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HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN


It’s not the amount of rain we get that’s the problem, it’s whether we deal with it properly. BMJ looks at the latest issues with rainwater management.


Marley Alutec’s Aligator was specified on the renovation of Reymerston Hall in Norfolk. The project team selected the range as it met requirements in terms of its sleek, unobtrusive appearance, that did not impair the property’s period look and durability.


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t times in the last month the question has been whether the sky can really hold any more rain. From Storm Brendan through Ciara and Dennis, the UK has been beset by more rain that we know what to do with.


Rainwater systems, which comprise gutters, roof outlets and ancillary items, play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of a building. Whether it’s ensuring that water is directed away from the roof, or enabling the recycling of rainwater, these systems help guarantee that homes fulfil a proper life cycle. However, if rainwater systems are specified incorrectly then their performance will be affected.


The market for rainwater systems, is a mass of different products, all of which range in size, flow capacity, style and colour, according to Rod McLachlan, category manager at Marley Plumbing & Drainage. ”At times, it can be difficult to understand which product is the best fit for your customer’s individual requirements. As such, it’s important to work with high-quality suppliers that can provide assistance,” he says.


“As a result, it’s essential that merchants know how to find the right rainwater system


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to meet different customer needs. To this end, merchants must understand the different styles, profiles and sizes available on the market.” McLachlan says that, when helping a customer with a new rainwater system, it’s important to first establish the size of the roof in question. “If a rainwater system is too small capacity-wise, it can have serious consequences, being unable to keep up with the flow of rainwater running off the roof. In order to ensure that the correct size of system is specified, accurate measurements must be taken. To do this, merchants should request that the customer first calculates the maximum roof area that needs to be drained. Similarly, note down the distance of any gutter angles from the nearest outlet. Finally, determine the rainwater outlet positions, which refers to the position of the underground drainage system.” He says that some suppliers are making it easier to help merchants deliver prompt estimates and suggested specifications to their customers. Marley Plumbing & Drainage, for example, has created an online rainwater calculation system. Merchants simply input the roof and building measurements and the tool then calculates the number of brackets, downpipes and gutters needed. By using


the tool, merchants are able to ensure that customers order the right products, without complications.


“Additionally, when in the market for a new rainwater system, end-customers will be interested in the durability of a solution. Merchants should look to only recommend systems that guarantee long-term, effective performance. It’s important that systems can confidently stand the test of time without the need for constant maintenance. Look to use suppliers like Marley, who utilise advanced manufacturing processes. In particular, its Life4 rainwater systems are proven to withstand exposure for up to four times longer than standard PVCu rainwater gutters and downpipes,” he says.


Rainwater systems are a major component of a building’s external envelope and have the potential to make or break a property’s ‘kerb appeal’. Similarly, rainwater systems can be used to tie together the external appearance of a property, McLachlan says. “Once again, it’s important to understand the wide array of profiles and styles on offer, as well as the variety of colours to choose from, including the ever-popular anthracite grey. Again, it’s important to look to suppliers


www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net March 2020


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