Maximum ambient temperatures for guttering

billwoods · 31 Aug 2009

Does anyone know what the maximum temperature is for use of plastic guttering?

I am considering using on a house in Spain where the ambient can reach 30 C plus with extensive sunshine (UV).

The local builder has recommended stainless steel or galvanised tin. Both will need painting and I would rather use plastic, eliminating painting.

Thanks,
billwoods

^woody^ · 31 Aug 2009

It wont melt, but it will creak non-stop and fade in no time

Mw Roofline · 31 Aug 2009

You will need to space the brackets at every 500mm too, its amazing how the gutter will expand and try to bulge out between the brackets.

datarebal · 1 Sep 2009

The metal gutters can be powder coated so no painting required....
Actually common in south of France and Greece (where they can be bothered to put gutter)

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Maximum ambient temperatures for guttering

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