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What’s the Difference Between Spigot and Socket Ends?

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There’s lots of different terminology in the world of cast iron; from half pipes to ogee gutters, and from hopper heads to wooden pipe bobbins, and everything in between. Amongst the most commonly mixed up cast iron components, however, are spigot and socket ends. In this blog, we’ll be looking...
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What Paint Should I Use On My Cast Iron Rainwater Goods?

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Cast iron is a strong, durable and highly versatile material. If the metal is exposed to oxygen, however – which it will be during use – then it’s prone to rusting. That’s why it’s essential that your cast iron rainwater pipes are coated, to create a buffer layer between the...
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What is Centrifugal Casting? And Why Does it Make for Better Cast Iron Pipes?

There are many different methods for manufacturing rainwater pipes. Here at Metal & Glass, for instance, our cast iron rainwater pipes are made using a process called centrifugal casting. But what is this? And why does it make for better pipes? We’ll be answering those questions and more within this...
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Why Cast Iron Rainwater Pipes are Better For the Environment than Plastic Alternatives

There are countless reasons why cast iron rainwater pipes are a good choice for your exterior guttering, but unquestionably one of the best reasons is that it’s less harmful, environmentally speaking, than PVC alternatives. In this blog post, we’ll be delving into the harm that plastic rainwater pipes can do,...
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Dispelling the Myths Around Cast Iron

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When it comes to cast iron, there are a fair few myths that frequently get flung around. From the idea that it’s maintenance-prone, through to its value-for-money (or supposed lack of), cast iron gets an unfairly bad rep. We’re here to dispel some of those myths and set the record...
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Move or Improve – using the most suitable building materials

In light of the recent Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been looking to move home, particularly from urban to rural areas. This outward migration is seeing families take on old country cottages, farmhouses and even more unique buildings like old windmills and schoolhouses. Unfortunately, picturesque though these properties typically are,...
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Top Tips and Advice on Maintenance and Preservation of Your Cast Iron Rainwater Goods

If you own or manage a historic building; whether that be a listed property or a heritage site, then the chances are its drainage may well be cast-iron in composition. This sturdy and, in its own right, beautiful building material enhances the appearance of any historic building’s exterior, but it’s...
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Buy Cheap, Buy Twice…Is plastic gutting money down the drain?!

Cast iron half round guttering
We’ve all been there, the appeal of a low price can be irresistible at times, particularly when you’re working to a tight budget. The reality, though, is that that quest for supposed value can end up coming back to bite you down the line. By investing in higher-quality materials first...
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The preservation of rainwater systems

Paul Trace, Director of Metal & Glass Ltd explains why preserving and maintaining a rainwater system contributes immensely to the external appearance of a property and prevents structural damage. The majority of old buildings have cast iron gutters, downpipes and hopper heads which should be preserved and regularly maintained as...
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