Rainwater Systems

FloPlast rainwater systems offer a wide choice of profile design, both traditional and modern, in a range of colours to suit all tastes and applications.

The FloPlast reputation for technical excellence, competitively priced and quality finished products have established the company as a leading supplier of PVC-U Plastic Building products.

FloPlast recommend the use of lubricant on all gutter seals for ease of fitting and improved performance.

  • Suitable for all types of buildings including domestic, commercial and industrial.
  • Practical rainwater handling systems which do not conduct lightning as metal systems do.
  • Components have a consistent colouring and are essentially maintenance free.
  • Tough and durable, yet lightweight for ease of installation.
  • Products will withstand normal ladder weight.
  • High gloss finish with blemish free surface providing excellent all round weathering and colour fastness.
  • Comprehensive range of systems, colours and fittings to provide solutions to all installation requirements.
  • All large fittings are packaged individually to protect their surface from scratch marks.
  • Cost effective solution to rainwater collection and drainage.
  • Well defined stylish contours ensure a seamless match with the architecture of all properties, new or old.

Please see related documents for installation guidelines.

BSI Kitemark number: KM 501316 – BS EN 607, BS EN 12200 and BS EN 1462 Plastic rainwater, piping and guttering systems for above ground use – Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U) (with the exception of Miniflo and “Cast iron” Style)

BS EN 607 – Eaves gutter fittings of PVC-U

BS EN 1462 – Brackets for eaves gutters

BS EN 12200 – Plastic rainwater piping systems for above ground external use – Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U)

BS EN 1329 –Unplasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC-U). Specifications for pipes, fittings and the system.
Kitemark: KM 563460

BS 4514 – Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes. Specification

BS EN 1453 – Plastics piping systems for soil and waste discharge (low and high temperature) within the building structure.
Kitemark: KM 572701-Structured Wall Pipe

BS EN 681 – Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications. Part 1 vulcanised rubber.

Standards/Quality Control

FloPlast operates quality and environment management systems which have been assessed by BSI and comply with the requirements of both BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. FM 501414 and BS EN ISO 14001:2015 Certificate No. EMS 538445

All products are subject to continuous quality control procedures and products manufactured to British Standard Specifications are marked accordingly.

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GUTTER FLOW CAPACITY

Gutter flow capacity is dependent upon system type, outlet position and whether gutter is laid level or to a specified fall. The table above gives the required information based upon a Rainfall intensity of 75mm per hour and recommendations from BS EN 12056-3:2000.

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