Care and Maintenance of Rainwater Systems for Churches and Ecclesiastical Buildings

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“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

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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

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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 […]