Gutters are an integral part of every building, yet their history is often overlooked. These humble channels have played a crucial role in managing rainwater for centuries, evolving from primitive trenches to sophisticated systems. In this article, we delve into the fascinating history of gutters, tracing their journey from ancient civilisations to the modern [...]

When it comes to protecting your home or business from water damage, gutters play a critical role. But did you know that the material of your gutters can also impact the environment? While plastic gutters have been the traditional choice for many years, more and more people are now turning to aluminium as an [...]

If you live in the UK, it can’t have escaped your notice that it’s been a bit stormy of late and in addition to laying waste to fence panels across the country, thousands of homeowners have seen their guttering damaged as a result and may be looking for a gutter repair. One of the [...]

By far and away the most common type of guttering you’ll find installed on homes across the United Kingdom is the conventional, sectioned, plastic variety. This is largely due to the fact that most of the public aren’t aware that there are superior alternatives on the market. In this blog, we look at one [...]

If there’s one thing that there’s plenty of in the United Kingdom, it’s rain. It’s the reason why trees, bushes and grasses here are so rich, lush and green. So, with this much natural water available, it’s surprising that so many of us still use the mains water for our gardens, especially as rainwater is [...]

Some years ago concrete gutters ruled the roost. This was because they were deemed to be the best at doing their job, since concrete is considered to be one of the strongest materials used in construction. However, over time, various problems were seen in these concrete or finlock gutters. They included: Leaking at the [...]

The installation of gutters might be one of the last things on your list when it comes to your home, but if you consider the role of the gutters, it will probably illustrate for itself how important they are for your house. Gutters essentially direct rain water from the roof and away from the [...]

Primarily rain gutters are used to prevent rainwater from accumulating along the edge of the roof, since water accumulation leads to roof damage. But if for any reason you’ve had to remove old guttering and you believe they are now worthless and of no use, just wait a moment and read on, for there [...]

Guttering is there to protect our home from rainwater but with it being open to the elements the collection of leaves, moss and other debris can clog the channels which in turn could lead to time consuming and potentially costly clearing of the gutters. The installation of leaf guard into the gutters improves the [...]

Gutters may not at first glance be seen as the most important visual element of a property but first you should consider our typically wet British weather. If your gutters are not working properly then damage to your property can ensue, leaving the property looking old, tired and flaky whilst also leaving you with [...]