UNIFOLD Gutter Lining System - Restoration and Refurbishment
Restoration Of "holed" Rusted Gutters - Back To Top
On occasions the extent of corrosion in a gutter
can be extreme enough to "hole" the gutter and
localised sections can also become unstable and
not safe to traffic.
These conditions are usually found when the
gutter is cleaned, probably for the first time in
many years.
It is rare for the corrosion to extend continuously
along the length of the existing gutter and is most
often isolated in localised sections.
The structural strength of these areas can be
restored by the inclusion of 1.5mm - 2mm
galvanized steel trays or flashings, which only
extend partially up the sides of the existing gutter
but close enough to the existing profile to be
mechanically attached to "good" substrate
material. Existing gutter brackets also assist in this
respect providing the tray spans bracket to
bracket.
Following this treatment Unifold can be installed
normally over the top.
Use Of UNFOLD During Roof Refurbishment - Back To Top
Often, during an over-roof project or a strip and
re-sheet, gutters are removed and replaced.
This is usually a difficult, dangerous and
expensive operation requiring the new gutter to
be installed before any re-roofing work can
commence. This new gutter will then be used
as the walkway and work platform for the
duration of the contract period.
Unifold used instead of a replacement gutter
offers several notable advantages: -
- There are very few, if any "new" gutters which will compare with the longevity, integrity
and offer the guarantees of Unifold
- The existing gutter remains as the work and
walkway platform and any damage or leaks
caused by working processes are irrelevant, as
Unifold will "repair" these when fitted.
- Re-roofing operations begin much earlier
and there is much less disruption to the
building.
- Unifold is fitted after roofing work is
complete thereby avoiding any damage to the
Unifold "wet" surface from working processes.
- There is an ideal opportunity to redesign at
the eaves to provide a greater capacity Unifold
gutter and/or to insulate the gutter system.
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