Service Riser Voids Made Safe with Relinea GRP Grating
Understanding Service Riser Voids
Service risers are critical components in modern construction, serving as dedicated channels for mechanical and electrical services to penetrate concrete roofs. They are integral to the functionality of rooftop plant decks, providing a pathway for ducts, pipes, or cable trays. These risers ensure that essential services such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems can be efficiently distributed throughout the building. Relinea’s service riser flooring system is manufactured entirely using glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) structural components in combination with GRP grating. GRP service riser flooring helps to fill the void quickly & effectively, ensuring onsite safety for construction workers.
The Role of Vertical Risers
Vertical risers refer to any structure that extends vertically through a building, including staircases and elevators. However, in the context of building services, the term predominantly applies to the vertical ductwork, pipes, conduits, and cables. These elements are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of high-rise buildings, facilitating the vertical transportation of utilities.
Safety Concerns in Construction with Service Riser Voids
The construction industry faces significant safety challenges, with falls being the leading cause of accidental deaths. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive, falls account for 50% of all construction-related fatalities. Riser voids, the openings left to accommodate mechanical and electrical services on multiple floors, pose substantial safety risks. Contractors must navigate these voids carefully to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all workers on site.
The Importance of Safe Design for Service Riser Flooring
Architects, designers, and specifiers bear the responsibility of mitigating these risks by designing safe and robust protective solutions for riser voids. The goal is to eliminate hazardous holes and voids that could jeopardise worker safety. This involves the implementation of both permanent and temporary protection measures during the construction phase.
At Relinea, we have one of the largest and most experienced design team’s in our sector, specifically tasked to provide cost-effective and technically innovative GRP solutions using the latest CAD technology and BIM modelling. Our solutions aim to save costs and ensure ease of installation.
Relinea’s GRP Grating: A Superior Solution for Service Riser Flooring
Relinea offers an innovative solution to these challenges with our GRP Service Riser Flooring. Our GRP grating is ideal for riser void protection due to its unique properties:
High Strength and Low Weight: Relinea’s GRP Grating is made from a composite material that combines high strength with low weight. This makes it easy to handle and install without the need for special lifting equipment, reducing labour costs and time.
Anti-Slip and Non-Conductive: The grating provides an anti-slip surface, enhancing worker safety. Additionally, its non-conductive nature eliminates electrical hazards, as it does not require earthing.
Durability and Low Maintenance: With a design life exceeding 50 years, Relinea’s GRP Grating offers a sustainable and low life cycle cost solution. Its robust composition ensures long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
Efficient Installation: Relinea’s GRP Grating is significantly lighter than traditional steel, which can reduce installation costs by up to 80%. It is easy to cut and install, allowing for precise adjustments on-site without the need for hot work permits.
Load-Bearing Capabilities
Relinea’s GRP Grating is designed to withstand substantial loads, making it suitable for various applications in construction. It offers a standard uniform distributed load (UDL) capacity of 3kN/m² and a maximum UDL of 10kN/m². This ensures that the grating can support the weight of tools and equipment without compromising safety.
Aesthetic and Functional Benefits
In addition to its functional advantages, Relinea’s GRP Grating helps conceal unsightly mechanical and electrical pipes and cables within vertical riser ducts. Proper positioning of these ducts minimises the length of pipe and cable runs, further reducing costs. The grating also prevents the risk of tools being dropped through small gaps, protecting both workers and equipment below.
Conclusion
Relinea’s GRP Grating stands out as a superior solution for riser void protection in construction projects. Its combination of strength, safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness makes it an invaluable component in modern building design. By choosing Relinea, architects, designers, and contractors can ensure a safer and more efficient construction process, ultimately enhancing the overall quality and sustainability of their projects.
Talk to the experts:
With over 18 year experience in working with GRP, our team has a deep understanding of our customers challenges, and the expertise and specialist knowledge to design bespoke GRP solutions.
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