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Cast iron ornamental rainwater hopper head H527. Created using bespoke cast iron hopper pattern H527.
Cast iron leader heads for period, listed and traditional buildings.
(Bespoke cast iron rainwater heads and ornamental hoppers manufactured to order)
The Ludlow No.527 is the most heavily modelled casting in our ornamental range, and the pattern to reach for when the building will carry it.
A foliate crest rises above the rim — scrolled, deeply undercut leafwork that breaks the top line rather than closing it flat. Beneath, the body is worked across its full face with interlaced ornament, the surface never left plain, before drawing down through a decorated skirt to the outlet. There is more relief in this casting than in anything else we hold as a standard pattern, and it needs to be seen with a raking light to be properly appreciated.
This is a High Victorian and Gothic Revival pattern. It belongs on churches and chapels, on the better class of Victorian institutional building, on estate architecture where the client spent money at high level, and on restoration schemes where photographic or physical evidence shows the original rainwater goods were richly decorated. It is far too much for a modest elevation.
Deep relief has maintenance implications worth understanding at specification stage. Heavily undercut ornament holds moisture and debris in a way that flat surfaces do not, so preparation and coating matter more here than on a plain pattern. Traditional linseed oil paint suits these castings particularly well: it penetrates rather than bridging, and it can be maintained by overcoating rather than stripping.
Cast in solid iron to BS 460:2002 and supplied in primer or black as standard, with heritage colours and linseed oil finishes available on request.
Pipe connections: 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round; 75×75mm, 100×100mm and 125×125mm square; 100×75mm, 125×100mm and 150×125mm rectangular.
Suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas. For guidance on finishing decorated castings, or to match an existing pattern, call 0333 987 4452.
| 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 |
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.
The opener is designed for use with Lumen Rooflights and compatible timber-framed skylights. The telescopic shaft and adjustable mounting bracket allow it to be fitted to a range of rooflight frames. If you have a specific rooflight model, call us on 0333 987 4452 to confirm compatibility.
The Antique Black cast iron version is suitable for external use. The Polished Lacquered version is best suited to interiors or sheltered external locations where the polished finish will be protected from weathering. The Polished Brass version is suited to interior and semi-exposed locations. For external applications on exposed elevations, the Antique Black finish is the recommended specification.
The polished chrome telescopic rooflight hand winder opener is available in multiple sizes. The telescopic mechanism adjusts to accommodate varying rooflight positions and throw requirements. For a full list of available sizes, visit tuscanfoundry.com or call 0333 987 4452.
Hopper heads are supplied in red oxide primer ready for on-site painting, or pre-finished in black. A full range of Heritage Colours in traditional linseed oil paint is also available on request — please contact us for the swatch chart.
The Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suits Victorian, Edwardian, and inter-war residential and commercial properties where the louvre-pattern vent was the standard specification. It is the correct like-for-like replacement on listed buildings and conservation area properties, and suits new heritage-style construction requiring an authentic period ventilation grille.
Hopper heads are supplied in red oxide primer ready for on-site painting, or pre-finished in black. A full range of Heritage Colours in traditional linseed oil paint is also available on request — please contact us for the swatch chart.
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.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
The Paxton H82 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. Bespoke adaptations including double pipe connections are also available on request. Please confirm your required connection type when ordering.
