Cragside is a Victorian country house in Rothbury, Northumberland, designed by architect Norman Shaw and built for industrialist William Armstrong between 1863 and 1895. It was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectric power. It is a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Monument, managed by the National Trust and open to visitors.

What architectural style is Cragside?

Cragside is built in the Old English or Arts and Crafts style, with a dramatic multi-gabled silhouette set into a rocky hillside in Northumberland. The design by Norman Shaw features extensive timber framing, ornate brickwork, and complex rooflines requiring a substantial cast iron rainwater system.

What rainwater systems are appropriate for Victorian country houses like Cragside?

Victorian country houses typically feature cast iron gutters, downpipes, and ornamental hopper heads integral to the architectural character of the building. For complex multi-gabled rooflines, large-capacity cast iron profiles and bespoke castings are often required. Tuscan Foundry Products supplies heritage cast iron for National Trust and similar projects — call 0333 987 4452.

Does Tuscan Foundry supply cast iron guttering for Northumberland properties?

Yes. Tuscan Foundry Products supplies cast iron rainwater systems for listed and period buildings throughout Northumberland, including Victorian country houses, estate buildings, and ecclesiastical properties. Call 0333 987 4452 or email info@tuscanfoundry.com to discuss your project.

What cast iron guttering is appropriate for a period property in Kent?

Period properties in Kent typically feature Half Round or Ogee cast iron gutters depending on the building's age and style. Georgian and early Victorian properties commonly have Ogee profile; later Victorian and Edwardian properties often feature Half Round. Tuscan Foundry Products can advise on the most appropriate choice for your Kent property — call 0333 987 4452.

Do listed properties in Kent need cast iron guttering?

Listed buildings in Kent are required to maintain the character of the original building. Replacing cast iron guttering with uPVC is likely to require Listed Building Consent and is unlikely to be approved by Kent conservation officers. Like-for-like replacement in cast iron does not normally require consent. Tuscan Foundry Products supplies cast iron guttering for listed properties throughout Kent.

Does Tuscan Foundry deliver cast iron guttering to Kent?

Yes. Tuscan Foundry Products delivers cast iron gutters, downpipes, hoppers, and fittings to locations throughout Kent. We supply architects, conservation contractors, and private clients on listed and period buildings across the county. Call 0333 987 4452 or email info@tuscanfoundry.com to discuss your project.

What is a quinquennial inspection?

A quinquennial inspection is a mandatory five-yearly condition survey of a Church of England church, carried out by an approved architect or chartered building surveyor. It assesses the condition of all elements including the roof, rainwater drainage, walls, windows, and fittings, and produces a prioritised schedule of repairs.

What type of guttering is appropriate for a historic church?

Cast iron gutters and downpipes are the appropriate and most commonly specified rainwater system for historic churches. They match original drainage systems on Victorian, Georgian, and earlier ecclesiastical buildings, comply with BS 460:2002, and are acceptable to Diocesan Advisory Committees and conservation officers. Tuscan Foundry Products supplies cast iron church drainage systems — call 0333 987 4452 for guidance.

Does replacing church guttering require a faculty?

Replacing guttering like-for-like in the same material on a Church of England church typically falls within List A or List B of the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 and may not require a full faculty. Any change of material is likely to require a faculty. Always check with the Diocesan Advisory Committee before proceeding.

How long do cast iron gutters last on a church?

Cast iron gutters correctly installed, painted, and maintained can last in excess of 100 years on a church building. Regular repainting every 7-10 years and prompt attention to joint failures are the key maintenance tasks. Linseed oil paint is increasingly used on ecclesiastical buildings as a period-appropriate and durable finish.

Can Tuscan Foundry supply large-capacity gutters for churches?

Yes. Tuscan Foundry Products stocks large-capacity cast iron gutter profiles appropriate for the wide roof spans of churches, including Deep Half Round and Large Sand Cast profiles. Bespoke profiles are available where the original section is non-standard. Contact us on 0333 987 4452.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

What are large sand cast cast iron gutters?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are heritage rainwater profiles manufactured by the traditional sand casting process in sizes significantly larger than standard stock ranges. They are produced for buildings where standard gutter profiles — typically up to 150mm — are insufficient for the roof area, drainage load, or where the specific historic profile of the building must be matched for conservation accuracy. Profiles include large deep half round, moulded ogee, deep ogee, railway pattern, and box gutter sections. Tuscan Foundry Products has been casting these profiles since 1893.

Who are large sand cast gutters suitable for?

Large sand cast cast iron gutters are suited to country houses, major civic buildings, cathedrals and large churches, Victorian institutional buildings, railway heritage sites, industrial heritage buildings, and estate architecture. They are specified where a standard stock gutter is too small for the drainage requirement, or where a listed building or conservation area project requires a like-for-like match to the original historic profile in a size that standard ranges do not provide.

How do I order a large sand cast cast iron gutter from Tuscan Foundry Products?

Large sand cast gutters are produced to order and are priced on application. Lead times are typically 8–10 weeks from order confirmation. Contact Tuscan Foundry Products on 0333 987 4452 to discuss your profile, sizes, fittings requirements, and project timeline. A site survey may be recommended for complex conservation projects where profile matching is critical.

Cast iron ornamental hopper head H522 - cast iron rainwater head H522

Finish	Primer, Black
Connection	65mm Round, 75mm Round, 100mm Round, 75mm x 75mm Square, 100mm x 100mm Square, 125mm x 125mm Square, 100mm x 75mm Rectangular, 125mm x 100mm Rectangular, 150mm x 125mm Rectangular

Is a brass rooflight opener handle suitable for a listed building?

Yes. Polished brass ironmongery is historically appropriate for period buildings and is generally acceptable to conservation officers for listed building projects. If you require confirmation for your specific scheme, we are happy to advise — call 0333 987 4452.

What finishes are available on cast iron hopper heads?

Tuscan Foundry's cast iron hopper heads are available in Standard Black and Heritage Colour finishes. A linseed oil paint finish is also offered — a sustainable, vapour-permeable option particularly appropriate for listed buildings and conservation projects. Heritage colour swatches are available from the team on request.

What building types is the Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suited to?

The Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suits Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, semi-detached properties, public houses, agricultural buildings, and workshop structures where the original airbrick was a louvre-face grille. The horizontal fin profile is widely found in British domestic and light industrial construction from the 1870s through to the 1950s.

What pipe connection sizes do your cast iron hopper heads accept?

The Strayton H42A accepts round, square, and rectangular pipe connections. Round: 65mm, 75mm, and 100mm. Square: 75×75mm, 100×100mm, and 125×125mm. Rectangular: 100×75mm, 125×100mm, and 150×100mm. Please specify your required connection size when ordering.

Why should I choose cast iron for my rainwater system?

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.

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

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.

What finishes are available on your cast iron hopper heads?

Our cast iron hopper heads are available in a choice of finishes including primer, painted, and specialist heritage finishes. Please call us on 0333 987 4452 or submit an enquiry to discuss the right finish for your project.

How does the ornamental pattern affect ventilation performance?

The Gothic foliate tracery design of the Ornamental Airbrick provides a good free-flow ventilation area relative to its face size. The open area is comparable to other standard cast iron airbrick patterns. The visual density of the pattern at a distance reads as solid ironwork, which suits formal and decorative elevations without compromising subfloor ventilation effectiveness.

What sizes and weights are available for the Ornamental Airbrick?

The Ornamental Airbrick (OAB) is available in three sizes: 225mm × 75mm (2.8kg), 225mm × 150mm (4.1kg), and 225mm × 225mm (5.8kg). All sizes have a uniform depth of 75mm, making them consistent to install across a subfloor ventilation course.

What size cast iron hopper head do I need for my project?

The right size depends on the width of your gutter run and the volume of water you need to collect. The Strayton H42A is available in four widths: 305mm (12"), 355mm (14"), 457mm (18"), and 610mm (24"). As a general guide, wider hoppers suit larger roof areas and heavier rainfall zones. If you are unsure, our team can advise based on your gutter profile and catchment area — call 0333 987 4452.

Shearwater Cast Iron Hopper Head No.522

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Is a brass rooflight opener handle suitable for a listed building?

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What building types is the Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suited to?

What pipe connection sizes do your cast iron hopper heads accept?

Why should I choose cast iron for my rainwater system?

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

What finishes are available on your cast iron hopper heads?

How does the ornamental pattern affect ventilation performance?

What sizes and weights are available for the Ornamental Airbrick?

What size cast iron hopper head do I need for my project?

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Shearwater Cast Iron Hopper Head No.522

Additional information

FAQ Categories

Is a brass rooflight opener handle suitable for a listed building?

What finishes are available on cast iron hopper heads?

What building types is the Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suited to?

What pipe connection sizes do your cast iron hopper heads accept?

Why should I choose cast iron for my rainwater system?

We are looking to install a new heating system into a Georgian farmhouse and would like to know whether we would be better installing tubular steel column radiators or traditional cast iron radiators.

What finishes are available on your cast iron hopper heads?

How does the ornamental pattern affect ventilation performance?

What sizes and weights are available for the Ornamental Airbrick?

What size cast iron hopper head do I need for my project?

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