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was also fitted with a rainwater system as well as a 63 mm circular downpipe. All the products were specified in heritage-style black paint. The paint perfectly emulates the style of
traditional cast iron pipes – delivering the authentic historical appearance required on listed buildings or in conservation areas, but without the drawbacks associated with such a heavy and high-maintenance material. What’s more, using an architectural grade polyester powder coat paint finish, the system is now fade resistant and does not require repainting, unlike cast iron. Lead developer Tony Penfold believes that
using high quality building materials greatly enhanced the project’s success. He said among various success factors, the main reason was that “the quality of aluminium as a building product, especially when used in rainwater goods, is far
“Research indicates not only do we prefer the styling of traditional homes, but we’re also willing to pay up to 15 per cent more for them”
superior to other materials.” The benefits of using high-quality building
materials are plentiful. For one, the technical advancements in the last couple of years mean that almost all building materials now far outperform those that came before them. What’s more, using highly sustainable materials like aluminium ensures systems don’t need to be fre- quently changed. For example, the products
installed at Warren Wood Manor are made from marine grade aluminium and have a life expectancy of 50 years or more. What’s more, they need almost no maintenance, only requiring occasional aesthetic cleaning. When pursuing a sensitive refurbishment or
new build, you need to be constantly juggling many things, and at times the process can be confusing and difficult. However persistence and focus can result in a property that mixes the benefits of old and new. Choosing the right mate- rial is essential, as is finding a design that blends with its surroundings. Using a trusted supplier and high-quality building materials such as marine grade aluminium ensures you can do both.
Tony Wereszczynski is technical director at Marley Alutec
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