Thanks to an appropriate gutter system, it is possible to drain water from the roof. Of course, to make this possible, you need to complete a gutter set. In addition to gutters, you need to buy: downpipes, corners, connectors, and a gutter clip. What is a gutter rifle and how to choose the best one?
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What is a gutter gun?
It is worth knowing that a gutter clip is nothing more than a connecting element between the gutter and the downpipe. It allows rainwater to flow freely from the roof through the gutter towards the ground. It should be appropriately selected not only for the gutter diameter, but also for the downpipe diameter. The gutter selected for the gutter system must meet certain standards to ensure throughput. Good quality material from which it is made is important. It is best to choose a rifle made of corrosion-resistant metal, i.e. one that does not react with water.
A suitable solution is a steel rod, which will be the right choice for a gutter made of the same material. It is worth knowing that the rifle can be adapted to the type of gutter. Therefore, if aluminum gutters are used, the rod should also be made of this material. The same applies to copper or titanium gutters. Dedicated accessories can be fitted to the drain hoppers. Safety nets will work well as they prevent the barrel from getting clogged with leaves or other debris. Anti-icing heating cables are also used. Adhesives and silicones can be used for assembly.
What is a gutter gun used for?
Drain funnels, i.e. rods, are used not only to connect to the vertical drain pipe, but also to drain water to the garter. Since the gutter is responsible for the tightness of the rainwater drainage system from the roof, its correct installation is very important. You can quickly make a hole in the gutter using a template with dimensions similar to those of the drill and gutter. To cut a hole, you need to mark the shape and use a hand saw for metal.
You can also use tin snips when assembling the rifle. The use of power tools is not recommended due to the possibility of damaging the protective coating. Cutting the hole is just the beginning of the work. Then you need to turn the edge of the drain down by approximately 8 mm using a hand bending machine. All that remains is to bend the rear sheets towards the center of the gutter. A properly installed diverter prevents water from blocking in the gutter.
Improper dimensions of the gutter system elements, both gutters, downpipes and overflows, have a direct impact on its inefficiency. The EN 12056-3 standard is used for dimensioning. A high-quality gutter clip exceeds the level required by standards in terms of throughput, which guarantees comfort in the event of heavy rainfall. Properly matching it to the gutter is crucial for the entire gutter system to function properly, failure-free and not be susceptible to mechanical damage.
How much should the sheet metal protrude from the gutter?
When installing the gutter system, remember that the gutter may protrude from the roof covering by no more than half of its width. The line that extends the roof plane should be 1 to 2 cm above the gutter. In turn, the under-gutter strip must be wide enough to allow for the construction of a recess for the gutter.
Steel cutlery in the offer of the Onninen wholesaler
The Onninen plumbing wholesaler 's offer includes products and connecting elements for gutters that will allow you to create a tight gutter system.
It is worth choosing a steel Geldbach rifle with black single-sided thread 2 1/2" L = 80. It has threaded ends and its wall thickness is 2.9 mm. The diameter is 60.3 mm. Thanks to the fact that it is made of steel it is resistant to corrosion. The weight for one meter in the case of this model is 4.11 kg.
A good choice will also be the Gebo black steel rifle 1/2" long 0.40 m, double-sided threaded . This model has a wall thickness of 2.3 mm and its diameter is 21.3 mm. It is characterized by a much lower weight, which is for one meter 1 kg.
A suitable solution will also be a Geldbach steel rifle, black one-sided thread 1" L = 150. It is worth knowing its technical parameters. The wall thickness is 2.6 mm, and the diameter of the rifle is 33.7 mm. The weight for one meter is 1.99 kg. Like the other models, it is covered with a black coating and is resistant to rust.