All you need to know about Anthracite Grey Rainwater Systems

Offering versatility and sophistication, Anthracite Grey has become the new go-to exterior colour of choice for any building and is incredibly compatible with other colours. Its popularity means that Anthracite Grey is now the nation’s favourite shade of grey on everything from doors to windows and is available across rainwater ranges from Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage, allowing specifiers, developers and homeowners to take advantage of the growing market trend.

True colour match

Specifically developed to create an exact colour match to the true RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, Brett Martin’s new Anthracite Grey colour option perfectly complements other building accessories such as windows, doors or other roofing components including fascias and soffits. Since Brett Martin offers the widest range of profiles and the Anthracite Grey colour option is available in two finishes – modern gloss or a heritage-inspired cast iron style – there’s an Anthracite Grey rainwater solution for any building type or capacity requirement.

Where is it used?

Whether for new build or refurbishment, the new Anthracite Grey colour option offers versatility and sophistication and has seen its popularity rise across the new residential build sector. The new colour has already proved to be a classic amongst traditional properties and has also found a home with existing cast iron systems.  This timeless colour shade works extremely well with all the latest building finishes and when required to coordinate this with a rainwater system, then Brett Martin’s Anthracite Grey range offers the best match.

The standard is gloss

In the Gloss Rainwater Systems range, the new Anthracite Grey colour has been introduced in Prostyle 106mm, Roundstyle 112mm and Deepstyle 115mm gutter profiles with complimentary 68mm Round and 65mm Square Downpipe Systems. The final selection of the most appropriate Anthracite Grey gutter profile depends on the build requirements.  The Deepstyle profile, with its larger proportions, provides greater drainage and is the preferred option for larger roofs, Roundstyle is a classic and more discreet profile and is very popular for domestic properties, whilst the sleek, stepped lines of the Prostyle gutter profile offers a more modern finish to the roofline.

Old style looks

Responding to the popularity of Anthracite Grey for heritage styled buildings, both old and new, Brett Martin’s new Anthracite Grey colour option is also now available across the complete Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil System range. Designed with full consideration to original cast iron rainwater features, dimensions and detailing, the high-quality Cascade pipework, fittings and hoppers create a cast iron look for much less. In addition to the Anthracite Grey colour option, the Cascade range is also available in Classic Black, Oxford Blue, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White to replicate traditionally painted coloured cast iron systems.

The range includes a comprehensive collection of gutters and downpipes which feature authentic architectural detailing and a choice of Ogee, Bath, Gothic or motiffed hopper designs and planters, as well as a complementary 110mm push-fit soil system. Cascade can provide a real heritage style and meet the aesthetic requirements of new builds as well as adding a sympathetic touch to refurbishment and restoration projects where traditional style is required.

The Cascade range is made up of three domestic gutter styles (106mm profiled Ogee, 112mm Half Round and, for larger or steeper roofs, a 115mm Deepstyle  profile) with 68mm round or 65mm square Downpipes. A high capacity 170mm Deepstyle gutter with 105mm round and 4” x 3” rectangular downpipe choice is available for commercial projects or larger domestic properties such as apartment blocks or barn conversions

To find out more about the complete range of Anthracite Grey Rainwater Systems download a copy of Brett Martin’s Anthracite Grey Rainwater Range visit: www.brettmartin.com