SThere are 3 distinct forms of cubicles and enclosures plus the disabled/senior citizen application. Freestanding shower cubicle. This is the type that is not attached to any walls or only one which the cubicle is fixed to and where the appliances are. Shower enclosures using one/two walls. Usually fitted in the corner of a room and can be square or…
BBaths are manufactured in many various styles and designs. Standard Baths. The rectangle shape with a bath panel. Found in most bathrooms. Corner Baths. Fitted in the corner of a bathroom. Offset corner baths. You could say a split between a standard and corner bath. Freestanding baths. Supported by feet and usually not fitted against a wall. Available in both…
WThere are many different styles of wash basins, in different sizes and tap arrangements. The industry standard is for basins to be installed 800mm from the floor to the lip of the basin. There are 4 common basin styles/design Wall hung wash basin. This type of basin is fixed to the wall by brackets or bolted directly to the wall.…
WWC stands for ‘water closet’ but most common term is toilet. WCs can be manufactured in five main styles. Close-coupled. The WC pan is designed to have the cistern bolted to the back of the pan to form one unit. Low level. The cistern is connected to the WC pan by a short flush pipe to convey the water from…
The 10 most common plumbing problems: Dripping tap. Main cause is a faulty washer, which fails to close off the water. Blocked sink. A build-up of grime and debris within the trap is usually the problem. Water flowing from an overflow pipe. A result of water not closing off fully as it enters the WC or storage cistern located in…
Generally speaking, most level access showers, whether for a private client or local authority are installed with a shower seat. The seat which is made of galvanised metal with a coated paint comes in two sizes. There is the 2000 and 4000 model, both come with two pull down armrests which are padded along with the bottom and back. There…
DW Services considers industry excellence as an expression of the company ethos. To be recognised by an industry renowned standard has always been vitally important. After considering the options available and the desire of many of our clients we continue to be a member of Constructionline. Constructionline build value from beginning to end in the supply chain and procurement cycle,…
Providing adequate extraction for your bathroom is essential. Bathrooms by their very nature create moisture in the air which if not removed can cause condensation and mould growth. This in extreme cases can not only be found in the bathroom but also in the adjacent rooms. You could argue that if the bathroom has a window this can provide sufficient…