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Metal Guttering: A Guide to Metal Rainwater Systems
Metal guttering systems are a pivotal component in the architectural anatomy of buildings, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. These systems are designed to efficiently channel rainwater away from the structure, safeguarding the integrity of the building and its foundations. Opting for high-quality guttering, such as copper guttering or galvanised…
Read full postChristmas Dates & Delivery Schedule 2023
Christmas opening dates, ordering dates and delivery information during the festive period. To all our valued customers and partners, we extend warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Christmas Opening and Closing Dates Our company will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Friday, 22nd December,…
Read full postSave Big on Colonnade Aluminium Hoppers
Improve the look and performance of your aluminium guttering system with our range of Colonnade aluminium hoppers, available in both cast and pressed aluminium. Enjoy an additional 15% off on all orders placed by 31st December 2023 for a limited time. Choose Colonnade Aluminium Hoppers for an Elegant Finish Why…
Read full postPress Release July 2023
The Alumasc Group is very pleased to announce that it has today exchanged contracts to purchase the shares of ARP Group which has been manufacturing high quality rainwater and roofing products since 1987, with a subsequent completion being conditional upon the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) having indicated that…
Read full postARP Is Excited To Launch A New Steel Guttering Range
ARP is thrilled to announce the launch of its new steel guttering range, offering stunning galvanised steel gutters and downpipes as well as stylish copper and coloured finishes.How we build our environment – from houses to offices, schools and shops – has a huge impact on the planet. Buildings and…
Read full postUnique CPD for architects delivered to award-winning practice
We recently delivered our newly launched informative CPD for architects and specifiers. The CPD was presented to the award-winning architects at Relph Ross Partnership Architectural Practice in Salisbury. Correct Design, Construction and Maintenance of Rainwater Systems gives a comprehensive grounding in the key factors relevant to understanding metal rainwater systems.…
Read full postNew Carriage Rates
Our new carriage rates come into effect as of Monday, 17th April; you can view or download a PDF copy from our Download Centre or by using this link: https://downloads.arp-ltd.com/arp-carriage-charges-april-2023 We have simplified our pricing system so that all orders, regardless of the products or the type of carrier (parcel,…
Read full postHow To Start a Seamless Aluminium Gutter Business in 2023
A seamless aluminium gutter business specialises in installing seamless gutters. You'll produce gutters on-site from a seamless gutter machine that creates long lengths of aluminium gutters to fit the exact dimensions and requirements of any building perfectly. If you are a roofer or roofing contractor, you will no doubt be…
Read full postARP Aluminium Products On TV – New Luxurious Property Show
Channel 4 featured bespoke ARP aluminium rainwater and roofline products on TV last night. The first episode of the Channel 4 miniseries Building Britain's Superhomes featured highly sought-after luxury property developer Guy Phoenix and his multi-million pound Nottinghamshire property, Fairview. Guy has earned recognition for his elaborate custom home designs…
Read full postThe Power of Powder
All of our aluminium systems come with a powdered polyester coating that can be customised to match or contrast with windows, doors, brickwork, render, even corporate colours –the only restriction is imagination. We apply it ourselves at our production facility in Leicestershire, so we are 100% in control of the…
Read full postStorm Warning!
They say prevention is better than cure. As autumn leaves fall and winter fast approaches, now is the time to give your guttering the once-over and ensure it is in optimum condition to cope with the stormy weather that is inevitably coming our way. That way, you can avoid costly…
Read full postAdding Kerb Appeal
Right now the property market is uncertain. Rising interest costs and the looming recession is making the market super competitive. So if you are trying to sell a property, sometimes improving even the smallest things can make all the difference to a prospective buyer. That’s why a little investment in…
Read full postChristmas Opening Dates & Delivery Information 2022 🎄
Christmas opening dates and delivery information during the festive period We would like to wish all of our customers and partners a very Merry Christmas. Our offices will close for Christmas on Friday, 23rd December and reopen on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. CLICK HERE to see our order and delivery…
Read full postWhy Selling Metal Gutters Just Makes Sense For Merchants
We are all used to seeing bins of plastic guttering when we visit a builders merchant. But that doesn’t mean that plastic is the only material that merchants should sell. Here’s eight good reasons why builders merchants should offer metal gutters as well – not only to benefit their customers,…
Read full postSelling up Metal Gutters
It would seem that, when it comes to upselling guttering, many contractors are missing a trick. In a recent survey conducted by a leading supplier, the answers were surprising with over 40% claiming not to see the value of upselling! But the old adage that the easiest way to increase…
Read full postNew CPD Covers All The Specification Bases
ARP has got decades of experience in the design, production and installation of aluminium roofline products. This makes them perfectly placed to offer specifiers a comprehensive CPD module entitled Correct Design, Construction And Maintenance Of Rainwater Systems. ARP has produced this training programme tailored specifically for architectural technologists, architects and…
Read full postMore Than Just Guttering
While we may be well known for guttering and roofline products – the clue is in the name after all –here at ARP we don’t just stop at the roofline. Because we fabricate aluminium at our own plant in Leicestershire we can produce many innovative and bespoke products for the…
Read full postARP Builds on Team Success
At ARP our first aim is always to serve our customers better and after a very busy few years during and after the pandemic we have put in place some changes that we believe will not only drive the business forward but give our customers a strengthened partnership with ARP.…
Read full postA Window On Design Freedom
Window pods, sometimes known as window surrounds, are the perfect addition to a number of different types of buildings, particularly in the renovation and new build sector. From seaside buildings such as Turnstone Mews, to housing developments such as Riverside Bath, window pods are a stunning feature on a building’s façade so…
Read full postARP Seals Partnership With CIAT
Aluminium and cast iron rainwater and roofline specialists ARP has cemented its partnership with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) who provide design, specification and material support for the architectural technologists who work collaboratively with professionals such as architects and engineers in the built environment sector. ARP is a…
Read full postThe Magic Of Mustang
There is no finer sight than metres of perfectly formed Mustang aluminium guttering emerging as if by magic from the back of one of our installer’s vans. In reality no magic is involved: this is how the system works to make perfect, seamless, leak-free guttering every single time. Since we…
Read full post5 Reasons Why Aluminium is a Popular Choice for Self-Builders
Aluminium is increasingly becoming the most popular choice for rainwater systems, especially for self-builders. But, it’s easy to see why. From the flexibility it gives builders in terms of colour, to the environmental benefits, there is a whole host of reasons why aluminium is such a favourite. We’ve rounded up…
Read full postThe future is here. And its aluminium.
What makes aluminium a perfect material for modern construction? When it was first discovered, aluminium was, pound for pound, more valuable than gold. But since industrial production of aluminium began in the 19th century, it has been used extensively in construction and industry, prized for its superb weight / strength…
Read full postThe rise and rise of grey
As the calendar ticks over to 2022 we are taking a look back at 2021’s colour of the year and ahead to what hues 2022 holds in store for us. Colour plays a big part in our work here at ARP. One of the advantages of aluminium guttering is that…
Read full postResearch Shows Self-Builders Are Far Ahead Of The Sustainability Curve
Recent research from the Community Land Trust shows that Britain’s self-builders are embracing the highest sustainability goals, with their green ambitions outstripping legal and regulatory requirements.* The research, Leading to Net Zero, published to coincide with the COP26 summit, was based on plans for community-led and self-build housing projects across…
Read full postEntering The Aluminium Age
With the COP26 summit underway in Glasgow, climate change and sustainability once again hit the top of the news agenda. So now seems like a good moment to recap on what makes aluminium – sometimes known as the green metal – such a great sustainable building material: Weight to strength…
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How are you Coping?
With shortages and supply issues striking across the UK construction market, stone copings become the latest product to run in extremely short supply. Many contractors and merchants are reporting a scarcity of all kinds of stone products from paving slabs to lintels and stone copings are no exception. Which makes…
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Going Round In Green Circle
The shows like Blue Planet and the Plastic Tax are showing us that we can’t go on using single use plastic products that fill up landfill sites. We need, as consumers and as a building industry to look at ways we can help create a circular economy. The famous yachtswoman,…
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Aluminium is the Light Fantastic for Heritage Projects
For conservation and heritage restoration projects the selection of building materials is of paramount importance and most specifiers and self-builders think immediately about using traditional materials. Guttering is no exception. Many heritage projects feature cast iron guttering – beautiful, long-lasting, and definitely traditional. A perfect choice in many ways. But…
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Does “sustainable” have to mean “costly”?
Given two choices, would a product’s green credentials sway a buying decision? For many years, the influencing factor in the building industry has always been cost. But with climate change now being classified as an emergency and the price of plastic skyrocketing, could the environmental cost become one of the…
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Dependable Watertight Seals Now a Cinch to Achieve on ARP Sentinel Deepflow
Following its success on ARP’s Sentinel beaded half round aluminium gutters, the company is extending its unique silicone injection installation system to its popular Deepflow high capacity gutters. The ARP silicone injection system now makes installing connectors on ARP Sentinel Deepflow aluminium guttering simple, quick and reliable, ensuring joints between…
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Improve if You Want to Move
Switched-on homeowners know that they must make their property as appealing as possible if they are to sell it quickly and for the full asking price. While the inside of the property may be vital, it is often the appearance of the outside that can make or break a sale,…
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Ten Reasons Why Architects Should Specify Aluminium Gutters
Maintenance free. Almost no ongoing maintenance required. Aluminium is the ultimate fit and forget material for gutters. No painting or rust removal like cast iron. No cracking, juddering or pinking like plastic. Aluminium will last 40 years or more and still look as good as the day it was put…
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5 Benefits of ARP’s Britannia Cast Iron Rainwater System
ARP has been supplying Britannia cast iron rainwater products since 2014, so we thought it would be a timely reminder of why you should choose ARP for your cast iron. We have compiled a list of 5 benefits of our Britannia cast iron rainwater system, but we are sure you…
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5 Steps to Safer Working Together
Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 We have been working hard behind the scenes to make our business COVID 19 safe. We have followed government advice and established new working practices to keep our staff working safely and have carried out the five steps to safer working together. We have carried…
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Coronavirus Company Update – 11th May 2020
Trying to get back to work? Not sure if you can get supplies? We are open! As with many businesses we had to reduce a lot of our services during the lockdown enforced by the government. We are writing to inform you of our review of our working practices to…
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In response to the latest Government advice and having reviewed our operations, ARP has taken the decision to implement a controlled reduction in its operation to assist in limiting the amount of unnecessary travel at this challenging time for us all. We have taken this decision in the best interests…
Read full postNew Price Lists – April 2020 Now Available
Get your copy now – Make sure you have the most up to date prices for all your aluminium and cast iron roofline and rainwater products by downloading our updated price lists now. This year we have included our Trueline Coping Prices – See pages 48-49.
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Coronavirus
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to challenge our everyday life, we wanted to let you know what we are doing to ensure that it is business as usual. We have been monitoring the changing situation and will continue to do so. We would like to inform you of the measures…
Read full postNew Extension to School Matches Existing Thanks to ARP
Clarborough School in Nottingham was recently extended and to keep the buildings looking the same, needed to have the bullnose fascia details, rainwater goods and an aluminium standing seam roof detail. Having worked with ARP for over a decade Jarvis Roofing knew where to source the products from.
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Seasonal Opening Times and Delivery Dates 2019
ARP Ltd would like to wish all our customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We will close on Friday 20th December 2019 and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020. Our last date for deliveries is Friday 20th December 2019 and deliveries will begin again on Friday…
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New Video – Quick, Easy & Mess-free
In June this year, ARP launched their new next generation of rainwater fittings and an improved snap-fit sealant injection jointing system on the beaded half round system, with no need for nuts, bolts or rivets. To show you exactly how quick, easy and mess-free this new system really is, we…
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Victorian Church gets new Aluminium Rainwater System from ARP
A Victorian church, built in 1893, required some care and attention. Along with a new roof, a full new rainwater system was also needed, rainfall intensity and budget constraints were key factors in the choice of products. Legacy No. 46 Ogee and Plain Half Round aluminium gutters and Colonnade Aluminium…
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Visit Us at Contractors Day – 2nd October 2019
We are pleased to confirm we will be attending Contractors Day at Old Trafford in Manchester. Come along and meet the team and see how we can help you with all your roofline and rainwater needs. We will be on stand no. 41, where we would be happy to discuss…
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Sentinel Technical Product Guide Now Available
We are pleased to announce the long-awaited update to the Technical Product Guide for Sentinel is now available to download. This section of the Technical Product Guide includes the new sealant injection jointing system for our Sentinel beaded half round snapfit gutter as well as the new components giving a…
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ARP’s New Sentinel Jointing System is Quick, Easy and Mess Free
ARP Launches its next generation of rainwater fittings – with an improved snap-fit jointing system. At ARP, we believe that innovative solutions combined with operational excellence are key drivers in delivering success and customer satisfaction. Operating within the rainwater and roofline sectors that have traditionally been dominated by uPVC, the…
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New Sectional Price List – May 2019 Now Available
With all the new product lines and design improvements made in the last couple of months, we are launching a brand new price list for our sectional aluminium and cast iron products. Filled with imagery of products including our new range of hoppers and motifs as well as other details…
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New Design for Sentinel Range Helps Improve Lead Times
ARP, a market leader in the supply of aluminium rainwater and roofline products is proud to continue on its pathway of bringing innovative design to the market, with the improvement of its Sentinel range of guttering to include a new jointing system for its Sentinel half-round snap-fit guttering and an…
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New Price Lists – April 2019 Now Available
Our new April 2019 price lists are now available to download or request printed copies, please see our Download Centre to get yours
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Photo Competition – November Winners
ARP Ltd is pleased to announce the winners of their Photo Competition for November are Ross Grylls of Cotswold Rainwater Services, with an image of ARP's Colonnade downpipes and hoppers in an unusual configuration to a primary school. Steve Jones of Metal Gutter Company showing ARPs Sentinel Modern Ogee Radius …
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Photo Competition – October Winners
ARP Ltd is pleased to announce the winners of their Photo Competition for October are Chris Barnicoat of CDB Aluminium, with an image of ARP's White Legacy Curved gutter on a stunning new build in Cornwall. Richard Perrins of B Jarvis Roofing Ltd, with an image of ARP's Bullnose Fascia…
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ARP Overcome Curved Fascia Challenge with Bespoke Rainwater System
A major remodelling of an existing property in Sevenoaks, Kent, provided a challenge for ARP to create a gutter solution that would fit the curved fascia on the newly built orangery extension. Legion aluminium box gutter was teamed with Colonnade aluminium flushjoint square downpipes.
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Be a Winner – Enter our Photo Competition
We need your help! We are pleased to announce the launch of our Photo Competition – all you have to do is enter a photograph showing ARP's products which have been installed, with a short description. Get your cameras and phones out, and take some pictures! Free to enter and…
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Grade II Listed Building Met Restrictive Planning Requirements
Danbury Palace is a private country estate which has been transformed into 45 luxury houses and apartments. The Coach House’s traditional style of pitched roof with dormers, a red brick façade and grade II listed building, meant that the rainwater system had to meet the restrictive planning requirements, as well…
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Matching Rainwater & Roofline System Gives New Build Contemporary Finish
The architect specified that aluminium should be used for the rainwater and roofline system and ARP provided samples of products and colour swatches for the architect to inspect and approve. By choosing aluminium over plastic it gave the specifier access to a massive range of polyester powder coating colours which…
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Rainwater System to Blend with Stonework on this New Build
Having seen first-hand how upvc roofline and rainwater products can fail, this self-builder decided that aluminium was his material of choice. Wanting the gutters and downpipes to blend with the stone accents used in this building, ARP's in-house polyester powder coating facility was able to match the rainwater products to…
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Great Product and Fast Lead Time
After receiving samples from ARP, Trendgrey Construction chose ARP's Sentinel beaded half round guttering and Colonnade flushjoint aluminium downpipes for the housing development in Arlington Avenue in Leamington Spa. James Yates, Quantity Surveyor commented “Great product and good fast lead time”.
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Successful IronMan Adjustment Event
ARP recently invited customers who had purchased IronMan Gutter Machines for their bi-annual adjustment. With a very successful event, the weather being extremely kind, we welcomed over 70 machines, which were serviced and adjusted by the Head Technician, from the IronMan manufacturer in the USA. See the images and video…
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Scottish Winters Dictate Upgrade to Legacy Cast Aluminium Guttering
During an extensive refurbishment of a property in Glenshee, the cast iron guttering system needed replacing. Due to the increased capacity of the gutter required due to melting snow, simply replacing the system wasn't an option – a higher capacity gutter was required. Working closely with the contractor and the…
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IronMan™ Adjustment Event – Dates Announced
ARP Ltd are pleased to announce the dates for the latest IronMan™ Adjustment Days Tuesday 17th April Wednesday 18th April Thursday 19th April This event only happens every two years, so make sure you get booked in. As in previous events, Larry Lucas, an experienced gutter machine engineer from KWM,…
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ARP Provide Aluminium Roofline and Rainwater Solution for New School
Birkett House Community Special School has been designed and built to cater for the needs of up to 200 students aged between 5 and 19. The new school building design incorporated a large curved mono pitch roof, bespoke fascia and soffit with double tiered hoppers. The design further included a…
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Team Effort Enabled Sports Centre to be Completed in Time for Kick Off
A brand new Community Sports Centre in Crick required a rainwater system that would last the distance, but also be maintenance free. Offering a saving on the originally specified product and a quick lead time ensured the community sports centre was finished in time for kick off.
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A Heavenly Restoration of a Grade I Listed Church
The restoration of a Grade I Listed Church in Exeter demanded that the contractor, architect and ARP work together to get the correct product in the right quantities to ensure that the finished job kept this beautiful church's aesthetics. The entire cast iron rainwater system to the church's north and…
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ARP Strengthen Sales Team
ARP, a leading supplier of aluminium and cast iron rainwater and roofline systems to the UK merchant sector, is pleased to announce that it is further strengthening its sales force with the appointment of Mark Luke as its new Area Sales Manager for the South West and South Wales region.…
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Out With The Old, In With The New
Mount Gould Hospital is part of the NHS Livewell Southwest and provides many healthcare services as well as being their headquarters. The building was in need of a complete re-roof and the rainwater system was replaced. The existing Cast Iron System was replaced with ARP's Legacy Cast Aluminium Gutters and…
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Property Refurbished Using Trueline Bespoke Aluminium Pressings
An expansive extension and refurbishment project on a property in Brightlingsea called on ARP to use all their expertise to overcome design constraints, whilst meeting both the design brief and the client's expectations. The brief was for a clean, low maintenance material that could be used for the Soffits, Fascia,…
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Academy Building Transformed – Thanks to Trueline
The Robert Owen Academy in Hereford was one of the first recipients to receive re-deployed buildings from the London Olympics in 2012. The government and the Olympic Committee were keen to ensure that the buildings could be re-used or recycled making the London Olympics as green as possible. However, the…
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ARP Investment Paints a Bright Future
ARP held an opening ceremony on Thursday, 11th August, to launch its new conveyorised wet paint spraying line. The Leicester-based business was founded in a garage 30 years ago and has since grown to occupy 30,000 sq. ft. premises at Meridian Business Park. The investment of almost £500,000 for the…
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