EAVESTROUGH

 

When Ultimate installs EAVESTROUGHING:

 

THE EAVESTROUGHS ARE MADE ON SITE

 

By making the eavestrough on site, you're assured of a continuous channel therefore there will be no joints in which to leak.

 

 

EAVESTROUGH MATERIALS

 

Made from 4" or 5" Aluminum or Galvalume. Strip mitred corners are used instead of unsightly homemade corners. The eavestrough and downpipes have a baked on enamel finish with several colours to choose from.

 

 

EAVESTROUGHING MACHINE SET-UP

 

Our eavestrougher is a machinist by trade. He adjusts the machine on a regular basis to assure the finished product coming out of the machine is crease free. It is surprising the number of eavestroughers that put up creased trough because of their inability to adjust their machines.

 

 

FASTENING MATERIAL USED ARE HANGERS AND 2" WOOD SCREWS, NOT NAILS

 

Using screws increase the adhesion of the trough to the fascias board. Ice build up on the lower end of the roof into the trough forces the trough away from the fascia board. Our trough will remain in its original state longer than one installed with nails.

The only exception to the rule would be if you have a tar and gravel roof. In this case we use an extra tar and gravel flashing of 2 1/2" x 1". The 2 ½" flashing section goes behind the gravel stop which provides an extra inch overhang into the eavestrough. Also by pulling the trough to the fascia board, our trough is installed straighter than once that is nailed from the face.

From the ground, no fastening devices are visible; the result is one continuous, straight smooth finish.

 

 

SIMPLE USE OF A LEVEL

 

We use a level when installing the trough to ensure the slope is sufficient. Most installers just assume that is the trough is sloped in relation to the fascia board, the slope is sufficient. Often, however, the house has settled and the trough must be adjusted accordingly. THE LEVEL NEVER LIES.

 

 

SILICONE SEALANT

 

We use high quality sealant on the corners, end caps and downspouts. Silicone has proven itself to be long lasting and very adhesive.