Geberit
has launched Silent-PP to the UK market, a proven range of push fit drainage
pipes and fittings for commercial installations with enhanced performance,
installation and acoustic benefits when compared to PVC products.
Made
from an enhanced polypropylene composite, the Silent-PP range offers a host of
benefits, including cost-saving potential when compared to PVC systems, for
developments such as hotels, schools, healthcare and multi-occupancy
residential where noise reduction is increasingly important.
Silent-PP
is available in a range of different lengths and also lengths with double ended
sockets, offering two pipes in one to help reduce offcut wastage. Sold and
installed in European markets since 2009, it is a proven system which is used
commonly for above ground drainage on the continent and won a prestigious IF
design award in Germany when originally launched there.
Combining
strong acoustic performance with fuss-free installation, the Silent-PP range
overcomes many of the common challenges of PVC. For example, the enhanced
polypropylene is a more robust material, which means it does not become brittle
at low temperatures like PVC and reduces the need to fit twice in the event of
damage by other trades.
There
is no need for solvent welding, which is hazardous to health and unpleasant,
and it can also be stored outside for up to two years, with no concerns over
degradation if exposed to UV rays.
Jonathan
Briafield, Senior Product Manager at Geberit, said: “There remains a level of
inertia amongst specifiers when it comes to drainage, but with the continued
development of new solutions there can often be a better solution.
“PVC
accounts for around 75 per cent of soil and waste pipes and fittings sold in
the UK, but it does not come without its faults. The new Silent-PP range from
Geberit takes away those faults - offering better performance, easier
installation and enhanced acoustics – without compromising on price.
“These
benefits provide an opportunity to reduce or even remove the need for lagging
in some circumstances whilst meeting acoustic requirements, which can deliver
significant time and cost savings. Silent-PP is already comparable on cost with
PVC systems, so any additional cost savings could even deliver overall project
savings.
“This
is an incredibly fantastic development in drainage and we’re excited to take
specifiers with us to unlock the potential. Silent-PP gives them opportunity to
differentiate using a proven, cost-effective material, which can cut costs and
is also kinder for the environment than PVC. It’s a win-win situation for them
and for their clients.”
