Care and Maintenance of Rainwater Systems for Churches and Ecclesiastical Buildings

“Rainwater system” is a term covering a variety of different means of shedding water away from a building. Most commonly seen on older church buildings as attached cast iron guttering, rainwater systems can also be incorporated — unseen — into the building’s fabric, behind parapets and within walls. It has long been recognised that rainwater […]
Calculating Flow Rates for Cast Iron Gutters on Period and Historic Buildings

Accurately calculating the flow rate capacity of a cast iron gutter system is an essential step in rainwater system design — particularly for period and historic buildings where both authenticity and performance must be maintained. With rainfall intensity increasing due to climate change, a gutter system that was adequate when installed may no longer be […]
Sustainability and Strength: The Benefits of Cast Iron Gutters and Pipes

Cast iron has been the material of choice for rainwater gutters and downpipes on British buildings for over 200 years. Its enduring dominance is not simply a matter of tradition — it reflects a genuine combination of functional, environmental, and aesthetic qualities that no modern alternative has been able to replicate in full. Durability: A […]