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Gutters & Drainpipes

Diagram E9 - Gutters and drainpipes - Fixings

Ensure that gutters are fixed adequately with the correct capacity and fall for the roof it drains. Also ensure there is an appropriate number of downpipes to drain the gutter.

Before finishing begins, ensure that the house is closed to the weather. This will avoid damage to finishes due to weather exposure.

Screeds - Drying Out

Diagram E10 - Drying out screed

Ensure sufficient time is allocated for drying of wet finishes; hanging doors too early could result in twisting or warping. To speed up drying of wet finishes, allow adequate ventilation.

Ventilation Roof Screed Air to water heat pump Air to air heat pump Air to ground heat pump IS 440 Roof insulation Time and temperature Tongue and groove Roof lights External doors Fire doors Internal doors Ventilation Mechanical ventilation Natural ventilation