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News Release from: Alumasc Exterior Building Products | Subject: Heritage cast-iron rainwater products
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2007
Traditional materials to help integrate
townscape
Specialist manufacturer Alumasc supplied Heritage cast-iron rainwater products and Harmer SML socketless cast iron drainage for the stunning Marshes Centre in Dundalk, County Louth.
Ireland's newest shopping complex has turned to traditional materials to help integrate a contemporary commercial centre into an historically important and visually attractive townscape Specialist manufacturer Alumasc supplied Heritage cast-iron rainwater products and Harmer SML socketless cast iron drainage for the stunning Marshes Centre in Dundalk, County Louth
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 24 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in Ireland, Dundalk has a wealth of 19th century buildings, particularly from the early 1800s; some of which are regarded as being of national importance.
The Marshes was designed to complement and celebrate this heritage and extensive use has been made of the Alumasc Heritage cast-iron rainwater system throughout to harmonise with neighbouring period guttering and downpipes.
The Alumasc Heritage range of rainwater products was created for just this type of project, being available in several styles to provide an authentic, detailed match with most traditional patterns.
Offering outstanding durability, rigidity, noise suppression, longevity and aesthetic appeal, this new range has a tough black three-coat factory-applied finish that speeds water flow and provides substantial savings on installation costs by eliminating the need for on-site painting.
A full range of fittings and accessories is available and the system is competitively priced.
At The Marshes, the Heritage rainwater has been partnered with Alumasc's Harmer SML drainage, another premium cast-iron solution that offers fast installation, low cost and outstanding durability.
Harmer is suitable for soil, waste and rainwater applications and utilises a secure socketless connection system that has a proven track record based upon thousands of successful installations.
Again, a comprehensive range of accessories for every configuration is available, and the system is equally suited to both above and below ground situations.
Like all Alumasc cast-iron products, Heritage and Harmer SML are 100% recyclable, with a life expectancy estimated to be in excess of 100 years.
The project architects were W.D.R.and R.T.Taggart and the main contractor was McLaughlin and Harvey of Mallusk, Newtownabbey NI.
For further information on Heritage cast iron rainwater and Harmer SML drainage, or to request literature, contact Alumasc on 0808 100 2008 or visit the website. Request a free brochure from Alumasc Exterior Building Products ...
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