Finlock Gutters

Alfshuman

hi, new here and have read some of the previous threads on Finlock gutters with interest, though some of these are now well out of date. Particularly intrigued to see that some contributors have spotted postings from companies offering these services pretending to be satisfied customers.

Does anyone have unbiased, non spam recommendations, based on experience, who would be prepared to provide details that I can check? I have already done some research and have an idea of names but would like to hear from anyone with REAL experience of them and rough costs.

Thank you.

Alfshuman

Update - one of the companies I have contacted has a different method to the others. Once the concrete gutter is removed they extend the rafters, ending them where the old gutter was. They then add celotex (?) to improve insulation/reduce issues with cold bridging and install ventilated fascias and finally new gutters. This is different to the standard method where the gutter is removed, upvc is fixed to the cut surface and new guttering mounted. From my non technical point of view I worry that this latter approach may allow damp, woodlice etc behind, as well as not addressIng the cold bridging and ventilation, but are these valid concerns? Thoughts PLEASE!

frogeyesimon

Can't help you with any specific company recommendations but can chip in with my own experience:-

My previous house (and all the houses in the road) had Finlock gutters. Many of my neighbours had extruded aluminium liners fitted. Some were more successful than others though it was an improvement.

My house had its gutters wet-lined with fibreglass. The previous owner had this done. I lived there for 10 years and had no trouble whatsoever.