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I have what I believe are aluminum gutters on my house now that are getting old and some spots have rust. Would it be possible for me to regutter, including down spouts myself? If yes can you give me some directions on how to get started?
Hi Pam,
First and foremost your aluminium gutter should not rust but will oxidise and diminish through time.
It's most probable it may well be the fixings that are rusting,which can be replaced.
Can you confirm the following to allow me to assess this further,
Is it cast iron guttering or galvanised alloy guttering please check.
What size of property do you have and is it single or two storey?Detached or semi detached,
How many outlets do you have at vertical drops?
What type of roof do you have, tile / slate etc?
It may be more feasable and cost efficient to repair than to replace as it will invlove removing bottom section of roof material to install underlay etc.prior to installing new gutter.
Once you provide this information then we can progress further.
Regard's
Bill
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Bill-C
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Questions on UK construction from Setting out Projects through to completion. Mainly concreting ,drainage ,bricklaying, masonry,carpentry and decorating,plaster work ,render/roughcasting.From new build construction to historical restoration, renovation. How to set out ,levelling and survey matters.
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Timeserved bricklayer , developing to Construction Site Manager and Educated to Site Engineer.
Having been in the Industry for 35 years carrying out all types of general construction . renovation and historical renovation and remedial works.Now mainly on luxury dwellings to the value of £2M.
Having been self employed and advising main Contractors and Developers through Construction phases and managing the works from concept to completion.Having a broad spectrum of experience.
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Scottish Apprenticeship in the crat of bricklaying.
Scottish Construction Industry Site Managers
Site Civil Engineering Construction and Surveying Set out.
Scottish Civil Engineering Analysis of Concrete and Mortar
Asbestos encountering.
Scaffolding Inspectors Certification
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