How to install gutters: how to connect gutters and pipes. Gutter coupling of the VINYLON gutter system Choice of material: PVC or metal

Building a drainage system scheme is a task that can be solved independently if the roof structure is simple: two- or four-slope, without complex geometry. Taking into account the fact that factory polymer and metal-plastic systems are produced in all sizes and are equipped with a set of auxiliary parts, installation will take a minimum of time. Important questions to study:

  • How to connect drains so that the system remains airtight and does not deform during operation even in difficult meteorological conditions.
  • How to install assembled gutters and pipes.

Complete set of factory drainage systems

Building a diagram and calculating the number of parts

The roofing part of the drain consists of storm trays mounted on special brackets around the perimeter of the roof. From the horizontal roof lines, a branch is carried out to vertically installed drainpipes. The transition is carried out using elbows and connecting pipes. The outlet is completed with a funnel.

Connecting a funnel to a drainpipe

Drainage schemes for different roof structures

Main planning tasks:

  1. The choice of the diameter of pipes and drain storm trays, the material of manufacture.
  1. Calculation of the footage of molded products, the number of connections for horizontal and vertical lines (couplings for connecting gutters and pipes), corner adapters, fasteners: brackets and holders for pipes.

Drawing up a diagram begins with marking the main lines for collecting rainwater and determining the installation points for drains.

Ready-made drainage calculation schemes for different types of roofs

After the formation of the primary scheme, the required diameter of the products is determined. To select the size you need to know the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe roof. Sum the area of ​​all slopes. The diameter is selected separately for gutters and gutters.

If the value obtained is up to 70 sq. m, then choose parts with a cross section of 75 to 90 mm. With a total area of ​​up to 100 sq. m - products must be with a diameter of 90 to 120 mm. For roofs larger than 100 sq. m, use gutters with a diameter of up to 150 mm.

Choice of material: PVC or metal

For roofs with a small area, gutter systems made of PVC - a polymeric material are chosen. Plastic products will last up to 25 years in favorable conditions. Advantages:

  • There are no problems with connecting gutters made of plastic - ready-made couplings are used.
  • Light weight - easy and convenient installation.
  • Ease of processing and quick installation of fasteners.

Plastic is the best choice for garage drains, baths, outbuildings, and low buildings.

Plastic and metal-polymer systems are produced in a wide range of shades

For the organization of drainage systems of cottages, houses with a large roof area or a roof of complex shape, it is preferable to use metal-polymer structures. The material is multi-layered: several protective polymer layers are applied to the metal base to protect against moisture. Products are not subject to temperature deformation, installation with an increased step between fasteners is allowed.

Installation of the system is quite laborious due to the complexity of cutting, processing the material and the heavy weight of the structures.

Calculation of fittings and system elements

System details: pipes, trays and couplings

Calculation of molded parts - gutters and downpipes:

  • The standard length of storm trays is 300 cm. Calculation: the perimeter of the roof (the length of all horizontal lines) in meters divided by 3. It is worth adding 10% of the margin to the resulting number so as not to join short segments.

Planning the installation of one-piece parts and joining segments

  • General rule: one drain point is enough for a straight section up to 10 m long. If the length exceeds 10 - 12 m, 2 outlets are installed. The total number of gutters is calculated from the number of straight horizontal lines.

Installation of gutters on straight sections

Auxiliary elements - brackets, couplings, with the help of which the gutters and pipes are connected.

Brackets are mounted every 40 - 90 cm: plastic systems require a step of 40 - 60 cm, for metal-plastic lines, the distance between the fasteners is increased to 60 - 90 cm. The number of couplings for straight segments is calculated by the number of junction points of the sections. Corner connectors: internal - by the number of internal turns, external - by the number of turns at the outer corners. The number of funnels is equal to the number of drains.

Connectors and accessories for gutters

Installation of plastic and metal-plastic drains

After purchasing the parts, proceed to the installation. The first stage is preparation. To connect and fix the gutters you will need the following tools:

  • Ruler (water level), twine or fishing line, marker.
  • Screws of different lengths.
  • Screwdriver, hacksaw for cutting plastic and metal.
  • Sealant.

Double slope on a long stretch

The first stage of installation is the installation of fasteners. Brackets are attached to the rafters or frontal board for installing the gutter. The optimal distance between adjacent hooks is up to 60 cm. The extreme elements should be 10–15 cm from the edge of the roof slope. When marking the installation line, a slope of up to 2 - 3 mm per meter is necessarily formed.

Gutter connection methods

There are three ways to securely connect the gutters of the drain:

  • Glue. A special lockable coupling, made of the same material as the gutter, is supplied with a gasket. For a strong fixation, the place where the tray is attached to the gasket is treated with an adhesive sealant. It is applied to connection of the products which are not subject to strong temperature deformation.

Adhesive connector

  • Beskleyeva. To connect the gutters, use couplings with a strong sealing seal. Connectors with gaskets are used to fix elements of plastic and metal gutters. Suitable for polymer gutters subject to expansion when heated.

  • Soldering. Used only for professional connection of expensive copper gutters and coated steel alloy gutters. Requires perfect processing of edges and cutting parts with millimeter accuracy.

Choose the drain connection method recommended by the manufacturer. When designing system connectors, engineers take material characteristics into account. The factory kits provide all the connecting and auxiliary materials for assembling a home system. If the manufacturer recommends an adhesive fixation method, be sure to choose a sealant that is suitable for a particular material. To connect the gutters at an angle along the edges of the roof, use corner adapters with seals.

Connection locks: glueless connection method

Details for adhesive and sealing joining of horizontal sections differ in length: sealing connectors are long, locks for adhesive joining are short. The size of the connectors is selected according to the diameter of the trays, the number is calculated according to the planned connection points. In reserve, it is enough to buy 2 - 3 parts.

Coupling with locks for glueless connection

Glueless products cannot be reinstalled: if a mistake is made during the initial installation, the connector will have to be replaced.

Before connecting the gutters, it is worth checking how far from the fastening hooks the edge of the connector will be: the minimum indent from each edge is 2 cm. The seal is inspected: the rubber must be uniform in color, dense and elastic. If possible, couplings with gaskets made of modified rubber are chosen - the material is more durable.

Distance from the fastener to the edge of the coupling

When connecting to the sealant, a gap is left between the edges of the gutter in the coupling - for free play when the plastic expands under the influence of temperature. The minimum distance is 5 - 6 cm.

The gutter is cut to the required length. Before fixing in the coupling, the cut edges must be processed: the cut must be sanded to a smooth, even state. If notches remain on the plastic, when the gutter expands, the edge may damage the seal.

Some connectors are internally marked with a temperature scale. The edge of the tray is installed in the sleeve at a mark corresponding to the air temperature on the day of installation.

Docking of rectangular sections

The rear edge of the gutter is inserted into the groove of the coupling, the tray is tilted and fixed in the connector by sliding the flange under the groove, or by clamping the factory mechanical lock. The second joint element is also fixed. Connections can be installed without the use of sealant while laying the gutters on the brackets.

Benefits of a glueless joint:

  • Reliability and durability.
  • Protection of the line from deformation - free play inside the coupling compensates for the increase in length when heated.
  • Easy installation.

Installing Sealed Connectors

When choosing an adhesive connection method, it must be remembered that the sealant does not have sufficient elasticity. If you fix the part (plastic) motionlessly, then with a strong expansion there will be a risk of deformation or a breakdown in the connection. For this reason, rigid adhesive fixation is performed only in systems that have greater temperature stability: metal-polymer or metal.

Applying sealant to the connector seal

Cutting is performed with special scissors or a hacksaw; you cannot cut the pipe with a grinder. Under the influence of temperature, the top layer of plastic can melt and flake off the steel.

It is impossible to cut metal with a polymer coating grinder

Sealant is applied to the rubber seal. Two lines - along the edges, indented from the edge of the coupling by a few millimeters, the third - exactly in the center of the connector. Connect the gutters of the drain with the coupling and press. A minimum gap of 2 mm is left in the center. The glue that has come out on the inner surface is removed.

Short connection installation

If the connection is made on the ground, then the installation of the structure on the hooks is carried out only after the sealant has set.

Adhesive fixation of parts: scheme

The advantage of adhesive bonding is absolute tightness: a dense rubber gasket with additional adhesive fixation. The disadvantage is the fragility.

Corner joints: arrangement of internal and external corners

How to connect drains at an angle when you need to go around a ledge, or form a drain on a complex roof? Corner connectors are selected with different angles and directions:

  • Internal connectors.

  • External couplings.

Outside Corner Short Edge

Installation is carried out in the same way as when connecting parts in straight sections. In the corners, an indent from the wall of the house is additionally calculated.

Installation of an external corner joint with an additional bracket

If the swivel connector is with long edges, additional brackets must be installed to fix the part in the correct position. Installation of short corners is carried out without fastening on hooks.

Instead of glue - sealed gaskets

The difficulty of joining lines in a turn lies in the fact that the connection has to be made at a height. To avoid mistakes, the edges of the gutters must be cut and processed in advance. It is easier to connect corners with gutters using the glueless method. If a part with short edges is used, the junction of the gutter with the corner is sealed with glue.

Connecting the gutter with a funnel: instructions

2 types of factory funnels for draining water from the gutter into the downpipe:

  • Funnels with preparation for installation in a horizontal section - with edges equipped with gaskets.

Funnel for connection with gutters

  • Funnels with locks that are put on the tray from the outside.

Metal part with lock

Installation of products of type 1 is simple. At the point of the planned withdrawal, 2 straight segments are connected to the funnel. Connection type 2 requires preparation.

At the junction of the gutter with the funnel, it is necessary to cut a hole for the drain. When cutting, you should study the instructions: the hole can be provided in the form of a cone or a circle.

Conical funnel hole

Some manufacturers offer ready-made gutters with markings for a funnel. The edges of the cut hole are cleaned. They put on a funnel and fix the part with locks to the gutter.

Pipe installation and fastening to the gutter

From the lower edge of the funnel, a transition is made to the vertical section of the drain. Under standard conditions, 2 elbows with an angle of 40 ° are sufficient. The knee with an inward turn from the roof to the wall is connected to the funnel. The second turn is taken away from the pipe. Measure the distance between the edges of the parts. Cut off a piece of pipe. Connect with knees.

Branch from gutter to pipe: connection

Connect the vertical drain with special couplings with seals. When docked, a free play of a few millimeters is left. The upper part of the pipe is inserted into the wide edge of the coupling until it stops against the seal, then it is pulled out in the opposite direction.

Along the lower edge of the drain, a bend is also installed in the form of a knee to drain water into the storm water inlet.

Even the installation of an easy-to-install plastic drain can take time. It is better not to assemble complex metal systems with your own hands. In addition, you will have to work at height, constantly holding heavy gutters on the weight, saving on a professional installation is very doubtful.

The coupling provides a tight connection of the gutters in the VINYLON gutter system. It is attached under the roof to the gutters and provides water collection.

Coupling repeats the diameter of the gutter 125 mm - ideal for your home. At the edges of the gutter there are special stiffeners that keep it from twisting when mounted in a bracket. The patented gutter-bracket-funnel locking system allows you to snap the gutter into the brackets with one simple move. Gutters VINYLON can be installed even alone.

It is worth noting that the drainage system is at the same time an important part of the exterior decor of the house. With PVC gutters VINYLON it is possible to find really interesting solutions. Gutters are produced in the most popular RAL colors and are perfectly combined with any color scheme of the roof and facade.

The manufacturer's warranty on the color fastness of the VINYLON gutter systems is 10 years, and the warranty for the service life is 50 years.

Specifications

  • Stiffening ribs hold their shape and prevent twisting during installation
  • high mechanical strength;
  • tightness;
  • noiselessness;
  • environmental friendliness;
  • the possibility of installation even in sub-zero temperatures, due to the glue-free basis of the structure (installation is possible at temperatures down to –20°C);
  • the ability to quickly restore shape after deformation;
  • resistance to high and low temperatures in the range from -50 to + 50 ° C, solar UV radiation, the influence of other adverse climatic factors;
  • exceptional durability and wear resistance;
  • small mass, which has a positive effect on the condition of the roof and fasteners;
  • ease of installation due to the use of the innovative EasyFix fastening system (gutters are easily mounted in brackets and are securely fixed with one click);
  • ease of care and maintenance;
  • low cost and, as a result, the optimal ratio of price / quality parameters.

Without a well-organized drainage system, the risk of destruction of the facades and the basement of the building under the influence of precipitation increases several times. Therefore, the arrangement of a drain is a reasonable solution for all owners of country houses and other structures. But it must be borne in mind that only high-quality and properly selected components are the key to the effective functioning of the entire drainage system. These include, for example, couplings for gutters.

Product Features

The gutter coupling is one of the important components of the system, without which it is impossible to connect individual pipes into a single structure. The uniqueness of this element lies in its versatility, as it can be used on both sides. This is possible thanks to special rounded edges. On the inside of the PVC sleeve for the gutter there are stops (marked STOP) separating the zone within which it is no longer possible to connect the elements. This is due to the fact that during the operation of the drain, linear expansions and a change in the shape of the system can occur in it, therefore, a gap between the gutters of 2-3 cm should always be maintained. In addition, most products are supplemented with rubber seals and stiffeners, which ensure reliable fastening , protection against distortions and water leaks.

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