Swish Rainwater systems are ideal for those who wish to specify quality products that have a reduced carbon footprint.Swish Rainwater systems are unique in the
UK in that they contain a high proportion of post consumer recycled
PVC.
Approximately 84% by weight of Swish
gutters and pipes is composed of recycled material that is derived
from old PVC windows and gutter systems that have been removed from
buildings when refurbished or demolished.
 Gutters and Pipes
Swish gutters and pipes are two-tone in
appearance. The core recycled material is grey and has been left
this colour in order to avoid unnecessary use of additional
colouring agent.
The outer skin is virgin material that is
co-extruded on to the surface of the core to enhance the finished
appearance and to aid colour matching.
The production of PVC components from recycled
material requires a fraction of the energy needed to make virgin
PVC. Therefore the production of Swish gutter and pipe
profiles accounts for approximately 70% less
CO2 than
would be produced if new material were used throughout. This
innovative design results in a far more
sustainable product without any compromise in
strength, weather resistance or functionality.
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Certification
 BS EN
607:2004 (Eaves Gutters & Fittings), BS EN
12200-1:2000 (Plastic Piping Systems) BS EN
1462:2004 (Brackets for Eaves Gutters) Kitemark
KM508760. Manufacturing
takes place under ISO 9001 Quality ManagementAccessories
Swish
Rainwater accessories are injection moulded using virgin PVC. The
components incorporate a simple clip together system for fitting
gutter and pipe profiles. The gutter clips include pre-installed
seals that are lubricated during manufacture to ease the clipping
process.
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