FAQs and insights about Sterchelegroup Bathroom Pods.
General Info | Pricing, Quotes, and Specifications | Regulations and Certifications | Design and Manufacturing | Transport, Delivery, and Installation | Warranty, Maintenance, and Customer Support
General Info
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Features of Prefabricated Bathrooms - Required Prerequisites for Installation - Installation - Connection to Systems
What is the weight of a Bathroom Pod?
The weight of bathroom pods varies mainly depending on the chosen type (concrete structure – CBM or metal structure – CBL).
What are the advantages of a prefabricated bathroom pod compared to a traditional one?
Custom Design - Pre-sampling - Single Point of Contact - Reduced Construction Time - Quality Assurance - Simplified On-Site Logistics - Increased Safety - Environmental Respect - Cost Certainty - Simplified Maintenance
Is it possible to employ bathroom pods in renovations?
Employing of bathroom pods in renovations is possible, provided that certain technical requirements of the existing structure are verified
Pricing, Quotes, and Specifications
Is there a minimum order quantity for bathroom pods?
There is no minimum order requirement for bathroom pods.
Regulations and Certifications
What standards do bathroom pods comply with?
The standards regulating bathroom pods production vary depending on the country and often the specific destination location.
Can bathroom pods be installed in compliance with Swedish regulations on watertight installation?
Bathroom pods destined for Sweden and/or other Nordic countries are designed in accordance with the relevant national regulations. Specifically, for Sweden, they comply with Saker Vatten and BBV standards.
How is the acoustic attenuation of a bathroom pod achieved and calculated?
Acoustic attenuation is achieved by working on the shell of the pod and the materials used for the finishes, and it is measurable.
How is the REI (fire resistance) of a bathroom pod calculated and achieved?
The bathroom pod is not a structural element subject to loads, so fire resistance is generally not a concern unless in some exceptional cases.
Design and Manufacturing
How does an EPD impact the choice of materials and products in bathroom pod production ?
An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a voluntary, third-party verified statement that evaluates a product’s environmental performance based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
What is the lowest point of the bathroom pod, the bottom of the bathroom pod, or the underlying installations?
Generally, the lowest point is the bottom of the bathroom pod, which is leveled and can be considered as the zero point.
Can bathroom pods also be made with a window?
Creating door and window openings in bathroom pods.
What are the thicknesses of the walls and bases of bathroom pods?
As a standard, the bathroom pod base is made of concrete with a specific weight of 2400 kg/m³. If there are weight constraints, lightweight concrete (1800 kg/m³) or alternatively a tubular structure can be used.
Are there any limitations in the design of a bathroom pod?
In the design of a bathroom pod, there are no limitations regarding the layout, material selection, systems, or accessories.
How is the acoustic attenuation of a bathroom pod achieved and calculated?
Acoustic attenuation is achieved by working on the shell of the pod and the materials used for the finishes, and it is measurable.
How is the REI (fire resistance) of a bathroom pod calculated and achieved?
The bathroom pod is not a structural element subject to loads, so fire resistance is generally not a concern unless in some exceptional cases.
Transport, Delivery, and Installation
What is the average unloading time for a single bathroom pod?
The average unloading time for a bathroom pod depends on the unloading method (either lateral unloading with a forklift or top unloading with a crane) and is typically around 10 minutes per unit.
What is the weight of a Bathroom Pod?
The weight of bathroom pods varies mainly depending on the chosen type (concrete structure – CBM or metal structure – CBL).
How to Install the Cladding Walls Around the Bathroom Pods
In the case of bathroom pods in concrete, the cladding panels can be glued to the external surfaces of the unit itself.
What is the lowest point of the bathroom pod, the bottom of the bathroom pod, or the underlying installations?
Generally, the lowest point is the bottom of the bathroom pod, which is leveled and can be considered as the zero point.
How are bathroom pods protected during transportation?
During transportation, each bathroom pod is completely wrapped in a shrinkable polyethylene cover.
What are the delivery lead times for the bathroom pods from the moment the order is placed?
The delivery start time, from the order and the finalization of the executive design, is normally 17 weeks
What is the procedure for positioning a bathroom pod on the construction site?
The prefabricated bathroom pod can be positioned from above (before each floor slab) during the construction of the building, or from the side (horizontally through rolling) once the building’s structural frame is completed and before starting the installation of the external walls and systems.
Site Arrangements to Ensure Correct Installation of Bathroom Pods
When the pod is to be positioned directly on the floor slab, it is required that its shape be drawn on the slab, marking the support points where the neoprene pads must be placed, in accordance with the design.
How is a bathroom pod safely moved?
Loading and unloading operations can be carried out using a crane or overhead crane, or by forklift, depending on the size and weight of the pod.
Warranty, Maintenance, and Customer Support
What guarantees are provided for the bathroom pods?
The guarantee for the building components (including internal waterproofing) and for the structure of the bathroom pod is 10 years.
What kind of maintenance do bathroom pods require?
The required maintenance is the same as for a traditional bathroom, but it is made easier by an operation and maintenance manual provided for each specific project
How is the labeling of bathroom pods carried out ?
Each bathroom pod is marked with a unique serial number for traceability throughout the construction process.
How are any damages or non-conformities detected?
The process for identifying non-conformities includes Detection of internal non-conformities s part of Quality Control during production process...