Made by the UK market leaders FloPlast, our half round gutter system measures 112mm across the top and is 52mm deep. Despite the huge choice in gutter designs these days, half round is still our most popular option. With its traditional appearance, and simple yet efficient functionality.
Our guttering comes in 2m and 4m lengths - most people choose the 4m option as it reduces the need for additional joiners.
Floplast Rainwater systems carry a 10 Year Guarantee.
Installation
1. Position the running outlet accurately by holding a plumb line against the fascia directly over the drain. Mark the position on the fascia with a pencil. Fit the outlet no more than 50mm below the level of the roof tiles. Fix with 2 x 25mm x 5mm round-head stainless steel screws (don’t use countersunk screws as these can be over torqued with cordless drivers and damage mouldings)
2. Fit a fascia bracket just below the top of the fascia board at one end of the run of guttering (opposite end to the outlet).
3. Tie a plumb line (string) around the base of the bracket and stretch the plumb line from the bracket along the fascia board and tie it to the outlet.
4. Check that there is a fall towards the outlet (1.350 is recommended) to encourage water to drain efficiently.
5. Mark the position of the fascia brackets, spacing them according to gutter system chosen (see table above) and no more than 150mm from any corner, union, running outlet or stopend.
6. In locations where heavy snowfall is common it is recommended that fixing centres for fascia brackets is reduced to 600mm.
7. Fix the fascia brackets with 25mm x 5mm stainless steel screws – we would recommend using all available fixing holes.
8. Starting at the outlet, fit the first length of gutter by tilting the gutter to fit under the back clip and clip in at the front edge.
9. Fit a union bracket at the other end of the first length and screw it into the fascia using all available fixing holes, then fit the next length of gutter into it. Continue joining lengths ensuring all joints line up with the “fit to here” depth marked in the fittings.
10. Cut the last section of gutter to fit using a hacksaw and fit a stopend.