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...
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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...
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.
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.
The Galvanic Scale – How different metals can be incompatible
Two dissimilar metals, used together, can cause galvanic corrosion. The further apart the materials are in the galvanic ‘scale’ or ‘series’, the higher the risk of corrosion is.
NEW Adjustable Offset added to the Galvanised Steel Range
Rainclear Systems, the UK’s leading stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems has introduced a NEW 2-part, adjustable offset to the Infinity Galvanised Steel and Colour Coated Galvanised Steel range available to buy online at www.rainclear.co.uk. New...
NEW Galvanised Steel Gutter Brackets for Sandwich Roof Panels
Rainclear Systems are pleased to offer a new innovation from the manufacturers of their Infinity Galvanised Steel rainwater system range – A bracket designed specifically for the increased use of Sandwich Roof Panels in construction of new build homes in the UK.
Ratchet Spanner: A requirement for Rise and Fall Brackets?
We asked around our regular customers who told us that they use a ratchet spanner when fitting these Rise and Fall brackets, so that they don’t lose any time when fitting – just in case the bolts do occasionally not ‘thread’ that well by hand.
Steel Gutters: New Colours and a smaller 60mm diameter downpipe added
This February, to encourage you to make the more eco choice, Rainclear Systems offer an Extra 7.5% OFF Infinity Galvanised Steel and Colour Coated Galv Steel gutters and downpipes with code ‘X75FEB21’
Harmer SML Cast Iron Waste now available to buy online from Rainclear
The Harmer SML above and below ground rainwaters and waste systems are now listed on the website at www.rainclear.co.uk so you can browse and buy online at your convenience. Or put together a shopping cart and ‘save as a quote’ that you can email to a colleague to discuss before making a purchase.
8 Tips For How to Clean Metal Guttering
8 Tips For How to Clean Cast Iron Guttering, Aluminium Guttering, Steel Guttering, Copper Guttering, Zinc Guttering from Metal Guttering experts Rainclear Systems – the home of metal guttering