Building Innovations – July 2019

(Sean Pound) #1

Roofs


Yeoman Rainguard Perfect For Old Chapel Cottage


Originally a Methodist Chapel built in 1841, now converted to a
home, The Old Chapel Cottage boasts both charming traditional
local architecture and stunning views over Nidderdale, an area of
outstanding beauty in North Yorkshire.

When the current owners, Mr & Mrs Simpson,
moved into the property they were keen
to improve certain aspects of the cottage
which included the replacement of the old
dis-coloured and worn PVC gutters and
downpipes along with the rotting timber
fascia.

Wanting to replace these empathetically
and in keeping with the age and location
of the property, the Simpsons sourced
Yeoman Rainguard’s products after a visit to their stand at the
Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Harrogate.

Yeoman Rainguard 130 x 100mm deep flow XL Aluminium
gutters were installed on the cottage and adjoining garage
to accommodate the water flow rates from the pitched roof.
75mm Dia. XL Aluminium downpipes were added topped off with
attractive Motif cast aluminium rainwater hoppers.

Offering a bespoke design service Yeoman Rainguard were able to
accommodate some of the more unusual off sets and projection

configurations required to ensure a perfect watertight rainwater
system on this project.

Finished in a durable black textured polyester powder coating, the
new gutters, downpipes and accessories not only have a heritage
look that complements the character of the cottage but offer a
maintenance free lifecycle of 30 years or more.

The Rotting timber fascia was replaced with Yeoman Rainguard
“N Type” fascia board, manufactured from GRP – glass reinforced
polyester – it’s flexible and lightweight with exceptionally hard
wearing, strong properties. Supplied in black to partner with the
rainwater goods, this smart looking product will again give a life
expectancy of 30 years plus.

“When looking to update the rainwater goods after the house
purchase, we were keen to choose something that would fit the
look, age & character of the building as well as be efficient &
long lasting. The team at Yeoman Rainguard helped us to choose
the right products & configuration for the project. We also chose
Yeoman Rainguard to perform the installation and were delighted
with both the installation process and the result.” Helen & Mark
Simpson.

For more information on Yeoman Rainguard’s rainwater systems go
to http://www.rainguard.co.uk or call 0113 279 5854.
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