Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 72

Whyte House

Innovates for Challenging
Environments
The installation of sanitaryware in institutions and in
high traffic public spaces provides a specific set of challenges

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tandard sanitaryware designs in
porcelain and stainless steel can be
easily damaged through vandalism
and heavy usage. The need to constantly
replace damaged units seriously impacts on
limited budgets and lowers standards of
hygiene. Standard toilet and basin designs
often also allow the attachment of some
form of ligature, which is obviously not
desirable in an institutional environment.
Architects are often challenged by the
specific requirements of institutional design
and the lack of specialised products to cater
for these needs. Whyte House Sanitaryware
offers a solution.
Innovative range for challenging
environments
Based in Cape Town, Whyte House
Sanitaryware is a leader in innovation and
design, working to constantly improve a
range of vandal resistant and anti-ligature
sanitaryware. Realising the specific
requirements of State and local government
facilities called for a specialised product,
Whyte House has worked with users in this
environment to design a range of toilets,
basins and urinals. The result is highly
durable sanitaryware, accompanying flush
mechanisms and water controls designed

This Whyte House basin was designed
and added to the range of products
for specific applications

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Because the products cannot be penetrated
by dirt particles, the products can simply be
cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap.
Stronger deposits can be removed using
warm water and a liquid cleaning agent.
The designs have rounded, smooth
surfaces that do not allow for the attachment
of ligatures.
Whilst developed with specific usage
constraints in mind, the range still retains a
stylish design that also allows its use in non
institutional environments such as public
toilets, shopping centres and schools.

The Whyte House basin and pedestal
is vandal resistant and its unique
design enhances consumer comfort

to normalise the environment, with antivandal and anti-ligature features to help
prevent abuse and protect the safety,
security and well-being of both the user and
staff. The use of the Whyte House range
will maximise life span and minimise costs
in public institutions such as prisons and
hospitals as well as other public spaces.
Materials
The range is manufactured from polymeric
materials. The products are non porous and
homogeneous with the same composition
throughout the thickness of the material.
The warm, smooth, non porous surface
offers a distinctive advantage over other
materials. Anyone sitting on the toilet, with
a moulded on toilet seat, will find the
material comfortable against the skin’s
surface, creating a sensation that
immediately puts the user at ease.
The smooth silky seamlessness of our
sanitaryware products presents another
advantage when it comes to cleaning.

Flush Mechanisms
These Sanitaryware products are universal
and can receive any flushing mechanism,
however Whyte House recommends the
use of vandal resistant flushing devices
available from Cobra Watertech as they have
proven to be durable in conjunction with the
vandal resistant sanitaryware.

Vandal resistant
flush mechanism by
Cobra Watertech

A household name in South Africa, Cobra
Watertech’s SABS approved mechanisms
ensure reliable functioning once installed.
The mechanisms are available in both
manual and electronic versions.
Plumblink has been successfully
distributing the Whyte House range for over
two years. With branches countrywide,
Plumblink is able to provide expert advice
on the product range and its installation.
Contact Plumblink: 021 799 4400
www.plumblink.co.za
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