Qualitative drainage systems of European countries excellently took root in our places. The reason for the recognition lies in the simplicity and availability of exploitation in the creation of a drainage, and a wide color spectrum of coverage provides the conditions to harmoniously fit the drain into the design of the house.
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Plastic drains
The European standard of living dictates its own rules. Slowly, but confidently, apartments and private houses are taking on a new look, thanks to the latest trends in construction.
Plastic drains on the house are an innovative product of European companies, which has an impeccable reputation in the market and encouraging quality. To find out what it is, translate your eyes from bulky and rattling in the rain of tin cans to a plastic drain. You will be pleasantly impressed by the quiet neighborhood, the elegance of the classic gutter elements, the ease of installation and the magnificent design.
A new type of drainage is excellent for installation on single-storey houses, farm buildings and garages, cottages with a mansard floor.
Make sure the advantage of the drainage can be immediately, having learned the basic parameters of the drain elements, its architecture and how to fix the system.
Drain from plastic pros
Traditional constructive and unique profile of drainage elements made of plastic is able to transform and emphasize the dignity of any facade of the house. Designers and manufacturers have persistently achieved the requirements of aesthetics and efficiency of water diversion in the manufacture of the drainage. But design finds are not the main achievement in drainage systems.
The independent architecture of the drains from plastic today is a system of surface external drainage of a point type, which is of great interest to developers. Independent gutter system, including gutters of semicircular cross-section, resistant to damage and corrosion, is provided with a set of elements: rotations, connectors and bends.
Elements of the drainage system are connected together during installation by an ordinary clamping method, excluding special equipment and devices. The only drawback of drainage from plastic is repairability, which compensates for a good life of the system.
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Recall that the basis for the production of plastic gutters is a high-quality plastic, which distinguishes strength and elasticity. The elasticity of the plastic system is a distinctive quality, favorably affecting the drainage operation in the winter, when all the frozen objects literally crack at the seams. The material of the gutter in the winter period remains elastic, flexibly expanding under the influence of the force of ice formation. In addition, the plastic is resistant to UV rays: the gutter material does not burn out and does not change the original shade.
But that's not all. Plastic is an intellectual product with a "molecular memory", capable of returning the configuration of any element of the drainage system to its original shape.
Technology of assembling of drains from plastic
The technology of assembling and installing a plastic gutter is no different from the usual installation of a metal system and includes the selection of materials based on a preliminary calculation of the capacity of the catchment area. Let's say more that the high hydraulic capacity of the gutter made of plastic is able to provide an ideal functioning during downpours.
Depending on the capacity, the following versions of PVC drainage systems are distinguished, providing information on the ratio of the ų pipe and the chute: for example, 100/75, 125/90 and 150/110.
installation and installation
Unlike existing and habitual for perception of drainage systems, plastic gutters are a glueless system thanks to a new technology of clamping system. To connect the elements of storm water a rubber gasket is used which does not soften in the sun and does not deform in the frost.
Naturally, during installation and operation, there are no discrepancies between the funnels of the elements at the connection points and the possibility of leaks. An exception is a single element, namely external plugs, which are glued to gutters.
The process of installation and installation of the gutter is facilitated to a minimum, so the halo of the system, where a plastic drainage system is used, is expanded annually.
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When choosing a plastic gutter, it is recommended to pay attention to the thickness of the walls of the gutter and pipes, as well as the characteristic gloss of the special coating. The thickness of high-quality plastic used for the production of drainage elements should reach 1.5-1.7 mm, have a uniform structure that confirms one formulation of the composition. If thickenings or stains on the visible part of the plastic elements are detected, this means using a different component composition during production.
the ability to make a manual installation
But you can experience a special delight by discovering that it is not difficult to make a manual installation of the system: the rubber sealants of the end elements do not require the participation of sealants. In addition, the light weight of plastic parts, which do not lend themselves to scratches during installation, speeds up the installation process.
Installing a plastic gutter
The installation of a plastic gutter begins with the installation of holders, located along the edge line of the gutter, in compliance with the slope to the storm chamber. Between the extreme holders mark the installation line of fasteners and gutters. Holders of the gutter are placed and mounted to the bottom of the crate or frontal board with conventional self-tapping screws. Fix the holder third with a self-tapping screw after installation.
The cutting of the gutters is carried out in a traditional way, using a hacksaw. The ends are cleaned with sandpaper.
Then prepare the landing hole of the tunneling storm receiver and install it. The left and right storm receivers are mounted in a similar way, providing for the possibility of free snapping of the holder. Subsequent installation of the gutter connections is made between the holders, leaving technological gaps up to 5 cm along the edges.
Subsequent installation of the drainpipe is carried out using holders, the length of which is selected relative to the height of the building. Recall that at a height of up to 10 m holders are placed at a distance of 2 m, and for the drainage of water use a knee.
More detailed information on the installation of a gutter made of PVC is presented here.
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