Water drainage system made of PVC

One of the most important elements of the roof system - a gutter, and protects the roof and facade, and the foundation of the precipitation. Also, water drainage system is one of the design elements that give buildings a finished look. Some time ago, gutters and other accessories were just metal, today there is an alternative - a system of PVC. What they are, what characteristics are and how to install, learn with the help of specialists Holzplast.

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What is the water drainage system PVC.
Technical and operational characteristics.
Installation of drainage systems from PVC.

What is the water drainage system PVC

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - one of the most common modern materials that is used in virtually all sectors of our life. Do not stay aside and the construction sector, and along with vinyl siding on the market there, and polymeric drainage systems. All components are connected by grooves for sealing joints used rubber seals to prevent leakage. As a metal, polymer water drainage system consists of several main components:

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gutter;
catchment funnel;
downspout.

The system also includes accessories such as connectors, corner units, end caps, brackets and other transoms.

When the first polymer systems appeared on the market, they are positioned as drains for small buildings - outbuildings, arbors or compact cottages. With the development of this direction their scope has expanded considerably, and now it is residential, and industrial buildings of all sizes with roofs of various configurations.

Technical and operational characteristics

For the production of gutters used modified polymer that can withstand tough operating conditions - summer heat, winter cold, rain and snow loads. Despite this, there is a perception that this drain is better to dismantle the winter.

Predator (member FORUMHOUSE):

But the store frantically consultant said that the plastic vodostochku they sell, should be removed for the winter so as not blown off the snow. It is doubtful that it can pootryvat gutters from the roof like lumps do not go well, and all of a sudden?

Alexey Zaretsky (technical expert HOLZPLAST Company):

Plastic drainage system, as well as a metal gutter system, to remove the winter, of course, is not necessary. Conscientious manufacturers livnevok design elements of drainage systems taking into account the maximum loads: it is massive precipitation in the form of rain, snow, hail, wind gusts assemblies snow and ice from roofs and large temperature swings.

According to Alexei, plastic gutter strength depends on its thickness - the thicker the plastic, the more durable the product.

Alexey Zaretsky:

In the Russian market thickness PVC chute varies from 1.6 mm to 2.2 mm. As the years of experience, plastic thickness from 2.2 mm allowsgutterto withstand all kinds of load unstable Russian climate.

Manufacturers guarantee their polymer products following characteristics:

frost - systems elements are not deformed and do not burst at temperatures up -50⁰S;
durability - designed for 15-30 years of service;
High throughput - with proper selection and installation;
Absorption - water flows through the pipes noiselessly;
wear - resistant to corrosion and reagents;
low weight - can be mounted on lightweight construction;
decorative - remains attractive for life;
Availability - are cheaper than metal counterparts.

The problems of brittleness of plastic gutters carry the possibility of deformation at high temperatures (summer), loss of appeal due to burnout. We will understand what problems - a myth, and which - a reality. Some of our craftsmen alarming flammability of plastic.

Vladimir43 (member FORUMHOUSE):

Chose a metal drain due to flammability, I have a house brick, if you will burn neighbor's house, that my house lights because of the eaves, because they light up first. Actually, it is easy to understand: in case of fire the flames will not set fire to a brick wall and a plastic cornice turns very quickly, and not at home.

Alexey Zaretsky:

Plastic gutters are made of a material called polyvinyl chloride, or, in abbreviated form, PVC. Rainwater systems from PVC have a flammability class G2, which means that a drain is off. In case of fire elements gutter system smoldering PVC and tend to be self-extinguishing. Therefore, the use of PVC gutters safe for humans in everyday life.

However, as noted by the expert, on the market there are products made of polypropylene that unscrupulous manufacturers issue for systems made of PVC. Polypropylene precisely relates to a highly flammable and combustible materials, and a drain to be unsafe. At a glance distinguish one material from another is almost impossible, so consumers widely believed flammability of plastic gutters.

Alexey Zaretsky:

Choosing one or the other gutter system, ask the seller a sample of any element livnevki. These samples always have consultants on hand. Bring to a lighter element. If the product begins to burn and drip, it is polypropylene. If it is black smoke, and the product is slightly melted, it is PVC.

But more people are worried about the problem of our burning plastic in the sun, which involves the loss of visual appeal.

PGorlov (participant portal FORUMHOUSE):

Generally planned dark drain, the roof of the same color, but white eaves, looking at the plastic. But worrying that all the tips white, dark bad? Burn out?

Alexey Zaretsky:

The problem of burning out dark colors in the gutter system faced by many manufacturers. If the raw material quality, then burn livnevki elements it is very slow, and the human eye, such changes are not noticeable. For example, we have eliminated through the use of high-quality German on the manufacture similar problem color stabilizers that stabilize elements gutter system to ultraviolet irradiation, i.e. to burnout. Therefore, for 10 years, significant changes in the color of drainage system occurs. And only then livnevki starts a little lighter.

As for the white gutter, this color is not affected by fading. This practical feature in many ways and make the choice for him. Although the long-term supervision of manufacturers show that a growing number of buyers in recent years become brown gutter system.

Alexey Zaretsky:

When selecting a metal or PVC gutter system should take into account the so-called «Memory effect», or "shape memory effect". In this effect have all plastic weirs. At a load on the material it prominaetsya, and after disappearance of the load takes its original appearance. Therefore, PVC gutters virtually not subject to mechanical strain, except for any effects of supercritical. But the metal products have no memory effect - when will it impact the deformation of the metal chute, which can be corrected only by applying force.

Installation of drainage systems from PVC

To one of the advantages of plastic gutters include a simplified installation that does not require professional skills and equipment, especially when it comes to systems with rubber seals. All the elements are fixed to each other in the latching grooves, and the fixing board are mounted to the front wall and by hardware. Detailed assembly instructions necessarily go with each set, but there are some general guidelines that must be followed during assembly.

Plastic can withstand severe frosts, but it is not necessary to assemble, if the street is less than + 5⁰.
Slope for plastic gutters should be 3-5 mm per meter.
The maximum distance for rainwater heads is 24 meters.
All brackets must be the same distance.
The optimal distance from the pipe wall to 3-8 cm.
The chute extends above the roof 1/3, maximum 1/2.

Assembling system begins with fixing the catchment funnel, it also simultaneously - a connecting element. Level tilt is maintained via lace or leveling. The following are mounted brackets for the gutter, starting from the opposite side of the funnel, and connecting elements, including corner. To the front board brackets and are fixed with screws transoms (5 × 30 mm). The very first chute mounted in the connecting elements and snapped into the grooves, after which the edges are fixed to the brackets. From the correct installation will depend on all the characteristics of the system.

Alexey Zaretsky:

Particular attention should be paid toInstallation of drainage systemBecause the installation is directly proportional to affect both the proper operation and durability livnevki, and on its strength as a whole. The determining factor is the strength of the trough uniform load distribution between the drainage gutter fasteners - brackets. Remember, the maximum distance between the brackets supporting the gutter Tselikov, should be less than 50 cm. A distance between the brackets and other elements gutter, whether or funnel connector gutters should be no more than 10 cm from each such element.

Difficulties may arise on the roofs of complex configuration, when the question arises, how to better organize the system.

Zhuklino (member FORUMHOUSE):

Planned plastic gutter (125/90). Roof - soft tile, rays length of approximately 12 meters, skate 3 m length of slope in the bay window, too, 3 m Tell me, how much do funnel to drain.? Wondering if the drain pipe is needed in the roof valley - t. To there is the largest amount of water is, or can be dispensed with 4 funnels at the corners.?

Alexey Zaretsky:

If you plan to use drainage system 125/90 mm where 125 mm - the diameter of drip gutter and 90 mm - diameter drain pipe, the four funnels will be enough for drainage. Moreover, even if we take the gutter of smaller diameter, for example, 120/80 mm, the four funnels also suffice. But with size 100 / 65-70 mm will be required to use 5 funnels, so that the water goes out quickly, and did not accumulate in the gutters. As for installation in the roof valley drainpipes, the gutter system mount technology does not suggest such an installation.

Vacation homes are increasingly do not build on the model, and for individual projects, and one of the most popular architectural solutions is a bay window. It increases the decorative building, but at the same time complicates not only the construction, but in the future more difficult to mount the gutter system.

Alexey Zaretsky:

Noteworthy for the installation of a gutter in the oriel area. Because buyers are often faced with the problem of the angular connection gutters when the angles bay window smaller or larger 90⁰. For such cases developedUniversal angle chuteWhich is able to connect the drain trough at an angle of 60 to 160⁰.

Another urgent problem that occurs even in the typical roofs - installation of drainage system with plastic lining materials.

Rdstgl (participant FORUMHOUSE):

Share your experience, whether there are options... Vodostochka on plastic brackets. Eaves vinyl filed in t. H. and fascia board. Standard cornice siding panel itself is not flat, so also does not allow rigid attachment. What are the options for mounting brackets for the gutter?

Alexey Zaretsky:

This situation is common when the structure is usually a secondary completely sutured façade plastic materials. Mount brackets to the plastic material in any case it is impossible, since there would be reliable fixation of the gutter. In this situation, mounting brackets, we recommend the use of metal extensions that are attached to the wooden hull of the roof under the roofing material. Next, you need to fix brackets mounted on the metal extensions. Then you can proceed to the further installation of drainage system.

Properly mounted plastic drainage system reliably protects against rain, increase the attractiveness of the building and will serve his sentence. To avoid potential problems, quite clearly comply with the manufacturer's instructions, and if there are questions - welcome to the section of roofing accessories.

Plastic gutters organically will look to vinyl siding and soft or composite tiles. In the video - on "Welcoming" home of the original design, Just with plastic gutter system.