Our cast iron hopper heads are available with 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round outlets, 75mm, 100mm and 125mm square outlets, and 100x75mm, 125x100mm and 150x125mm rectangular outlets, to match the downpipe already on site or specified for the project.
Established 1893 | BS 460:2002 Certified | UK & International Supply | Expert Technical Support | 0333 987 4452
£32.50 – £80.50Price range: £32.50 through £80.50 ex VAT (£39.00 – £96.60 inc VAT)
Cast iron half-round gutter drop end available with both External and Internal connections. Our unique cast iron guttering drop end is part of our heritage rainwater system.
Sizes Available:
100mm (4″) cast iron gutter
115mm (4.5″) cast iron gutter
125mm (5″) cast iron gutter
150mm (6″) cast iron gutter
UK delivery from £30. Fittings are despatched boxed. See delivery rates.
Common half round drop end internal or external.
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 a cast iron rainwater system an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations.
| Size/Finish | Primer 100mm to 65mm Out, Primer 100mm to 75mm Out, Primer 115mm to 65mm Out, Primer 115mm to 75mm Out, Primer 125mm to 65mm Out, Primer 125mm to 75mm Out, Primer 150mm to 75mm Out, Primer 150mm to 100mm Out, Black Painted 100mm to 65mm Out, Black Painted 100mm to 75mm Out, Black Painted 115mm to 65mm Out, Black Painted 115mm to 75mm Out, Black Painted 125mm to 65mm Out, Black Painted 125mm to 75mm Out, Black Painted 150mm to 75mm Out, Black Painted 150mm to 100mm Out |
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| Socket | Internal, External |
Cross-reference
| Primer 100mm to 65mm Out | HR4021A (ext) / HR4022A (int) |
| Primer 100mm to 75mm Out | HR4021B (ext) / HR4022B (int) |
| Primer 115mm to 65mm Out | HR4521A (ext) / HR4522A (int) |
| Primer 115mm to 75mm Out | HR4521B (ext) / HR4522B (int) |
| Primer 125mm to 65mm Out | HR5021A (ext) / HR5022A (int) |
| Primer 125mm to 75mm Out | HR5021B (ext) / HR5022B (int) |
| Primer 150mm to 75mm Out | HR6021B (ext) / HR6022B (int) |
| Primer 150mm to 100mm Out | HR6021C (ext) / HR6022C (int) |
| Black Painted 100mm to 65mm Out | XHR4021A (ext) / XHR4022A (int) |
| Black Painted 100mm to 75mm Out | XHR4021B (ext) / XHR4022B (int) |
| Black Painted 115mm to 65mm Out | XHR4521A (ext) / XHR4522A (int) |
| Black Painted 115mm to 75mm Out | XHR4521B (ext) / XHR4522B (int) |
| Black Painted 125mm to 65mm Out | XHR5021A (ext) / XHR5022A (int) |
| Black Painted 125mm to 75mm Out | XHR5021B (ext) / XHR5022B (int) |
| Black Painted 150mm to 100mm Out | XHR6021C (ext) / XHR6022C (int) |
Our cast iron hopper heads are available with 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round outlets, 75mm, 100mm and 125mm square outlets, and 100x75mm, 125x100mm and 150x125mm rectangular outlets, to match the downpipe already on site or specified for the project.
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.
The Calnethorpe is designed for formal classical and Georgian elevations where scale and material authenticity matter — large townhouses, country houses, manor houses, and institutional buildings. It is also widely specified for new-build heritage projects where cast iron rainwater goods are required to conservation standard.
Traditional Express (TX) is a cast iron push-fit soil system. Socketless pipes are joined with push-fit sockets and couplings using rubber seals, so there is no caulking on site. LCC uses caulked socket-and-spigot joints and a bitumen coating. TX is quicker to install and can be painted; LCC is the closer match to an original Victorian stack. Our Traditional Express vs LCC guide compares the two in detail.
The Ornamental Airbrick is suited to Victorian villas, bay-fronted terraces, Gothic Revival institutional buildings, church halls, and civic buildings where decorative ironwork is part of the architectural language. It is also appropriate for listed buildings and conservation area properties where the airbrick is on a prominent elevation and the ventilation grille is expected to carry decorative character.
Eared LCC pipe is fixed through ears cast on the socket. Plain LCC pipe is fixed with holdfasts driven into the mortar joint, screw-to-wall holderbats, build-in holderbats or loose ears. Fix every length below the socket so each joint is supported. Traditional Express uses adjustable brackets.
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.
Prices for our rooflight openers are shown on each product page. If you need multiple items, have a specific project in mind, or want to discuss compatibility, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form at tuscanfoundry.com and we will be happy to assist.
Yes. A polished brass finish is historically appropriate for period buildings and is generally acceptable to conservation officers for listed building projects. If you are unsure about the specification requirements for your project, we are happy to advise — call 0333 987 4452.
Prices are shown on the product pages at tuscanfoundry.com. For project or volume enquiries, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.


