Square guttering is an instantly recognisable guttering profile that, thanks to its historic appearance and versatility, is popularly used on a wide range of traditional homes and community buildings. It is certainly one of the more distinctive guttering options, with the trays much more prominent when viewed from ground level. This makes this guttering popular with those who want to draw attention to their roof.
Why Choose Square Gutters
Square line guttering can be traced back to when the bending of metal to make curved edges was more difficult. As such, square line guttering was more popular than alternatives such as half-round and deep run (or deep flow) systems, due to its higher availability.
These days, the opposite is true – gutters with curved bases tend to be more common on homes, while square line serves as a more premium, historical alternative.
Square guttering tends to stand apart from any alternative profiles for more than just its look.
They tend to be deeper than most of the standard guttering profiles, and they also need to be installed using similarly angular brackets. It can, in some instances, also weigh more, though this depends far more on size and material than profile alone.
High water capacity:
Square line gutters tend to be quite deep, meaning they are great for handling particularly heavy rainfall. Helping to channel large volumes of water, these gutters are ideal for use in the UK due to the high amount of rain we get in this country.
By efficiently channelling the water away from you walls, the guttering helps to stop degradation from water pooling and cumulative water damage.
Ease of installation:
The straight and simple design makes these gutters very easy to install. Their no-nonsense design makes it easy to follow the edge line of your building and catch all of the water flowing off your roof.
Durable:
Made from PVC, steel or aluminium, square line gutters are made to last and are resistant to rot and corrosion damage. Even though gutters will have constant water flow going through them, they are also resistant to rust.
Adaptability to fascias:
The shape of square line gutters lends itself to matching up to the straight lines of home fascias. This allows your gutters to integrate seamlessly with the style of your building.
Different Types of Square Guttering
Square line guttering is designed to stand out, and as such colour, finish, and material are all important factors. At Roofing Megastore, we’re proud to offer a wide array of such variables in our square line guttering range.
Choose from economic materials such as uPVC, or really catch the eye with steel or even copper components. It is highly advisable to construct a complete drainage system from components of the same make, material, finish, and size in order to ensure optimal uniformity and functionality.
Take a look at our fantastic collection of square line guttering components now, and create a complete network made up of pieces with uniform designs, finishes, materials, and accessories. From galvanised steel to shades of red, black, and brown, you can choose from an array of options to set up your ideal guttering system.
For more information, please feel free to contact our customer services team, or check out our DIY blog for more guides and advice on all things guttering.