ALUMASC WATER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Suppliers of: Aluminium Rainwater Goods Cast Iron Gutters Soil drainage pipes roof outlets Floor Drains Shower Drains
Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) has been promoting the efficient use, retention, recycling and disposal of water within the built environment for over 70 years. Now, it combines the knowledge and unique benefits of these four brands to provide one simple solution in water management.
SKYLINE:
Skyline’s high performance weatherproofing and integrated guttering systems provide industry-leading rainwater protection. Skyline includes fascia and soffits, copings, cills and surrounds manufactured from high quality, in-house, BBA certified powder-coated aluminium.
The range suits both contemporary and traditional architecture. It’s designed to meet industry standards and exceeds expectations in design, durability and performance. Easy to install, with 25 years life expectancy and 100% recyclable, it is the ideal solution for roofing and gutter interfaces.
Standard and fully bespoke designs are available in any RAL or BS colour to suit your project.
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ALUMASC RAINWATER:
Alumasc Rainwater is the UK market leader for Aluminium, Cast Iron and Steel gutters and downpipes. From cutting edge-contemporary to traditional heritage, Alumasc’s metal rainwater systems outperform others whatever the weather.
With a unique range of profiles, finishes and made-to-order options, we manufacture each metal system to the highest standard for strength, long life and durability.
Our Aluminium rainwater is BBA accredited and suitable for traditional and modern buildings. The range includes Cast, Pressed and Extruded systems and is lightweight, low maintenance and corrosion resistant.
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HARMER:
Harmer Building Drainage manages water inside and outside the building. Its systems allow designers, contractors and clients to realise the design, performance and installation benefits of fully integrated drainage solutions.
High performance materials – stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium – give optimum corrosion resistance and durability. From above and below ground drainage, soil, waste and rainwater management to food processing and pharmaceutical, each Harmer system moves water with absolute confidence across the built environment.
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GATIC:
Gatic Civil Drainage specialises in integrated surface water management. For over 80 years Gatic drainage systems have been used to capture, control and return run-off safely into the natural water cycle.
Gatic is proven in the most demanding industrial, commercial and residential projects. It includes exterior surface water channels, high capacity channels, linear and slot drainage, proslot, access covers and flow controllers. Various depths and widths are available to suit all applications.
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Wade is a leading manufacturer of drainage products including gratings, gullies, linear drainage and roof outlets for use in and around buildings. We offer a comprehensive range of drainage products with choices of material, size, style, finish and accessories to cater to any project. Our products are installed worldwide in shopping centres, hospitals, prisons, oil rigs, tower blocks, hotels, schools, factories and more. whether you have an industrial, commercial or domestic project we have the products to satisfy your needs.
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Rain to Drain
Whether you are managing rainwater, surface water or waste water, controlling water in the built environment has never been more important. New flood prevention legislation, tighter water quality standards and advancing sustainable building practices puts greater pressure on products and processes to manage water effectively and efficiently in commercial and residential settings.
Alumasc Water Management Solutions has the specialist knowledge and range of industry-leading products to help you manage water originating inside or outside the building, protecting structures and providing solutions to convey it safely to discharge into water course, sewer or ground.
Skyline, Alumasc Rainwater, Harmer and Gatic - a coherent, fully integrated water management solution for every stage.
Further technical information and guidance is available on the Alumasc Water Management Solutions website or via the BPi download Library
Gatic drainage solutions chosen for ambitious 'futureproof' logistics facility
Gatic drainage solutions chosen for ambitious 'futureproof' logistics facility
Ascent Logistics Park in Leighton Buzzard is a forward-thinking, sustainable construction project situated in one of the UK's newly recognised industry hotspots. When work started on Phases 2 and 3, Gatic CastSlot and Gatic Kerbdrain from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), were specified due to their unrivalled track record for performance and longevity.
This impressive distribution facility, spanning more than 25 acres, has been delivered by Winvic Construction, a multidisciplinary contractor with a solid reputation for specialist sustainable and net zero projects. The result is a landmark industrial scheme, boasting BREEAM 'Very Good' certification and an EPC 'A' rating. Its smart design includes LED office lighting, electric vehicle charging points, and solar power generation.
Such an expansive and demanding project needed a hugely robust drainage solution that could not only withstand the rigours of prolonged, heavy usage, but that also promised trusted, sustainable performance well into the future.
Having worked successfully with Gatic on a number of previous projects, Winvic specified a total of 1500 metres of CastSlot for the service yards and roadways. CastSlot is part of Gatic's Slotdrain range, featuring a unique hexagonal profile developed by Gatic to ensure the system can handle varying volumes of rainfall with equally high efficiency. Channels come in various sizes and have an accompanying range of accessories and fittings to achieve total design flexibility.
CastSlot is ideal in areas of constant, slow-turning traffic. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of delivery/distribution areas and supermarket car parks, where load ratings can exceed D400. It sits neatly within concrete, asphalt and block surface finishes. A 'treadsafe' option is also available, making the channels safe to cross when used in areas subject to high foot traffic.
For the access roads and car parks, a total of 420 metres of Gatic Kerbdrain was used. Gatic Kerbdrain is a heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system (CKD) that provides an efficient and safe method of drainage on potentially any surface or structure with a kerb edge.
Commonly used in distribution yards and along highways, Gatic Kerbdrain moves away from the concept of two-part systems by offering a single, solid, monolithic system measuring 500mm in length and weighing only 8.4 Kg. Not only do these single units negate the need for costly handling equipment, they also present exceptionally quick installation times whilst reducing the risk of personal injury. Each unit can be cut and mitred quickly and easily on site using only a handsaw. This increased efficiency reduces labour, plant and time on site even further, helping to deliver real cost savings and improved workforce safety on every project.
The manufacturing techniques used in the production of Kerbdrain, were also concurrent with the environmental ethos of the Park. Kerbdrain is manufactured using 88% recycled polymers, with every 500mm unit deriving from 182 plastic bottles, caps and closures. The result is exceptional strength (compliant with BS EN 1433:2002 Group 3 kerb side installations) and improved impact resistance, provided the product is installed in accordance with Gatic's installation details.
The carbon impact of each Kerbdrain product represents only 11.3 Kg CO2eq throughout its life cycle; from raw material through to end of life. This equates to just 1.35 Kg CO2eq per Kg of the product. Zero emissions are produced as a result of factory waste.
Regional Account Manager for AWMS, Michael Taylor, worked closely on the scheme alongside Winvic. He comments:
"There can be varying reasons why Gatic products are specified on particular projects. Typically, clients may know our reputation, require the benefits of a specific product feature, be looking for solutions that won't burden the environment unnecessarily, or want the assurance of reliable technical support. In the case of the Ascent Logistics Park, all of those elements aligned. Thanks to our historic working relationship with Winvic, combined with the performance and environmental benefits of CastSlot and Kerbdrain, we were able to deliver a package that Winvic knew would be supported at every stage by our technical team. It was a pleasure for Gatic to be involved in such an innovative project."
AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage
The AWMS 'Concept to Completion' process is underpinned by a solid company infrastructure which offers the following:
three UK manufacturing plants
national brand-specific sales team and regional support network
in-house technical team
design team to fulfil bespoke design requirements
rainwater and drainage calculations and on-site surveys
take off and estimations
in-house, BBA approved powder coating facilities
unrivalled dedicated UK technical and after-sales support
Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers sits under the AWMS umbrella, as one of five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity. The four accompanying brands are: Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes; Skyline Architectural Aluminium; Harmer Building Drainage; and Wade Building Drainage.
Our extensive product portfolio ensures sustainable rainwater and drainage solutions that set the standard for urban water management.
Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group. The Group proudly holds the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which is awarded to companies generating 50% or more of their total annual revenues from products and services that contribute to the global green economy.
GATIC supplies drainage solutions at Europe’s largest logistics park
GATIC drainage products from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), have been installed at the DP World London Gateway Logistics Park in Stanford-Le-Hope. The project is the latest in a number of GATIC installations to have taken place on various plots across the impressive site, adjacent to the UK’s newest, most advanced deep-sea container terminal, in South Essex.
London Gateway Logistics Park was designed by RPS Architects and Civil and Structural Engineers, and its development was delivered by Readie Construction. It provides modern, high-spec warehousing space on a campus the size of 400 football pitches – no less than 9.25 million sq ft of available space, with all facilities completed to a BREEAM Outstanding and EPC ‘A’ rating.
Having performed successfully across other applications on site, Gatic Slotdrain was again specified for the car parks and service yard at Plot 4040. Slotdrain’s unique hexagonal profile was developed by Gatic to ensure the system can handle varying volumes of rainfall with equally high efficiency – ideal for the challenging weather conditions at the park’s coastal location.
The London Gateway installation also benefits from Gatic’s newly developed Roto Modular Outlet Box. The Roto Box features a pivoting function that allows a carrier pipe to connect with the Slotdrain system at any given angle. The pivot allows the lower section of the unit to rotate 45 degrees in either direction, allowing a connection at 360 degrees from the outlet position. This simplifies installation and reduces quantities of pipework fittings. The result is a flexible, durable product that improves installer issues on site, and offers cost savings through minimised labour hours and the use of less product.
The installation was carried out by A Task. James McGowan was a member of the team on site, he comments:
“Having worked with the previous Gatic outlet box I can say we have noticed a substantial difference in the ease and versatility of the new model. It reduces installation time, and reduces excess materials like pipe bends, by being flexible to any angle. It was positively received by the site team who found it simple and easy to navigate.”
The Gatic Slotdrain range is manufactured from pre-galvanised sheet steel and will not break during transportation, storage, installation or operation, thus minimising costs for both the contractor and client. It can also be supplied in stainless steel.
The range offers these additional benefits:
3-metre lengths for quick installation times
High capacity, strength and durability suitable for F900 loading
Maximum intake for large areas
Cast iron top sections for impact resistance and durability
Reduced maintenance costs; V-shaped profile in channel promotes self-cleaning and silt disruption
Monolithic: no moving parts; no bolts at surface level
Bespoke solutions: in-house, state-of-the-art laser cutting
Various channel designs are available to suit block paving, asphalt or concrete. Channels come in various sizes and have an accompanying range of accessories and fittings to achieve total design flexibility and required capacity.
The London Gateway drainage package also includes Gatic Kerbdrain, which was installed along the access road. Gatic Kerbdrain is a single monolythic system, resistant to all effluents found in highway situations. It is manufactured using 88% recycled polymers, offering exception strength and impressive environmental credentials. Each unit represents only 11.3 Kg CO2eq throughout its life cycle; from raw material through to end of life. This equates to just 1.35 Kg CO2eq per Kg of the product. Zero emissions are produced as a result of factory waste.
Architects, specifiers and engineers can quantify surface water using the unique AWMS Drainage Calculator.
AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage
Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers sits under the AWMS umbrella, as one of five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity. The four accompanying brands are: Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes; Skyline Architectural Aluminium; Harmer Building Drainage; and Wade Building Drainage.
Our extensive product portfolio ensures sustainable rainwater and drainage solutions that set the standard for urban water management.
Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group. The Group proudly holds the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which is awarded to companies generating 50% or more of their total annual revenues from products and services that contribute to the global green economy.
For more information call the Gatic team on 01787 475151 or visit https://www.alumascwms.co.uk