Plastisol Guttering

What is guttering?

Guttering is commonly referred to as the gutters of a building or is known as the material that is used to create gutters there are many choices that you could make to construct gutters from but we believe plastisol guttering offers a unique mix of style, strength and durability to protect your property from rainwater.

What is plastisol guttering?

Plastisol cladding is a decorative and protective covering that can be used in large commercial and industrial properties. These panels require regular maintenance but can have an extremely long life with the appropriate primers and topcoats.

Plastisol cladding is generally used to clad walls and roofs on industrial buildings, warehouses and retail units. Constructed of the highest quality galvanised steel sheets, plastisol guttering has a paint layer primer and a PVC coating rolled onto the top of it. This means that plastisol guttering is very protective, decorative and durable, helping to protect a building's structure. Also, thanks to how it is constructed, this means that plastisol guttering is not easily prone to scratches and does not easily fade, retaining the visual appeal of plastisol guttering.

How is plastisol guttering manufactured?

Plastisol itself is manufactured using polyvinyl chloride particles in an emulsion, which are then heated to form and bond as a solid substance, giving strength and durability. Plastisol is extremely long-lasting, with an expected lifespan of over 30 years, depending on the level of maintenance and cleaning that is performed over time.

Plastisol corrugated metal roof cladding is pre-cut into panels, and a protective coating is applied in the manufacturing plant.

What are the benefits of plastisol guttering?

Available in a range of colours and styles, plastisol guttering is extremely popular, allowing you to truly pick a style that suits you. You can even change the colour of a building by choosing a new colour of Plastisol cladding for a building. This can even be applied by rollers or sprays, providing a visually appealing look and feel. Also, it does not cost very much to repair plastisol roofing sheets, saving you time and money over traditional materials.

Plastisol is more cost-effective than replacing aged or rusted Plastisol roofing cladding sheets. By applying a plastisol coating, this will contribute weather proofing and waterproofing to the roofing sheets. Also, this means that painted plastisol can last 10-15 years longer than uncoated or untreated cladding.

On new-build homes, plastisol cladding is very easy to install or even on existing structures. Thanks to this and how easy this is to paint, Plastisol cladding is very popular and is seen on many industrial or retailer properties.

For more information about plastisol guttering, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team of experts today.