Roof gutters need to be cleaned out and in good condition to do the job they were designed for, namely redirecting water from your roof to a drain. If the gutter is blocked or damaged water can build up and / or overflow down walls creating a risk of damp occuring in your property. Fortunately replacing PVC gutters and down pipes is not too difficult to do, and can be done with a handful of tools a power / battery hammer drill and an extension ladder (See How to install section). There is a wide range of  gutter profile and fittings available in most DIY stores (See diagrams at … [Read more...]