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Sometimes you need to replace a radius gutter (guttering that follows the shape of a circular roofline) on a conservation or renovation project and it needs to be ‘like for like’. The original pattern for ‘sand casting’ of that specific…
Sometimes you need to replace a radius gutter (guttering that follows the shape of a circular roofline) on a conservation or renovation project and it needs to be ‘like for like’. The original pattern for ‘sand casting’ of that specific…
Suitable for 100, 115, 125 & 150mm Half Round and Beaded Half Round Profile Cast Iron Guttering and Fittings as an alternative to sealant. The patented EPMD rubber strips are expected, when installed as designed to be, to last as long as the system they seal and longer than the traditional silicone sealant alternative, the thickness and coverage of which can vary and also needs to set before it becomes watertight.
Each pack contains 20no. specially designed EPMD rubber strips, 20no. M6 x 25 dome head bolts and 20no. M6 square nuts
Victorian Ogee gutters (either Cast Aluminium or Cast Iron) must be fixed with the bottom of the gutter level.
This can be achieved with use of the appropriate wedge (code: VOWEDGE) between fascia and gutter.
For Moulded Ogee gutters (in Cast Aluminium or Cast Iron) the appropriate wedge is Code: MOWEDGE.
Any downpipe needs to run down the wall in line with the subsurface drain/gully below it – in order to join it or ‘let out’ into it. But the gutter outlet may be anywhere between ‘a little’ and ‘some distance’ from this drain/gully…
unlike other outlet villages… the Swindon one has taken the home of a once glorious industry… the workshops of the Great Western Railway… the character of the workshops has been retained
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Posted in Cast Aluminium, Cast Iron, Copper, Galvanised Steel, Modern Aluminium, Rainwater, Zinc
The SimpleFIT drainage system, made from quality cast iron, is ideal for traditional style, heritage or listed properties. But its clever, simple push-fit method of assembling the components significantly reduces installation time and, therefore, cost. That said, to aid insertion…
At Rainclear we specialise in metal guttering and we love to see a refurbishment or conservation project. These are some of the most satisfying projects, because we know we are preserving the heritage of our architectural past and keeping the important trade skill alive for generations to come.
The traditional way to ensure longevity of both the protective paint coverage and therefore the life of cast iron rainwater guttering has always been to employ an experienced professional and use a high-quality paint like Farrow & Ball.
Of course Aluminium guttering will never completely replace Cast Iron. Cast Iron is often obligatory on our oldest buildings, and with good reason, it offers an unmistakable appearance and has proven to last up to one hundred years with…
