Avoiding Water Damage With Aluminium Gutters
Wet and damp weather conditions seem to be the norm for UK residents and it almost seems that year on year the amount of rainfall surpasses that of the previous 12 months. This high amount of rainfall isn’t without positive benefits however. We’re able to grow strong and healthy food crops, tend to our gardens and wash our cars without pending hosepipe bans and we’re reassured that fresh clean water is available at the clockwise turn of a tap, which shouldn’t be taken for granted. Yet for many home owners this high amount of rainfall brings with it many negatives, with some of those leading to costly repair bills.
Many of these damages are caused by standing water and un-directed water that has collected in blocked or damaged guttering and many older properties have rainwater systems that have remained unchecked or changed for several decades. It’s this standing water in particular that can lead to many problems and that if left for a prolonged time can become quite serious. Damp caused by water seeping through the brick work caused by crumbled and damp destroyed rendering can ruin plastering. Overflowing gutters can cause water to pool around the base of the house leading to rising damp or even structural weakness and in the winter slippery, icy patches on steps and porches appear. Choosing the right rainwater system then is important to save on potentially large costs in the long run and investing in aluminium gutters has several main benefits.
Aluminium gutters are a lightweight guttering solution that, despite their lightweight design, still retain a high level of strength and durability. This resilience is important to withstand our ever-changing weather patterns, and in particular winter, as water may freeze on the guttering. Frozen water can be an issue for cheaply made, inferior plastic guttering, as it could potentially crack and become ineffective. In addition to this aluminium gutters have modern jointing technology which enables the water to pass through the guttering and to the downpipe without drips appearing along the way. Aluminium gutters are also considerably lower maintenance than older guttering designs, meaning that you will not have to regularly clean them in order for them to remain an effective rainwater system.
For more information regarding our range of rainwater systems, including aluminium gutter contact Rainguard on 0113 279 5854 or sallyann@rainguard.co.uk
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