PipeSnug is an innovative product which enables architects and specifiers to improve the fabric of a building as well as its aesthetics. PipeSnug makes installing waste pipes easier and replaces the need to point mortar around pipes where they exit the wall.
Manufactured in the UK, PipeSnug is patent pending and designed to seal the hole where a pipe exits a wall. The product’s snug fit means that PipeSnug helps to maintain the energy efficiency of the property, by tightly filling in any gaps where heat would otherwise escape. The National House Building Council (NHBC) points out that the two most common areas where air leakage is a problem are around service penetrations (i.e. pipework) and behind fitted units. PipeSnug helps installers to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations and keeps the risk of heat escaping from a building to a minimum.
Traditionally, the job PipeSnug replaces is done by pointing or sealing the hole with mortar, silicone or expanding foam which can become very messy to prepare and use, and can spoil the look of a building’s exterior. The holes around the pipes are often left unfilled because it’s a pain for tradespeople to do. In addition, over time mortar can crack and fall out and silicone can come away from the wall, so you end up with heat loss from the building, as well as then allowing ingress of pests.
Quicker, cheaper, and cleaner than all these methods, PipeSnug can be used in all weathers on any plumbing or construction project, including new builds, extensions, loft conversions and kitchen or bathroom installations – giving the job a quicker, smarter finish.
For more details on PipeSnug visit: http://pipesnug.co.uk/
