Fitting rise and fall guttering brackets the right way

If you're working on a period property or an older cottage, you've probably realized that standard fascia brackets just won't cut it, which is where rise and fall guttering brackets come into play. These clever little bits of hardware are the go-to solution for buildings that don't have fascia boards. Instead of screwing a plastic clip into a flat piece of wood, you're essentially driving a metal spike directly into the masonry. It sounds a bit aggressive, but for stone walls or exposed rafter tails, it's often the only way to get a solid fix. ...

February 26, 2026 · 7 min · Drago Jagust