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 with next day delivery
- Position Fascia Brackets at 915mm centres, using at least 3 brackets per gutter length.
- Allow one more bracket per angle or outlet.
How many downpipe clips do I need & how far apart should downpipe clips be?
- Downpipe clips are 2 per 3metre length – then add one additional one to the total for each drop.
What size clip for downpipe?
When selecting downpipe clips, it’s essential to match the clip size with the downpipe size for a secure fit. For 60mm downpipes, use 60mm downpipe clips; for 80mm downpipes, choose 80mm clips; and for 100mm downpipes, opt for 100mm clips. To make your shopping experience easier, our website features a ‘filter by’ size option. Simply use the filter located in the right-hand column on desktop or at the top on mobile devices, ensuring you view only the products that match your required size.
For more details, check out the installation guidance videos.
Contemporary pressed or extruded aluminium guttering ranges
SnapIT Half Round & Moulded:
- Position Fascia Brackets at 750mm centres, using at least 4 brackets per gutter length.
- Allow one more bracket per angle or outlet.
How many downpipe clips do I need & where to put downpipe clips?
- Downpipe clips are 2 per 3metre length – then add one additional one to the total for each drop, to secure the final 1.5mtres. Downpipe clips are designed to hold and secure downpipes in place after installation.
Everything else in the contemporary aluminium range:
- Position Fascia Brackets at 915mm centres, using at least 3 brackets per gutter length.
- Allow one more bracket per angle or outlet.
- Downpipe clips are 2 per 3metre length – then add one additional one to the total for each drop, to secure the final 1.5mtres.
Cast Aluminium guttering ranges
- Use at least 2 brackets per 1.83m gutter length.
- Allow one more bracket per angle or outlet.
- Heritage pipes come with cast ears, but the final pipe of the drop will need either an eared shoe to secure the bottom of the drop, or a downpipe clip if it’s going straight into a gulley. Downpipe clips must be secured onto the wall using specific types of downpipe screws
For more details, check out the installation guidance PDF.
Cast Iron guttering ranges
- Use at least 2 brackets per 1.83m gutter length.
- Allow one more bracket per angle or outlet.
- Cast Iron pipes come with cast ears, but the final pipe of the drop will need either an eared shoe to secure the bottom of the drop, or a downpipe clip if it’s going straight into a gulley. Downpipe clips must be secured onto the wall using specific types of downpipe screws
For more details, check out our other installation guidance articles
All Apex round cast iron pipes and downpipe clips are in stock and available for immediate purchase and next day delivery.
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