Guttering

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 11:52

Any recomendations as we need guttering for our villa.



(Karsiyaka Area)



Many Thanks

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 11:59

my builder reccons it's a waste of time, because when it rains it rains so hard it over flows the guttering....



We've not got it on our villa....





Nick

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:05

high i am kirk of bracey builders we have done quite a few guttering jobs in cyprus the best we have found is plastic . in england the best guttering is stetch aluminium formed on site they do a service similar here but use coated metal witch in no way is as good rusts joints dont fit proply and in my opinion is not deep enough if you require a free quotation for this i would be more than happy supply you with one we have a web site at http://www.braceybuilders.com look forward to hearing from you regards kirk

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:07

but Gates, aren't you biast ??



If you say guttering is a waste of time, you don't get your palm geased.....



Not seen many houses with guttering...





Nick

biglugs


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:15

I dont know how Gates earns a living,he must spend all day on here!!!!!!!!!!!! and by the way are you (jack of all trades master of none?)

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:19

i have installed guttering on lots of houses here allhappy if you get turentual rain some will go over it depends on getting the right ammount of down pipes and depth and width in england it will flow over water coming of the roof and splashing up walls gives dampness so does broken or miss directed pipes also i dont charge for information i have been called on many occations to give advise also been to sites and told them you are wasting your time so greasing my palm is not in question the also i do have a tax paying commpany to run and if sombody is asking for a quote on guttering i ablige like any other commpany would

Harlequin


Joined: 02/10/2008
Posts: 346

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:20

Cyprus Solutions on 0533 836 7094

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:20

Thank you for your above comments....some helpful others not.



Please can this be kept on topic and respond with recommendations if any only.



Thank you.

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:21

Got to agree with Nick's builder here. I am a plumber and used to fix guttering in the uk, but in my opinion its a total waste of time and money over here. When it rains its usually torrential and no gutters can cope with the amount of rain that falls in such a short time, when it stops raining the sun comes out and its usually dry again in half an hour so whats the point, save your money and use it for something useful.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:28

mess 9 - told you i was right, i usually am....



Last time i was wrong, it involved a screwdriver, some wiring, a mate with a pained look on his face and..........



a fire.....





Nick

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:40

nn is that the fire you told us about before with positive pete lol

maddog


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 13:26

i have guttering on my villa and have to say it works,it all depends on the pitch of the roof ,mine is not steep,i can easily walk all over it thus when it rains the guttering takes it,my only moan is the down pipes.not long enough but easily rectified when i get time(lol)

rsalih


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 306

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 13:32

also who is going to clean all the leaves etc that block the down pipe.....

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 13:38

I would have thought the point of guttering in Cyprus would be, first to have it correctly installed so that it does an adequate job and to have the rain go in an underground tank for use on the garden. Or am I missing something here?



The Butlers wife

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 23:09

Message 14,

I thought of that, but of course a 2 ton tank would be full within the first few minutes of a good downpour, if the rainwater from the entire roof was fed into it.

To make a usefull contribution towards your water needs in the summer, when water is in short supply, you would need to store say 100 tonnes of water. That would need a tank 10 metres long by 5 metres wide by 2 metres deep - say about the size of a large swimming pool - Underground!

Don't know the cost, but how about 10 thousand pounds as a starting guestimate? - Anyone got an accurate costing?

BillyB


Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 23:20

Great idea Keith, underground tank 10x5metres im going to start tomorow. But what do I do with all the earth? I know i'll dig a hole and bury it.