CPD Specifier May 2015 issue January 2014 | Page 15

Roofs Brett Martin rainwater seminar is a must for specifiers Market-leading plastic building products manufacturer Brett Martin’s 45-minute, RIBA-certified technical seminar will show how to satisfy the planning authorities, enhance building design and ensure cost effectiveness when it comes to rainwater and soil system specification. Rainwater systems must be looked at as part of the overall roof design - and the house as a whole. For a modern self-build, in truth PVCu often wins the day for its versatility and low cost. However, many contemporary-style homes opt for steel and aluminium for their sleek, streamline looks. For traditionalstyle homes, cast iron is usually favoured, although copper can be an option, particularly on traditional-style barn conversions. “We take an in-depth look at the factors influencing the specification of rainwater systems and show a comparison of different building materials,” explains Brett Martin Specification Representative Paul Wadsworth, who will be delivering the CPD seminars. “There is a lot to consider, from the cost of materials and installation, to performance issues and the health and safety implications of working with different systems. “We also look at more general aspects of design and installation and show how the amount of rainwater collected by a given roof area largely determines the choice of gutter system and the number and positioning of the outlets. “Delegates will, I’m sure, learn that old-style detailing doesn’t have to carry the age-old problems of expensive, cumbersome and high maintenance building materials,” Paul concludes. An integral element of the architectural landscape for over 150 years, cast iron has a highly distinctive appearance due to the texture of the material, its thickness, and the quality of the cast components. However, real cast iron products are expensive and time consuming to work as they need to be cut to size using grinders before being primed, sealed and finished once on site. Offering a comprehensive range of drainage solutions, all Brett Martin products are designed to facilitate fast, efficient installation and exceptional reliability to save the self-builder time and money. Using over 50 years’ experience in plastics technology and a unique patented manufacturing process, Brett Martin developed Cascade to offer the cast iron look in a range of profiles and systems that are more affordable to buy, install and maintain. Available in domestic, high capacity and soil systems, Cascade offers several gutter profiles and downpipe styles which are ideal for new build and renovation projects. And to retain the authentic style, each element of the system has been carefully designed to replicate original features, dimensions and detailing. In addition to Classic Black, it can be supplied in a choice of heritage colours including Oxford Blue, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White. When a traditional aesthetic is a prerequisite, the right drainage system can be the difference between design success and failure. As budgets are increasingly stretched and tight deadlines dictate product specification, selfbuilders must be aware of every product’s cost - in both materials and labour. 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 fits the bill. Cascade is manufactured by Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage in the UK and is a lightweight, versatile and economic system that adds virtually maintenance-free heritage styling to any project. To arrange a CPD seminar please email [email protected] or to find out more visit the www.bit.ly/ cast-iron-style www.brettmartin.com 02890 849999 Reader Enquiry: 22 15