Gutters, Chutes and Hopper Heads: Specifying Heritage Cast Iron Rainwater Goods in Ireland
Cast iron gutters, downpipes and hopper heads for protected structures in Ireland and listed buildings in Northern Ireland: terms, consents and delivery.
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Spouting, Downpipes and Rainwater Heads: UK and New Zealand Terminology for Heritage Cast Iron
Spouting or gutter? Dropper or outlet? A UK–New Zealand guide to rainwater terms for heritage architects, builders and roofers specifying cast iron.
Rainwater Heads, Downpipes and Quad Gutters: UK and Australian Terminology for Heritage Cast Iron
Rainwater head or hopper? Quad, OG or half round? A UK–Australian guide to rainwater terms for heritage architects, builders and roof plumbers.
Cast Iron Hopper Heads: Elegance and Functionality in Architectural Detailing
Cast iron hopper heads — also known as rainwater heads or leader heads — are among the most distinctive and characterful elements of a traditional rainwater system. They mark the point where one or more gutter outlets discharge into a downpipe, and on period buildings they are frequently the most architecturally expressive component of the […]