A gutterer is also known as a roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor. These types of tradespeople specialise in working solely with roof guttering and roof construction. They can design and build, or repair, roofs on all types of buildings using many different types of materials – like tiles, sheet metal, shingles or even bitumen.
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January 5, 2021
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January 5, 2021
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Is there a tool to clean gutters from the ground?
If ladders or scaffolding can’t be used, then a gutter vacuum is the main option for cleaning gutters from ground level. If the gutters are full or DRY matter – like leaves, feathers, pine needles etc, then it can be vacuumed out without using a ladder.
January 5, 2021
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Why do my gutters go into the ground?
With correctly fitted gutters, there need to be correctly fitted downpipes. They will go down into the ground and then connect to either tank storage pipes or stormwater pipes out to the curb. They allow water to flow from your roof, down the gutters and then away from the house, preventing building erosion or landscaping
January 5, 2021
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How do you replace fascia boards behind gutters?
To replace fascia boards that are behind your gutters, the guttering will need to be fully removed first. The guttering brackets will also each need to be unscrewed and removed carefully, to ensure they are not damaged and can be reused.
January 5, 2021
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Do gutters cause fascia to rot?
It is very, very common for fascia boards to be stained and begin rotting if gutters have not been fitted correctly. Guttering systems that have the correct fall and slope, adequate amount of downpipes, and guttering aprons installed, will prevent water getting behind the facia boards in the first place.
January 5, 2021
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How do I stop my gutters from being blocked?
Here are 5 easy ways to stop your gutters getting clogged! 1 – Check and clean out your downpipes regularly – monthly is great! 2 – Make sure to trim tall hedges or low-lying tree branches away from the gutter edges, so leaves and bark don’t fall in. 3 – Put in leaf and debris
January 5, 2021
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How do you fix standing water in gutters?
An inadequate slope, often causes standing water, or pooling water, when the gutter was installed. If there is no debris blocking water flow, then that is a clear sign it’s a slope, or fall, issue. The guttering will need to be re-shaped to angle away the right amount to stop water pooling.
January 5, 2021
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Is it normal for gutters to overflow in heavy rain?
If not enough downspouts and pipes are fitted to guttering lengths, even light rainfall can cause gutters to overflow. The larger surface area a roof has, the more downpipes need to be fitted.
January 5, 2021
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What is the difference between gutter apron and drip edge?
A gutter apron is a long folded piece of metal or other material, usually 4 inches above the fold, and another 4 inches below. A drip edge is fitted underneath the very edge of the roof tiles or sheeting. The gutter apron goes just under the drip edge, and then just over the gutter –
January 5, 2021
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Does the gutter go behind the drip edge?
A drip edge is put under the first row of tiles, or sheeting, to encourage water to flow off the roof edge, directly into the gutter just below. Without a drip edge leading to a gutter, water would just run down BEHIND your gutter, down the fascia board and siding. That has the potential to