Cast Iron Gutter Joint Sealant

This cast iron gutter sealant can be used for a wide range of applications.

Cast iron gutter joint sealant.

If you have plastic guttering joined with a union piece one of the gaskets seals may be damaged. Squeeze the gutter to release the union piece peel the gasket away and replace it with a new one. Unfortunately with this current problem even after many days curing when a few hours of heavy rain arrives the sealant always seems to develop a weak spot and the water in the gutter begins leaking through underneath again. The most popular way of jointing cast iron gutters is by using a low modulus silicone sealant or specialist rubberized bitumen gutter mastic.

Our cast iron gutter is supplied by hargreaves a traditional foundry based in the north of the uk who are the uk market leaders in cast iron rainwater products and all products are manufactured to bs460. The sealant should be spread evenly within the gutter socket applying additional sealant around the jointing hole before placing the gutter spigot into the socket and compressing both parts using. Gutter repair paints for box valley and industrial guttering located in eaves and central valleys are available to buy today at rawlins paints these gutter lining paints are specialist coatings that ensure all surfaces are waterproofed and uv protected preventing leaks for up to 20 years product dependant. Please note that for orders up to 750 vat our cast iron guttering products are subject to a manufacturers delivery charge of 35 vat.

For a metal gutter scrape any dirt out of the joint and dry it. Cast iron is a sustainable material. The re sealing of joints in cast iron gutters guidance note november 2013 introduction leaking joints on gutter installations are normally due to a breakdown of the old putty compound. Premier pipes are highly resistant to distortion caused by accident or vandalism.

Dowsil 796 neutral silicone sealant is a one part low modulus neutral curing silicone sealant specifically developed for the sealing of pvc u glass glazed surfaces and brickwork. Rated 5 out of 5 by toeknee65 from no nonsense sealant roof and t works just the same as more expensive sealants would i use again definitely date published. It is very popular for perimeter sealing applications of windows and doors read more. This jointing method was historically used however due to ageing the putty hardens and cracks causing dripping joints.

This means that after serving the drainage needs of a building for its lifetime it can be fully recycled not downcycled.