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Apex Heritage cast iron rainwater systems have been used on three historic churches in Ireland, showcasing Alumasc’s ability to meet the diverse challenges of sensitive heritage projects. Situated in both the North and South of Ireland, these Roman Catholic churches … More >>

Building techniques and designs continue to evolve alongside changes in technology and consumer and business trends. Recently, you might have noticed a rising interest in rainwater harvesting systems. This is no surprise. After all, the need to capture, store, filter … More >>

Heavy rain is not an uncommon occurrence in the UK. On average, the UK sees 750mm of rainfall every year. This heavy rainfall can cause considerable amounts of damage to homes that aren’t properly maintained. It’s vital that you are familiar with … More >>

Soaring house prices and increasingly difficult lending processes have meant that self build is no longer reserved purely for the wealthy, but is becoming a more popular way for aspiring homeowners to get themselves on the property ladder. In addition … More >>

Alumasc have announced that it is to supply its Alumasc Rainwater and Harmer Drainage range through two of the UK’s leading independent merchant buyers groups, resulting in a great deal for members and their customers. Alumasc is now a Preferred … More >>

An extensive range of Alumasc’s painted and primed Cast Iron Rainwater is now available ex-stock with a 3 day lead-time. The most well-used profiles are available, namely Half Round gutters in 4”, 4½” and 5” diameters and rainwater pipes in … More >>

The Department of Communities and Local Government is today launching its Action Plan for a Working Group to stimulate the growth of the self build housing sector – a move which has the wholehearted support of Alumasc, who recently attended … More >>

The world of architecture is today celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir George Gilbert Scott (13 July 1811 – 27 March 1878). Scott was the architect of many iconic buildings, including the Midland Grand Hotel at St … More >>

Alumasc’s full range of Rainwater and Drainage products is now available from the UK’s most successful buying group for Independent Builders, Plumbers, Hardware & Timber Merchants – the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS). Alumasc have joined the NMBS to ensure … More >>

Bad weather generates two main challenges when it comes to rainwater systems; the first being in regard to installation times. As the window of opportunity for outdoor installations lessens during cold, wet spells, alternative solutions such as pre-finished systems, can … More >>