Repairing Iron Guttering

How to repair cast iron guttering posted on 25th may 2016 by rainclear systems posted in cast iron general rainclear systems has been in the business of providing customers with high quality cast iron rainwater products and a high quality of advice and service for over 10 years and are often asked how to cut or drill cast iron guttering.

Repairing iron guttering.

Begin with the section linking gutter and downpipe. Guttering is manufactured from many different materials such as cast iron pvcu aluminium lead zinc steel galvanised or painted copper and more. The material from which your gutters are made will determine the best methods for repair as well as influencing the cost of such repairs. Glue the pieces of cast iron together using repair care resins.

If there are large areas of rust brush them off with a wire hand brush or use a round wire cup brush fitted in an electric drill. Try not to drop cast iron guttering to the ground. Small leaks and loose pipes can usually be repaired fairly easily but major restoration work is a specialist job because of the need for working at height and manoeuvring awkward lengths of heavy guttering. If you toss the guttering clear of the house you might overbalance and fall off the ladder so aim to lower larger sections gently to the ground with a rope.