Replacing Wooden Guttering With Plastic

Wood gutters need to be fixed and protected to ensure the value of a home and prevent costly repairs down the line.

Replacing wooden guttering with plastic.

Plastic guttering is so versatile these days it can be installed to look exactly the same as cast iron guttering. Adapters and couplings can be used to join it to existing cast iron gutters. Lean a ladder against a safe part of the home on steady ground with gutters in reach. Mitre 10 brings you this step by step diy guide on replacing damaged guttering and downpipes.

The new upvc soffit boards are fixed to the underside of the timber rafter ends with stainless steel plastic capped nails. Change a rotten or damaged fascia board. You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d. Wear old clothes plastic disposable gloves and sunglasses or protective eye goggles.

You can use a craft stick plastic spoon or wet finger to create a smooth surface. It can be diverted to rainwater butts and different depth gutters be installed to deal with draining the most expansive roofs. See the full guide here. It was very easy.