Gutter systems "Technonikol" produced in Russia differ in the material of manufacture and type of installation. Used to effectively collect rain and melt water from the roofs of private houses. They are distinguished by ease of installation, attractive appearance and the presence of special fasteners to reduce the number of holders.
Varieties of gutter systems "Technonikol"
The external gutters of this brand are made of 0.5 mm thick steel with double-sided polymer coating and durable PVC.
Systems consist of several elements that are ideally equipped with each other:
- gutters;
- pipe segments;
- connecting elements - angles and couplings;
- overflow funnels with protective grilles;
- fasteners.
The length of the gutter of the Technonikol system is three meters. Width - 12.5 cm. The size of the drain pipes with a cross section of 8 cm is also three meters.
The manufacturer offers elements for plastic internal water supply. These are funnels of a special type, designed to collect and further drain water on flat roofs covered with roll materials. They are installed in places with the lowest elevations. Such devices can last longer than a quarter of a century. They are equipped with collapsing traps of foliage, which are placed on the water intake bowl. If the roof is not insulated, electrical heating equipment is possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
A common advantage of plastic and metal structures is their ease of assembly and ergonomics. The design of the gutters is universal and suitable for any style and architectural solutions of private houses. The connection of parts is tight: all elements are equipped with rubber seals and latches to prevent leaks.
The roundness of the outer corner and the funnel, exactly repeating the groove shape, give aesthetics and interfere with the accumulation of debris and snow. You can use such devices in any climate zone - they withstand temperatures from minus 50 to plus 50 degrees.
A plus is the diverse color variation of the gutters. In the catalogs of the manufacturer or its official representatives, you can choose the necessary shade to match the roof, facade decoration or site fencing.
The difference between Technonikol systems and models of gutters of other brands is that the number of connecting and mounting parts is minimized.
Other advantages are based on the characteristics used for the manufacture of materials. Thanks to the polymer layer, metal-plastic constructions do not lend themselves well to corrosion, they are strong and durable. Parts are designed so that during assembly it is extremely difficult to damage the coating. The inner steel layer makes the structure resistant to mechanical damage.
The advantages of a plastic spillway include:
- the impossibility of corrosion changes - there is nothing to rust there;
- resistance to ultraviolet radiation and chemically active environments;
- light weight, which simplifies installation;
- budget cost.
Light weight makes it much easier to carry out any repair work or change a part that has become unusable. The system easily adapts to the roof of any shape and size thanks to a large assortment of components and additional elements.
PVC products are plastic. They do not crack under the influence of water pressure or temperature changes, but stretch and then take their previous shape. To increase the water tightness of the connection nodes when assembling plastic parts, silicone sealants can be used.
The disadvantages of the plastic system include damage to elements in a direct impact.But this damage is quite difficult.
Metal-plastic parts are stronger, but they have their own minus. During the descent of water there is the sound of droplet fractions, as in heavy rain.
Due to the not too large cross-section, the pipes may not cope with the abundance of precipitation, therefore this system is rather weak for tropical showers. For Russian conditions, such a diameter is enough.
The company gives a guarantee for the goods for a period of 15 years, even under intense loads. In fact, the device will last at least twice as long, provided that all operating rules are followed, and the installation was carried out correctly.
Rules and stages of installation
Mounting the structure is not too difficult if you observe the following recommendations:
- Focus on sealing the junction of the funnel, gutter and pipe.
- When contouring a roof with a complex configuration, use connecting elements with different scan angles.
- Be sure to align the center of the gutter with the edge of the roof, and set its inner side 50–80 mm from the wall of the house.
- Make a slope of the gutter about 3-5 degrees.
- Fix the brackets at a distance of half a meter from each other.
- Prepare safety equipment, tools and carefully read the instructions from the manufacturer.
Before proceeding with the installation of the spillway, a frontal board is installed. When assembling a drainage system using funnels as load-bearing elements, the installation begins with their fastening. In another situation, the holders are first fixed on the cornice board, necessary to support the gutter.
Installation instructions for both metal and polymer gutter system "Technonikol" is not much different. Assembly is carried out in stages:
- Inspect the building to identify the location of the spillway parts. At this stage, the main thing is to calculate the length of the system and the exact dimensions of the pipes, as well as their number.
- Determine the installation location of the main drain funnel, and, having retreated 15 cm from the wall, install the first holder. Fix the bracket in the corners of the cornice and further strengthen it with twine. Mounts are mounted from the inside to the outer edge. The latches must be snapped to the end, otherwise the structural integrity will be violated.
- Starting from the drain funnel, install the gutters in the brackets. Their ends are inserted into the funnels from the inside out to the click. Use couplings to connect them together.
- Start installing the drain pipes. The first is to the main funnel. Secure the pipe elements using clamps.
After all the elements are in place, mount the external plug and protective grilles to prevent clogging with leaves, branches and debris.
Cost of components
The price of Technonikol plastic and metal gutter systems is formed depending on the following indicators:
- roof area;
- geometry complexity and building size;
- the required number of elements used;
- the size of the ledge of the roof over the wall;
- indent value for installing the water intake.
You can see the prices on the manufacturer's website. Plastic parts will be cheaper: a funnel costs about 200 rubles, a pipe elbow costs 130 rubles, and the pipe itself costs 340 rubles. A spillway will cost 130 rubles, fasteners and plugs are in the range of 50-100 rubles.
The cost of the system will increase due to a professional installation if drains are mounted by a hired team.
If you never held tools in your hands, it is worth investing in specialists. Indeed, the life of the drain directly depends on the quality of assembly and fastening of the drain.
