Finlock Concrete Gutter Lining

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Finlock concrete gutter lining.

Re lining concrete gutters. A finlock concrete gutter sits on top of a cavity wall with the block visible half hidden away within the structure of the house. Re lining repair specialists finlock concrete gutters have been used in council houses factories churches and schools since the war as resources such as cast iron and other materials were exhausted. Often referred to as concrete guttering finlock gutters were mainly designed by a company called royston and rather worryingly they now cause long term problems for countless property owners.

The flat smooth bottom allows self cleaning and promotes excellent rainwater flow characteristics. The purpose for which finlock gutters were introduced these gutters were formally introduced as a replacement to cast iron guttering systems. Did a very thorough and good job. Finlock gutters are a system of guttering made of concrete.

Finlock or concrete gutters have a history of failing. Why do they fail. This is the third time that we have used finlock services. Rainshield continuous aluminium liner for concrete block finlock style guttering.

Concrete is an absorbant product. Finlock concrete gutters relining and sealing unlike modern plastic gutter profiles finlock concrete systems are so heavy that they suffer from frequent downward movement especially over window frames that are unable to support the weight of the blocks. Concrete gutter lining mw roofline concrete gutters including finlock concrete gutters usually start to break down after 30 years. This membrane is manufactured by resitrix comes in a roll 10 000mm long by 1 000mm wide which will cover most domestic properties in one length without any joins.

Water eventually finds it s way through the mortared joints and in most cases water seeps behind the concrete gutter causing damp inside upstairs bedrooms. As always they are prompt carry out good quality work and at a reasonable price. Rolled on site to specification the seamless aluminium liner creates an effective maintenance free leak proof channel. They re usually found in properties that were built between the 1950s and the 70s.