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Take Your Rainwater Conservation To The Next Level

In their 2024 Annual Report, the Met Office reported that the UK experienced 1242.1mm of rainfall across the country. That's equivalent to 102 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. With unpredictable weather patterns driven by climate change becoming increasingly...

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Jargon-Buster: A Glossary of Guttering Terminology

We’re often asked for products by names that don’t quite match the terms we use, and that can sometimes cause a bit of confusion! It’s not that one name is more correct than the other, just different. To help everyone stay on the same page (and avoid any mix-ups!),...

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New & Improved Infinity Galvanised Steel Rainwater System

Galvanised steel is the most affordable and versatile of the metal rainwater ranges offering smart and contemporary styling that looks great on both modern and traditional buildings.
The stylish range comes pre- coated in a robust, three-layer corrosion resistant coating system designed to perform for 25 years without repainting.

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How many brackets and downpipe clips will I need?

We often get asked how many brackets will be needed per length of metal guttering. The answer depends on the metal guttering range that you have bought. Galvanised Steel /Copper/ Zinc /Stainless Steel guttering ranges with next day delivery Image1: Galvanised Steel...

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Help with the new rainwater drainage flow calculator

We’ve been providing customers with high-quality metal guttering for nearly 20 years now. In that time our friendly, knowledgeable team has been offering technical advice, free quotations, and a ‘take off’ and flow calculation services to customers, ensuring they have...

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How Copper Changes Colour over time

Our copper guttering arrives glowing with a distincitve warm red tone. Within a couple of years depending on the environment in which it is installed it will have dulled to an earthy tone. After something like 20years it may have reached the equally distinctive Verdigris textured green.

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Top Tips for Repairing Conservatory Guttering

Guttering is a key part of making sure your conservatory stays in good condition, channelling away rainwater to protect both its structure and foundations. Yet, despite its critical role, guttering is often overlooked until problems arise—leaks, blockages, and sagging...

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Is Cast Iron Guttering Better Than Plastic?

Making a decision about what kind of guttering you want to install on your home can be difficult, especially if you’re torn between two different types. It’s a common problem to be confused about the differences between plastic and metal gutters, as many homeowners...

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What Problems Are Caused by Blocked Gutters?

Nearly everyone is affected by blocked gutters at some point, and while they’re not always a serious issue, they can cause much bigger problems if they aren’t dealt with in good time. Not only can they cause significant damage to your home, but they could end up...

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