True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains Four learning objectives: Why Zero Entry showers Advantages of a trench or channel drain Challenges of ADA shower design and construction Construction of an ADA shower using a trench drain #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
Simple principles to keep in mind Wheelchair accessible Beautiful Simple to install No More Expensive
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
Important Points: 1.Single sloped plain 2.Bathroom layout 3.Use of any size material 4.Drain placement 5.Waterproofing 6. Potential problems 7.Solutions #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
1.Single slope design – the biggest game changer Possible only with linear drainage system that spans the whole width of the shower or wet-room
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
2. Bathroom layout can aid to a better functioning shower. Layout that provides least possibility for leaks into dry areas Layout that makes construction simpler and faster
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
3. Use of any size materials is important in maintenance and infection control . Single slope allows for use of large format tile and also slabs Any thickness finish flooring material can be used from 3/16� sheet vinyl ( or resinous flooring system) to 1.5� slabs of stone #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
4. Drain placement and orientation
Drain can be placed at any location in the bathroom or shower floor Advantages and disadvantages of certain placements Orientation of a channel drainage system is always parallel to the shower entry Reasons why no other orientation will work #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
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True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
5. Waterproofing of showers and bathroom floors in ADA applications
Specific waterproofing details in accessible shower Connecting waterproofing between shower and bathroom floor Failure of waterproofing in standard installations Weak points in installation #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
6. Potential Problems a. Bathroom design that is not suitable for linear drain b.Wrong placement or orientation c. Construction scheduling d.Unfamiliarity of workers with the system e.Waterproofing connections #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
7. Solutions a. Not every bathroom is suitable for a linear drain b.Drain has to be oriented correctly in the design c. GC has to schedule installation according to recommendations d.Jobsite managers and installer should go trough training e.Onsite waterproofing done in a standards approved #ALFA2014
True Barrier Free Showers Design and Construction using Linear Drains
7. Solutions a. Not every bathroom is suitable for a linear drain b.Drain has to be oriented correctly in the design c. GC has to schedule installation according to recommendations d.Jobsite managers and installer should go trough training e.Onsite waterproofing done in a standards approved #ALFA2014
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Josef Erlebach VP Tech Support QuickDrain USA josef@quickdrainusa.com 970-389-6582 www.QuickDrainUSA.com
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