Very few buildings can do without guttering; it collects rain water and safely channels it away from the property’s brickwork and surrounding ground area. Yet there is sometimes confusion regarding the best type and design of guttering for a particular property, a dilemma that often resurfaces should the guttering need replacing.
Very old Victorian properties may have wooden guttering, whilst later buildings will have often made use of cast iron guttering. Many property experts agree that older properties such as these should, where possible, try and retain their traditional guttering in keeping with the property’s historical character.
Modern properties however can today benefit from a wide range of uPVC plastic guttering. This is easy cut to size and install, is largely maintenance-free and is relatively tough and durable.
Plastic guttering generally comes in three different shapes: half-round (or u-shape), square (or box) and K-style (or Ogee), which is similar to the square design but with a slightly wavy format on one side. Choice of shape is generally a matter of aesthetic consideration as well as personal operational preference; although many contractors would argue that the half-round design functions the most effectively.
There is also a range of different holding capacities for gutters. It is widely agreed that for larger roofs (where more rain congregates) and where there are many trees (with more leaf fall), a larger size gutter should be fitted.
At Bliby Plastics we stock a wide range of plastic guttering, including designs that even simulate the look of traditional cast iron guttering styles. We also stock plastic sheets for a variety of purposes.
