Plastic drainage systems: manufacturers review and customer reviews

In our time on sale you can find rainwater systems of various designs. Most often they are made of galvanized steel, brass, metal-plastic or PVC. The latter option, due to its low cost, enjoys the owners of country houses especially popular.

Advantages and disadvantages of PVC drainage systems

In addition to the cheapness of plastic drainage systems have a number of other advantages:

• Light weight. The drains of PVC do not heavier the roof and do not damage its structure.
• As the whole plastic is painted, not just its top layer, such gutters and drains do not burn out in the sun. PVC systems look very attractive.
• Mounting plastic systems is easier than many others. You can install them at any time of the year and on the roofs of absolutely any configuration.
• Use these systems can be in any climatic zones.
• Durability. Modern plastic systems are absolutely not afraid of significant temperature changes and are not exposed to corrosion.

As you can see, the advantages of such products are more than enough. Therefore, the answer to the question of which drainage system - plastic or metal - should be installed on the house, for many owners of suburban areas is obvious. They choose the first option.

To the disadvantages of such material as PVC, it is possible to attribute first of all not too high strength. Therefore, when choosing a drainage system made of plastic, you should first of all pay attention to the manufacturing company. Firms that value their reputation, make such designs only from high-quality and sufficiently thick PVC. The gutter systems produced by them are able to transfer very serious mechanical loads absolutely without harm to themselves and are distinguished by the simplest possible installation. Next, we will make a brief overview of the most famous companies producing plastic drainage systems, and also see how consumers treat their products.

Production of the company "TekhnoNIKOL"

To produce plastic drainage systems, this largest Russian concern, one of the five largest European companies for the production of waterproofing materials, began not so long ago - in 2011. At the moment, its products are very popular among domestic consumers. Gutter systems TN PVC are made of very strong, but lightweight plastic. In addition, they are able to withstand temperatures from -50 to +50 g. The exclusive design of the elements of these systems ensures the compensation of the plastic tension, which significantly increases the service life of the product. The products of this brand are absolutely hermetic and highly reliable. The manufacturer gives it a 15-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

Judging by the opinion of those who have already tried out such a design as the plastic gutter system TechnoNIKOL, its performance is very good. The consumer is also attracted by the uncomplicated installation of this brand's products. And, of course, far from being the most recent factor determining the popularity of these systems, is their very low cost.

Drainage drainage systems, plastic

German company Docke develops and manufactures drainage structures mainly for private low-rise buildings. They are produced from the highest quality material and reliably protect the roof and facade of the building from destruction. The products sold in our country are developed taking into account the Russian climatic conditions. German quality and reasonable price make it our compatriots unusually popular. The guarantee for the gutters of this brand is 25 years.

Reviews about Docke

On the products of this manufacturer, the consumer also had a very good opinion. Despite the fact that there is a plastic drainage system Docke more expensive than most domestic counterparts, it is sold very well. Judging by the reviews, customers like not only the quality of these products, but also their appearance. These are very stylish designs, featuring pleasant colors. The richness of shades is one of the main advantages of Docke systems.

Products of Murol

This producer sells its rainwater systems on the Russian market since 2006. These designs are distinguished by practical design and stable quality. In addition to the gutters themselves, this Canadian company implements on the Russian market other kinds of additions and accessories to them. For example, special brush brushes designed to protect gutters from fallen leaves and other debris. Among other things, the plastic from which these systems are made has a so-called "shape memory". This means that with a random deformation, the product quickly assumes the original shape. Guarantee for drainage systems plastic Murol - 50 years.

Customer Reviews of Murol

It attracts customers in the products of this company not only its reliability and long life, but also the convenience of the design. The central and end funnels are designed in such a way that they can be mounted on pipes of different diameters - 80 or 100 mm. This is convenient for both installation and replacement. The angle of the trough of these systems is suitable for both external and internal corners of the structure. Mark buyers and color stability products of this brand.

Plastic drainage Hunter

The plastic drainage systems of this brand are popular due to their reliability, absolute tightness and light weight. The design of the Hunter watercourses has been developed in such a way as to reduce the risk of congestion to a minimum. Another advantage of these systems is that they are made of the most durable plastic.

Very wide range of products of the company Hunter. If desired, you can choose from five systems that differ in size and shape.

Customer's opinion about this product

Hunter - plastic drainage system, reviews about which the consumer is simply excellent. The main advantage of the products of this brand is its high strength. Hunter gutter brackets can withstand loads of up to 75 kg. Therefore, they are very suitable for roofs with steep slopes. The system of fastenings of drain gutters is an exclusive development of specialists of this company. In addition to the maximum strength of the entire structure, this provides convenience and ease of installation.

How to make the right choice?

So, you have come to a decision to buy such a design, as a drainage system is plastic. Which is better and how to make the right choice? As you can see, all the above constructions differ simply by their remarkable performance characteristics. So which of them do you prefer in this or that case?

Buying such products, the owners of country houses primarily pay attention to such factors as:

• Reliability and durability.
• Ease of use.
• Ease of installation.
• Appearance.
• The cost.

Reliability of products of all these brands. In this regard, a good choice will be the choice of any of them. If, along with this, you are particularly attracted to the practicality of the product, purchase products of brands Murol or Hunter. These same brands should be bought also in the event that you decide to install the design yourself. For those who value the beauty of the product and how harmoniously it fits into the design of the house, it is worth considering the purchase of the Docke system. Well, for those who have a crucial financial issue, it is best to buy a domestic "TechnoNIKOL."

How to properly install a drain?

Of course, it is better to entrust the installation to specialists. However, since the operation is not too complicated, many owners of country houses prefer to perform the assembly themselves. The drainage systems are made of plastic with their own hands as follows:

• The location of the funnels is determined.
• Then the brackets are fixed. Fix them usually on the lower roof of the roof over the cornice. Preliminarily install two extreme hooks - at the highest and lowest point of the trough location.
• Between these brackets is a rope, which will serve as a guide for intermediate hooks. The step between the elements depends on the weight and size of the system. Usually it is 2-3 meters.
• The installation of the gutters starts from the lowest point. Each next tray is overlapped over the previous one. Preliminarily, the drainage funnels are fixed to the respective sections.
• Then proceed to install the holders of drainpipes.
• After that, the pipes themselves are mounted.

Well, we hope that we helped you to some extent to understand how to properly choose plastic gutter systems for a country house and how to install them yourself. Buy products of proven manufacturers and observe the rules of its installation. In this case, the system will be reliable and will last a long time.