BUILDING ENVELOPE


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esthetics, though important, should not be the only thing that is considered when selecting gutters and downpipes. The environment the system is going to e fitted in (conservation or heritage area), water ow rom the roo, rainwater harvesting, snow load and lie cycles are eamples o some o the considerations that should be taken seriously to ensure you have a rainwater system which will wor eficiently and last or many years to come.


GUARDING AGAINST THE ELEMENTS ter all the hard wor, decision maing, and epense that will go into a seluild project, it would be wrong to cut corners when it comes to installing a rainwater system his piece o it will protect your property rom the ingress o water, guarding the structure against dampness and water damage.


Having a durable rainwater system that will withstand the great uctuations o the reat ritish eather, yet which also adds to the design o the eterior o the property, is a paramount concern or seluilds


A system that will not crack or discolour when the temperature rises is essential as well as one that can withstand a heavy snow load i reuired without becoming misshapen, and which is also the right size to take the water ow rom your roo


SYSTEMS THAT SHOW THEIR METAL ne etremely durale option would e a metal rainwater system oering prop erties which can overcome the issues


mentioned aove ith an assortment o materials to pic rom, metal gutters and downpipes allow style and unction to collaborate nicely.


ALUMINIUM Available in an attractive paint or mill raw finish, aluminium rainwater systems complement both the traditional or modern house he range o gutter profiles, pipe shapes and sies along with a choice o colours and ornate accessories such as ear bands, will help to tailor this product to the character o your dwelling


 deep ow gutter is availale to cope with high volumes o water ow rom the roo, avoiding overow and splashing 


online guides can e ound to calculate ow rates rom roos, or a reputale supplier will be able to advise you. The gutters will also be strong enough to accommodate heavy snow loads  though the addition o etra fiing rac ets in areas o concern is recommended oo or an aluminium product that


oers a oint clip fiing method on the gutters ot reuiring mechanical fiings or welding oints will mae it uicer and easier to install, and UV stability and 100% recyclability are also available.


CAST IRON


This classical rainwater system which has been popular since the 1700s is acceptale or use on listed and


Having a durable rainwater system that withstands the fluctuations of the Great British Weather – yet which to the design of the exterior of the premises, is a paramount concern for self-builds


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ith a varied choice o rainwater systems on the maret, there should e no prolem in finding the perect product or your seluild proect, says ally oores rom Yeoman


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