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In most cases the answer is yes, the gutters are replaced when the fascias are. The gutter is fixed to the fascia, so it has to come off to reach the board, and old guttering rarely goes back neatly. On the terraces of Pontypridd, where rainfall runs hard off long slopes, the reasons are worth setting out properly.
Why the two are linked
A fascia carries the gutter along the rafter ends. To replace the board, the gutter brackets must be undone and the whole run lifted away. That is the moment the gutter is at its most exposed, and the point at which most people decide whether to refit it or start fresh.
Old gutters, particularly those that have been leaking onto the board, are often cracked, bowed or full of joint failures. Refitting them to a new, straight fascia can leave visible faults that were hidden by the old, sagging timber. We explain which applies.
When the old gutters can stay
Sometimes the guttering is in decent order and only the board behind it has failed. If the gutter is straight, the joints are sound and the brackets still grip, we can take it down carefully and refit it on the new fascia. Anything cracked or bowed is better replaced.
- The run is straight with no sagging between brackets
- Joints and stop ends are sound and do not weep
- The profile still suits the new fascia and the downpipe positions
- Nothing has gone brittle or cracked when handled
What replacing both involves
We remove the old gutters and the failed boards, then check the rafter ends and the eaves behind them. Any soft timber is dealt with before the new UPVC fascia and soffit go on, with vented soffit or vent strips where the roof space needs air.
The new gutter is then hung from the fresh fascia at a steady fall towards the outlets, with downpipes reconnected or replaced. Doing it in one visit means one set of access and a roofline that matches from end to end.
Terraces and shared rooflines
On a Pontypridd terrace the gutter often meets the neighbour's at a party line, and water from one house can spill onto another. We pay close attention to the joint between houses, to the outlet positions and to where downpipes land on steep ground. Hillside streets around Graig and Trallwn also mean heavy flow arriving all at once in a storm, so outlet size and the number of downpipes matter as much as the colour or profile of the gutter itself.
What to ask before agreeing
Ask what is being replaced, what is being kept and why. A clear explanation of the board, the soffit, the gutter and the downpipes should be given in plain terms, along with how the work meets your neighbours' roofline. Ask too whether any rotten timber found behind the boards will be reported to you before it is covered.
- Are the gutters and downpipes included or separate?
- Will vented soffits be fitted, and where?
- How will the access be arranged on our street?
- What happens if rotten rafter ends are found?
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Common Questions
Can I keep my old gutters and only replace the fascia?
Sometimes. If the gutter is straight, the joints do not weep and the brackets are sound, it can be taken down carefully and refitted. We will tell you honestly if it is worth reusing or if it will cause problems later.
Will new gutters stop my fascias rotting again?
UPVC does not rot, so the board itself will not decay. A well-fitted gutter at the right fall also keeps water away from the rafter ends, but any blocked outlet should still be cleared when needed.
Is it worth doing both at once on a terrace?
Generally yes. Access is already in place, the roofline is open, and the new gutter can be set against fresh boards. Splitting the work often means paying for scaffold twice and leaving old faults behind.
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