This is echoed by Charlie, who says, ‘There’s no point cleaning the mould until the damage to the gutters and downpipes is fixed, or it will just keep coming back.’ 3. They have come loose ...

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Zinc-copper-titanium alloy to BS EN 988; Stainless steel: austenitic grade 1.4301 to BS EN 10088 (UK type 304). BS EN 612, the European standard for metal sheet eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes ...

GUTTERS AND downpipes should be cleaned and checked for signs of necessary repairs at least twice a year. Typically, the best times to do this are late spring and late autumn. If you suspect a ...