Recently Marley Alutec supplied a range of its aluminium rainwater products to the beautiful Warren Wood Manor in Hertfordshire as part of a sensitive refurbishment project to improve performance while maintaining the building’s historic aesthetic.
The opulent £19 million mansion has been fitted with products from Marley Alutec’s Aligator range.
The main house has been equipped with an Aligator Ogee No.46 rainwater system and 102mm Traditional circular downpipe, whilst the carriage house has been fitted with the Aligator Classic rainwater system and 63mm Aligator Classic circular downpipe. All of the products were specified in textured Heritage Black.
The new build mansion is complete with a 24 car private garage, cart and hay lodge and a 45-horse stable, which plays host to a popular local riding club. The project, which began in September 2013 saw major work carried out to update some of the manor’s older features.
As the developers were working on a building with such a focus on quality it was important they chose a rainwater system that was of similar high standard. Marley Alutec’s Aligator range provides this and as such was the perfect choice. Durable and strong the Ogee No.46 gutter profile has internal joints and concealed brackets, offering a sleek and unobtrusive solution.
Approximately 65% lighter than cast iron downpipes the Aligator range is easier and safer to install. With a patented Aligator Snap-fit joint system, installation times are reduced by up to 40% compared to traditional bolted systems. Furthermore by using marine-grade aluminium the product will last 50 years and more with near-zero maintenance making them far more durable, reliable and resistant to damage than steel, roll-form or PVC rainwater systems.
All of Marley Alutec’s products are available in a range of colours; on Warren Wood Manor the contractors exclusively used Heritage Black to fit with the traditional finish they were looking to achieve. With an architectural grade polyester powder coat paint finish, the system is fade resistant and does not require repainting, unlike cast iron.
Lead developer Tony Penfold commented: “When evaluating suppliers for downpipes we searched extensively, eventually choosing Marley Alutec for a host of reasons. Firstly the quality of aluminium as a building product, especially when used in rainwater goods, is far superior to other materials.
“When dealing with a house of such tradition one does not want to unbalance the existing aesthetic, as such the Aligator traditional pipe was a perfect fit. They offer such an unobtrusive solution, allowing the building to retain all of its historic charm.
“This mansion has been built to stand for many years to come so it’s important we can feel assured that during this period it has a reliable, effective and efficient rainwater system. With Marley Alutec products installed that’s now guaranteed!”
