How To Tips To Install LYSAGHT® Gutters

Installation

All LYSAGHT® gutters are designed to be fixed with supports spaced at no more than 1200mm intervals, including stop ends.

Lap joints should have a minimum overlap of 25mm in the direction of water flow and be sealed and fastened.

Fall

Install gutters with a suitable fall to avoid ponding and to allow water to easily flow away. Steeper falls are preferred for prolonged life of the gutter. Refer to the BCA and the Australian Standards for guidance.

Metal & timber compatibility

Lead, copper, bare steel and green or some chemically treated timber are not compatible with this product; thus don’t allow any contact of the product with those materials, nor discharge of rainwater from them onto the product. If there are doubts about the compatibility of other products being used, Contact Us.

Sealed Joints

For sealed joints use screws or rivets and neutral cure silicone sealant branded as suitable for use with galvanised or COLORBOND®ZINCALUME® steel.

Clean up

Remove all plastic cover strips from product and dispose of correctly.

Sweep all metallic swarf and other debris from roof areas, gutters,downpipes, overflow devices and all other roof drainage components, at the end of each day and at the completion of the installation.

Maintenance

The roof drainage system (gutter, downpipes, overflow devices and all other components) must be cleaned out on a regular basis.

Refer to our publication Download LYSAGHT® Maintenance Manual for Roofing & Rainwater Goods.