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Price range: £87.55 through £124.92 +VAT
Our cast iron og gutter 6′ and fittings are suited to most period property renovations.
Cast iron ogee gutter is available in primed and black as standard.
Sizes Available:
100mm (4″)
115mm (4.5″)
125mm (5″)
Cast iron Og gutter: OG4001, OG4501, OG5001, XOG4001, XOG4501, XOG5001
Cast iron Og guttering: G840
A genuine cast iron rainwater system with the traditional ogee (OG) curved pattern.
The cast iron ogee gutter is one of the most widely used heritage rainwater profiles in England and Wales. The ogee — sometimes written OG — takes its name from the classical S-curve cross-section: a concave upper curve flowing into a convex lower form, giving the gutter its characteristic elegance and depth. It is the standard gutter profile on Georgian and early Victorian terraced houses, rectories, vicarages, manor houses, and civic buildings across England and Wales, and the correct heritage-accurate replacement wherever the original ogee has failed or been removed.
This section is 1829mm (6 feet) in length, manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460:2002. Available in three sizes to suit the standard range of period buildings: 100mm (4″), 115mm (4.5″), and 125mm (5″). Supplied in primed or factory black finish. The socket-and-spigot joint connects sections cleanly in a run, secured with union clips and sealed for a watertight installation.
Suitable for all grades of listed building and accepted by conservation officers across England and Wales as the appropriate heritage material for period rainwater work. The cast iron ogee is particularly prevalent on Georgian terraces, late-Victorian and Edwardian domestic architecture, institutional buildings, and rural estate properties where the ogee profile was the builder’s default specification.
Cast iron significantly outlasts uPVC alternatives. Correctly maintained with paint, a cast iron ogee gutter system will perform for 50 to 100 years or more — a specification that satisfies both the conservation brief and the long-term maintenance interest of the building owner.
Part codes: OG4001, OG4501, OG5001, XOG4001, XOG4501, XOG5001, G840. 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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Prices vary depending on size and finish. To get a quotation, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on the Tuscan Foundry website. The team can advise on the right specification for your project and provide a written quote.
The Iron Works Patterned Hit & Miss Vents are available in two sizes: 225mm × 82mm (single-course, suitable for standard airbrick positions) and 225mm × 150mm (double-course format). Both sizes are available in all three finishes: Antique Black, Polished Lacquered, and Polished Brass.
Prices are shown on each product page. For project quantities, specification advice, or a formal quotation, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form.
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.
Yes. The Louvre Airbrick is dimensioned to standard brick course openings and is suitable for direct replacement of worn, broken, or missing original cast iron louvre grilles. If you are unsure of the size required, measure the opening in the brickwork rather than the existing damaged grille.
Yes. Cast iron is the material required by most conservation officers and listed building consents for the replacement or replication of traditional rainwater goods. Our hopper heads are produced in solid cast iron and we can assist with specification notes or material statements for planning purposes if required.
The Polished Lacquered finish suits buildings where period ironwork was finished bright rather than painted — formal entrance elevations, listed properties, and settings where the grille contributes to the decorative programme of the facade. It is appropriate for conservation specifications and high-specification heritage new build.
Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for all listed building grades. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
The Pultney Tapered Hopper Head is well suited to Georgian and Regency townhouses, Victorian terraces, rural farmhouses, barns, and functional estate buildings where a plain, period-correct hopper is the appropriate specification. It also works well on new heritage-style construction. Its unfussy, chamfered form makes it a versatile choice across a wide range of traditional building types.
The Antique Black finish suits Victorian, Edwardian, and inter-war buildings where ventilation ironwork was painted rather than polished — estate houses, terrace housing, civic buildings, and rural properties. It is also correct for listed buildings and conservation area properties requiring like-for-like replacement of original ornamental cast iron vents.
