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Why clay would be the ideal material for drainage if you were to invent it today.

Unlike many construction materials, sustainability is not a pipe dream for Hepworth Clay but rather a natural and practical reality. Clay pipes are inert, making them impervious to chemical and physical damage, and vitrified clay's strength means it is resistant to static and dynamic loadings, reducing the need for granular bedding and installation costs.

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Fernco Flexible Couplings are an essential component in civil and drainage systems. Here’s why:

Fernco Flexible Couplings are an essential component in civil and drainage systems, connecting pipes of different sizes and materials with ease. Fernco’s Flexible Couplings (formerly Flexseal) have been leading the market for many years due to their superior performance in a range of environments, and offer several benefits over traditional pipe coupling methods. In this blog, we'll discuss the benefits of Fernco Flexible Couplings for civil and drainage use.

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Key Benefits of NO-DIG Bore Pipes in Australia

No-Dig bore pipes have become increasingly popular in Australia, especially for sewer and stormwater drainage systems. These pipe systems are suitable for both new and retrofitting an existing pipe system without the need for traditional digging methods. This technique involves drilling a borehole into the ground to suit the pipe dimensions, inserting the pipe, and then using a specialised machine to pull or push the pipe through the borehole.

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