Gold Star Guttering

It’s been nearly two years since Kayflow’s SuperDeep 170 rainwater system was installed on the new build extension at Castilion Primary School in North Thamesmead and the high-strength, high-capacity system is performing beyond expectation.

With a market leading flow rate of around 10 litres per second, the SuperDeep 170 has a huge drainage capacity and each fascia bracket is able to carry a weight of 125kg, that’s around 19.5 stone.  Recommended for fixing at 600mm intervals, once the brackets are in position the guttering simply clicks into place, it is an extremely easy product to install.  

The SuperDeep 170 system is available in black or grey.  This outer skin is co-extruded onto a white base which helps to deter heat build-up, a common enemy of large guttering systems; reducing expansion and contraction within the system and the risk of leaks.

The strength of the SuperDeep 170 system comes from its carefully designed structure and superior wall thickness. The fittings are designed with strength in mind and are positively fixed, including the 90Ëš angle which has been produced in external and internal formats. This increases the strength of the system and provides additional support in the areas where it is needed most.

Project manager (major projects), Strategic Planning & Regeneration for London Borough of Bexley, Jon Ruler “We specified a PVC rainwater system because it is cost-effective and maintenance free.  Also, if we were to require replacement items at any point in the future they are readily available”

Rain, Rain Go Away!

The winter of 2013-14 saw the UK besieged by rainfall; it was officially the wettest winter on record.  Around 6,500 homes were affected by the floods and the heavy and persistent rainfall highlighted many more problem areas for councils, homeowners, businesses and farmers, up and down the country.  The associated repair work, namely roofs, roofline and rainwater systems was said to keep tradesman and contractors busy for most of 2014. 

The Kayflow system installed at Castilion Primary School therefore has endured some of the worst weather to hit the country in over 100 years.  “Following bouts of extreme weather we’ve had no defects and have received no complaints about surface run-off or drainage issues.  We can happily assume that since the rainwater profiles were installed they are performing as they should,” continued Jon Ruler.

Marcin Czyz, Maintenance Manager at the school “Since it was installed the rainwater system has been excellent. We’ve had no issues,” he said.  “Considering we are surrounded by trees, we haven’t had any blocked gutters, drains or downpipes; the water just drains away.”