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WEATHER SHIELD ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD LEEDS
Leeds Roof Fixers
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Guttering.
The Main purpose of guttering is to effectively take the rain water from the roof to a
downpipe which, in turn takes it down to ground level and then into the drainage system. This system helps to stop the walls
of your house becoming saturated and causing problems with dampness.
Types.
There are several different types of guttering, some old houses have cast iron gutters and
downpipes. They will last a long time if kept well & painted regularly.
  
Modern plastic guttering materials are used in place of cast iron today. uPVC gutters are
made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride and do not require painting. Half round or square guttering and fittings are
available. Square gutters have a greater capacity for carrying water than the half-round type.
   
Seamless guttering, is an alternative to plastic which doesn't have the problems or
fading or leakage (if not fitted correctly). Sheet aluminium is pressed, in the back of a van, on a pressing machine which can
simply churn out miles of the stuff depending on the length needed.
  
Pressed steel gutters are lighter and stronger than cast iron ones. They usually come galvanised
or primed ready for painting.
It is important to replace any guttering with a type and size initially installed on the
house when it was built as it's size would have been calculated by the Architect designing the house or building to cope with the
average rainfall for your particular area. Choosing a smaller size could result in overflowing water and damage in times of
heavy rainfall.
  
It is also very important that the installation of guttering on homes with a
low pitch roof is installed correctly. Due to Capillary Action water will suck back up the underneath of the end roof tiles
and run down the facsia board and behind the gutter. Causing damage over time.
Weather Shield Roofing Contractors Ltd (Leeds) can make sure that all your guttering
needs are properly taken care of to avoid any future damage and expense.
Most domestic rainwater installations use 100mm (4 inch) gutter widths and 62.5mm (2½ inch)
downpipes. There should be a slight slope on the guttering 1"- 2" over 40ft leading to the downpipes. Or a fall of 1" to
each 10ft length of guttering.
 
Keep Your Gutters Clean!
Weather Shield Roofing Contractors Ltd (Leeds)
Can install your gutter clutter protection for you to avoid blocked gutters.
 
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