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Glossary

Welcome to the glossary section of our website where you can find further explanations for some of the key terms and phrases used in relation to our products and their applications.

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Ductile iron water and sewer pipes and fittings, valves, couplings and adaptors

Tel: 0115 930 0700
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Email: technical.pipes.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com

Ductile iron access covers and gratings

Tel: 01664 814014
Fax: 01664 812060
Email: technical.covers.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com

Cast iron soil and drain pipe and fittings, cast iron guttering

Tel: 01952 262 581
Fax: 01952 262 592
Email: technical.soildrain.uk.pipelines@saint-gobain.com