Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes.
How to join plastic guttering to wooden guttering.
Knowing how to repair plastic gutter seams early on reduces the chance of further damage and possibly a major repair.
It s easier to start by clipping in the back first.
Join the next length of gutter to the first with a union bracket.
For further details on which systems our floplast gutter can be connected to please consult the compatibility table by clicking here.
For compatible gutter systems or when connecting between various floplast systems these are the adaptors that you will require.
See the full guide here.
Measure the total run of the gutter length you need.
How to join plastic guttering.
Clip the two ends in and fix to the facia with a suitable screw.
Take the first length and clip it into the running outlet then into the facia board brackets.
If you have inside corners subtract 5 inches.
If you have a straight run gable roof measure from shingle to shingle and then add 1 2 inch to each side for a slight overlap.
Repairing the seal in a plastic gutter seam will keep the water from pouring into your woodwork.
Occasionally gutter seams or joints open producing major leaks.
For outside corners measure from corner to corner.