guttering between house and conservatory

JBR

Guttering along two sides of my conservatory where it is built against the house is leaking or overflowing, and I would like to replace it.

It is inaccessible from above because of the overhang of both roofs. The gap between the edges is only about two inches. The only way I think I can replace it (without removing the conservatory roof entirely - very expensive) is to access it from below. Underneath the guttering, inside the conservatory, is a row of boards which I should be able to remove without causing much damage internally. The problem I foresee is how to attach new brackets with the new guttering already fitted - there is not enough space above to insert the guttering from above as is done conventionally. Any ideas as to how to screw the brackets to the eaves with the guttering already inserted?

John

masona · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:42 am Post Subject:

Can you do a photo?

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JBR · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:54 pm Post Subject:

I am trying to send a diagram via e-mail to be inserted into this thread.

Sorry, I am new to this forum and not sure how to go about this. Hopefully, it will appear!

Thanks

John

DIYnot · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:31 pm Post Subject:

Here is JBRs photo:

Photo 1

Fluffster · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:02 pm Post Subject:

You should have a box gutter installed, designed specifically for this purpose.
Pete

JBR · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:21 pm Post Subject:

Fluffster

Thanks for your very prompt reply.

Could you point me towards any web sites about these so that I can find out more. Are they expensive? Could I fit them myself? Can they be fitted from below (ie, without the need to dismantle the conservatory roof)?

John

Fluffster · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:26 pm Post Subject:

John
Have a look here http://www.sheerlite.co.uk/boxgutter.htm
I have seen them advertised on e bay for about £250 you just give them sizes.
Fitting one is not too complex have a look on diy conservatories for more info.
Good luck
Pete

masona · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:41 am Post Subject:

Best to replace the plasterboard highlighted in red with exterior plywood (WPB) then plasterboard underneath if needed. The plasterboard will go mouldy in damp condition.

As Fluffster pointed out, they're many suppliers for box gutter, might be an idea to line the box section with dpm sheet before the box gutter to make it water tight if the gutter overflow etc.

You could even make the box section out of plywood then use gutterline which is made of rubberised plygene so it can go right under the roof section. Even made to measure, approximately £5 per metre.

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JBR · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:40 pm Post Subject:

Thank you both for your very helpful posts.

John

Fluffster · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:43 pm Post Subject:

Your welcome John hope you get a break in this windy squally weather to sort it out.
Pete