Guttering: Are you throwing money down the drain?

Rainfall is expected to increase across the UK over the next few years making sure you have the right rainwater system is vital. Firstly, you should check your guttering for broken parts before winter. Because if your guttering is not working as intended it can lead to substantial water damage to your home or structure. You may think that all guttering is the same and its just an aesthetic choice, but there are several considerations you should take when selecting your guttering.

Beware of the amount of rainfall your project is likely to receive on average each year, different areas of the UK are prone to more rainfall. Areas on higher ground such as the Lake District, Snowdonia and Scottish Highlands receive more than four metres of rain every year. More recently Southwest England has been prone to increased rainfall along with Western and Central Wales. Buying a well-established brand with excellent quality control and large range of solutions could see you quid’s in.

With the ever-increasing volume of rainfall, we are seeing great demand for higher capacity guttering such as Hi-Cap and Niagara (when used with 80mm downpipe) and Xtraflo which has a maximum flow rate of 4.30 litres per second.

Here at Meridian we are Stockists of one of the leading brands FLOPLAST, with a great range of domestic and commercial systems to choose from in a range of popular colours including Anthracite Grey. Come in and ask our staff for advice on the best system for you.

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