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

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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Why choose cast iron ogee guttering for your home?

Why choose cast iron ogee guttering for your home?

Considering cast iron ogee guttering? From ogee to half round, there’s a range of characterful and practical profile styles to explore, but how you can tell which of those is right for your home? Below, we introduce ogee-style guttering and identify the reasons why...

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Skyline Aluminium Made to Order Canopies Installation Video

Skyline Aluminium Made to Order Canopies Installation Video

We’ve installation guidance for all our ranges, either in printable PDFs and/or brief videos to make installation simple for our customers. The latest addition to these is for the Skyline range of aluminium door canopies;  Richmond, Kensington and Finchley. The...

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Infinity Rise & Fall Bracket Installation

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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Revamp your home with our modern front door canopy ideas

Revamp your home with our modern front door canopy ideas

Regardless of whether you’re keen to update the kerb appeal of your business or completely revamp the front of your home, we can provide a solution. Below, you’ll find a selection of tempting modern front door canopy ideas hand-picked by the team at Rainclear Systems...

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Why you should consider a glass canopy?

Why you should consider a glass canopy?

Is the exterior of your home missing something special? Or maybe your front door is always overlooked. Why not consider drawing attention to the entrance of your abode with an unmissable glass canopy? Sleek, stylish and incredibly practical, there are many reasons why...

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What are the benefits of a front door canopy?

What are the benefits of a front door canopy?

Considering buying a canopy for your front door? Before you do, we strongly urge you to do your homework! Not only do we suggest taking a look at the many benefits of installing a front door canopy, but we also recommend exploring the materials and styles on offer...

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

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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Can you connect cast iron guttering to plastic?

Can you connect cast iron guttering to plastic?

Connecting cast iron guttering to its plastic alternative is a rare but important subject when it comes to rainwater systems. Luckily, we have years of invaluable experience supplying and installing cast iron rainwater management systems for customers across the UK,...

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Are cast iron downpipes expensive?

Are cast iron downpipes expensive?

If budget is one of your main considerations when it comes to updating the exterior of your property, then it’s important to do your research. Regardless of whether your heart is set on gleaming copper downpipes or you prefer the traditional appearance of cast iron,...

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Can you repair cast iron downpipes?

Can you repair cast iron downpipes?

Well-maintained cast iron downpipes are strong, durable and resistant to corrosion, but what can be done to repair them if they do sustain damage? Luckily, many repairs can be carried out to keep your rainwater management system in prime condition. Find out how to...

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