The fluid nature of water also makes it the most insidious of elements. It will always find the cracks and weak spots in any structure and make its way through. In nature, brooks and rivers gradually erode the land around them, forming new watercourses or changing the direction of existing ones. And when we invite water inside our homes, we need to be aware that if there’s a weakness somewhere in our construction, it will eventually be found.
Water damage in houses often comes from the bathroom – especially from the showers – as moisture seeps into the constructions underneath. The Unidrain range of drains are specifically designed for maximum wet room integrity, providing exceptionally good protection against water damage.
‘The secret actually involves two main factors acting together,’ explains René Risom from Unidrain. ‘One of these factors is our use of the deep drawing technique. This is a metal-forming technique which ensures that every unit is made from a single piece of metal, which is punched and drawn to shape. The process ensures that there are no seams, no bends or other weak points where water can potentially escape. Incidentally, it also enables us to create a rounded design that’s far easier to clean than sharp corners.’
Deep drawing shapes each unit from a single piece of metal – no seams, no weak points, just a rounded design that’s stronger and easier to clean.
René goes on to describe the second factor: Unidrain’s patented flanges. When Unidrain’s founder, Claus Dyre, invented the world’s first inline drain, safety was obviously a key concern during development: the new drain type needed to be every bit as watertight as conventional square drains to be approved by the authorities. The use of the deep-draw process was an instrumental part in ensuring this – a patented flange design that keeps the water fully contained was another.
As René says: ‘For added safety, our design includes integrated flanges that extend 5 cm up against the wall and overlap with the membrane used to waterproof the room. The combination of this patented design and the use of the deep-draw process creates a fully waterproof drain, making it virtually impossible for water to escape out into the building. It simply has nowhere else to go than where you want it to go. Installers will find it easier to ensure that everything is fully safe, and your clients will have no problems with complaints or repairs. Many have called Unidrain the world’s safest drain – and we’re proud to stand by that.’
The stainless-steel flange that extend 5 cm up against the wall, in combination with the membrane, ensure water is stopped and directed into the sewer.
