Cast Iron Gutter - Half Round

PBSL's Cast Iron Guttering, supplied by Yorkshire-based foundry Hargreaves, is produced using traditional procedures to BS 460 and offered in four different sizes —100mm, 115mm, 125mm, and 150mm. It is available in either a black gloss paint finish or a grey primed option, which gives protection on-site before the final paint coatings are applied on-site in your own choice of colour.

Half Round Cast Iron Gutter has been used for generations as a guttering material can be in the UK. In use since the Victorian era, this variety of gutter epitomises a classic tradition that has existed for over a century, throughout diverse developments in structural technology. Sturdy, durable, and able to be totally recycled, Cast Iron is a widely used material in every type of application in the UK building trade due to its strength and longevity.

Much preferred by public bodies and governmental buildings, it is equally at home on private houses, churches, schools and colleges. Cast Iron Gutters are also an extremely popular selection for listed buildings.

KEY FEATURES OF CAST IRON GUTTERING

System is produced to BS460:1964 in the UK
Available in either Black Painted or Grey Transit Primer Finish
Lasts over 40 years when installed correctly
Wide range of shapes — Half Round, Beaded Half Round, Box Section, Deepflow — and three differing decorative Ogee designs
Three typical sizes of downpipes available: 65mm (2 1/2"), 75mm (3") and 100mm (4")
Excellent assortment of Ornamental Hoppers to choose from

ADVANTAGES OF USING CAST IRON GUTTERING

Cast Iron is a remarkably durable material — many authentic installations from as early as the Victorian period still exist within the UK in, around the North of England and London in particular. When maintained accurately, Cast Iron Guttering outlives all competing products made from alternative materials.

Because Cast Iron is connected to tradition, it is used especially well on period-style properties, from Victorian terraces to one-off houses. As well as this, it is the most-used guttering material on listed buildings; a large number of planning officers refuse to accept alternative materials. Iron is sourced naturally, so it is completely recyclable — combine this with its incredibly long lifespan, and Cast Iron can be justifiably seen as a truly environmentally friendly material.

WHY CHOOSE HARGREAVES FOUNDRY?

All gutters and downpipes are centrifugally cast, guaranteeing totally straight lengths, an even surface finish, and consistent metal thickness throughout the gutter/pipe length.
Internal flow of the gutter/pipe is both efficient and unobstructed.
Hargreaves Foundry utilises a traditional sand moulding method, in which they have over 140 years’ experience – this gives all fittings a consistent texture free of obvious joint lines.

For more details, check out our guides and tips to see why Hargreaves guttering stands out from competitors.

Additional finishes/services are also available, including:

Premier extra paint finish – a high gloss, two pack PU black paint finish that eliminates the need for painting the lengths on site. These can also be painted to any RAL or BS colour to suit your requirements.
Premier extra coastal finish – a heavy duty version of the premier extra finish, for use in areas within approx. 5 miles of a coastline. Ensures durability of the finish & quality of the gutters.
Bespoke manufacture – if you’re having trouble finding a system that fits your requirements, Hargreaves Foundry also offers bespoke manufacture of products. With their own foundry and fabrication facilities onsite, they can replication any existing rainwater pipe or create a new system to fit your requirements (from drawings/samples)

To find out more about these additional services and finishes, please contact our team.

COMPATIBILITY OF CAST IRON GUTTERING

The majority of PVC Gutter manufacturers incorporate adaptors to half round cast iron in their collection. These adaptors typically consist of a compressed rubber seal, making an impermeable joint by tightening a PVC strap, normally with a nut and bolt assembly. Also available are adaptors to Cast Iron Ogee, which attach the PVC gutter to the metal by using a nut and bolt through the gutter section, and furthermore make the joint by using silicon sealant.

INSTALLING CAST IRON GUTTERING

Every Cast Iron Gutter and Downpipes is available in 1830mm length, with pre-drilled openings which allow for nut, bolt, and silicon fastening.

Full instructions for installation that are easy to follow on-site can be found in our Guides & Tips section.

If you instead merely want more information about Cast Iron Guttering before placing an order, we have composed a collection of articles that will aid you in your decision. Click here to see our top tips for buying Cast Iron Guttering and our report on the features and benefits of Cast Iron Guttering.

PAINTING PRIMED CAST IRON GUTTERS

Alongside the most common and popular black, we also offer all of our cast iron gutter profiles in a primer coating option. This primer provides a surface to which paints can easily adhere, allowing these gutters to be coated with any colour of paint, provided that the type of paint chosen will not cause damage to the initial primer coating. There are a few other precautions that must be taken when purchasing and installing primed guttering, please see our full guide for more information.

DELIVERY AND RETURNS

For details on delivery and returns of this product range, please consult the Delivery & Returns tab.

DELIVERY OF HARGREAVES FOUNDRY CAST IRON PRODUCTS

Due to their extreme weight, orders containing cast iron rainwater, drain and soil products will incur an additional delivery charge. Below are the details of how this charge is applied to orders depending on their total value of cast iron products.

Orders under £1,000: £45.00 + VAT
Orders of £1,000 and over: Free of charge

Due to their extreme length, orders containing cast iron soil pipes may have an additional delivery charge applied depending on the total value of cast iron soil pipes ordered. Please see the table below for more details.

ORDERS INCLUDING 3M DRAIN OR SOIL PIPE
ORDER VALUE	DELIVERY CHARGE
Up to £150 + VAT	£75 + VAT
£150-£375 + VAT	£85 + VAT
£375-£750 + VAT	£105 + VAT
£750-£1,000 + VAT	£105 + VAT
Over £1,000	Free of charge

Please note - all Hargreaves products are currently on a 3 - 5 working day delivery lead time. Below are the delivery time frames that are usually expected for Hargreaves products.

Same day dispatch is available on (providing orders are placed by 11:00 AM):

Round Downpipes & Fittings
Gutters & Fittings
Standard Rainwater Heads
Sundries
Traditional Express (Pushfit soil) fittings and 1.8mtr lengths

Please allow 3-5 days for delivery of any:

Soil Pipes & Fittings
Drainage Pipes & Fittings
Traditional Express (Pushfit soil) 3mtr lengths

The following products are made to order, please allow 7-10 days for delivery:

Half Round Gutter Unions (Black or Primed.)

Please note, that although most of our Cast Iron products are ex-stock, some items may be made to order, or painted to order, which can lead to extended lead times. Should your order be affected by this, we will contact you as soon as we can to advise of any delays.

Our Returns Policy for Hargreaves Foundry Products

Our cast iron products come directly from Hargreaves Foundry (HF) in Halifax so returns will need to go directly back to them.

Terms & Conditions of any returns

All return requests must be notified within 90 days of the goods being despatched from HF. All damaged items must be notified within 24 hours of receipt of goods.
HF reserve the right to inspect the goods prior to any agreement to return.
All items must be returned in a saleable condition.
Once agreed, the goods must be returned within 14 days from the date on the Return Form. Otherwise, the return will be deemed void and no credit raised.
It is the responsibility of the customer to arrange and pay the cost of returning the goods to HF.
All returns must be accompanied by the relevant Return Form.
The original carriage charge is non-refundable.
If for any reason the goods are returned damaged, HF reserve the right to charge extra for any remedial work or to have the item scrapped without refunding. The cost of remedial work will be advised prior to being carried out. The customer will be given the option to take the returned goods back at their expense if desired.
Any bespoke items or specially painted RAL coloured items are non-returnable.
Mech 416 Soil System pipes are non-returnable.
All credits will be raised once the goods have been returned and inspected.

Restocking Charges which apply

Please be aware that all returns for Cast Iron Gutters and Soil & Drainage will incur a re-stocking charge:

Premier Primed Standard Rainwater - 25%
Premier Extra (Black) Standard Rainwater - 35%
Premier Primed Sand Cast Rainwater - 25%
Premier Extra (Black) Sand Cast Rainwater- 35%
Premier LCC Soil - 25%
Halifax Soil & Drain Systems Fittings Only - 25%
Mech 416 Soil System Fittings Only - 35%
Traditional Express Soil System - 35%

The % charged is based on the net selling price of the original goods - this charge is unfortunately out of our control as it is levied on us by the manufacturer.