BSI has published a new British Standard covering metal gutters BS 9101:2017 steel and aluminium rainwater systems Specification.
At the forefront of the development of this new standard for the design and manufacture of metal gutter systems is the Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association (MGMA).
To ensure that metal gutters are correctly specified and manufactured, the new standard will prove invaluable to bespoke and proprietary metal gutter manufacturers, construction consultants, architects and installers of commercial and domestic buildings.
The requirements for the design and manufacture of metal gutters, on industrial, commercial and residential building therefore reflecting the range of materials and manufacturing technologies available and applying it to the manufacture of steel and aluminium metal gutter systems.
The materials, tolerances, mechanical properties and surface conditions, coatings, laminated surfaces, jointing methods and fixings for rainwater systems, including fittings and accessories for assembly or support are specified by this British Standard.
Contact:
Metal Gutter Manufacturers Association (MGMA),
106 Ruskin Avenue,
Rogerstone,
Newport,
Gwent,
NP10 0BD.
Tel: 01633 891584
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