{"product_id":"heritage-cast-iron-rainwater-hopper-head","title":"Heritage Cast Iron Rainwater Hopper Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhere a period gutter run needs to change direction, or the flow from a valley needs collecting before it drops down a downpipe, a hopper head does that job — and on a listed building or conservation-area property, planning conditions usually rule out anything but genuine cast iron for it. Cast iron hopper heads carry real weight, both physically and visually, giving a façade the depth and detail that lightweight look-alike plastic simply doesn't replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSand cast to British Standard BS460, each hopper is available in a fluted flat-back profile or a rectangular profile, in a primed finish ready for site painting or a factory pre-painted black finish. Sizes span from a compact 65mm outlet hopper through to a large rectangular hopper with a 100 x 75mm square outlet, so there's a genuine match whether you're feeding a small downpipe run or a substantial valley gutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutlet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm Fluted Flat Back – Primed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluted flat back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm (2.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm Fluted Flat Back – Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluted flat back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm (4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory painted black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular Small (250x180x180mm) – Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 75mm square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory painted black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular Large (305x250x200mm) – Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 75mm square\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory painted black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this genuine cast iron, or cast-iron-effect?\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine sand-cast iron, manufactured to BS460 — not an aluminium or resin look-alike. This matters for both durability and for satisfying conservation officer requirements on listed buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is a cast iron hopper, and does that affect fixing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron hoppers are substantially heavier than plastic or aluminium equivalents. Fix into sound masonry or a structurally adequate bracket — do not rely on a timber fascia alone for a large rectangular hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimed or pre-painted black — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-painted black is ready to install straight away; primed is the better choice if you need to colour-match an existing scheme or want a specific top coat applied on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does cast iron guttering and rainwater goods last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Correctly installed and maintained, genuine cast iron rainwater systems regularly exceed 40 years of service life, well beyond typical plastic or aluminium systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this match my existing cast iron gutter?\u003c\/strong\u003e These hoppers are designed to pair with standard round and rectangular cast iron downpipes and gutter profiles — check your existing outlet size against the table above before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompleting a full heritage rainwater run? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/cast-iron-guttering-downpipe-system\"\u003eCast Iron Guttering \u0026amp; Downpipe System\u003c\/a\u003e for matching half round and ogee gutter profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubber Roof UK","offers":[{"title":"65mm Fluted Flat Back – Primed","offer_id":50500693786815,"sku":"RRUK-CIHOP-65-PRM","price":125.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm Fluted Flat Back – Black","offer_id":50500693819583,"sku":"RRUK-CIHOP-100-BLK","price":216.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular Small (250x180x180mm) – Black","offer_id":50500693852351,"sku":"RRUK-CIHOP-RECTSM-BLK","price":266.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rectangular Large (305x250x200mm) – Black","offer_id":50500693885119,"sku":"RRUK-CIHOP-RECTLG-BLK","price":478.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1804\/9727\/files\/heritage-cast-iron-rainwater-hopper-black-installed-brick-wall.png?v=1790411472","url":"https:\/\/rubberroofuk.uk\/products\/heritage-cast-iron-rainwater-hopper-head","provider":"Rubber Roof UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}