Rain Gutter (Vinyl/uPVC): Windsor vs VG Series

[Snoop85]

Pls take note:  this is not a question of gutter materials or qualities, have been reading plenty of helpful information, pro & con’s about PVC, Vinyl (uPVC), Steel, Alu, Zinc, etc.

As most previous postings are already 2+ years ago, and several new products are now available in Thailand, I’m posting this enquiry as a new topic.

 

I’m just preparing for a gutter installation for a single, 2-storey house with a 9x9m footprint and ~7m height. So would need in total approx. 36m lengths plus 3-4 downspouts. Hoping for some hands-on experiences and comments in regards to installation, durability (damaged/cracked, fading color) as well as support & services about these 2 products/vendors:

• WINDSOR (Deluxe) Series - SCG Group
• VG (First, Primo, Ezy) Series - CNP Plastic Industries

Both products have somehow comparable specifications, warranty/guarantee terms & conditions and are also similar priced.

 

Looking forward to your feedback. Recommendations for other, similar products/vendors are also welcome :-)

 

[kamalabob2]

You could see examples of both brands, and speak English with company reps, if you attend the free Architect Expo in early May at Impact Challenger in Bangkok. All the above UPVC rain gutters have different capacities as they are not the same size.  The size of the downspout hole, and how many downspouts you do on each roof area, will greatly impact your satisfaction. Rain Gutter installers tend to underestimate or under spec downspouts to come in with a lower bid. Not always to your advantage.  Water flow can easily exceed the limited capacity to flow away if the installer skips or underestimates how many downspouts you really need. Ezy is a small sized budget line of VG Gutters. 

[Snoop85]

16 hours ago, kamalabob2 said:

You could see examples of both brands, and speak English with company reps, if you attend the free Architect Expo in early May at Impact Challenger in Bangkok. All the above UPVC rain gutters have different capacities as they are not the same size.  The size of the downspout hole, and how many downspouts you do on each roof area, will greatly impact your satisfaction. Rain Gutter installers tend to underestimate or under spec downspouts to come in with a lower bid. Not always to your advantage.  Water flow can easily exceed the limited capacity to flow away if the installer skips or underestimates how many downspouts you really need. Ezy is a small sized budget line of VG Gutters. 

Thx for this Expo tip !
Fully agree, sufficient water flow capacity is essential for good working gutters, especially when raining season hits again.

The PRIMO series, of all the VG products, comes with larger gutter size (1245 ccm). Next, the downspout must of course be large enough ... VG comes with either 2.5 or 3 inch pipes, for sure would take the larger size. In regards to number of downspouts, general recommendation I have heard so far: 1 downspout per 15 sqm roof, somehow correct ?
VG gutters are pretty good documented on their website. Unfortunately I can't find any useful information or specifications of the SCG Windsor gutters, be it in Eng or Thai ... :-( Mostly only about window frames, etc.  Any website to look for ?! 

[kamalabob2]

SCG Windsor may be sold by franchise dealers who will measure and install. I have visited the franchise Windsor dealer in Khon Kaen and in Korat. They must have printed information at those dealers nationwide. They certainly will have printed literature at the large SCG booth held in early May in Bangkok.