Hemp (plumbing jointing)
Traditional natural fibre used with linseed paste to seal threaded plumbing joints.
Traditional natural fibre used with linseed paste to seal threaded plumbing joints.
Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride pipe, the modern standard for UK domestic drainage.
Traditional copper pipe used for hot and cold water supply and historic above ground wastes.
Polyurethane or polysulphide sealant used for cold-applied joint sealing in drainage construction.
PVC-U drainage pipe with integral push-fit socket joints sealed by rubber rings.
Corrosion-resistant steel pipe used in commercial drainage and specialist applications.
Graded clean stone aggregate used as bedding and surround for drainage pipes.
PVC-U pipe joined with solvent cement to form a permanent chemical weld at the socket.
Zinc-coated steel pipe used in pre-1960s plumbing, prone to internal corrosion over time.
Coarse angular sand used for pipe bedding, manhole haunching and surface water drainage.