BUILDING ENVELOPE HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES heritage buildings. A heavier material than aluminium, cast


iron oers the same durale properties with a  year or more lie epectancy, however a small amount o maintenance such as repainting can urther etend this  range o traditional gutter profiles, decorative ear bands along with the addition o stylish rainwater hoppers can certainly ensure that the eel o old and historical uildings are reected in the use o a cast iron rainwater system  recyclale, cast iron when oidis


ing produces iron ashes which being caron ased aid the growth o green and plantonic lie helping to counteract the eects o gloal warming


COPPER, ZINC & STAINLESS STEEL hese materials are chameleonlie, changing patina over time which adds depth and colour to the rainwater sys tem  great choice or structures that are timer clad, oa ramed or indeed garden houses whose eteriors also change colour as the wood ages, adding to their beauty.


The attractive patina caused by oidisation also unctions as an eceptional, natural deence against the elements, making them a good choice o material to e used on coastal properties where erosion by the salt in the atmosphere can be a concern.


Copper gutters and downpipes have


proven durability having been used successully or many generations oering an almost unlimited lie service A natural, truly sustainable and 100% recyclable material, copper also acts as an algaecide and ungicide helping to keep moss and lichen growth to a minimum, proving to be a maintenance ree system ts also a great choice or those wanting to harvest rainwater. A zinc or stainless steel rainwater system will ring a contemporary eel to seluild proects, again having


outstanding duraility and reuiring minimal maintenance.


SEEK ADVICE


Sometimes there is more to selecting a rainwater system than meets the eye, so its important to tae time to investigate whats availale here are plenty o shows and ehiitions specifically or the seluild and renovation market around the country throughout the year, which showcase the latest in building materials perts will also e on hand at these events to oer advice Online blogs and websites can be a


great tool as people divulge successes and pitalls, the rights and wrongs o their own proects However, or ool proo advice and inormation on the right rainwater system or your particular project it is best to seek out a reputable manuacturer and supplier ome o these companies oer ree site surveys or tae os rom architect drawings that they can then turn into an itemised, easy to understand uotation ae advantage as these helpul services will ensure that you get the rainwater system that is efitting o your prized home.


Sally Moores is marketing manager at Yeoman


56 www.sbhonline.co.uk


mar/apr 2022


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