Apex Heritage Gutter System: Timeless Craftsmanship Meets Modern Efficiency – Available at Buildstore
The Apex Heritage range offers a comprehensive selection of traditional gutter profiles, including round, square, and rectangular pipes, along with all associated fittings and accessories. Meticulously designed to maintain the architectural integrity of historically styled buildings, the Apex Heritage system is equally suited for modern fast-track construction projects.
Key Features:
Applications:
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Ideal for Traditional Contracts: Perfectly suited for craft-based projects, closely replicating historic styles.
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Versatile Eaves Applications: Suitable for both flush and projecting eaves, providing flexibility in design.
Features & Performance:
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Diverse Profiles: Available in 4 gutter profiles and 3 downpipe profiles, catering to various design needs.
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Length Options: Downpipes come in 0.9m (3ft) and 1.83m (6ft) lengths for convenience.
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Durability: Extremely strong, vandal-resistant, and dimensionally accurate, ensuring stability and a long lifespan.
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Life Expectancy: Designed to last over 40 years, making it a sustainable choice for your building.
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Recyclable Material: Cast iron is 100% recyclable, contributing to environmentally friendly practices.
Colours & Finishes:
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High-Quality Coating: Finished with a two-pack epoxy primer and topcoat for exceptional durability.
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Standard RAL Colour Options: Available in 8 standard RAL colors, with additional colors available upon special order.
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Factory Certified Finish: Ensures a consistent and high-quality appearance.
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Factory Primed Option: Also offered with a one-coat protective oxide primer for added protection.
Manufacture:
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Authentic Sand Castings: Combining traditional manufacturing techniques with modern quality control standards ensures each product is crafted to perfection.
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Comprehensive Standard Range: Features a wide variety of gutter profiles, downpipes, and accessories, with master patterns available for custom orders.
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Compliance: Meets the standards outlined in BS 460:2002+A2:2007 for Cast Iron Rainwater Goods.
Installation & Fixing:
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Secure Joints: Gutters are installed using wet sealed bolted joints, with various fixing options available for versatility.
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Hydrostrip EDPM Rubber Seal: Recommended for half round gutters, this seal provides a faster and cleaner solution for gutter jointing.
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Proper Support: Gutters should be supported at 900mm centers using brackets or direct screw fixing for ogee, moulded, and box types.
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Downpipe Installation: Fixed to the wall at 1.83m (6ft) centers, using eared sockets or via separate earbelt and holderbats, ensuring stability.
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Minimal Maintenance: Designed to require little upkeep, promoting long-term reliability.
Conclusion
The Apex Heritage Gutter System, available at Buildstore, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern efficiency, offering a robust, aesthetically pleasing solution for any building project. With a range of profiles, colors, and finishes, along with easy installation and minimal maintenance, the Apex Heritage range is your go-to choice for reliable and stylish rainwater management. Visit Buildstore today to enhance your property's architectural beauty!
