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Listed Building Conversion – Cast Iron Gutters and Pipes The plain deep half round cast iron rainwater system struck the right balance between performance and

Traditional cast iron guttering was chosen for its durability as well as beauty, and when maintained can last 100+ years, but this does not make

Wales-based foundry, Tuscan Foundry Products, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of cast iron drainage products, has reported that many local properties’ gutters are failing

The longevity of cast iron rainwater and soil systems is only as good as the paints and finishes applied now and into the future. Regular

Our forefathers knew of the need to move the rainwater away from the building and our historic buildings, medieval churches and cathedrals stand as a

What is a Listed Building? A building is listed when it is of special architectural or historic interest in a national context. Listed buildings have

The redevelopment of this stunning listed Victorian building in Edinburgh is in keeping with its high quality and distinctive Gothic-style design and features a deep

Coastal Paint Finishes for Cast Iron Guttering The Durability of paint systems is not an exact science, neither is the predictability of atmospheric conditions to

To meet the requirements, the architects specified the Tuscan Foundry plain half-round cast iron gutter for this refurbished bungalow refurbishment in Dorset. Cast iron gutters

Paul Stenning of the British company E Richards established in 1893 explains why it is not only essential to choose the right bracket for an

“Rainwater Systems” is a term covering a variety of different means of shedding rainwater away from a building. Most commonly seen on older church buildings

You’ve been asked to renovate a listed building. This is a great opportunity to show your skills and preserve a piece of history. However, you

historically important buildings Tuscan Foundry Products Ltd has supplied a number of large 5”x4” rectangular cast iron rainwater pipes and ornamental hopper heads at The Cornmarket project

Whatever the period or style of your property, from a Victorian New England Colonial house to an Adam Style house, German Colonial to Cape Cod

With some expert guidance and a bit of imagination, a barn conversion can be a great way to achieve a very beautiful and unique home. 

Contents Most forms of deterioration that affect old buildings in the United Kingdom are attributable to the presence of excessive moisture. Dampness promotes timber decay,

Period property owners risk damaging homes by choosing cheap ‘I am sure that I feel the same way as many other listed property owners; –

Cast back to its origins It seems ironic that UK based Tuscan Foundry Products would be supplying its period style cast iron radiators to America,

The original library in Woodstock is now privately owned and stands opposite Blenheim Palace. Due to its heritage and preservation order, any changes to the

Paul Stenning, of Tuscan Foundry Products discusses the importance of replicating period features within the design of new products for the heritage market. With more

Over the thirty or so years that I have been involved with historic buildings there are a number of things I have come across that