According to the security company, Safeguard Systems, one of the key security threats a school faces is vandalism. A recent NEU State of Education survey also reports that 68% of teachers are working in buildings that are suffering from rainwater leakages, resulting in peeling paint, mould and falling ceilings.
As such an important part of day-to-day life for children and teachers alike, it is vital schools are kept safe. This is where InterCounty comes in. Not only can our dedicated team of specialists offer Vandal Resistant Pipes, but we can also provide a comprehensive range of aluminium rainwater drainage products to protect buildings of any size or sector against leaks and rainwater damage.
InterCounty Vandal Resistant Pipes have proved very popular with public building designers and specifiers in recent years. Designed to rid public sector buildings of the need for costly brick recess installations, our vandal resistant range saves you money while, most importantly, protecting your downpipes. Ideal for buildings most susceptible to vandalism, this range offers the perfect solution to protect against climbing, damage and theft.
Our vandal resistant range is available in four different configurations:
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Alongside our vandal resistant range, our team also specialises in Seamless Aluminium Guttering. Our firm’s history with this product dates back to 1982, when our brand’s founder, Jerry Willock, started one of the first companies to offer seamless aluminium gutters – not just in the UK, but in the whole of North West England.
Answering a demand for low-maintenance property solutions, our bespoke, seamless aluminium gutters are skilfully shaped on-site by the latest in specialist mobile rolling machinery, in order to meet the exact measurements of your building. Fabricated using double-coated, BBA-approved aluminium coil, our seamless rain gutters are manufactured with durability in mind, designed to last you as long as 25 years.
Reflected in its name, our range of seamless gutters only has joints at corners and end caps – there are none in the running length. Meaning you’ll never have to worry about leaks in your rain gutter system again!
Ideal for schools that are due to have refurbishment or maintenance works carried out, our huge selection of Sectional Aluminium Guttering offers virtually maintenance-free, fully interchangeable rain gutters with extra high-flow capacities.
Available in eight different configurations, ranging from ogee aluminium guttering to half round rain gutters, our wide range of sectional systems is guaranteed to provide a solution for schools of all shapes and sizes.
InterCounty manufactures, supplies and instals three different types of ogee-style aluminium gutter systems, including: Special Moulded Ogee Guttering, Moulded Ogee Guttering and Victorian Ogee Guttering.
Our Special Moulded Ogee Guttering is the perfect solution for schools that are situated in areas susceptible to high levels of rainfall, as buildings in these locations need a guttering system with a high-flow capacity.
This level of capacity is provided by the special cast aluminium profile used in our special moulded ogee design. Offering a traditional aesthetic, using right and left-handed spigot fixings, our special moulded ogee guttering is available in three sizes:
Specially designed for large commercial and industrial projects, our Moulded Ogee Guttering is an extruded aluminium copy of Pattern 46 – one of the oldest gutter designs. Built to maintain a high-flow capacity, internal joint connectors are used to extend the gutter run. This makes our moulded ogee gutters suitable for direct fix, or fascia bracket fixing at a maximum of 900mm centres (with extra fixings where required). Expansion coefficients are incorporated into the gutter design.
Our Moulded Ogee Guttering is available in four different widths:
Fully interchangeable with existing gutters of similar sections, our Victorian Ogee Guttering is ideal for schools that are about to have renovation or maintenance works undertaken. Implementing aspects of traditional design, our Victorian Ogee range is based on an aluminium copy of the nineteenth-century Victorian cast iron design.
The standard range is available in three different widths:
Similarly, offering the perfect solution for refurbishment projects or new-build developments, our Half Round Aluminium Guttering is also fully interchangeable with existing gutters of a similar section and is available in four nominal widths:
All gutter lengths and angles are supplied with one left-hand cast-on socket (as viewed from the front) and all outlets are supplied with two cast-on sockets.
Our comprehensive range of Beaded Half Round Guttering uses an extruded aluminium section, as well as beading along both top edges, to enhance the standard half round profile. Replacing the traditional sockets of the half round gutter system, our Beaded Half Round Guttering range uses jointing clips to extend the length of the gutter.
Our Beaded Half Round Deep Flow Extruded Guttering and Beaded Half Round Deep Flow Cast Guttering are both ideal for commercial and industrial public sector applications – especially for those who require a high flow capacity. Providing the perfect combination of style and functionality, these extruded aluminium gutter profiles are not only ideal for schools located in high rainfall areas, but they also reflect a timeless design.
Expertly manufactured using high-quality profiled aluminium sheet, our Box Profiled Aluminium Guttering is suitable for direct fix at 600mm centres or for fascia bracket fixing at a maximum of 900mm centres. Our team of specialists would recommend that you use direct fixings for additional support when using fascia brackets, especially for larger profile sizes.
Expansion coefficients are incorporated into the box profiled design and additional fixings are recommended near cross bracings. Bespoke sizes can be fabricated to meet individual requirements.
As well as our seamless and sectional aluminium guttering systems, we also offer a vast array of Architectural Aluminium, including:
Our low-cost and virtually maintenance-free aluminium fascia is built to last and is resistant to corrosion, as well as adverse weather conditions. Our fully integrated fascia can be tailored to suit your unique project requirements for all types of buildings, depending on the age and desired finish of the property.
The perfect balance of aesthetic appeal and practicality, our waterproof aluminium capping creates a water-tight seal for your roof, while implementing a decorative addition to the tops of your parapet or perimeter walls.
Tailored to suit you and your building, all of our aluminium capping is bespoke to each individual project.
Aluminium cladding provides a decorative solution for the structural columns of your building, which can be powder-coated in any colour of your choice, to match its unique features.
Colour customisations can also be carried out for any of our architectural aluminium or rainwater drainage products!
The finishing touch for any aluminium rainwater system, our aluminium soffits are available in a single-profile system, a two-part fascia/soffit system or a soffit planking system.
Alongside architectural aluminium, we also offer three different types of Aluminium Downpipes – designed to transport water away from your guttering and into a drainage system.
Available in round, square and rectangular configurations, our Cast Collared Downpipes have factory-fitted, collared style diecast sockets tailored to each extruded length. The socket detail has double rings and is available with or without fixing ears.
Depending on whether your building requires left or right-handed bends and Y junctions with ears, a wide variety of extension brackets and clips can be made-to-order.
Our Aluminium Pipes with Swaged Joints use an extruded swaged jointing system with either standard or bespoke separate wall fixing brackets to accommodate your individual project requirements.
Our Swaged Joint Downpipe system is available in four different round diameters:
Our Swaged Joint Downpipe system is available in four different square diameters:
Designed to suit a wide range of architectural styles, our Aluminium Hopper Heads are built to match with round, square or rectangular systems.
Functional considerations are taken into account with hopper heads that are suitable for a range of light to heavy duties.
Ready to see the potential of seamless aluminium guttering for schools? Our friendly and knowledgeable team, based across the North West of England, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements over email, or over the phone. Or, if you prefer, fill in your details via the contact form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible with a free, no-obligation quote for your enquiry.
We can powder coat your rainwater goods in any colour. Why not go for a funky red, a cheerful yellow or something that matches other features of your home – maybe the pale green of your conservatory?
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