Galvanised Steel Standard 1 Hole Gutter Spike 300mm

Galvanised Steel Standard 1 Hole Gutter Spike 300mm for Rise & Fall Bracket 300mm

Drive In spike for Rise & Fall gutter bracket for cast iron guttering. The drive in spike is manufactured from a 5mm x 20mm steel profile provide longevity and excellent strength in all weather.  After all there is no point in paying out for cast iron guttering and then using sub-standard brackets to hold it up.

Specification

Material: Steel
Finish: Hot Dip Galvanised
Length: 300mm
Width: 20mm
Thickness: 5mm
Hole Diameter: 9mm

Used for-

As most period properties have a cast iron rainwater system, it is recommended that the brackets are either repaired or replaced with reproduction cast iron brackets in the same profile. However, mild steel brackets can be used but they need to be robust enough to hold up cast iron gutters and most modern day off-the-shelf brackets are only suitable for modern day materials. Again, choosing a British made bracket with a more substantial cup and thicker thread for a rise and fall bracket will provide a more robust solution.

A rise and fall bracket with a thick thread is also particularly useful where an old building has suffered from settlement which has caused the roof to sway or swag.  This irregularity of levels at the rafters can cause problems when fitting or repairing the gutter. A rise and fall bracket can be adjusted according to the rise and fall of the gutter. This is particularly useful with cast iron guttering which is a lot more rigid than plastic and considered a more appropriate replacement material for historic buildings.  An existing fascia will also help the irregularity of levels but again putting up a new fascia would not look in keeping with a period property.  Where there is no fascia, a drive in rise and fall bracket will provide a sturdy support.