The Journal

Notes on guttering, from standard aluminium to bespoke cast iron.

Practical guides and considered writing on rainwater systems for homes across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire.

28 August 2026

Guttering a Listed Building: Navigating Heritage in the Cotswolds

For listed building owners in the Cotswolds, understanding guttering regulations is crucial. Austen Dawson guides you through the process, from planning to material choice.

25 August 2026

Aluminium vs. Cast Iron: Elevating Your Cotswold Home's Rainwater System

Deciding between aluminium and cast iron guttering for your Cotswold home? We explore durability, cost, aesthetics, and maintenance for both, ensuring a choice that truly complements your property.

21 August 2026

Nurturing Your Country Home: A Yearly Guttering Maintenance Schedule

Discover a thoughtful, seasonal guide to maintaining your country home's guttering. From autumn leaves to spring growth, ensure your rainwater system is robust and beautiful.

18 August 2026

Choosing Rainwater Goods for Your Cotswold Barn Conversion

Discover the art of selecting the perfect rainwater systems for your Cotswold barn conversion. We explore traditional and contemporary options, ensuring aesthetic harmony and robust protection.

11 August 2026

Don't Let Winter Wash Away Your Peace of Mind: Gutter Warning Signs

Discover the six crucial signs your gutters are failing before the harsh winter weather arrives. A homeowner's guide to protecting your property.

7 August 2026

Lead Hoppers and Downpipes: The Defining Detail for Period Homes

Discover how bespoke lead and cast hoppers elevate heritage rainwater systems, perfect for listed and period properties across the Cotswolds and beyond.

31 July 2026

Ogee vs. Half-Round: Choosing the Perfect Gutter for Your Home

Selecting the right gutter profile goes beyond mere functionality; it's about safeguarding your home while enhancing its aesthetic. Ogee, half-round, and deepflow gutters each offer distinct advantages, blending seamlessly with both period and contemporary architecture. Discover the ideal choice for

28 July 2026

Crafting Rainwater Excellence with Architects Across the Cotswolds

Discover how AD Bespoke Guttering Solutions partners with architects to deliver unparalleled rainwater systems for new builds and extensions across the region.

21 July 2026

Fascias, Soffits & Guttering: Combining for Lasting Value

Discover if combining your fascia, soffit, and gutter replacement is a wise structural and financial move for your Cotswolds home. Austen Dawson explains when it makes perfect sense.

20 July 2026

Traditional guttering supply and installation in the Cotswolds

A practical guide to sourcing and installing traditional cast iron, copper and zinc rainwater systems on Cotswold cottages, manor houses and listed properties across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

20 July 2026

Contemporary guttering supply and installation across the Cotswolds and wider region

Seamless aluminium, powder-coated systems and modern rainwater goods — how we supply and install contemporary guttering on new builds, extensions and modern homes across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire.

17 July 2026

Ensuring Optimal Guttering for the Cotswold's Varied Weather

Understanding how to correctly size gutters and downpipes is crucial for protecting your home, especially with the West Country's rainfall. Learn about flow capacity, roof area calculations, and why undersized systems lead to overflows.

11 July 2026

Seamless aluminium guttering: the quiet workhorse of Cotswold homes

Seamless aluminium is the sensible, long-lived choice for most homes across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire.

6 July 2026

Bespoke guttering for country homes: when standard is not enough

A closer look at bespoke rainwater goods — cast iron, copper, zinc and lead — for country and heritage homes across our five counties.

1 July 2026

Guttering installation, start to finish: what to expect on the day

A short guide to what a well-run guttering installation looks like — from survey to final flow test — on homes across our region.

26 June 2026

Cast iron guttering: the honest choice for heritage homes

Why cast iron remains the right specification for period and listed homes across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.

21 June 2026

Guttering choices that complement Cotswold stone

Colour, profile and material choices for rainwater systems that quietly complement honey-coloured Cotswold stone and stone-slate roofs.