Gatic Kerbdrain: The lightweight solution for heavy-duty drainage

Gatic drainage products from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) have a well-established reputation for the use of innovative materials and manufacturing techniques. Recent developments in the recycling industry have enabled the transformation of previously non-recyclable plastics into the most versatile products, and it is through the use of this technology that Gatic have introduced Kerbdrain.

Gatic Kerbdrain is a heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system (CKD) that provides an efficient and safe method of drainage on potentially any surface or structure with a kerb edge.

Commonly used in retail parks, drive-throughs, distribution yards, along highways and motorways, and within residential housing developments, Gatic Kerbdrain moves away from the concept of two-part systems by offering a single, solid, monolithic system measuring 500mm in length and weighing only 7 Kg. Not only do these single units negate the need for costly handling equipment, they also present exceptionally quick installation times whilst reducing the risk of personal injury.

Unlike traditional kerb and gully methods where flows compound on the surface, levels on site are delivered to the kerbside usually by way of a one direction across-fall/camber. Run-off is then driven to an outlet hidden within the Kerbdrain channel body, which is resistant to all forms of effluents found in highway situations such as road-salts, petrol and diesel. 

Kerbdrain is part of the Gatic civil drainage systems range, which, for more than 90 years, has been used to capture, control and return run-off safely into the natural water cycle, contributing directly to wider sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).

Environmental Credentials  

Gatic Kerbdrain is manufactured using 70% recycled polymers, with every 500mm unit deriving from 199 plastic bottles, caps and closures. The result is a product offering exceptional strength (compliant with BS EN 1433:2002 Group 3 kerb side installations) and improved impact resistance provided it is installed in accordance with Gatic’s installation details.

The carbon impact of each Kerbdrain product represents only 7.65 Kg CO₂ throughout its life cycle; from raw material through to end of life. This equates to just 1.06 Kg CO₂ per Kg of the product. Zero emissions are produced as a result of factory waste.

These processes contribute to Alumasc’s overall environmental success which led to the group being awarded the London Stock Exchange Green Mark. The award recognises that around 80% of the company’s revenues are derived from environmental solutions. 

AWMS: Leading the way in sustainable drainage

The AWMS ‘Concept to Completion’ process is underpinned by a solid company infrastructure which offers:

• national brand-specific sales teams and regional support network
• in-house technical team
• rainwater and drainage calculations and on-site surveys
• take off and estimations
• unrivalled dedicated UK technical and after-sales support

Under the AWMS umbrella, sit five brands well known for innovation, quality and longevity: Alumasc Rainwater Gutters & Downpipes; Skyline Architectural Aluminium;  Harmer Building Drainage; Wade Building Drainage and Gatic Civil Drainage & Access Covers.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group.

For more information call AWMS on 01787 475151 or visit https://www.alumascwms.co.uk