Graspointner are proud to have recently supplied 24 metres of F900 channel and grates to a project in Portree, Isle of Skye – the largest town on the island and a key hub for residents and visitors alike. Known for its rugged coastline and vibrant harbour, Portree presents unique challenges for infrastructure projects, making durable, high-performance drainage solutions essential.

BG Project manager: Marc Turner

BG-Products used in this project

Channel drain type:
Filcoten Pro G NW150
Grating type:
Filcoten Ductile Iron Slotted Grate NW150 F900
Other accessories:

Total linear meters: 24

Technology

Minimal Weight
• FILCOTEN® HPC enables lightweight construction
• Quick and easy to place
• Dimensionally stable, robust concrete elements

Maximum Durability
• Unsurpassed stability and durability
• Exceptional pressure resistance, well above the requirements in EN 1433

Resistant to extreme temperatures and UV light
• Maximum resistance to frost and de-icing salt
• UV resistant

Fireproof
• Non-combustible construction material – Class A1
• No harmful smoke development

Perfect hold in the concrete bed
• Ideal coefficient of expansion, identical to that of the surrounding concrete

High drainage performance
• Low water collection and penetration
• Smooth channel surface for high drainage performance and optimal self-cleaning effect

Sustainability
Verified LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
• Greater ecological transparency under ISO 14040/14044 and EN 15804
• Ideal for sustainable construction projects

Sustainable production
• Manufactured with 100% green power
• Resource-efficient manufacturing process

Exceptional resource-efficiency
• 100% recyclable, certified
• Quality A class U-A (Certified by the Building Research Institute of Salzburg (bvfs))