Description
Effective drainage system design and maintenance require careful material selection, tailored solutions for specific environments, and ongoing care to ensure safety, hygiene, and performance.
- Material & Design Choices: Use stainless steel for hygiene-sensitive areas (e.g., healthcare, kitchens); cast iron for durability and fire resistance; consider usage, load, and aesthetic needs.
- Application-Specific Needs: Design varies across sectors, anti-ligature features in healthcare, grease management in kitchens, and high-flow firefighter drainage in high-rises.
- Installation Considerations: Ensure proper access for maintenance, height adjustments for gratings, and integration with damp proof membranes and floor finishes.
- Performance & Safety: Optimise drainage flow rates, prevent clogging with regular cleaning, use anti-slip and self-cleaning features in wet areas, and match load ratings to traffic levels.
- Maintenance Imperative: Drainage systems are not ‘fit and forget’, regular inspection, cleaning, and upkeep are crucial to long-term effectiveness and safety.
