Gutters

It's a dirty job, but someone's got to it.

It didn’t take people long to realise that water coming down a roof wants to go to the ground, and if we have a door under that roof not only are we going to get wet but the floor of our house, hut, cave is going to get wet and damaged not to mention muddy. How to fix this? Divert the water away from the door. We then realised that the walls around the door didn’t suffer as much water ingress damage and so channels to divert rainwater away from the building’s exterior walls and foundations or Gutters came about.

Wood was the original material used but it rots, the Romans used Lead and collected the water – causing more problems than it solved when they stored and then drank the water. Now there is a range of materials and styles used for gutters and choosing the correct material, shape and fittings for your gutters can be tricky, so let us take care of everything to get your property ready for the eventual Scottish rain.

For example, cast iron is an excellent option; ideal for listed buildings and heritage site properties and adds a touch of class and character to new homes. It's incredibly durable with a great life span, and once painted can retain its colour for a long time. A bonus is that it's also less likely to creak in harsh winds or rain as PVC might, meaning it's both more robust and quieter, however it does have a bigger price tag.

Size is also an important thing to consider when installing or maintaining your gutters. At MF Roofing will measure the area of your roof to ensure your gutters are appropriate for the property, checking flow capacity, the number of rainwater outlets, alignment and piping.

Installation

Regardless of your property or the material and the size of the guttering, MF Roofing provides reliable, top-quality installation (and maintenance).

Fitting gutters is a more complex task than some may think, it's more than just a few screws or some strong glue; however, we have the experience and the knowledge to tackle any job.

We guarantee to make sure your gutters are right for your property, are securely fitted and function well, this includes a check for water tightness and gutter alignment thus ensuring your new gutters last for as long as possible. Not only that but MF Roofing also includes services such as eaves guard protection, which are installed to protect your roof by ensuring the smooth channelling of rainwater into the gutters.

Blocked gutters are more than just a nuisance; if left unattended, they can do unseen damage to your property's pointing, brickwork and masonry.

If left to fill without regular cleaning, gutters can become too heavy and begin to pull away from the walls they're attached to. This not only damages those walls but also distorts the gutters themselves, leading to further issues and most likely new gutters.

MF Roofing can also help with this maintenance.

We're not just available for large installation and repair jobs; we're also on hand to give them a clean and a check-up when needed. Let us remove any blockage and keep your gutters clear. We specialise in the safe removal of moss, weeds, leaves and the build-up of silt.

Our Team are all fully training in working at height (anything higher than ground level according to the Health and Safety training), meaning they are not scared of heights and can safely do the job.

Our guttering services include:

• Gutter installation (regardless of material.)
• Leak repairs
• General maintenance (to ensure longevity)
• Eaves guard installation

MF Roofing is not only specialists in the installation and maintenance of Flat roofing but are experts in the roofing industry. Whether it's flat roofing, tiles, slate, guttering or leadwork, please give us a call or email to discuss any work you need.