It’s deliberately designed with the inside edge sitting slightly higher than the outside edge, so rather than having guttering that’s level front to back, there is a very slight tilt away from the wall to protect the wall against overflow in case of heavy rain
Connecting cast iron guttering to its plastic alternative is a rare but important subject when it comes to rainwater systems. Luckily, we have years of invaluable experience supplying and installing cast iron rainwater management systems for customers across the UK,...
If budget is one of your main considerations when it comes to updating the exterior of your property, then it’s important to do your research. Regardless of whether your heart is set on gleaming copper downpipes or you prefer the traditional appearance of cast iron,...
Well-maintained cast iron downpipes are strong, durable and resistant to corrosion, but what can be done to repair them if they do sustain damage? Luckily, many repairs can be carried out to keep your rainwater management system in prime condition. Find out how to...
If classic cast iron guttering has caught your attention and you’re eager to update the rainwater system on your property, then you’ll need to think about all those essential accessories too. Vital for ensuring a safe and secure installation, the type and number of...
We have created some great resources – illustrated guides and brief videos – so there’s really no excuse anymore to tell customers that ‘Galvanised Steel is too difficult to install’.
Considering replacing your deteriorating cast iron guttering, or maybe you’d like to capture the personality of your period property by replacing the modern UPVC rainwater management system with a character-packed alternative? Whatever your reasoning for revamping the...
Is your classic home crying out for something more stylish and substantial than brittle and bright white plastic guttering? Regardless of whether you own a period property that requires plenty of renovation or you’re looking for a more durable drainage system, cast...
We’ve added new variations to the range of aluminium door canopies we sell online!The range now includes canopies with integral drainage, including a deeper 125cm projection for increased protection from the elements with the option of two posts at the front, or one...
It’s always been possible to email us drawings – either building plans from professional architects, or your ‘hand-drawn-on-the-back-of-an-envelop’ sketch. Now we’ve added the option to upload those drawings/sketches via the website, on a mobile or desktop
See an Illustration of Harmer balcony outlets and flushjoint downpipes in use in a multi-balcony situation. A flat roof or balcony presents the opportunity to create an outdoor living-space – a fairy-light-strewn outside eating space. There drainage options need not impact the aesthetic…
Galvanised steel does not crack or warp like plastic guttering. And although unlike either aluminium or plastic, steel itself is susceptible to rust, the galvanising process (the application of a protective zinc coating) means that galvanised steel guttering is...