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Fitting Plastic Guttering

Fascia brackets should be spaced at a maximum of 1000 mm  apart on straight
Gutter runs on square and round guttering and 800mm apart on Ogee Niagara and Industrial Guttering.

Angles and stop ends should have a fascia bracket within 150 mm of the fitting A supporting pipe clip should be used on shoes branches and offset bends to prevent the down pipe from slipping Down pipe brackets are best fixed at 1 metre  Centres. 

 You are now ready to begin installing your gutter start by locating the running outlets above drains or the intended area where the down pipes are to be fitted remember the outlet is where the water will run out of the guttering and as such needs to be as the lowest point  1:600 is the recommended fall, but where large amounts of water need to be moved a greater fall is preferred

 Fix a fascia bracket 100 mm from the running outlet you will need to use more than on screw (do not over tighten screw) ensure bracket is level. With the outlet repeat this process 100 mm from the furthest point leading to the guttering then fix a string line securely to both brackets (over large distances you will need to support any sagging the line may have in the centre to prevent pooling
At low points).

 Now space your brackets (evenly if possible) to the required distance and fix up to the string  line when deciding on bracket spacing you should remember that in areas of heavy snow fall it is better to fix the brackets closer together This provides more support for the guttering or you can at least put two screws in the fascia  brackets .You will find it makes a neater job to actually measure the centres of brackets used.

 Keep screws away from the top of the timber / fascia board as this will avoid splitting  the wood / plastic fascia You should use 10x1.25 screws to fit guttering with two in each bracket .Or one 14 x 1.25 screw should suffice.

Before fixing gutters you should lubricate all seals this makes fitting the clips 100 percent easier if you do not have any silicone spray and the clips are tight a small smear of washing up liquid will help.

Ensure gutters are only fitted up to the cut lines as indicated inside the fitting this allows adequate room for the gutter to expand and contract.

To fit the gutter start at the outlet insert the back edge first up under the retaining clip then push down ward until the front clip fits tightly into place

Ensure the back clip has remained in position and double check the gutter is in the marked position allowing for expansion and contraction. 

Now add a union to add the next piece of gutter, and repeat the process until all fittings are in place.

Add stop ends to the end of each gutter run and complete your down pipes

Some commonly found types of pipe

Your ALT-Text here     112mm Square Gutter Available in White, Black or Brown Your ALT-Text here   112mm Round Gutter Can be used to replace existing cast iron or asbestos guttering. Available in white, Black, Grey and Brown Your ALT-Text here   76mm Mini Fit Guttering Ideal for porches, small bays and sheds. Available in White, Black and Brown
Your ALT-Text here   Niagara Guttering 112mm wide with an Ogee style molding to the front and a square style finish to the back, perfect for house or conservatories. Available in White, Black and Brown. Your ALT-Text here   130mm Ogee Guttering Ogee style guttering to replace cast iron Ogee gutter systems. Available in White, Black, and Brown Your ALT-Text here   Deep flow guttering 112mm round guttering as above but deeper to allow for more water, best used on roofs that are larger than normal. Available in White, Black, Brown, and Grey
Your ALT-Text here   Industrial Guttering Three choices two in Black (7") 160mm and (8") 200mm and (7") 160mm white round guttering.    

 

 

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