Has anyone asked if the single downpipe is blocked?
13 metre guttering run
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Thanks for the responses guys.
I've been up their with a hose (to mimic rain) and learnt the following: one end of the guttering is sloping the wrong way (away from the outlet) and as soon as it reaches capacity, it flows over. This is exactly what I see from down below when it rains heavy. When I put my large spirit level under the brackets of their guttering run, I can see that it is sloping the wrong way!
To make matters worse, there is a run of the guttering further along which is also sloping in the wrong direction. I paid a builder to put this up!
With the above in mind, clearly the fall is an issue but I am inclined to replace it with deep flow guttering. Perhaps keep to the one down pipe and introduce another one if I then notice a further issue.
Does this sound sensible? And what do you recommend by way of deep flow guttering? I cam across this which would compliment the square guttering I've got on the lower level:
https://www.bes.co.uk/4-m-square-high-capacity-gutter-polypipe-white#product-details-tab
Thanks again.
I've been up their with a hose (to mimic rain) and learnt the following: one end of the guttering is sloping the wrong way (away from the outlet) and as soon as it reaches capacity, it flows over. This is exactly what I see from down below when it rains heavy. When I put my large spirit level under the brackets of their guttering run, I can see that it is sloping the wrong way!
To make matters worse, there is a run of the guttering further along which is also sloping in the wrong direction. I paid a builder to put this up!
With the above in mind, clearly the fall is an issue but I am inclined to replace it with deep flow guttering. Perhaps keep to the one down pipe and introduce another one if I then notice a further issue.
Does this sound sensible? And what do you recommend by way of deep flow guttering? I cam across this which would compliment the square guttering I've got on the lower level:
https://www.bes.co.uk/4-m-square-high-capacity-gutter-polypipe-white#product-details-tab
Thanks again.
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size 5 40mm and a string line, I doubt you need any new guttering.
I am dubious about the string line when the fall needs to be so minimal as I find it’s difficult to gauge with a spirit level I.e. the string can move with the slightest touch of the level. Similarly, when fitting the brackets, it can be easy to go slightly higher or lower than the line which again has the effect of a levelled or inclining gutter run between brackets. Ordinarily, this would be fine but I’m concerned with a minimal fall situation, this may be challenging. Can I get some of your wisdom on this please.
A taught line is the BEST thing to use when dealing with minimal falls. Why are you using a string line AND a level? Baffled.
You hardly need the level. Put the level on the bottom of the fascia board to establish that it's vaguely level, which it will be (surely).
Use a tape measure to mark a point at either end of the run, with one end 75mm higher than the other end, using the bottom of the fascia as your datum point.
Use a tape measure to mark a point at either end of the run, with one end 75mm higher than the other end, using the bottom of the fascia as your datum point.
Update: I wanted to share that I went with a single downpipe across this run in the end but spent a lot of time to ensure that i had a fall across the entire length. We've had two belters in term of downpour now and it has performed very well.
Thanks for all your help.
Thanks for all your help.
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