NEW TO THE MARKET FROM YEOMAN RAINGUARD –ALUMINIUM COPING AND CILLS

Yeoman Rainguard, already renowned for its quality range of rainwater systems, has launched new Aluminium coping and cill products for the commercial construction market.

Th e Squareline flat Aluminium coping system protects wall tops and parapets from exposure to the elements and water ingress. The sleek, clean-line design of the coping gives a pleasing aesthetic finish. Fixed using a clip-over method, it conceals mechanical fixings, which importantly provides a tight, waterproof finish.

Formed from aluminium, the maintenance-free coping is a durable and long-lasting option assisting in extending the lifecycles of buildings and offering cost savings in repair and maintenance.

A luminium is a naturally fire-resistant material with a high melting point, heat transfer and reflective properties, which results in the reduction of heat impact on a building structure.

Yeoman Rainguard will manufacture the Squareline coping to clients’ required sizes for the perfect fit and installation. It can also be supplied in any desired colour, be that a match to a RAL, BS, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, or any other colour reference, giving the unique ability to match or contrast with fenestration and masonry finishes.

T he new Aluminium cills again afford protection from the elements to wood and stone external cills. Designed with the same clean, sleek lines, they, too, have the option of colour matching to fenestration and rainwater systems.

A s with all of Yeoman Rainguard ranges, full technical support, including installation instructions and guides, are accessible by calling the office or going to the Rainguard website. An installation service is available from Yeoman Rainguard, using approved installers, providing an accurate and quick fixing process.

For further information on Yeoman Rainguard’s new products, visit the below website.

Aqualisa Extends Mian Mixer Shower Series Designed For Housebuilder And Hospitality Sectors

AQUALISA www.aqualisa.co.uk

Aqualisa has expanded its premium Mian shower collection with the introduction of six new models designed specifically for the housebuilder, contract and hospitality sectors. With a choice of contemporary square or round styling, plus single-outlet, dual-outlet and bath shower mixer options, each model features a high-quality chrome finish, brass body and metal handles with cool touch surface technology and a temperature override for added safety. The Mian range is engineered to exceptional standards, is fully compliant with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) quality criteria, and is backed by the Aqualisa five-year guarantee on registration.

01959 560010 enquiries@aqualisa.co.uk

20 Years Of Reaching New Heights Premier Loft Ladders

Premier Loft Ladders is celebrating its 20th anniversary of supplying the highest quality loft ladders. Over the years, Premier Loft Ladders has continued to offer the very best technical and design advice to both the architectural and construction industry, as well as private homeowners. Furthermore, its product range has steadily evolved to support changing industry trends and needs. This is best demonstrated by its expanding range of highly-insulated and Passive House-certified loft ladders that help to support a more sustainable future. Contact Premier Loft Ladders to find out more and discuss your project.

www.premierloftladders.co.uk

Collaboration Is Key Sidey

01394 214413 sales@premierloftladders.co.uk www.sidey.co.uk

The Scottish Government has published its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. This includes a route map of ambitions and actions that, coupled with detailed sectoral plans and the forthcoming Climate Change Plan, will guide decision making and policy support over this decade. With this in mind and a focus on increasing energy efficiency within properties, net-zero targets and an acute awareness of the need to get specifications right, Sidey has a dedicated team in place that can certify compliance with the current regulations while ensuring the correct specifications are used through effective collaboration with the client. Sidey windows and doors can achieve low U-values that will meet current requirements.

01738 634803 info@sidey.co.uk

BRADITE FLOOR-IT ON THE MENU

Bradite’s versatile, high-performance floor coating, Floor-It, rose to a number of challenges encountered by Norwich-based JB Decorating Services on bars and restaurant projects across the country.

Fl oor-It is a low-odour acrylic paint suited to mediumtraffic areas. It provides an extremely durable surface, which is mark, stain and petrol resistant. Its quickdrying abilities – touch dry in just 30 minutes and recoatable after an hour – mean it is highly recommended for business or commercial use, where speed of completion is a major consideration.

“ We were after a floor paint that was quick drying and hardwearing,” said Jake Bygrave from JB Decorating Services. His regular supplier, Brewers’ South Norwich branch, recommended the Floor-It product.

“ I was very impressed with it. The application was fantastic,” says Jake, who decorated the floors of three bars in London, Plymouth and York, each with different substrates.

O ne floor was a non-porous concrete floor and another had been previously painted. As a versatile floor paint suitable for a range of internal or external surfaces, Floor-It was the ideal topcoat for a smooth, durable finish. The third premises had a floor newly fitted with plyboard, and here Bradite One Can was used as a strengthening primer.

M aking use of the range of products available from Bradite has ensured a first-rate finish for three demanding jobs. Jake’s verdict? “Brilliant!”

F. BALL CUTS WAITING TIMES AT ROYAL DERBY HOSPITAL

F. BALL AND CO.

Malmo Adds Eight Pressed Bevel Designs To Its Rigid Senses Lvt Collection

MALMO www.malmoflooring.com

Malmo has added eight stylish new pressed bevel plank designs to its Rigid Senses luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring range. Suitable for a wide variety of applications, including kitchens and bathrooms, the planks feature an eased bevelled edge that enhances the appearance of the flooring to be even closer to real wood than ever while offering the practical benefits of increased water resistance and enhanced cleanability. With the new designs, the bevelled edge of the flooring is formed by pressing down the surface layer into the joint during the manufacturing process rather than cutting through it like painted bevel alternatives.

08457 298298 info@malmoflooring.com www.f-ball.co.uk

F. Ball and Co.’s Stopgap 1500 AquaPro has been used alongside the company’s Styccobond F46 pressuresensitive vinyl adhesive to provide a time-saving solution for installing floorcoverings in Derbyshire’s largest hospital. The floors in the ward required refurbishing as the old floorcoverings had become worn. Requiring a time-saving solution, contractors opted to use F. Ball’s Stopgap 1500 AquaPro water-mix smoothing underlayment, avoiding the need to remove old adhesive residues. A bespoke two-tone design, resembling a river running through the children’s ward with ‘islands’ of colour either side, was created by cutting shapes from two different colours of Polyflor Classic Mystique PUR vinyl sheet flooring, with the pieces adhered using F. Ball’s Styccobond F46 pressure-sensitive adhesive.

01538 361633

TOP-PERFORMING CABERMDF

Pro And Pro Mr From West Fraser

WEST FRASER mail@f-ball.co.uk uk.westfraser.com

Both CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR from timber product specialist, West Fraser, are premium-grade medium-density fibreboards developed for interior joinery. Their uniform consistency offers all the benefits of timber but without natural defects. Due to their construction and smooth surfaces, CaberMDF Pro and Pro MR are ideal for use where intricate detailing is required; plus, the boards are ideally suited to machining and surface finishing, as well as being able to accept high-quality paint finishes. Both are easy to saw, drill and rout cleanly without chipping or splintering. Therefore, elaborate detailing is possible, while for the most artistic of interior designers, developers or builders, the boards will even accept foils and ornate veneers.

01786 812921

Ideal Heating Launches Heat Pump Range For Commercial Buildings

IDEAL HEATING www.idealcommercialboilers.com/products/ecomod

Leading heating appliance manufacturer, Ideal Heating, has launched a new range of monobloc air-source heat pumps to help improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on natural gas within commercial buildings. Available in six outputs and seven models (14kW, 14kW [single phase], 18, 26, 32, 50 and 70kW), the ECOMOD range provides a minimum A++ Energy-related Products (ErP) efficiency rating and high co-efficient of performance (COP) rating of up to 4.85. R32 refrigerant ensures a low global warming potential (GWP). The heat pumps also include an inverter-controlled compressor that can control the building temperature based on specific requirements of the space, further enhancing the efficiency of a building.

VENT-AXIA’S MARKET-LEADING DMEV SHORTLISTED AT ENERGY SAVING AWARDS

VENT-AXIA www.vent-axia.com 0344

Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it was shortlisted in the inaugural Energy Saving Awards 2022. The VentAxia Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C has been named a finalist in the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of Year’ Award category. This follows shortlistings for this highlyefficient de-centralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) unit in both the H&V Awards and the HVR Awards, consolidating Vent-Axia’s market-leading position as the company takes another step towards offering more sustainable choices for customers. The Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C is a highly-efficient dMEV unit designed for kitchen, utility and bathroom applications.

GILBERTS DELIVERS “FANTASTIC” PERFORMANCE FOR VIRGIN’S UK FIRST GILBERTS

ADVANCED’S EVACGO OFFERS IDEAL SOLUTION TO MEET PART B OF BUILDING REGULATIONS

ADVANCED uk.advancedco.com

Now that amended Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations has come into effect, Advanced is offering the ideal solution with its compliant evacuation alert system, EvacGo. To comply with the amended Part B, an evacuation alert system should be provided in accordance with BS 8629 Code of Practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in England. Advanced’s EvacGo evacuation alert system offers peace of mind as it was designed alongside fire industry leaders specifically to meet the recommendations of BS 8629. EvacGo has been developed to support any evacuation strategy chosen by the fire and rescue service and operates completely independently of fire detection systems.

0345 894 7000 evacgo@advancedco.com

M-AR FACTORY PURCHASE SETS COURSE FOR THE FUTURE

M-AR www.gilbertsblackpool.com

M-AR has completed the purchase of its existing manufacturing facility in Hull, further strengthening its position and ensuring it can keep pace with current demand as well as preparing for future growth in the offsite construction sector. M-AR, which describes itself as a “contractor with a factory”, is currently embarking on a significant programme of growth underpinned by continuous re-investment into the business, including purchasing new equipment, hiring more staff and undertaking innovative training programmes. The recent purchase of its dedicated 100,000ft2 manufacturing facility, which is valued at £3m and can produce around 400 modules per year, is a key part of this plan.

Gilberts has risen to the challenge of delivering indoor air quality to a constantlyevolving brief for a high-profile luxury hotel. The new Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh is the first in the UK for the brand and has overcome a complex array of challenges in its construction over the past four years. The £65m, 222-bedroom venue sits in the heart of the ancient city – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Three listed buildings have been merged into a cohesive whole with the addition of new-build elements and a suspended glass link bridge. The team of ICA Studios (architect), Thomas Johnstone (main contractor) and Emtec (building services) worked closely with the supply chain. Emtec turned to Gilberts to supply the ventilation grilles and diffusers to ensure the supply and return of air from the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system to the hotel. A stand-out element has been Gilberts’ GHV double deflection grilles, specially produced in a bronze finish to sit within 200-year-old wood-panelled walls. Gilberts provided a raft of different powder-coated finishes to the diverse LG linear bar grilles in the bedrooms. The DG4 louvre-faced diffusers, GSF swirl diffusers and GSLS linear slot diffusers utilised to supply the correct ambient conditions throughout the hotel were similarly specified in various colours to reflect the aesthetics required for each area.

01253 766911 info@gilbertsblackpool.co.uk