36 GROUNDWORKS - DRAINAGE; HEATING AND VENTILATION
Landscaping Garden spaces can also provide opportunities to housebuilders and developers. For domestic driveways and paths where a natural grass or decorative aggregate finish is required to comple- ment the landscape, for example, utilising a landscaping and attenuation system will help reduce the risk of potholes, rutting or grass damage. If installing domestic soakaways, it is
important to ensure they comply with current Building Regulations concerning run-off from drives. If unsure, it is recom- mended that you speak with a drainage expert, who will be able to provide advice and guidance on the best option.
porary stainless steel or discreet brickslot grating styles.
Entrances With patios and driveways, the entrance of a house offers another opportunity to blend finishes with substance via the installation of threshold drainage products. Helping to create an attractive entrance to
the home, threshold drainage is important here because it removes any risk of water ponding, which both looks unprofessional and can degrade the brickwork over time. The use of threshold drainage can help enhance the aesthetic appeal when combined with slimline stainless steel channels, or doorway mats with anthracite carpet gratings.
FINAL THOUGHTS When working on a housing development, it can be all too easy to go to a local merchant and select one channel drainage system and grating for the whole of the project. However, to achieve the best finish, developers should seriously consider the different systems and types of grating that can be paired. Understanding the environmental impact, as well as the load requirements, is also crucial.
Oliver Collins is product marketing manager at ACO Water Management
Vortice launches Vort HRW Mono
Vortice has launched a new single room heat recovery unit which is quiet, efficient, energy saving and anti-allergic thanks to built-in filters preventing the release of pollutants and allergens into the surround- ing air. Easy to install and maintain, the Vort HRW Mono is an ideal alternative to tradi-
tional ventilation systems and intermittent fans. Suitable for recessed installation in outside walls of thickness between 285 and 700 mm, it has a low voltage EC motor-driven fan and five speeds. There are two versions of the Vort HRW Mono, manual or RC (remote control), allowing the unit to be turned off and on and the mode of operation to be selected.
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