Studio Pacific Architecture had a clear vision for the design of 155 Beaumont Street Apartments. Stainless downpipes for the roof and balcony drainage systems were a key detail that Allproof helped Studio Pacific Architecture achieve.

Studio Pacific Architecture specified 27 locations with 6-7 levels of stainless-steel downpipes equalling about 330 metres in total. Part of the specification required 125mm diameter polished downpipe, an uncommon size in New Zealand. Allproof were able to source the required size and polish it to fit the specified finish. Each section of downpipe was measured on site, designed through a series of shop drawings and then supplied to the site ready to install. All downpipes were fabricated at Allproof’s production facility in Auckland on a tight timeline for installation while scaffolding was in place.

The roof drainage was designed as a separate system from the balcony drainage. Allproof’s Sureflow roof drains were used on the building’s flat roof design meaning Allproof products were selected to remove rainwater from the roof down to ground level. Allproof’s roof and balcony drainage systems have been hydraulically tested using an independent NATA-accredited laboratory to maintain integrity in Allproof’s test data.

The apartments utilised Allproof’s industry-leading Allthrough balcony drainage system. The Allthrough system integrates the balcony drainage through the same penetration as the downpipe as it travels down the building. This removes the need for additional fittings hidden within the balcony soffit and provides an intuitive way to waterproof the balcony and create drainage through one penetration. The downpipe was positioned in the corner against the building to maximise usable space on the balcony. To enable this, a small diameter Allthrough base was selected allowing the downpipe to be located close to the cladding.

Inside the Beaumont Street luxury Apartments, the Allproof Invisidrain floor waste was selected for the tiled showers in each apartment providing a discreet NZ-made shower drain. Allproof are well positioned to supply the full system for the floor penetrations as their passive fire protection products have been tested for a wide range of scenarios commonly seen in New Zealand. The use of the grate, floor waste and passive fire protection system allows one supplier to take care of the whole penetration for a locally made, tested and easily installed detail.

Multiple developments in Wynyard Quarter have benefited from selecting Allproof products including the award-winning 132 Halsey Street project by Athfield Architects, which also used Allproof Sureflows.

Through 30+ years of manufacturing, Allproof has built excellent relationships with contractors such as LT McGuinness and DL Good Plumbers who worked on the Beaumont Street Apartments. These relationships have been built through experience and trust as Allproof consistently delivers premium NZ-made drainage systems and provide unique solutions to the New Zealand construction industry.

Downpipe

Allproof downpipes can be custom made to suit any job. They are made from 316 stainless steel and are available in either a high polish or satin finish. We offer a range of tube sizes starting at 2.5 inches through to 6 inches. Made in New Zealand.

Allthrough

The Allproof Allthrough is a unique solution to meet the requirements of multi-level balcony drainage. The system features a closed sleeve for straight through levels and an open sleeve for levels where the surface drainage needs to be allowed to feed into the downpipe.

Sureflow

Sureflow roof drains provide the perfect solution for flat roofs and deck applications. It is a highly flexible drainage product with its domed grate, flat grate, overflow, and clamping collar making it an excellent option for a wide variety of installs.

Invisidrain

The Invisidrain eliminates the need for a grate in the bathroom floor or the shower. Invisidrain forms an edge to the surrounding floor tiles, leaving a gap for water to flow through, making the drain virtually Invisible! Compatible with Leak Control Flange, Revolver and 100mm Cyclone. *Tile not included.

This year Allproof expanded their range of heat applied membrane compatible PVC roof drains to include new 88° outlets and sizes.

Why Specify Allproof?

Allproof have been supplying NZ-made membrane clamp ring drains and accessories for over 30 years. In fact, Allproof began its evolution as a manufacturer of drainage products when it started supplying waterproofing products in the 1980s. Identifying the importance of specialist drainage products for waterproof membrane installations, Allproof began developing and manufacturing its extensive range of roof and balcony drains in the 1990s. Since then, Allproof has significantly expanded its manufacturing capability and product range at its manufacturing base on Auckland’s North Shore. This has enabled Allproof to offer an extensive range of membrane roof and balcony drainage products to suit every project. This provides specifiers with options when selecting the best product for any project.

Allproof’s range of NZ-made roof drain outlets with bases, grates and clamp rings are made from a range of materials. Bases come in standard PVC (for adhesive-based membrane installs), thick gauge PVC and bronze (for heat-applied membrane installs). The thick gauge PVC bases have proven to be very popular due to their versatility, durability and economic price point, also being NZ-made using renewable solar energy is an added bonus. The thick gauge bases consist of the small diameter VRTW and large diameter Sureflow.

New products

This year’s update introduces two new 88° VRTW bases with outlet sizes of 65mm and 80mm. The VRTW is ideal for internal gutter and balcony applications due to its smaller overall diameter. In addition to this an 88° outlet option has been added to the Sureflow range with a 100mm outlet.

This update provides more flexibility to the VRTW and Sureflow offerings with a compact side outlet drain body saving installers from using 88° pipe bends to achieve the change in angle. Integrating the 88-degree outlet within the drain body it can reduce the overall depth by up to 100mm, which in turn can provide significant design advantages in compact roof and balcony cavities. The reduced depth allows longer pipe runs within the roof cavity to reach the downpipe locations.

The PVC drain bodies feature solvent connection ends to ensure a watertight installation and connection to the pipework. The flange material offers an excellent surface for the bonding of the waterproof membrane along with a clamp ring to protect the edge of the membrane and provide a mounting point for the grate. Grates and clamp rings are available in UV-resistant ASA plastic, 316 stainless steel or bronze to suit the installation environment.

VRTW – Vinylrite Thick Walled Roof Drain

The VRTW65 has been designed to be used when a 65mm PVC flange roof and/or balcony drain is desired and is required to be compatible with a heat applied or liquid based waterproof membrane.

Sureflow Roof Drain

The SUREFLOW series of roof outlets is one of the best means of connecting a roof system to an outlet drain and is ideal for use on flat roof applications for either commercial or residential buildings.

When selecting a drainage product for any membrane roof or balcony installation, you need to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. When specifying the best drain for any waterproofing membrane installation, correct product selection needs to consider the type of membrane, the location and detail of the install, the required flow rate and the project budget.

Allproof has been supplying NZ-made membrane clamp ring drains and accessories for over 30 years. In fact, Allproof began its evolution as a manufacturer of drainage products when it started supplying waterproofing products in the 1980’s. Identifying the importance of specialist drainage products for waterproof membrane installations, Allproof began developing and manufacturing its extensive range of roof and balcony drains in the 1990’s. Since this time, Allproof has significantly expanded its manufacturing capability and product range at its manufacturing base on Auckland’s North Shore. This has enabled Allproof to offer an extensive range of membrane roof and balcony drainage products to suit every project, this provides specifiers with options when selecting the best product for any project.

Working with industry, and utilising its manufacturing capability Allproof is able to offer an end to end solution for specifiers. Allproof designs, manufactures prototypes and tooling, injection moulds, CNC machines and fabricates its range of waterproofing membrane drainage products. Allproof utilises a nationwide network of distribution outlets and sales people and quality is assured through independent certification of its manufacturing and products.

Through its history, Allproof’s solution focused approach has led to the development and introduction to the New Zealand market of products such as injection-moulded plastics for heat applied waterproofing membranes, integral drainage overflow systems and the Allthrough balcony drainage system. These products all utilise various fit-for-purpose material components that Allproof manufactures including Plastic, Stainless steel and bronze.

Each project is different and factors relating to the specific installation details can have an impact on the selection of a roof outlet for a particular project. When selecting from Allproof’s extensive range of roof or balcony membrane drainage products issues to consider include:

Spatial: width of gutter, proximity of downpipe to wall or corner, ceiling or soffit cavity space available for downpipe

Membrane Type: thickness, adhesion method (glue or heat application)

Flow rate: Catchment area, open or covered

Environmental: Coastal or sea spray zone, geothermal, extreme temperatures

Considering these details, Allproof’s range has developed to include small or larger diameter drain bodies, side outlet and scupper options, dome or flat grate options, membrane, tile or raised deck finishes, overflows and balcony Allthrough drains. All these products are independently flow rate tested by a NATA certified laboratory for piece of mind. Combined with years of infield service, Allproof’s product warranty and after sales service, a specifier or installer can be confident that the products are fit for purpose and meet the needs of the application.

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Explore Allproof’s pioneering approach to sustainable drainage systems, crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Allproof’s innovative recycling process highlights their commitment to clean energy.

New Zealand’s Sustainable Plastic Recycling

Annually, New Zealand actively recycles 45,000 tonnes of plastic, with 55% sourced from households through kerbside waste services. Recently, the New Zealand government invested $124 million in local recycling infrastructure, enhancing our environmental impact and industry growth.

Allproof’s Innovative Recycling Process

Single-use PP plastic, including ice cream tubs and takeaway containers, is collected from kerbside waste bins nationwide. These recyclables undergo meticulous sorting and bailing before being cleaned, chipped, and transformed into pellets using extrusion machines at the next processing facility. Allproof utilises these pellets to manufacture an extensive range of drainage and passive fire protection products.

Sustainable Impact of Allproof’s Products and Clean Energy Initiatives

Allproof’s Domestic Channel (DC), Commercial Channel (CC), round and square pits, and cast-in fire collars, all manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, prevent over 12 tonnes of plastic from entering landfills monthly. Installed for longevity, these products can match the lifespan of the buildings themselves.

Moreover, Allproof actively uses solar energy to power their injection moulding machines. The 449 solar panels on their main production facility’s roof supply 50% of energy needs. Generating an average of 750 kWh per day (exceeding 1000 kWh in summer), this clean energy source can power approximately 34 average New Zealand homes, saving an additional 50 tonnes of CO2 annually. This commitment further reduces the carbon footprint of Allproof’s recycled drainage and passive fire products.

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The Allproof Laundry Outlet Box enables laundry services to be mounted behind wall linings, increasing usable space and giving a flush line for appliances to be installed into the tightest possible space.

Modern buildings have greater requirements for space utilisation, and the traditional laundry room with abundant space and a tub is not always achievable in these designs.

With the omission of the laundry tub, the go-to solution of a standpipe and surface-mounted taps is both unsightly and takes up floor space which is at a premium. The surface-mounted taps step into the space and the standpipe has the risk of being damaged, causing leaks and possible tracking of water into adjacent properties or rooms.

The design of the Allproof Laundry Outlet Box allows for these services to be mounted behind the wall linings, increasing usable space and giving a flush line for appliances to be installed into the tightest possible space. Hot and cold taps and a discharge pipe are integrated into the injection moulded body which is fixed to noggings prior to lining. Once lined, a stainless steel or plastic cover plate hides the edge of the wallboard or tile.

The outlet box should be situated higher than the highest water level in the appliance to prevent siphoning. Plumbing of hot and cold feed can be achieved from above or below and the discharge pipe is bought up from below as per 13.25.1 AS/NZS 3500.2: 2018. The use of Allproof’s 40mm glued trap removes the requirement for an access hatch to service a mechanical jointed water seal.

The water trap should be located as close as practicable to the bottom plate, or even below the floor to remove the risk of suds building up and overflowing the outlet. The maximum developed length of the discharge pipe should not exceed 1.2m or be located in a separate room (3.3.1 G13/AS1 and AS/NZS 3500.2: 2018 clause 6.5).

A floor waste should be provided and can be charged by the Laundry Outlet Box, vanity or shower. The floor waste will act as an emergency drain due to the blockage of an outlet in the room and is not intended to provide protection for a failure of a fixture or fitting. A pipe burst for example.

Smart use of fittings adds to useable space in a building. The use of the Laundry Outlet box could add up to 600mm to the end of a 10 unit floor by taking away the standpipe in the laundry cupboard. That could mean extra space in living areas for more comfortable apartment living.

The Allproof Laundry Outlet Box was used in 59 France Street Apartments by PBA, as well as in Quest Apartments in Christchurch, providing a smart saving solution for each project.

Laundry Outlet Box

Designed to keep pipework tidy and compact. Perfect for high-density residential and complex projects.
Increases usable space in laundries and utility areas by recessing taps and drainage outlet into the wall.

As a supplier to the plumbing industry since the 1980s, Ian Jackson promoted the introduction to New Zealand of the AS 3500 Australian Plumbing Code, now known as AS/NZ 3500. NZ Plumber talked to Ian about his family run Allproof Industries business and his significant contribution to the industry over many years, which was recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours.

This article has been taken from NZ Plumber April-May 2022 issue, written by Matthew Lowe.

Work has always been a family affair for Ian Jackson, from joining his father’s plumbing business in 1953, to running successful ventures with his wife Maureen and seeing his children help him grow Allproof Industries.

The 85-year-old remains a shareholder and Director of the Auckland-based company and says he is happy to contribute where possible. His efforts over the years were recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours when he received the MNZM for services to the plumbing industry and the community.

Apprenticeship Beginnings

It all began after Ian finished his secondary education at Wellington College and started working with his father Jim Jackson at JP Jackson Ltd in Taihape in January 1953. Ian says it was a unique plumbing and drainage business in the North Island’s Central Plateau that serviced an area from Taupo to Hunterville.

“Before World War II this area was relatively isolated with the roads mainly metal, which meant Jim Jackson had very little opposition as a plumbing and drainlaying company serving the district’s rich farmlands, central mountain area, ski fields, Waiouru Military Camp and the Taupo area,” explains Ian.

“My father’s business quickly flourished at the start of World War II with the building of Waiouru Military Camp half an hour north of Taihape.”

He adds that the company went on to obtain the first significant equipment in the area, such as diggers, compressors and rock-blasting equipment for major drainage and sewage treatment constructions.

“Jim Jackson was much more than a plumber,” says Ian. “I remember my father having the conversation in our house with his good friends Jim and Rolly Shand about starting a plumbing supply business owned by plumbers.

“This was, of course, the idea that led to the Shand Brothers becoming Plumbing World in Palmerston North and the commencement of a successful major national plumbing supply chain.”

Australia to Auckland

After Ian completed his apprenticeship, he decided to move to Auckland in 1958 to gain experience in commercial plumbing before then heading across the Tasman. “I was employed by WA Chenery, at the time New Zealand’s largest plumbing company. I gained further experience in Australia working as a plumber at Tooths Brewery, Sydney.”

It was in Sydney that Ian got married to Maureen in 1962 and three years later the couple moved back to Auckland and he started his own company, Jackson Plumbing Ltd. It soon became prominent as an inner-city maintenance company, with a sheet metal shop making the Asta brand of hot water cylinders, and lead edge barge and ridge products for Alex Harvey decramastic roofing.

“We operated Auckland-wide for the next 30 years,” says Ian. “In the ’80s, Maureen and I purchased Barry Wilkie’s plumbing business on the  Whangaparaoa Peninsula and that company became Wilkie Plumbing, servicing the Hibiscus Coast area.”

Growth of Allproof Industries

In 1986, Ian became a shareholder in Allproof Industries, an Australian company supplying waterproofing products to the construction industry, and over the next few years, he and Maureen gained the total shareholding of its New Zealand and Australian arms. “As a supplier to the plumbing industry, I saw the opportunity to introduce to New Zealand a different more efficient and cost-effective way of plumbing, particularly to the commercial and apartment construction sector,” he explains. “This was the Australian Plumbing system AS 3500 Plumbing Code, later to become known as AS/NZ 3500. With this design layout of the standard, materials and labour costs were greatly reduced.”

Allproof Industries commenced manufacture of products required for the AS/NZS 3500 standards and over the past 35 years has designed and manufactured a large number of products, including many new ones created by its design team.

Ian is proud of how the company has grown to now employ about 130 staff. Its head office and main manufacturing factories are based at Beach Haven on Auckland’s North Shore, and it has a warehouse and team in Christchurch and representatives in Tauranga and Wellington. In Australia, the company has a warehouse facility and representatives in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Ian and Maureen’s children are also involved in the industry with one of their sons, Adam, now General Manager at Allproof, their daughter Jacinta the Administration Manager and their other son, Jared, spent 24 years with the company.

“It’s been a great privilege working so closely with my wife and children. I have enjoyed watching them learn about the business and it has been an enjoyable experience working alongside them to grow the business to what it is today.” Maureen passed away in December 2020 but Ian notes her legacy to the industry lives on as Master Plumbers introduced the Jackson Women in Plumbing Trophy, awarded at its annual conference.

Community Involvement

Through Allproof, Ian has also supported a number of charities, schools, sporting and local music organisations and he has been a member and president of the Auckland West Rotary Club. “My family has always been philanthropic. We usually have a discussion amongst ourselves when we get requests and tend to support relevant groups or organisations that we may have a connection with, or feel they warrant and would benefit from our support.” Ian lists his interests away from plumbing as sport, rugby, swimming, surf lifesaving and music. “I have played as a drummer and pianist in many bands,” he says.

NZ Plumber Magazine | April-May 2022

NZ Plumber is the award winning, bi-monthly magazine for New Zealand’s plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.

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Using NZ-made provided a premium system and finish to the 5-star Cordis Hotel in Auckland while navigating challenges through the construction process.

One of Auckland’s premier hotel and conference destinations, Cordis, opened its landmark 17-story Pinnacle tower in late 2021, increasing the hotel’s capacity to 640 rooms. This makes Cordis the largest hotel in New Zealand in terms of room count. The Pinnacle Tower, designed by New Zealand architects Jasmax, cost $170 million and offered Auckland’s central city a new level of 5-star accommodation. Behind the flashy exterior, various processes brought together the best in NZ design, construction, manufacturing, and commercial plumbing.

When designing the hotel, durability and trusted systems were prioritised by the designer, Philip Rutkiewicz, to ensure the longest lifespan of the fittings. Even with a concrete and steel structure, Jasmax was mindful of the impact of building movement and the potential risks of defects within such a large project. Philip considered the security that an Allproof shower tray provides, aiming to assure clients that their investment and revenue stream were well protected, aligning with the 5-star hotel’s goal of setting “a new benchmark for modern luxury in Auckland“. Based on this decision, the architectural team specified the Allproof Tile Over Shower Tray system for all 235 rooms of the extension.

Stainless steel shower trays offer excellent waterproofing features with a fully welded stainless steel impermeable layer falling to a flood-tested channel and spigot connected to PVC waste, virtually eliminating any risk of failures or leaks in this high-risk area. Other impervious solutions such as exposed stainless or acrylic trays have durability limitations in a high-use environment and often do not meet the interior design style demanded by a 5-star destination.

The Allproof stainless steel tray is installed over the flooring structure and below the tiles, with the selected waterproofing membrane running down the walls and lapped into the tray. This results in a fully watertight base below the tiles and behind the wall linings, while providing the aesthetic of a fully tiled shower.

Allproof was engaged in the design process early on, allowing time to plan the project. Although Allproof’s Tile Over Stainless Tray is usually custom fabricated to measure, given the scale of the project, another approach was required. Allproof developed 13 tray designs after several site meetings with the designer, main contractor, and plumber to find solutions and specifications to meet the very tight construction timeline. To accommodate the tight timeline, Allproof laser-cut in-house templates of the trays to suit all room layouts, ensuring a perfect fit once the trays arrived, with no installation delays. The template also included the ability to mark the outlet, allowing concrete cutters to make the floor waste penetrations and plumbing services to be brought to the point of the wastes.

Allproof helped develop a sample room for signoff from the overseas owner, Langham Hospitality Group, based in Hong Kong. Through this procedure, Allproof had the opportunity to refine the process and plan full-scale production. Hanlon Plumbing was contracted for the installation of the plumbing systems, emphasising the importance of the schedule and deadlines. To meet the project’s demands, Allproof dedicated 5 staff members of their 35-strong stainless fabrication team to the production of the trays, with their own in-house production timeline set to meet the one on site. Their workshop, comprising, among other plant and machinery, a laser cutter, several CNC press brakes, and a dedicated gluing room for the bases, meant that 235 tile-over-shower trays were fabricated over a 9-month period and completed ahead of schedule. Notably, not a single tray was rejected, a contractor’s dream!

This project demonstrates that with correct planning and selection, the use of trusted suppliers and proven contractors can ensure a project is completed ahead of time and delivered perfectly.

The process is just as important as the product.

This is an underscoring principal that has driven Allproof’s local manufacturing focus in recent years. As a manufacturer of market leading plumbing and drainage products, Allproof understands its environmental responsibility and takes it seriously. Allproof is striving to be an environmentally conscious manufacturer whilst continuing to produce premium products for the plumbing industry. Allproof firmly believes that the production process is just as important as the quality of the products that it produces. This has led to a targeted investment in its North Shore manufacturing facility, which includes new energy efficient injection moulding machines and clean renewable solar energy to power them.

Allproof have recently completed the installation of 449 solar panels through solar installation company Solarcraft. The installation took 6 months of initial planning followed by a team of five tradesmen completing 900 man-hours over a four-and-a-half-week period. This marks a key milestone for the company and underscores Allproof’s desire to be an industry leading manufacturer with an environmental conscience.

The projected daily average of 750kWh of clean renewable energy (in excess of 1,000kWh per day during summer months) generated from the 1700m² solar panel installation is used to power Allproof’s North Shore head office. This building includes its injection moulding, product assembly and outward goods departments. This will provide Allproof’s main facility with nearly 50% of its energy needs sourced from self-generated, clean solar energy. To give context, this is enough power to supply approximately 34 average New Zealand homes (www.ea.govt.nz/consumers/what-is-electricity). Excess power generated through peak production times is supplied back into the grid for local homes and businesses to benefit from clean energy. This impressive solar panel installation saves 50 tonnes of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere every year.

Another benefit to the onsite production of clean energy is the ability to charge Allproof’s plug-in Electric Vehicles (EV’s). By charging the EV’s onsite, Allproof can utilise the clean renewable energy generated onsite to significantly reduce the emissions of vehicle kilometres driven. Accompanying the plug-in EV’s, Allproof is also upgrading its fleet of sales vehicles to hybrid electric vehicles. These vehicles have improved fuel efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions whilst allowing the sales team to continue to offer the high level of service required by our customers nationwide.

In addition to these developments at Allproof’s manufacturing hub, the company continues to increase its range of drainage and passive fire protection products made from 100% recycled plastic. These recycled materials are locally sourced from kerbside collections and allow Allproof to provide a large range of secondary recycled products, enhancing the lifecycle of these plastics, produced with a focus on sustainability and an overall reduction in environmental impact.  Furthermore, Allproof also holds the Best Environmental Practice (BEP) Certification for the production of PVC products, as part of its wider AS/NZS1260 product certification.

Allproof is committed to supplying high quality NZ made products with a goal of reducing its emissions and wider environmental impact. This is being achieved in a multitude of ways primarily including:

• • Local manufacturing
  • Focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency
  • Environmentally conscious material selection

The ongoing focus on the manufacturing process, will ensure that Allproof continues to provide the high quality products the company is known for with the environmental focus that is critical for generations to come.

In the realm of New Zealand’s plumbing and construction industry, Allproof Industries stands as a stalwart advocate for local ingenuity and environmentally conscious production methods. Pioneering the intersection of sustainability and innovation, we proudly present our latest offering: the 200mm clear opening drainage channel meticulously designed and crafted in-house, manufactured from 100% kerbside recycled plastic.

In-House Mastery of Design and Production

At Allproof, our commitment to quality extends to every facet of our operations. Embracing a design philosophy that “The Process is Just as Important as the Product”, Allproof champions in-house production. Our journey begins with a collaborative effort—from product design to tool making and the precise manufacture and assembly of the final product, all orchestrated from our Beach Haven manufacturing plant. This approach empowers us to not only maintain robust stock levels but also diminish reliance on offshore manufacturing, ensuring a consistent supply to meet market demand.

The Evolution of a Medium-Duty Drain

Driven by a dedication to meeting market needs, our dedicated team invested over 12 months in meticulously designing and crafting the 200mm drainage channel. After recognising a gap in the market, this locally produced channel made from 100% kerbside recycled material fills the need for a medium-duty, high-capacity drain. It promises excellent hydraulic performance while being easy to install, even in challenging hard-paved areas.

This drainage system boasts a variety of grates including the heelproof black plastic (GFP) grate, designed to withstand New Zealand conditions. Our cast iron (HCI) drainage grate boasts a class D load rating for commercial traffic under AS3996. Additionally, a 316 stainless steel wedge wire grate, with a class B load rating and R11 slip resistance (AS4586), caters to streetscape pedestrian areas and light vehicles.

An integrated inline sump fulfills sediment catchment requirements without disrupting the channel’s visual continuity, seamlessly connecting to the stormwater mains system.

A Seamless Installation Experience

In response to market demands for user-friendly solutions, our click-together straight channels eliminate the need for additional components, ensuring a fast and easy installation. Alternatively, our unique channel levelling clip system speeds up installation by utilising rebar to adjust channels to the desired height, eliminating the necessity for concrete haunching.

As stewards of New Zealand’s environment, Allproof recognises the pivotal role of responsible production practices. Steering clear of offshore manufacturing not only mitigates the environmental costs associated with external control but also minimises the ecological impact of shipping and transporting pre-made items. Embracing locally sourced 100% NZ recycled polypropene, including the plastic from your everyday shampoo bottles, our products embody a commitment to sustainability, transforming recycled materials into durable drainage channels designed to withstand the test of time.

Explore more about our extensive range of products crafted from recycled plastic, our ongoing environmental initiatives, and our commitment to product certification.

Commercial Channel 200mm

Mitigating risk is important when considering what components will be installed in your shower or wet room.

Tile Over Stainless Tray in Cordis Hotel Penthouse Suite, Auckland.

A lot of home owners have experienced leaks in a tiled area and the associated repairs and removal of mouldy or rotten framing, carpet and the like. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of Allproof’s offering of custom stainless steel shower trays. Allproof, an Auckland based family-owned manufacturing company is leading the way with a wide offering of tile over, exposed and commercial shower trays for a wide market application. All aspects of their NZ Manufacturing focusses on best environmental practice using solar power, rain water harvesting and manufacturing as much as possible with locally sourced recycled products.

The tile over shower tray is a game changer when it comes to modern bathroom design. It sits well in residential timber floor construction as well at high rise intensive properties where the shower may boundary other tenancies and properties which could be affected by a failure in the waterproofing system. Allproof have designed an engineered XPS base that will provide the required falls to meet NZBC E3 by having a base that provides the falls so the tiles are directly fixed to the stainless-steel tray. This removes the requirement for a screed or membrane in the high-risk area, with linings and waterproofing coming over the shower tray and terminating on the base. The trays are laser cut and CNC folded in house to specific design ensuring accuracy and efficiency in turnaround for one off projects.

Most Kiwis grew up in a house with an exposed stainless tray. This is a testament to the durability and simplicity of this design that these still exist and now are being specified for Kianga Ora projects, gyms and the seaside batch. These trays have a pressed fall that aids drainage to a point drain outlet and the tray is supported on a CNC cut Poly base for ease of installation. A floor waste gulley and a range of grate options finish the system with a no maintenance drain by removing any easy clean basket type waste which can be problematic, particularly in a public washroom. This system also aligns with Allproof’s fully tested passive fire range which is crucial when penetrating a fire cell between tenancies.

Design trends can be accommodated with Allproof tiled shower trays allowing a wide range of grate options in the tile over system, to being able to have an exposed tray with a channel drain or battened over for the nautical look. Call Allproof today to discuss your project and the advantages of a stainless steel shower tray in your next bathroom project and support New Zealand made.

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