Environmentally Friendly

Universal Shower Base has a range of shower bases for tiling or laying vinyl over, manufactured from 100% recyclable environmentally friendly composite material, designed, developed and manufactured in Australia.

This new material the Universal Environmental Composite (UEC) is derived from renewable locally sourced materials, and the manufacturing process uses low carbon emission machinery with no waste products, solvents or hazardous chemicals.

This is a major breakthrough in an industry where low carbon emissions and environmentally friendly products are becoming the only items building companies will purchase to assist them in achieving higher star ratings and energy efficiency levels.

The Universal Shower Base product range is unique and consists of not only the environmentally friendly Green Shower Base, but we are currently developing a range of environmentally friendly ancillary products that are sold in conjunction with the Green Shower Base including Tile Adhesives, Construction Adhesives, Waterproof Membranes and Waterproof Tape.

The Green Shower Base offers multiple uses and is currently used by some of the largest building companies in Australia including Mirvac, Lend Lease, Australand and McDonalds just to name a few.

The material and manufacturing process All Universal Shower Bases are manufactured from an environmentally friendly composite material that is light weight, water repellent, high compressive strength alternative to chemical based composites, containing no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), it is UV stable, chemical resistant and fire retardant. The material is currently commercially being used to manufacture shower trays for use in wet areas to stop leaking and is being reviewed for other application within the building and transport industry.

The raw materials are all sourced locally in Australia and are environmentally sustainable. The material is also VOC free and non toxic. The Manufacturing process ensures low energy consumption and zero waste products; all waste material is granulated and re-used to make another shower base. All processing is VOC free.

  • Provides for use of renewable sources
  • Reduces CO2 emissions from cradle to grave of the product
  • Generates less CO2 impact than alternative materials currently on the market during production
  • No cost impact in comparison to alternative materials
  • Light weight provides an ergonomic benefits to people handling the end product
  • Allows for use of water based adhesives if bonding is required
  • The key benefits of the Universal Shower Base

 

  • Manufactured from renewable locally sourced materials
  • 70% less CO2 emissions than alternative cement based materials
  • 100% waterproof (water-repellent)
  • 100% recyclable
  • Fire retardant
  • Similar compression strength to cement
  • 90% less oil derived material than polyester, acrylic or epoxy composites
  • No carcinogenic raw materials used
  • VOC (volatile organic compound) free
  • No bonding issues with most commercial adhesives
  • Light weight
  • Low energy rated product allowing builders to achieve higher star and energy ratings
  • Low environmental impact manufacturing process
  • Designed, developed & manufactured in Australia with all materials sourced locally