The purpose of the gutter system is to drain precipitation from the pitched roof. Despite the fact that the manufacturer gives guarantees for its long service life, damage to the system is often observed. As practice has shown, in most cases, damage is associated with a violation in the installation technology. Therefore, in order for the system to function for a long time, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the rules for its installation from the installation instructions, which we will present in this article, or watch the installation of the drainage system - video.
drainage system
Before proceeding to the installation, let's figure out what elements the drainage system includes:
- gutter;
- funnel;
- downpipe;
- gutter sleeve and gutter corners;
- pipe coupling;
- bends and tee;
- gutter and pipe bracket;
- plugs.
Drainage elements have their purpose. The main element of the drainage system is the gutter. The water drained from the roof enters a chute installed at a slope and then is directed through a funnel into a downpipe.
Advice. When buying a set of drainage system, pay attention to the shape of the gutter. The presence of a rounded edge along the entire length of the gutter determines the rigidity of the structure and helps to prevent the overflow of wastewater over the edges of the gutter when a large amount of water enters.
Choosing a drain
Since we started talking about the elements of the drainage system, it is worth dwelling on its types. Two types of drainage system are more common:
- metal;
- plastic.
Each type has its own advantages.
Plastic gutter for roof resistant to mechanical stress, not subject to oxidation and corrosion, resistant to combustion. This system is easy to assemble and dismantle.
The plastic system can be used in regions with any climate and can be used to bypass various building topography. Compared to a metal system, a plastic system is a quarter cheaper.
metal roof drainage system It has a polymer coating, which causes protection against corrosion. It is combined with any roofing, as it has a wide variety of colors. The kit comes with reinforced holders used for pipes and gutters.
Attention. Which drain is better, you decide.The main thing when choosing elements for installation is to take into account that the assembled system with adhesive elements cannot be disassembled and reassembled, with elements on rubber seals this is possible.
Gutter installation rules
There are general rules for installing a drainage system:
- system funnels must be located above drainage channels or storm water inlets;
- the center of the gutter must coincide with the line of the lower edge of the roof;
- it is desirable to install the drainage system on the frontal board;
- to avoid icing drainage from the roof, it is necessary to install an anti-icing system on the gutters.
Instruction - installation of gutters determines the sequence of installation of the elements of the drainage system:
- At the first stage, it is necessary to determine the location and number of downpipes. Funnels are installed at the pipe installation point. The installation process must begin with the water inlets if they act as a gutter connector. Such elements, as a rule, are fixed to the roof structure with brackets. Otherwise, the installation of the funnels is carried out after the installation of the gutters. To do this, it is necessary to make a hole in the gutter for the funnel, until it is installed;
- Installation of gutters - instructions offered by the manufacturer of the system, causing the correct fastening of the brackets. For plastic systems, the distance between the brackets is 500-600 mm, for metal systems - 700-1500 mm. The brackets are fixed with a slight slope to ensure that the gutter slopes towards the funnel. Brackets can be mounted on the frontal board (for plastic systems) or on the rafters (for metal). One bracket can withstand a load of about 75 kg.
- Gutter laying starts from the funnel.All elements are hermetically connected to each other using soldering, adhesive composition or connecting parts.
Advice. However, when installing the holders, it is necessary to take into account not only the load, but also the size of the gutter support area. If you ignore this parameter, the system may begin to sag or break.
Gutter Prestige
Fundamentally, the Prestige system differs from the usual system, which makes it possible to bypass any structure reliefs. All parts of the system have a double-sided plastisol coating, which contributes to great durability and resistance to mechanical damage.
Installation of the gutter system Prestige is carried out without the use of sealant. This system has a high throughput, so it is ideal for any roofs.
Installation of elements of this system is carried out according to the following rules:
- Installation of brackets is carried out before the installation of the eaves;
- One holder should have 10m of chute;
- The distance between the brackets is 40-50cm. If possible, it is necessary to place the holders not in the places of the crate, but in the rafters;
- The brackets are installed so that the slope of the gutter is 1 m 5 mm;
- The first and last elements are bent to the required slope, a cord is pulled between them. The remaining elements are placed so that they touch the cord.
Installing the gutter and funnel is as follows:
- The gutter is sawn off to the required length;
- A hole 10 cm wide is cut out under the outlet funnel;
- It is recommended to keep a distance of 15 cm from the funnel to the edge of the gutter;
- The chute has an external bend, under which the front edge of the funnel is inserted;
- The funnel is fixed by bending the carved flange onto the edge of the gutter;
- The ends of the gutters are fixed with plugs;
- The chute is inserted and fixed into the holder;
- The connection of the gutters between themselves or with the corners of these elements occurs by inserting them into each other with an overlap of 3 cm;
- At the junction of the gutters, a connector with a rubber gasket is installed;
- In places of increased precipitation, overflow limiters are installed on the gutters.
By studying the installation of gutters video and following the rules for their installation, you guarantee this system efficient operation, and prestigious design of the house.
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