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Guttering and downpipes

Unit 210: Carry out carpentry maintenance

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Guttering and downpipes

Guttering and downpipes can be made from pressed steel or most commonly uPVC. However you may come across other materials such as asbestos or cast iron on older buildings.

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Gutter Profiles

Half round Square lineOgee style

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Gutter profiles

90 degree angle Stop end

Gutter unionRunning outlet

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Gutter profiles

Shoe Hopper Socket

Gulley grid Offset bendDownpipe

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Gutter profiles

Half round clip

Internal gutter angles (135 degrees)

fascia bracket

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Guttering regulations

Building regulation

Drainage and waste disposal H3 states

Gutters should be laid with any fall towards the nearest outlet.

A suggested gutter fall should be 12mm over a 6 m length.

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