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  • Bespoke Gutter Brackets

    Bespoke Gutter Brackets (19)

    An extensive range of bespoke gutter brackets, including side rafter rise and fall brackets, top rafter rise and fall brackets, fascia rise and fall brackets, drive in rise and fall brackets. Our range of bespoke gutter brackets are made for the installation of  cast iron rainwater systems, but can be adapted for aluminium, steel and uPVC.
  • Bespoke Made to Order and Radius Cast Iron Gutter

    Bespoke Made to Order and Radius Cast Iron Gutter (1)

    Bespoke, made-to-order and radius cast iron gutters and rainwater systems for all styles and periods of construction. Bespoke castings for listed buildings and conservation projects in the UK and overseas. Specialist in curved cast iron radius gutters for bays, castles and turrets.
  • Cast Iron Beaded Half Round Gutter

    Cast Iron Beaded Half Round Gutter (19)

    Cast iron beaded half round profile is a variation of our popular common half round gutter option. Cast Iron beaded half round guttering is perfect for listed and period buildings, new builds and for the refurbishment of existing properties. This traditional pattern is often used in Scotland and the North of England.
  • Cast Iron Deep Half Round Gutter

    Cast Iron Deep Half Round Gutter (19)

    Cast iron deep half round gutter profile is a larger version of the most popular half round guttering. Cast iron deep half round guttering is perfect for restoration of listed buildings, period properties, larger roofs and barn conversions, and existing properties where a larger capacity is required.
  • Cast Iron G46 Moulded Ogee Gutter

    Cast Iron G46 Moulded Ogee Gutter (17)

    Cast iron G46 Ogee moulded gutter profile is a shaped gutter usually found on more traditional properties. Cast iron G46 Og gutter is suitable for restoration of period and listed buildings, new builds and for the refurbishment of existing rainwater systems. This pattern is also used as a cast iron railway pattern gutter.
  • Cast Iron Gutter & Pipe Accessories

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    We offer an extensive range of cast iron gutter accessories and spares. These include gutter bolts, nut & washer packs, cast iron gutter jointing kits, bobbins, pipe nails and coach screws. For help and advice on the best products to use for your particular application, speak with our knowledgeable team.
  • Cast Iron Half Round Gutter

    Cast Iron Half Round Gutter (21)

    Traditional cast iron half round gutter profile.  Perfect for both repair and restoration of period properties and listed buildings, and refurbishment of existing properties. A good flow capacity with the smallest size providing 0.53 litres per second ranging to 1.40 litres per second for the largest size.
  • Cast Iron Hopper Heads

    Cast Iron Hopper Heads (54)

    Cast iron hopper heads or cast iron rainwater heads as they are more commonly known can be a decorative architectural feature and often an indication of the building’s age.  Ornamental cast iron leader heads provide both a function and feature statement on period buildings and available in a variety of patterns and sizes.
  • Cast Iron Notts Ogee Gutter

    Cast Iron Notts Ogee Gutter (15)

    Notts Og cast iron gutter profile is a shaped gutter usually found on more traditional properties. Cast iron Notts Ogee gutter is suitable for traditional, period and listed buildings, new builds and for the refurbishment of existing rainwater systems. The Notts Ogee design is available in a single 4.5” (115mm) size.
  • Cast Iron Ogee Gutter

    Cast Iron Ogee Gutter (17)

    Cast iron OG gutter profiles are usually found on more traditional properties, and are suitable for listed and period properties, new builds, and the refurbishment of existing rainwater systems. Found on many properties of the Victorian era and probably the most used Victorian cast iron ogee guttering.
  • Cast Iron Rectangular Pipes & Fittings

    Cast Iron Rectangular Pipes & Fittings (31)

    Our cast iron round rectangular pipes are more commonly used on large projects, schools, and churches for rainwater disposal. Cast iron rectangular downpipes can be used on both new builds and refurbishments of existing properties where a statement rainwater system is required. Available in either a plain or eared collar design.
  • Cast Iron Round Downpipes

    Cast Iron Round Downpipes (36)

    Our round cast iron round downpipes for rainwater disposal. Cast iron round rainwater pipes are perfect for both new builds and for the refurbishment of existing properties. The simple traditional pattern is often used in conjunction with the other cast iron gutter profiles, like half round, Ogee, beaded and deep half round cast iron guttering.
  • Cast Iron Square Pipes and Fittings

    Cast Iron Square Pipes and Fittings (18)

    Our cast iron square pipe is more commonly used on larger buildings, schools, and as church downpipes for rainwater disposal. Our square cast iron downpipes can be used on both new builds and refurbishments of existing properties where a statement rainwater system is required. Often used in conjunction with larger Tuscan sand-cast gutter profiles.
  • Cast Iron Sylum Moulded Gutter

    Cast Iron Sylum Moulded Gutter (1)

    Sylum cast iron moulded gutter is a robust, traditionally styled cast iron guttering system ideal for large buildings, industrial sites, and railway heritage restorations. The Sylum pattern combines classic moulded design with durable performance and is available in three sizes.
  • Large Sand Cast Gutter

    Large Sand Cast Gutter (19)

    Large sand cast iron gutter profiles for larger roof areas. Our 26 large sand cast iron guttering profiles are suitable for industrial conservation projects, church restoration projects and parks and estate renovations. The range includes profiles from large cast iron half round, moulded og cast iron and cast iron box gutter profiles.
  • Regent No.16 Moulded Ogee Gutter

    Regent No.16 Moulded Ogee Gutter (13)

    Cast iron Regent No. 16 The ogee gutter profile is an impressively shaped gutter which is more commonly found on larger traditional properties and is also suitable for new builds and the refurbishment of existing rainwater systems where greater capacity is required. This traditional pattern has a large flow capacity.

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Rainwater

Tuscan Foundry can provide a wide range of stock and commonly used items with all fittings and accessories. Additionally, items can be made to order to meet the specific needs of your project.

The standards for rainwater have remained remarkably constant for many years which means that replacing or integrating new with old is easy. The physical properties of cast iron are sustained throughout its lifetime thus maintaining its effectiveness. Coupled with its durability and proper maintenance, we would expect our products to last for over 100 years under normal conditions.

Where it is not possible to match existing cast iron designs for individual buildings from stock, Tuscan, in association with its pattern makers, can offer a bespoke service.

The Premier Extra Range
As an alternative we are pleased to offer the “Premier Extra” finish which has been developed to satisfy the needs of specifiers and clients requiring a “ready to fix product” with no painting required on site. The ‘Premier Extra’ range has an attractive black semi-gloss finish and is available in all 7 standard gutter profiles and round rainwater pipes.

Note: also available to special order in a comprehensive range of RAL & BS colours – details on request.

 

Painting Methods for Premier Rainwater

It is important when painting cast iron to ensure that all surfaces are completely covered.

Premier Rainwater products are supplied in a grey metal primer with rust inhibitors.

Before fixing on site, the products should be inspected for damage to the finish and, where necessary, wire brushed and spot primed with an appropriate metal primer. This should be followed by two undercoats and one top coat (or one undercoat and two top coats) of a good quality exterior paint.

For coastal areas please consult your local stockist or paint manufacturer for their recommendations.

After installation ensure that any damage to the coating, jointing nuts, bolts and fixing screws is made good with the appropriate paint.

Note: We strongly
recommend all products are painted prior to installation to ensure adequate coating on all surfaces. This will reduce long term maintenance.

 

Painting Methods for Premier Extra Rainwater

Our in house paint coating is formulated to have a life expectancy of 10 years when subject to normal weather conditions and rectification of any impact damage or surface scuffing during and after installation. Atmospheric pollution and/or the presence of dissolved salts in the rainwater put greater demands on the paint coatings and can adversely affect the life expectancy.

During installation and assembly of the product and handling, scuffing or impact damage to the coating must be made good to maintain the integrity of the finished paint coating. Likewise, any cutting or drilling operations must be protected with paint immediately to prevent the onset of the rusting process. This touch up reworking also applies to any bolts, nuts and screws used during assembly.

 

Painting Methods for Premier Soil

It is important when painting cast iron to ensure that all surfaces are completely covered.

Conventional soil pipes are coated with a black bitumous based finish to conform to BS416.

If over painting, please refer to your paint specialist or manufacturer for a suitable system.

 

Paint Touch Up Procedure for Premier Extra Rainwater

This process will ensure the protection of the cast iron product against rusting from the reworked areas subject to regular annual checks and routine maintenance of the exterior surfaces.

 

Surface Preparation

Surface Scuffing or Impact Damage. The affected area should be rubbed with emery or sand paper to remove any loose paint or debris and provide a key for touch up. Any rusting from exposed metal should be fully sanded back to bare metal. This process should be carried out as soon as possible after preparation of the surface.

Cutting and Drilling. Remove any burrs or sharp edges and ensure that any oil contamination, loose dust or metal debris is fully removed on completion of these operations. Paint touch up should be carried out as soon as possible after preparation of the surface.

If the bare metal faces have been left untreated then any rusting of the exposed metal should be fully sanded back to bare metal before paint touch up.

 

Painting Process

This process should be carried out in dry conditions with the surface to be treated clean and dry.

Use Tuscan Foundry semi gloss touch up paint in the appropriate colour and apply an initial coat of paint to the bare metal surface ensuring all exposed metal is covered.

Excessive brushing out of the paint should be avoided since this will reduce paint layer thickness and necessitate three or four layers of touch up paint to be required.

When the initial or previous coat is touch dry apply the second or additional coats of paint to the reworked area ensuring any adjacent areas of paint which have been rubbed during the sanding operations are also painted. It is important that a minimum of two thick layers of paint are applied to provide the desired paint thickness for product protection.

Pipe Installation

Jointing Methods for Premier Rainwater Pipes

Vertical rainwater pipes would not normally be sealed. Only seal joints between gutter outlet and rainwater pipe or offset plus any joints in a horizontal position such as a 90° branch arm or bend. It is recommended that three small wedges made from timber or sheet lead off-cuts are used to centralise the pipe joints and prevent any wind rattle.

 

Fixing Methods for Premier Rainwater Pipes

The traditional fixing for eared cast iron rainwater pipes is by using large headed pipe nails which we have available in 75mm and 100mm lengths. These are secured in wooden plugs fitted in the brickwork/masonry background. Alternatively non corrosive coach screws or other proprietary fixings may be used.

When fixing on an uneven or unstable surface the recommended method is to secure fixings by means of epoxy resin in pre-drilled holes.

Fixing of uneared pipes can be by holdfast, build in holderbat, earband or screw to wall bracket. These fixings are all available from stock.

 

Jointing with Gutter Jointing Kit

Suitable for use on Plain Half Round and Beaded Half Round gutter profiles, this kit is an efficient alternative to traditional jointing methods. The kit contains 10 EPDM rubber seals plus M6 x 25mm bolts, nuts and washers, suitable for 100mm, 115mm, 125mm, and 150mm gutter sizes.

Jointing a Gutter

Step 1.
Take the EPDM gasket and push the bolt from the inside of the gutter spigot and then through the gasket.

Step 2.
Line up the gutter and gasket with the socket of the next gutter/fitting and push the bolt through ready to accept the washer and nut.

Step 3.
Check the gasket is square and even between the two gutters and then tighten the nut and washer. Be careful not to over tighten as this may affect the joint or damage the gutter.

Step 4.
Finally use a craft knife to trim off any excess gasket rubber.

Note: When carrying out jointing or installation work on cast iron gutters, always check for any slight damage including paint chips and cut ends and if necessary use the appropriate touch up paint to ensure a complete covering.

Guttering Installation

Jointing Methods for Premier Gutters

The most popular way of jointing cast iron gutters is by using a low modulus silicone sealant or specialist rubberised bitumen gutter mastic.

The sealant should be spread evenly within the gutter socket applying additional sealant around the jointing hole before placing the gutter spigot into the socket and compressing both parts using M6 x 25mm corrosion resistant mushroom head bolts, ensuring the bolt head is on the inside of the gutter.

The washer and nut should be lightly tightened from the underside of the gutter to allow excess sealant to be removed. Do not over tighten as this could result in gutter damage.

Note: If gutters have been cut, remove any loose filings immediately to ensure no discolouration/ rust marks on the paint surface. Also check that cut ends, bolts, nuts and any slight installation damage is made good with the appropriate primer and paint.

 

Fixing Method for Premier Gutters

Before commencing the installation, inspect all fascia boards to ensure they are in good condition and will adequately support cast iron gutters.

Gutter Installation

Step 1.
Determine the direction for fitting the gutters beginning with socketed end of the gutter e.g. Notts OG gutters fit left to right and G46 gutters fit right to left

Step 2.
Position the first bracket 150mm from the end of the run

Step 3.
Fix subsequent brackets at 900mm maximum centres using a string line for alignment of brackets and ensuring a slight fall towards outlet positions.

Step 4.
Gutters may be cut with a powered disc cutter or tipped hacksaw.

Step 5.
When cutting gutters, ensure there are no loose filings left on the surface as these will cause discolouration of the paint finish.

Step 6.
All cut ends, bolt heads and damaged paint areas should be retouched immediately.

Whilst it is common practice to fit gutters in fascia brackets, some gutter profiles may be fixed direct to the fascia if required. These include OG and moulded gutters which have three pre-drilled holes per 1.8m (6′) length along the top back edge.

Where building designs incorporate no fascia board, other types of bracket will be required, the most popular being side fixing rafter, top fixing rafter and rise and fall brackets with build in spikes.

These are all readily available in galvanised/zinc plated steel and other designs are obtainable to suit your specific requirements.

Why Cast Iron Guttering Is Ideal for Period and Listed Properties

Cast iron offers an authentic appearance that complements traditional architecture. It’s also robust, long-lasting, and often required to meet listed building consent conditions. Unlike plastic alternatives, cast iron guttering retains the historic integrity of a building and weathers beautifully over time.

It’s also worth noting that modern cast iron systems benefit from factory-applied protective coatings, making them easier to maintain and install than in decades past. Cast iron offers seamless integration into any historic elevation when matched carefully to the existing system or surrounding details.

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