Archetech Issue 25 2016 | Page 48

Copper Rainwater System Changes with the Times Nicola Corrigan of Lynnic Associates We are very pleased with the result explained “After researching the internet and have already used Rainguard XL we came across Yeoman Rainguard who Aluminium systems on another building could supply us with a Copper rainwater on the same development. system which would complement the exterior of the barn nicely. “Our next project, the biggest on the development, will be linking two barns The Siberian Larch cladding ages from a together with a glass front and will pinkish hue to a more weathered silver benefit from a Zinc rainwater system colour and with Copper aging similarly again from Rainguard ” Concluded Nicola. from a bright to a patina finish, we thought this the perfect choice to keep in For information on Yeoman Rainguard’s step with the barns changing looks over full range of Aluminium, Cast Iron, GRP, the years to come.” Copper, inc and Stainless Steel rainwater systems go to www.rainguard.co.uk or Yeoman Rainguard’s Copper 125 x 70mm half round gutter and 80mm dia. downpipe were installed by Lynnic Associates to the Dutch Barn where joints were soldered rather than using a sealant to ensure a longer lasting seal. Lynnic Associates, a construction Copper proves to be a long lasting option company specialising in high quality one with its life expectancy being that of 100 off house builds, recently embarked on years offering a maintenance free system. a development of 7 units in Chesterfield, A sustainable and ecologically sound one of which being a new build project. option, Copper is known as a green metal Archetech - Page 48 being 100% recyclable and as yet only The Dutch Barn was built on the site of 12% of reserves have been mined. an original barn which had burned down. With a Siberian Larch cladding to the “The Copper rainwater system proved exterior the barn required an efficient simple enough to fit and the staff at and durable rainwater system which was Rainguard were happy to answer any in keeping with the style of building. queries we had. call 0113 279 5854.