How long does uPVC guttering last for?

How long should my guttering last for? I’ve moved into a house recently which has had guttering for about the past ten years. It is uPVC guttering. I’d like to know how many years I can expect this type of guttering to last before it will need replacing.

Asked by Luke on 16th Nov 2020
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"You will need to renew any time now.
Ten years is a good time for seals to last.

Hope this helps.

Stewart"
Answered on 18th Mar 2021 - Member since May 2019 - report
"Hi you are looking around 10-25 years for pvc guttering it all depends on how much direct sunlight gets cheers"
Answered on 16th Nov 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report
"If installed correctly you would expect to get 15/20 years out of it"
Answered on 16th Nov 2020 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
"As a general rule of thumb, guttering that has been installed within the past decade can last for up to thirty years due to advanced formulations during the manufacturing process. Plastic gutters that have been in place for more than twenty years could very well require an upgrade."
Answered on 30th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Upvc guttering usually lasts between ten years to twenty five years"
Answered on 30th Dec 2020 - Member since Dec 2020 - report
"Should easily last twenty-five years before any of the rubbers in the joints or corners start leaking."
Answered on 21st Oct 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"Like other plastic guttering, prolonged exposure to sunlight and rain will damage the material. UPVC can also easily crack when subjected to strong forces such as impact from falling branches, rocks, and hailstones. UPVC is expected to last from ten years to twenty five years"
Answered on 16th Nov 2020 - Member since Aug 2020 - report
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