Whether you’re a homeowner and you’ve inherited an aged conservatory, or you’ve built and had one for a while, then you might find the same problems cropping up, such as guttering.
Conservatories experience wear and tear, which is a natural part of ageing. This is particularly the case with conservatories that are built with a more traditional style, for example, wooden frames and polycarbonate roofs. However, modern conservatories with uPVC frames and glazing throughout have a normal lifespan of 25 years and above.
Some things you need to maintain include the doors, frames, glazing, the roof and finally, the conservatory guttering.
What are the common conservatory guttering problems?
With the right installation and good maintenance, you hopefully shouldn’t have any problems with your conservatory gutters. If you use poor quality materials or neglect the maintenance for your conservatory then you may experience the following issues.
Leaves, dirt and debris
When your conservatory gutter becomes clogged up by leaves, dirt or debris, this means that it can’t drain water properly. This issue can cause the water to spill over the front of the gutter.
To prevent this issue of excess water spilling over the edge, you should regularly clean out your guttering. If you ignore this problem of clogged up guttering then this can cause damage to any trim, wood or sheet metal. This can materialise as cracks, bubbles or discoloured paint on your conservatory trim, especially if you leave it leaking.
Corrosion
If you have cleaned your guttering but it is still leaking, then corrosion might be the problem. This could be due to pin or rust holes in the gutter pan, or perhaps because the sealant has worn away. These issues are more likely to occur if the conservatory guttering holds water rather than where it passes through. If this happens, then it needs to be fixed or replaced as soon as possible.
Damage to the gutter trim
If the gutter trim is damaged then, sadly, this is a worst-case scenario that can cause water to run behind the gutter, rather than the front. When the seal is damaged, the water can leak into the house which can cause damage to the internal ceiling and the inside of the adjoining wall. But, this only usually occurs when the gutters have been designed incorrectly. However, the main thing to bear in mind is that as long as the front of your gutter is not lower or shorter than the back then things should be fine.
How to carry out guttering repairs and clean the guttering?
Conservatory guttering repairs fall into two categories: minor repairs and regular maintenance. With these few tips, you can make sure that your conservatory guttering is clean or free from leaves and debris. This is the most simple way to protect your gutters from getting damaged over the course of your conservatories life.
Cleaning your guttering
The main thing to watch out for is keeping gutters clean from leaves and debris. Most drains can be accessed by using a ladder and scaping out anything that may cause the drain to become clogged up over time.
You can clean your gutters as often as you see fit, but it is always better to keep on top of it as regularly as possible.
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