Installation of drainage system

Gutters are necessary for rain removaland are installed, as a rule, on pitched roofs. To ensure that such a system has served as long as possible, it is important to follow the instructions for its installation and operation. The main thing is to correctly execute installation of drainage system, thus it will be possible to avoid undesirable breakages.
To start A certain minimum of tools is needed: ruler, pencil, tape measure, hammer, screwdriver and hacksaw. From the fixing materials will be needed screws and nails.
Today there are quite a few many types of drainage systems, depending on the way the organization of water flow, the material of manufacture, and also on the type of connection of their elements.
Installation of drainage system depending on itstype has a lot of features, which can be found in the instructions. Be sure to require such guidelines when purchasing systems for water drainage. However, for all gutters there are a number of general rules for their installation.
First of all, determine the number and location of downspouts, in which are installed water intake funnels. Most often, such funnels are equipped with special rubber seals for hermetic connection to other parts. The funnels are fastened by means of brackets to the roof itself.
Further installation of the drainage system is a installation of trough holders. Distance between plastic bracketsshould be 50-60 centimeters, and between metallic - 70-150 centimeters. The main thing is to fix them so that a small slope of the gutter is formed. Holders can be attached to the roof itself or to the rafter feet, if the roof structure allows.
Now it is necessary lay gutters, starting from the funnel. They need to be sealed by means of special connecting elements, adhesive compounds or soldering. It all depends on the type of system itself. The only thing that needs to be remembered is that the re-installation of the drainage system, in which the adhesive joint is used, can not be made.
Cutting of plastic troughs is carried out with the help of a hack or a grinder. As for metal systems, only special metal scissors are suitable for them.
Separately it is necessary to tell about the withdrawal of water from under the roof. To do this, install an additional element, which is called dropper.
The next stage of installation is a fixing the corners for the trough in those places where it is necessary to bypass the projecting parts of the facade of the building. At the end, the so-called plugs to the ends of the chute are installed.
Next, we need fasten pipes with the help of couplings and clamps at a distance of 1 to 2 meters from each other, depending on the manufacturer's recommendations.
It must also be said that installation of a drainage system made of plastic is not recommended at temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius, since from the mechanical loads during cutting, the material can simply crack. As for metal systems, they can be installed in any weather.
In addition, do not forget that the system forThe flow of water during operation will be subject to climatic influences. This is especially true for plastic troughs. Therefore, when buying, make sure that the composition of the structure is compensating bar to prevent thermal deformation.
It will not be superfluous to install on the gutter special mesh for protection from leaves and various garbage. Otherwise, there is a risk of clogging the system. You can also install anti-icing cable system to ensure that during the period of severe frosts, ice does not form in the system, which has a rather large weight and contributes to breakdown.
Finally, it should be said that if you are not sure that you can properly perform the installation of a drainage system, we recommend that you seek help from specialists.














