December 2022

GUTTERS CONTRIBUTE TO PROPERTY’S STRIKING LOOK
Marley Alutec’s Evolve Deepflow and Aligator
Giant were recently specified for an ecofriendly
property in Suffolk.
The guttering created a striking aesthetic, which
helped to meet the homeowner’s criteria for a
modern finish but using materials and products
with low environmental impact. The guttering also
provided a long-term solution that would require
minimal maintenance.
When Peter Start was looking to build his new
home, he approached Beech Architects to design
a suburban home with a hybrid of materials.
Through the design Beech Architects created a
dramatic look that would sit harmoniously within
the rural-urban fringe location.
As part of the design Beech Architects selected a
combination of Marley Alutec’s Type A and B
Evoke fascias systems, along with guttering
ranges – the Evolve Deepflow, a 128 x 75mm
aluminium rainwater gutter system that has a
flow rate of up to 4.9 l/s and 2322m
per 76mm Flushift downpipe – and
the Aligator Giant, which has a
commercial size trapezoidal profile
which was curved around the front
entrance stair hall. All elements
were chosen in Anthracite Grey (RAL
7016).
Having worked with Marley Alutec
on numerous occasions, Beech
Architects was confident that the
products would not only provide the
right look, but also the performance
needed.
Marley Alutec’s Evolve Deepflow
and Aligator Giant guttering is
manufactured from marine grade aluminium – a
premium material that is incredibly resistant to
corrosion, due to a naturally occurring protective
oxide that forms on the surface. If the layer
becomes damaged, it will reform
itself. As a result, it has a 50+ year
functional life expectancy and
requires minimal maintenance.
SSE Homes was appointed to
construct the property and installed
the guttering system.
Steve Everitt, company owner of
SSE Homes commented on how it
helped to overcome some of the
challenges on site. “Due to the
design, there were no 90 degree
angles. However, the fact that the
products were so lightweight
certainly made it easier to cut and
position the guttering correctly and
achieve a neat finish. As always, I was very
impressed with Marley Alutec. The products were
of a really high calibre, both in terms of
workability and finish.” www.marleyalutec.co.uk
CPD SHINES A LIGHT ON INDUSTRIAL ROOFLIGHTS
Brett Martin now offers further insight into
sustainable rooflight features, material choice
and optimising design with the launch of its
latest CPD entitled Industrial Rooflights - How
to Reduce Expense & Risk.
Aimed at helping to educate main contractors,
architects, building owners and developers, this new
CPD explores the factors that influence cost and risk when using
industrial rooflights on logistics buildings, factories and other
warehousing.
It is the second in a series of CPD seminars relevant to the specification
of rooflights and demonstrates the crucial role of natural light in ensuring
buildings meet the stringent efficiency targets for today’s built
environment.
Presented by Brett Martin’s dedicated specification managers, this new 45-
minute seminar includes discussions and Q & A. Topics covered include:
• Sustainability benefits, regulations and futureproofing
• Material choice & the effect on visual comfort
• System choice and how this influences speed
and cost
• Rooflight safety and non-fragility
• Optimising rooflight design
• Technical support & warranties
This seminar is a follow-up to Brett Martin’s Industrial Rooflights & A
Low Carbon Future CPD which examines the key performance criteria in
terms of regulations and carbon reduction targets.
William McDowell - Business Development Manager at Brett Martin
Daylight Systems, explained: “As a leading manufacturer of rooflight
products, we are well placed to help educate architects and specifiers
about the benefits of industrial rooflights. Our new CPD presentation will
help these construction professionals gain an even better understanding
of the factors that influence expense and risk when using industrial
rooflights.”www.brettmartin.com
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