What is a Chute in Construction?
A chute is a type of equipment that is widely used in tall structures to conveniently and safely remove or convey debris, bricks, or other similar material from the upper levels to the ground level or basement level (which is utilized for building construction). This gadget is made up of a chain of cylindrical or conical tubes connected by chains. It can be round, square, or rectangular, and constructed of materials such as stainless steel, plastic, and others. It functions as a funnel, accepting items from the top aperture and directing them downward down its tube. This is used to transport all unwanted construction trash and garbage to a collecting location, from where it is transported or discarded.
Types of chutes in construction
- Laundry Chute
- Construction Chute
- Garbage Chute
Laundry Chute
Clothes chutes are commonly seen in hotels and households to efficiently transport soiled washing from one spot to the laundry facility. These chutes are located on each floor and have an openable gate via which users can access them. These chutes are often constructed of stainless steel or aluminum. This chute saves us time by avoiding the need for elevators and stairs for the vertical transfer of dirty clothes. It is simple to use and free of flaws. Because of construction bye-laws and other requirements, such as fire safety, these chutes were less popular in prior structures. It is capable of causing a fire to spread directly from floor to floor, putting the residents in danger.
Construction Chute
Construction chutes are most commonly found on construction sites or at demolition sites to easily transfer construction waste from the upper floors to the ground. These chutes are conical or cylindrical in shape and act as funnels. When the construction waste is dropped in it, the waste comes down through it because of gravity and is collected in a big bin. These chutes are placed outside the building.
Garbage Chute
Garbage chutes, or refuse chutes, are constructed in high-rise residential buildings. Residents can use these chutes to dispose of garbage from their floors without leaving the building. Every floor has an opening from which they can dispose of their waste through this chute. These chutes lead the waste to the composter or dumpster at the lower level.
Chutes can be constructed with different materials, shapes, and sizes (diameters).
Advantages of Chute
- The laundry and rubbish chute allows users to gather all soiled clothes and waste from different levels and store it all at once.
- A construction chute expedites the evacuation of construction trash.
- Chutes may readily replace the usage of elevators and steps for rubbish collection.
- Garbage chutes make it easier for everyone to gather the trash from floor to floor. It substitutes extra staff and saves the owner time and money.
- It is simple to set up and carry from one location to another.
