How do you know when it’s time to replace your gutters? Well, our wonderful and temperate climate has, amongst its many benefits, abundant rainwater which encourages rapid movement of large volumes of water. A side effect, however, can be damage to buildings, including that caused by plant growth. What might be a welcome dash of colour in a wild-flower meadow is definitely not so appreciated when it causes blockages or splits in gutters that result in those hefty volumes of water finding their way under roof tiles.
Rainwater systems made from traditional materials can corrode and crack causing water ingress and building damage, with that little side-issue of creating spaces for plants to take root. Lead on roofs is an attraction to thieves as well as being an intrinsically toxic substance. All of the roofline items once made from wood, cast iron, lead and plastic (such as gutters, hoppers, downpipes, flashings and valley liners) are now available in aluminium fabrications. These fabrications do not rot, rust, or split in extreme temperatures. Additionally, our BBA-approved Seamless Aluminium Gutters have around three times the flow capacity of a standard, plastic, domestic half round rain gutter, so the torrential downpours we have become used to in recent years can now be handled with ease.
We take gutters for granted, but they are on the front line when it comes to protecting the integrity of our homes and other buildings. So, how do you know when it’s time to replace your gutters? Why not take a moment to look up and see how things are going up there? It’s important to get in and get those jobs done before real damage sets in.
InterCounty Rainwater: Gutters for Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside.
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