YEOMAN RAINGUARD
HELPS HERITAGE BUILDING
KEEP WITH TRADITION
As part of the continuing refurbishment of The Heritage Building
(the old original hospital) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Birmingham, new rainwater hoppers and pipes are being
installed in stages. maintenance, other than the occasional clear out, and as a
through colour material the UV stable hoppers and downpipes
will not be pervious to colour bleaching thus eliminating the
need for repainting.
Supplied and manufactured in GRP material by Yeoman
Rainguard at their head office facilities in Leeds, the Hoppers
and Downpipes have been chosen in a design and colour to be
in keeping with the art deco style of the Heritage Building which
was erected in the early 1930s. Offering 30 plus years of care-free service Yeoman Rainguard
GRP rainwater systems are an economical choice adding to the
sustainability of the building and reducing future maintenance
costs.
Replacing the aging system are Yeoman Rainguard’s GRP 100mm
dia. Standard Clip Downpipes and large Highland Rainwater
Hoppers in an Agate Grey colour.
GRP is a durable and impact resistant construction material
which being lightweight can assist the installation on very high
rise or multi storey buildings such as the Heritage Building.
Once installed this tough rainwater system will not require
“We have dealt with Yeoman Rainguard for many years and
as always we are very pleased with the quality of service and
rainwater goods supplied for the refurbishment programme of
The Heritage Building.” Commented Mick Townsend, Project
Manager, Estates & Planning, University Hospitals Birmingham
NHS Foundation Trust.
For more information on Yeoman Rainguard products go to
www.rainguard.co.uk or call 0113 279 5854.