PipeSnug - Waste Pipe Collar and Seal, Grey 40mm (1 1/2") (Pack of 3)

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PipeSnug is the only pipe seal that provides an all-in-one solution that meets Part L’s requirement to seal around pipework inside and outside a building, without the need for sealant, mortar or expensive air sealing tape. Sealing around a boiler flue traditionally requires pointing with sand and cement. Removing any need for pointing, FlueSnug can be installed in less than five seconds and snuggly fits the 152mm core-drilled hole in the wall through which the boiler pipe and flue exits. FlueSnug can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish and prevents heat escaping and acts as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests. The use of pipe collars is being recommended for any type of installation to existing dwellings too, so extensions and loft conversions could also benefit from the use of PipeSnug and FlueSnug for compliance with Building Regulations for pipes in walls. The collars can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish, they prevent heat loss and act as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests. The products are designed so that any plumber or builder can use it to seal the hole where a pipe exits a wall” As well as new builds, the use of pipe collars are being recommended for extensions to existing dwellings too, so extensions and loft conversions could also benefit from the use of PipeSnug and FlueSnug. The collars can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish and prevents heat loss and acts as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests.”

The use of soil pipe collars is also being recommended for any improvements to existing dwellings too, so extensions and loft conversions where a soil pipe seal is fitted can also benefit from the use of PipeSnug pipe collars. Installing boiler flues just got easier: The PipeSnug team launches ‘FlueSnug’ – a boiler flue sealing collar This flexibility removes the need for any ladders, scaffolding or other safety equipment associated with working at height. As well as saving huge amounts of time and pricey equipment hire costs, this presents obvious Health & Safety advantages. An installer can stay safely inside the property, core drill the wall, slip a FlueSnug through the hole and fit the flue. No other materials have to be used to seal the hole around the flue other than the FlueSnug itself. The move to Talon is the right one for PipeSnug – Talon will help accelerate the “‘Snug” family of products’ growth through increased distribution, next day delivery, more product development and even more marketing support.PipeSnug has welcomed the recent Government response to its consultation on the Part L of the Building Regulations, which specifies the use of pipe grommets and collars on incoming service penetrations and internal building services in new build dwellings.

In this time we were refining the design, testing prototypes and finding the right suppliers to work with. One of the major hurdles was to get the product patented, which is a long process,” explains Alex.Part L Building Regulations sets the standards for the energy performance and carbon emissions of new and existing buildings. It covers the energy used by the building such as temperature control, water heating and lighting. Part L states that dwellings must use pipe grommets and collars on pipes in walls for incoming service penetrations and internal building services. Chris Burdet and Alex Lever talked about how the product was created and how it has evolved over time in an interview with PHPI. Here is a snapshot of some of the topics that were discussed in the interview. If your pipework is not tiled or boxed in behind your sink or toilet then look to see if the pipework has been sealed where it leaves the wall. If it hasn’t then the draught will be probably coming in from the external wall where the pipe leaves the house and through this internal gap too.

I realised a simple fitting would save so much time in mixing mortar or siliconing around the pipe, as well as blending into the fabric of the building visually,” said Chris. A big moment was when FlueSnug was endorsed by the major boiler manufacturers, including Worcester Bosch and Ideal Heating,” continues Alex. PipeSnug welcomes Part L changes New Approved Document specifies the use of pipe collars and grommets Your plumber or builder should install your PipeSnugs, especially if the pipework is exiting your house outside at height or you need help drilling the wall to clear out the old mortar and sealant. A Pipesnug keeps draughts at bay PipeSnug meets the new Part L building requirements , which now requires pipe seals and grommets to be used around pipework. PipeSnug is the only all-in-one solution which meets Part L’s requirement to seal around pipework inside and out, without the need for sealant, mortar or expensive air sealing tape.It took about 12 to 18 months for Pipesnug to be launched, during which time there were frequent changes made so that the product met the required quality standard.

PipeSnug simply fits into the hole drilled for the pipework and comes in 32mm, 40mm or 110mm sizes, removing any need for pointing. Its big brother, FlueSnug, can be installed in less than five seconds and snuggly fits the 152mm core-drilled hole in the wall through which the boiler pipe and flue exits. The product can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish and prevents heat escaping and acts as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests. The market for pipe seals will continue to grow as PipeSnug is the only one that provides an all-in-one solution that meets these criteria. Housebuilders must also submit photographic evidence of compliance to its Local Building Control body and energy assessors, and PipeSnug is a very simple and effective way of supplying this evidence. How we helped the Daly Group Another added benefit of the 110mm PipeSnug and the FlueSnug is that they can be installed at height, without the need for ladders or scaffolding. That is because the products are flexible enough to be pushed through the hole meant for the pipework, saving even more time and fuss. Watch a How To video on installing at height here. Where to find out more about Part L Building Regulations The boiler sealing flue collar, Fluesnug, similarly fits the same size core-drilled hole in the wall as PipeSnug, and it also takes care of any pointing concerns.The new Approved Part L Building Regulations was introduced in December 2021, with an industry transition period until June 2022. What are the new Part L regulations?