When most people think of rainwater pipes, they tend to think of round PVC offerings, but rainwater pipes not only come in different materials, such as cast iron, but different profiles too, including both rectangular and square options. In this blog, we’re going to look at just some of the reasons you might want to consider rectangular or square pipes, rather than the more common circular alternative.

Rectangular Pipes

Rectangular rainwater pipes are a great option for larger properties - whether domestic or commercial - given the larger flow rates they enable. Rectangular pipes are imposing and make a statement wherever they’re placed, and they’re equally well-suited to both modern homes and more traditional buildings, alike.

These days, rectangular pipes tend to be made from aluminium, the clinical shine of which puts many people off; our cast-iron rectangular pipes, by contrast, are finished in a lustrous black which adds class and style to any building’s facade.

Square Pipes

Square pipes offer something of a middle-ground between rectangular and round pipes; smaller than the former and (obviously) more sharply angled than the latter, square rainwater pipes are appropriate for properties of all shapes and sizes.

Many modernist buildings are built with sharp, clear lines guiding the architectural process, something which a set of round rainwater pipes wouldn’t particularly complement. Square rainwater pipes, on the other hand, naturally lend themselves to such modern architectural principles.

Why Cast-Iron Pipes Are So Good

One of the (many) reasons cast iron pipes are so good is that they almost completely deaden the noise of the water rushing through them. Unlike PVC pipes which can be incredibly noisy, the metal of cast-iron pipes absorbs sound, and we’d be surprised if you could hear anything at all from them. Cast-iron rainwater pipes, whatever shape they come in, also have the benefit of looking great on the outside of your property; they have a heft and tangible ‘solidness’ that makes them much nicer on the eye than plastic guttering.

Alongside their noise-reducing qualities and aesthetic appeal, cast-iron pipes also last an incredibly long time when compared with PVC alternatives. Aside from an occasional clean and check over, your cast-iron pipes should last, repair free, for years, decades even - in fact, we always say that, so long as they’re properly maintained, the pipes that we sell should easily last a staggering 80 years.

Final Thoughts…

Hopefully, having read this, you’ll realise that when it comes to purchasing guttering and drainage systems for your home, round rainwater pipes aren’t the only option out there! Whether you opt for a set of square pipes, rectangular ones, or anything else, we’d love to be the ones providing you with them! We offer bespoke, high-quality cast-iron drainage solutions that'll add both class and durability to your home’s guttering.

Contact us today on 01752 917497, or by filling out an online form on our contact page. However you wish to get in touch, we look forward to showing you our cast-iron range!