Traditional Rectangular
Dales Traditional aluminium rainwater pipes offer the classic look of cast iron without the associated disadvantages. Significantly lighter yet exceptionally durable, they provide enhanced longevity while maintaining a traditional aesthetic—making them perfect for heritage-style projects. These pipes feature dry-jointed connections with factory-welded cast sockets and are securely fixed through eared sockets at each joint. As manufacturer, Dales can provide many bespoke components to suit your individual project requirements.
| Profile |  Buy Now |
| Pipe Size | 101.6mm x 76.2mm |
| Wall thickness | 2mm |
| Pipe capacity | 9.55 l/s |
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Finishes
COLOUR & FINISH
Dales manufacture standard gutters & pipes in either Anodised Aluminium or Architectural Polyester Powder Coating finishes. Details of the huge range of colours and finishes available can be found at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/finishes
POLYESTER POWDER COATINGS:
Dales recommend Syntha Pulvin (Sherwin Williams) architectural polyester powder coatings for aluminium products coated at its Syntha Pulvin Approved & ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assured coating facility in Ilkeston. All powder coated items are coated in accordance with the stringent standards demanded by Syntha Pulvin as part
of their accreditation process which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of BS 12206-1 2004.
Dales also supply aluminium products in Interpon D (Akzo Nobel) and Drylac (Tiger) architectural polyester powder coatings using only each manufacturer’s Third Party Approved Applicators.
GUARANTEES:
Dales products, whether supplied in anodised or architectural polyester powder coated finish can usually be provided with guarantees, dependant on their geographical location and specific environment, and subject to terms and conditions.
ROOF DRAINAGE AND GUTTER SYSTEM DESIGN
Dales Project Managers can provide a gutter and rainwater pipe system designed to suit your individual project requirements incorporating gutter and outlet and positioning advice in accordance with BS EN 12056-3 for a given design rate of rainfall. To use this service please contact a member of our project management team on t. 0115 930 1521.
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
Dales Fabrications hold full Design/Professional Indemnity Insurance with a first-class security in the London market. This allows architects and specifiers to use our products with confidence.
BS EN ISO 9001: DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
Dales Fabrications have been working within the constraints of BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation since 1993. Our ISO 9001: Design & Manufacture certificate is available to view and download at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/certifications
ISO 14001:2015 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Dales Fabrications work within the constraints of BS EN ISO 14001:2015, having gained certification in December 2023. Our ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management Systems certificate is available to view and download at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/certifications
FLOW CAPACITIES
All published flow capacities contained in this literature are calculated in accordance with the recommendations contained in BS EN 12056-3: 2000. Dales policy is not to issue high, although genuine, experimental results which include no margin of safety.
ONLINE ORDERS
Standard aluminium rainwater pipes, components and accessories in our Standard Colour range can be ordered through our online shop at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/shop
PRICING, ORDERING & LEAD TIMES
If you require a quotation, please confirm the rainwater pipe size, shape and quantities required (if known). If you are unsure of the quantities but can send the architect’s roof plans, elevations and roof eaves sections in pdf format to: enquiries@dales-eaves.co.uk we will be pleased to provide a quotation. Should you wish to speak to
a member of the Dales Project Management Team please contact Dales on t.0115 930 1521.
Should you wish to place an order against a quotation please email orders@dales-eaves.co.uk and include the Dales Quotation Reference on your order. Depending on the size of your order, you may be eligible to apply for a credit account.
Current lead times for all the standard rainwater pipes shown in this literature are available in Dales Standard Colours in two weeks and in the extended BS and RAL Colours in approximately two weeks. Other colour ranges (Metallic, Anodite and Special) may take longer, please give us a ring on t. 0115 930 1521.
For lead times for 152.4mm pipes (either dia or sq) and for SecretFix VR pipe systems, please call us on Tel: 0115 930 1521 to discuss your requirements.
MARINE SPECIFICATION:
It is the specifier’s responsibility to ensure that Marine Specification is specified in the contract particulars, and our Project Managers can assist by advising on and providing appropriate NBS Specification clauses.
Any guarantee which the polyester paint manufacturer will offer is determined by them on an individual project basis upon completion of a questionnaire submitted by the customer and possible site visit, both of which must be completed prior to any order being placed. It should be borne in mind that if the goods are on the seafront, or within 1km of the sea, then a paint manufacturer may not offer a guarantee.
For a Marine Specification guarantee to be considered, a minimum of 60 microns of paint must be applied to the external surfaces, and stainless steel fixings are required throughout.
ACUTELY EXPOSED OR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
If you consider that your project may be in an acutely exposed marine or industrial environment, please contact one of our Directors or Project Managers to discuss this further. Please bear in mind it is not always possible to guarantee products installed in harsh environments.
FIRE: ALUMINIUM & FINISHES
Dales manufacture Traditional rainwater pipes in Architectural Polyester Powder Coating (PPC) finishes using Syntha Pulvin (Sherwin Williams), Interpon D (Akzo Nobel) & Drylac (Tiger) or Axalta Architectural Polyester Powder Coatings (PPC) and each independent manufacturer states that all their Architectural PPC products are: A2 s1, d0 very limited combustibility (EN 13501-1 Classification of reaction to fire). Fire test certificates for each manufacturer are available to download at our Certifications & Accreditations page.
RAINWATER HOPPERS AND OTHER SPECIALS
Dales offer an extensive range of hoppers that are too wide and varied to include here. As a specialist manufacturer Dales can also manufacture bespoke hoppers and other items as we are happy to help specifiers achieve their design ideas. For more information on the extended range of hoppers, bespoke hopper or other components, please contact our Project Management Team on 0115 930 12521 or email your question to enquiries@dales-eaves.co.uk
PREFERRED INSTALLER NETWORK
Our network of Preferred Installers are available to provide a full supply and fix package. When a price is requested Dales can advise which Preferred Installers will be suitable dependant on the size and type of products to be installed.
LIGHTNING CONDUCTIVITY
Dales aluminium gutters and down-pipes can usually be rendered electrically continuous using the Dales lightning conductivity clip, as part of a lightning protection system. This can be discussed with a Dales project manager and details can be provided.
Aluminium gutters and pipes are not suitable as the sole lightning protection system for any building and should only be utilised as part of an overall lightning protection design. Specifiers should refer to the latest EN BS standard concerning the protection of structures against lightning for further information.
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
GUTTERS
Dales offer a wide range of decorative and functional gutter profiles. More details are available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/aluminium-gutters
FASCIA PROFILES
Dales design and manufacture fascia profiles to almost any shape, size or proportion including curved and elliptical designs. As part of our specification service preliminary drawings can be prepared for integration into your project drawings. All systems are designed on an individual project basis and a 25-year guarantee may be available, subject to terms and conditions. More details are available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/aluminium-fascia-profiles. Example drawings can be downloaded at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/eaves-detailing
SOFFIT SYSTEMS
Dales offer a variety of soffit systems, from secret fix panels to secret-fix planks. More details are available at:
www.dales-eaves.co.uk/aluminium-soffit-systems
SOLAR SHADING SYSTEMS
Dales designs and manufactures solar shading systems on a bespoke basis to suit each individual project. More details are available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/solar-shading
RAINSCREEN PANELS
Dales design and manufacture aluminium rainscreen panels on a bespoke basis to suit each individual project. More details are available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/rainscreen-panels
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
More information of the various support systems that Dales can provide is available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/support-systems
WALL COPINGS
Dales design and manufacture aluminium wall copings on a bespoke basis to suit each individual project. More details are available at: www.dales-eaves.co.uk/wall-copings
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
As part of the Dales Project Management: Design & Specification Service a full technical guide is issued to site that includes A3 copies of all Dales detail proposal drawings in full colour and generic system fixing instructions as a comprehensive Technical Guide. This also includes a comprehensive ‘Fixings Identification List’ that identifies where each fixing is supposed to used, the same information is noted on the detail proposal drawings too.
It is the customer’s responsibility to request a full O&M pack from Dales, which will include a complete detail drawings pack and the relevant generic fixing instructions complete with the maintenance schedule and any guarantee originally requested in the original customer order.
DURABILITY & LOADINGS
DURABILITY
Dales systems are designed to give a low maintenance life of 60 years in rural and suburban conditions & up to 25 years in industrial conditions, dependant on the exact environment. For advice on marine environments please see above.
FIXINGS
Fixings present a potential weak link in any system, as such Dales take the process of fixing selection as seriously as the design of the system itself. All fixings have been selected after careful consultation with manufacturers and rigorous testing for both ultimate strengths and potential incompatibility issues. All necessary fixings are supplied as part of the complete package from Dales.
SUSTAINABILITY
ALUMINIUM: THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE
Our aluminium rainwater pipes are manufactured from 78% recycled content and are 100% recyclable at end-of-life, minimising environmental impact while delivering performance and longevity.
CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLING
As founding members of the CAB Closed Loop Recycling Scheme, Dales ensure aluminium is recycled back into the same alloy type without quality loss. Closed-Loop Recycling reduces carbon emissions by preserving each alloy’s material properties and value for future generations. More information about the CAB closed loop recycling scheme.
ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFIED
Our environmental management system is certified to ISO 14001:2015, demonstrating our commitment to continuous environmental improvement and responsible manufacturing practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Our Manufacturing Environmental Policy is available to view and download at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/company-policies
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
Our Responsible Sourcing Policy is available to view and download at www.dales-eaves.co.uk/company-policies