Hambaker Pipelines Rainwater offer you traditional quality, classically designed and produced cast iron gutters, rainwater pipes and fittings from our UK Foundry and which are 100% recyclable.
Why choose Hambaker Pipelines Rainwater for your project?
The material properties of cast iron have long been recognised and it is these which make it particularly suitable for the rainwater systems of listed buildings and wherever conservation is an issue.
In its Planning Policy Guidance (PPG 15), the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, Department of National Heritage, acknowledges the importance of specifying cast iron replacement of the rainwater systems on such buildings of historical significance.
UK FoundryÂ
Our products have been manufactured at the Telford, West Midlands site for over 100 years – previously under names Allied Iron pre-1969, then Glynwed Foundries before by acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1997.
Manufacturing at Telford, is operated under strict quality management systems BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and has been awarded the ‘Manufacturing to Environmental Standards’ accreditation BS EN ISO 14001:2015.
Why choose Cast Iron as the Green choice
Cast Iron as a material provides many reasons why it’s the first choice over plastic based systems when considering the future Environmental impact.
- Cast iron uses 97% re-cycled material in the manufacture of gutters and rainwater systems, which in turn are 100% recyclable. Cast iron which has come to the end of its long life has a residual value by taking it to a scrap merchant. Cast iron can be re-melted and made into new. Other materials such as plastic claim they are recyclable – but too often end up as landfill as the infrastructure to carry out such recycling just isn’t there.
- Cast iron is a Greenpeace recommended drainage material. There can be no greater approbation than one from the world’s foremost environmental campaigners who leave no stone unturned in their determination to husband our planet’s dwindling resources and safeguard its environment for the future.
- Long Life. Strong and durable, cast iron has a proven life span in excess of 50 years and it is not uncommon for it to exceed 100 years. Cast Iron systems will last your lifetime, demanding little if any modernisation and minimal maintenance. The natural consequence of this of course is absolutely minimal environmental impact.
- The traditional appearance of cast iron enhances many listed, historic or refurbished buildings. Plastic may be able to resemble something like cast iron – but it will never be comparable.
Quality & Performance
Combining durability and performance, our rainwater products are fully compliant with the latest quality standards including BS460.
Installation Guide
All the information you will need to successfully fit your chosen Hambaker Pipelines Rainwater products. A step by step guide to get the best performance.
Technical Help
Downloadable Datasheets and Product Application Guides to help you to choose the right products for your application.
UK Delivery
Buy now and enjoy a low cost, flat rate, next working day delivery for £20.00 or a free 2-3 working day delivery to any UK Mainland address. (*subject to a few reasonable exceptions).
Our Partner Websites
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