Marley Alutec’s Traditional range of aluminium rainwater gutter systems has been chosen for a traditionally styled new-build home in the Derbyshire countryside. Selected as an alternative to cast iron, the Marley Alutec products provide the aesthetics and longevity the homeowners were looking for while satisfying local planning requirements.

The four-bedroom, Georgian-styled house is a replacement for an old farm worker’s cottage and was designed to blend traditional aesthetics with modern comfort and performance. Given the countryside location of the house, the style and materials used were important considerations for the owners Ian and Julia, and a core part of achieving planning consent.

The four-bedroom, Georgian-styled house is a replacement for an old farm worker’s cottage and was designed to blend traditional aesthetics with modern comfort and performance. Given the countryside location of the house, the style and materials used were important considerations for the owners Ian and Julia, and a core part of achieving planning consent.

Among other requirements, the local planning department stated that cast iron guttering should be used to ensure the character of the property was in keeping with the area. However, for Ian and Julia this was not ideal due to the material’s cost, weight and maintenance requirements.

Ian said: “Our intention from the start was to build a house that respected the history of the local area and reflected the best of British architectural style, but it also had to work for us as a home for decades to come. We looked carefully at the alternatives available to replicate the appearance of cast iron without the drawbacks. The longevity and minimal maintenance of aluminium meant it was the obvious choice.”

Following an enquiry from Ian, Marley Alutec Area Sales Manager, Jason Littleboy visited the site and carried out a full survey. This enabled Jason to recommend the most suitable products, ensured an accurate quote and minimised the risk of issues during the installation.

Marley Alutec rainwater and guttering systems are manufactured from high quality marine grade aluminium and finished in an architectural grade polyester powder coat (PPC) paint. This type of coating is specifically designed for exterior use and will ensure the system maintains its colour and gloss level for longer. As such, Marley Alutec systems have a functional life expectancy of 50+ years or more with minimal maintenance and only periodic aesthetic cleaning required. Furthermore, the aluminium system is more than 65% lighter than cast iron, making it easier, safer and quicker to install.

“We are delighted with the final result and many people are genuinely surprised that the rainwater guttering isn’t cast iron,” Ian commented. “In contrast to many of the other suppliers we contacted, Marley Alutec responded quickly and gave us with everything we needed. The guidance, advice and support that Jason and the rest of the Marley Alutec team provided throughout was extremely valuable to us. It made the process much easier and saved us a lot of time and effort.”

Jason Littleboy, Marley Alutec Area Sales Manager concluded: “Ian and Julia’s house provides an excellent example of how effectively our Traditional range can replicate and even enhance a historic aesthetic, and all without the disadvantages associated with cast iron products.”

AT A GLANCE:

Products:
Traditional Moulded Ogee Gutter Systems
Traditional Square 102x102mm Downpipe Systems

Colour:
Heritage Black

Project Type:
Private Housing

Architect:
Woore & Watkins

Merchant:
Buildbase

We offer technical advice and support from initial design to installation, to discuss your project call 01234 321996 or email projects@marleyalutec.co.uk