Marley Alutec was recently specified by the architectural practice, Robinson Clark Ltd, to supply aluminium guttering downpipes, soffit and fascia, for a new church hall in Tweentown, Cheddar.
The bold aesthetic and durable qualities of the aluminium system met the criteria for a striking guttering system that would be integral to the overall exterior design. Aluminium’s durability is largely due to the thin layer of oxide it develops, which prevents further oxidation. If damaged, the layer repairs itself. In this way, corrosion is avoided, and ongoing maintenance is minimised.
This also means that there are ecological benefits to using aluminium, with environmentally negative restoration processes being avoided. The colour chosen was anthracite grey (RAL 7016).