Bathroom Pods FAQ

FAQ

In this section you can find some of most frequently asked questions on bathroom pods. Topics include the production, normative references, in the design and in the production, and specific services and technologies by StercheleGroup®.

To facilitate the search of the issues, questions are divided into nine sections: those of general interest and those of specific interest in the following areas: 1) Technologies models styles destinations 2) features & benefits 3) prices, quotations and technical specifications 4)  reference standards and certifications 5) design 6) production 7) transportation & delivery 8) installing 9) responsibility, warranty, maintenance and assistance.

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What is the thickness of walls and basements of Bathroom Pods?

Walls of Concrete Bathroom Pods range from 40mm to 120mm (10 mm step). Lightweight Bathroom Pods with only one panel in the interior face have a fixed thickness of 75 mm while those with two panels are 92 mm thick. In function of installations and of the presence of a "floor level" shower, bases start with a minimum of 50 mm (for bathroom pods with a bath or a shower tray...

What is the module's lowest point; bottom of the module or underlying installations?

Generally the lowest point is the bottom of the pod, which is flat and can be taken as point zero. In some projects, the floor drain can protrude underneath but, in such cases,we provide the pod with feet to protect the drain from damages.

How is possible to calculate and realize the Fire-Resistance of a Bathroom Pod?

The Bathroom Pod is not a structural element subject to fire loads; therefore the compliance to Fire-Resistance standard in not relevant but in exceptional cases. Therefore basic versions (both in concrete and steel boarded frame) have no fire rating.

In the case of the concrete pod (CBM), Fire resistance is calculable and can be achieved in two degrees: 30 minutes and 60 minutes, by upgrading the walls construction; for concrete pods by thickening the walls and using...

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