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Downpipe Protectors Melbourne
Downpipes are one of the most commonly damaged parts of a commercial building. They sit at the corners of car parks, loading docks and warehouse aprons exactly where vehicles reverse and forklifts turn, and a single strike can mean water into the slab and a repair bill far larger than the protection would have cost. Calx Group supplies steel downpipe protectors in Melbourne to shield stormwater pipes from vehicle and forklift impact.
How downpipe protection works
A downpipe protector is a formed steel guard that wraps the pipe and is anchored to the slab or the wall, so the impact is taken by the guard and transferred into the fixings rather than into the pipe and the bracketry. Guards are supplied in galvanised and powder coated safety yellow finishes for visibility, and can be sized to suit round or rectangular downpipes.
Where to use them
- Warehouse and factory external walls along truck and forklift routes
- Loading dock corners and roller door reveals
- Car park perimeters where bays back onto the building line
- Service yards, bin stores and wash bays
Protect the rest of the building line
Downpipes are rarely the only exposure. The same walls usually need rubber corner guards on columns and reveals, and surface mount bollards or in-ground bollards where a vehicle could reach glazing, switchboards, gas meters or racking. Add convex mirrors at blind corners and wheel stops to stop vehicles overshooting the bay in the first place. The complete range sits under car park and warehouse safety products, and heavier bespoke guards can be built through our custom fabrication service.
Frequently asked questions
Will a protector fit my downpipe? Send us the pipe dimensions and a photo of the location. Because we fabricate in Melbourne we can build to the pipe profile and the available slab space.
Is a bollard better than a downpipe guard? A bollard set clear of the pipe stops the vehicle before it reaches the wall and is the stronger solution where there is room. A guard is the right answer when the pipe sits in a trafficked area with no space for a bollard.
How are they fixed? Bolted to the slab, the wall, or both, using anchors from our fixings range.
How do I get a price? Call 1300 846 039 or send your pipe sizes and quantities through our enquiry form.
