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Get the job done right with Bond It. Offering a wide range of products and services to the building and construction market. Boasting a portfolio of over 450 products from silicones, adhesives, bitumen solutions, waterproofers, smoothing compounds, cleaners, the list goes on. Stocked nationwide by independant builders merchants the Bond It name is synonymous with high quality at affordable prices

Manufactured in the UK, Bond It’s products are widely used in construction projects worldwide and have been a recognised brand amongst professionals for nearly two decades.

Operating from a state-of-the -art production and warehousing facility that spans over 100,000m2 in West Yorkshire. An established British manufacturer for nearly 20 years Bond It maintains stringent control throughout all its production processes being accredited to ISO9001, 14001 and are in the final stages of achieving 45001. Over 85% of our product portfolio is manufactured here in the UK. Quality assured all the way. Continual investment into new products and plant and machinery is key to our success. Large reinvestment has been put back into the company since 2012 to ensure our production processes are optimised to the full. Manufacturing capabilities include: Silicone compounding, automated filling machines for adhesives and chemicals, solvent plant, cementitious powder plant and hybrid filling. We have the ability to fill 155 cartridges per minute equating to 375,000 per week with one shift, or 45 million per annum, and produce 90,000 litres of PVA per week, 10.8 million litres per annum.

After sealing a recent joint venture agreement with one of India’s fastest growing manufacturers of pipes and piping systems, Astral Poly Technik Limited, this additional backing has also accelerated Bond Its ambitious and global plans for the future, offering our growing customer base more products in more volumes than ever before.

Success in the United States with subsidiary group Seal It Services Inc. is also creating opportunities. Expansion plans to supply to the US market with a wide range of silicones, adhesives and hybrid roofing products has taken the name worldwide.

With an ever growing range of innovative and tried and tested formulations Bond It can offer products for nearly every trade application, from tiling, plumbing, roofing, DIY, to glazing, landscaping, sealing, flooring and carpentry. Fully supported by a Team of Technical experts, Bond It has the answers when it comes to choosing the right products. If you want the job done right choose Bond It, the tradesmans choice.

As a leading UK Manufacturer of Hybrid Sealants Bond It have now launched their “next generation” Hybrid Roofing Membrane on to the market. Seal It Liquid

Membrane, an easy to apply one coat roof seal, is a modern alternative to traditional GRP, PU and bitumen roof coatings. It is highly reflective, solvent-free, non-flammable liquid membrane formulated for professional roofing applications and requires no special training to apply. Seal It Liquid Membrane is designed to be used on its own, however, in more demanding situations it can be used in conjunction with a primer, accelerator (which allows for the material to be applied at subzero temperatures), reinforcement mat and edging and trimming sealer, the system offers a high performance, permanently flexible, watertight, durable, weatherproofing barrier for all existing roof substrates guaranteed for 25 years.

Providing primerless adhesion on a wide variety of building and roofing substrates, it has excellent resistance to ageing, ultra-violet and discolouration. It also provides water vapour permeability, allowing the surface to breathe. Under test conditions, Seal It was shown to have superb cool roof thermal properties outperforming black bitumen by 36% at just 0.8mm thickness. It was also 11.3% more efficient than solar reflective paint all helping to reduce energy costs.

Based on advanced hybrid technology, Seal It remains permanently flexible. It does not harden or soften under extreme weather conditions with very high stability to temperature variations (from -50°C to +120°C), to UV radiation and to external chemical attack. It offers many benefits including ease of application, fast curing times, no solvent and virtually odourless and can even be applied on to damp surfaces. Available in grey and white in 5L and 20L eyecatching tins.

For more information on Seal It contact our Sales Team on 01422 315300 or visit www.bond-it.co.uk

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Earthborn doubles silicate colours

Exterior masonry is probably the toughest test of all for a paint. It needs to be durable and weatherproof, as well as good looking - and not all masonry paints were born equal. Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint is a highly durable, breathable and weather resistant mineral paint.

Earthborn believes its Ecopro Silicate Masonry System is the most advanced masonry paint available and in response to a growing demand, it is increasing the colours available from 24 to 48, offering plenty of choice.

The system comprises a primer and paint, which together form a chemical bond with the underlying mineral substrate. The result is a very hard wearing, water and weather resistant barrier, yet it is highly breathable, which prevents moisture damage within walls.

Now, both the primer and all of the 48 paint colours are available in 100ml tester pots, so the whole system can be tested on site. The new colour card and tester pots can be ordered from the Earthborn website.

Conventional acrylic based paints may stop rain driving into a wall but they also create a barrier that stops moisture escaping. It’s widely recognised that unless a wall can breathe through the paint there will be a build up of moisture within the wall, causing blown paint and plaster or render.

Being water based and free of oils and acrylics, Ecopro silicate paint is virtually VOC and toxin free. That means it is very environmentally friendly and better for the health of decorators.

It’s a simple three-coat system: a primer followed by two paint coats (the first diluted with 10-20% primer). The system can be used on any porous mineral surface such as stone, brick, concrete, harling, plaster and render.

If a wall has been painted previously, the preparation differs depending on the type of paint used. For limewash, all that’s required is a good scrub to get rid of any loose paint. Ecopro silicate will happily bond with limewash.

It gives a classic matt finish that will not discolour over time. It even helps prevent algae growth and mould.

Earthborn conservatively states a lifespan of 15 years for the Ecopro Silicate Masonry System but fully expects applications to last much longer. There are buildings painted with silicate paint more than 80 years ago, which are still in excellent condition.

Look for inspiration on Earthborn’s Instagram page @earthbornpaints and kick-start your project by ordering a free Silicate Masonry Paint colour card showing the new enlarged range of 48 colours and 100 ml tester pots of primer and paint - all available from the Earthborn website.

www.earthbornpaints.co.uk

Resin Bound Surfacing Continues to Surge in Popularity

Resin Bound has seen unprecedented growth in demand over the last 5 years, becoming the fastest growing surfacing solution in the UK for driveways, paths and patios, and a firm favourite with specifiers and installers alike.

Offering wide-ranging practical and aesthetic advantages over traditional surfacing solutions such as concrete, macadam and block paving, Resin Bound has become an integral feature of many landscaping and home renovation projects. As climate change and unpredictable weather become everyday issues with serious consequences, any solution which protects and potentially ‘futureproofs’ a property is of interest.

Government legislation stipulates new driveways must comply with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) regulations, and because Resin Bound (when laid on a suitable sub-base) is SuDS compliant, planning permission is not required - a huge plus for new builds and renovations.

Additionally, its permeable nature prevents the build-up of water. Handling up to 850L of water per m2 per minute means that a Resin Bound driveway will be free from puddles even in the heaviest rain.

Additional advantages include low maintenance, weed resistance and anti-slip properties.

As well as being practical, Resin Bound is also an incredibly attractive and versatile choice. With a wideranging choice of single aggregate colours and blends available, the design of any Resin Bound project is limited only by a designer’s imagination. Colours can be combined to create geometric patterns, personalised letters, bespoke logos and contrasting colour blocks.

The new DALTEX Bespoke range features 46 stunning Resin Bound blends. Colours span the spectrum, from stylish greys and silvers to deep reds to golden browns and yellows - making it ideal for contemporary and traditional properties of all ages and styles.

Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates specialises in sourcing the highest quality materials from quarries across the UK and worldwide – and have done so since 1984. As one of the largest aggregate manufacturers in the UK and the home of DALTEX - the no. 1 Resin Bound brand in the UK - the company offers 100% stock availability with next day nationwide delivery.

The DALTEX UVR System has also been awarded certification by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) - the highest industry standard available.

Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is committed to providing the training needed to help specifiers and A one-day training course is run from the company’s purpose-built training facility in Derbyshire. Run by independent, experienced Resin Bound contractors - the day includes hands-on practical training alongside product information including the mix design and installation techniques required to meet BBA standards.

The course costs £75pp (exc. VAT) and every attendee is provided with a free DALTEX sample case worth £20, a hydrometer and thermometer to take away. A certificate of attendance is also provided.

Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is committed to working closely with landscape designers and architects and contractors and builders to create high quality Resin Bound installations.

With over 35 years experience, the sales and technical teams are on hand to offer practical advice about every aspect of Resin Bound - from initial specification through to finished installation - and you don’t need to be a current customer to ask a question!

An extensive online knowledge centre is also available on resinbondedaggregates.com. This instant resource answers the most commonly asked questions regarding Resin Bound.

Want to know more? The in-house team is more than happy to provide additional information and answer any questions you may have.

Contact: W: www.resinbondedaggregates.com E: leanne@derbyaggs.com T: 01629 636500

“For example, the washers tend to be used sporadically. During a busy weekend there could be a demand for eight to ten people battling to use the machines at once, during the week there might be one or two. That meant we had to store a decent volume of hot water ‘just in case’ in the form of a storage water heater. Needless to say, keeping the stored volume at optimum temperature 24/7 was often wasted energy, a really bad, expensive idea all round.”

Clearly the site needed to change the system to one that could cater for these fluctuations without running up huge energy bills and the solution wasn’t hard to find.

“I was made aware of Infinity water heaters installed in similar applications to mine and in general their experiences with their products and their personnel, such as the local Rinnai sales consultant, were consistently positive and professional.”

“The beauty of working with Rinnai is the service they offer. We presented the project to Rinnai’s Technical Sales team who came up with the design, configured the sizes of unit required and delivered the system complete and to a very tight timescale – this was key as the existing water heater had developed a leak and I was extremely mindful that the business had to remain operational to satisfy local demand. We are very happy with Rinnai and will be spreading the word,” adds Ray Gallimore.

Now two HDC1500i internal mounted water heaters with secondary circulation provide hot water for 12 commercial machines, plus a sink and a wash hand basin.

“The Rinnai system has resulted in an energy reduction and gas saving due to higher efficiencies and because we are no longer maintaining large amounts of stored hot water. It’s not rocket science to work that out!”

“In terms of gas usage running costs compared to the old wasteful storage system, our bills have virtually been halved since the Rinnai system went live five months ago which is absolutely tremendous,” says Gallimore. Rinnai’s heavy-duty condensing range uses two heat exchangers to capture residual heat from flue gases to pre-heat incoming water, with the HDC1500i turning in 105% net efficiencies*. These figures add up to considerable on-going energy savings when compared with traditional gas fired stored water systems.

With a Rinnai condensing unit, temperature is regulated to within +/-1ºC via ‘smart’ internal controls without any variation of temperature at the outlet even when water is drawn off elsewhere. All models have full electronic ignition, no pilot light and operate on demand only, so there is no gas consumption when the unit is idle.

The units are easily configured in a manifold arrangement, ensuring there will never be a shortfall of instant hot water whatever the demand.

Rinnai, the UK’s leading manufacturer of the ErP A-rated Infinity range of continuous flow condensing gas-fired water heaters, supplies the best energy efficient range of low-NOx water heating units currently on the market.

Advanced condensing heat exchangers combined with innovative burner technology ensures that every cubic metre of gas is used to the maximum on HDC 1500i.

Legionella proliferation is answered by Rinnai: the company has developed additional ‘SMART’ controls for secondary return DHW systems in the form of an advanced temperature control system which allows for safe running of water at 42°C core temperature during the day and 60°C at a time when the building is closed. By the time the building reopens, core temperature is 42°C for safe use.

Another Rinnai innovation addresses an age-old industry problem with hot water delivery - lime scale build-up. The company’s integrated scale control system is an innovative solution and comes in the form of an LC (lime check) code on the display of the controller. boilers and water heaters will accumulate scale deposits when used within hard water areas over time. Lime scale consists of calcium carbonate (calcite) with lesser amounts of other calcium salts such as the sulphate. Sometimes lime scale deposits contain corrosion debris and this scale build-up can affect the water heaters by reducing their efficiency and overall performance.

Ultimately, ongoing use with hard water may shorten the lifespan of conventional water heating appliances and systems. To safeguard against this Rinnai units continually self-monitor for lime scale deposits around the heat exchanger. If a lime scale build up has being identified, a message is sent to the built-in interface panel on the front of the appliance. The message is displayed as ‘LC’, which alerts the end user that it is time to call a Rinnai service agent to perform a lime scale flush to clear the potentially harmful deposits. This avoids and eliminates the adverse effects associated with lime scale build up, including lower energy efficiencies and rapid product de-generation.

Rinnai’s HDC range offers condensing technology with up to 107% gross efficiency, ultra-low-NOx of less than 20 ppm, a widely expansive modulation range of 54kW-4kW and high flow rates of 37/ltr/min. Add to these benefits are the peace of mind of an extended warranty, a top A-rating exceeding the demands of eco-labelling legislation, the flexibility of external wall mounting and delivery to site with all relevant accessories and the knowledge that the HDC range is future-proofed against future regulatory and legislative changes.