Replacing Wooden Guttering With Plastic

You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d.

Replacing wooden guttering with plastic.

It can be diverted to rainwater butts and different depth gutters be installed to deal with draining the most expansive roofs. Adapters and couplings can be used to join it to existing cast iron gutters. Plastic guttering is so versatile these days it can be installed to look exactly the same as cast iron guttering. Lean a ladder against a safe part of the home on steady ground with gutters in reach.

Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes. Wood gutters need to be fixed and protected to ensure the value of a home and prevent costly repairs down the line. Bikerm4 5 mar 2006. Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.

The new upvc soffit boards are fixed to the underside of the timber rafter ends with stainless steel plastic capped nails. I worked in cumbria a couple of years ago and they couldnt believe it when i went to the timber yard looking for wood gutterings all the guttering there was plastic on adjustable threaded brackets. Wear old clothes plastic disposable gloves and sunglasses or protective eye goggles. You can use a craft stick plastic spoon or wet finger to create a smooth surface.