Rainwater guttering systems are designed to channel water away from a buildings base to protect its foundation. By keeping Rainwater away from the main building we help protect against leaks, erosion, warring of painted areas, water draining into the basement. Collected water can also be used for task such as watering the garden.
Cast iron, aluminum, steel, copper, zinc, plastics (PVC), GRP and wood are all used to manufacture guttering systems.
Rainwater gutters collect water from the roof and drain it down a leader pipe to the bottom of the building where it is collected or directed to a drainage system. A rainwater collection system for water carried from guttering may be a barrel or a cistern.
A combination of the following components make up a Rainwater System.
Gutter Pipe – a half pipe positioned on the fascia board of the building to gather water as it runs off the roof. A wide range of profiles are available for gutters to match the aesthetics of the building.
Down Pipes direct the water from the gutter to the drain or collection barrel. The pipes will be made up of a series of pipes and joints so it can be fixed to the building.
Hoppers – Multiple pipes can be directed to a hopper and channeled to a single down pipe.
Accessories – such as stop ends, joint clips, running outlets and fascia brackets are needed to complete the rainwater system.
Rain gutters can be equipped with gutter screens, louvers or solid hoods to allow water from the roof to flow through, while reducing passage of roof debris into the gutter.
Most modern guttering requires no maintenance other than periodical cleaning out. Clogged gutters can cause water to drain down the side of the house as the water backs up and overflows. Weeds and grasses can start to take root if stagnant water is allowed to build up in the main gutter housing.
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