One of the important advantages of PVC gutters is their simple installation, which allows you to install a drainage system in the shortest possible time, without having any specific skills or tools. The specialists at Next Level Gutters and Roofs LLC Extrusion have made every effort to make installation work easier, making it even simpler and more enjoyable. Anyone with basic experience in repair and construction can install an external gutter without glue or welding, and the training film and detailed instructions that you will find on our website will help you understand the process faster.
Preliminary calculation
Before starting work, determine how many external drainage parts and fasteners you will need for installation. You can make an approximate calculation yourself using the formulas below or using the online calculator on our website.
Our sales specialists will help you obtain the most reliable data, they will specify the amount of necessary materials down to each molding, calculate the cost of the system taking into account all accessories, and also provide consultations on various installation options.
Tools
For work you will need:
- pencil and tape measure;
- device for bending metal brackets;
- spirit level, hose level, and cord;
- drill, screwdriver, and screwdriver;
- hacksaw, miter box, and fine-tooth saw – for cutting pipes.
Features of installation of external drainage
To install the system on a roof with a frontal board, plastic brackets are used, without a frontal board – metal and adjustable fasteners. The gutters are fixed at an angle to ensure a difference per linear meter of up to 3 mm.
Roof drainage couplings and pipes are secured using a universal clamp:
The optimal arrangement of elements is considered to be when the roof overhang protrudes above the gutter by 1/3-½ of the diameter. In this case, it is necessary to provide a gap from the upper part of the fastener of 25-30 mm, this is achieved by bending the metal bracket or moving the plastic one.
You can find more detailed information on the installation of the water collection and drainage system in our video instructions. Precise compliance with all technological requirements ensures resistance to vertical loads and complete tightness of the system.
During operation, Next Level Gutters and Roofs LLC external gutters do not require special maintenance. It is enough to inspect them regularly and periodically clean them from dust and leaves, rinsing with a hose and freeing the protective nets as they become dirty.