We’ve added a few new, possibly unexpected for us, product ranges to the website recently…
Installation Guidance
Anthracite Grey Sloping Coping with Next Day Dispatch
From November they will be holding stock of SC30 & SC36 Aluminium Sloping Coping (362mm & 402mm wide coping – for walls widths from 271-360mm) in the popular colour RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey. Holding these sizes in stock means that they can dispatch orders placed before Noon the next day. And there is no delay getting drawings approved.
Copper Rainwater System Selected for Zero Carbon House at COP26
As part of the summit, the zero carbon, timber frame COP26 House has been developed by Beyond Zero Homes, a group of more than 20 organisations, including Rainclear, from across the homebuilding sector, created and led by Peter Smith, Roderick James Architects.
Cutting Metal Guttering Methods
We often get asked what the right equipment or method is for cutting metal guttering and downpipes. The answer depends on the metal that you intend cutting or drilling into.
Sloping Coping now on website
We’ve added Skyline Aluminium Sloping Coping to the wide range of metal roofline products available to buy on the website.
How many brackets will I need?
We often get asked how many brackets will be needed per length of metal guttering. The answer depends on the metal guttering range that you have bought. Galvanised Steel /Copper/ Zinc /Stainless Steel guttering ranges Image1: Steel, copper, zinc Position Fascia...
Why use the Prefab Outlet vs Wrap-around Outlet – what’s the difference?
The prefabricated outlet was initially introduced to make things easier and swifter for DIY customers. Regular installers of the Infinity Galvanized steel (copper and zinc) rainwater system were accustomed to cutting out a hole in the gutter anywhere along the gutter...
Send us a sketch of your ideal aluminium fascia profile
s Skyline Aluminium Fascia and Soffit are made to order, if you don’t see the exact profile you need or want online – just send us a sketch, like the one above or below, of the profile: the number of bends and dimensions between the bends that you require – and we can have them fabricated for you.
Infinity: Galvanised Steel in 8 Stylish Colours, and 5 Metals
Galvanised steel is the most affordable and versatile of the metal rainwater ranges offering smart and contemporary styling that looks great on both modern and traditional buildings.
The stylish range comes pre- coated in a robust, three-layer corrosion resistant coating system designed to perform for 25 years without repainting.
New Door Canopies Range Added
We’ve just added a brand-new range of door canopies, and side panels, to the website – and some to stock for next day delivery.
How Zinc Changes Colour Over Time
Our Natural Zinc Rainwater system initially arrives a bright silver, the metal slowly, over time, turns into a darker shade similar to lead, making it a great choice for period properties, but also adds character to more contemporary buildings. You should not try to...
Offset projection Min & Max distances for 2-part Downpipe Offsets from our Aluminium ranges
This page contains a very useful set of tables that show the offset projection distances (min to max) of many of the aluminium downpipe ranges that we offer or can get hold of for you.