Conservatory Box Gutter Repair

It is not unusual over time for conservatory roof panels to slip down and move out of alignment skylights and roof vents to leak boxed and valley gutters to leak.

Conservatory box gutter repair.

Types of repair for a box gutter that don t work. We often come across box gutters and valleys on conservatories which have been incorrectly formed or not catered for at all. In order to do a proper repair on a box gutter certain roof panels need to be removed to gain access to the gutter. A dedicated conservatory repair engineer will be able to trace and resolve all such issues.

In our experience the majority of issues which develop over time with a conservatory roof can successfully be remedied with a comprehensive repair. To ensure that box gutters offer complete protection it s important that they are of high quality and installed correctly. Conservatory gutters on the whole are quite flimsy and poorly constructed. We quite often find that an insufficient number of brackets have been fitted from new as it makes the gutter easier to install.

Blocked gutters are a common source of leaks if rainwater starts to build up and has nowhere else to go. How i did a temporary repair to a tin boxed gutter. The brackets are fitted internally and clipped to the ring beam. The box gutter system is not an add on attachment to the house but is actually a part of the roofing.

Most box gutters consist largely of wooden materials and have a metal lining in the bottom. A conservatory box gutter leak can be very destructive to plaster walls. If you re experiencing problems with the gutter around your conservatory or a box gutter between the conservatory and your house wall give us a call. Box gutters most commonly exist in older and historic homes and may have problems that you can repair rather than replace the gutter system completely.

If lead lined the lead in a box gutter or valley expands and contracts with heat over time and if not fitted correctly this will lead to stress cracks forming in the lead and an entry point through which water will penetrate resulting in a leaky conservatory. A leaking conservatory box gutter can be problematic for homeowners. Other common areas where roof leaks occur include where the conservatory joins the house such as from a faulty box gutter or from around opening roof vents. Conservatory box gutters are also designed to prevent damp spots and leaking.

Call 0161 339 4982 we d love to help. The water overflow the sides of the gutter creating a cascade of water that spills into your garden or could enter your conservatory if the seals around the adjoining parts.