PVC gutters are economical, easy to install by gluing or simple interlocking, flexible, light, handy, durable and easy to maintain. Millions of linear meters of PVC gutters have been installed all over the world which represents a guarantee of quality, reliability and resistance.
Over 30 years of production experience have allowed the production of materials with a very good resistance to breakage to chemical, physical and atmospheric agents. PVC is well known for withstanding the hottest sun, the heaviest hail, the most violent thunderstorms and acids.
The PVC gutters are finally available in several colors for adaptation to all roof styles. Do not hesitate to consult Gutter Installation Hertfordshire experts on the choice of gutters for a comparison with the other materials on the market.
Characteristics of PVC gutters
PVC is easy to cut and assemble (no soldering). To connect, the PVC gutter must respect the rules of Gutter Installation Hertfordshire. Two methods are available: installation by gluing and the joint system. The objective being to ensure in both cases a perfect seal of the rainwater drainage system.
Which dimensions to choose for its PVC gutters? The first of the rules is to size the gutters, connections and descents, depending on the coverage area served.
There are three standard dimensions for developments (the development is the width of the sheet of the gutter if it was flattened) PVC gutters whose length varies between 2m and 4m. The choice of development is determined by the surface of the flat roof (not to be confused with the apparent surface).
It is named for its development, which measures 16 cm or a section of 24.8 cm² and is associated with a descent of diameter 50 mm which allows to remove 0.8L/s of rainwater. The PVC gutter of 16 with 50 mm diameter descent is suitable for secondary roofs (garden sheds, garages) with a flat surface up to 30m² (by descent, so multiply by 2 if you have two descents per and other roof or the same side of the roof pan).
It shows a development of 25 cm (66.4 cm² section) and is associated with a descent of 80 mm diameter that allows to redirect 2.6L/s of rainwater. The PVC gutter of 25 is suitable for standard roofs with a flat surface up to 80m².
It has a development of 33 cm (section of 143 cm²), and is associated with a PVC descent of diameter 100 mm which allows to redirect up to 4,6L/s of rainwater. The 33 PVC gutter is suitable for larger roofs with a flat projected area greater than 80 m².
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