Polypipe's "Code Breaking" Sustainable Residential Solutions
Polypipe manufacture a range of commercial and infrastructure solutions that meet and exceed the building regulations surrounding sustainability.
- Polyplumb Underfloor Heating Systems enable the use of low and zero carbon technologies such as ground source and air source heat pumps to help achieve code levels 4, 5 and 6 and earn extra credits available in Ene7.
- Overlay Central Heating System allows on-site micro energy renewable technologies (Low or Zero Carbon) such as air and ground source heat pumps to be used in existing buildings.
- Polypipe Geothermal Piping for use in conjunction with ground source heat pumps.
- Domus Modular Ducting Systems for use in conjunction with exhaust air systems.
- Domus Ventilation Systems provide maximised air flow in buildings to meet the requirements of Building Regulations including safety and fire standards.
- TDI Cavity Closers effectively address thermal bridging in the building fabric improving insulation performance by 25% over current Part L1A Building Regulation requirements in line with Code Level 3*** for Energy.
- Polypipe Insulated Loft Hatches reduce heat loss in ceilings.
- TDI Floor Muffle strip reduces the impact of sound transfer in floors meeting the 41dB requirement in Building Regulations. View Larger Image
- Rainstream Rainwater Harvesting System can reduce average per capita water consumption in households by at least 50% aiding achievement of Code Levels 4, 5 and 6 for both internal and external potable water use reference Wat 1 and Wat 2.
- Polystorm and Polystorm LITE modular cells for attenuation and infiltration applications to meet mandatory Code entry requirements and comply with Surface Water Run-Off category Sur 1.
- Polyguard Potable Water Barrier Pipe System prevents permeation of contaminants in 'Brownfield' development sites.
- Polypipe's Gravity Drainage Systems provide a sustainable and safe means of drainage in all residential applications, reducing leakage and ensuring end of life recyclability.
- Polypipe's Hot & Cold Water Systems utilise Polybutylene pipes that are lightweight in transport and energy efficient in their manufacture and performance.