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Why Choose Cast Iron Gutters?
Most people don’t think that gutters are historically or architecturally important. This is probably because the guttering we normally see is made of unattractive PVC. Actually, gutters were historically of great architectural importance. Clearly it’s not the PVC gutters people are referring to when talking about historical gutters, it’s the cast iron gutters.
Gutters have actually been historically very important in architecture. It is believed that the Romans had gutter systems in 47AD, but it was the Norman Invasion and the ensuing rebuilding of towns and churched which made gutters popular. At these times grand buildings used huge, decorative stone gargoyles to throw water clear of their foundations. If the first ever gutter and drainage systems were decorative gargoyles, it’s easier to see how gutters can possibly have historical and architectural importance.
The sort of gutter we’re familiar with came into use in the Middle Ages. To begin with lead was used to make gutters, so production was high from the fifteenth century onwards thanks to an abundance of recycled lead from the dissolution of the monasteries. When cast iron became widely available at low cost, cast iron gutters were introduced.
It became commonplace to decorate cast iron gutters. It was not uncommon to see gutters marked with coats of arms or dates. These gutters were grand and decorative; they complemented buildings unlike the PVC gutters of today. Certainly, until the early twentieth century, guttering was as important as brickwork in the design of a building. The design of guttering was greatly important to any building design until the early twentieth century.
By the end of World War Two, however, plastic had been developed and became a cheap alternative for gutters. Cast iron gutter fell out of favour as demand for PVC rose. Fortunately, cast iron gutters which have been well maintained are incredibly long lasting, and examples of fine, decorative guttering exist around us on churches and other grand old buildings.
it is our duty to preserve cast iron gutters and the history behind them. The cause of cast iron gutters has been championed by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. People in positions of responsibility for listed or ancient buildings can seek advice and guidelines from the organisation. A week dedicated to the maintenance of cast iron gutters was organised recently.
You might not think it, but all the campaigning has caused quite a stir. More and more people are choosing cast iron for their own guttering. They get the benefits of owning a piece of a long tradition, as well as durability. Better still they won’t have to look at saggy plastic guttering.
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