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The problem with Finlock Guttering

Properties that had Finlock Guttering fitted to them back in the 1950s are renowned for suffering with problems, moisture and damp issues are pretty common for a house that had Finlock Gutters fitted from new. At the time it was seen as a great idea to fit Finlock Guttering to properties, the country was still recovering from the effects of the war, steel was still in short supply and using concrete for gutters was an obvious solution. Little did the local authorities know that the Finlock Guttering would come back to haunt homeowners decades later, problems caused by leaks are a prime example. Finlock Guttering was very basic in design it produced cold spots at the top of walls. There are solutions that’ll get rid of problems with concrete gutters though and lining the gutters is one solution to consider.

What does this involve?

If you have a detached or semi detached house that is fitted with Finlock Gutters you might want to consider a gutter liner for the concrete features. As long as the Finlock Guttering hasn’t sagged over your windows lining can be a very affordable solution. Made to measure linings for Finlock Guttering are the best, they sit snug inside the gutters to provide a watertight seal. Damp issues can be resolved speedily and efficiently by the introduction of liners to Finlock Guttering and if you use good quality lining products they often come with guarantees of anywhere up to 20 years. Of course, if there are other issues with the Finlock Guttering lining might not be the best course of action to take.

Suppose my Finlock Gutters have sagged?

In this case lining Finlock Guttering will be a waste of time and money, it’s much better to get the gutters replaced. This isn’t as complicated or as intrusive as you might imagine, an initial survey of the property will reveal all. In most cases Finlock Guttering is removed and roof timbers are extended before soffit boards are installed. Then a fresh installation of PVC guttering can be fitted, instead of the original Finlock Guttering. Once the old Finlock Guttering has been removed and new plastic guttering is put into place issues with moisture, damp and water penetration become a thing of the past.

 

 

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