Rainwater goods

Designed to manage the rainwater running off the roof, gutters, hopper heads and downpipes are a necessity on most buildings. Some are architectural features in their own right, others are more mundane. Whatever the style of guttering and downpipes, good maintenance is essential. The failure of rainwater goods, as these items are collectively known, can be disastrous and is a frequent cause of damp problems within buildings. Water saturating masonry may also result in frost damage and staining and will make a wall feel cold.

Until the advent of plastic