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Installation Guidance for Side-Fix and Top-fix Rafter Brackets

Create a fall of 1:600 to 1:350 (max) tying string from the first bracket (i.e. the highest) at one end of the gutter run to the last bracket (i.e. the lowest one – the one nearest the outlet and the downpipe) at the other end.

Fit all the other brackets with apporx. 915mm* centres along the ‘fall’.
(*This video should be a helpful guide for installing side-fix rafter brackets in general, but this figure applies specifically to Infinity guttering)

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Infinity Rise & Fall Bracket Installation

We’ve produced installation guidance in printable PDFs and as videos to make it simple for customers to follow. The latest addition to these guides is for the Rise & fall bracket – essential when your property doesn’t have a fascia board to attach the gutter to and rafter brackets are impractical. Watch the video now: 

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Why doesn’t my ‘Infinity’ guttering look level?

It’s deliberately designed with the inside edge sitting slightly higher than the outside edge, so rather than having guttering that’s level front to back, there is a very slight tilt away from the wall to protect the wall against overflow in case of heavy rain

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Why should I choose galvanised steel guttering?

Galvanised steel does not crack or warp like plastic guttering. And although unlike either aluminium or plastic, steel itself is susceptible to rust, the galvanising process (the application of a protective zinc coating) means that galvanised steel guttering is...

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On-site Storage Instructions for Metal Products

We stock huge quantities of metal rainwater systems, metal drainage solutions, metal roofline and aluminium architectural products – so that you can order when you need them and not have them taking up space on site. BUT if you do need to store our products onsite...

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Cutting Metal Guttering Methods

We often get asked what the right equipment or method is for cutting metal guttering and downpipes. The answer depends on the metal that you intend cutting or drilling into.

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How many brackets will I need?

We often get asked how many brackets will be needed per length of metal guttering. The answer depends on the metal guttering range that you have bought. Galvanised Steel /Copper/ Zinc /Stainless Steel guttering ranges Image1: Steel, copper, zinc Position Fascia...

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