Rushmore Mechanical Services and Durapipe

Specialist hot and cold water pipework system, Friatherm, and chilled water pipework, Durapipe SuperFLO, specified by Rushmoor Mechanical Services for two healthcare projects.

Durapipe's high quality pipework systems have been installed in two new healthcare buildings in the south of England.

Lakeside Health Centre and Beckenham Beacon, a new health care centre, both use Friatherm, which was recommended by Berkshire based contractors, Rushmoor Mechanical Services after trialling a range of plastic pipework alternatives.

Dave Smith, Managing Director, Rushmoor Mechanical Services, said: "The price of copper and steel is constantly increasing, and the time from tender to starting a project can sometimes be two years, which means you have to endure significant price rises if you specify it".

"Also, due to the higher cost, theft of metal from building sites is increasing too".

"Plastic pipework is therefore an excellent alternative".

We found that Friatherm was the easiest system to use - no specialist tools are required during installation, and the solvent welding procedure facilitates jointing without the need for hot works permits.

Furthermore, some alternative systems require the lifting of heavy tools, which isn't very compatible with health and safety regulations, whereas Friatherm is light and easy to move around site.

Lakeside Health Centre will act as one stop shops for patients, incorporating GPs, a dental surgery and specialist clinics, while Beckenham Beacon is a healthcare development being built in two phases to replace an old hospital.

In each of the projects Friatherm carries hot and cold water, and Durapipe SuperFLO is used to carry chilled water as part of the air conditioning systems.

Dave concludes: "Friatherm's versatility is another advantage because it can carry both hot and cold water, so you don't need to specify separate systems for different temperatures".

"From our experience, we think Friatherm is the best plastic pipework available, so we will recommend it for all future projects where a hot and cold water system is needed.".

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