Fixing Guttering To Upvc Fascia

For a small semi detached property upvc replacement of soffits and fascia boards will range between 1200 1500.

Fixing guttering to upvc fascia.

The gutter is then tested with water to ensure everything is leak free and working correctly. Step 2 use a pencil to mark the positioning of the outlet and its fixing holes onto the fascia ensuring that it is no more than 50mm below the level of the roof. In this video i install some plastic guttering to a brick built garage. Gutter adapters can be used on the joint with the neighbours guttering if the profile is different.

The guttering itself is never screwed directly to the fascia boards instead the support brackets are fixed to the fascia and the gutter is then simply clipped into place. It moves around alot especially when in direct sunlight. We are here to help. This is because gutter suffers from thermal expansion and contraction in other words.

To establish the position of the running outlet or stopend outlet hang a plumb bob from the fascia so that it hangs directly over the drain. Tired of reading all the diy tutorials. Remove the gutter and bracket and measure the distance from the bottom of the fascia to the pencil mark take a note of the measurement. Position the bracket on the bottom of the pencil line and use a pencil to mark the bracket hole positions always mark out at least two hole positions ideally the top and bottom.

I recommend you push back a few tiles and find exactly where the rafters are and drill into the rafters through your fascia board to support your canopy firmly do use external sealant when you are done screwing to keep it water tight. Find roofing and gutter contractors to help get the job done. The upvc guttering is then inserted into place and all joints are screwed to the fascia with a 30mm screw to prevent any movement. When installing guttering it is vitally important to use the correct access equipment.