The Marley Stratus Design Series® represents a new generation of uPVC designer spouting and downpipe systems. Available in Black, Ironsand®, Grey Friars®, and two metallic colours – Titanium and Copper, the Stratus Design Series® is winning passionate enthusiasts across New Zealand. Ben and Tess Annabell found their 2.5 acres of paradise in Taranaki back in 2008. The location was ideal, with great schools, family and friends nearby, excellent hunting and fishing and the added attraction of the beach only a salt spray away. The choice of building materials for their new home was influenced by surrounding buildings and their rural setting. They chose textures and colours for the natural, earthy feeling they wanted. “It’s pretty obvious, we’re keen on black. We looked at lots of magazines for inspiration and we were always drawn to the darker colours.” From the Ebony ColorSteel® on the roof, to the Resene Pitch Black stain on the verandas, the black oxide on the driveway to the Black Marley Stratus Design Series® spouting and downpipes, the colour black is very prominent. It has the visual effect of making the house sit down in the landscape. It blends in rather than shouts out. Ben runs Evergreen Plumbing and he’s been using Marley product for many years. He chose the Stratus Design Series® in the Typhoon® profile for a number of reasons. Its smooth profile, 15-year guarantee, UV resistance, and suitability for the collection of drinking water were all factors to consider, but the number one reason is that it’s made from tough uPVC and won’t rust in the wind-borne salt. “We’re only 700 metres from the surf so salt spray is a real issue. That’s why Marley PVC was the only way to go. And we love it!” The black looks really stunning with matching RP80® 80mm round downpipes. From both a practical and design viewpoint the Black Stratus Design Series® was ideally suited to the location and added a very stylish finishing touch to the home. Ben and Tess are suitably in love with their new home; it’s truly beautiful in black! You can learn more about the Marley Stratus Design Series® here
