The Architectural Technologists Book December 2017 Issue 4

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December 2017 edition | www.at-b.co.uk page 4 | New Fire Retardant Membrane For Cladding page 12 | New ZYX – The Future Of 3D Tiles page 16 | Experience A Purple Patch With Vicaima page 23 | A New Record In Dallas page 24 | Hanover Building Unveiled By Remmers page 30 | Kalwall® Puts On A Show

THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS BOOK

page 4 | at:first - news and announcements

page 10 | at:source - latest product news

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page 35 | project of the month!

page 22 | at:work - latest project news

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Aluprof Expand London Office As the demand for Aluprof systems and solutions continues to grow the company has recently appointed Przemyslaw Federowski as Facade Engineer in their London office. A trained engineer, Przemyslaw brings with him a wealth of experience gained in the UK facade and solar shading industry. Working closely with Aluprof’s team of Project Consultants, the support position of the Façade Engineer will assist specifiers in detaining Aluprof systems into any project particularly where challenging details are required. As Aluprof embraces ‘Value Management’ across the project timeline, the Facade Engineers role will seek and design bespoke solutions which can offer project both cost and time savings whilst benefiting from robust design solutions. www.aluprof.co.uk.

New Brochure Highlights Innovative R32 Range Mitsubishi Electric has released a new brochure for the advanced Mr Slim R32 Power Inverter range, which offers higher efficiency, added features and increased performance at the same price as the existing R410A Mr Slim Power Inverter line up. The Mr Slim R32 Power Inverter line-up includes ten outdoor units offering single-phase and 3-phase options, with a capacity range from 3.5 to 14kW. 25 individual indoor units are available as ceiling cassettes, ceiling concealed ducted, wall-mounted and ceiling suspended models. The range offers leading Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings and longer pipe runs with 100 metres available on the 10kW, 12.5kW and 14kW models. www.timeforR32.co.uk

Ten Million Reasons To Celebrate At AG’s FMT Site Staff at AG’s (Acheson + Glover’s) Fivemiletown site are celebrating a remarkable milestone in the company’s production history. The workforce has manufactured its ten millionth blo Anchor retaining wall block, renowned for its high quality and durability.

Each block weighs anything between 6kg and 40kg. It takes mere seconds to make one and those made so far have been used in projects around the UK and Ireland including the M1 Belfast, M32 bus lane extension Bristol and BMW manufacturing plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.

To put it into perspective, ten million blocks would stretch from Belfast to Turkey or from the top to the bottom of Mount Everest 516 times over.

Stephen Acheson, Commercial Director, said: “Our Retaining Wall has been manufactured at FMT since 1999. One of our most popular products, it’s not surprising we have reached ten million but getting there wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the Fivemiletown team.

A huge congratulations and thanks to them from us. This is really a monumental accolade.” www.ag.uk.com

New Fire Retardant Membrane Developed For Cladding

SGB announces Major New Scaffolding Contract With Leading Property Developer A leading scaffolding and access system provider has revealed details of a significant new deal it has won from a major UK property developer.

The four-year deal sees SGB appointed as the sole scaffolding provider to Countryside’s North West division, and carries a contract value in excess of £13 million. SGB - which is part of the Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services group – will now provide scaffolding services to Countryside. SGB has a well-established relationship with Countryside.

In 2014 the company was chosen from a list of five scaffolding suppliers to be Countryside’s sole provider, under a two-year deal, which saw the volume of business grow to an annual order value of £3.5m. www.sgb.co.uk

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The A. Proctor Group, renowned for providing high quality membrane solutions for controlling the heat, air, moisture movement in buildings (HAMM), is leading the way with the development of Fireshield®, a new vapour permeable membrane, which is designed specifically to improve the fire protection behind cladding.

Fireshield is the culmination of leading research to produce a vapour permeable membrane with a fire proof surface, which has a unique composition that actively reacts to prevent fire taking hold.The unique coating of Fireshield actively extinguishes fire rather than just resisting it, and significantly reduces the formation of droplets and smoke. Fireshield is classified as Class B, s1 –d0 according to the Euroclass system, which classifies the reaction to fire performance of building products. Applications include both commercial and residential buildings including apartments and student accommodation, as well as Rainscreen cladding and applications in multiple storey buildings. www.proctorgroup.com

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Offsite Solutions Wins Manufacturer Of The Year Award Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has won the Manufacturer of the Year Award at the Made in the South West Awards.

the very best quality bathroom pod products in the market. We are looking forward to taking the business to the next level in its success.”

These annual awards showcase manufacturing excellence across the South West and celebrate the commitment of the region’s businesses to achieving world-class quality and performance. Companies are represented from a diverse range of industries, from aerospace and building products to food and drink brands, and the winners go forward to the national Made in the UK Awards.

Offsite Solutions is the leading and longest established bathroom pod manufacturer in the UK, supplying over 10,000 ensuite pods every year to major contractors and developers from its head office and production centres in Highbridge, Somerset. In 2018, it will manufacture its 90,000th pod.

Offsite Solutions was presented with the award for Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m turnover) at a ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Bristol. This category assessed manufacturing excellence, sales growth and regional economic impact. The judges commented on the spread of sectors that Offsite Solutions is flourishing in – from residential and student accommodation to healthcare and hotels, and its £5m factory investment programme which is now underway.

Commenting on this latest accolade, James Stephens, Managing Director of Offsite Solutions said, “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition for our business. It is testament to the hard work and talent of our teams across the company, but particularly in the factory. Everyone has worked tirelessly to make the company the success it is today. We are proud to be leading the market in UK bathroom pod manufacture and to be helping our clients across the country to radically improve the speed, quality and efficiency of bathroom construction.”

“We are committed to innovation and to investing in state-of-the-art production facilities in Highbridge which will enable us to continue to offer

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The company was bought in 2004 by its current owners. Since then turnover has grown from £2m per annum to around £25m per annum. It currently has a record order book of over £50m.

Offsite Solutions now has three factories Highbridge and is in the process of a major expansion programme to increase capacity to meet the rising demand for its products. It recently announced a £5m investment programme to expand its production facilities – the biggest expansion programme in the history of the company.

Offsite Solutions offers a comprehensive and expanding range of bathroom pods to suit different building types and applications. Options include steelframed pods with traditional tiled finishes for high-end apartments, student residences and hotels; robust and low maintenance GRP composite pods for student accommodation, care homes, social housing and healthcare; hybrid pods for specialist projects, and award-winning demountable GRP pods for ease of installation in refurbishment schemes.

For further information, visit www.offsitesolutions.com, call 01278 780807 or email info@offsitesolutions.com.

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Robust Rainwater System For Bridlington’s New RNLI Station Bridlington’s new lifeboat station is set to open, replacing the 114 year old original station which has become outdated, cramped and impractical.

The design of the charity’s new purpose built station not only considered the practicalities of a working station but also aesthetics as it stands in a prime location on the Spa Promenade adjacent to the beach - a convenient position saving precious minutes in the launch time of the lifeboat.

Echoing Art Deco lines, building materials for the new station were chosen for both design impact and durability, as the construction will have to withstand the Northeast coastal elements for many years to come. With this in mind a stainless steel rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard was chosen. Functional yet stylish, 145 x 165mm box gutters and 80mm dia. downpipes were fitted complementing the sleek linear appearance of the lifeboat house.

The new two – storey RNLI lifeboat Station at Bridlington will not only look the part but will play the part too. There is space to house a new Shannon class lifeboat alongside the inshore D class lifeboat. The crew accommodation is more modern and the establishment will also include a workshop, changing and drying room, crew room, and a space for the charity’s lifeguards to store their lifesaving equipment. www.rainguard.co.uk

Reynaers Celebrates Double Win At Prestigious CMA Awards

New Polymer Plumbing Pipe Course Added To Rehau’s CPD Programme

Action-packed driving days and gourmet dining events from Reynaers, together with an insightful white paper campaign highlighting the changing way buildings are designed, have resulted in a double win at

the industry’s Construction Marketing Awards 2017.

The first award was for Best Use of Events and Live Marketing, earned for R-Cuisine, a series of exclusive invitation-only events that build relationships between Reynaers and Architects.

The second award was for The View – Design Transformed, a white paper that was researched, written and designed by the team at Reynaers’ UK design, PR and social media agency Mobas.

This explores how architectural technologies such as computeraided design, building information modelling and virtual reality are transforming how buildings are designed. It scooped the Best Use of Content Marketing award.

Judges at the CMA Awards praised Reynaers for its clear, targeted campaigns, saying they are an innovative marketer in the construction industry. www.reynaers.co.uk

REHAU is inviting professionals from the building service industry to register for a CPD from the refreshed 2017/2018 REHAU CPD programme. Many of REHAU’s professional courses are accredited by CIBSE, including the latest addition to the 2017/18 programme; Polymer Pipe for Heating and Plumbing. This new seminar covers how polymer pipes can be used in different installations, using the example of REHAU’s new RAUTITAN pipe, and the learning programme is fully approved by CIBSE. Alongside the new polymer pipe CPD, REHAU’s packed CPD offering for 2017/18 includes seminars on District Heating and Heat Networks, an Introduction to Renewable Heat, Ground Source Heating, Ground-air Heat Exchangers, an Introduction to Subsurface Heating and Cooling, Thermally Activated Building Structures, Chilled Ceiling systems, Innovative uses of Cable Trunking, and Polypropylene Sewer Pipe and Chambers. For further details on CPD seminars available from REHAU, visit www.rehau.uk/hub

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Offsite Solutions Wins Award Commendation For Its Latest Innovation In Bathroom Pod Construction Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has received an industry award commendation at this year’s Offsite Construction Awards for its latest innovation – demountable GRP bathroom pods.

This advancement in bathroom pod technology, developed for buildings with restricted access, was highly commended in the Product Innovation of the Year category.

The Offsite Construction Awards celebrate the best in precision building design and delivery, rewarding outstanding examples of prefabrication and factory-based products and systems, which are helping to create a better built environment – more sustainably, cost effectively, and with greater efficiency.

Commenting on the award commendation, James Stephens, Managing Director of Offsite Solutions, said, “We were delighted to receive this latest accolade. It is fantastic to have such recognition from our industry for our commitment to design and innovation. We are continually pushing the boundaries to improve the efficiency of bathroom construction for our customers.

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Bathroom pods had previously been limited to new build. The development of our demountable solution has expanded the application of offsite to refurbishment and conversion projects.”

Demountable bathroom pods radically reduce work on site, and offer the superior and consistent quality of factory-built bathrooms. Eight GRP pods can be reassembled on site in just one day with a three-person team.

This compares to site-built bathrooms on a typical scheme, which can take 6-12 weeks to complete requiring up to 15 different trades and a high level of site management and supervision. In refurbishment and conversion projects, the only access may be through the window openings of an existing building – or internally via the main entrance and stairwells – and this may not be sufficient for a full-sized pod.

The panel sizes of a demountable GRP pod are specially designed to ensure full access is achievable. Now available in the complete range of GRP bathroom designs from Offsite Solutions, the demountable option has a unique sectional design where the shower tray forms part of the floor

and the wall panels create the shower enclosure.

Holes for sanitaryware are pre-drilled and only the shower door is then installed on site. The pod walls are completely vertical with 90° corners – unlike pods created from complete GRP moulds which have tapered walls – so integration is very simple.

Around 1,500 of Offsite Solutions’ GRP demountable pods have already been installed.

Applications include student residences, military accommodation, hotels, apartments, care homes, and hospitals – both new build and refurbishment projects.

Offsite Solutions offers a comprehensive and expanding range of bathroom pods to suit different building types and applications.

Options include steel-framed pods with traditional tiled finishes for high-end apartments, student residences and hotels; robust and low maintenance GRP composite pods for student accommodation, care homes, social housing and healthcare, and hybrid pods for specialist projects. www.offsitesolutions.com

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Devon Development Shows Benefits Of Omnie Underfloor Heating A high quality residential development, being undertaken in one of Devon’s most sought after locations, is making extensive use of underfloor heating systems from the well proven and very versatile OMNIE range.

The four properties at Clearwater Court in Clyst St. Mary – two of them conversions of a former industrial building and two newbuilds - are nearing completion by Vision Developments (SW) Ltd., creating spacious and energy efficient homes with character. Within the converted paintworks, the modernised masonry construction offers both high standards of insulation and thermal mass while the space heating is being provided by high performance gas boilers distributed by two OMNIE solutions.

The boiler in each property is connected via two of OMNIE’s Axios manifolds located at ground floor and first floor level. Across the

kitchen and other downstairs rooms, OMNIE’s Staple system has been installed over insulation before being covered by a screed. Then in the bedrooms and bathrooms, the specification switches to the LowBoard 15 panels installed over the particleboard flooring, with insulation between the timber joists.

The Managing Director for Vision Developments (SW) Ltd., Richard Parker, commented: “This is a high profile project for us as a regional development company, where we are offering prospective purchasers a very high standard of specification for a sale value of £345K. As well as a high quality finishes and good space standards, we wanted to ensure the properties are comfortable to live in and economic to heat.

assured of good technical support where required. Each system is designed specifically for the build from square one: so everyone is covered for their specifications, right through to the tiling on top.”

OMNIE provided Vision Developments and the installer, Exeter based Radiate Heating and Plumbing, with detailed layout drawings showing the different pipe runs and manifold positions in relation to the room layouts. The design support included heat loss calculations and flow settings for the commissioning of the underfloor heating. www.omnie.co.uk

We have used the OMNIE systems on other projects in the past and know they are both easy to install and reliable, while we are also

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Interior Film – An Innovative Decorative Film That Will Transform Virtually Any Surface

Remmers Leads The Way With Low Emission Resin Flooring Remmers Epoxy OS Color New is a coloured Epoxy Self Smoothing resin system suitable for industrial and commercial applications. Its high mechanical strength coupled with excellent chemical resistance makes it ideal for industrial environments whilst its innovative reduction in VOC’s means it is perfect for commercial applications such as Schools, Hospitals or retail areas.

Epoxy OS Color New is one of a select band of Remmers Solvent free epoxy resins that holds AgBB certification thanks to a huge reduction in the use of harmful ingredients when compared to standard resin flooring.

These market leading improvements come alongside the usual high-quality product performance that Remmers clients have come to expect. The system is available in a range of standard colours but can also be produced to any RAL, BS or NCS colour to suit the designer’s tastes. www.remmers.co.uk

Interior Film, manufactured by LG Hausys and supplied in the UK by leading surface materials provider David Clouting Ltd, is now used for a wide range of refurbishment applications, from feature walls, staircases, reception areas, restaurants and bars to hotels and hospitals. This innovative self-adhesive, decorative film is quick and easy to install and being so versatile it can be applied to almost any interior surface.

Offering excellent flexibility and adhesion, Interior Film provides the perfect bubble free finish, even to curved or Available in a wide range of designs and finishes including: Exotic woods, Leather effect, textured metals and Natural stone, Interior Film is available to view on the BIMSTORE website and is also CE and IMO Certified so can be specified with confidence across a wide range of industries including the marine sector. www.davidclouting.co.uk

Affordable Housing Development Benefits From Magply Performance Off-site timber frame systems are evolving with an increasing market share in the construction industry with speed of build becoming a major factor along with fire risk and weather damaged products during the construction phase. One supplier addresses all three factors, including an affordable housing development in Essex, utilising Magply boards as an internal lining board to internal and external walls.

The project at Buckingham Green, Basildon, has seen T.T.F.C Ltd. erect a total of six new homes. The two twostorey and four three-storey houses have been supplied in panel form by Wexford - based T.T.F.C Ltd. T.T.F.C Ltd. now routinely installs 99 per cent of the Magply boards within its Wexford factory, before they are shipped to site and assembled by fully trained erection teams. They then use additional sheets of the strong and durable material to protect and complete interfaces, including within stairwells to flats and houses. This provides immediate continuity and fire resistance, while keeping the timber and insulation dry. As a high performance, multi-functional board, Magply features a formulation that provides a fire-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products.

Additionally, the unique production process ensures chloride content at a negligible level of around 0.03%, ensuring Magply remains dry and noncorrosive whilst enhancing both stability and long-term durability. Crucially, Magply carries internationally recognised EN Standard, UKAS accredited certification confirming 90 minutes fire integrity and insulation under test conditions and Euro class A1 non-combustibility. Furthermore, the range offers excellent racking strength, impact or pull-out resistance and all round ease of use in a variety of applications. Magply has been tested under BS 476 Part 22 for timber frame applications and parts 6&7 (Class O) surface spread of flame together with other approvals such as EN 1364-1 and EN 1365-1 for unloaded or loaded wall applications. www.magply.co.uk

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A Burning Passion For FIRE The German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain. Made And Tested In Germany - in order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout.

Great versatility, product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities where all ebios-fire® models are originally designed, crafted and tested by passionate, skilled craftsmen. Test certificates issued by TÜV Germany further underline the outstanding safety of ebios-fire® bioethanol fires, which feature a wide choice of manual and automatic bioethanol burners.

Versatility Is key - The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level. Spartherm – The Fire Company www.spartherm.com

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New ZYX – The Future Of 3D Tiles Craven Dunnill, the award-winning tile supplier, has broadened its appeal to interior designers and architects with the launch of the new ZYX collection of three-dimensional (3D) wall tiles, autumn 2017.

Designed for those seeking to create a powerful canvas, ZYX looks beyond the current trend for small format brick-shaped and square tiles, exploring the new formats of triangles and diamonds, featuring varying 3D relief and a multitude of decorative finishes.

The ZYX Triangle tile format measures 170mm on all three sides. It is offered in a choice of four profiles: Layer, Cascade, Channel and Level. Each offers a pronounced surface design with three-dimensional characteristics, including Channel, which features a scalloped, concave profile, and Level which resembles a pyramid.

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The ZYX Diamond tile format measures 150mm on all four sides and is likewise available in four profile choices: Area (flat), Drop (wedgeshaped), Zoom (scalloped) and Blend (raised swirl).

Special glaze effects augment the creative scope of this tile range.

Twelve glazes are available, including Copper Laser Glossy that features an etched metallic effect, Silver Glossy which sparkles, a minimalist White Glossy and a dramatic Black Matt.

The ZYX collection of wall tiles from Craven Dunnill provides maximum scope to create a unique and dramatic feature in the home or public space. Available on special order. Craven Dunnill is the award-winning distributor and retailer of contemporary floor and wall tiles, supplying architects, interior designers and installers.

Craven Dunnill: T: 01746 761611 www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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BROUGHT TO LIFE Commercial use for walls, decorative panels, doors, architrave and furniture. A range of superbly styled interior films which will bring any room to life.

interior film Call: +44 (0)1376 518037

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Salice Products And Service Are Perfect For Neville Johnson Salice UK are delighted to be supplying a selection of their furniture fittings for installation within the Neville Johnson furniture range.

For over three decades Neville Johnson has been creating innovative fitted furniture, offering bespoke solutions for any room or space. Using traditional techniques, fine materials and the incredible imagination of their talented team, they have progressed to become market leaders in their field.

Salice supply their Silentia integrated soft close hinge which features a shallow cup depth of only 12mm, permitting the use of this hinge in doors with even the deepest edge profiles. Specifically designed to combine functionality and style, Silentia provides silent and smooth closing action for all types of furniture doors and is available for the full range of applications - angled, wide opening and blind corner specification.

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In addition, Salice’s Futura concealed runner is specified for all drawer applications. Suitable for use with all versions of full-extension runners, Futura has options for self-closing units, and a push option for handle less furniture. Another key feature of Futura is its simple installation - the 3 way adjustment allows the drawers to be precisely aligned, and the tool free adjustment enables the removal of the drawer from both the front and the sides – particularly important for the bottom drawer in a set where access from below may be difficult.

Furthermore, as the clip has been manufactured by Salice as a single piece, in carbon fibre rich material, the result is a lightweight, yet highly durable and strong finish.

Andrew Hawkes, Group Supply Chain Manager of Neville Johnson commented, “Salice not only develop innovative products that ensure high performance and ease of use, but their excellent customer service also sets them apart – reliability of supply is key to our business and we know that we can trust Salice to deliver”.

For further information on the SALICE product range please telephone 01480 413831 or visit Salice online at www.saliceuk.co.uk

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Luxury Property Illuminated With tp24’s Abstract LED Linear Light Fittings tp24, one of the UK’s leading LED lighting specialists were delighted to work together with Bristol interior designer, Sarah Bailey of SJP Interior Design, to provide light fittings for a luxurious 5-bedroom property which is situated in the popular village of Flax Bourton, Somerset.

Cavendish House is within the small and exclusive development, Cambridge Heights, which consists of a handful of luxury family homes offering stylish, modern day living.

Boasting fantastic views over the surrounding countryside, Cavendish House has been recently renovated and refurbished throughout to an incredibly high standard and includes high specification fixtures and fittings throughout. tp24 are commissioned to supply their LED lighting solutions for installation in many of the UK’s premier housebuilders show homes, so they were able to draw upon their experience to supply the perfect light

fittings to grace the ambience of this stunning property.

For the Sitting Room and Master Bedroom Suite lighting, SJP Interior Design selected tp24’s Arlington 6 Arm Chrome Pendant, which is part of their revered Abstract LED Linear Lighting range. Designed and manufactured by tp24, Abstract embodies contemporary design with clean, simple lines and is fully dimmable and comes with a two year warranty. Furthermore, Abstract’s revolutionary design enables consumers, should they so desire in the future, to alter the look of their fitting by simply changing the orientation of, removing or swapping the arm for an alternative arm design.

Commenting on the project, Sarah Bailey of SJP Interior Design said, “tp24’s LED lighting range combines archetypal design with lasting quality, and the Arlington fittings complement the room settings perfectly. I look forward to working with them on many more future projects as I know that I can rely on them for stunning products and reliable customer service”.

For further information on the full range of LED lighting solutions from tp24, please telephone 01354 691919 or visit www.tp24.com

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Flexible Bollards By Mccue – The ‘Fighter Jets’ Of Warehouse Protection Bollards are the essential sentinels of damage prevention in the workplace – and thanks to McCue Corp, the humble protector is now armed with an array of features that makes your facility safety stronger, smarter and much more economical. A finalist in ‘Best Innovation on an Existing Product’ at the illustrious MODEX expo, the McCue FlexCore Bollard’s flexible, shock absorbing properties help it deflect impacts – and its durable, high-visibility plastic shell is rust, scratch and dirt resistant.

Like many McCue products, the company’s designers stepped into the shoes of customers when creating the FlexCore Bollard. Traditional core-drilled or plate-mounted bollards can withstand impacts, but cracked concrete, permanent deformation and unsightly erosion through rust, flaking paint or general wear-and-tear create a multitude of maintenance costs and problems.

With the Flexcore Bollard, these issues are greatly diminished.

Utilising similar technology to high-performance aircraft and military vehicles, McCue’s innovators implemented a high-strength spring-steel post attached to an industrial shock absorber for the Bollard’s core. For the exterior, the steel post carries a rubber load ring that allows the cover to rotate on impact, flex and reform.

This triple-pronged protective process not only saves the bollard, it protects the vehicle or piece of equipment that comes into contact with it. On top of this, installation is simple and fast, with no trip hazards and fully hidden hardware. This, combined with the ultra-low maintenance properties of the bollard, adds up to a whole lot of savings over an extended period of time.

If your bollards need replacing, or if you’re about to install them new into your site, McCue’s state-of-the-art protectors will fight for your facility from the word go. www.mccue.com/uk

Experience A Purple Patch With Vicaima When it comes to inspiration ideas for interior doors, few companies bring the wealth of fresh design and stand out performance as Vicaima manage to do so every year. Entering a purple phase for their much loved Interior Door Selector (IDS), the 2017/18 edition has surpassed even Vicaima’s high standards, with the introduction of no less than six new ranges and a world of new colour and finish options.

Encompassing 80 stimulating pages, this latest edition is their largest IDS yet and is certain to spark creative interest for their many markets.

The new Interior Door Selector sets out product ranges in a clear and easy to navigate format.

Each range includes quality colour imagery to illustrate the products design potential, together with key facts to ensure the chosen model is right for the project. The IDS also includes a useful Price Indicator Tool, which enables easy price comparison across different ranges, making final door selection so much simpler.

Among the many new and exciting ranges making their first appearance in the Vicaima 2017/18 Interior Door Selector are some exciting door ideas, including: M Range, a refined take on the Classic panel door in a wide section of lacquered colours; EX70 and EX20, two new collections that offer striking grain direction and a fusion of face finishes; The Rustic Collection, real quarter cut Ash veneer in a selection of four new stain finishes to give an open grain appearance. These and many more on-trend and visually stunning finishes make up a truly visionary compendium of interior doors for every application. To download your copy of the new 2017/18 Interior Door Selector, visit www.vicaima.com and select brochures, alternatively call 01793 532333 to reserve a printed copy or for further information.

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Innovation Delivered

Tectite Range Extended

Comar 10 offers a new departure; a Passivhaus Certified “B” product with U-values as low as 0.66 coupled with processes that cut manufacturing costs by up to 70%.

The Comar 10 window range includes: Inward opening, tilt & turn and fixed lights internally beaded and glazed; U-values as low as 0.66 W/m2K; manufacturing costs cut by 70%; certified by Passivhaus Institute for cool temperature areas; future-proof & energy saving; high thermal insulation with ground breaking technology; 90mm deep outer frames; minimal care & maintenance. www.comar-alu.co.uk

Tectite, the leading push-fit brand by Pegler Yorkshire, has increased its range offering to now include additional valve configurations benefitting from push-fit technology. Recently Tectite became the first UK push-fit fitting to achieve the prestigious BSI Kitemark standard across its entire range including Classic, Pro and Sprint from sizes 15mm to 54mm.

Tectite has become the choice product for many installers due to its unique and unrivalled features such as grip first grab rings which prevent any risk of full bore blow offs, pre-lubricated seals for reduced insertion force and a cooper, DZR brass or stainless bodies.

DRU Maestro 75 Tunnel Gas Fire Reveals A World Of Possibilities For Home Improvers

DRU has released an exciting new addition to its Maestro collection of contemporary gas fires. Maestro 75 Tunnel is spectacular ‘see-through’ fire that can be installed into false chimneys, room dividing walls and other architectural features. With modern homes being increasingly open plan, it provides a solution for home owners as a room divider or to create a stunning focal point that can be appreciated from both sides of the living space. It features the impressive DRU Dynamic Flame Burner system, which generates exceptionally high and dense flames, together with the exclusive DRU Eco Wave app, allowing the owner to control the flame pattern and gas consumption from a tablet or smartphone.

With the fire being constructed almost entirely from glass, its appeal is further enhanced by Clear View non-reflective glass, which renders the glass almost invisible. In addition, the Maestro 75 Tunnel includes the exclusive DRU Easy Release door system, allowing easy access to the interior of the fire for routine cleaning and maintenance.

The balanced flue system of Maestro 75 Tunnel means that it can vented through an outside facing wall or through the roof, making it one of the most versatile gas fires in the DRU range. The addition of the DRU PowerVent® extended and motorised flue system means that it can be installed in previously inaccessible locations. The Maestro 75 Tunnel, like all DRU gas fires, has an independently verified A energy rating with 92% efficiency. www.drufire.com

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The entire range is suitable for jointing with a wide range of tube materials, including copper, flexible metal, PEX and PB and a variety of steel including stainless and carbon.

Additional features include non-demountable and demountable options.

Furthermore, Tectite offers speed of installation and therefore provides installed cost savings, it negates the need for a hot works permit which also saves time immediately after installation as the Tectite system is intrinsically clean, there is no need for adhesive curing or long flushing times. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk/en/home

Aico Website Now With Virtual Tour Facility Aico Ltd., the market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in the UK, has introduced a new 360° tour feature to its website www.aico.co.uk. The tours enable visitors to take a virtual walk around Aico’s Centre of Excellence and one of its Mobile Training & Demo Units. ‘Virtual’ visitors can journey through the two storey, state of the art Centre, stopping to look at the range of rooms and facilities available.

The Mobile Training & Demo Unit page on the Aico website provides a similar experience but within one of Aico’s new Units. These fully fitted vehicles feature information boards on all Aico technologies, such as RadioLINK+ and AudioLINK, and alarm ranges, with fully functional product attached. Both online tours also feature icons that you can click on to reveal interesting facts throughout the building.

Aico’s responsive website hosts a wealth of information and extensive selection of support tools and information. www.aico.co.uk

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Bona Titan – A New Generation Of Powerful Adhesives Bona, the wood floor experts, has launched Bona Titan, a new supreme performance, silane- based adhesive for high value projects, very wide or oversized solid wood boards - or any installation where the quality of the bond has to be guaranteed.

Bona Titan contains Titanium Technology - a revolutionary new formula comprising quadruple crosslinking that delivers superior durability and an unbeatable initial bond speed - even under challenging subfloor conditions.

Bona Titan can be specified with confidence to bond all types of wood flooring. Its superb shear strength makes installation easy and keeps even the largest, solid boards securely in place. If the subfloor is sound and dry, no primer is required. The hard, silane-based formula contains no ingredients that can migrate after curing, which eliminates all risk of discolouration at the joints.

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The smooth, thick consistency makes it easy to use and produces stable ribs, an extremely high initial grab and zero risk of hollow spots. The bond strength of Bona Titan will not diminish over time so the stability of the floor is guaranteed for the long term.

Bona Titan meets ISO 17178 standards and, in line with Bona’s environmental strategy, is a safe, clean formulation which also carries EC1-R Plus, DIBt, Greenguard and A+ low emission certifications.

Bona Titan is compatible with underfloor heating and can be used directly on metal or tiles. Floors bonded with Bona Titan can be sanded after just 12 hours. www.bona.com

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Plaswood Launches Gates To Complement Extensive Fencing Range Plaswood has launched a range of gates to complement its existing and extensive range of environmentally friendly fencing products.

Made from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood gates offer a smart, stylish and green alternative to traditional timber gates. Unlike timber, Plaswood products are impervious to the influence of water or damp and therefore will not rot, splinter, crack or degrade with age, offering purchasers a trouble and maintenance free alternative to timber products. Available in jet black and earth brown the single and double gates come with a galvanized frame, along with steel posts allowing the gates to be set directly in to the ground. The gates can be finished with flat, round, chamfered or pointed tops and supplied with a locking system and access from both sides or inside only for increased security.

Plaswood gates complement Plaswood’s existing range of fencing products which include: Birdsmouth/Trip rail and Knee rail fencing: Available face fixed or mortised. Posts can be flat, chamfered or bevelled tops for trip rail fencing and with inverted ‘V’ notches for birdsmouth fencing.

Close board fencing: Creates a solid screen. Pales are fixed to both sides of the rails and staggered to create the look of a close board panel. The fencing can be supplied as prefabricated panels and posts or cut to size for fabrication on site.

Log rail fencing and revetment wall: Ideal for use in curved boarders or edging, it can be used as a water retention wall, edging walls, flower beds or just to create garden features. Available cut to size with pointed ends for easy installation.

Picket and pale fencing: Offering a neat and attractive structure, picket and pale fencing can be used in conjunction with either face fixed or mortised post and rail types. All fencing is available in jet black and earth brown as standard, olive green, slate grey and multi-coloured options are also available. www.plaswoodgroup.com

Safeglide 2 - Heras Launches Their Safest Sliding Gate On The UK Market In 2016 Heras decided to improve their existing sliding gate so that it would not only be one of the safest on the market, but also would be easy to install, and extremely reliable giving end users many years of trouble free operation.

‘Safety is at the heart of everything we do and it is especially important for automated gates and barriers.’ says Geoff Miles, National Sales Director at Heras in the UK. Craftsmanship, high-quality materials and an excellent level of service: Heras continues to develop as a specialist in outdoor perimeter solutions. ‘We listen closely to the needs of our customers,’ Geoff Miles explains. ‘Development of the Safeglide 2 was no exception, our customers need both safe operation and excellent reliability. The product fulfills and often exceeds UK safety regulations.’ Not only has Heras developed a gate which is extremely safe and secure, the company is able to provide their customers and end users with a choice of various sizes, colours and infills for seamless integration into the overall perimeter solution.

Customer support - ‘As a manufacturer it is our responsibility to ensure that all automated gates are designed, installed and operated safely,’ says Geoff Miles. ‘First, we visit customers to discuss design and installation requirements. We then provide training courses for installers and contractors so they can learn how to install and operate the gate safely. After the gate has been installed we revisit to carry out a final inspection and provide the end user with a certificate. Our customers can rely on us for excellent technical support.’

Installation and maintenance - Safeglide 2 is not only lightweight but also quick and easy to install thanks to its prefabricated modular construction. This plug and play solution was designed with installers in mind. In the event of any damage or malfunction, Heras keeps all spare parts in stock and their engineers are always available. This way Heras ensures that any potential out-of-service times are reduced to a minimum. www.heras.co.uk/safegate

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New Tyvek® E-Guard W1 Provides Peace Of Mind On The Exposed Cliffs At Mevagissy Any high-spec timber build demands the very best in envelope protection, both during construction and once occupied, but particularly in places of great exposure from the elements. When Cornwall Timber Build came to specify a suitable reflective breather membrane for the walls of a new housing development on the rugged Cornish coastline, they found that only new Tyvek® e-Guard W1 ticked all the right boxes.

This means that, in addition to excellent low emissivity values, the project also benefits from superior UV resistance while the membranes are uncovered, plus enhanced airtightness, and crucially, complete confidence in water hold out (at above TRADA recommendations). All these advantages come naturally to Tyvek®, which has demonstrated its reliable performance time and time again, both in rigorous testing and over many years in the field.

Situated on the cliffs at Mevagissy, new build housing by Cornwall Timber Build benefits from the multiple qualities of new Tyvek® e-Guard W1, a metallised breather membrane with high thermal values and above W1 water hold out.

New Tyvek® e-Guard W1 for walls occupies a unique position in the market by offering above W1 water hold out. TRADA recommends W1 as a minimum for sites of the level of exposure of this location. Cliff Road in Mevagissy, as the name suggests, is situated on high ground and at the mercy of all the variety and power of the Atlantic weather. Tyvek® e-Guard W1 delivers an impressive 1.7m water column, a near passive standard of airtightness, resistance to four months UV exposure, and all the dependable vapour permeability for which the leading brand is famed.

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In terms of reflective capacity, metallised Tyvek® e-Guard W1 is certified as having a thermal resistance value for all cavities larger than 20mm of 0.75 m2K/W (using the NPL guarded hotbox method) and reflects 95% of heat radiation, providing interior comfort throughout the year. The product has also recently been granted STA AssureGold accreditation “When the building components for the site were being prepared in the factory,” says Stuart Dewey of Cornwall Timber Build, “we knew that the location was classified as severe exposure. This limited our choice of breather membrane to those with a W1 or better water hold out. Most metallised membranes offer only a W2 (50mm water column) rating but Tyvek® e-Guard W1 is far superior. In fact, its 1.7m water head means that we can use this material all over Cornwall and the rest of the UK, in any type of geography, while meeting and even exceeding industry guidelines.”

There are five 200 square metre plots in the Mevagissy development, offering high quality timber frame homes, with external finishes varying between natural slate and block and render. Eventual occupants can look forward to enjoying not only the beauty of their location, but also comfortable interior conditions and lower energy bills, even if the weather outside is travelling through Cornwall’s traditional extremes. www.construction.tyvek.co.uk

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A New Record In Dallas Levolux has helped transform a 1980’s built 17-storey office building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, with the addition of a dazzling solar shading solution, applied at ground and roof level. Formerly known as the Belo Building, 400 South Record Street has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, designed

by Gensler.

Levolux was approached to develop a custom solution for this prestigious development. Based on its popular 9000 series louvre system, two large horizontal projections were devised, not only to shield the building from the sun, but to create an interesting architectural feature.

Levolux supplied almost 900 trapezoidalshaped aluminium fin sections for the project.

The Fins, each measuring 420mm wide, are fixed at an angle of 45 degrees, facing south, and are set at a pitch of 600mm. The two canopies of Fins provide important shading to glazed areas at lower levels and for the new Sky Garden.

The lower level shading canopy, projects at 7.5 metres in height from the building’s facade and continues around the perimeter of the building. The horizontal structure is supported from a series of vertical steel posts, with a maximum projection of 9 metres. On the building’s east-facing elevation, the main entrance opens onto South Market Street.

Here, Levolux provided the same trapezoidal-shaped Fins, but with a twist.

The Fins begin horizontally within the entrance area at high level, but as they emerge outside they gradually twist by 45 degrees to line up with the other Fins. The shading canopy created at roof level, shares the same composition as the lower structure, except it has a smaller area. The west-facing roof terrace, otherwise known as the Sky Garden, is a new feature for the building, replacing a glazed roof. The Fins provide essential shading to the terrace. www.levolux.com

A First For Automatic Partitioning Recently refurbished, Vodafone’s Manchester office is the first building in the UK to combine two electric moveable walls, delivering an entirely automated system for dividing room space quickly and efficiently.

Working with architects, CMI Workplace and main contractor, Overbury, Style was specified to install a fully automatic Dorma Hüppe Moveo Glazed ComfortDrive moveable wall adjacent to a Skyfold, the fully automatic, vertically rising operable wall which is housed in the ceiling cavity. At the push of a button, the walls open and close with ease, offering a phenomenal lab tested 50dB Rw acoustic integrity for the Moveo glass system, and 51dB Rw for the Skyfold.

The former Cable & Wireless building near Manchester Airport has been completely re-fitted to bring it in-line with Vodafone’s Better Ways of Working ethos. Throughout the building there has been significant improvement to space planning efficiency, with the two automatic operable walls helping create an environment that support’s the multi-functional purpose of the building. “The future of space division is in automation,” said Andy Gibson, Style’s director for the north, “and we are seeing a significant shift in demand towards electric systems. The Vodafone project is a first of its kind and certainly raises the bar to a whole new level in terms of what can be achieved.”

The Dorma Hüppe fully automated glass acoustic moveable wall forms a corridor within an open plan event space. CMI Workspace then cleverly split the room further with a vertically-rising Skyfold acoustic moveable wall. “Having previously worked with Style and the Dorma product, we had confidence in the quality”, commented Dave Downie from Overbury.

“We also had experience of the Skyfold wall from previous projects and were keen to see it installed in this unique space.” Style is the exclusive UK partner to Dorma Hüppe and Skyfold. As the UK market leader in moveable walls, Style is championing the drive towards fully automatic room division across multiple market sectors. www.style-partitions.co.uk

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The Grade II Listed building located in Manchester City Centre is being refurbished by Quadriga Contracts Ltd as part of the NOMA regeneration scheme to provide Grade A office space, retail and leisure facilities.

Constructed in 1905; the interior walls have accumulated a thick build-up of dust, dirt, polish and even nicotine residue, all of which needed to be removed.

Following trials of various products, Remmers Arte Mundit Eco was selected as it is a selfvulcanising cleaning paste designed for thorough, water-free removal of residues and soiling on a wide range of substrates.

The Arte Mundit Eco was applied using a 4” brush and left to ‘set’ overnight. The set rubber-like material was then removed by hand the following day revealing the original white marble finish. The Client is delighted with the results that the product has achieved. www.remmers.co.uk

The sealants and adhesive range from Everbuild – A Sika Company is growing with the launch of Sika PRO Select, a fantastic new range bringing the renowned Sika technical expertise to the trade user.

This extensive new range consists of ten products including Sika MaxTack Super Charged, an extremely fast setting adhesive with a fixing time of just

20 minutes and the ability to bond to a variety of surfaces, both indoors and outdoors and even underwater.

The PRO Select range also includes Sika MaxTack Ultra Clear, a 100% transparent, high strength sealant and adhesive, Sika MaxTack Ultimate, an extra strong hybrid sealant and adhesive for use on almost every application imaginable, SikaSeal Multi Purpose Silicone and Sika MaxTack Instant Grab SF. www.everbuild.co.uk

Worry Free Floor Access For Westgate Oxford Over 80 of Howe Green’s 7500 Series Medium Duty Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers have been specified by architect Chapman Taylor LLP for the Westgate Oxford development.

Westgate Oxford replaces the original centre that was built in 1970-1972. Landsec and The Crown Estate formed a joint venture, the Westgate Oxford Alliance, to undertake the project. Laing O’Rourke began construction of the 800,000 sq. ft. centre in spring 2015.

The Howe Green 7500 Series Floor Access Covers provide safe, easy access to underfloor services and high levels of performance for what will be a heavily trafficked pedestrian area. The 7500 Series can withstand up to a 5 tonne pneumatic wheel loading and, as they are made of stainless steel, are resistant to rust and corrosion.

The floor access covers are designed to be infilled with a floor finish to match the surrounding area. The covers have been installed throughout Westgate Oxford by specialist stone contractor Vetter UK. They have been infilled with various types of stone to blend seamlessly with the different hard flooring finishes used across multiple locations. The flush finish ensures the attractiveness of the flooring is not compromised and the risk of slip and trip hazards is reduced.

The 7500 Series Medium Duty Floor Access Covers are tamper resistant, meeting the requirement for a secure access solution, a necessity in such a public place. www.howegreen.com

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High Capacity Channel System Drains Car Park At Mcarthur Glen, Designer Outlets, York McArthur Glen, the leasing, management and marketing company has twenty one Designer Outlets in eight countries across Europe and is still expanding its business. The new Designer Outlets indoor mall at Fulford, York features over 120 designer brands including clothing, foot ware, eyewear, home wares, restaurants and cafés. The mall is set in 60 acres of landscaped grounds, including an extensive free car park available for customers.

Hauraton Limited introduced the RECYFIX® MONOTEC, surface drainage system in January 2016. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlets mall, York, joins numerous installations successfully completed in the United Kingdom.

The RECYFIX® MONOTEC system was installed to provide surface drainage in a section of the car park’s asphalt surface. Having a grating width of 100mm (Channel internal dimension) with an overall height of 230mm and a cross-section of 190.5cm2, the 66 metres of channel supplied provide a total water capacity of just over 1260 litres. The MONOTEC one metre long channel component is of a sturdy monolithic design where the HEELSAFE grating and the tongue and groove linking system are integral to the channel moulding.

The whole unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum. PP is naturally resistant to de-icing salt. Complying with the requirements of EN 1433, the PP is given its UV resistance by adding just sufficient stabiliser so that the structural strength of the material is unaffected and a consistent appearance is maintained. The MONOTEC channels have a loading category of up to Class D400.

Tim Connolly, Hauraton‘s Managing Director comments; “The tongue and groove features on the MONOTEC channels provides easy assembly of the moulded components and facilitates the alignment of the channel run so cutting installation time for the groundwork contractor.

All Hauraton surface water drainage systems’ comply with European Standards (hENs) and carries the CE mark”.

For RECYFIX® MONOTEC product specifications go to www.hauraton.co.uk. CIVILS section For other case studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk

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Local Charity Residents Given Level Access Showering Thanks To Marmox As a manufacturer whose product range is synonymous with wet rooms and high specification bathrooms, Marmox has supplied ten of its specialist Showerstone level access trays for an apartment development in Newark, aimed at those likely to have mobility issues.

The new-build project at Parsons Mount on the town’s King’s Road, is being built for a local charity by Taylor Pearson Construction Ltd. and will eventually provide 22 high specification dwellings for retirees.

Guy Taylor Associates is the regional architectural practice leading the widely acclaimed and sustainable project. Phase 2, where the trays have been used, has created ten, one bedroom flats, on two floors where, on the ground floor the Marmox Showerstone trays were set within a screeded floor, while those upstairs have been installed into the timber joists to maintain level access.

All of the 1200 x 1200mm Marmox trays were supplied via the Chesterfield branch of SIG. The Showerstone is a solid shower base that can be laid directly onto timber joists without any further support needed but in this instance, it was the ideal solution for the whole project, being that it could also be sited into conventional cement based screed. Strong enough to support a load of 600kg, the Showerstone is made with a combination of polymer-concrete and GRP material, which makes it almost unbreakable and robust enough to allow vinyl or mosaic tiles to be laid on top, without the risk of compression through point loading. The base profile, which slopes from an outside thickness of 22mm down to 5mm, is designed to be compatible with the Marmox McAlpine drain which is supplied in two versions: for tile or the vinyl flooring applications. www.marmox.co.uk

Schöck Isokorb Combinations Meet Berlin Project Demands Affordable living space has long been a scarce resource in Berlin and one of the latest developments to help resolve the problem is a contemporary inner-city housing complex called Paragon Apartments. The ‘cube theme’ design comprises 217 high specification apartments, plus a kindergarten, a café and a supermarket. All formed as a three-dimensional façade involving terraces and a shifting stacked balcony pattern. The balconies are made of light-coloured prefabricated concrete elements, and are of varying depths which give the apartments a spacious quality.

To simplify the construction of the complicated solid cube pre-cast elements on the façade, the components were broken down into balcony plates, roofing and sidewalls. It is critical, with such a demanding building envelope construction, that the risk of thermal bridging is reduced to a minimum, especially with the increasing need for buildings to be designed according to low energy building standards.

To meet this requirement, Schöck has supplied variants of its Isokorb structural thermal break product. Predominantly the type KXT, for concrete-to-concrete applications is used, which offers such a high level of insulation that the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, Germany, has awarded the product with the low ‘thermal bridge construction‘ certificate; and confirmed its suitability even for passivhaus construction. With the balcony design, the plate and the canopy element for the balcony below act structurally on the same floor. So it was necessary to connect the two free-cantilevered reinforced concrete plates using the appropriate Isokorb types in an alternating pattern.

The standard Schöck Isokorb type KXT element with straight shear and tension rods was alternated with the Isokorb type KXT-HV. This has off-centre shear and tension rods on one side of the unit to enable connection to a downstand beam, where the balcony lies lower than the floor slab. Both units transfer both negative moments and positive shear forces. In addition to the type KXT, the Isokorb types EXT and KS are also incorported. The EXT normally complements the type KXT in bearing high loads involving cantilevered external corner balconies, but on this occasion it is used to support the side wall loads. The Isokorb type KS is used where there is a requirement for the free cantilevered steel girder canopy elements of the structure to be secured to the reinforced concrete slab. www.schoeck.co.uk

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Kemper System Facilitates Award Winning Roof Refurbishment At Gatwick Airport When the existing flat roof above the International Departure Lounge at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal was failing, Kemper System’s liquid applied waterproofing was the first port of call. Working closely with contractors, Mitie Tilley Roofing Ltd, to develop a sound waterproofing solution, Kemper System’s Stratex Warm Roof system was specified using its solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing as part of a full refurbishment of the 2,500 sq. m roof area.

Chosen for its odourless, quick application and versatile qualities, the fleecereinforced, liquid waterproofing system by Kemper System meant contractors could adhere to the strict timescales and operational restrictions on-site.

Mitie Tilley Roofing Ltd first removed 250 tonnes of the existing roof ballast using a suction excavator machine. The substrate was cleaned prior to an application of Kempershield Type 1 Primer and Kempershield Vapour Barrier.

A combination of 123mm Kempertherm FR and Kempertherm TR Tapered PIR Insulation Board was installed onto the main roof area, including the guttering.

Kempertherm TR comprises of a rigid PIR insulation board, a dense closed cell structure with a hard-top facing providing additional reinforcement to the top face that also provides the optimum substrate for the application of the liquid membrane. The polyurethane-based Kemperol 2K-PUR resin was then applied in a single, wet-on-wet process. The roof area presented numerous complexities and lots of detailing, including five, large air-handling units, adjacent glazed facades and 36 separate large plinths with their own steel

work, cable trays and pipe supports. Prior to application, contractors also removed the existing lead skirts, cover flashings and associated cementitious insulated upstands on each of the 36 support plinths. The plinths, and more than 150 rain screen support steel work, were also primed before application of the fleece reinforced Kemperol 2K-PUR resin.

The versatility of the Kemperol system and ease of application meant contractors could provide a watertight, seamless membrane that fully incorporated all of the flat areas, complex details and outlets on the roof structure. Much of the refurbishment works were completed overnight within a four-hour working window as the client requested no disruption to the many retailers within the North Terminal below, which was done with ease using Kemperol.

Kemper System also developed full Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and Inspection and Test Records (ITR) which were updated daily by contractors, and field technicians from Kemper System who visited the site on a weekly basis to ensure compliance and maximum quality during installation.

Demonstrating first-class delivery within a live airport environment, Mitie Tilley Roofing Ltd and Kemper System won an award in the Liquid Applied Roofing and Waterproofing category for their work on the project at the annual NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) UK Roofing Awards (May 2017). www.kempersystem.co.uk

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Tata Technologies Innovation Centre Adds Style And Practicality With Encasement Tata Technologies’ new £20 million European Innovation and Development Centre (EIDC) in Warwick has used more than 70 ‘Forma’ aluminium column casings from Encasement to conceal structural steelwork in the three storey building.

Designed by Birmingham based architects, Webb Gray, the EIDC’s steel frame curtainwalled structure provides 60,000sq.ft of office space for around 600 staff and was built

by BAM Construction on a 3.85 acre green field site.

Supplied and installed by Encasement, the column casings are used throughout the building on each of the three floors to conceal structural supports in the six extensive open plan office areas together with separate conference and presentation rooms and the ground floor restaurant.

Manufactured from 3mm thick aluminium and standing 3000mm high, the 530mm diameter ‘Forma’ casings also incorporate an acoustic lining to help dampen noise and reverberation in the office areas. They are also finished in a white PPC coating to integrate with the interior design and reflect natural light. While some of the casings are positioned around the perimeter of each floor, adjacent to the glazed facade, many have also been integrated into the design and construction of the interior workstations, storage facilities and desktops, with cupboard units and meeting tables being built around them.

In some locations, the lower half of the column casings are concealed by modular cabinets and integral desks, while in others, the storage and drawer units are designed to be slightly narrower than the column casing diameter, leaving the full height visible on either side, giving variety to the interior layout and adjacent meeting areas.

Encasement also supplied and installed a series of semi-circular column casings, which are used in individual offices and meeting rooms where the structural steelwork forms part of the partition wall. www.encasement.co.uk

Pendock Covers For Sevenoaks’ Rebuilt Primary School Pendock has recently supplied MX and CH pipe boxing profiles to cover pipe work at Sevenoaks Primary School, rebuilt as part of the ‘Priority Schools Building Program.’ Led and majority funded by the Education Funding Agency, along with the support of Kent County Council, the scheme represents a sustainable, fit-for-purpose and much needed replacement of the original 50-year-old building.

MX profile is a two-sided pipe casing, suitable for high or low levels and can be installed vertically, horizontally and at corners to cover pipework and heating services, soil, vent and rainwater pipes. Hardwearing and maintenance free, the ply boxing is manufactured at their Telford premises and can be supplied in a wide range of colour options. Standard MX sizes range from 75 x 150mm up to 300 x 300mm but Pendock can also manufacture tailored versions of all of its product ranges to meet particular client needs.

The MX range comes with a comprehensive range of accessories, including external and internal corners, butt joints, stop ends, access panels and a boxing pack to facilitate smooth installation and enable a professional finish to be achieved. Also specified for the Sevenoaks Primary project were Pendock’s CH, three-sided channel casing, offering a smart solution to the encasement of pipework and structural elements at mid-wall vertical or horizontal locations, including bulkheads and available in white melamine or laminate finishes. The melamine version features an attractive white plastic detail where the panels join.

As with MX profile, Pendock is able to supply the product in a wide range of material options, including not only the traditional ply but also uPVC and metal to suit a variety of environmental conditions. www.pendock.co.uk

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FAKRO Roof Windows For Aberdeenshire Passivhaus Self-Build Built on the footprint of a draughty and impractical dwelling on a site in Comers near Banchory, Carsluchie Croft was constructed to the Passivhaus standard. The low energy, sustainable family home has FAKRO FTT U6 and FTP U5 Electro triple-glazed roof windows in a design which maximises solar gain, has high insulation levels (using high density ecological wood fibre) and heat recovery ventilation.

The FTT U6 has an exceptional U-value of 0.81W/m2K and is among very few standard products which can meet the exacting Passivhaus requirement in its own right. The FTP U5 windows also had Z-wave connectivity enabling them to be operated from a laptop, mobile or tablet alongside appliances from over 200 of the world’s leading manufacturers. All windows were also fitted with thermal flashings to enhance overall airtightness.

The compact 1½ storey form reflects local vernacular architecture, with the angled bay on the south side designed as a dynamic element to contrast with the compact solid stone-clad form of the majority of the house. This alignment is picked up by the angle of the upper floor terrace and ‘cut-in’ of the roof above, the combined effect of which is to create a positive and negative ‘motif’ on the roofscape at the front of the dwelling. The garage and swimming pool are accommodated in a separate linear building, parallel to and physically linked to the main house by a partially covered veranda. www.fakro.co.uk

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VMZINC – Bridging Contemporary And Traditional Architecture In Sport Sandwiched between the Craighead and Balcomie Courses of Crail Golfing Society at Fife Ness, the new Golf Lodge designed by Muir Walker Pride shows how distinctive design can accommodate contemporary and traditional values. A standing seam VMZINC® QUARTZZINC® façade, in combination with natural stone, defines the architectural style and retains its colour to ensure maintenance of the subtle balance between building materials. As a venue providing luxury accommodation for two separate holiday groups at the same time, the lodge offers uninterrupted 360° views of the courses, out to sea.

It is of traditional construction to the first floor with timber frame above.

The options afforded by zinc enable detailing of considerable complexity to be undertaken, transforming buildings which previously had little architectural value.

The visual aesthetic on golf courses now holds a far higher degree of importance than when dull, flat roof buildings were so commonly considered acceptable. Reopened after a build programme which took just over a year, the remodelled British Golf Museum at St Andrews is a case in point. It is now a pavilion with a low pitch roof and upper floor façade in standing seam QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC® STRAT finishes.

The Royal and Ancient had established a single storey building as recently as 1989, and it seems ironic now to think that something so uninspiring could have been accepted on a site immediately to the rear of the famous clubhouse. Richard Murphy Architects’ added an additional floor to provide an 80 seat café with views towards the first tee, fairway and stunning West Sands beach. It combines high functionality and design values and not only sits well within its environment but provides a distinctive feature from the main road. Visitor numbers to the museum have increased dramatically. www.vmzinc.co.uk

Kalwall® Puts On A Show Kalwall® translucent cladding has been extensively used to clad the multimillion pound Exeter Road leisure development in Bournemouth, designed by architects Broadway Malyan.

Almost 1,000 square metres of Kalwall have been used in this bold scheme which has transformed a former bus station into a 10 screen multiplex cinema, café, restaurant and retail complex.

Recognised as a key material in this project, the translucent cladding encapsulates the building across all nine elevations and encloses the external fire escapes. At night the cladding creates a warm, inviting and ethereal glow proving a beacon for visitors while mitigating any issues with light pollution to the surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

Kalwall is frequently specified for this type of prestige project where high-end performance and quality need to be coupled with aesthetics, practicality and a long life-cycle. Not only does Kalwall provide a neat and cost effective solution but it also offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for building occupants while bathing the interior with diffused daylighting regardless of the weather.

Importantly, Kalwall will eliminate shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by doing away with the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced. The standard Kalwall 70mm thick panel offers insulation up to 0.28W/m2K - equivalent to a cavity filled solid wall. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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Residents At The Landmark Apartments In Dudley Stay Safe With SE Controls An iconic and popular residential development in the West Midlands, The Landmark at Brierley Hill, is using smoke control systems from SE Controls to ensure escape routes are kept free of smoke in the event of a fire, allowing residents to exit the building safely.

Located at the Waterfront complex adjacent to the Merry Hill retail centre in Dudley, The Landmark was formerly the HQ for a financial services company before being acquired by investment property developer, Seven Capital, who converted it into 181 apartments with Colmore Tang Construction, all of which were sold off-plan within five months.

The shape of the building and its graduated tiered design, which rises from two to seven storeys, are key features that made the new apartment development attractive to residents, but it also presented a number of challenges during the design and engineering of the smoke control system, which needed to be addressed by SE Controls.

The building’s five existing stairwells were to be used for escape, but the travel distance from some of the apartments was more than the 7.5 metres specified within Building Regulations Approved Document B for a code compliant naturally ventilated smoke control system.

To overcome this, SE Controls designed and installed four individual smoke ventilation solutions based on the specific requirements of each floor within the building, which combines both mechanical fan and natural smoke extraction to provide an effective and integrated life safety system.

and three of the stairwells where apartments are located more than 7.5 metres from the escape stairs.

Also, on the second, third and fourth floors, supplementary automatic opening vents (AOV) are provided as part of the naturally ventilated smoke control system to ensure additional stairwells and corridors are kept free of smoke to aid escape from apartments within 7.5 metres of the stairs.

A further naturally ventilated system is used on floors five and six. Although these have the smallest floor area, a further dedicated escape staircase is protected by AOV louvres at the head of stairs. The main escape route in the seven-storey section of the building is also protected by a naturally ventilated smoke system, which covers all the floors.

Using an SE Controls OSLoop modular smoke control system and OS2 SHEVTEC controllers together with a range of AOVs, louvres, SECO Ni 24 40 chain actuators and mechanical fan extraction, the system is highly effective and operates as a fully integrated solution.

Michael Scrimshaw, Business Development Manager for SE Controls, said: “The unique layout and structure of the building, together with its change of use from offices to residential made it one of the more complex projects we’ve undertaken to ensure the full system is not only compliant, but also effective. By fully understanding the escape paths and layout, we were able to engineer the complete system using different smoke control technologies as a fully integrated life safety solution dedicated to this particular building.” www.secontrols.com

On the ground floor and first two levels, which have the largest floor areas and highest density of apartments, the building uses an SE Controls SHEVTEC Extended Travel Distance mechanical fan system. This protects the corridors

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Yeoman Shield Help To Maintain Standards At Oldham School The new building of North Chadderton School, Oldham was built in 2013 providing facilities for up to 1500 students aged between 11 & 18 years.

Built without the provision of wall protection to the school’s interior walls, Facilities Manager William Wheatcroft soon noticed that the plastered, white walls, were suffering marking and superficial damage detrimental to maintaining the school’s high standards.

“We needed a permanent solution to our problem of continually re-decorating and cleaning the walls along corridors and congregational areas of the school – which was proving to be a drain on the maintenance budgets,” explained Mr Wheatcroft. Yeoman Shield, manufacturers and installers of wall & door protection products, were called in to survey areas in the school most needing wall protection, where it was decided that 2.0mm thick FalmouthEx protection panels would be the answer to stopping the continual damage.

The work was to be phased over time as and when budgets became available. The first area to be fitted with Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx protection panels at 1250mm high, in white, were the dining room, boys WC on the ground, 1st & 2nd floors, reception exit area and along the flat to raking wall of the Assembly Hall Stage. Other areas which have received the same treatment over the past 2 of years have included, staircases, refuse points, sports exit lobby, performing arts and music centre along with staff changing facilities. www.yeomanshield.com

Rehau Provides Tabs Solution For Landmark Office Development The already iconic White Collar Factory in London’s Old Street is now open for business – but key to the contemporary work spaces is the creation of a comfortable working environment. That is why more than 150km of REHAU’s Thermally Activated Building Structure (TABS) system was installed to provide low energy passive cooling. This makes the installation one of the largest of REHAU’s TABS solution so far in Europe, and it has been completed by specialist installers Anders Heating Company.

In TABS, REHAU’s PE-Xa polymer pipework is embedded within the concrete floor slabs. Chilled water is circulated through the pipework and this enables the slab to act as a heat sink; drawing the heat away from the useable space and creating a comfortable working environment for the occupants. As well as being more sustainable and energy efficient than conventional air conditioning, it is also quieter, has no moving parts which could fail and generates less air movement providing a better working environment.

Anders’ team completed the installation, working closely with M&E contractors Michael Lonsdale Group and main contractors Brookfield Multiplex. A key reason for the specification of the REHAU TABS system over alternative concrete cooling options was the integral REHAU EVERLOC™ compression sleeve jointing and fittings system.

This is used on all of REHAU’s pipework solutions, from underfloor to district heating, and provides a permanent, leak free joint with no O-ring and no prepreparation of the pipe required. The brass compression sleeve fittings are safe to use within the embedded floor slab, allowing repairs to be made if the pipework is damaged on site during the construction programme. www.rehau.uk/tabs

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Nottingham Independent Living Schemes Receive Maximum Fire Protection With Aico Two independent living schemes have benefitted from Aico’s latest Smoke Alarm technology as part of Nottingham City Homes’ ‘Grander Designs’ advanced refurbishment programme. Garfield Court, a 32 flat corridor scheme in Radford, and Kersall Court, a similar scheme with 33 flats, have been fitted with Aico mains powered Multi-Sensors and Ei160e Series Alarms. T he Multi-Sensors contain two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software, for fast response and reduced false alarms. www.aico.co.uk

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Marmox Thermoblock Tackles Thermal Bridging Around Harrogate Home’s Basement Structure Some 180 Marmox Thermoblocks have been supplied to a regional builder for the construction of a high specification home near Harrogate, with their unique combination of insulating and load-carrying properties being used to tackle cold bridging where the two storeys above ground meet the basement structure which contains a swimming pool and other recreation areas.

The five bedroom property has been built by Dobson Construction with a beam and block ground floor being supported off the in-situ concrete basement walls.

The partially filled external wall of dense concrete blockwork, with an outer leaf of quarried stone, was then raised on the continuous course of Thermoblocks. The 65mm x 215mm x 600mm Thermoblocks have been laid on a mortar bed with the special Marmox Multibond adhesive being used to seal the stepped joints between the units. As a loadbearing composite product Thermoblock has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer, equivalent to a course of bricks, in order to address a critical area of heat loss, thereby reducing energy bills and making a significant contribution to SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations.

Each length of Thermoblock is comprised of ultra-high performance XPS insulation, encapsulating miniature columns of concrete, while the top and bottom are covered by alkali resistant glass-fibre mesh, retaining a surface of fibre reinforced polymer concrete to facilitate bonding. The concrete columns have a very low conductivity so do not present thermal bridges themselves, and when coupled with the highly insulating XPS insulation core, a combined thermal conductivity of 0.47W/mK is achieved. Crucially, being able to employ a defined, very low thermal transmittance – derived by thermal modelling or measurement – offers a far more advantageous result than adopting the ‘default’ figure offered in SAP which can often result in non-compliance with Part L. www.marmox.co.uk

Studor Solution Waves Goodbye To Ugly Rooftops An architect’s vision for a ‘wave-effect’ building with no roof protrusions, to mirror the sinuous lines of nearby hills, has been achieved thanks to drainage ventilation expert Studor.

Italian architects, in conjunction with the multidiscipline company STEAM, designed the c130m Monselice Hospital in Northern East Italy to ensure it not only fulfilled the highest operational requirements, but also had a profile in harmony with the adjacent sloping hillside landscape.

To achieve this aesthetic look, the integrity of the rooftops needed to be maintained, and the design did not allow for any roof protrusions to interrupt the flow of the roofline.

The project’s MEP contractor, Gemmo SpA, recognising that input from an expert in drainage ventilation was needed, asked Studor (with over 40 years’ experience in the field) to advise on the drainage system design. “Our solution was to cap as many stacks as possible with the Studor Maxi-Vent Air Admittance Valve (AAV) which fits discreetly within the roof space”, commented Studor’s UK Technical Sales Director Daniel Rath.

“The Maxi-Vent protects the trap seals within the drainage system by allowing the intake of air so that each soil pipe can maintain the right level of pressure within the system. This is critical, especially in a hospital environment, ensuring there is no cross-contamination from the drainage system into the habitable space.” “Furthermore, the Maxi-Vents eliminate the need for any roof penetrations, thus reducing the amount of pipework required saving both time and money. So, not only is the integrity of the roof maintained, but heat loss was minimised and time was saved onsite.” www.studor.net

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Former Headquarters Of The Greater London Council Gets An Energy Efficient Facelift For 64 years, County Hall was the home of the British Government, in the form of the London County Council, and later the GLC (Greater London Council) and ILEA (Inner London Education Authority).

In 2016, London venue company ‘etc.venues’ opened a conference and event space in County Hall. It features 20 multi-purpose spaces including two river fronting suites for groups up to 900.

An important aspect of the client’s brief was restoration of the period features. Synergy Architects turned to Selectaglaze, to install thermal and acoustic efficient secondary glazing, except where there were dado rails, which the conservation officer wanted to retain. As there were no rising ducts of a satisfactory size, air needed to be extracted through the existing windows. Secondary glazing was therefore required to the lower part of these windows.

Selectaglaze installed 148 secondary glazing units. Those units exceeding 1600mm high were fit with a 6mm toughened low-E glass. A minimum glass to glass cavity of 150mm allowed for optimal noise reduction. All aluminium profiles and timber grounds were powder coated in a matt grey finish.

The installation of secondary glazing has enhanced business prospects at ‘etc.venues’, with conference rooms, event suites and bars now providing an ambient and warm environment to suit any event. Established in 1966 and Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing. It boasts a product range to suit all projects from Listed buildings, to new build hotels.

Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

Skating In The Quiet Some of the noisiest buildings are sports facilities such as ice rinks, halls and swimming pools where hard surfaces and large spaces exacerbate echoes and chatter.

Architects Christensen & Co which designed a new and very inviting ice skating rink in Ørestad, a fast-developing suburb of Copenhagen, used a popular and very effective solution to the problem. To reduce sound reverberation, Troldtekt natural wood wool acoustic panels were installed to provide a calm and uniform surface, together with integrated lighting.

The ceilings in the heated part of the ice rink provide a natural surface with a warm glow, contrasting between the cold crystalline rink and the warm club facilities. Designed as a venue for sport and fun, the architects carefully thought out their choice of materials and finishes, such as concrete, wood and glass and acoustic panels. The City of Copenhagen also invested additional funds to ensure the project was eco-friendly both in its construction and daily operation.

Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability as documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. www.troldtekt.co.uk

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Aluprof On The Square Built in 1772, ‘Square Chapel’ is a red brick built Georgian Chapel and one of only few square churches ever built. Almost thirty years ago, in 1988, the Square Chapel Trust was set up to save the Grade II listed chapel to convert it back into a place of worship and a performing arts centre in Halifax.

After gaining popularity in the town, in 2012 a further £5.9m development fund was raised to be invested in the complex, with £3.9m by way of Arts Council funding. Located next to the Piece Hall in Halifax, the Square Chapel now includes a second 120 seat auditorium, that provides a cinema with live screening facilities.

Today, the Square Chapel forms a popular complex which offers the best in film, theatre, live music, comedy, family shows and workshops complete with a large bright foyer, where refreshments are served daily.

The foyer comprises of a strikingly designed and decorated arrowhead roof construction, designed by architect Evans Vettori.

Aluprof have provided full height curtain walling in their MB-SR50N system which has been supplied in a dark grey powder coat. The curtain walling was designed and installed by the specialist envelope contractor H-K-L of Sutton-in-Ashfield.

As the new roof to the foyer could not be loaded onto the existing structures of the Piece Hall or Square Chapel, everything is carried on three central structural steel trees. The tree metaphor is echoed in the leafy colours on the angled canopy soffit, which has led the two entrances to be dubbed either the ‘spring’ or ‘autumn’ bridges with green

being the dominant shade on one, and brown on the other.

Completing the theme, the etching of branches on the south wall glazing has been artistically provided to help reduce solar gain. Amongst the characteristics of the MB-SR50N system, is a wide choice of 50mm wide mullion and transom profiles complete with substantial assembly cleats that offer single glazed modules of up to 450Kg to be carried.

The system includes a continuous thermal barrier made of HPVC insulating material complete with profiled EPDM glazing gaskets which makes it possible for the system to achieve very high levels of insulation to meet demanding BREEAM ratings.

Aluprof’s extensive range of systems extend to unitised curtain walling, sliding folding doors, commercial doors systems and a wide range of window systems, all of which are increasingly being specified on a variety of residential and commercial projects across the UK and overseas.

All systems are designed and installed by selected, specially trained companies to ensure each product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards.

Further information is available on the company website at aluprof.co.uk.

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