Replacing Wooden Guttering With Plastic

Wood gutters need to be fixed and protected to ensure the value of a home and prevent costly repairs down the line.

Replacing wooden guttering with plastic. I worked in cumbria a couple of years ago and they couldnt believe it when i went to the timber yard looking for wood gutterings all the guttering there was plastic on adjustable threaded brackets. Adapters and couplings can be used to join it to existing cast iron gutters. It was very easy. Lean a ladder against a safe part of the home on steady ground with gutters in reach.

It can be diverted to rainwater butts and different depth gutters be installed to deal with draining the most expansive roofs. Wear old clothes plastic disposable gloves and sunglasses or protective eye goggles. Bikerm4 5 mar 2006. You can use a craft stick plastic spoon or wet finger to create a smooth surface.

Plastic guttering is so versatile these days it can be installed to look exactly the same as cast iron guttering. The new upvc soffit boards are fixed to the underside of the timber rafter ends with stainless steel plastic capped nails. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes. Timber packers or lengths of baton can be used to close any gaps between the soffit and the rafter i use 28mm thick timber baton but i also keep several other sizes quantities in the van as they are frequently needed.