DRAINAGE Adaptable
“Guttering does not have to be restrictive or uninspired, and with Cascade it’s possible to meet every client’s demands with an expansive choice of heritage colours and gutter profiles suitable for any kind of project,” he says. “Cascade has been carefully designed to replicate the original features, dimensions and detailing of cast iron systems, making them compatible to be joined together if required. We offer eight heritage colours including Classic Black, Anthracite Grey, Oxford Blue, Chartwell Green, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White. Each colour can cater to the subtleties of local vernacular architecture. There’s also a fast turnaround on these special colours so merchants can stock the black range and still offer customers a practical service on the colours.”
it unique, is the range of styles and capacities available in the cast iron effect. This is the reason Cascade is selected for many restoration projects such as the Grade II Listed Stapehill Abbey, where a range of domestic and high capacity gutter profiles and downpipe systems were installed to suit the diverse range of roof types. With traditional styled new build projects set to remain on trend Cascade is the preferred choice for many developments, including the award- winning Lambton Park project.
“These examples reveal the diversity of its use across both new build, renovation and restoration projects including historic properties where the aesthetics meet the approval of specifiers, reinforcing the value to the merchant to be able to supply those projects. Naturally the support of Brett Martin’s Specification Managers and technical team add to the commercial package,” he says.
Easy installation
Dawson explains that cast iron is a heavy material, making it difficult to install, especially at height, and that this means the rainwater systems require more time to install which can lead to potential delays and increased costs. “The benefit of using a plastic rainwater system means installation at height carries fewer health and safety risks and requires less effort to lift. The Cascade system is also extremely easy to manoeuvre and work with, leading to quicker install times and more time to complete further work,” he says.
Most traditional systems also require extra fixing kits or nuts and bolts to make gutter joints which often come at an additional cost. Dawson says that, with the Cascade range, all gutter fitting joints have integrally moulded seals and flexible retaining clips, allowing the gutter lengths to click into place.
Sustainable manufacturing Dawson adds that Brett Martin is committed to contributing towards a more sustainable built environment, and as a company, is very conscious of its environmental responsibilities. “One way is by driving investments in renewable resources. Our plumbing and drainage ranges are manufactured at the Mallusk site, where 50% of energy comes from on-site renewable resourcesm and the Staveley site, which runs on renewable energy tariffs,” he says, explaining that the company has been recognised for its innovation in sustainable technology and building materials with the launch of BioPlus, a bio-based glazing product which replaces over 70% of the fossil-based material with bio-circular materials, mostly sourced from used cooking oils. “The raw material production process reduces carbon emissions by 84% and the opportunity now exists to extend this bio based technology into PVC rainwater systems.” While low carbon alternatives currently carry a significant cost uplift, the company believes that demand for low carbon construction products will grow in the UK. BMJ
April 2023
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