To measure up the guttering required allow a minimum 100mm extra for any joints and add at least twice the width of the gutter to allow for mitres to be cut at external corners.
How to install guttering
 ●1 SECURE THE BRACKETS by setting up a stringline to position the base of the gutter along the fascia with a fall to the spouts of 12mm every six metres. Use galvanised clouts to secure the gutter brackets 1200mm apart.
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