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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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