To direct water away from a buildings base a Rainwater system is normally used. They also protect masonry, stop water draining into basements and cellars, protect paintwork by helping keep dry and collect water for other uses such as gardening.

Rain gutters can be constructed from a variety of materials, including steel, cast iron, copper, zinc, aluminum, PVC (and other plastics),GRP and wood.

Rainwater gutters collect water from the roof and drain it down a leader pipe to the bottom of the building where it is collected or directed to a drainage system. A rainwater collection system for water carried from guttering may be a barrel or a cistern.

Rainwater Systems are made up of the following components:

Gutter – the gutter pipe stretches around the perimeter of the building just below the roof tiles to gather water as it drips off. A wide range of profiles are available for gutters to match the aesthetics of the building.

Pipes – Water collected from the gutter is directed to the down pipe to be drained to the ground level. A network of pipes and joints are used to connect the system together and navigate its way down the building.

Hoppers – Multiple pipes can be directed to a hopper and channeled to a single down pipe.

Accessories – such as stop ends, joint clips, running outlets and fascia brackets are needed to complete the rainwater system.