Downpipe Bracket

Downpipe brackets provide the structural support and alignment for the vertical drainage pipes that carry water from the gutters to ground level. They are typically made from the same material as the downpipe — Colorbond steel, PVC, or copper — and are screwed to the building wall or sub-frame at regular intervals. The standard bracket spacing for downpipes is approximately 1.8 metres (every second course on a brick wall), with additional brackets near the top and bottom of each pipe run. There are two main bracket types: pipe clips (which encircle the downpipe) and stand-off brackets (which hold the pipe away from the wall surface). Stand-off brackets are used on uneven wall surfaces or where a gap is needed behind the pipe for painting or maintenance access. All brackets should allow for a small amount of vertical movement to accommodate thermal expansion of the downpipe, which is particularly relevant for PVC downpipes that expand more than metal. In Gippsland, downpipe brackets are exposed to weather and can corrode over time, particularly in coastal areas of South Gippsland. Town & Country Roofing installs all downpipe brackets in matching Colorbond steel and ensures each bracket is securely fixed to solid material — whether it is the mortar joints in brick walls, timber framing behind weatherboard cladding, or purpose-fixed blocking.