Cast Iron Gutter Guarantee

The specification of a replacement rainwater system for a 19th century school building saw Brett Martin guarantee its Cascade cast iron style rainwater system would offer authentic detailing.

The system also offered long-term performance and ease of installation without compromising the integrity of the building.

Located in the West Midlands and close to Wolverhampton, the original cast iron rainwater system at Wightwick hall school was no longer fit for purpose and required replacement as part of remedial works prior to the school’s conversion to an academy. Brett Martin provided the client with full on-site technical support as well as recommending a  cost-effective rainwater solution which had the look and feel of cast iron but offered the long-term benefits of plastic.

Due to the building’s age and change of use over the years, there were no technical drawings from which a bill of quantities could be created. To meet the challenge, Brett Martin’s technical team visited the site and helped with the specification along with calculations and assistance with installation techniques.

 

Cascade

The specification of the Cascade rainwater system comprised 112mm roundstyle gutters and 68mm round downpipes With Tudor rose hoppers, all in classic black. This was complemented by the cascade 110mm push-fit soil system to provide a complete look which was architecturally sympathetic to the historic building and the original detail of the previous cast iron system.

 

 “We are very pleased with the replacement gutter and soil systems as the cast iron style is in keeping with the age and design of the school building. And since leaking gutters are now a thing of the past the Cascade will help protect the building for years to come.”

– Simon Bruce 

Site manager, Wightwick Hall School

 

Work at height

Significantly lighter than cast iron rainwater systems, Cascade is much quicker, easier and safer to install at height, helping to offer the contractor and client savings in terms of on-site installation costs. The system also features external fixing lugs designed to facilitate the use of power tools, further speeding up installation.

Picture: The heritage gutters & drainage at Wightwick Hall School.

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Article written by Cathryn Ellis
27th October 2021

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