Solutions For Finlock Guttering Somerset
There are a couple of solutions when it comes to the problem of Finlock gutters in Somerset. You can either look to get your concrete gutters lined or removed and replaced. Either way, only experienced professionals should be anywhere near your gutter line.
Finlock Gutter Removal Process
If you opt to use Finlock Removals, then they will do all of this with premium products and install EPS boards to help protect the bottom of your felt, which is the part that is most prone to becoming frayed and worn.
Finlock Removals also have Easi- Dec equipment, which is completely approved by the HSE, unlike ladder cripples. They’ll bring this equipment with them, use it on the job, then take it away with them. It helps with getting over trickier obstacles, although scaffold is sometimes still required. In this case, they have a trusted database of scaffolders nationwide. They also have no problem joining to your Somerset home’s guttering to your neighbour’s property.
Upon completion of the work, Finlock Removals will put all your rubbish in a rubbish removal bag, issue your twenty-year warranty and book your rubbish in for collection just a few days later.
Everything is done for you. The only finger you would need to lift is to offer the experienced fitters a cup of tea!
There are many advantages to having your concrete guttering replaced entirely, these are listed below:
Entirely new gutter system, without previous issues
Longer lifespan
More functional materials available for improved guttering (uPVC)
Protects cavity wall insulation
Stops damp, leaks
Reduces cold bridging
Improves aesthetic of the property
Increases saleability of the property
Improved energy efficiency
Less hassle with future repair work
Less hassle with future repair work
More functional materials available for improved guttering (uPVC)
Stops damp, leaks
Protects cavity wall insulation
Removing your Somerset concrete gutters
The best way to get rid of your concrete gutter problems is to get rid of your concrete gutters, or at least, get someone in who knows how to do this.
This is a specialist process and, as such, you should only get specialists in to carry out this work. You don’t want someone “having a go”, getting it wrong, then having to pay extra for an experienced company to come and rectify anything that’s gone wrong. Believe us, we’ve seen it happen.
This process involves removing the external portion of the concrete gutters, protecting the remaining lintel from the elements, and putting up new uPVC gutters in a colour of your choice, lined up to ensure that the water runs smoothly off the roof and into the gutters.
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Lining your Somerset concrete gutters
Lining is really seen as the temporary solution. However, it is cheaper than a full replacement, so this may fit in with your budget better. That said, not all linings are created equal. Some will last longer than others and some will take longer to install, which could well mean having scaffold up at your property for longer.
If you are looking for a comprehensive lining solution, then Finlock Removals offer a gutter lining service that normally takes less than a day to complete for two sides. During the lining process, Finlock Removals will also entirely clear out your gutters of any debris or previous linings. While this won’t last forever but it should help to alleviate any problems that you are experiencing that are caused by your concrete gutters. As with any concrete gutter liner, you’ll need to act again down the line. However, this is a durable lining that should last you a decent amount of time.
Advantages of concrete gutter lining
Short-term fix
More cost-effective
Quick Completion
Doesn’t require extensive planning
Stops leaks and other issues
Improved life span
Quick Completion
Improved life span
Problems with Finlock gutters in Somerset
If you live in a house with concrete gutters in Somerset, then you are probably more than aware of the problems these gutters can cause. Some of the issues that these gutters cause can be devastating to your Somerset home, which is most likely your biggest investment. These problems can include:
- Damp patches on the interior of the property. Damp patches normally appear in the upstairs rooms, in the upper corners adjacent to the concrete gutters. Unfortunately, once the Finlock situation has been remedied and the rooms have been given the chance to dry out, there will still be redecoration costs involved. If this is left unchecked, then mould can easily develop, which can have health repercussions for people living in the property.
- We also see damp patches on the exterior of the property. This is where water is leaking from the concrete gutters, which, as well as being unsightly, can be harmful to the structural integrity of your property. The gutters have definitely failed and it would be irresponsible to ignore the situation.
- Bowed windows can also be a sure tell of failed Finlock gutters. Simply put, the concrete blocks are heavy enough on their own without inherent issues. However, concrete is also porous, so the blocks will soak up water if it’s pooling, which is a common occurrence as there is no fall on this type of gutter. This prolonged weight is far too much for upstairs windows with concrete gutters resting on them to support. They’ll start to bow and sooner or later, you may not be able to open or close your windows properly.
- If you experience cold spots in your home in Somerset that has concrete gutters, then this could also be a sign that your concrete gutters have failed. If water is leaking into your cavity wall insulation, then it will destroy it. You might start noticing one or two colder spots to begin with, which will progress to your house being colder in general and you turning your heating on more.
- Concrete gutters in Somerset can also be a major contributor to cold bridging. This is when the warm air from the inside of your property and the cold air from the concrete gutters meet and condensation forms. Again, this will lead to damp, which can in turn lead to harmful mould.
- Damaged blocks can be particularly dangerous. You might be lucky and just experience a drip from a certain spot during and after a rainfall. However, we have seen instances where full concrete blocks have fallen away from properties in Somerset, causing damage to property, although thankfully not to anyone stood underneath yet.
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