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From Horses   possible, which included all exterior aspects.   Web   MGMA



 to Houses  This involved the upgrade of the stone elevation,   Wise  Membership
 replacing all windows and making repairs to the
 roof and rainwater system. Flushjoint aluminium
 downpipes along with contemporary hopper
 heads were specified for their contemporary
 design. The installation was completed in a non-
 The historic Bell Street Stables in Glasgow has   standard RAL colour to match and complement   Membership of MGMA is open to all
 undergone an extensive conversion, featuring   the window surrounds.    companies who manufacture and market
 the installation of Alumasc’s Flushjoint aluminium                   metal rainwater systems, downpipes
 rainwater downpipe system.   Flushjoint is a contemporary range of extruded   and their associated fittings. In addition,
 aluminium downpipes. The Flushjoint system                           membership is open to those companies
 This magnificent period property has an interesting   is based on concealed spigots, which give a   who provide a range of professional
 history. It was built between 1896-98 by A. W.   smooth, clean appearance that complements   support services to the metal rainwater
 Wheatley, originally to house horses working   modern building design. The pipes are mounted   systems industry.
 to pull the Glasgow City Council Cleansing   on brackets to stand clear of the structure and
 Department’s refuse collection carts. In 1955, the   are available in circular, square and rectangular
 building was redesigned to provide a separate   pipes. They are lightweight, durable, non-  Guidance documents
 entrance for the Police Department who shared   corrodible and 100% recyclable.  They are   Manufacturer members
 the property with Cleansing until the 1980s.  available in 26 standard colours BBA powder   MGMA produces a range of guidance
 Situated in a prime position within the merchant   coating process and available to match any RAL   documents designed to educate specifiers and   Alu-Cast Enterprises Limited
 city area in the city centre of Glasgow, the   or BS colour in a project.  contractors alike on the type of metal rainwater   Alumasc Rainwater Systems
 building was converted to form 52 mid-market   The conversion of Bell St Stables was funded by   systems available, their application, superior
 affordable rented flats by the Construction and   a £2 million grant from the Scottish Government   life expectancy and unrivalled value over other   ARP Limited
 Manufacturing Group (CCG) on behalf of Glasgow   and support from Glasgow City Council and has   material alternatives.  Ash & Lacy
 Housing Association (GHA) and Lowther Homes,   since won several awards including the Scottish   The roof drainage system is an important aspect
 during a two-year construction programme. The   Design Award in September 2020, the Scottish   of the overall roof design and the design process   BD Fabrications Limited
 renovation was completed in 2019.  Home Awards Best Renovation 2020 and the GIA   and the correct selection of materials can be   Central Fabrications Ltd
 A major requirement of the renovation was to   ‘Special’ Conversion Award 2019. It is now being   complex. It is therefore recommended that in   CGL Systems Ltd
 conserve as much of the building’s heritage as   let and managed by Lowther Homes.   addition to reading the guidance documents, the
           designer consults an MGMA member for advice                Corrivo Building Products Ltd
           https://mgma.co.uk/publications/                           Guttercrest Limited
                                                                      Hall & Botterill Limited
           Product Selector                                           Hargreaves Foundry Limited
                                                                      JPM Pressbrake Sections Limited
           The product selector has been designed to help             Kingspan Limited
           you quickly find a suitable manufacturer for your
           next project.                                              Lindab Ltd
           Using the drop-down menus, you can select                  Marley Alutec
           by material type for example, fabricated steel,            Seamless Aluminium Group
           cast iron, cast aluminium etc., and by product
           application – domestic, non-domestic, heritage,            Weatherfast Limited
           new build and refurbishment.
           https://mgma.co.uk/product-matrix/
                                                                      Professional members


           Members’ CPDs                                              CRM Rainwater Drainage Consultancy

           MGMA members offer a range of CPD seminars
           designed to expand and reinforce your industry             https://mgma.co.uk/members/
           knowledge and disseminate the results of new
           development and innovation in the use of metal
           rainwater systems in the built environment.
           Attending regular CPD seminars will ensure you
           keep up to date with changes in the industry,
           particularly in the areas of legislation and
           regulation.
           https://mgma.co.uk/cpd-seminars/

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