Tag: rainwater goods

Rainwater Disposal on Historic Buildings: Failure, Repair and Replacement

A conservation guide to gutters, downpipes, hoppers and outlets in lead, cast iron, copper, timber and stone — how they fail, when to repair, and when replacement is genuinely justified. Building Restoration Index — Technical Library. By Paul Stenning and Mike Walters, Historic Buildings Advisors, Tuscan Foundry Products. In summary Rainwater disposal is the single […]

Cast Iron Gutters in Kent: Heritage Rainwater Systems for the Listed Buildings of the Garden of England

Cast iron gutters, downpipes and hopper heads for listed and period buildings in Kent, matched to original profiles. Request a quote for your Kent project.

Cast Iron Gutters in Ceredigion: Heritage Rainwater Systems for the Listed Buildings of Cardigan Bay

Cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers for listed buildings in Ceredigion, from Aberystwyth to Cardigan. Request a quote for your project.

Cast Iron Rainwater Systems for Listed Buildings in Perthshire: Conservation at the Gateway to the Highlands

Perthshire boasts one of Scotland’s richest concentrations of listed buildings, each facing unique challenges from the region’s steep rainfall gradients. This guide delves into the essential specifications for cast iron rainwater systems,

Blasting Cast Iron Rainwater Goods: The Casting Skin You Cannot Put Back

Discover the hidden dangers of grit blasting historic cast iron rainwater goods and learn why preserving the casting skin is crucial for longevity. This conservation-led guide reveals low-impact methods that clean without destruction, the risks of conventional grit blasting, and when replacement is the better option.

Cleaning, Stripping and Preparing Cast Iron Rainwater Goods: A Conservation-Led Guide

Cleaning and preparing cast iron rainwater goods is a delicate art that can significantly impact the longevity of historic buildings. With methods ranging from manual hand-tools to advanced cryogenic dry ice blasting, the choice of technique is crucial.

Regency Cast Iron Rainwater Goods: Proportion, Profile and Conservation Practice

Discover the essential role of cast iron rainwater goods in preserving the architectural integrity of Regency buildings. This guide delves into the historical significance of ogee profiles, the importance of like-for-like repairs,

Cast Iron Copy Casting & Bespoke Casting: Preserving Britain’s Heritage Buildings with Precision-Replicated Rainwater Goods

Discover the art of preserving Britain’s heritage buildings with precision-replicated cast iron rainwater goods. At Tuscan Foundry, we specialize in bespoke and copy casting, ensuring that every component we create is indistinguishable from the original.