Time to Upgrade Underground Drainage Systems

This year, parts of the UK experienced one of the hottest and driest Summer’s on record.  However, this intense heat was punctuated by frequent bouts of erratic and heavy rainfall.  Sadly, these unpredictable weather systems are becoming, well, more predictable, and the construction professionals must adjust to this.

Heavy rainfall is damaging, and flash floods are increasingly common.  There are many solutions to this problem, big and small, but all play a vital role in building better buildings and infrastructure with more robust flood prevention.

An underground drainage system is one of the smaller solutions, but it is no less important, especially with the current and proposed volume of new build housing projects, all of which will impact effective flood prevention.

A well-performing underground drainage system is essential for the disposal of wastewater, including surface, grey, and foul water.  Poor performance can impact the structural integrity of a building, trigger a build-up of contaminated water which may cause a potential hazard, and it could contribute to surface run-off and even floodwater.

Perhaps its most important function is to move wastewater away from the property to a sewage treatment facility or soak away system.  For this, builders require fit-for-purpose and robust products.  Plastic building products manufacturer, Kalsi Group understands this and offers two soil systems as part of its trusted Aquaflow Underground Drainage System: Kalsi Push-Fit Soil System and Kalsi Solvent Soil System.

The Kalsi Push-Fit Soil System is quick and easy to install.  Using seal and snap technology, installers can choose from rubber or silicone seals for a watertight connection with no tools needed!  Available in 110mm or 160mm.

The Kalsi Solvent Soil System is a lightweight yet durable product which when fitted forms a strong and permanent bond.  The Aquaflow cement welds the pipes together creating durable, leak-proof joints.  Available in black, grey and white in 110mm only.

Kalsi manufactures underground drainage products that provide flexibility and peace of mind as they are compatible with competitor products, meaning they can be slotted into an existing system to improve performance or installed as a complete system.

The Kalsi Aquaflow soil and waste system is manufactured to British Standards: BS EN 274-1:2002, BS 4514:1983, BS EN 1451:2000 and BS 5255:1989.

The Aquaflow Underground Drainage System is suitable for all applications and types of building, including domestic, commercial and industrial.  It is available nationwide via a network of approved stockists.

To find out more visit www.kalsiplastics.co.uk or contact a member of the team on 0121 693 0373 or sales@kalsiplastics.co.uk.