Plastic pipework meets silk in Bradford development

A range of pipework and fittings from Durapipe has been installed in an apartment development as part of a project to restore Bradford’s Lister Mills. The first building on the 14 acre site, once the world’s largest silk mill, is to be transformed into the Silk Warehouse, a complex of 131 apartments, with community and commercial space on the ground floor. Durapipe ABS pipework and the Friaphon sound-attenuated drainage system were specified as part of a £6 million project. The ABS pipework was specified in sizes from 1 to 4 in for the boosted cold-water supply throughout the building. Contractor RAD Mechanical Services chose this thermoplastic pipework for speed and safety of installation, as well as its economic benefits. Mark Radcliffe of RAD explains, ‘Durapipe ABS is lighter than traditional materials, making it easier to handle on site and safer to use because it doesn’t require hot works.’ Friaphon was specified in sizes of 110 and 160 mm to meet the needs of rainwater and soil drainage throughout the development. M&E consultants at Arup specified Friaphon because it incorporates excellent sound insulation, a crucial requirement to minimise noise emitted by sanitary installations in a mixed, high-density development containing luxury homes and office space.

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• www.durapipe.co.uk