Hello,
we are planning to install a laundry chute as part of our new build.
The laundry chute is intended to be hidden in the wardrobe of the dressing room on the upper floor (UF). It should be accessible both from the dressing room and the adjacent bathroom on the UF (using a T-piece for this). On the ground floor (GF), it will extend approximately 80cm (31.5 inches) from the ceiling without any covering.
After some initial research, it seems the duct will likely have a diameter of 300mm (12 inches).
We actually prefer not to cover the duct in the utility room.
Now we are deciding on which material to use:
- PVC pipe (affordable, but possibly static electricity issues and the orange color is not very attractive... so it might still need to be covered)
- Stainless steel pipe (great appearance but expensive! Especially the required T-piece and connectors are very costly)
- Spiral seam duct (looks quite good and is affordable, even the T-piece... but we are concerned about clothes possibly getting damaged because it’s not as smooth and might rust over time?)
Has anyone had experience using a spiral seam duct for a laundry chute?
Additionally:
- What size should the round openings in the GF ceiling and wall between the dressing room and bathroom ideally be for a pipe with a 300mm (12 inches) diameter? We were thinking about 330mm (13 inches). We need to inform our general contractor, as they will make the openings.
- Does anyone know where to find reasonably priced laundry chute doors (round connection 300mm/12 inches)? Prices around 250€ are quite steep for such small doors.
We would appreciate any advice 🙂
we are planning to install a laundry chute as part of our new build.
The laundry chute is intended to be hidden in the wardrobe of the dressing room on the upper floor (UF). It should be accessible both from the dressing room and the adjacent bathroom on the UF (using a T-piece for this). On the ground floor (GF), it will extend approximately 80cm (31.5 inches) from the ceiling without any covering.
After some initial research, it seems the duct will likely have a diameter of 300mm (12 inches).
We actually prefer not to cover the duct in the utility room.
Now we are deciding on which material to use:
- PVC pipe (affordable, but possibly static electricity issues and the orange color is not very attractive... so it might still need to be covered)
- Stainless steel pipe (great appearance but expensive! Especially the required T-piece and connectors are very costly)
- Spiral seam duct (looks quite good and is affordable, even the T-piece... but we are concerned about clothes possibly getting damaged because it’s not as smooth and might rust over time?)
Has anyone had experience using a spiral seam duct for a laundry chute?
Additionally:
- What size should the round openings in the GF ceiling and wall between the dressing room and bathroom ideally be for a pipe with a 300mm (12 inches) diameter? We were thinking about 330mm (13 inches). We need to inform our general contractor, as they will make the openings.
- Does anyone know where to find reasonably priced laundry chute doors (round connection 300mm/12 inches)? Prices around 250€ are quite steep for such small doors.
We would appreciate any advice 🙂
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Allthewayup8 Mar 2023 20:22kbt09 schrieb:
[ATTACH alt="wickelfalzrohre-fuer-waescheschacht-erfahrungen-622070-4.png"]78813[/ATTACH]That’s cool, our upper floor looks almost identical, just the dimensions are a bit different, and instead of a walk-in closet, it’s an office with 9m² (97 ft²).
You have good taste 🙂
Usually, a built-in closet 120cm (47 inches) wide in the hallway is sufficient for a washing machine and dryer, with a countertop above for a laundry basket or stacking, and a wall cabinet above that. Of course, all water and ventilation connections should be planned during the shell construction phase.
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