Refurb & Developer Update - November 2020

REFURB &

DEVELOPER November 2020

UPDATE

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LOAD, SEAL, REPEAT 3 simple steps.

If you want to make a positive difference to the environmental impact of your work it can be as easy as that to make a start.

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You know it makes sense.

Sustainable sealants – lock and Re-load For most of us involved in the building industry, reducing our environmental impact is an increasingly important priority. One small step that can make a big difference is taking a fresh look at your use of sealants.

Every year, it’s estimated that a staggering one hundred million used sealant cartridges are sent to landfill in the UK. That equates to around 6,000 tonnes of non-degradable waste - with at least some of it being produced by the glazing industry.

One company which has found an innovative way of addressing this problem is British-based, Bond It. As David Moore, Managing Director at the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, grouts and other building chemicals, explains: “For all businesses - including those in the sealant applicator sector - the case for adopting more sustainable products and working practices has never been stronger. Aside from protecting the environment for future generations, going greener can deliver major benefits in other areas such as potentially reduced costs and increased marketing opportunities.

“It’s for this reason that Bond It remains committed to enhancing our range with environmentally friendly products that still offer all the performance of their more traditional, less green counterparts. A prime example of this can be found in our Reload range.”

Better by design Bond It’s Reload range of silicones employs a unique reusable design that helps to minimise waste to landfill offering a solution around sustainable packaging. The system is designed for use with special sausage refills. Currently being offered, three of Bond It’s most popular silicones and sealants, WP100, Frame-Mate and Multi-Mate, with a view to rolling out the concept to other products in the range at a later date.

How the Reload refillable system works is simple. The silicone is supplied in the form of EU3 aluminium foil sausages that can be replaced as needed. The end of this refill is removed with scissors before the nozzle is attached as normal. The sealant can then be dispensed using an ordinary skeleton gun and once the refill is used up, the aluminium slug can be simply and cleanly removed and disposed of before another refill is reloaded.

Going green As well as being incredibly easy to use, the Reload system also offers significant environmental benefits. In particular, both the cartridge and the nozzle are completely recyclable while Reload’s refillable nature also means that any excess silicone in the nozzle doesn’t go to waste.

But the green benefits don’t stop there. The reusable nature of Reload also results in a

considerable reduction in the amount of waste generated and subsequently requiring disposal.

“Aside from helping to reduce the enormous number of sealant cartridges currently being sent to landfill, the Reload system also delivers a significant reduction in packaging use and subsequent waste,” explains David.

“In fact, compared to traditional spent sealant cartridges, a used Reload refill is up to 60% lighter and 80% smaller in volume.

“This offers major benefits against a backdrop where site waste disposal costs are now determined by waste type and weight. It’s also particularly pertinent when we take into consideration the legal requirement for Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) on all building projects over £300,000 which seek to increase waste reduction, recovery and recycling.” Coupled with landfill shortages around the corner and increasing site costs imposed by the Government, this will lead to increased transportation costs as waste will need to travel further.

As a further benefit, the aluminium foil packaging employed on the refills ensures that the silicone boasts twice the product shelf life of traditional cartridges. This helps to significantly reduce spoilage. Plus, the reduction in packaging also helps to make the refills lighter and more space effective than traditional alternatives.

As David concludes: “As a business, Bond It has always had a firm focus on product development and on pioneering new solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industries we serve. As a result, we continue to enhance our range with products that not only set new standards in terms of performance and technical innovation, but also environmental credentials.

“Reload is a prime example of this commitment. Its greener, more sustainable nature makes it an ideal choice for any organisation or individual that uses silicones and sealants and that wants to reduce their environmental impact.”

Potentially it will also be a more cost effective option to consider if the Government pass legislation in 2022 to tax imported plastic packaging that does not contain at least 30% recycled content. With current cartridges being produced from 100% virgin plastic there will be a cost

increase that inevitably will be passed on to end users of these products.

Switching to greener systems, like the Reload concept, will reap commercial benefits as well as tackling the increasing issue of single use plastic and its devastating affect on the planet.

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DON’T CRACK UP Bond It, one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has launched a new sealant to compliment its already growing silicone and sealant range.

No Crack Caulk, introduced under the Companys Superheros Brand, is a water resistant, high quality decorators caulk that prevents craze cracking when painted. This white, solvent-free, water-based sealant is highly flexible, with a joint movement capability up to 12.5% and can be overpainted within 1 hour.

With excellent gap-filling properties this hard wearing Caulk contains a fungicide to retard mould growth and is suitable for use on both interior and exterior jobs.

Adheres to most surfaces without the use of a primer and is non-corrosive to metals.

It is more resistant to movement than most standard caulks and is longer lasting.

Perfect for sealing around window frames, architraves,cornices PVC profile trim & cladding, plasterboard joints and for sealing cracks and gaps in plaster, brickwork, concrete, skirting boards and walls.

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Local shops for local people…

During the current pandemic, now more than ever local retailers (and businesses) need your help to continue to serve the community.

Small and independent retailers are important to the economic fabric of our society and are at the heart of our communities, it is important that we get behind them and show our support - we all play a part in their existence.

Why does The IPG support Independents?

With a network of over 200 carefully selected member locations nationwide, The IPG encourages, plumbers, installers, and homeowners to shop locally and buy all their plumbing, heating, and bathroom goods from their local independent retailers (online and offline).

Why? Because local independents can be like a breath of fresh air,

bringing much-needed originality and variety into communities. They are the backbone of our economy, run by local people, and you cannot beat the personal touch of an owner who knows the area. They tend to learn more about their customers and are much more likely to go above and beyond the call of duty, helping when they can, often giving you more choice and variety.

Working with many brands from across the plumbing, heating, and bathroom sector, The IPG members can provide the same types of deals, if not better, then many well-known chains. What is more, when spending with local independent retailers, the money tends

ingenious new ways to continue trading and to evolve, whilst safeguarding customers and staff.”

to stay in your community, which means other businesses and people in the area benefit.

Small independent businesses are much better at acting fast and adapting to a changing market and IPG members are no exception. They have been able to change their plans or strategy much faster than larger competitors, with many demonstrating some amazing examples of reworking their businesses to offer essential services or goods during these unusual times.

Nike Lovell, IPG’s Head of Marketing said; “It is testament to the resolve of our members that they reacted quickly to Covid-19 challenges, adapting their businesses so they could continue to service and support their customers.

Many have implemented

She went on to say: “We have seen some amazing examples of business acumen; members have been very creative to ensure they have new ways of safely maintaining a high level of support to their neighbourhoods.”

How can you help? If you have a local store that you support, look them up on social media platforms and follow and share with your friends and family, this will help grow their exposure. You can also help your independent to build trust with others, by giving a review on-line.

It takes passion and dedication to run a small independent business, so shop local, buy from an independent and support your community.

Supporting Independents

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Mace £500m Stevenage town centre revamp approved Mace has gained planning for its £500m scheme to revamp 14.5 acres of Stevenage town centre The proposal, known as SG1 will eventually provide more than 1,800 new homes, 3,500 sq m of retail and commercial floor space, a new public garden square and park and a new primary school.

As the developer working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council, Mace will also deliver an integrated public services hub comprising health facilities, library, retail and workspaces, offering people and businesses new opportunities to thrive.

Sustainability is at the heart of the design – new green spaces and tree planting are a central theme for the masterplan proposals. Phase one of the masterplan will see two big plots redeveloped with housing and ground floor retail.

At Arrival Square – Plot A- around 264 mainly balconied flats will be delivered in buildings around a central courtyard.

Mark Reynolds, chief executive at Mace, said: “The planning permission approval for SG1 is an important step in building a better town centre in Stevenage.

A second site known as plot K will be home to nearly 500 build to rent flats in block rising to 19 storeys framing an open central courtyard.

“We are confident that a review at national level will conclude that our ambitious regeneration plans for the town can act as a blueprint of economic growth and future opportunity for many towns across the UK.

Work is already underway in the town, where Mace is managing the improvements to the historic Town Square, bringing new places to eat and drink, flexible workspaces and conference facilities.

“As we look towards the UK’s critical economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods and opportunities, regeneration proposals like this will be vital to our success.”

West Burton C Power Station granted development consent The application for the proposed West Burton C Power Station has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Development consent has been given for the West Burton C Power Station to be located within the wider West Burton Power station site, approximately 3.5km to the south of Gainsborough, with a generating capacity of up to 299MW. The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Ltd on 30 April 2019 and accepted for Examination on 23 May 2019. Following an Examination during which the Applicant, Statutory Consultees and Interested Parties were given the opportunity to provide evidence to the Examining Authority, a Recommendation was made to the Secretary of State on 21 July 2020.

The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said: “This is the 96th Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and 60th Energy project to have been examined and decided well within the timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008. The examination of the application was completed well within the statutory timescale of six months followed by a recommendation made to the Secretary of State for Transport. This provides developers and investors with the confidence to build and improve the transport networks this country needs.” developer-update.co.uk

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New smart tech roof window upgrade from VELUX® is designed to help installers reap the benefits Leading roof window manufacturer VELUX® has introduced a new promotion which is set to make it easier for installers to promote the benefits of VELUX INTEGRA® to their customers.

Starting in August and running until the end of the year, homeowners purchasing VELUX INTEGRA® electric and solar powered roof windows* can receive a free VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO kit worth £220. This complimentary upgrade will make it easier for installers to showcase the impact INTEGRA windows will have on their clients’ projects.

VELUX INTEGRA® is an innovative system of roof windows, blinds and shutters that can be controlled with one touch of a pre-paired wall switch, with rain sensors automatically closing roof windows at the first sign of a downpour.

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO takes the INTEGRA® range to the next level, offering total indoor climate control.

Smart sensors continuously monitor temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in customers’ homes and adjust their roof windows to create a healthier indoor climate.

Grant Sneddon, Product Manager at VELUX, said: “As homeowners everywhere adjust to their new normal, improving our indoor spaces has never been more important, especially in busy areas of the home such as the kitchen or dining room which are ideal places for a VELUX INTEGRA and ACTIVE combination.

“We hope that this offer will give installers a chance to upsell some of our products and drive revenue for themselves in the process.”

Installers can help customers take advantage of this offer until the end of December 2020, simply by creating a VELUX Rewards account and uploading their invoice. Approved purchases of VELUX INTEGRA roof windows will automatically generate an email with instructions to claim a free ACTIVE kit.

can be spent with top-brand partners including M&S, Argos, TK Maxx, H&M and many more.

Up to £30 in VELUX Rewards per roof window will also be available, which

For more information, visit velux.co.uk/activeupgrade

Windows can even be controlled when customers are on the go, thanks to the VELUX ACTIVE app, which is compatible with voice-controlled virtual assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant.

The ACTIVE kit can be delivered to the property where the windows were installed and comes ready to fit and with full instructions included.

This means that once it arrives, home owners can install the kit themselves, saving installers time ahead of their next client project. *- One free VELUX ACTIVE kit will be offered per invoice where a purchase of VELUX INTEGRA® electric and solar roof windows has been made. Terms and conditions apply, see velux.co.uk/activeupgrade for more details.

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Making the Hotel Experience Safe COVID-19 has affected every sector across the globe, and the hospitality industry is among the hardest hit.

Research* suggests that recovery to pre-COVID-19 levels could take until 2023—or later and like so many industries, hospitality will also see both subtle and substantial changes in the post-pandemic era.

The consumer is embracing the need for safeguards while travelling, staying in hotels, and eating in restaurants. On the list of things that will make them feel pandemic-safe, are contactless check-ins and check-outs, smart-phone ordering at tables, masks, and visors and critically, robust hygiene protocols.

After the kitchens or food delivery areas, it is in bathrooms, washrooms and WC’s that consumers will judge whether an establishment has taken hygienic safety seriously.

Businesses that can highlight both stringent procedures and the best in hygienic bathroom design will be in the best position to get back to pre-pandemic trading.

Specifying Bathroom Confidence for Customers Throughout the COVID crisis, VitrA products have been available and fully supported an essential consideration for bathroom specifiers that need products that are proven and backed up

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with full service along with spares in this intensely hard-working sector.

VitrA is recognised as one of the most innovative manufacturers of complete bathroom solutions and is exceptionally well equipped to help hoteliers and restaurateurs meet the many challenges that COVID-19 has created.

Whether that be reducing touch-points with no contact flushing and water delivery or guarding against virus and bacteria build-up with special finishes on ceramic ware and tiles, VitrA can create bathrooms that are both safe and design led.

What Gives a Bathroom User Confidence?

Confidence comes from reducing touch points and from the human senses, feel, smell, sight, and sound.

Not only does the bathroom need to look and be clean, but an ambient aroma of a clean smell is confidence giving also. Reducing physical contact is essential.

Quick, quiet no-touch flushing on WCs, responsive no-contact basin taps that turn off as quickly as they turn on and all without the need for physical touch are reassuring to visitors.

Speed of Cleaning Saves Times and Money.

Cleaning protocols are likely to add time and money to

housekeeping budgets.

With due consideration and compelling design meeting, the COVID cleaning procedures can be made quick, easy and reduce room turnaround. Wallhung WCs and bathroom furniture speed up the daily housekeeping routine, by making it easier to reach the hard-to-reach areas.

Tiled walls and floors are easy and straightforward to clean as there are no skirting boards.

Tiles with a built-in antibacterial like VitrA Shield offer a valuable back up to cleaning. On all WCs and basins, VitrA adds a unique glaze to reduce the growth of bacteria and limescale, this VitrA Hygiene glaze is available as standard on all ceramic sanitary ware products.

In addition VitrA Clean coating is available on several ceramic basins, vanity basin tops and WC products. The coating increases the surface tension, ensuring the water flows smoothly from the surface. All that is required to keep the basin clean is a wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent.

The rim around a conventional toilet pan is the place where water enters and is usually open, creating the perfect place for bacteria and limescale to accumulate. VitrA’s Rim-Ex

technology offers the latest in WC bowl design. With a rimless, smooth internal pan, there is no hiding place for bacteria to multiply and limescale to build-up.

Rim-Ex ensures the best in hygiene and offers the added benefit of speeding up cleaning time. Tests undertaken by Akdeniz University, in Turkey, prove that Rim-Ex is 95% more hygienic than a standard WC pan.

The VitrA Fresh WC pan features an integral tank that dispenses detergent with every flush and is available with the M-Line series. The detergent tank sits on top of the pan, behind the seat, concealed by a removable lid, so refilling is easy. Most commercially available non-abrasive toilet cleaning products can be used in the tank to support regular cleaning.

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Antibacterial Surfaces from Staron Renowned for offering a vast array of solid surfaces for use within the home, healthcare and hospitality sectors, Staron’s unique surface structure delivers a material with outstanding performance capabilities.

Providing an exquisitely smooth surface, separate sections of the material are combined through indistinguishable joins, offering total flexibility when it comes to design.

Creating the perfect seamless fit, the invisible joints ensure that no rims or crevices remain and that no grout is needed. The completely seamless material therefore prevents the growth of bacteria, providing an extremely hygienic and easy to clean surface.

With a vast array of colours and patterns to choose from, white is the most hygienic choice. With dirt dust and marks more visible to the eye, white also evokes feelings of purity and cleanliness, for the ultimate germ-free surface. www.staron.com

Non porous and exceptionally durable, surfaces from Staron suppress mold and germs and are impervious to moisture. Staron can be used in any environment; providing homeowners, businesses and medical industrials with peace of mind that they’re choosing the very best surface for their needs.

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Neolith Virtually Neolith® invests in the latest sales technology to bring the brand closer to customers Neolith®, the pioneering brand of Sintered Stone, has launched a new digital platform: Neolith Virtual Experience. This powerful new tool brings its collection of over 50 colours and finishes from the showroom direct to the customer home.

download on Google Play or the Apple App Store in four languages (Spanish, English, French and German) and is compatible with all smartphone and tablet devices.

Ongoing and consistent innovative tech investment has always been at the heart of the brand. Adoption of the latest innovative systems has helped Neolith become one of the most sustainable building materials on the market.

The second of the innovations is Neolith VR, a series of Virtual Reality (VR) tours allowing users to discover and combine the brand’s surfaces and various finishes in a unique 360° environment. These tours, which present a holistic specification of the Sintered Stone slabs, offer a similar experience to visiting one of Neolith’s stands at a trade fair or expo in person. Therefore if you’re unable to attend the tradeshow, Neolith have the capabilities to bring the show to you, keeping you updated with the latest design trends, virtually.

Beyond the manufacturing process, upgrading and updating sales and marketing tools are crucial to engaging with the needs and requirements of their modern audience.

The ongoing COVID pandemic has impacted face-to-face engagement, meaning more remote and digital methods are needed to bring the material to customers’ attention. As such, Neolith has focused significant research and investment on developing its online platforms even further to create this new innovative suite of interactive and immersive features, bringing the brand to life digitally and making it accessible to all.

The Virtue of Virtual

Similar to the Neolith AR App, Neolith VR is also available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. The platform has been designed to allow the user to switch seamlessly between the two, depending on preference and location.

A pair of exclusively designed cardboard VR viewers will further enhance the experience and can be ordered when the app is downloaded.

Enhance to Advance

The Show Must Go On

The first of these new developments is Neolith AR. This is an Augmented Reality (AR) app which allows the user to dress any residential or commercial space with a pattern from the Neolith collection. Achieved with either a photograph in real-time or one from the device’s gallery, it combines different functionalities to deliver maximum levels of realism, regardless of your location when using the app.

Perspective, Zoom and Brightness toggles provide a render which is as realistic as possible.

Over the last five years, Neolith has launched a number of Urban Boutiques (NUB) across the world.

These dedicated showrooms have been designed to present the material in the most creative and ingenious ways. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, design professionals and consumers are less able to visit these spaces. However, Neolith has engineered a solution. As part of the platform, which combines Neolith AR and VR, users can also visit all NUBs globally. From London to Dusseldorf, Madrid to Milan, Shenzhen to Medellin, these special locations

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perfectly encapsulate the potential of the surface to be applied according to any brief.

Commenting on the Neolith Virtual Experience App, CMO Mar Esteve Cortes says, “We have a long history of continual investment in digital research and development to ensure all aspects of the Neolith brand remain relevant to our audience and ahead of the curve, however, COVID-19 changed our approach.

“Like many other companies, we had to evolve to a new landscape. Having previously relied heavily on events and expos to reach our audience, we realised we needed to create new tools to provide an alternative. With many of these exhibitions cancelled and uncertainty around next year’s schedule, we decided to bring the experience directly to our customers, available 24/7, 365 days a year. With combined AR and VR capabilities, we feel the Neolith® Virtual Experience gives a truly comprehensive snapshot of the brand and its materials, as near as we can currently come to observing the material in reality. Excitingly, this is only the beginning for us, as we plan to add further features to these apps with a final goal of eventually hosting our own events and tradeshows, allowing us to bring everyone together, virtually.”

To find out more visit: www.neolithvirtualexperience.com.

All Neolith surfaces are 100% natural and manufactured in a carbon neutral environment. The material appropriate for any professional or residential surfacing application. It is also one of the safest and most hygienic materials available, without compromising on performance and visual appeal.

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Neolith. The safe, sustainable surfacing solution.

To find out more about Neolith’s range of patterns, finishes, formats and thicknesses click here.

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Leading oil boiler manufacturer, Hounsfield Boilers, has been shortlisted for the prestigious HVR Awards for ‘Best Domestic Product’ for its revolutionary new wall-hung boiler. The awards are set-up to celebrate the very best products in the heating, ventilation and refrigeration industry and the winners will be announced via a virtual ceremony next month.

Andrew Hounsfield, MD, set up Hounsfield Boilers in 2008 with a desire to revolutionise the domestic boiler and make products far more sustainable. He says: “I had worked for some of the biggest UK boiler companies, but I had become frustrated - manufacturers had become too price focused, which had driven down the quality of the boilers on offer. I decided to put the customer first and invent a boiler which would be built to last, whilst also minimising the lifetime running costs for the homeowner.

He added: “I also created a fresh new practical design that’s easy to install and service for the installer, whilst still delivering a value for money product. Thanks to my engineering background I developed an oil-fired boiler that satisfied these objectives and also created a high-performance boiler with a host of features not found on any other in the marketplace.”

In 2019 Hounsfield added the wall-hung boiler to its collection, which was quickly snapped up by heating engineers and homeowners. Production at the Hounsfield factory has continued throughout the pandemic and sales are on the up. Earlier this year Hounsfield Boilers was also shortlisted for H&V News awards for ‘Best British Boiler’, this award is also due to be announced this Autumn.

The boilers have become popular with plumbers and installers thanks to their ingenious design and durability; many of his boilers have found homes in some of the UK’s most prestigious properties.

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The Importance of Delivering Hot Water with Temperature Control

By Dan Madagwa, MEng

Introduction The supply & use of hot water is vital to the efficient function of almost all industries. From NHS Healthcare to Care Homes to food production, hot water is critical yet often an overlooked integral part of the system design is the overall ability to accurately control hot water temperature.

This capability can allow you to preemptively tackle or avoid issues arising from poor hygiene regimes or bacteria.

The significance of hot water temperature

control itself is being given a lot more attention, as seen in a CIBSE journal article entitled “Taking the temperature – domestic hot water” which looked at the potential of reducing carbon and providing modern, safer low energy solutions simply by focusing more on temperature and revising guidance (CIBSE, 2020). The importance of being able to accurately control hot water temperature will be explored in this paper.

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How is precise temperature control achieved?

Temperature control is the procedure where the change of temperature of a space or substance is measured and the movement of heat energy into or out of said space or substance is adjusted to achieve a desired set temperature. In the case of hot water heaters, this process is governed by a temperature controller. This instrument simply calculates the difference between a set-point and a measured temperature by taking an input from a sensor and giving an output signal for the connected heat element.

Venturing into system design, another way to ensure the desired temperature is provided at the outlet is by using thermostatic mixing valves (TMV’s). A TMV uses an internal thermostat that blends hot and cold water to achieve this result.

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Limitless supply of hot water provided constant gas and water connections exist.

Lighter and require less space.

Advanced models can supply very precise temperature accurate hot water.

Table 1 opposite shows a comparative analysis between a continuous flow and storage water heater. As you can see from the data, the storage tank option tends to be less efficient and consume more energy.

Once you factor in replacement costs, a continuous flow hot water heater is the more cost and energy efficient option as well as being better at reducing the carbon footprint.

However the most important feature with regards to temperature control and what makes continuous flow the preferred option for this application is the ability of some continuous flow water heater models to constantly provide temperature accurate hot water with a precision of up to ±1°C.

Temperature control in practise Legionella & ACOP L8

Hot Water Delivery units and systems

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The two main forms of supplying hot water are the conventional storage tank water heater and the continuous flow (instantaneous) water heater. The main differences are outlined below.

Storage water heaters: • Have a limited amount store of water.

• When store depleted takes time & fuel to reheat before use.

• Require greater plant room space.

• Materials handling issues, heavy and cumbersome.

• Standing losses.

Continuous flow heaters: • Hot water is heated and provided solely upon demand.

• Evidence and data that they are mechanically and operationally more efficient.

ACOP L8 is the Health and Safety Executive Approved Code of Practise that governs the control of Legionella in water systems. Legionella – full name Legionella pneumophila – is a bacteria that causes, amongst other less serious conditions, Legionnaires disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Legionella bacteria are common in natural water sources but the conditions are rarely conducive to people catching the disease. This usually occurs in purpose-built water systems and the risk of being exposed to Legionella increases in warm, stagnant water, passed to humans via breathing in miniscule, aerosol-like droplets of water. Specific guidance for the control of L pneumophila in water systems is provided in ACOPL8 and its associated regulations, HSG274 Part 2.

When it comes to combating Legionella, precise temperature control is one of the strongest weapons available. The bacteria begins to die in temperatures above 50°C and cannot survive above 60°C Certain conditions support the growth of bacteria, such as a temperature range of 25°C to 45°C as well as the presence of certain deposits such as lime-scale, rust, sludge

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Storage W/H 79 65 82%

1st hour flow rate @ 50°C rise (l/hr) Storage/Cylinder (L) Continuous flow rate (l/hr)

960 0 960

1411 300 1111

Peak usage periods (hr) Number of peak usage periods Heating consumption (kW) Storage recovery time (mins) Storage recovery (kW) Storage loss (kWh)

1 3 58.3 0.0 0.0 0

1 3 79 16.2 21.3 9.29

Secondary return system heat loss per hour (kW) Efficiency (efficiency curve of appliance) Appliance input for secondary system (kW) Secondary system operating time (hr) Reheat of secondary return (kWh/day)

10 95% 10.5 21 221.1

10 82% 12.2 21 256.1

58.3 396.0 2771.7 144522.7

79 566.4 3964.7 206730.1

Max Heat Input (kW) Max heat output (kW) Efficiency (Gross)

Consumption per peak period (kWh) Total consumption per day (kWh) Consumption per week (kWh) Annual consumption (kWh)

Annual CO2 carbon emissions (kgCO2e) 26,570.5 Table 1: Example running cost comparison between continuous flow water heater and storage tank water heater.

and organic matter can also increase this risk. This is why it is important to control the risk of exposure and do all you can to minimise it by introducing measures that restrict the growth of bacteria and reduce exposure. Traditionally this is done via temperature control, keeping stored water at least at 60°C and ensuring distributed water is supplied with 50°C water (55°C for healthcare) at outlets within 1 minute.

Scalding When discussing temperature control of water the risk of scalding should always be considered, especially in the health and social care sector. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), high temperatures over 44°C can create a scalding risk and as such water temperatures discharged from outlets accessible to those vulnerable or where there is the potential for full body immersion must not exceed this temperature.

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to the outlet as possible, temperaturerestricted or temperature accurate instantaneous water heaters.

This would allow water of a safe temperature to be provided continuously and reliably at the outlet. For example there could be a scenario where a water heater was set using the controller to provide water of 43°C directly to the outlets. In this case, the use of thermostatic mixing valves would not be required though there could be legionella concerns. However regimes could be put in place to help control this.

One method that could be used in addition to normal operation is a pasteurization regime. This would consist of raising the water temperature very high to over 70°C, the point at which legionella bacteria are killed instantly, and flushing the system. This could be done when the building in question is not occupied, the water is returned to a safe temperature prior to occupancy and it could potentially allow for water to be supplied as low as 43°C during regular use, reducing consumption immensely.

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Hygiene regimes

Food Processing

The temperature of hot water is critical for many hygiene regimes across a variety of industries such as laundry for hotels, care homes and healthcare, particularly with regards to the cleaning and disinfectant processes. Being able to reliably provide water at these temperatures not only serves to properly disinfect the items in question every time but gives the end-user peace of mind.

According to the Health & Safety Executive’s HSG (95)18 Hospital Laundry Arrangements for Used and Infected Linens, “The washing process should have a disinfection cycle in which the temperature in the load is maintained at 65°C (150°F) for not less than 10 minutes or, preferably, at 71°C (160°F) for not less than 3 minutes”. This is especially important as there are a number of harmful bacteria that can survive temperatures of over 50°C degrees such as Staphylococcus aureus, a well-known pathogen that if allowed to invade the skin deeply can cause a plethora of diseases, ranging from superficial skin infections that cause boils to more systematic issues like pneumonia and blood infections. Maintaining high temperatures ensures that such bacteria are killed before they have a chance to become a problem.

The need of hot, potable water is essential in any food processing operation as it is a major component of the cleaning process.

To reduce the risk from hazards, comply with legislation, presenting a hygienic visual image or to ensure the variety of bacteria and residue left behind during production is removed, having clean equipment is of paramount importance.

Hot water (thermal energy) plays an integral role in the effectiveness and rate of the cleaning method. Increasing the temperature generally increases the rate of the chemical reactions involved in the cleaning and so make it more effective and take less time. In the same vein, higher temperature of water may require the use of less detergent, allowing money to be saved. The goal is often to find the perfect balance between cost, efficacy and food safety and so the ability to precisely provide water of specific temperatures is hugely beneficial and allows great control.

Conclusion It is clear to see that implementing temperature precision and control in the specification and installation of hot water systems is vital and will only continue to grow in importance, particularly in the current pandemic and the aftermath.

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WICKES LATEST ‘HOUSEBARRASSMENT’ CAMPAIGN REFLECTS THE ONGOING CHALLENGES OF WORKING FROM HOME New multichannel campaign launches on 20th October and captures the mood of the nation as we continue to adapt to new working and living conditions Home improvement retailer, Wickes, is again set to help ‘Cure Housebarrassment’ - the feeling of unease or embarrassment at the thought of guests seeing certain elements of one’s home - in its latest creative campaign from VCCP. The new TV and multichannel advert – Unicorn - will debut on 20th October and reflects how our homes are playing an even bigger role in our lives and are on display to everyone, including our work colleagues via video calls. The story shows how one homeowner goes to extreme lengths to disguise her kitchen background on a work video call through the use of a quirky unicorn themed background, before finally enlisting Wickes to help transform it into the kitchen of her dreams.

With the kitchen at the heart of the home more than ever before, there is an increased importance to create a space that people love and want to spend time in, especially as more of us are likely to use it for both work and family life. The campaign focuses on this amplified need to maximise social space whilst showcasing developer-update.co.uk

Wickes’ innovative solutions as part of its kitchen showroom range, including workstations that can be integrated into stylish new kitchen designs.

Latest research shows that 45% of UK workers predict a change in their employers’ approach to flexible working once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted[1] and UK employers expect ‘working from home’ numbers to remain at over a third once the COVID-19 pandemic is over[2].

Gary Kibble, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at Wickes, says “Brits who have traditionally been working in offices are now finding themselves virtually inviting colleagues’ into their homes every day.

We really wanted to bring to light how we’re currently living with a little humour whilst showcasing an offering that can support our new way of life.”

“As a business we work hard to adapt and deliver innovative products, services and solutions that reflect consumers’ ever-changing needs and to help the nation feel house-proud. And we can

see there is a growing demand for at-home workstations, which is why we’re really excited to show how we can integrate these beautiful ‘kitchen offices’ into our designs in this advertising campaign.

Kibble continues, “Over the past few months, with a digitally led approach, we have developed our on-line presence and digital services significantly across all areas of our business; one of our biggest successes was the launch of our Virtual Design Service, allowing customers more options to shop with us in the way they wanted. I’m pleased to say that we’ll continue to invest and innovate as a leading home improvement retailer in order to provide customer friendly solutions in the future.”

Information on the new kitchen showroom range and the virtual design service, as well as finishing touches including tiles, paint and flooring can be found at www.wickes.co.uk.

The campaign launches on 20th October across TV, the advert is available to view here.

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Experience the Vicaima heartbeat with new video for tomorrow’s world Video shows Vicaima’s values and the multitude of product applications set to a rhythm for tomorrow.

A brand in tune with safety, comfort and innovative design for a new world If music be the food of love, then this new video demonstrates just how deep the love for doors exists and how it plays in perfect harmony with nature. Crafted with sophisticated design and accompanied with a melody that strikes a chord for the future. As one of the largest European players in the design and production of quality interior timber door solutions, technical doorsets, wardrobes, panels and even furniture; this communication reinforces the Vicaima brand values.

With its recognizable signature “Unexpected Harmony”, the video embodies aesthetics and emotional inspiration.

This modern video reiterates the fundamental pillars of the Vicaima brand, taking the audience through varying scenarios and unusual situations, with beauty, safety, comfort and an unpredictable and bold design, capable of projecting with a universal language. A video with music and imagery that reveals the constant heartbeat of Vicaima.

This audio visual content has enormous significance for Vicaima, as it represents a path, where the future approaches the present and is seen in infinite possibilities, representing continuity and hope, the latter symbolized by childhood, nature and sustainability.

“It is a great pride to present a work with this visual quality and an author’s music that definitely shows the rhythm and beat of what Vicaima is, a company with a futuristic and avant-garde vision, whose creation of trends is in its genesis.

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of this video, which is inspired by such important themes and which register our reality, such as sustainability and concern for well-being and safety anywhere. Our motto “Unexpected Harmony” is also the basis of this creation, because harmony, combined with the surprise element, are the fundamentals that have projected and elevated us over more than 60 years of evolution”, says Antonio Moutinho, Director at Vicaima Group.

Staying true to its role of inspiring customers and partners around the world, Vicaima once again highlights its leading position in the field of innovation and creating trends.

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All New Home Lift arrives at Invalifts

Invalifts are pleased to announce the arrival of their all-new home lift, the Inva Home Lift.

Style blended with functionality is the key to the new home lift. The back wall of the lift is available with a choice of 8 stunning designs allowing you to personalise your lift your way.

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And it doesn’t stop there... You can adjust the ceiling and carriage lighting to an infinite number of different colours using the app on your smart phone, giving you a choice to match your home or your style!

The lift has been designed by by renowned Swedish designer Alexander Lervik. Building the new design around glass and light gives the client the freedom to change the features of the home lift when ever the mood takes them.

The lift offers a range of platform sizes to fit a variety of spaces from 600mm wide by 830mm deep to 1100mm wide x 1400mm deep. So you can be sure there will be a size to suit your needs.

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NOT ALL GLASS IS CREATED EQUAL – Cantifix Launches Solstice Glass For Healthy Living The inventors of structural glass have created a unique product which can help regulate sleep cycles through the power of natural light, while protecting us from the sun’s harmful rays.

The new range, called Solstice Glass, has been produced for domestic and commercial construction by Londonbased Cantifix, who brought structural glazing to the market almost 30 years ago.

For the past five years, Cantifix – run by brothers Charlie, Matthew and William Sharman – has sponsored research by Oxford University into the beneficial effects of daylight on human biology, with studies taking place on the Danish Island of Bornholm and in Sweden’s arctic north.

This research involved the creation of The Photon Space: a self-contained, standalone glass living space designed to improve wellbeing, avoid ‘biological darkness’ and help us reconnect with the natural world.

The specifications for Solstice Glass are based on scientific evidence gathered from the Photon Space project, as well as other pioneering research led by top scientists in this developing field.

Blue light in the narrow band width of 450 to 485 nanometres wakes up our body clocks by suppressing melatonin, the hormone essential for sleep. Solstice Glass has been designed to allow these wavelengths through unhindered, a feature which would not be true of all glass.

Featuring low-iron manufacturing, with a high performance laminated outer sheet to filter out harmful UV light and an acoustic laminated inner sheet, Solstice also creates safe, beautiful, peaceful and functional home spaces through its use of glass walls, floors and rooflights.

As we all spend more time at home Charlotte Fox with Matthew, William in domestic offices, and Charlie Sharman of Cantifix Cantifix believe Solstice Glass can play an important role in addressing of the company include their brother negative mood and promoting wellbeing Matthew, who joined in 2007 as finance director, executive director Charlotte for current and future generations.

Fox and director of operations Trisha Charlie Sharman, CEO of Cantifix, said: Wadds.

“With autumn bedding in and winter on the way, the dark and dreary days are here Charlie Sharman said that while the to stay. Between our work on the Photon costs of glass construction were Space and during this extensive lockdown marginally higher than traditional period where we have been indoors, we methods such as brick and mortar, wanted to see how we could pack in the overall benefits should not be as many features into the glass which underestimated. promote the benefits of natural light, whilst protecting our customers from harmful “Glass walls are not just stylish, they rays at the same time. actually offer a significant health benefit which in turn can bring many further cost “To maximise our wellbeing and health, we advantages to individuals, businesses and need natural light. Our bodies thrive on it; families,” he said. it’s our primary source of Vitamin D, and it governs our circadian rhythms and sleep “The science has only really been patterns. It is a vital component of the understood since the turn of the 21 st signature of life. century – and it has taken time to come “However in the average UK home only 12 per cent of the outer walls are glazed, meaning we live in relative gloom compared to the natural light out of doors.

As a result many people have no access to a critical burst of morning light, keeping us in perpetual biological darkness.

“While our Solstice Glass can’t bring the sun back, it will at least increase your access to natural light, which will allow your home to be rejuvenated, reinvigorated and ready for the months ahead.”

Charlie set up Cantifix in 1986 with his brother William Sharman – co-author of the book ‘The Engineering of Structural Glazing’. Fellow directors

into the consciousness of consumers and those in the property sector.

“But the coronavirus pandemic, as with many areas of society, is accelerating change, and if Solstice Glass can become a feature of a changing world then we’re happy to help.

“This is the first time that all of our years of expertise and significant scientific research have been rolled into one product which we offer as standard. We’re passionate about helping people lead better lives in their homes, relieving stress and improving mental health. So to be at the forefront of what could be a step-change in construction… it’s an exciting time.”

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LANGLEY FURTHER DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO MITIGATING FIRE RISK WITH A SYSTEM APPROACH TO FLAT ROOFING Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, the leading roofing and waterproofing systems supplier, has invested further in British Board of Agrément (BBA) independent assessment - to continue to demonstrate its commitment to, and the importance of, mitigating fire risk in construction through a systems-based approach to compliance.

Additional comprehensive, independent testing and assessment of its BBA certified systems further endorses the fire performance of Langley’s industry leading RBM range.

It certifies that its TA-20, TA-25 and TA-30 Flat Roofing Systems meet Broof(t4), the highest fire testing classification under the European standard system. The BBA certificates further detail the performance with regard to specific factors such as durability, thermal performance, wind up-lift and resistance to mechanical damage.

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has been rigorously tested and certified with varying configurations of the system’s build-up. Langley’s TA Flat Roofing Systems have been thoroughly tested and certified with polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation thicknesses of 30mm to 250mm and Mineral Wool insulation thicknesses of 30mm to 150mm. They have additionally been tested on different roof deck types including cement board and wood particle board. This means that Langley’s TA Flat Roofing Systems can be used in a range of different configurations to best suit the requirements of the application whilst ensuring full compliance with Broof(t4) fire rating to BS EN 13501-5:2005.

Typically, systems are only tested in a limited number of configurations and details are given on the system suppliers’ BBA certification. The certificate then states that other specifications will require separate testing and assessment on a case by case basis. It cannot be automatically assumed that the system will still perform to that standard with a different combination of components.

The substitution of components within a system without the appropriate testing was among the key issues raised in the Hackitt Review of the Building Regulations. Langley continues to support the 100% Hackitt campaign, led by Local Authority Building Control (LABC) and the BBA, that aims to ensure that all recommendations made in the review are fully implemented.

“Those responsible for the specification of the flat roof must ensure they carefully examine the information provided by system suppliers and that they fully understand the performance certification,” said Daren Fraser, Head of Technical at Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd. “They should be extremely wary of systems that are only tested in very limited situations as any specification that deviates from the certified configuration risks non-compliance and potentially undermines the safety of the building in the event of a fire.”

Langley’s TA Flat Roofing Systems, also have LABC Assured status.

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Roofing 27 system complies with the building regulations, and is recognised by all local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland. The systems also carry an independently backed insurance guarantee for design, materials, workmanship and consequential damage. The high-quality systems also have a life expectancy of at least 40 years, certified by the BBA. “Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, understands very well that third party assessment and certification of the performance of its products and systems is key to providing independent assurance to specifiers and to those in the wider marketplace.

Langley also offers learning and development opportunities on this subject. This includes its ‘Mitigating Fire Risk in Flat Roofing’ CPD seminar, available online. To book, visit: https://bit.ly/3hdN0TP Langley has also produced a supporting whitepaper, ‘Broof(t4) Compliance: Fire Penetration Performance and Spread of Fire’ - supported by Zurich UK. This white paper helps specifiers understand the regulations and factors that need to be considered to ensure a fully compliant and safe flat roof specification. The whitepaper can be downloaded from www.langley.co.uk/ fire-compliance-whitepaper

As the UK’s leading certification body for construction products, the BBA has recently assessed and verified a comprehensive suite of reaction to fire test results with respect to TA-20, TA-25 and TA-30 Flat Roofing Systems.

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The Globe Theatre stands in the London Borough of Southwark, boasting an affluent history, with the current structure being the third to stand on the site.

Originally constructed in 1599, the first structure was destroyed by fire in 1613. The second structure was built following the blaze but was subsequently demolished in 1644 after the closure of all theatres. This left the site empty until 1997, when the third, and current, Globe Theatre was constructed.

As part of general maintenance of the theatre, and to ensure the building was safe and could stand the test of time, an on-site survey of the lime plasterwork at The Globe was required. With around 2,000 individual lime panels, of various shapes and sizes, the job was a challenging one.

Artisan Plastercraft, a plaster restoration and conservation specialist, was commissioned to conduct the inspections and make recommendations as to the remedial works needed.

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Artisan Plastercraft conducted a full survey of the building in August 2019, which involved inspecting each wall panel and assessing and documenting its condition. 135 defective panels were identified, which all needed to be removed and replaced.

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The current structure is around 3,000ft in circumference and includes approximately 250 tonnes of lime mortar. It was built using traditional materials and techniques, notably featuring the first thatched roof in London since 1666.

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Artisan Plastercraft provided a selection of materials for the team at the Globe Theatre to choose from, with Lime Green’s Ultra and Lux being selected for use.

“Sustainability, safety and strength were key for us when carrying out the remedial works at the Globe Theatre,” says Deborah McGhee, head of building operations at Shakespeare’s Globe.

The repair method required Artisan’s craftspeople to selectively remove the old, defective lime plaster and laths from panels, then apply lime plaster as a three-coat system over new, hand riven laths, with a Tallow lime wash to finish.

“After visiting Lime Green’s site and seeing how it operates, we were more than happy to use their materials for the remedial works. It is a very impressive facility,” says Deborah.

Phase one of the repair work began in March 2020, with work being carried out on the external and internal staircases and walkways of the North Tower and East Tower. Following this, phase two commenced in July 2020, with repairs being conducted on the building’s external sides.

Under ordinary circumstances, the Globe Theatre is incredibly busy, as it is open 364 days per year. This makes it difficult to carry out any construction work during the day. For lime plaster in particular, this was a challenge, as it needs the correct temperature and the right conditions to be applied effectively.

COVID has laid the path to allow remedial work to be carried out more quickly and more in-depth analysis to be conducted, with the theatre being closed for a significant period of time.

The ideal solution “We wanted to use a product which is traditional, yet environmentally friendly, and really stands the test of time.

Lime Green Ultra achieves exactly that,” says Deborah.

The Globe Theatre’s location, on the bank of the Thames, means the building is subject to a lot of movement. Lime’s flexibility allows for this movement, and its rigidity provides protection against weathering.

“The finish looks great and it appears to be a really easy product to work with, seeing it being expertly applied by Artisan Plastercraft. We’re incredibly pleased with the results so far and would absolutely recommend Lime Green’s products to others,” concludes Deborah.

“Working with the Artisan team and Deborah at the Globe Theatre is a real pleasure. It’s great to be involved in a project with people who share the same beliefs as we do around the importance of sustainable, traditional building methods,” says Simon Ayres, co-founder and managing director at Lime Green Products Ltd. “We were really happy with the workability of Lime Green’s products. The pre-mixed bags are quick and easy to work with,” says Russell. “Thanks to the durability and longevity of the products, a high level of insulation can be maintained for years to come.

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RMIG Ltd

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Toupret UK

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Appeng - Applications Engineering Ltd

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