GRP Riserguard - GRP Riser Flooring
All-In-One Service Riser Void Solution
Our service riser flooring system is manufactured entirely using glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) structural components in combination with mesh grating. GRP service riser flooring helps to fill the void quickly & effectively, ensuring onsite safety for construction workers. Using innovative design, modern manufacturing techniques, and accredited installation, we provide a safe, lightweight solution that is both cost-effective and customisable.
Applications
Mechanical & Electrical service risers
Lift risers
Smoke risers
Builders work holes
Substation & switch rooms
Benefits
Cost certainty
Full & continuous tailored project support
Expert in-house design team
Advanced technical knowledge
Fully qualified & skilled installation teams
All-in-One
Service Riser Solution
Our advanced riser package offers an all-in-one solution from start to finish
GRP Service Riser Flooring Solution
RiserGuard offers several benefits over existing products such as ‘Flowforge’, so it is no wonder that more and more architects, contractors, and developers are specifying GRP for their riser void grating.
- GRP riser void flooring provides a flexible & practical solution that takes away the challenges of riser flooring installation and will reduce overall costs
- Eliminates the need for costly edge protection thus avoiding continuous inspection & surveillance
- Reduces the cost of installation of M&E equipment by providing easy lift out panels
- Reduces the need for return visits to the site by other trades
- Provision of a fully floored out riser void at the outset eliminates the risks of falls
- Reduces the risk posed during the M&E installation by providing a safe working platform
- Eliminates the need for hot works and permits on site
- Lightweight GRP components that are easily handled and installed
- Innovative use of sustainable GRP structural materials and bracketry that are prefabricated into individually packaged kits.
- Design incorporates the full M&E layouts using fully supported lightweight lift out panels.
- CAD drawings that can be incorporated into BIM models
- Specifically designed solutions to suit a variety of flooring arrangements.
- GRP Riser Flooring has an extremely high strength to weight ratio
- Impact-resistant – the elasticity of our GRP riser flooring means that it will suffer no damage from a heavy impact
- Ultra-slip resistant due to the integral grit finish
- Non-conductive thereby eliminating the need for earthing
- Non-sparking and fire-resistant, ideal for installations where there’s a risk of sparking from a tool dropping onto steel grating
- RiserGuard GRP flooring can be installed at any stage during the construction of a building. While “the earlier the better”, we can work to your schedule
- Flexible design combined with lightweight, easily fabricated material allows for straightforward on-site modification
- Reduced safety requirements for M&E contractors lowering their costs
- Individual Pre-packaged Kits that are pre-fabricated to suit each riser can be easily transported around the site
- Lightweight components can be manually handled into position, eliminating the need for heavy lifting equipment
- Reduces health & safety risks associated with lifting out complete areas and having to reinstall remedial support beams
What is a Riser?
A riser is an open shaft which ‘rises up’ from the ground within a building to allow for passage of mechanical & electrical services.
Riser voids pose one of the biggest threats to safety on any large-scale construction site.
Almost 50% of construction related incidents are due to falls from height.
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Additional Solutions
Certificates of conformity
Standard 1-year warranty on all parts & components
Warranty extended to 2 years on material or workmanship if installation is completed by us
To further support your project, we can also offer the following additional services:
- Detailed design calculations using a trusted & reputable structural engineer
- Anchor pull out testing, carried out by a fully qualified construction fixings association (CFA) approved tester
- FEA analysis which can be backed up with live load & impact testing
Technical Information
For more in-depth information, please download our GRP RiserGuard Brochure
Components
- Open mesh & solid top options available
- E23 grade GRP pultruded profiles
- Class 1 fire rated grating
- Steel bracketry designed to ensure on site flexibility
- High quality fixings used to secure components in place
Loads
- Standard UDL of 3kN/m2
- Max UDL of 10kN/m2
Standards
Designed to:
- BS 14122 Part 1 and 2 Safety of machinery —Permanent means of access to machinery
- BS 4592 – Part 4 and 5 Industrial type flooring and stair treads
- BS 13706 – Part 1,2 and 3 Reinforced plastics composites — Specifications for pultruded profiles- E23
- BS7976 – Part 2 Pendulum tester and UK Slip Resistance Guidelines – Issue 4:2011 – Low slip potential
- BS476 Part 7 Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products. Class 1
- BS EN 13501 Part 1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. B1-S1-D0
Colour Availability
- Light grey
- Charcoal
Quality & Environmental Management:
- All Relinea products conform to ISO 9001:2015
- Environmental management system to BS 8555
Full Solution: From Start To Finish
The Relinea Service 6 Step Approach
1. Free initial consultation
Expert advice & product knowledge backed up with years of experience working with glass reinforced plastic (GRP) products across multiple industries. Benefit from a free project review & quotation today!
2. On-site surveys
Accurate & detailed site surveys carried out by our dedicated team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Have peace of mind that your site has been correctly surveyed helping to ease product installation.
3. Design
With one of the largest and most experienced design team’s in our sector, specifically tasked to provide cost-effective and technically innovative fibreglass solutions using the latest CAD technology and BIM modelling. Our solutions aim is to save cost and ensure ease of installation.
4. Fabrication & Delivery
In-house fabrication using our specialist fabrication team. With a focus on offsite modular built units, to reduce site installation time. With significant stock holding this enables us to provide a fast & efficient turnaround.
5. Installation
Installation using our fully trained & qualified team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Installation is completed to the highest of standards with thorough post installation checks.
6. Aftersales Support
We will continue to support you once installation is completed. Our team of experts are on hand to answer any further questions or queries you may have surrounding our range of products & services.
1. Free initial consultation
Expert advice & product knowledge backed up with years of experience working with glass reinforced plastic (GRP) products across multiple industries. Benefit from a free project review & quotation today!
2. On-site surveys
Accurate & detailed site surveys carried out by our dedicated team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Have peace of mind that your site has been correctly surveyed helping to ease product installation.
3. Design
With one of the largest and most experienced design team’s in our sector, specifically tasked to provide cost-effective and technically innovative fibreglass solutions using the latest CAD technology and BIM modelling. Our solutions aim is to save cost and ensure ease of installation.
4. Fabrication & Delivery
In-house fabrication using our specialist fabrication team. With a focus on offsite modular built units, to reduce site installation time. With significant stock holding this enables us to provide a fast & efficient turnaround.
5. Installation
Installation using our fully trained & qualified team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Installation is completed to the highest of standards with thorough post installation checks.
6. Aftersales Support
We will continue to support you once installation is completed. Our team of experts are on hand to answer any further questions or queries you may have surrounding our range of products & services.
1. Free initial consultation
1. Free initial consultation & project review
Expert advice & product knowledge backed up with years of experience working with glass reinforced plastic (GRP) products across multiple industries. Benefit from a free project review & quotation today!
2. On-site surveys
2. On-site surveys carried out by our specialist team
Accurate & detailed site surveys carried out by our dedicated team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Have peace of mind that your site has been correctly surveyed helping to ease product installation.
3. Design
3. Full design capabilities using our expert engineers
With one of the largest and most experienced design team’s in our sector, specifically tasked to provide cost-effective and technically innovative fibreglass solutions using the latest CAD technology and BIM modelling. Our solutions aim is to save cost and ensure ease of installation.
4. Fabrication & Delivery
4. Complete in-house fabrication & delivery to site
In-house fabrication using our specialist fabrication team. With a focus on offsite modular built units, to reduce site installation time. With significant stock holding this enables us to provide a fast & efficient turnaround.
5. Installation
5. Fully qualified & skilled installation
Installation using our fully trained & qualified team who operate throughout the UK & Ireland. Installation is completed to the highest of standards with thorough post installation checks.
6. Aftersales Support
6. Continued aftersales support
We will continue to support you once installation is completed. Our team of experts are on hand to answer any further questions or queries you may have surrounding our range of products & services.
To further support your project, we can also offer the following additional services:
- Detailed design calculations using a trusted structural engineer
- Anchor testing can be carried out by a fully qualified construction fixings association (CFA) approved tester
- FEA analysis which can be supported with live load & impact testing
Related Case Studies
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“The Grangegorman Campus is a new development that will bring together the activities for the Dublin institute of Technology (DIT) in one location.”
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McLaughlin & Harvey Construction
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Services: Our 6-step approach to include initial site survey through to completed installation
“McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited was awarded the contract for the new £250 million University of Ulster campus situated on York Street in Belfast”
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