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Gutter installation

In our video tutorial you will find step-by-step instructions for installing the RainWay gutter system

Step-by-step instructions for installing gutters

  • instruction 1. Before installing the rainwater system, it is essential to determine the location of the downpipes, taking into account the direction of water drainage, the location of the ground drainage points and the view of the facade. Each running outlet should be installed per each 10 meters of gutter length.
  • instruction 2. Using a cord, determine the slope towards the drain, approximately 2 cm by 10 m of gutter length. Than install the gutter brackets at the highest points.
  • instruction 3. Install runnig outlets in the places where drain downpipe will be connected later. The running outlets should be at the lowest points of the gutters!
  • instruction 4. Use 6 brackets per one gutter piece, at a distance no more than 55 cm between brackets. Install them no further than 10 cm from the running outlets, gutter unions and gutter angles.
  • instruction 5. The installation of the gutters should begin are from the running outlet. The edge of the gutter should be at the level of the marks on the running outlet. The gutter is inserted into the brackets and connecting elements starting from the back wall of the gutter.
  • instruction 6. The gutters are connected to each other with a gutter union. The edges of the gutters should be in line with the marks on the gutter union. Once connected, the gutter union is attached to a roof wind board.
  • instruction 7. To cut the gutters and downpipes the hacksaw should be used. Rough edges then smoothed with a file.
  • instruction 8. The gutter angles should be connected according to marks, the same way as gutter unions were.
  • instruction 9.Attach the stopends at its places at the edge of the gutters. The distance from the stopends to the side roof board or to the wall should be at least 3 cm.
  • instruction 10. Installation of pipes starts from the runnig outlet. With a significant roof extension between the double socket bends (67 * or 87 *), a pipe section is used. To avoid sagging pipes, it is recommended to fix them with connecting elements using PVC glue, sealant or other means (rivets, self-tapping screws L-12mm)
  • instruction 11. With a small distance between an eave overhang and a wall a pipe coupling or a combination of single socket and double socket bends should be used. The arrow on the connectors and socket bend indicates the direction of water flow, and is always pointed downwards. The fixation of elements to each other is the same as at previous step 10.
  • instruction 12. A downpipe bracket is installed right under the bend. When connecting pipes, leave a gap of about 10 mm for linear thermal expansion. No glue should be is used!
  • instruction 13. Use connectors to connect downpipes to each other. An arrow on the connector indicates the direction of water flow and always points downward. A bracket is installed under the connector. Due to thermal expansion, the downpipe should not be fully inserted. Leave the gap of about is 10 mm. Do not fix a downpipe to the connector!
  • instruction 14. Downpipe brackets are mounted to a wall with wall plugs and screws. The distance between the brackets should not exceed 1.5 m.
  • instruction 15.The branches are installed in the same way as connectors. To connect a 75 mm pipe to a 100 mm with a branch, an adaptor is used.
  • instruction 16. The lower bend should be fixed to a downpipe (see step 10). Only PVC glue is used for gluing. The downpipe is fixed with a bracket. A distance to the bend is 2 cm, and a distance to the ground level not less than 20 cm.

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Typical mistakes when installing gutters

  • Installation at subzero temperatures
  • Not latching gutters into brackets
  • Insufficient number of gutter brackets
  • The distance to the wall must be at least 3 cm
  • The distance from the union to the bracket is more than 10 cm.
  • The distance from the bend to the ground is less than 20 cm.
  • Lubrication of rubber bands with glue or silicone.

Installation of soffits

In our video tutorial you will find step-by-step instructions for installing the RainWay soffit

Step-by-step instructions for installing soffits

Различные софиты составляют модульную систему, отличающуюся конкретным целевым предназначением. Они защищают карнизы, выступы, подшивки крыши от негативного воздействия дождей и снегов. Виниловые софиты также отлично зарекомендовали себя как защита для чердаков, мансард и т.Д. Подшивка производится с помощью антикоррозионных гвоздей и шурупов сразу после монтажа кровли. Нарезать софиты необходимо в соответствии с параметрами карнизного свеса, но следует учитывать температурное расширение.

Конструкция софита состоит из следующих элементов:

Перед монтажом софита все отделочные работы и утепление дома должны быть завершены. Установку лучше не начинать, если температура снизилась до 0 °С.

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Step-by-step instructions for installing Premium soffits

Premium Rainway soffits provide a beautiful and functional finish for the space under the roof. The wide-plank effect and natural wood grain give roof structures an aesthetic appeal. The satin finish of the panels creates a soft, pearlescent sheen. Hidden perforations, invisible to the naked eye, ensure the necessary ventilation for the roof and attic. Premium soffits are made of durable vinyl, which provides strength and flexibility, preventing deformation, delamination, and cracking.

The Premium soffit system consists of the following components:

  • instruction Installation of a supporting structure made of wooden slats.
  • instruction A diagram showing how to install wooden slats, depending on the length of the roof overhang.
  • instruction The diagram shows the installation of J and H profiles and the installation of soffit panels.
  • instruction Connection point between the panel and the J-profile. Screw in the self-tapping screws only through the center of the mounting hole. Do not screw them into the body of the profile. Do not tighten the self-tapping screw all the way; leave a small gap between the head and the panel to allow for free horizontal movement.
  • instruction Cutting and installing soffit panels.

Recommendations and advice for installation

  • Install the unit at temperatures ranging from 0°C to +30°C.
  • Before beginning installation, unpack all the panels, lay them out on a flat surface, and compare their colors. A slight difference in shade is acceptable.
  • For scaffolding, use wooden planks made of high-quality wood, free of knots, dry (with a moisture content of 14–19%), properly treated with an antiseptic, and with minimum dimensions of 50 × 25 mm.
  • Use standard carpentry tools to work on wooden strips and profiles.
  • Do not install dark-colored panels and mounting strips (brown, graphite, black, golden oak) in areas exposed to direct sunlight.
  • White soffit panels may be installed in the lower part of the roof space and on the gables of the house that are exposed to direct sunlight, provided that the panel length does not exceed 1square meter.
  • When installing, take into account the natural dimensional changes in PVC products caused by temperature fluctuations. Panels and mounting strips may change in length by 2.1 mm per 3-meter section for every 10°C difference in temperature.
  • Always follow the installation instructions.

Rules for storage of soffits

  • Do not damage the factory packaging;
  • Store soffits only in covered areas;
  • Make sure the room is well ventilated and that the temperature stays between -40 and +40°C;
  • Stack the soffits on pallets or racks in no more than 5 rows high.

Rules for the carriage of soffits

  • The temperature inside the cargo area must not exceed +50°C;
  • Packages containing products must not extend beyond the length of the truck bed;
  • The soffit must be secured during transport and transported in a covered vehicle;
  • Do not stack cargo on the soffit panel, as this causes the product to deform;
  • Do not drop, bend, or deform the packaging while unloading.

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