06 August 2015

Foiled product range extended to include fascia and soffit

As the new additions to Swish’s Foiled Gale Grey range, fascia and soffit will join an existing portfolio cladding, architraves and window trims. The Foiled Gale Grey range has been developed to compliment contemporary woodgrain grey foiled UPVC windows. Swish Gale Grey features a foil finish that matches Anthracite Grey (RAL number 7016, Renolit 7016[…]

  • 06 August 2015

28 July 2015

Architectural rainwater systems manufacturer joins MGMA

Alu-cast Enterprises was formed over 10 years ago. As an Irish-based supplier of architectural rainwater systems, it operates from a purpose-built 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Kanturk, Cork. The company holds the largest range of aluminium and cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers in Ireland – all available in the full range of RAL[…]

  • 28 July 2015

09 July 2015

Underground drainage system for excessive stormwater

StormCrates create underground storage tanks to manage and control stormwater where it falls. Suited for a range of commercial, residential and industrial applications, StormCrates comprise of 18kg modular units which measure at 120cm x 60cm x 42cm. The crates can be wrapped in a geotextile that allows stored water to seep into the surrounding ground[…]

  • 09 July 2015

04 June 2015

Iron-style rainwater system specified for garden city

Built on a 168-acre plot next to the town of Waterlooville, the Berewood Village scheme will comprise of 2,500 homes, two schools, offices, retail and two pubs. Bloor Homes have began construction on the ‘garden city’, having currently built 193 new homes so far. Plot 52 of the Berewood Village scheme. Brett Martin’s Cascase system[…]

  • 04 June 2015

29 May 2015

Flow controls help offset extensive flood problems

After existing drainage scheme failed to prevent extensive flooding in the area as recently as 2012/2013, Telford and Wrekin planners put a condition on the approval to provide a scheme to resolve the flooding issues. Complex flow control chambers such as the one designed for Limekiln Lane are being used increasingly. Consulting engineers Mouchel established[…]

  • 29 May 2015

29 April 2015

Rainwater system manufacturer offers its support to merchant partner

Alutec intends to honour its long-standing relationship with Huws Gray by supporting its birthday celebrations. Alutec supplies its aluminium rainwater systems to Huws Gray Charitable donations To mark its milestone anniversary, Huws Gray will donate a total of £25,000 to six children’s hospices located throughout its branch network. The merchant will continue to support the[…]

  • 29 April 2015

15 April 2015

Traditional cast iron style rainwater system used as period feature

Berewood Village’s new homes have been fitted with Brett Martin’s Cascade cast iron style rainwater systems The new homes have been built near Waterlooville in Hampshire, where a ‘garden city’ will eventually reside. When completed, the new Berewood Village will consist of over 2,000 homes, two new schools and two pubs, as well as office[…]

  • 15 April 2015

  • 07 April 2015

07 April 2015

Contractors attenuation success with RAINBOX Cube from JDP

JDP assists contractors achieve successful attenutaion JDP’s infiltration and attenuation system, the RAINBOX Cube, has been developed to reduce flood risks With RAINBOX™ Cube, JDP has partnered with GRAF to provide a total solutions offering for stormwater management from planning and design, through to supply and installation on site. There is an increasing demand from[…]

  • 07 April 2015

27 March 2015

Anti-climb downpipe covers reduces unauthorised roof access

The recent case of an NHS trust being prosecuted and fined by the HSE after a vulnerable mental health patient was left paralysed after diving off a roof, highlights the risk to both service users and service providers of unauthorised access to roofs and other high level building areas. Good practice would ensure that access[…]

  • 27 March 2015