What does the BILKA bracket secure for the downpipe?

This bracket wraps around the vertical downpipe and stabilizes it to the facade. The Shopify image shows a two-part clamp with a separate locking element, and the options are 90 and 100 mm. It is not a gutter hook 125/150 and does not support the horizontal gutter. After closing, the pipe must remain vertical and without deformation. The method of attachment to the wall is chosen according to the specific factory kit and the facade base.

Which BILKA bracket is needed for a 90 or 100 mm downpipe?

For a 90 mm pipe, a 90 mm bracket from group 125/90 is used, and for a 100 mm pipe, a 100 mm bracket from group 150/100. The size must match the outer diameter of the pipe element; a larger bracket is not compensated with spacers. Before ordering, check the diameter of the existing pipe, the coating, and whether a version with a stud or another facade attachment method is needed.

What variants of the BILKA bracket for downpipes are available in LATIVA?

The product has 36 variants: 18 each for diameters 90 and 100 mm, with Matte, Gloss, and "Zinc" coatings. For example, 90 mm / Matte / RAL 8017 is SKU LT-1479, and 100 mm / Zinc is LT-1513. The same SKUs are listed under the separate product "Bracket for downpipe with stud." Before ordering, confirm whether the specific code includes the stud, wall holder, and locking parts shown in the image.

At what distance are BILKA brackets placed along the downpipe?

Official BILKA materials list different maximum distances: the installation webpage states 2 m, while the current PDF catalog states 3 m plus an additional bracket at every pipe joint. For the specific site, follow the delivery document and the stricter requirement if unclear. The first support is placed below the upper elbow, and the last before the end cap. Wind, height, and facade base may require closer spacing.

How is the BILKA bracket closed around the downpipe?

After positioning the pipe in the bracket, the factory locking elements are inserted into the guiding channels. The catalog recommends fully seating them with a rubber mallet to ensure firmness without damaging the coating. A metal hammer directly on the painted part is not suitable. The bracket is tightened to securely guide the pipe but without pressing that deforms the round section or hinders assembly.

How is a BILKA bracket mounted on a facade with thermal insulation?

For a facade with polystyrene or other non-load-bearing insulation, the attachment must reach the solid wall using an anchor of appropriate length. BILKA explicitly warns about this case in the installation instructions. The insulation and plaster alone are not a sufficient load-bearing base. The length of the stud, dowel, and spacer part is determined after measuring the facade layer. The Shopify variant specifies diameter and color but does not guarantee a universal kit for every wall.