kitchens, bathrooms and washrooms: Geberit
The hidden benefits of wall-hung By Geberit
Wall-hung sanitaryware, already commonplace throughout Europe, is rapidly growing in popularity in the UK, particularly due to the many advantages it has for the commercial washroom environment.
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or the client and end user perhaps the biggest plus point of wall-hung sanitaryware is the uncluttered look it achieves in the
washroom, while for the architect and specifier the many benefits of wall-hung lie behind the walls and more specifically in the framing and pipework systems now available which not only make installation a much simpler, quicker job but also help to save space and reduce noise, all of which are major benefits in a commercial setting. In order to achieve the most cutting edge, contemporary and functional washroom designs it’s essential that all the systems behind the walls are the very best and most innovative on the market, such as those offered by Geberit, which offers a complete package of products from drainage and plumbing solutions through to engineered frame systems for wall- hung sanitaryware. Where once fitting wall-hung sanitaryware may have been regarded as time consuming,
innovations such as Geberit’s Duofix frame system make light work of installation while ensuring the end result is a clean and modern finish. Hidden behind the wall, the Duofix frame includes an integral cistern for the WC and can also support washbasins, bidets and urinals. Complete with all the necessary parts to connect to the wall and floor in order to make the plumbing and drainage connections, installation is quick and easy with just four fixing points required, while maintenance can be carried out through the access panel housed behind the flush plate. Wall-hung sanitaryware also helps to save on space, which is often a particular requirement of the commercial washroom. With wall-hung sanitaryware close connection of back-to-back WCs is possible and can also help to overcome servicing issues, particularly when pipework such as Geberit’s HDPE pipes and fittings are specified. Geberit framing systems also actively combat noise through their design, a benefit which is further enhanced when connected with the Silent-db20 drainage system. Easy to install and durable, the Silent-db20 also offers a more discreet experience for the end user, which is particularly beneficial in commercial
settings such as hotels. Wall-hung sanitaryware has many other hidden benefits which can aid specifiers and architects in meeting environmental guidelines such as water-saving. Geberit’s concealed dual-flush cisterns offer significant water-saving credentials for the commercial setting, with a standard 6/3 litre flush ensuring water wastage is kept to a minimum. A wide range of flush plates and urinal controls are available to suit any washroom theme, as well as a bespoke option enabling the plates to be fashioned to even the most exacting of tastes. Furthermore, wall-hung sanitaryware can be fitted with flush plates which feature the latest infra-red technology for touch-free operation, which has many hygiene benefits as it helps to reduce the spread of germs.
All of these advantages add up to wall-hung sanitaryware being the logical step forward, both practically and aesthetically, in terms of commercial washroom design. ■
Geberit
01926 516800
www.geberit.co.uk
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