Building Innovations – July 2019

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.