gil 60 - installing guttering and downpipes

7/25/2019 GIL 60 - Installing Guttering and Downpipes

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CHECKING & INSPECTION

Autumn: Check if fallen leaves and twigs have blocked the gutters and outlets, which couldcause water to overflow, or pond on flat roofs. See Good Idea Leaflet 64 for flat roofs.Spring: Look for signs of frost and wind damage, repair, or replace as necessary.This is also a good time to check the condition of fascias and soffits. See Good IdeaLeaflet 104.What to do if you need new or replacement guttering:• Read te rest tis lealet

• Uderstad wat’s ivlved• Decide weter t get smee t elp, r call i a Tradespers• Pla ad cst yur jb• Make a sppig list

• Decide i yu eed t replace, repair r repait ay timber• D’t be tempted t cut crers; tis will prbably cst yu twice as muc later in time, effort and money

• D te jb crrectly irst time. Wit gd preparati ad materials it will lasta long time

• Esure yu ave adeuate ladders r scaldig r te jb

Wickes stock a range of easy to install gutters and downpipes suitable for many domesticad cmmercial istallatis. Essetially tese are a traditial al-rud prile r temder suare secti, usig rud ad suare dwpipes. Wickes gutter systems aveSimple wing clips in most connectors, to hold the guttering in place. This prevents soreigers. It culd’t be easier

ROUNDLINE GUTTERING

Wickes Rudlie Gutterig system is available i tw sizes. 112mm & 76mm112mm (41 / 2") gutter is available wit a 68mm (21 / 2") round downpipe and is suitable foruse on most domestic houses, conservatories and extensions. It is compatible with most

existig metal r plastic systems (see cart back page r details). Available i Black. 76mm (3") Miiit gutter is available wit 50mm (2") dwpipes ad is suitable r cllectigrainwater from small roof areas such as porches, bay windows, sheds, greenhouses etc.Available i Brw r Grey.

SQUARELINE GUTTERINGWickes Suarelie Gutter was develped t allw greater water carryig capacity, wit a distict ad dieret sape. Suarelie gutter is 114mm (41 / 2") wide and is available with

INSTALLING GUTTERING

& DOWNPIPESWickes gutters can be directly

connected to many other

manufacturers plastic gutters,

without the need for specialconnectors. A compatibility

chart listing the gutter systems

on the market with which they

are compatible can be found

towards the end of this leaflet.

The temptation is to keep

old guttering in use for as

long as possible. Eventually it

becomes inefficient and worn-

out, perhaps even dangerous,requiring replacement.

When that time arrives, or you

need to fit new guttering to a

conservatory or extension, this

leaflet will help you understand

the products and basic rules,

enabling you to fit the right

guttering, safely, correctly,

in a trouble free way.

Ideally, all guttering shouldbe inspected twice a year.

These inspections only take a

matter of minutes and involve

a routine look at the gutting

systems condition.

ISSUE 07/11

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FIG. 1

DoWnPIPE 2M

431-865

DoWnPIPE 2.75M

435-197

FIG. 2

SqUARELInE To hALf RoUnD CAST IRon ADAPToR

158-878

ALL PRoDUCT CoDES ShoWn ARE BLACK

90˚ GUTTER AnGLE

158-891

135˚ GUTTER AnGLE

158-876

GUTTER SUPPoRT BRKT158-873

ADJUSTABLE offSET

158-894

DoWnPIPE BRKT

158-864

DoWnPIPE 2.5M158-861

DoWnPIPE

ShoE

158-875

DoWnPIPE

ConnECToR158-867

InTERnAL

SToPEnD158-870

EXTERnAL

SToPEnD158-869

RUnnInG oUTLET 158-872

GUTTER 2M 158-859

GUTTER 4M 158-860

GUTTER JoInInG BRKT 158-871

112.5˚ BRAnCh

158-895

ALTERnATIVE offSET BEnDS

112.5˚ BEnD

158-868

92.5˚ BEnD

158-863

DRAIn TIDY

430-007

GUTTER LEAf GUARD 431-

851



65mm (21 / 2") suare dwpipe. Suarelie

is available i Black, Wite r Brw.

As well as beig a alterative t urRudlie system, te greater capacity te Suarelie system meas it issuitable for large domestic houses andconservatories, as well as many commercialbuildings, such as shops and offices.

features ad Beeits all raiwatersystems

• Cmpliace wit: BSEn607 – Gutterigad ittigs, BSEn 1462 – Brackets adBSEn 12200 – Dwpipes ad ittigs

• Lks gd• Ecmical• Lw maiteace• n paitig reuired

• Ligtweigt ad easy t it• Smt wipe clea surace• Simple clip tgeter istallati

FIG. 1. Sws te 112mm Rudliesystem components.

FIG. 2. Sws te 114mm Suarelie

system components.

Miiit 76mm system cmpets are (te cmpets listed belw ca berelated t fIG. 1):431-802 2m gutter

431-808 90° Gutter agle431-809 Gutter jit bracket431-810 Stped utlet431-811 Exteral stped

431-812 Gutter supprt bracket431-806 2m dwpipe431-807 3m dwpipe

431-804 Dwpipe bracket431-805 112.5° oset bed

BEFORE YOU START

If you are simply replacing an oldgutter system, you should plan to runa new downpipe to the original draincectis. fr ew buildig extesis or conservatories, try to position newgutter outlets so that the downpipes runt a existig gully r drai. Alteratively,install a new gully to the main drainagesystem or a soakaway may be built andthe new connections can run to this.

See Gd Idea Lealet 74.

BUILDING REGULATIONSWith new build situations and anyconnections to the main drainage system,your local authority must be contactedbere yu start. fr ew builds, tey will advise yu teir reuiremets r the disposal of surface water when theyapprove your plans.fr additis t te mai draiage system,yur lcal Buildig Ctrl oice willadvise yu all reuiremets. See Gd

Idea Lealet 74.

SAFETYYu suld ever allw raiwater pipes tdischarge over a driveway or path as thiswill inevitably lead to the growth of slipperyalgae and also the formation of ice duringwinter months.

A vast majrity gutterig wrk is carried

ut at te tp a ladder; every precautishould be taken to ensure that the workis carried out safely. When using a laddermake sure that it is securely based onlevel ground. If the legs are on cultivatedground, place them on a substantial piece bardig t (a) spread te ladig (b)prevent the risk of the ladder legs sinkinginto the ground. Seen in FIG. 3.To prevent the foot of the ladder slippingaway, place a sandbag or similar heavy

bject acrss te base. See i FIG. 4.

Whenever possible, tie the top of theladder into ringbolts at eaves level or toa adjacet widw rame. See i FIG. 5.

Use a ladder stay (530-039) t psitithe top of the ladder away from the eavesoverhang, this will enable you to work moresafely. Seen in FIG. 6.

Always ave a assistat wit yu as teremoval and refitting of guttering ideallyneeds two people working together.Remember t take extra care we

remvig cast-ir gutterig, addownpipes, they are extremely heavy.Altug it is ligt i weigt, a legt

PVCu gutterig culd easily be caugt i a gust of wind and pull you off your ladder.When working from ladders or platforms,never take chances.

NOTE: I yu’re t a Emplyer,Emplyee r Sel-emplyed, te llwig is still good working practice and shouldbe bserved at all times. A ew miutesthought and preparation will save you fromijury, r wrse.

WORKING AT HEIGHTS – THE FACTS:• Accrdig t te healt & Saety

Executive apprximately 4,000 pepleper year suer rm serius ijuries ad50 are killed as a result allig rmheight.

• falls are te largest cause atalities in the work place.

• 60% all majr ijuries are caused rm

alls belw 2 metres.• nearly a uarter all atalities ad majr

ijuries are caused by alls rm ladders.• 46% atalities are -cstructi

related, with highest numbers in the

service and manufacturing sectors.

Te Wrkig at heigt Regulatis(WAhR), itrduced durig 2005, attempt to reduce the number of accidentsassciated wit Wrkig at heigt.To achieve this they adopt three basicprinciples:• I practicable, avid wrkig at eigt• Use te mst suitable euipmet ad

method of work to prevent falls• Reduce te cseueces ay all by

use of appropriate fall arrest systems.

Emplyers, Emplyees ad te Sel-

employed undertaking work at heightwill be aected by te Regulatis adshould as a minimum, be aware of thefollowing points:• Csider weter tere are saer

alterative ways dig te jb.

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

FIG. 6



2. REMOVING AN OLD GUTTER &

DOWNPIPESSome gutters, especially cast iron, will beeavy ad diicult t maage. Altug

most of the gutter should be supportedwith gutter brackets, some sections such asstopends may not. When dismantling thegutter, any unsupported sections shouldbe supprted usig 150mm ails driven intothe fascia underneath the gutter. See FIG.7.

Te blts used i te jiig metal guttersections will probably be rusted and needto be cut off with a hacksaw, or drilledut. oce te blts ave bee remved,the mastic or putty seal, used t jilengths of gutter, will break away easily.Remve te gutter, secti by section,

and independently lower each piece to theground.

oce a legt gutter as bee remved,the fascia support brackets may beunscrewed and discarded. Continue thisseuece util yu reac te ed te

gutter. Some sections of gutter or downpipemay be badly rusted together. If this is thecase, te jit will ave t be careullybroken up using a hammer and chisel.

Cast iron downpipe brackets were oftenixed usig masry ‘pipe ails’. Te ailscan prove difficult to remove and mayneed to be driven out using a hammerand cold chisel.NOTE: In both cases safety glasses andgloves should be worn.

old plastic gutter systems ca be easilyremved, simply uclip te gutter jits adsupport brackets and remove each sectionof gutter. Gutter fittings may thenbe uscrewed ad discarded. Jitigmaterials are t rmally used PVCu

dwpipes, tey suld just pull apartdurig disassembly. Ay jits tat appearto be glued will have to be cut out usinga fine toothed saw.

3. RENOVATING THE FASCIA BOARDWhen the old gutter and downpipesare removed, the fascia may now be

reurbised. Ay deects i te timber, sucas screw holes and cracks, shouldbe cleaned and filled with an appropriatewd iller. Yu may id patces wetrt; agai tis must be trugly cleaedthen filled. Severely rotted timber shouldbe cut out and replaced either withpreservative treated timber or Wickeslw maiteace PVCu prducts.

If the painted finish of the fascia is in poorcondition, it should be stripped, the woodand any filler rubbed down, and a coatof preservative applied before repainting.Treat bare timber with Wickes WoodcareBasecat llwed by Wdcare Tpcatrather than conventional paint.

This could be a good time to replace tiredwde fascias ad Sets wit Wickeseasy t use, lw maiteace PVCu

products. See Good Idea Leaflet 104for more details.

4. INSTALLING THE NEW GUTTERSYSTEMYur gutter system may be istalled level r t a maximum all 3mm per metre.

NOTE: hwever itted, te bttm te

roof tile and the top edge of the gutter mustever be mre ta 30mm (11 / 4") apart.

FIXING PROCEDUREUse a plumblie cetred ver te gully or drain connection to establish the positionof your first outlet. See FIG. 8.

fix te utlet t te ascia t suit levelixig r gutter wit a all. next, ix a

supprt bracket abut 55mm rm te end of the fascia board, furthest from theoutlet. When using a single screw fixingbracket to secure the string line, take caret t twist te bracket. By psitiig te

bracket towards the top of the fascia, youwill create a fall on your gutter. The fall canbe checked by running a taut stringlinebetween the two fittings and resting a spiritlevel on the string. The line will also helpyou position your next fitting at the rightlevel. See FIG. 9.

I yu reuire a level gutter, ix te supprt

bracket level wit te gutter utlet. Agai,run a taut stringline between the twofittings and tie it off, this will act as a leveland help you in the positioning of the nextfitting. See FIG. 9.

Usig te striglie as a guide psitisupport brackets at one metre intervalsstartig rm te utlet. Remember t ix all

jiig brackets r uis t te ascia.oce all te supprt ittigs are i place the

gutter may be cut to suit and installed. At teends of a gutter runs you may terminatethe gutter with an external stopend.Psiti te stped abut 50mm (2") pastthe end of the tile edge, this should helpcollect water swept from the roof by thewind.

To calculate how long a section of gutterneeds to be between two fittings, measurete distace betwee ‘isert t ere’ lieson the inside the fittings. See FIG. 10.This will give you the exact length at whichthe gutter must be cut. This will also allowfor expansion and contraction movement of

the gutter.

Mark te gutter wit a pecil ad cut t

legt usig a ie tted saw (a siglescrew bracket can be used as a saw guidewe cuttig gutter t te reuired legt).Carefully remove any burrs or rough edgeswit a ile r sarp kie. Apply Wickessilice lubricat t te jit seals, adthen install gutter into the relevant section.To install the gutter into a fitting, insert therear edge of the gutter under the backretaiig lip te ittig. Esure tat it isfully home, This is even easier with TheWickes system gutters. Simple wing clipsare used to hold the guttering in placein most connectors. This prevents sorefingers. See FIG. 11.If you are installing guttering around acorner, secure your gutter angle in positionand repeat the fixing procedure as before.

5. INSTALLING DOWNPIPESBuildigs wit very sallw eaves, suc as garages, extensions and conservatories,may not need an offset to connect thegutter utlet t te dwpipe. hwever, i a small set is reuired, te ur

adjustable set suld be used (430-062).

This is a two piece fitting that is simply cut tosuit, then fitted.

A stadard dmestic prperty will rmallyhave a larger eaves overhang. If this iste case, yu will eed t use te 112.5°or 92.5° set beds. A set may beformed by cutting a piece of downpipe atte reuired legt ad ittig it betwee tetwo bends. See FIG. 12. To give the offsetmaximum support, fit a downpipe bracketdirectly around the lower offset bend.

When connecting the next section ofpipe to the lower offset bend, fit the pipe

over the bend spigot, but do not pushully me; allw r a expasi gapof approximately 6mm. This should beallowed for at every bend, branch orconnector, as also shown in FIG. 12.

FIG. 10

FIG. 11

FIG. 12

FIG. 13



Sectis pipe ca be jied usigdwpipe cectrs. Eac time aconnector is used it must be supported witha downpipe bracket. See FIG. 13.Pipe supprt brackets must be ittedbetween downpipe connectors at amaximum spacig 2 metres. I yurdownpipe is to discharge over an open

topped gully, then finish your downpipe witha rainwater shoe. This will direct the waterover the gully grating. The shoe will reuiresupport of a pipe bracket.

If you are to connect the downpipes directlyto the drain, then use our drain adaptor(432-009). Rudlie dwpipe will simplypush into the drain adaptor socket. Usiga slvet welded jit, te drai adaptrwill connect your rainwater pipe to 110mmPVCu udergrud draiage pipe. SeeFIG. 1 & 2.

Wickes Raiwater Gully:

Ater cice is t use te WickesRaiwater Gully (158-828). This hasthe advantage of fitting flush with theground and has an access plate for easyremoval of debris from the its integraldebris catchment chamber, making it idealfor soakaways and main drainage alike.Wickes 68mm Rudlie Dwpipes itdirectly into this unit. There is a 110mmutlet (spigt) r direct udergrudconnection.

NOTE: This Gully should only be usedr surace water (rai), ever ul water(useld waste) applicatis.

Bt te Rudlie ad Suareliesystems er a PVCu t al rud castir gutter cectr (431-853 ad 158-

878). Tey ca be used terraced r

semi-detaced prperties, we yu willneed to connect from your new gutter toneighbouring gutters. This adaptor is notlimited just t cast ir; it will it mst 4-41 / 2" nominal gutters of any material.Gutter mastic is reuired we jiig tisfitting to existing gutters.

Wickes gutters can be directly connected tomany other manufacturers plastic gutters,without the need for special connectors.See the compatibility chart overleaf whichlists the gutter systems on the market withwhich they are compatible.

If you live in an area were birds andsuirrels sit yur r, r yu ave treesnearby, fitting Wickes Gutter Leaf Guards(431-851) t yur gutterig culd saveyou a lot of time and effort clearing guttersad drais eac year. Tey are’t veryexpensive, and are extremely effectiveat keeping everything clear. If you havesakaway drais, tey’re essetial.

GUTTER MAINTENANCEA wle rage debris ca cllect igutters: twigs, silt, weeds, moss, leaves,lichens etc. It only takes one smallobstruction to have a dramatic effecton water flow to the downpipes. Lift outay large pieces debris; remve smallerpieces with a hand brush and small garden

trowel, after this, any moss or lichens mayneed scrubbing with a brush and soapywater to loosen them.

Visually ceck all brackets are secure. That none of the gutters or downpipesare loose, cracked, or seals any havebecome dislodged. Look for staining alongthe underside of the guttering as this isthe first sign of a leak. If in doubt, test bypouring some water into the gutter. If aleak is found, reposition or replace the sealor gutter length, depending on the type orpsiti te leak. Replace ay crrded

screws (i yu’ve t used stailess steel).

Wilst every care as bee take t esure tat te prduct desig, descriptis, speciicatis ad teciues cstructig te prducts are accurate at the date of printing. Wickes products will inevitably change from time to time and the customer is advised to check that the design, descriptions,speciicatis ad teciues cstructig ay te prducts described i tis lealet are still valid at te time purcase r placig a rder.

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Compatibility Chart

Manufacturer Wickes Roundline Wickes Squareline

BRETT

fLoPLAST

hUnTER

hEPWoRTh

MARLEY

oSMA

PoLYPIPE

TERRAIn

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

no

no

no

YES

YES

no

no

no

no

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