Broken Gutter Brackets

Broken gutter brackets are a common conservatory problem, which is often caused by too few brackets being fitted, rather than the brackets being weak. It is quite common to space brackets on traditional domestic guttering by up to 1 metre. Many think if that spacing is good enough for a standard roof, then it is good enough for a conservatory but that is not the case.

Unlike domestic guttering, which is fitted at a slant to encourge rainwater to run towards an outlet, conservatory guttering is fitted level. It is therefore normal for it to hold a certain amount of water. During times of heavy snow, gutters can fill with snowfall, which often then freezes. Fresh snow then falls and freezes over the top. This build up adds considerable weight, which coupled with the plastic becoming britle over time can make the brackets snap.

Unlike domestic guttering, which is fitted at a slant to encourge rainwater to run towards an outlet, conservatory guttering is fitted level. It is therefore normal for it to hold a certain amount of water. During times of heavy snow, gutters can fill with snowfall, which often then freezes. Fresh snow then falls and freezes over the top. This build up adds considerable weight, which coupled with the plastic becoming britle over time can make the brackets snap.

Replacing broken gutter brackets

There are many different designs of brackets, which fit different profiles of guttering and attach to specific aluminium eaves beams what run around the conservatory just under the roof.

Snap-Fit gutter brackets

Some brackets are what is often refered to as a snap-fit design, where the body of the bracket that attaches to the eaves beam has a hook at the top and bottom. Fitting such brackets is usually a case of hooking the top over a rail on the eaves beam and then pivoting the bracket down until the bottom hook snaps into place. The following are examples of Snap-Fit brackets wqhich cna be bought from our sister company, should you wish to carry out a DIY repair.

Twist-Fit gutter brackets

The rear of a Twist-Fit brackets body usually has two lugs, one top and one bottom. The conservatory eaves beam that such brackets fit to has a continuous slot and it is into this slot that the brackets are fitted. Just introduce the bracket on it’s side until the back of the body is touching the back of the slot, then twist the bracket until it is in it’s upright position and the lugs have engaged within the slot. Fitting is fairly easy and the brackets low cost, so see following if you wish to carry out a DIY repair.

We strongly advise you to remove the length of gutter when fitting replacement brackets to the conservatory eaves beam as leaving it in place can hinder access and put other brackets under stress.

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