Rusting of fixings on downpipe
Listed under: Exterior, metal, stainless steel, steel, plumbing, gutters, walls, durability, corrosion, rust, fixings and hardware, fixings, downpipes
Cause
Lack of cleaning
Repair
- remove existing fixings and replace with stainless steel
- institute a regular cleaning programme
- ensure that downpipes do not discharge into the sewer system (such as into a gulley trap)
Cause
Insufficient original corrosion protection to steel
Repair
- remove existing fixings and replace with stainless steel
- ensure that downpipes do not discharge into the sewer system (such as into a gulley trap)
Cause
Very corrosive environment – near the sea or a geothermal area
Repair
- remove existing fixings and replace with stainless steel
- institute a regular cleaning programme
- ensure that downpipes do not discharge into the sewer system (such as into a gulley trap)
Cause
Fixings are through CCA treated timber
Repair
- remove existing fixings and replace with stainless steel
- ensure that downpipes do not discharge into the sewer system (such as into a gulley trap)