BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MARLEY ALUTEC
As an experienced installer , Shaun Scott understands the importance of finding highquality solutions , which combine traditional style with modern performance . That is why he specified and installed products from aluminium guttering and drainage system specialist , Marley Alutec , and its Traditional and Tudor ranges during a recent renovation of his own heritage property .
Located in Insch in the Scottish countryside , Shaun Scott ’ s 200 year-old home is a traditional farmhouse that had been left derelict prior to Shaun purchasing the property . As such , the rustic property , which consists mainly of natural stone and timber features , was in desperate need of an exterior renovation , including refurbishment of its old cast iron guttering , rainwater drainage and eaves .
For Shaun , 2016 ’ s UK Plumber of the Year , the challenge was to find products that would fit with the pre-existing farmhouse aesthetic but still provide the performance upgrade that was needed . Shaun first became familiar with Marley Alutec through his membership with the Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers ’ Federation ( SNIPEF ), of which Marley Alutec is also an associate member . On meeting the company ’ s Area Sales Manager for Scotland at a SNIPEF event , Shaun was introduced to its Traditional range . This innovative aluminium solution provides a low cost replacement for cast iron downpipes delivering an accurate aesthetic match , long lasting durability with zero maintenance and an easy installation .
All of Marley Alutec ’ s products are manufactured from aluminium , which is an ideal substrate for polyester powder coating . As such , the company is able to offer rainwater solutions as a direct replacement for bolted cast iron in a textured polyester coated finish called Heritage Black . This means cast iron products can be replaced with enhanced systems that are visually identical , even down to the fittings . For Shaun , choosing products from the Traditional range meant that he could maintain the existing heritage aesthetic at his property , whilst also ensuring a large flow capacity and minimal future maintenance . What ’ s more , as aluminium is up-to 65 per cent lighter than cast iron , rainwater systems manufactured from the material are easy to transport and install , especially for a single tradesperson .
For his own project , Shaun opted for a Traditional half-round gutter system with Tudor range downpipes , all in Heritage Black , perfectly replicating the original cast iron system .
Shaun commented : “ Working with Marley Alutec has helped me to meet specific project goals in a timely , cost-effective manner . I was already familiar with the company ’ s solutions and the benefits of using aluminium rainwater solutions over alternative materials . Even so , it was fantastic to experience those benefits for myself . From the deep flow rate , to its easeof-installation , it ’ s clear that I have made the right choice . What ’ s more , Marley Alutec ’ s team has been on hand to support me every step of the way , from specification , to installation , which I am very grateful for .”
Marley Alutec ’ s Scottish Area Sales Manager , Drummond McKenzie visited the property and helped Shaun through the specification and installation process . Drummond commented : “ Given the unusual shape and style of the property ’ s roof , it was necessary for us to produce a number of bespoke downpipes to match the original pipe work . Similarly , due to some uneven surfaces on the exterior of the older building , it was necessary for our technical team to design a number of special offsets to take link the guttering and the downpipes , without which the downpipe would have been sitting too far out from the wall .”
“ Thankfully , due to the combination of our extensive distributor network and short leadtimes we were able to generate and deliver these bespoke elements to site in a timely manner , helping to avoid costly delays and keep Shaun ’ s renovation on schedule .”
For more information about Marley Alutec and its aluminium rainwater systems , please visit : www . marleyalutec . co . uk .
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