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...
Product Selection Guidance
Multi-balcony rainwater management? Extended spigot outlets and flushjoint downpipes – the joined-up solution
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…
Why should I choose galvanised steel guttering?
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...
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.
Rainclear and the Restoration Couple Case Study Video
The Restoration Couple you tube channel, on which the couple share all sorts of projects and content based around the renovation of their North Somerset home, gets around 1 million views a month and is one of the biggest DIY/renovation channels in the UK. They...
Compare the Metal Rainwater Ranges’ Features, Benefits and Prices
We’re often asked ‘What’s the difference?’ between each of the metal rainwater systems we sell. As if it was a question we could sum up in just a sentence or two.Or ‘What’s the best?’ which depends entirely on YOUR project/property, YOUR budget and...
Focus on Copper Rainwater Systems
Rainclear Systems, the UK’s leading stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems, are suggesting that you take a look at Copper for your rainwater system.
A Beginner’s Guide to Rainwater Goods for New-build, Renovation & Conservation
The different materials/types of rainwater goods and key points to know about each
Cast Aluminium ‘Rise and Fall’ gutter brackets (with support) vs ‘Drive In’ gutter brackets
We’ve been asked recently which is the best option for hanging guttering when there is no Fascia Board on a building and ‘Rafter’ Brackets are impractical. What different brackets available? Please bear with us if you already know this, but for those who don’t, we’ll...
Traditional Cast Iron LCC Soil Pipes
Our Traditional LCC Soil System is always supplied in black bitumen finish as per the British Standard BS416 for Soil Products. We do not recommend over-painting the black bitumen standard finish.
If you want your soil system in a colour other than black we recommend our SimpleFIT Soil System.
Are you concerned about Galvanised Steel rusting?
Some old steel rainwater systems have given all a bad reputation. Some steel components without a Galvanised core and zinc/magnesium protection layer sold to property owners in coastal areas in the past resulted in problems later.
Had you heard Copper guttering needed soldering? Not with our system!
What no soldering? Ever? No! AND no special skills are required to install the copper guttering. The clever design makes installation simple - the innovative Infinity Copper rainwater system includes: Push-fit stop-ends – so no need to solder of the end of a run of...