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Term | Definition |
The fitting which connects lengths of plastic guttering together | Union |
The most common fault in guttering | leeks |
This fitting is situated at the top of the down pipe and provides a sweeped connection from the gutter to the rainwater downpipe. It allows the downpipe to be clipped back against the wall of the building. | Swan neck |
This fitting is mainly seen in older properties it is fitted to the top end of a downpipe. It has a large open end which allows several pipes to be discharged into it. | Hopper |
This fitting is fitted at the bottom end of a rainwater downpipe. It eases and directs the flow of water into the BIG (Back Inlet Gulley) | Shoe |
This component is the open part of the drains (which are positioned below the ground). The rainwater downpipe will discharge into this component. A water trap within this component prevents odours from the drains passing back above ground | Back Inlet Gulley |
The two most commonly used materials for gutters and rainwater downpipes in modern properties | UPVC, Pressed steel |
The two most common materials that were used for gutters and rainwater downpipes in older properties. | Cast Iron, Asbestos |
The most common gutter profiles. | Square, Half round, Ogee |
The fall given to gutters to allow water to run away effectively | 1:600 |
This fitting closes the end of the gutter and prevents water from passing out of the gutter end. | Stop End |
This fitting is used to connect the gutter to the Swan Neck or the downpipe. | Running Outlet |
This fitting has a dual function, closing the end of the gutter and connecting the gutter to the Swan Neck or the downpipe | Stop End Outlet |
This fitting is fitted to the fascia and supports the gutter | Support Bracket |
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