DRAINAGE & PLUMBING
GEBERIT SAVES COSTS IN HIGH-RISE REGENCY REIGNS FOR MARLEY
New to the UK market, Geberit’s SuperTube flow-optimised hydraulic drainage system for high-rise buildings offers simple planning and installation whilst saving around 35% of the space allocated for a parallel vented dual stack system. The new Geberit SuperTube system combines the existing 12 l/s flow-optimised HDPE Geberit Sovent (d110) with two new bends – BottomTurn and BackFlip - which remove the need for a vent pipe by generating a constant air stream through intelligent design. The combined single stack system enables pipework with a smaller, consistent diameter of d110 and a maximum discharge capacity of 12 l/s. It also allows horizontal pipelines of up to six metres without slopes, thanks to the design of the BottomTurn bend which reduces impulse losses during transition from the vertical to horizontal.
SuperTube also offers simple planning and installation thanks to Geberit’s technical expertise and planning support. With a full planning service including construction plans, easy
in extra potential sales revenue, made possible by reducing the space needed behind the wall to maximise the saleable floor and living space over 23 floors. In this example, Supertube used around 50% of the space originally allocated for a triple stack system in a prestigious development comprising a large residential tower and hotel. Whilst this particular system is not common in the UK, significant space and cost savings are still achievable by removing the need for a vent pipe.
calculations, complete package of products and ancillaries, and even on-site training and inspections, Geberit is on hand every step of the way.
Generating project savings
Geberit SuperTube is already installed worldwide, where it has demonstrated its potential to significantly cut project costs. In one successful installation in Egypt, contractors calculated more than £1million (€1.1million)
Greg Austin, Assistant Product Manager for Drainage at Geberit, said: “Geberit SuperTube is a space-gaining system which is single-handedly driving the evolution of optimised hydraulic draining systems by unlocking valuable building space to save time and money. In fact, it offers potential space savings of up to 20% in the duct and 40% in the ceiling void, maximising the saleable or rental space available. “We’re working with consultants and architects to showcase the potential savings and thereal benefit for contractors” BMJ
WREKIN PRODUCTS ELIMINATES MANHOLE COVER REINSTALLATIONS
Wrekin Products has created ClickLift™ – a new product that saves new build developers and ground workers time and money.
It’s common practice for manhole covers to be installed in the early stages of a housing development, well before the final tarmac is laid. This either means that the manhole cover is installed proud of the binding layer and is therefore susceptible to construction traffic damage, or if installed level with the binding layer, must be entirely dug out and effectively installed again. Both scenarios mean additional costs and potential complications. ClickLift™ raises Wrekin Highway and TriStar frames to suit the final surface layer without the need for digging out and re-installing. The cover and the frame are installed at the binding layer level, thereby reducing the possibility of site damage and then, when the finish surface layer is being applied, the manhole cover can be raised with the ClickLift™ frame extender simply and quickly. The new patented product is kitemarked by BSi and is available with four fixed incremental depths – 30/40/50/60mm – for two clear openings – 600/675mm – and is designed for use with both Wrekin’s Highway manhole cover range and TriStar
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Marley Plumbing & Drainage has added the Regency system to its Marley Life4 Rainwater range. The contoured gutter system provides specifiers, installers and merchants with a number of functional and aesthetic benefits. Available in four colour options, including anthracite grey, the Regency profile is particularly suited to modern houses and conservatories. This suitability extends to the unique co- ordinating downpipe, as well as a 68mm circular downpipe, which is also compatible with the Regency profile.
manhole cover range.
Simon Gibson, technical director at Wrekin Products, said: “We understand the problems that housebuilders and groundworkers face daily and creatively solving these issues is what Wrekin does best. “Manhole cover reinstallation, with its associated disruption, damage and cost, is an issue we recognised as having a massive impact on the industry. When specifying covers for developments, we’ve also noticed that specifiers sometimes don’t consider the construction phase traffic and the impact of site vehicles on ironwork.” BMJ
The profile can withstand up-to four times the exposure of standard PVC-u rainwater gutter and downpipes systems. This was revealed after the profile underwent weathering tests for rainwater systems, as set out within the European standard. The tests mimic actual conditions but can also accelerate the effects in order to assess long term performance. Measurements taken after the extended test showed that the extent of colour fade was well below what’s permitted in the European Standard after 1600 hours. The profile features pivot clippings, which make the unit far easier to fit. What’s more, the profile features multi-position unifit outlets meaning it can be fixed anywhere, including angles. This increased functionality not only reduces the risk of overflow but helps makes the process of aligning the pipe far easier. BMJ
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net December 2019
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