Stormflo
Stormflo from Hunter Plastics, the largest PVC-U gutter system on the market, is the prefect rainwater system for healthcare, education and public sector projects with its unique design specification. Developed to accommodate huge volumes of rainwater drainage from very large roof areas, Stormflo with its deep profile and 200mm width has been used in the refurbishment of some of the busiest public areas at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Serving North Derbyshire, Chesterfield Royal Hospital provides a full range of services including 24-hour accident and emergency care. The hospital has around 550 beds and more than 3,000 staff to keep services running. The hospital's central concourse courtyard has recently been refurbished by contractor Polar Windows using Hunter's Stormflo to provide effective drainage from the large roof area.
Robert Hawkins from Polar comments "Stormflo was chosen for its high capacity to drain a very large roof area. It was very easy to put up and simple to fix and it provided the hospital with an extremely efficient rainwater solution at a cost-effective price." This cost benefit will continue since, being produced from PVC-U, Stormflo is corrosion resistant, durable and virtually maintenance-free throughout its long life.
Before Hunter designed the Stormflo system, high capacity guttering was only available in `traditional' materials like fibre cement and metal. Now Stormflo offers all the advantages of PVC-U, and, because it is much lighter in weight, longer lengths are available which means fewer joints, so the system is easier and quicker to install, saving valuable time and money on site. With health and safety considerations a top priority, Hunter Plastics Surefit guttering not only is it faster to fit, keeping time working at height to a minimum, its easy-fit features make it less hazardous to install. Stormflo incorporates Hunter's Surefit pivot clips, power tool friendly fixing wings and bottom fixing points to speed up assembly and provide secure anchorage points. Computer-designed pre-lubricated seals provide snap together assembly without the need for labour intensive jointing with messy mastics or bolts.
The Stormflo range of products comprises 4 metre gutter, support bracket, joint bracket, gutter stopend and running outlet. A choice of 160mm or 100mm downpipes and fittings are available to suit specific requirements. Products are available in grey and black as standard.
Stormflo is just one part of Hunter's extensive range of rainwater systems to suit any size, style or type of building. The company also manufactures a broad range of soil, waste and underground drainage products to the highest quality standards and supplied through a nationwide network of builders merchants stockists.