Rainclear Systems recently added a Heavy-wall Downpipe, with a cast eared socket, to the Cast Aluminium Rainwater Range. Available in Textured Black in 10 days. Meant for the high traffic end of the downpie drop. To take the hard knocks.
We stock cast aluminium gutters, downpipes and hoppers in ‘Textured Black’ for next day delivery. But why do we describe it as heritage ‘textured’? Cast Aluminium is a modern, lighter-weight alternative to the traditional Cast Iron rainwater system if you want to give...
We’re often asked ‘What’s the difference?’ between each of the metal rainwater systems we sell. As if it was a question we could sum up in just a sentence or two.Or ‘What’s the best?’ which depends entirely on YOUR project/property, YOUR budget and...
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…
The different materials/types of rainwater goods and key points to know about each
We’ve been asked recently which is the best option for hanging guttering when there is no Fascia Board on a building and ‘Rafter’ Brackets are impractical. What different brackets available? Please bear with us if you already know this, but for those who don’t, we’ll...
Heritage Cast Aluminium gutters and downpipes are a cost-effective alternative to Cast Iron with a life expectancy of 40 years and still 100% recyclable. The BBA approved in-house factory applied Polyester Powder Coated (PPC) in a choice of 26 standard colours are now consistently being delivered in 7 – 10 days. The textured black is still available for next day delivery.
Of course Aluminium guttering will never completely replace Cast Iron. Cast Iron gutters are 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 sensible...
METAL COMPARISONS No matter which metal rainwater system you choose, all systems offer exceptional ‘life time’ value for money, are recyclable with a low carbon footprint. Although metal systems will cost more initially, every metal guttering range will out last...