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What it takes to be "Thaler or Equal"
When specifications read Thaler or Equal, it is responsibility of specifiers and building owners to determine what it means to be 'Or Equal'. The following data has been presented to quickly help assess the comparative merits of 'competitive' products. Thaler Roof Drain products have several value added features that should be considered when trying to equate the 'Or Equal'.
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Added Features
Fast installation; all Thaler new and retrofit roof drains are quickly installed in a few minutes or less vs. nearly an hour for some competitive products.
Fits more leader diameters (as a applicable); accommodates all leader sizes 2” to 10” (51 mm to 254 mm) diameter.
ANSI Approved; All Thaler roof drains conform to ANSI A112.212-Roof Drains.
Modern accessories; compare Thaler accessories with our competition with regard to best and most up-to-date offering (see Thaler Roof Drain Options literature). Check out fast, new-to-the-industry EPDM retrofit seal, PVC or bituminous coated flashing deck flanges, and T-7 Flow Control accessory.
New RDX30 series drain; brand new all-purpose, patented retrofit design provides unique 360º membrane clamping ring (compression unit), super fast installation, superior outlet-to-leader seal and the toughest vandalproof strainer on the market today.
100% corrosion free; all drains are manufactured using non-corrosive metals or other materials (non galvanized or other non-durable materials).
Traded deck flange; can be PVC coated for proper weld of PVC membrane or bituminous painted for proper adhesion of BUR or ModBit membrane.
Super-Seal EPDM Retrofit Drain Seal; patented EPDM sealing ring provides a superior outlet-to-leader seal in the event drains or pipes become clogged (see Thaler Roof Drain Options literature).
Vandlproof strainer (as applicable); non-removable dome strainer eliminates improper strainer installation or lost strainers that can result in plugged drains, while vandalproof hinged gate (allen-key openable) allows drains, to be cleaned if necessary.
20 year Warranty; guaranteed against leaks, condensation and defects in materials and/or manufacture when installed in accordance with Thaler "Installation Instructions".
Maintenance-Free; apart from industry recommended semi-annual preventative inspection to keep drains clear of debris, Thaler drains do not require any maintenance.
Written Installation Instructions; provided with every Thaler product.
 

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