Cast Iron gutters time to replace but with what?

bigpappa

On a standard two floor terrace with access how much should I expect to pay to remove 5.5m cast iron gutter and replace with another cast iron gutter?

Would it be cheaper to go with a plastic gutter?

Tom99

Unless it's a Listed property it will be much cheaper to use plastic.
Does it join onto your neighbour's gutter, if so is that cast iron?
You can join plastic to cast iron but it takes a little more care and is more likely to leak.

TELLIT01

I would certainly expect plastic to be cheaper than cast iron. It will be much easier to handle and therefore faster to install. More forgiving of being dropped too.

coffeehound

Cast aluminium is an option if you want to preserve a period look.

keith969

What's wrong with the guttering? Cast iron can last 100+ years.

roddydogs

Can but usually doesn't.

tacpot12

FloPlast do a cast iron-effect plastic gutter range. It's available at Wickes to it is easy to see what it looks like online.

Jackmydad

Plastic every time for me. Quick and easy to put up. Long lasting, and doesn't do any damage if it does happen to come down!

bigpappa

If it's a plastic gutter does that mean it needs a wooden backing board to affix to?

snowcat75

Cast is eyewatering expensive, heavy to fit and will need painting/rubbing back every few years.... I cant TBH think of a positive.

An alternative to plastic is pressed galv and powder coated steel, These wont warp in summer, and although uncommon here are used extensively in Europe which generally don't touch plastic anything as it doesn't cope well with the extreme temperatures.

I really like the steel bit more to buy than plastic but far cheaper than cast and needs no painting, Mostly German made so install's nicely and works well.

bigpappa

snowcat75 wrote: »

Cast is eyewatering expensive, heavy to fit and will need painting/rubbing back every few years.... I cant TBH think of a positive.

An alternative to plastic is pressed galv and powder coated steel, These wont warp in summer, and although uncommon here are used extensively in Europe which generally don't touch plastic anything as it doesn't cope well with the extreme temperatures.

I really like the steel bit more to buy than plastic but far cheaper than cast and needs no painting, Mostly German made so install's nicely and works well.

Can you link me to some suppliers or brands so I know what to ask for.

Thanks