How Far Apart Should Fascia Brackets Be Fixed?
The spacings for fascia brackets vary according to the type of gutter system used. This is because gutter systems with larger capacities carry a heavier load of water than the smaller systems.
Please check the spacings for your chosen system below, but please note that these are the maximum spacings that we recommend - if you live in an area where heavy snowfall is a likely occurrence we would recommend that you reduce the distance between the brackets.
FloPlast Fascia Bracket Recommended Spacings
The spacings for each system are as follows:
- Half Round, Square, Deepflow, and Mini Gutters - Brackets at 1M centres
- Ogee Gutters - Brackets at 800mm centres
- XtraFlo Industrial Gutters - Brackets at 600mm centres
Brackets should be fitted using two 5mm x 25mm screws (1 x 10). Screws can be either round head or countersunk.
Snowloading
All FloPlast Guttering systems are tested for snowloading. The British Standard test stipulates that with brackets at the correct recommended spacings the gutter should be able to hold a 75kg loading of snow without the brackets breaking. The weight of one square metre of snow 12 deep is approximately 96kg, so the roof of an average semi-detached house can hold up to 3 tons of snow in periods of heavy snowfall.
When snow is followed by rain the snow acts as a sponge, soaking up the water and increasing the weight load. If you regularly experience snowfall and your roof covering is smooth, such as slate, we recommend that you consider installing a snow guard. Snow guards hold the snow in place and allow it to melt, rather than slip from the roof and cause damage or even potential injury as temperatures increase.
