AN EXPLODED VIEW OF A TYPICAL BRETT MARTIN
RAINWATER INSTALLATION
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HANDLING
Brett Martin Rainwater systems are light in weight
and are therefore easy to handle. As with all other
quality materials, Rainwater components should
be handled with due care at all times to avoid
damage and preserve appearance.
STORAGE
All Rainwater components should be stored
under conditions which will prevent damage and
preserve appearance. Gutter sections, pipes and
fittings should be kept in a cool dry store, with
lengths of gutter and pipe stacked horizontally
on a smooth, level and continuous base to avoid
distortion. Stacks should not be more than 1.2m
high to prevent overloading and damage to
bottom layers in the stack. Where gutters, pipes
or fittings are stored outdoors, leave all items in
their packaging until sold or installed to maintain
their original appearance. |
GUTTER INSTALLATION
Brett Martin Rainwater gutters, in all four sizes, can
be efficiently installed if the following procedures
are followed.
Rainwater systems are supported by the outlet
joint/union bracket and external angles as well as
the gutter support brackets, all of which must be
fixed, wherever possible to the fascia or support
bracket, or the system securely held by rise and fall
brackets, to ensure trouble-free lifetime service.
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
• Position the gutter outlet vertically above
the drain inlet or gully from which the
rainwater will be conveyed to the underground
drainage system.
• Fix the outlet in position on the fascia allowing for
whatever fall, if any, is required.
• Fix the gutter support bracket furthest from the outlet
at a position on the fascia which will produce a run of gutter
either horizontal or to the desired fall.
• Stretch a line taut between the fixed outlet
and support bracket, establishing a straight
gutter line.
• Fix the remainder of the fittings to the fascia
following this line, a joint bracket being
positioned at each junction of two gutter
sections.
• Where, due to the absence of a fascia or the
design of the building support fittings cannot be
fixed, the rafter top bracket and side bracket
provide alternatives.
• Rise and fall brackets driven into the wall will
support the gutter system where there is no
fascia and rafter brackets are impractical.
Position these against alternate sides of joint
brackets, running outlets or angles along the
installation to prevent excessive thermal
movement in any one direction. |
 RAFTER TOP BRACKET |
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| RAFTER SIDE BRACKET |
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| RISE & FALL BRACKET |
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