For part of an impressive new multi-phase housing development in north London, that upon completion will feature close to 2,800 homes, making it one of the largest residential projects in the UK, Brett Martin has supplied its Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater System.
Designed by Broadway Malyan Architects, Beaufort Park is a 16-phase, mixed-use community development being built on the former RAF Hendon Aerodrome site. Once complete it will feature apartments, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities along with 25 acres of landscaped parkland and courtyard.
As part of the rainwater and drainage specification, housebuilder St George required a high-capacity downpipe system that would offer exceptional drainage efficiency for the apartment building’s large roof areas. The system also had to meet its demands for quality, durability, low maintenance and ease-of-installation whilst meeting the Broadway Malyan Architects’ vision in terms of architectural design.
The specification across the apartment blocks – of varying heights up to 17 storeys – saw the installation of Brett Martin’s high-capacity Cascade Rainwater System comprising 4” x 3” Rectangular Downpipes and Hoppers in Classic Black colour. Designed to cope with removing large volumes of rainwater from the largest of roof areas, the Cascade 4 x 3 Rectangular Downpipes will provide efficient rainwater management and protect each apartment building against the ingress of water.
The external façade design of the apartment buildings consists of traditional materials including architectural masonry, brick and render as well as terracotta tiling and stone cladding. In keeping with the architect’s design and vision for this aesthetically attractive development, the rainwater system needed to blend in with the contemporary design. Easy to integrate and with all the benefits of modern plastic products, the Cascade system allowed the architect to achieve a successful building aesthetic on this exceptional development.
The fact that this rainwater product is lightweight makes Cascade much quicker, easier and safer to install at height, helping to offer the developer huge savings in terms of on-site installation costs. The system also features external fixing lugs designed to facilitate the use of power tools, further speeding up installation.
Commenting on the installation, Neil Donnelly, Project Manager at TClarke said,
“We have used the Cascade rainwater system many times before and have always found it to be a brilliant product. It’s easy to install due to its light weight and the fact it has minimal fittings, makes the entire installation that much quicker and more efficient, a key consideration on a project of this scale.”
In addition to the popular Classic Black colour specified on the Beaufort Park development, Cascade is also available in a further seven heritage colours including Anthracite Grey, Oxford Blue, Chartwell Green, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White – all of which cater to the subtle nuances of local vernacular architecture. The complete colour range delivers the traditional appearance of cast iron with the convenience of modern plastic materials. Cascade is also UV-stabilised for a maintenance-free system that will stay looking great and working well for years, and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
Using a reputable manufacturer such as Brett Martin offers far more than the quality and versatility of the product itself – they provide superior technical support, detailed installation instructions and maintenance guidelines to ensure rainwater systems perform exactly as promised.
Brett Martin’s high-capacity Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater System has met the aesthetic and performance requirements of the developer and will provide these prestigious apartments with reliable, durable and high-quality drainage systems that will continue to perform for many years to come.
To find out more about Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage visit: www.brettmartin.com