An efficient and effective roof drainage system is essential, especially for large roof surfaces, whether in industrial facilities or logistics centers. The aim of the system is to quickly direct rainwater to the appropriate drains, thus preventing the formation of water pools that lead to roof damage. What is special about the Geberit Pluvia system?
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From the article you will learn, among other things:
- What is the Geberit Pluvia system?
- How does the Pluvia system work?
- What components are dedicated to the Geberit Pluvia system?
What is the Geberit Pluvia system?
Geberit Pluvia is an advanced vacuum system that drains rainwater from flat and slightly pitched roofs .
The use of small diameter pipes allows for increased efficiency in collecting rainwater and draining it from the roof. Importantly, the design of the installation does not require the use of slopes on horizontal pipes, which allows for a significant reduction in the space occupied by individual elements of the drainage infrastructure.
The system operates using the negative pressure principle, which means that water is sucked in through roof inlets with a special design that limits the air supply, and then flows through small-diameter horizontal pipes (collectors) and, falling down a vertical pipe, pulls the water along with it like a piston in a syringe.
Very high water velocities cause the system to self-clean, and the use of special protective kits at roof inlets prevents contaminants from entering the storm sewer system.
Rainwater collected with the Geberit Pluvia system can be used for various purposes, such as watering gardens, washing cars or flushing toilets. This indirectly contributes to environmental protection, saving drinking water and reducing the load on sewage systems.
It should be noted that as technology develops, information on specific solutions and their availability may change. Therefore, it is always worth consulting the manufacturer or supplier of the Geberit Pluvia system for current information.
Products from the Geberit Pluvia series
In order to ensure durability, tightness of the system and excellent parameters 
(noise reduction solutions), it is worth establishing business cooperation with Geberit , which has over 50 years of experience in the design and operation of, among others, drainage installations.
It is also significant that all elements of the Geberit Pluvia system, i.e. the inlets, the pipe system and the mounting system, are subjected to numerous tests to confirm the durability of the installation even under extreme load conditions.
Noteworthy is the wide selection of inlets, which allows the Geberit Pluvia system to be designed and installed in almost any configuration of roof structure and in any gutter.
Geberit Pluvia outlets are used on roofs:
- Light and massive;
- Inverted (the thermal insulation layer is located above the waterproofing);
- Thermally insulated/uninsulated;
- Green;
- Shedoovs.
Inlets dedicated to the Geberit Pluvia system can also be used in emergency installations. Changing the purpose of the inlet to emergency is done by installing a retaining element in the standard Pluvia inlet . As a result, the installation made in this way also works under vacuum.
The key feature for an effective drainage system is its tightness. Hence the wide selection of inlets dedicated to different types of roof coverings.
Application of Geberit inlets taking into account differences in roof coverings:
- Foil outlets;
- Outlets for bituminous roofing;
- Gutter inlets designed for installation in gutters made of various materials (stainless steel, galvanized sheet metal, concrete, etc.).
Thermal insulation is protected against the migration of moisture from the interior of the building by a vapour barrier, and the Geberit Pluvia system ensures a tight transition and maintains the continuity of the vapour barrier.
Geberit is the only manufacturer that provides access to spare parts for 25 years after the end of production of a given series of inlets. Additionally, all system components are covered by a 10-year warranty.
Geberit Pluvia system installation at PepsiCo factory
The Geberit Pluvia installation in the PepsiCo factory in Środa Śląska is an ideal example of using the system in an industrial facility. The investment required the involvement of several contractors (Stangl from Świdnica under the supervision of the general contractor Budimex). All elements of the Geberit Pluvia roof drainage system were supplied by Geberit with the participation of the Wrocław branch of Onninen .
The involvement of several executive and supply entities required coordination of activities in the following areas:
- Design assessments and requirements analysis for the Geberit Pluvia system. Factors such as the PepsiCo factory roof size, roof covering type, rainfall, and other site-specific conditions had to be considered;
- Based on the analysis of technical requirements , the Geberit Pluvia system design was created. In cooperation with sanitary engineers, taking into account the shape of the roof, the appropriate number of downpipes, drainage points (roof inlets) and other factors were selected;
- The installation of the Geberit Pluvia system required the use of 300 Geberit Pluvia roof inlets. The basic and emergency installation was made of 6,800 m of Geberit pipes and 3,720 pieces of fittings of various diameters. The facility also used the Geberit Mepla water supply system ;
- After completion of the assembly work, the system was subjected to tests to check the correctness of the drainage installation in terms of connection configuration, tightness and efficiency;
The success of the project was largely ensured by the advice of Geberit specialists at every stage of the construction process .
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