Based in Telford, Shrewsbury and Leicester, covering the whole of the Midlands, the
guttering company specialises in supplying and fitting seamless gutters and is an approved Mustang installer.
Most gutters and downpipes are plastic these days, which are cheaper, lighter and easier to work with than metal ones, but many period properties still have the original cast-iron
guttering. Over time, these can rust and eventually start to disintegrate.
2 Most gutters and downpipes are plastic, which are cheaper, lighter and easier to work with than metal but many period properties still have the original cast-iron
guttering. Over time, these can rust and start to disintegrate.
If you have plastic
guttering and it's leaking, the cause is likely to be one of the seals (synthetic rubber gaskets).
Checking and repairing
guttering usually involves working on a ladder, but this can, of course, be dangerous.
Checking and repairing
guttering and downpipes usually involves working on a ladder, but this can, of course, be dangerous.
When it comes to fitting or replacing
guttering, the easiest way to go about it is to use plastic.
Spring is a good time to tackle one of those regular maintenance jobs that isn't particularly appealing but is essential nonetheless - overhauling your
guttering.
2Cast iron
guttering is rarely used in new-builds as it is brittle and heavy but if you live in an older house check for rusting at the joints - if it is very corroded it will need replaced.
As the gradual decay of
guttering is not included in the cover offered by buildings insurance policies, this is one simple piece of maintenance that can save people a messy, smelly and potentially very costly shock.
Make sure the gutters are firmly supported by their brackets and that the
guttering flows down towards the downpipe, with no sags where water can gather.