PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Polypipe’s New Ridgidrain takes sustainability and technology to new heights
olypipe has pushed the boundaries in product performance, integrity and sustainability to unprecedented levels with the launch of its New Ridgidrain surface water drainage range. New Ridgidrain is the result of an extensive 18 month product development and testing programme and is Polypipe’s most efficient surface water drainage system to date.
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Its optimised pipe profile maximises strength and minimises weight to save
precious resource and reduce CO2 consumption in the production, transportation and onsite handling processes. What’s more it is up to 94% lighter than concrete, meaning fewer deliveries to site and improved health and safety benefits.
New Ridgidrain offers specifiers a proven structured wall product with reduced virgin plastic content – and no compromise in performance.
The range is available as both plain ended and integrally socketed pipes, in
sizes from 100mm to 600mm in diameter, with a full range of fittings. New Ridgidrain can be used in all civils and infrastructure projects wherever
traditional Ridgidrain systems are specified, or rigid materials such as concrete and clay.
Benefits of New Ridgidrain include longer lengths and fewer joints than its clay and concrete counterparts for improved resilience to leakage and root ingress, ability to withstand ground movement and differential settlement, and extremely smooth bore for ease of maintenance.
New Ridgidrain is an effective surface water drainage system for non-pressure surface and sub-surface applications including highways, rail and airport infrastructure, agriculture, sports and
leisure, schools, commercial and industrial.
As part of Polypipe’s ongoing investment in sustainable processing technologies, the company has appointed a full time materials manager to ensure the quality of its raw material and the high standards set by Ridgidrain. Polypipe’s Ridgidrain pipes have been installed for highway, rail and airport infrastructure projects as a direct alternative to concrete and clayware pipes. For more information on Polypipe’s range of sustainable drainage products, please visit
www.polypipe.com/civils
Recticel versatility helps create striking new roof R
ecticel insulation boards and Armourplan PVC single-ply membrane have been used to help create an unusual new 12,000 m² roof for a building designed to blend in with the stunning Derbyshire countryside which surrounds it. The Recticel Eurothane Eurodeck boards were specified for the new High Peak water bottling plant by SIG Design & Technology. The decision was made on the basis of the boards’ outstanding thermal performance characteristics, and Recticel’s ability to engineer the boards to suit the unusual roof profile.
The elegant roof form features a
series of four barrel-vaulted sections, connected by central gutters, to create a ‘rolling wave’ effect. The roof construction comprises a metal deck with vapour control layer, topped by the Recticel insulation boards and an Armourplan Premium PVC single-ply membrane. At the request of the local planners, the latter features a ‘special order’ green finish which helps blend the roof with its rural surroundings.
“Recticel provided great support on this project,” explains SIG Trading Director, Mike Crook. “The insulation boards needed to follow the sweeping curves of the roof, and Recticel was able to engineer the 140mm-thick Eurothane Eurodeck boards so that they would do this, effectively creating a bespoke insulation solution for this building.” “We’re delighted to provide this type of project support for our customers,” adds Recticel’s Commercial Director, Chris Hall. “Insulation requirements continue to become more sophisticated, as the demands imposed by things like Building Regulation become ever stricter. Working with partners such as SIG Design and Technology means that we can help customers realize their projects and still meet those
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requirements, and this project is a good example of that process in action.” The high performance Eurothane Eurodeck board is designed for use in warm, flat roofs, under mechanically fixed single-ply membrane waterproofing systems. Its closed-cell, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core is faced on both sides with a multi-layer coated aluminum foil. This allows it to deliver an exceptionally low thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK – some 30% more efficient than many other insulation materials. It is available in a wide range of thicknesses, which can help reduce the quantity of insulation required whilst still ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes standards. Rot-proof, durable and maintenance- free the Eurothane Eurodeck boards are lightweight, easy to handle and can be cut using a knife or fine-toothed saw. Fully compatible with most synthetic and bitumen-based single-ply membrane waterproofing systems, they also eliminate the need for roof ventilation and so make the roof inherently safe from harmful interstitial condensation. For more details please visit
www.recticelinsulation.co.uk
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