DRAINAGE & PLUMBING
BRETT MARTIN CASCADES RAINWATER BENEFITS DOWN TO MERCHANTS
BMJ talks to Brett Martin about the benefits of its quick and easy to install Cascade system which fits the bill for both the customer and the merchant.
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hether new- build, self-build or refurbishment project, the
important role of rainwater systems cannot be understated in terms of aesthetics and the long term integrity of a house. It’s why plastic has become the go-to solution for specifiers who want affordability without compromising on performance and architectural integrity.
That’s according to Paul
Wadsworth, specification manager at Brett Martin.
“For builders looking for easy-to-install and economical alternatives, then modern plastic materials can meet customer demands for heritage aesthetics without the cast-iron price tag,” he says. “It’s why the Cascade rainwater and soil system from Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage ensures merchants can stay ahead of the competition.” Designed with full consideration to original features, dimensions and detailing, the high quality Cascade pipework, fittings and hoppers create a cast iron look for less. To ensure each rainwater system can be designed to meet every client’s demands, Brett Martin offers an expansive range of fittings. Through a comprehensive range of gutters and downpipes which feature authentic architectural detailing and a choice of Ogee, Bath, Gothic or motiffed hopper designs, water
butt and planters as well as a complementary soil system, Cascade can provide heritage style and meet the aesthetic requirements of new build where traditional style is required, as well as sympathetic refurbishments and restoration projects. There are three styles of domestic gutter - 106mm Profiled Ogee, 112mm Half Round and, for larger or steeper roofs, a 115mm Deep Profile - which utilise 68mm round or 65mm square downpipes. For commercial projects there is a high capacity 170mm roundstyle gutter with 105mm round and 4” x 3” rectangular downpipe choice.
Wadsworth says that Cascade system features a mix of eight heritage colours including Classic Black, Anthracite Grey, Oxford Blue, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone Porcelain White and
the new Chartwell Green - all of which cater to classic and contemporary schemes as well as reflecting the trend for priming and painting traditional systems. “Offering the appearance of traditional cast iron with all the benefits of plastic materials, Cascade is a fraction of the price of cast iron or other materials such as aluminium. This high performance product is also maintenance free and UV stabilised, so it is not vulnerable to rusting or corrosion and has a ten year guarantee,” he says. “In addition, our procurement of a solar installation plant to power its manufacturing HQ in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland means an incredible 25% of the site’s energy use is now provided by renewable sources. Therefore providing environmentally
sensitive manufacturing practice.” BMJ
WAVIN PLUMBING HELPS OUT AT CARE HOME
Tigris K1 from Wavin was chosen for use at a new development in Bristol by Cedar Care Homes, a national provider of elderly care and accommodation. The new 83 bed care home needed a reliable, cost effective pipe system. A common issue with projects of this size is theft of materials, specifically pipework made of copper. Tigris K1 is made of plastic. So is less attractive to thieves, but also has an aluminium layer to reduce thermal expansion, making it comparable to its traditional counterparts. On-site storage was also an issue, so the
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chosen product needed to be compact. The cross-linked PEXc inner layer of Tigris K1 offers the pipe flexibility allowing more products to be stored at one time.
The multilayer composite pipe system is joined together via a mechanical clamp without the need for welding. Therefore, Tigris K1 provides a secure connection that requires minimal force, consequently reducing installation time. The innovative product is further able to speed up the delivery process thanks to its leakage indicator. BMJ
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net December 2019
PUMP UP THE PRESSURE
Poor shower and tap performance is a feature of many houses where the water pressure just isn’t enough to cope with the demands of the household.
Boosting the flow in from the mains can make a huge difference. However, the Water Supply and Fittings Regulations (1999) means you’re not really supposed to boost the mains water supply without consent. Salamander Pumps has launched a new product range, designed to provide a simple, easy to specify solution to mains water boosting needs.
The new MainsBooster Range includes the inline pumps CombiBoost, boosting mains water flow up to 10 litres per minute, and HomeBoost, an intelligent mains pump which recognises when water pressure and flow are low and automatically boosts the incoming mains water up to 12 litres per minute. This allows for improved shower performance, quicker bath-fil and stronger flowing taps. The range also includes AccuBoost, a collection of accumulator tanks which store mains cold water at pressure, before releasing the water into the system when an outlet is opened. The AccuBoost range comprises five different sizes; 060l, 120l, 180l, 300l, 450l, with all sizes available as pumped or unpumped, with the exception of
the 060l which is pumped only. BMJ
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