Why roofers need guttering
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Maximising the profit from every job is sound business sense, but too many of us are missing out on an ideal way to do it –
by adding roof drainage to our services.
The message is the same one we have been banging on about with insulation – why let another trade do something that is a natural progression of your own. Installing roof drainage and roofline is simple and you’re in the best position to see if it needs replacing – you’re up on the roof. Your customer will be happy to get two jobs done by one contractor too as it saves them the hassle of finding someone else.
SO WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED IN ROOF DRAINAGE?
The first step is to know the systems on offer and choose the right product for the right application.
There are four materials used:
Plastic – or PVC-u. Low cost and lightweight. This is the most common form of roof drainage in the UK.
Galvanised steel. This system is new to the UK and is proving very popular, very quickly. The modern looking systems clip together, and with coated finishes there is no painting required. Lifespans of up to 15 years are guaranteed, but the system will inevitably last much longer – it’s made of steel after all! Steel is also easy to recycle.
Aluminium. Aluminium is 100% recyclable, but although corrosion is unlikely to be a problem in most situations no long-term guarantees are available. A range of coloured coatings ensure that there is no need for painting.
Cast iron. Comparable to aluminium in terms of cost, but considerably heavier. Cast iron is very long lasting – systems installed in Victorian buildings are still in use. It is available in black, but is often painted on site and will require repainting as part of general maintenance. Cast iron is 100% recyclable and suitable for heritage projects and older buildings.
SHAPING UP
There are four main roof drainage shapes available to suit various projects.
Half Round Guttering: used on everything from sheds to large houses. Easy to clean, and available in a variety of sizes.
Square-line Guttering: Ideal for contemporary style housing and conservatories. Flow capacity is greater than the half-round and at a similar cost.
Ogee Guttering: ‘Victorian’ style suitable for traditional housing and conservatories, and designed for above
average rainfall. Can be fitted to square or round down pipes.
High Capacity systems: Suitable for large projects like retail outlets, and office blocks. The high flow rate means less outlets and drains required.
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
There is no need to consign old guttering to the skip. Metal can be recycled – cast iron and aluminium may actually be sold, while specialist recyclers may be happy to take away PVC.
Good for the planet – and if you don’t need a skip, good for your profits too.
Everybody benefits.
By taking care of the roof drainage, you benefit from extra chargeable work.
Your customer benefits too. With only one set of access equipment instead of two,
and the same team on site, disruption, time and costs can all be reduced.
Of course, roof drainage can be an important extra income, even when you are not building a roof. Poor drainage is one of the most common causes of damage to buildings, spreading moisture damage, wood rot and fungus. There is a constant demand for maintaining and refitting gutters.
WHY STOP WITH THE GUTTER?
Poorly maintained and time expired gutters can often lead to damaged fascias and soffit boards.
If you are fitting new guttering, you may need to replace the timber that holds them. There are a range of PVC replacement boards, as well as capping boards which fit over sound timbers.
Roofline products need no painting or other maintenance, and are easily fitted with stainless steel nails and edges sealed with silicon.
FLAT ROOF DRAINAGE
Poor drainage is a common flat roofing complaint. In larger roofs where edge guttering is proving inadequate, there
are a number of purpose-designed flat roof systems.
Outlets ensure a watertight connection between the membranes and the drainage pipe work, thereby removing the problem of water penetration, are easy to install and compatible with most types of flat roofing
material – including hot asphalt, bituminous felt and PVCu membranes.
Your roofing supply stockist will have details of the systems available.
FINDING OUT MORE
If you’re interesting in finding out more about roofline and roof drainage then fill in the reader response form and get a
copy of RoofShop’s new brochure.
It’s the perfect beginners guide with
52 pages on everything from fitting
instructions to an analysis of the
different materials available.
Your profits will be going down the drain by Christmas – but in a good way!
by adding roof drainage to our services.
The message is the same one we have been banging on about with insulation – why let another trade do something that is a natural progression of your own. Installing roof drainage and roofline is simple and you’re in the best position to see if it needs replacing – you’re up on the roof. Your customer will be happy to get two jobs done by one contractor too as it saves them the hassle of finding someone else.
SO WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET STARTED IN ROOF DRAINAGE?
The first step is to know the systems on offer and choose the right product for the right application.
There are four materials used:
Plastic – or PVC-u. Low cost and lightweight. This is the most common form of roof drainage in the UK.
Galvanised steel. This system is new to the UK and is proving very popular, very quickly. The modern looking systems clip together, and with coated finishes there is no painting required. Lifespans of up to 15 years are guaranteed, but the system will inevitably last much longer – it’s made of steel after all! Steel is also easy to recycle.
Aluminium. Aluminium is 100% recyclable, but although corrosion is unlikely to be a problem in most situations no long-term guarantees are available. A range of coloured coatings ensure that there is no need for painting.
Cast iron. Comparable to aluminium in terms of cost, but considerably heavier. Cast iron is very long lasting – systems installed in Victorian buildings are still in use. It is available in black, but is often painted on site and will require repainting as part of general maintenance. Cast iron is 100% recyclable and suitable for heritage projects and older buildings.
SHAPING UP
There are four main roof drainage shapes available to suit various projects.
Half Round Guttering: used on everything from sheds to large houses. Easy to clean, and available in a variety of sizes.
Square-line Guttering: Ideal for contemporary style housing and conservatories. Flow capacity is greater than the half-round and at a similar cost.
Ogee Guttering: ‘Victorian’ style suitable for traditional housing and conservatories, and designed for above
average rainfall. Can be fitted to square or round down pipes.
High Capacity systems: Suitable for large projects like retail outlets, and office blocks. The high flow rate means less outlets and drains required.
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
There is no need to consign old guttering to the skip. Metal can be recycled – cast iron and aluminium may actually be sold, while specialist recyclers may be happy to take away PVC.
Good for the planet – and if you don’t need a skip, good for your profits too.
Everybody benefits.
By taking care of the roof drainage, you benefit from extra chargeable work.
Your customer benefits too. With only one set of access equipment instead of two,
and the same team on site, disruption, time and costs can all be reduced.
Of course, roof drainage can be an important extra income, even when you are not building a roof. Poor drainage is one of the most common causes of damage to buildings, spreading moisture damage, wood rot and fungus. There is a constant demand for maintaining and refitting gutters.
WHY STOP WITH THE GUTTER?
Poorly maintained and time expired gutters can often lead to damaged fascias and soffit boards.
If you are fitting new guttering, you may need to replace the timber that holds them. There are a range of PVC replacement boards, as well as capping boards which fit over sound timbers.
Roofline products need no painting or other maintenance, and are easily fitted with stainless steel nails and edges sealed with silicon.
FLAT ROOF DRAINAGE
Poor drainage is a common flat roofing complaint. In larger roofs where edge guttering is proving inadequate, there
are a number of purpose-designed flat roof systems.
Outlets ensure a watertight connection between the membranes and the drainage pipe work, thereby removing the problem of water penetration, are easy to install and compatible with most types of flat roofing
material – including hot asphalt, bituminous felt and PVCu membranes.
Your roofing supply stockist will have details of the systems available.
FINDING OUT MORE
If you’re interesting in finding out more about roofline and roof drainage then fill in the reader response form and get a
copy of RoofShop’s new brochure.
It’s the perfect beginners guide with
52 pages on everything from fitting
instructions to an analysis of the
different materials available.
Your profits will be going down the drain by Christmas – but in a good way!
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