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Springing into Action: Why Aluminium Gutters are the Hottest Trend this Season!

Hey there fellow spring enthusiasts! As we shake off the frosty winter blues and welcome the chirping birds and blooming flowers, it’s time to give our homes a little TLC. And what better way to do that than by jazzing up your house with some shiny, new aluminium gutters?

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Aluminium gutters? Really?” Yes, really! Forget the boring old plastic ones or the rusty metal ones that make your house look like it’s stuck in the ’90s.

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Why aluminium gutters?

Aluminium gutters have been gaining popularity in the UK due to their long-lasting durability and cost-effectiveness. Compared to other materials like PVC or steel, aluminium gutters require less frequent replacements, making them an ideal choice for homeowners, builders, and contractors looking for a long-term solution. In this buying guide, we’ll focus on Alumasc gutters and provide an overview of their features, as well as important factors to consider when selecting and installing an aluminium gutter system.

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Top tips: aluminium gutters

Aluminium gutters are a popular choice amongst homeowners and contractors throughout the UK due to their durable, sustainable and recyclable properties. Here are some top tips for aluminium gutter installation.

  1. Different styles of aluminium gutters:
    • Half-round gutters: shaped like a half-circle, often used for more traditional or historic homes
    • Box gutters: square or rectangular in shape, often used on commercial buildings
    • Moulded Ogee, providing a sleek,

Spring time gutter cleaning

Introduction

When the weather begins to warm up, the birds begin to sing, and the flowers begin to bloom, spring is a great time of year. However, cleaning your gutters becomes a must as soon as spring arrives. As they aid in directing rainfall away from the foundation of your home, gutters are a crucial component of the roofing system of your house. However, they can result in water damage and other expensive issues if they are blocked with leaves,

Cast Iron Benefits

The 6 amazing benefits of cast iron gutter and pipe

But AGD – the clue is in the name, you only supply aluminium gutters right? Wrong! At AGD we understand the properties of cast iron and have experience supplying, installing and maintaining it on a range of buildings nationwide.

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Cast Iron does not, and will not bend or change shape under significant load. This means it is the ideal selection for long term investment and management of a property.

Preparing your roof for Spring

As the weather starts to get warmer after enduring the harsh months of winter, there has never been a better time to get your roof ready for Spring! Inspection of your roof following the cold and wet winter months is crucial for the longevity of your roof. One way of observing the health of your roof is by careful inspection from ground level, however, for a more coherent and thorough inspection, it may be necessary to get onto your roof.