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TugRR Member Since: 11 Jan 2011 Location: Bakewell Posts: 1199 |
We had all ours replaced last year with new cast and used a non setting gutter mastic at each join. Hideous to work with, but very effective.
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6th Nov 2013 6:08pm |
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Contraband Member Since: 08 Nov 2010 Location: FIFE Posts: 3697 |
I have cast gutters as well. This summer I rubbed them all down at the front of the house and painted them. I sealed the joints with a good quality silicone sealer. The nut and bolt had rusted away so they were easy to lift apart. I completely filled the joint and pressed them together. I have perfect seals. The joints were cleaned and dust free before I applied the silicone.
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6th Nov 2013 6:42pm |
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crookedm Member Since: 23 Sep 2012 Location: Heswall Posts: 698 |
Thanks for replies. Yes it's the join, well on first appearances anyway.
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6th Nov 2013 9:05pm |
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Contraband Member Since: 08 Nov 2010 Location: FIFE Posts: 3697 |
I used a sander.. The small triangular pad type sander. I used quite a rough grade paper and just removed the loose flakes of paint... It was quite quick to do. I used a satin type paint for wood and metal. I got it mixed up at b&q to match some newer guttering at the back of the house. There was lots of paint available on the shelf for exterior metal.
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6th Nov 2013 9:32pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8507 |
http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-roof...10ml/67521
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6th Nov 2013 9:38pm |
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crookedm Member Since: 23 Sep 2012 Location: Heswall Posts: 698 |
Great thanks all, shopping list compiled.
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6th Nov 2013 10:03pm |
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PaulB Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Hampton Posts: 877 |
The quickest and easiest way to repair any leaking joints is this........
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6th Nov 2013 10:29pm |
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