| Title | Rainwater storage gutters for houses |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Hardie, M |
| Pagination | P. 266-279; ill.; 22 refs.; 7 fig.; 2 tab.; photographs |
| Date Published | 2010-01-13 |
| Publisher | Molecular Diversity Preservation International, Water Editorial Office, MDPI |
| Place Published | Basel, Switzerland |
| ISSN Number | ISSN 20711050 |
| Keywords | rain, rainfall, rainwater, water storage, water supply, water use |
| Abstract | A history of the implementation of a system of water storage roof gutters illustrates the difficulties which may be encountered in delivering more sustainable construction systems. Utilizing some rainwater at the site where it falls has considerable conservation benefit but it requires builders, roofers and plumbers to vary some of their standard practices. The observed change delivery process involves incorporation of trade knowledge, attention to detail, flexibility and the willingness of all parties including local building control authorities to try new options. Lessons learned have implications for the introduction of many kinds of environmentally driven improvements to domestic construction. [authors abstract] |
| Custom 1 | 213.2 |
