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Bungalow on Isle of Wight from birds eye view to the sea, roofed with PREFA PREFALZ in P.10 dark grey.
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Einfamilienhaus in Newel-Besslich mit PREFA Dachplatte R.16 und PREFA Dachentwässerungssystem in anthrazit
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Close-up of the Siding.X façade panels in P.10 black from PREFA on Casa Hoffe in Sappada, Italy. The aluminium façade system has been skilfully installed in a modern, abstract design that forms an attractive contrast to the visible wooden elements of the roof structure. The innovative façade solution blends seamlessly into the alpine ambience and represents the combination of functionality, durability and aesthetic building culture.
Roof drainage
Detached house in Newel-Besslich with PREFA R.16 roof tiles and PREFA roof drainage system in anthracite
Solar panel systems
Detailed view of the installation of Prefalz solar panels on a roof in Meschede
Flood protection solutions
Close-up of the PREFA flood protection made of aluminium, which always withstands flood disasters and protects the detached house in the background.
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Aluminum coils stored on wooden pallets, with a plain aluminum coil in the foreground and further aluminum coils and sheets behind it.
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Close-up of the PREFA rhomboid roof tile with water drops on the surface. The surface of the roof panel is stucco and the colour is anthracite.
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Flood protection solutions Installing ground sleeve cover

Installing ground sleeve cover

  • Open the non-lockable cover (2 screw): Use a 6 mm Allen key to loosen the screws by approx. 1 cm and continue turning the middle screw until you no longer feel any resistance, then insert the lifting tool, turn 90° and lift off the cover.
  • ALTERNATIVELY, open the non-lockable cover (1 screw): 
    Use a 5 mm Allen key to loosen the screws by approx. 1 cm, insert the lifting tool and lift off the cover.
  • When turning the centre column to the stop, make sure the seal is seated correctly. Follow the instructions in reverse to remove.
  • Close the lockable cover (2 screws): Insert the cover into the ground sleeve with the 2 screws at 90° to the marking,
    turn the lifting tool back 90° and tighten the 2 screws using a 6 mm Allen key.
  • ALTERNATIVELY, close the non-lockable cover (1 screw):
    Insert the cover and tighten the screw with a 5 mm Allen key.
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