Established 1893 | BS 460:2002 Certified | UK & International Supply | Expert Technical Support | 0333 987 4452
Price range: £78.10 through £117.40 ex VAT (£93.72 – £140.88 inc VAT)
Our beaded half round cast iron gutter and beaded round cast iron guttering system
are suited to most period property renovations. Commonly found in Scotland and the
North of England. Half round beaded cast iron guttering is available in primed and
black as standard.
Sizes Available:
100mm (4″)
115mm (4.5″)
125mm (5″)
150mm (6″)
Half round beaded cast iron guttering: HB4001, HB4501, HB5001, HB6001, XHB4001, XHB4501, XHB5001, XHB6001, G820
A genuine half-round beaded cast iron rainwater system with double beading.
Palletised UK delivery from £80. Please ensure suitable access and means of unloading on site. See delivery rates.
The beaded half round cast iron gutter is the traditional profile for Scotland and the north of England. The distinctive double bead running along both lips of the gutter section is the defining characteristic of the beaded profile — a regional standard seen on Edinburgh tenements, Glasgow Victorian terraces, Aberdeen granite buildings, and institutional architecture across the central belt and beyond. Where a plain half round gutter would look incorrect on a Scottish or northern English property, the beaded profile is the heritage-accurate replacement.
Manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460:2002, this section is 1829mm in length and available in four sizes to suit the full range of period buildings: 100mm (4″), 115mm (4.5″), 125mm (5″), and 150mm (6″). Supplied in primed or factory black finish as standard. The socket-and-spigot joint allows sections to connect cleanly in a run, secured with union clips and sealed with jointing compound for a watertight installation.
Suitable for all grades of listed building and accepted by Historic Environment Scotland and conservation officers across Scotland and northern England as the correct material for heritage rainwater work. Compatible with the full range of beaded half round fittings: 90 degree angles, 135 degree angles, nozzle outlets, drop ends, stop ends, and union clips, all available from Tuscan Foundry Products.
Cast iron outlasts uPVC by decades. Correctly maintained with paint, a beaded cast iron gutter system will perform for 50 to 100 years and more — a specification choice that protects the building and satisfies the conservation brief.
Part codes: HB4001, HB4501, HB5001, HB6001, XHB4001, XHB4501, XHB5001, XHB6001, G820. For specification support or a project quotation, call 0333 987 4452.
| Size/Finish | Primer 100mm, Primer 115mm, Primer 125mm, Black 100mm, Black 115mm, Black 125mm |
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Yes. Decorative cast iron and brass ventilation grilles of this pattern were widely used in Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and like-for-like replacements are generally accepted by conservation officers for listed building works. We can provide product specifications and material details to support listed building consent applications if required.
Our cast iron airbricks are available in three standard sizes: 225mm × 75mm (single course), 225mm × 150mm (double course), and 225mm × 225mm (square format). These correspond to the standard airbrick positions used in Victorian and Edwardian brickwork. Each size is available across the School Board, Louvre, and Ornamental pattern ranges.
Bespoke and copy cast iron rainwater goods typically have a lead time of 12 to 14 weeks from order confirmation. This covers pattern-making, casting, finishing, and quality inspection. Stock items are typically despatched within 5 to 7 working days, and non-stock standard profiles within 7 to 10 working days. We always recommend confirming lead times at enquiry stage so your project programme is not affected.
Most old buildings have cast iron rainwater systems that should be maintained and preserved however; these inherent benefits make cast iron an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations. It is not uncommon to see modern alternative products marketed with terms like low maintenance or easy to install and cost effective. It has even been said that ‘plastic guttering systems provide a way of achieving a traditional look with modern convenience
As well as being easier to produce, the material enabled eaves gutters to be installed more simply, since lead could only be used in this location as a lining for timber gutters. Many modern materials focus on replicating the appearance of cast iron but those materials can vary rarely offer any of the benefits. Cast iron gutters and pipes offer great strength and durability, a proven history of long life, low noise operation and fire resistance.
Most old buildings have cast iron rainwater systems that should be maintained and preserved however; these inherent benefits make cast iron an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations. It is not uncommon to see modern alternative products marketed with terms like low maintenance or easy to install and cost effective. It has even been said that ‘plastic guttering systems provide a way of achieving a traditional look with modern convenience’.
These terms tend to refer to possible cost savings rather than any real product benefits. It is also difficult to quantify the benefits of modern convenience over traditional build quality. It is worth remembering that all rainwater goods will require some element of maintaining to ensure they are unblocked by debris and remain functional. No rainwater system cleans itself.
Today most suppliers of cast iron rainwater systems offer products in both primer or pre-painted with a 10 year protective coating. When describing modern materials, the term ‘cost effective’ is used rather than simply saying cheap. There is no doubt that the initial cost of many modern materials is less than cast iron but you might be surprised to know that over its lifespan, cast iron will cost around a third of plastic.
The H542A measures 240mm wide x 240mm deep x 290mm high, making it well suited to a compact square profile suited to smaller Georgian and Victorian properties, extensions and outbuildings.
Satin chrome has a brushed, low-sheen finish suited to contemporary interiors, while polished chrome has a bright mirror finish. Both are available in the telescopic hand winder range at Tuscan Foundry. The choice typically depends on the existing ironmongery specification.
The School Board Airbrick (F020801AFC) is available in three standard sizes: 225mm × 75mm, 225mm × 150mm, and 225mm × 225mm. These correspond to one-, two-, and three-brick-course heights and allow ventilation requirements to be met across a range of subfloor and wall opening sizes.
Our hopper heads are available with a wide range of pipe connections to suit round, square, and rectangular downpipes. The Calnethorpe No.11 accepts round 65mm, 75mm, and 100mm; square 75×75mm, 100×100mm, and 125×125mm; and rectangular 100×75mm, 125×100mm, and 150×100mm. Connection options vary by model — please contact us to confirm availability for your chosen hopper.
Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically correct choice for listed and period buildings, and a like-for-like cast iron replacement is generally accepted without objection by conservation officers. We manufacture to BS 460 for genuine heritage character and durability.
Traditional Express can be painted, including in our linseed oil finish. LCC is supplied with a black bitumen coating, which cannot be reliably overpainted with conventional paints; maintain it with a compatible bituminous paint. Where a painted soil stack is required, specify Traditional Express.
