Brett
Martin Plumbing and Drainage has launched a new colour option to the Cascade
Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems range, adding Chartwell Green to the
mix of eight heritage colours, allowing architects to capitalise on this
increasingly popular and harmonious colour on windows and doors on both new
build and renovation projects.
Sought
after for its tranquil aesthetic and historical appeal, Chartwell Green will
bring a touch of country charm to homes and is a welcomed addition to the
Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil System.
Other
heritage colours include Classic Black, Anthracite Grey, Oxford Blue, Olive
Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White - all of which cater to the
subtle nuances of local vernacular architecture as well as reflecting the trend
for priming and painting traditional systems. The complete colour range
delivers the traditional appearance of Cast Iron with the convenience of modern
plastic materials.
“The
popular Chartwell Green colour takes its name from the family home of Sir
Winston Churchill who chose this colour for his garden furniture,” said Paul
Wadsworth, Specification Manager of Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage. “There
is an increasing demand for this classic and versatile green shade and we are
confident architects will find it a strong addition to our range.”
Designed
with full consideration to original features, dimensions and detailing, the
high quality Cascade pipework, fittings and hoppers create a cast iron look for
less. Through a comprehensive range of gutters and downpipes which feature
authentic architectural detailing and a choice of Ogee, Bath, Gothic or
motiffed hopper designs, water butt and planters as well as a complementary
soil system, Cascade can provide heritage style and meet the aesthetic
requirements of new build where traditional style is required as well as
sympathetic refurbishments and restoration projects.
There are
three styles of domestic gutter - 106mm Profiled Ogee, 112mm Half Round and,
for larger or steeper roofs, a 115mm Deep Profile - which utilise 68mm round or
65mm square downpipes. For commercial projects there is a high capacity 170mm
roundstyle gutter with 105mm round and 4” x 3” rectangular downpipe choice.
Proven on
a variety of projects from new build and domestic refurbishment projects,
church and barn conversions, Georgian and Victorian shop frontages, flats and
apartments, schools and hotels, the Cascade system has been designed and
developed by Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage, using over 50 years’
experience at the forefront of plastics technology and a unique patented
manufacturing process to achieve the authentic cast iron finish.
Offering
the appearance of traditional cast iron with all the benefits of plastic
materials, Cascade is a fraction of the price of cast iron or other materials
such as aluminium. Real cast iron products are also heavy and time
consuming to work with as they need to be cut to size using grinders before
being primed, sealed and finished on site. Cascade is lightweight making it
quicker, easier and safer to install, helping to offer huge efficiencies in
terms of on-site installation costs. This high performance product is also
maintenance free and UV stabilised, so it is not vulnerable to rusting or
corrosion and offers a ten year guarantee.
The
addition of the new Chartwell Green colour option to an already comprehensive
range of domestic and industrial gutter and pipework profiles, will allow
architects an even greater range of rainwater and drainage options.
When a
traditional aesthetic is a prerequisite, the right drainage system can be the
difference between design success and failure. With a price tag in line with
modern construction, and an appearance that blends the past with the present,
Brett Martin’s Cascade rainwater and soil system is the perfect solution for
discerning architects and their clients.
