In my exploration of the Bluescope website I came across an article about the testing of gutters, which related to the lecture from a week ago. I thought I'd have a read to find out how durable our gutter actually are. It turns out that, Colorbond specifically I would say, emply approximately 60 scientists, physicists and metallurgists to keep the progress of our gutters underway. All gutters. facias, downpipes and flashings are looked at in relation to both exposure and and corrosion. This includes factors such as weather conditions obviously, but also the effect of ultra-violet light for example. A scientist stated in the article;
"Roofing is a big investment so there is no point cutting corners with the quality of any part or component, especially if it can affect the durability and longevity of the roof."
I felt this point was important to stress especially in commercial contruction, as Jermey pointed out when he was talking about box gutter sizes and that the bare minimum is not always adequate. Anyhow, we should all now feel safe that our Colorbond gutters have passed adequate tests and trials before they are applied to our rooves!
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