Domestic drains "Alta Profile" are distinguished by functionality, aesthetic design and budget price. The devices will protect the building from melt and rainwater, prevent the walls and blind areas from getting wet, and the destruction of the foundation. Due to the simplicity of the design, you can assemble the drainage system with your own hands.
Advantages and disadvantages of Alta Profile gutters
Other advantages are due to the design characteristics of the system:
- increased strength and durability due to the wall thickness of the parts up to 16 mm;
- structural stability due to the use of not only polymer, but also metal fasteners;
- ease of installation due to the clear compatibility of the elements;
- tightness thanks to special clamps and rubberized seals.
The manufacturer gives a guarantee for products up to 26 years.
The color scheme of plastic drainpipes does not differ in variety. There are three options: white, red and brown. Light models are popular due to their versatility, brown ones - practicality. This option will also create a beautiful transition from dark roof to light walls. Red gutters are chosen by lovers of bright colors for elegant country houses.
Besides the limited color palette, plastic drains have another drawback. They are not as resistant to direct impact as metal ones. However, after installation, the risk of such an impact is minimal.
Varieties of systems "Alta Profile"
The "Standard" line is suitable for owners of summer cottages and small country houses. Its elements do not differ in large dimensions: the gutter section is 115 mm, the diameter of the drain pipe is 74 mm. To increase the throughput, the company's engineers proposed an unusual solution: the gutter was given an elliptical shape. When it fills up during a downpour or melting snow on the roof, the overflowing water flows away from the walls of the house and does not fall into the blind area. This is necessary to prevent the destruction of the foundation and the formation of mold.
Positive reviews about this series say that it is possible to install the system with your own hands in one day. The reasonable cost of the drainage complex is also noted. Of the shortcomings, the owners of the summer cottages identified: after several seasons in a region with frequent temperature drops, the pipe walls became thinner.
The Elite series is intended for cottages with large roof areas. It is also suitable for a small house, especially in regions famous for showers and snowfalls. The gutters have an increased flow capacity due to a large gutter section (125 mm) and an overall pipe with a diameter of 95 mm. Additionally, the elements are equipped with stiffening ribs that strengthen the strength of the structure. High tightness is created by specially designed rubber seals. No silicone is needed when connecting parts.
Reviews of the drainage system "Alta Profile" of the "Elite" series are mostly positive.There are regrets about the limited range of colors. Also, users note that the details of the "standard" and "elite" rulers can be interconnected with special conductors, which allows you to create an economical individual design for any home.
Components of the gutter complex
Both series of the brand include similar elements, differing in size and workmanship. The water supply complex includes:
| Structural element | Average price (in rubles) |
| Standard length gutter and pipe sections (3 m) | 375 |
| Drain funnels | 185 |
| Snap-on couplings | 130 |
| End caps | 55 |
| Mounting gutter corners | 175 |
| Polymer and metal holders | 60/175 |
| Pipe elbows | 120 |
Having drawn up an individual drainage scheme, you can estimate how many parts will be required, what the final cost will be. On average, a running meter costs about 100 rubles.
Installation features
- measuring instruments (ruler, tape measure, construction cord),
- hacksaw for metal,
- screwdriver,
- electric drill with a universal crown,
- a hammer.
If the drainage complex is intended for a country house, the elements can be assembled horizontally, right on the ground. Then the structures are carefully inserted into the brackets pre-mounted around the perimeter of the house.
For larger buildings, assembly is carried out directly on the building. It includes the following steps:
- Fastening metal or plastic gutter holders to the frontal board on both sides of each wall. In this case, a gap of a couple of centimeters is left between the plane of the board and the vertical part of the fastener. At the corners of the roof, the holders are installed at a distance of 15 cm from the corner part.
- Aligning the brackets with a construction cord stretched between the outer brackets. Intermediate fasteners are mounted in 60 cm increments. The slope of the drain is taken into account - about 3 mm for each meter of the gutter.
- Installation of groove sections on brackets with fixation with a latch.
- Fastening of the drain funnel to a one-piece gutter without joints. It is fixed with a latch, after sealing the joints with rubber seals. In the place of attachment of this part, additional holders must be installed so that the gutter and funnel are not blown away by the pressure of the water flow. This is the most vulnerable point of the system. The opening of the funnel is covered with a protective metal grid.
- Connection of gutter segments with couplings. The connector is installed so that the parts snap into place. To do this, the edge of the coupling is wound behind the rear groove wall, then the front part is pulled. In the corners of the building, docking is carried out using connecting corners. When joining, a characteristic click should also be heard.
- Installation of plugs on the gutter ends. It is fixed with special antennae.
- Installation of a pipe elbow to the drain hole. It is mounted at an angle of 67 or 45 degrees, depending on the design of the part and the configuration of the roof.
- Connecting the elbow to the drain pipe and fixing it to the building wall. For this, polymer clamps are used.
The pipe must end no lower than 30 cm above the ground. A drain is fixed at its end. If the standard pipes are long, cut them off with a hacksaw. In the opposite situation, for lengthening, a special coupling is used to connect pipe sections. It is not required to attach the joint with clamps to the wall or seal the seams with silicone, the coupling already has sealing elements and clamps.
Plastic systems are economical and easy to assemble. Gutters "Alta Profile" are the choice of those who appreciate the balance between price, quality and practicality.
