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Many conventional floor drains
silently
leak over the years, creating costly repairs and major inconvenience to
home
owners. The design of most floor wastes available on the market is flawed,
allowing water to seep between the flange and the waterproofing
membrane,
causing water damage to the surrounding area. The Building Services
Authority
of Australia believes improper waterproofing around floor wastes is one
of the
most common building faults.
A Brisbane designer, Brad
Chadwick has
created leak prevention floor wastes that have 3
patents on their unique design
features and which have recently been named as finalists in the
Standards
Australia International Design Awards.
"I've been a builder and
waterproofing
specialist for over 20 years, and the last 14 years I have been
perfecting our
range of Rocktop adjustable floor wastes. I have worked with tradies
and know
what bugs both them and the end user about their drains".
"In my experience none of the
membranes systems used today bond permanently to the flange of the
floor waste,
which means leakage over time. The patented design of our membrane
clamps means
there is no leak between the membrane and the flange."
"If you have a floor or
plumbing that
is on a slight angle, you need to install adjustable floor wastes so
that there
is no lip to trip over or trap water. We have created a patented adjustable
floor waste that pivots up to 8⁰ which allows for uneven
surfaces. It also is
designed to cater for different tile bed thicknesses."
Many people look for pristine
shiny finish
to their floor wastes. Rocktop Marketing has invented a special clear
plastic
cover for their floor wastes that can remain in
place throughout construction
and tiling. This means there is little chance of foreign matter getting
down
the drain and causing blockages. It also means that once the tiler has
finished
they can remove the cover leaving a perfect grate for the customer. |
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