Our standard spike or sturt length is 300mm (12″). Other sizes are available upon request.
£19.33 – £19.69Price range: £19.33 through £19.69 +VAT
Our side rafter bracket for plain deep half round cast iron gutter are suited to
most period property renovations. These brackets are a heavy steel bracket that is
zinc plated for a long life.
Sizes Available:
100 x 75mm
125 x 75mm
Plain deep half round side rafter gutter bracket: DH4342, DH5342, XDH4342, XDH5342
A genuine cast iron rainwater system with the traditional deep flow gutter.
British manufactured mild steel brackets for cast iron rainwater goods. Supplied
in silver zinc plated finish as standard ready for on site painting.
British manufactured mild steel brackets for cast iron rainwater goods. Supplied in silver zinc plated finish as standard ready for on site painting.
Tuscan Foundry Products offer one of the UK’s widest ranges of brackets and can also manufacture bespoke products to match your existing brackets if required.
Our range includes top fix, side fix, rise and fall, fascia, repair and drive brackets as well as pipe clips for cast iron rain and soil pipe. Brackets are available in a range of profiles including Half Round, Ogee (OG), Deep Half Round, Notts Ogee, Moulded (G46), Beaded and Box gutter profiles.
Steel bracket for cast iron rainwater goods available to fit either the 4″, 4.5″, 5″ or 6″ half round profile.
This bracket is designed to fix to the side of your rafter
The bracket is formed from a single length of 20mm x 5mm steel which has an arm section approx 7″ (180mm) long with two fixing holes before a twist meets the cup section.
These brackets are designed for cast iron guttering and as such rely on the weight of the gutter to keep it in place. If you intend to use side or top rafter brackets for plastic guttering, please contact us to discuss the options.
Size/Finish | Zinc 100mm x 75mm, Zinc 125mm x 75mm |
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Our standard spike or sturt length is 300mm (12″). Other sizes are available upon request.
Cast iron radiators cost no more to run than modern steel or aluminium radiators. Cast iron is a very efficient material at emitting heat, thus you have items like le creuset cast iron pans. Cast iron holds it’s heat extremly well, which means that the radiators stay warm for longer.
BTU stand’s for British Thermal Units. This was the old (Imperial) measurement for heat in connection with plumbing. Although BTU’s is a term still commonly used within the heating and plumbing, the industry is now going over to KW’s Kilowatts.
It is possible for us to supply towel warmers with an electric heating element in them. The Electrad system is a unique system available to us, that enables independent heating of towel rails and radiators via the properties electrical system.
The standards for our cast iron gutters and pipes have remained remarkably constant for many years. The physical properties of cast iron are sustained throughout its lifetime thus maintaining its effectiveness. Coupled with is durability and proper maintenance, we would expect our traditional cast iron rainwater products to last for over 50 years under normal conditions.
We do offer a range of Ogee patterned gutters in both straight and radius profiles. The straight profiles are much more common and as such cost less.
We are able to place dates and initials and insignia onto most of our flat faced rainwater hopper heads.
With National Maintenance week fast approaching (18th – 25th November 2011), Tuscan Foundry Products Ltd have decided to help period property owners look after rainwater systems by offering big discounts on selected cast iron gutters, pipes and fittings.
Friday 25th November is designated as National Gutters Day and on this particular day, homeowners are encouraged to check their systems for evidence of damage. Repairing sections of damaged cast iron gutter and pipe can help avoid potentially thousands of pounds of damage to brickwork.
Tuscan is offering these savings across a range of profiles and includes both primer and painted stock. The offers will only be available whilst stocks last so visit our website to view our discounted cast iron rainwater goods today.
For more information concerning National Maintenance Week visit the Society for the Protect of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) at www.maintainyourbuilding.org.uk
Casting of iron is an imperfect processs. It is possible with some cast iron radiators that you will get minor imperfections in the surface finish. When radiators are painted this will reduce and over the years every additional coat of paint applied will provide a smoother more equal finish.
The drainage and guttering market has matured considerably over the past 20 years and there are now many more product choices for consumers to consider.
Despite the influx of new materials it appears that the benchmark for rainwater systems is still cast iron. Cast iron rainwater goods were introduced in the late 18th Century as an alternative to lead. 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.
It is easy to forget about your rainwater system but it does need to be maintained and inspected at least twice a year regardless of the product material. It does not matter whether the property is hundreds of years old or brand new, the message is the same; ‘maintaining your rainwater system contributes to the external appearance of the building as well as keeping it free from damp and structural damage.