GUTTER REPAIRS KILMARNOCK
Gutter Repair Kilmarnock
Damage and wear and tear to gutters is quite common as they perform a functional task involving moving parts (water and dirt). Therefore over time, gutters will gradually become blocked with soil, moss growth, and organic materials such as leaves which will cause blockages which in turn will place extra weight and stress along parts of your guttering.
If the fascia to which your guttering is attached is also in a poor state of repair this will also impact the performance or your guttering and can be another cause for guttering to become damaged.
At Roofers Kilmarnock we can carry out a wide variety of
guttering repairs
from patch work on lead flashing gutters right through to cast iron and PVC gutters. Either carrying out repairs or replacing the appropriate parts of the gutter or gutter joints to fix the problem as cost effectively as possible.
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Gutters primary function are to draw away the rain water, which aggregates on your roof, to the down pipes and afterwards flows safely into the nationwide drainage water supply. The old expression of prevention is much better than cure holds particular relevance for your guttering - so being prepared to maintain your gutters free of dirt on a regular basis is well worth it as it will take care of your property.
However, over time even with regular cleaning even the odd repair your gutter will need replacing. If you choose to have your guttering replaced it will certainly be a good investment. Especially if you have sustained cracks or breaks in your existing rain gutter system. Your home or office risks water flooding right into the heart of your property. Whilst this may only become visible at the latter stages of water ingress, this will create untold damage to your home as well as your fixtures and fittings and potentially your health if mould builds up. If this occurs the costs of remedial work can be extremely pricey. If you ensure that your gutters are in prime condition you can avoid these challenges. If a section of your guttering needs replacing or a new one is required you should avoid procrastinating and book a gutter examination with us today, it might save you additional expenses in the long run!
Guttering Repairs Kilmarnock
Sometimes following severe bad weather, typically combining high winds and heavy rain accumulated dirt such as large clumps of moss can become dislodged and be washed into your guttering. This will dramatically increase the likelihood of your gutter becoming clogged up and as a result this excess weight can put stress on to you guttering and gutter joints.
Most repairs regarding guttering will generally be an issues at a gutter joint, either to another section of guttering or the connection to the down pipe. The other common issue which may need repairing is the gutter brackets. Sometimes poorly fitted gutter brackets prevent the rain water flowing freely toward the drain pipes and a simple fix is to reposition the gutter bracket to ensure a gradual flow of water in the same direction.
Gutter and Downpipe Repairs
As guttering leads into downpipes sometimes when we are contacted with a gutter issue in actual fact the specific problem area is the downpipe. As water naturally flows towards downpipes water often carries dirt and debris to the entrance of the downpipe which forms a blockage. Sometimes the debris will edge down the pipe until bit by bit the debris stacks up onto each other until it finally blocks up the pipe. This pipe blockage leaves the water from a gutter or a flat roof with nowhere to go. Eventually the water will flow over the gutters or the sides of the flat roof with the potential to cause serious damage to a property.
A nursery in Kilmarnock had an issue with a blocked down pipe from their flat roof and the result id what you can see in the video below:
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Most modern gutters are constructed from UPVC plastic and as a result, are reasonably light in weight. However, even though they may be lighter than a previous cast iron gutter attaching them right into a
rotting fascia board is going to threaten the investment you made with your new guttering. Gradual accumulate of debris will lead to a rise in the weight of your rain gutters at moss will act as a water sponge so in time additional stress will be placed on the gutter brackets. Since the gutter brackets are attached to the fascia boards you run the risk that your
brand-new guttering might start to pull away from the fascia and as a result not capture the rain as intended resulting in water damage to the property.
When a complete or section of rain gutter replacement is called for, it is good practice to inspect the current quality of the soffits and also fascia boards. Since the fascia provides the surface on which the rain gutter connectors are fixed, we always ensure we inspect them so we can guarantee the quality and longevity of our work. If we have concerns over the state of the soffits and fascias we will certainly report back our findings and recommend appropriate options.