This matt black touch up paint is particularly suited to the range of traditionally designed, socketed aluminium downpipes. Connections between pipes and fittings are made with loose cast sockets, available with ears for fixing back to the wall. Pipes can also be fixed with a choice of base clips to give alternative projections. Applications Ideal for traditionally designed buildings Heritage downpipes are extruded sections with cast sockets Compatible with all Alumasc aluminium gutter systems Factory finished, in a choice of 1, 2 and 3 metre pipe lengths Colours & Finishes BBA approved polyester powder coatings In-house powder coating facility 16 standard factory applied colours BS or RAL colours available to special order Can be supplied to resemble cast iron surface texture (black) to special order Also available in plain mill finish for on-site painting Performance UK manufactured, extruded aluminium Choice of circular, square and rectangular pipes Lightweight, durable and non-corrodible Easy to handle and fix Life expectancy of aluminium: 40 years (rural/suburban areas); up to 25 years (industrial/marine areas) Aluminium is 100% recyclable Installation & Fixing Pipe jointing by separate sockets gives maximum flexibility for installation Simple fixing to wall by eared sockets or by a choice of pipe clips Minimal maintenance requirements