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Clevedon Hall Set in remarkable grounds, just a short distance from the seafront, Clevedon Hall is currently undergoing a ÂŁ3 million refurbishment to be turned into one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading exclusive event and wedding venues.

levedon Hall, a 150-year-old stunning Victorian building, has an extensive history and has been used for numerous purposes throughout the years. History of Clevedon Hall

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Clevedon Hall was originally designed by Foster and Wood, a firm of Bristol Architects who designed other Bristol landmarks including the Grammar School Hall. Constructed in Mendip and other local stones, Clevedon has impressive carvings and pierced-

stone balustrading. Formally named Frankfurt Hall, the mansion was built for Conrad Finzel who owned the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest sugar-refining business in the Counterslip Factory, Bristol. Conrad only enjoyed his estate for six years before his death in 1859; the hall was then passed to his son who was forced to sell the estate due to financial issues. Charles Hill, who owned the Albion Shipyard in Bristol, bought the Hall in 1877 as a family home, and promptly changed its name to Clevedon Hall. It was then sold several times and used for many different purposes including a call centre and a girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boarding school. Current owners, Peter and Sally McCarthy bought

Clevedon Hall has carried out extensive renovations in order to turn the stunning mansion into a functional hospitality venue and return the building to its former glory. the hall in 1991 and lived in it for eight years with their family before turning it into corporate headquarters for their telecoms business. The McCarthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s then sold the business but stayed on as landlords. When the company who bought the business went bust, they then decided to renovate. Over the years, they continued to receive letters from people asking if they could use the hall to get married. As enquiries grew, they researched

possibilities around turning the hall into an exclusive events venue and it proved that there was a real desire for it. Refurbishments In 2010, Clevedon Hall was opened for its first public event and over the last three years extensive work has been carried out. Many of the original features still remain including the 19th century Dutch tower, the Victorian fireplaces and the carved panelled oak grand staircase. In the Grand Library there is also a hidden entrance to an underground vault. Clevedon Hall has carried out extensive renovations in order to turn the stunning mansion into a functional hospitality venue and

return the building to its former glory. As part of their offering, they offer private events with personalised catering, drink and dĂŠcor.

As an event venue catering was a high priority for the venue so in order to offer the best possible catering experience, a state of the art electronic kitchen was added.

Clevedon also wanted to keep as many original features as possible to ensure the history of the building remained, with that in mind they restored all of the windows and wood. Restoration and redecoration were carried out in the Grand Library and adjoining orangery, as well as the Dame Rosa Burden room. These rooms are incredibly popular with events and can be decorated and used as requested. The biggest refurbishment of them all is the transformation of building 25 guest bedrooms

within the hall. When first offering Clevedon Hall as an events venue, the owners found that guests were requesting to stay and suggested to them to build rooms. Taking over the remaining floors, the bedrooms will contain state of the art en suites with high tech toilets. They will be styled with a modern yet Victorian interior, which will match Clevedonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character. There will also be a beautiful wedding bridal suite. Following the completion of this project, Clevedon Hall will be looking to take make full use of these great facilities to help grow their wedding bookings.

Tel Clevedon Hall on: 01275 795895 www.clevedonhall.co.uk

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In order to get the mansion up to scratch, they started by stripping all of the office furniture and carpets from the bottom floor. The whole of the ground floor was re-carpeted and either painted or wall papered. Each room was revamped with more appropriate fittings for a hospitality venue such as chandeliers and stunning up-to-date furniture.

Following the completion of this project, Clevedon Hall will be looking to take make full use of these great facilities to help grow their wedding bookings.

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

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The pads come in a variety of sizes, and can be used in multiples if very large areas need to be covered. demista™ heated mirror pads can also be made to order in special sizes. Fitting is easy. Just ﬁx the self-adhesive pad to the back of the mirror and connect to the lighting circuit so that the mirror is warmed when the lights are switched on.

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The pads are manufactured in the United Kingdom and have proven quality after 20 years in the market world wide. demista™ is the innovator of steam free mirrors and the ﬁrst heated mirror pads sold in the UK. For product information contact: Tel 01923 866600 Web www.demista.co.uk

New Copper Sinks And Basins Are A Sign Of The Times Specialist sinks and taps business Brass and Traditional Sinks is capitalising on the current appetite for all things copper by increasing its range of exclusive copper kitchen sinks and bathroom basins. “Demand for our copperware is building by the quarter,” explains Managing Director Stephen Thompson. “It suggests that retailers, designers and end customers are making bolder buying choices and being influenced by more unusual materials, textures and styles. The new designs are all exclusive to Brass and Traditional Sinks, as we continue to differentiate by offering our customers a range of unusual sinks for the home.” Copper makes a great design statement, and can turn a humble sink into not just a focal point but a talking point too. Supplied by Brass and Traditional Sinks Ltd www.sinks.co.uk Tel: 01384 220030

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When it comes to showers, a popular choice is a bar shower valve, which gives a simple uncluttered look and, when coupled with a rigid riser kit, gives the choice of an overhead shower or handheld shower. If you want all the bells and whistles, why not opt for a shower panel? This all-in-one shower solution offers invigorating body jets, which are great for days when you don’t want to get your hair wet, an overhead shower for an indulgent deluge of water and a hand-held shower

Whatever you decide on, Hudson Reed has everything you want in a bathroom – backed by market-leading guarantees. offers 5 different finishes – to see how it could look in your bathroom, visit www. hudsonreedbathrooms.co.uk and click on the ‘Furniture Styler’ to view the different colour options, basins and handles available.

for washing your hair (or the dog!!). Look out for showers which are ‘thermostatic’ – this means they have anti-scald protection keeping you and your family safe from the dangers of scalding. Storage is another key area to consider – just think of all the lotions, loo rolls and toothpaste - where are they going to live? Bathroom furniture is the obvious choice, with basins fitted into storage units featuring lots of handy drawers and cupboards to store all your bathroom essentials. There are some fantastic colours available, plus lots of warm wood finishes. Check out Hudson Reed’s Memoir furniture range, which

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Gary said: “We all learnt a lot on the day, including myself, and it was good to meet other people in the industry who are passionate about building and developing skills with new products.” Although the students had heard of cavity trays, they were not aware of how they should be used and found the training day helpful. Student Tom Dixon, 22, works for a national housebuilder when he’s not at college. From next year, he will start his role as a trainee site manager and will be promoting the benefits of Timloc cavity trays and over-lintel trays to his gangs. He said:“It was great spending time with the Timloc team and learning the correct way to install cavity trays. The hands-on guidance and knowledge that was passed on by Phil has certainly boosted my confidence and I’m looking forward to putting what I’ve learnt into practice.

Timloc teams up with Hull College to demonstrate benefits of cavity trays An East Yorkshire building products manufacturer has teamed up with a local college to hold a training event on cavity tray installation.

Phil said: “With our winters seeing increased rainfall, sales of cavity trays are on the rise, as they are more reliable and effective than traditional damp-proof course (DPC) methods. However, a lot of bricklayers and people in the construction trade simply don’t know how to install them properly. They are sometimes put in upside down, back to front, or dry bedded. Because of this, many don’t reap the benefits.

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“Brickwork contractors are our biggest market for cavity trays, so we wanted to hold a training event to build confidence in our products and show the builders of tomorrow how to use them correctly. It was also valuable for us, as we could experience first-hand any problems that arise, receive feedback on our products and troubleshoot.

“We are experts in cavity trays and, not only will we supply them, but we also offer critical support to our customers when it comes to scheduling and specifying them with projects. We will work alongside our clients during the first installation and offer site aids, too, so this was an example of the help we give.” Led by Hull College lecturer Gary Longthorp,

The students from Hull College recreated the structure again on June 24th as part of the regional heat of SkillBuild – the largest multi-trade competition in the country for construction trainees and apprentices, covering 10 craft occupations. This involves building a brick structure from a drawing, using their skills and knowledge. Timloc understands that some customers approach preformed cavity trays with some reluctance. However, the team will gladly visit customers and working sites to provide direct installation and specification advice. Timloc’s customers also benefit from the assurance of the company’s free specification and project scheduling and plot specific consignment service.

imloc invited students from Hull College, who are undertaking their NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork, to its site in Goole. Here, the company’s Technical Director, Phil Harvey, demonstrated best practice on the installation of cavity trays. The idea behind the event was to raise awareness of Timloc’s products and the benefits of using cavity trays correctly in a build, as well as educating the builders of the future.

“I already use cavity trays on site, so it was good to gain more insight on them direct from the manufacturers. However, I’d never heard of the over-lintel trays that sit above the window opening. They proved very useful and I will be giving feedback on them to my employer, to see if they can be specified in the properties we build.”

“We all learnt a lot on the day, including myself, and it was good to meet other people in the industry who are passionate about building and developing skills with new products.” Gary Longthorp, Hull College lecturer. TOP Students from Hull College at the cavity tray installation training day. From left, George Robson (student), Tom Dixon (student), Nathan Hope (student), Gary Longthorp (Hull College lecturer), Phil Harvey (Timloc’s Technical Director) and Daniel McLatchie (part of Timloc’s technical team).

Timloc’s Technical Director, Phil Harvey, showing bricklaying student George Robson how to install a cavity tray.

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the students constructed a mock-up wall and window frame, with Phil on-hand throughout the day to offer guidance, support and information on Timloc’s cavity trays and their benefits.

Part of the Alumasc Group, Timloc has been supplying the construction industry with high-performance building products since 1968. Based in Goole, East Yorkshire, the company manufactures a wide range of products including access panels, cavity trays, cavity closers, fire and acoustic stops, roof ventilation, loft access, underfloor and wall ventilation. All production is carried out under the BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

For more information, call 01405 765567 or visit www.timloc.co.uk

THE REFURBISHMENT OF MARSTON’S HISTORIC CHIMNEY

Marston’s brewery in Burton-on-Trent, is very much the spiritual home of British beer. Still brewing in the traditional way, this historic brewery was established in 1834, using the unique spring water from the Trent Valley that gives its ales the famous sulphurous aroma known as the ‘Burton snatch’.

he Victorian brewhouse, which stands in the town centre, boasts an impressive grade II listed industrial chimney, which is a well-known local landmark. Erected in 1875, this eight-sided brick chimney was originally one of two on the site used by the coal-fired boilers as part of the brewing process. However, when the company switched to more modern gas-fired boilers, the remaining chimney was no longer used and its brickwork gradually began to degrade through frost damage.

The restoration of Marston’s Chimney has been shortlisted for a 2014 Brick Award in the category of BEST REFURBISHMENT AND RENOVATION PROJECT. http://www.brick.org.uk/best-refurbishment-renovationproject/

In January 2013, initial investigations by Rafferty Steeplejacks from Stoke-on-Trent revealed the need for urgent repair works. The 41 metre high chimney was in a very poor structural condition, with the brickwork

“This particular industrial brick chimney has stood for well over a century and is an iconic local landmark in Burton-on-Trent. We are delighted with the painstaking restoration work undertaken, which will ensure that it stands for many more years to come as a testimony to the brewing industry” Garry Hollins, Site Engineer at Marston’s Plc.

on the top 14 metres of the stack (which had been added in the 1970s) literally crumbling away.

with subtle red tones, light texture and a weather-worn appearance that exactly matched the originals.

Due to the seriousness of the defects encountered, Marston’s immediately instructed Rafferty’s to install safety scaffolding all round the top of the chimney to prevent any further loose brickwork falling to the ground. The installation of the scaffolding had to be carried out very carefully using a crane-suspended man basket rather than ladders, so as not to risk disturbing any more of the deteriorated brickwork.

Now known as ‘Brickfield Antique’, this bespoke blend of handmade bricks has subsequently been incorporated into the company’s main product range, where it has proved to be a popular choice for other conservation projects and renovations as well as new build.

In the meantime, a comprehensive inspection report and refurbishment plan (including detailed drawings of the brickwork) was put together and presented to the engineers and senior management of Marston’s and to the local council for approval. As a Grade II listed building, the chimney had to be completely restored and also returned to its original height of 36 metres. This meant removing all the poorly constructed 1970s extension and replacing it with 9 metres of new brickwork, which would have to be specially made to match original Victorian structure. Cotswold based independent manufacturer, Northcot Brick, was approached as one of the few makers of genuine handmade bricks with the extensive restoration experience, craftsmanship and the specialist brick matching skills required. Northcot’s team of master brick makers, who use age-old bench mould techniques that have hardly changed over the centuries, as well as one of the country’s last remaining coal fired kilns, created a new line of bricks

The rest of the original chimney was meticulously re-pointed throughout using an English Heritage approved lime mortar, and any loose or missing bricks were replaced as required. In addition, repairs were made to the retaining band steelwork and the lightning protection system was upgraded to comply with current BS EN 62305 European standard. This extensive £¼ million project was carried out over a 21 week period without any safety incidents and to the full satisfaction of the client, the local council and all involved. Garry Hollins, Site Engineer at Marston’s Plc said: “This particular industrial brick chimney has stood for well over a century and is an iconic local landmark in Burton-on-Trent. We are delighted with the painstaking restoration work undertaken, which will ensure that it stands for many more years to come as a testimony to the brewing industry.” For more information, contact Northcot Brick Ltd., Station Road, Blockley, Nr. Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9LH. Tel: 01386 700551. Fax: 01386 700852. Email: sales@northcotbrick. co.uk, Web: www.northcotbrick.co.uk

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Ceilings, Walls & Partitions

Armstrong Ceilings ﬂy out of Farnborough The 2014 Farnborough International Airshow made use of both of Armstrong’s recycling schemes.

A regular user of Armstrong’s End-of-Life recycling scheme for the ceilings of the show’s temporary corporate hospitality and business chalets, 2014 saw the ﬁrst time it used both of Armstrong’s pioneering schemes.

Some 3,000m2 of mineral tiles were recycled for SDD|GES by Hampshire-based ceilings and partitioning contractor RSD Systems Ltd. The Portsmouth branch of specialist supplier SIG Interiors helped load the pallets onto the trucks.

Armstrong was first brought in to recycle its suspended ceilings at the 2008 airshow by the event’s largest independent chalet fitting contractor SDD|GES and back then saved a total of 2,600m² (or 10 tonnes) going to landfill.

David Humphreys, operations director at SDD|GES, said: “We specify the Armstrong tiles for a variety of reasons including their aesthetics, acoustics and ability to resist the higher levels of humidity on site, an element that is supported by a lifetime guarantee.

This year, Armstrong recycled five times that - a total of 13,400m2 (or 55 tonnes) of its mineral ceiling tiles. Some 1,200m2 or 4.5 tonnes were recycled from the off-cuts of the new tiles being installed before the show. Another 12,200m2 or 50 tonnes came from the tiles being dismantled at the end of the show. After dismantling, the palletised mineral tiles, as well as 20 bags of ceiling off-cuts, were collated in a holding area in the exhibition hall then transported by a total of eight Armstrong trucks back to the company’s plant in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, where they are broken down and used as the raw material for new tiles.

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The corporate hospitality and business chalets, which are used by such prestigious exhibitors as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Rolls Royce, typically take ﬁve weeks to build and ﬁt out and one week to dismantle.

“In addition, the End-of-Life recycling schemes have been so successful we did not hesitate to specify the Off-Cut scheme as Armstrong’s recycling scheme is well established and efficient. We knew Armstrong could handle the potential for a much larger involvement this year and we have been very pleased to pro-actively encourage the recycling scheme to the wider site, beyond the SDD|GES scope of projects. ” For details of Armstrong Ceilings’ Off-Cut recycling scheme visit: www.armstrong.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/environment_recycling_program.html For further information about Armstrong’s products visit: www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER HAILS HEROES OF HERITAGE Shortlist Announced for English Heritage Angel Awards. Vote for Your Favourite! rehistoric rock carvings on the Yorkshire Moors, a vandalised urban church with hidden murals, one of the last working farrier blacksmith’s in the country, a carpenter talent-spotted while a trainee labourer,

Shortlisted for the Any Other Site category: Inayat Omarji, chair of All Souls, Bolton for the restoration of All Souls, Bolton. Consruction work inside the site.

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BOTTOM Shortlisted for the Industrial category: Limestone Landscapes Partnership for restoration of The Smithy, Hetton le Hole. The Smithy before and after restoration.

an 18th century water mill providing electricity for the national grid and a lost Georgian landscape - these are among 16 heritage projects that have made it to the shortlist for the English Heritage Angel Awards 2014. www.english-heritage.org. uk/angelawards The Angel Awards were founded in 2011 by Andrew Lloyd Webber to celebrate the efforts of individuals and local groups all over the country who put hours of hard work, passion

“The English Heritage Angel Awards are a highlight of my year. Meeting all the wonderful people on the shortlist, hearing the stories of their rescue projects and seeing the extraordinary range of beautiful and fascinating historic places that they have saved is extremely moving and humbling” Andrew Lloyd Webber. and perseverance into saving vulnerable, damaged and derelict historic landmarks from being lost forever. The shortlist was announced yesterday (Wednesday 20th August, 2014) and the 16 community groups and individuals behind these projects are now looking forward to attending a star-studded, red carpet awards ceremony at the Palace Theatre in London on the evening of Monday 3rd November, hosted by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “The English Heritage Angel Awards are a highlight of my year. Meeting all the wonderful people on the

inspiration to us all and means that we can remove sites from English Heritage’s At Risk register which would otherwise be lost forever.” Also at the Awards show will be Angels judges George Clarke, Emma Bridgewater, historian Bettany Hughes and the Bishop of London, the Right Revd Richard Chartres, who in addition to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Simon Thurley will be picking four winners from the shortlist of 16. English Heritage is making films of all the rescue projects which will be shown on stage before the winners are announced. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE! English Heritage, together with Angels media partner, The Telegraph, is inviting members of the public to visit www.english-heritage. org.uk/angelawards to see full details of the shortlist and vote for their favourite. The shortlisted project with the most votes will win the annual English Heritage Followers and Telegraph Readers’ Favourite Angel Award.

shortlist, hearing the stories of their rescue projects and seeing the extraordinary range of beautiful and fascinating historic places that they have saved is extremely moving and humbling. They are both enriching their immediate communities and saving national treasures, for which present and future generations will thank them.” He added: “The Angel Awards get bigger and better each year and I’m delighted that next year will see the first Scottish Heritage Angel

Awards running in parallel with the English ones.” Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage, said: “The Angel Awards shine a light on the thousands of people who make up England’s volunteer heritage army. Sometimes with the help and expertise of bodies like English Heritage, but sometimes by just going it alone they make saving our nation’s heritage a reality. Their passion, perseverance and imagination is an

SHORTLIST FOR THE ENGLISH HERITAGE ANGEL AWARDS 2014 Best Rescue or Repair of a Place of Worship t Brian Cooke for the rescue of All Saints’ Church, Leamington Hastings t David Clements and the Poulet Chapel Conservation Team for the rescue of the Poulet Chapel, Somerset t Maureen Smith and the PCC of St Mary for the rescue of St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Shropshire t PCC St Martin of Tours for the rescue of St Martin’s Church, Nottingham

TOP Shortlisted for the Craftsmanship Category: Adam Wilcockson for work on the south west turret of grade I listed Lincoln Cathedral. Adam working on the barrel capital.

BOTTOM Shortlisted for the Places of Worship category: Maureen Smith and the PCC of St Mary for the rescue of St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Jackfield, Shropshire.

COME TO THE AWARDS! The first 200 people to contact us will receive a pair of tickets to the awards show at the Palace Theatre on 3rd November. To apply, please email your name and address to angels@english-heritage.org.uk FOLLOW THE ANGELS! Search for #HeritageAngels on Twitter for updates and join in the conversation by telling us about other heritage rescues. The Telegraph is media partner for the awards and the Awards are co-funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. www.andrewlloydwebberfoundation.com

“The Angel Awards shine a light on the thousands of people who make up England’s volunteer heritage army. Sometimes with the help and expertise of bodies like English Heritage, but sometimes by just going it alone they make saving our nation’s heritage a reality.“ Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage.

Best Rescue of a Historic Industrial Building or Site t The Renewable Heritage Trust for the rescue of Howsham Mill, York t The Prince’s Regeneration Trust for the rescue of Middleport Pottery, Stoke on Trent t Oldland Mill Trust Volunteers for the rescue of Oldland Windmill, Hassocks t Limestone Landscapes Partnership for the rescue of The Smithy, County Durham

Best Rescue of any other type of Historic Building or Place t Trustees of Hagley Estate for the rescue of Hagley Park, Worcestershire t Cullompton Walronds Preservation Trust for the rescue of The Walronds, Devon t Carved Stone Investigation: Rombalds Moor Team for the rescue of Various carved rocks across Rombalds Moor, Bradford t Inayat Omarji for the rescue of All Souls Church, Bolton

Best Craftsmanship Employed on a Heritage Rescue

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t Jamie Harper Ptolomey for craftsmanship employed on the rescue of Finchingfield Guildhall, Essex t Luke Tovey for craftsmanship employed on the rescue of Kleve Walk Worcester Cathedral Boundary Riverside Wall, Worcester t Adam Hill for craftsmanship employed on the rescue of The Master’s House, Ledbury t Adam Wilcockson for craftsmanship employed on the rescue of Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln

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FuranFlex - over 2400 successful installations in the UK With over 3 million metres installed in over 29 countries, FuranFlex has an established reputation for quality and cost effectiveness. Take a look at a selection of our case studies here - many more online. Project

Problem Very Large Stately Home in Derbyshire Leaking chimneys in a listed building, damaging ﬁxtures and ﬁttings.

Leadenhall Street (ofﬁce block) New condensing boilers ﬁtted to existing twin wall chimney, condensates leaking into building.

University College London Darwin Building - U ducts Chemical duct from chemical cabinet leaking. Duct located in service riser with no access on ﬂoors in building.

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To seal and repair chimneys, maintaining cross sectional area to ensure ﬁreplaces can be used without chimney fans. Chimney dimensions 350 x 300mm.

Lined with 370mm diameter FuranFlex RWV, maintaining cross sectional area of flues giving smooth interior to increase efficiency of chimney. All fires working on natural draught.

To reline three 42m x 200mm chimneys maintaining cross sectional area, waterprooﬁng chimneys, maintaining heating during installation.

One chimney lined each day with FuranFlex Black leaving 2 x boilers working. FuranFlex only reduced diameter by 5mm, leaving a smooth one-piece lining, totally waterproof and gas tight.

Reline duct without need to access ductwork through the building.

Duct relined with FuranFlex Black. Access only required at each end of duct. Works completed in 5 hours in ﬁnished building with minimal disruption.

Ensure maximum area of chimneys with waterproof and gas tight lining system.

FuranFlex Black installed in one day for each chimney leaving square chimneys suitable for condensing boiler plant.

Already had quotes for replacing U Ducts with Stainless Steel, huge disruption to all ﬂats, lengthy works. Electric heating would require sub-station and all wiring to be updated.

Each U Duct was lined with FuranFlex Black, All boilers removed from duct. Lined next day and suitable new boilers ﬁtted commissioned and working following day. Access only required for lining at base and terminal of ducts.

Maintain cross sectional area of chimney and ensure gas and water tight.

FuranFlex Black liner of correct dimension installed. Gas and water tight. Installation on time and in budget

Mater Hospital New Condensing Boilers ﬁtted, ensure maximum cross sectional area of existing chimneys and ensuring no condensate of combustion gas leaks.

New Crane Wharf Gas U Ducts 21 x U Ducts leaking, several different boilers ﬁtted to same duct.

City tower New condensing boilers, using existing concrete lined sectional chimney needed to maintain cross sectional area but seal all joints to stop condensate leaking.

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Fast and effective paint and varnish removal. he original, authentic Peel Away® range is now available exclusively through Barrettine Products Ltd and approved Trade stockists. The Peel Away® paint removal system is designed for the complete removal of accumulated layers of paint with up to 32 coats of paint removed in one application. Use will not damage profiles or other surfaces where multi-layers of paint are removed. Peel Away® is available in two different formulations; Peel Away® 1 and Peel Away® 7. Both are Methylene Chloride free (Dichloromethane).

available so the stripping process can be as complete as possible. This is especially useful where crevices and profiles have allowed the build-up of several times the thickness of the paint compared to flat surfaces. The system will remove paint from many exterior and interior architectural surfaces, including stone, cement, brickwork, plaster walls and ceilings, plain and ornate fibrous plaster cornices, plain and carved or turned woodwork, plain and cast metal work. Automobile, aircraft and marine coatings are also efficiently stripped with the Peel Away® system.

The Peel Away® poultice paint removal system was first developed in 1981 to deal effectively with the problems associated with the removal of multiple layers of old lead-based paint, where burning, scraping or sanding would allow lead particles to escape into the environment with the associated health risks caused by such practices. The stripping compound is formulated to turn the lead into lead hydroxide within the paste, so that it can be safely disposed of without endangering the environment or user.

The Peel Away® poultice paint removal system has been used for very many high profile restoration projects all over the world. In the UK these have included railings and interiors at The British Museum, ornate plaster ceilings at Greenwich Palace, ironwork on the London Underground and delicate panelling at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The system is frequently specified by architects as the only appropriate solution

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Flexcrete Launches Clear, Waterborne AntiCarbonation Coating Concrete repair and protection manufacturer Flexcrete Technologies Limited has launched a clear, water-based anti-carbonation coating which offers exceptional resistance to carbon dioxide diffusion. onodex Clear is a transparent, weather resistant, elastomeric coating for use where it is important to maintain the surface appearance of the concrete substrate, whilst still providing excellent anticarbonation protection. Designed for application to external walls and façades, it is ideal for application to decorative concrete finishes, exposed aggregate panels, textured concrete, coloured concrete and other cementitious substrates.

It is also suitable for other types of masonry and for the refurbishment of weathered tile facades. With an attractive, clear, satin gloss finish which sheds dirt and retains clarity throughout its long life, it is applied without

a primer and significantly prolongs the maintenance free life of buildings and other structures. Chris Lloyd, Director of Flexcrete Technologies Limited said: “We are excited about the launch of Monodex Clear as its performance characteristics are exceptional. Equivalent air layer resistance to carbon dioxide diffusion is a crucial parameter for clear anti-carbonation coatings and an effective barrier to CO2 diffusion is 50m. Monodex Clear exceeds the benchmark significantly by achieving an

Photograph: A typical application area for Monodex Clear.

“We are excited about the launch of Monodex Clear as its performance characteristics are exceptional.” Chris Lloyd, Director of Flexcrete Technologies Limited

impressive 81m equivalent air layer thickness. “Even though carbonation is a slow process, it will ultimately result in costly refurbishment if decorative concrete substrates are left without any defence against carbon dioxide ingress and the effects of general weathering,” he continued. Monodex Clear incorporates an active encapsulated in-film biocide so combats against the growth of unsightly mould, mildew and lichens throughout its lifespan. It has a water-repellent and dirt resistant finish with excellent resistance to UV damage. Like other products in the Flexcrete range, Monodex Clear is water-based and offers the benefits of being low hazard, low VOC and virtually odourless so there is absolutely no disruption during application. Monodex Clear is successfully accredited to EN 1504-2, the pan European standard for concrete repair. It is a single component coating so needs no complex mixing on-site and is a new addition to Flexcrete’s Monodex range of protective, decorative coatings. Other products in the range include Monodex Ultra (a 10 year system with a matt finish), Monodex Smooth (a 15 year system also with a matt finish), Monodex Textured (a 10 year system with a textured finish) and Monodex UVC (a 15 year UV cured coating). Flexcrete Technologies Limited is the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of technical mortars and high performance coatings. With origins dating back to 1983, the company manufactures a wide range of concrete repair mortars, fairing coats, waterproof cementitious coatings and decorative protective coatings. With its head office and manufacturing complex based in Leyland, North West England, Flexcrete products are available from stockholding distributors all around the UK. The company also has a global presence through international agents and distributors in 65 countries worldwide with export sales accounting for over 50% of its business. Tel: 0845 260 7005, E-mail: info@flexcrete.com, Web: www.flexcrete.com

Cost-effective aluminium windows and doors are ideal for creating low energy use buildings, says Reynaers at Home Leading provider of aluminium architectural glazing systems Reynaers at Home says that aluminium systems not only offer top energy efficiency levels, but also can help to add value to a home too. ccording to 40% of architects, a cost-effective solution for customers looking to sell or wait for a better housing market can be to install larger windows and doors, which lends a fantastic opportunity for fabricators and installers.

When adding a striking extension to a home it’s important that homeowners have access to sound advice regarding product choice and are able to find the right solution for their specific build. Amongst other issues they should consider the orientation of their new building, as the direction the rooms face might ultimately help determine their use. North-facing rooms get less sun than any other, and windows with a high Energy Rating will maximise what energy is gained from the sun so it can remain warm throughout the year. Reynaers at Home has a number of outstanding aluminium window and door systems that are able to maximise light entry whilst at the same time improve thermal efficiency. Its high performance CS 77 HI+ window system has achieved a Window Energy Rating of A+ from the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC).

“Our aluminium windows and doors give energy conscious architects and fabricators the ideal system when creating low energy use buildings” John McComb, Director Technical Services at Reynaers at Home. The BFRC’s window rating system was introduced to meet the need for simple and accurate certification regarding the thermal performance of window products. Windows are rated on an A to G scale based on their total energy efficiency, which allows fabricators to quickly and easily choose the most suitable window for their needs. The Reynaers at Home Concept Window System had to achieve a rating index of 10 or above to be awarded the A+ grade which is the present highest level. The BFRC rating system checks all of the important factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of a window system, including U-value, solar heat gain, air tightness and sightlines.

Reynaers at Home is a premium brand dedicated to offering the very best architectural glazing products and service to the discerning householder. For more information see the website www.reynaersathome.co.uk, email homeuk@ reynaers.com or call 0121 421 9707.

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John McComb, Director Technical Services at Reynaers at Home, said: “Our aluminium windows and doors give energy conscious architects and fabricators the ideal system when creating low energy use buildings. The CS 77 HI+ triple chamber system has the highest levels of insulation, thus preserving as much energy as possible. The system can be installed with either inward or outward opening casements and has integrated gasket seals to ensure superior wind and water tightness. The advanced technology brings the Uf Value down to 1.2 W/m2K.”

Mighton - First FSC Certified WPC Product supplier to the Timber Window Industry Mighton Products, headquartered in Cambridge, is celebrating after becoming the UK’s first company to offer Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified wood plastic composite (WPC) products to the timber window and door industry. he company, which is the leading manufacturer and distributor of products specially designed for timber sash and casement windows, can now supply WPC products under its FSC® certification – a UK first.

FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. Mighton, who already holds FSC® certificate, is now able to offer WPC products under the accreditation. Mightonite™ is a mixture of durable PVC and wood flour that Mighton has used to develop a range of products suitable for the timber sash window, casement window and door industry. The FSC® certification authenticates the wood mixture, setting it apart from other WPC products. The company is launching a full range of the globally recognised FSC® approved WPC products. The umbrella product, Mightonite™ will be used to make Mightybead™, brought to market 18 months ago, and the newly launched Mightycill™ - making Mighton the first UK company to launch a range of WPC cills.

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“The benefits to the joinery trade are huge – Mightonite™ represents a new product for the industry, offering a highly durable, fully tested and FSC® certified alternative to traditional external timber beads and cills.”

Mighton has trademarked both Mightonite™ and the products it makes, Mightybead™ and Mightycill™. The products are all extruded profiles and include: staff beads, parting beads, glazing beads and Cills for sash windows; glazing beads and Cills for casement windows; and thresholds for doors. Mike Derham, Mighton Chairman, said: “We’re pleased to bring the Mightonite™ range of products to the market, starting with our Mightybead™ and Mightycill™ ranges. We knew that we had a marketleading product on our hands and the fact

t Tried and tested for most major paint systems. MightyCill™ key features: t Standard Box Sash Cill Available t New profiles added regularly t Very cost effective when compared to timber t Machines like timber t Can be painted or stained t Will not rot or distort t No knots, shakes or splits t Low tooling costs for custom Cill profiles.

4 that we have the UK’s first FSC® certified WPC products to the timber window trade is the icing on the cake. “The benefits to the joinery trade are huge – Mightonite™ represents a new product for the industry, offering a highly durable, fully tested and FSC® certified alternative to traditional external timber beads and cills.” Mightonite™ key features: t Flame retardant t Will not rot or distort t Minimal growth/shrinkage when exposed to the elements t Can be sawn, shaped and machined the same as timber t Can be fitted with nails, screws, adhesives t Can be painted or stained t Has no knots, shakes or splits t Custom tooling available (Mighton will produce tooling to specific profile/shapes at the lowest prices in the industry)

MightyBead™ key features: t Can be used on sash windows, casement windows and doors - any manufactured timber product that has beading in it t Recyclable t Paint manufacture tested t Competitively priced t Peace of mind and longevity for joiners over other timber alternatives that will rot in time. Mighton’s product range is rapidly expanding and the company already has plans to develop this further. Mark Fortune, Managing Director added: “We’re committed to delivering innovative, high quality products to meet the ever changing needs of the timber sash window, casement window and door industry. “If a customer can’t find what they need in our current range, we’ll work with them to create something bespoke.”

Sash Pulleys Mighton’s sash pulleys are not just built to the highest quality but they also offer an unparalleled standard of finish, durability and functionality.

Mightonite It’s a mix of PVC and wood fibres. Mightonite™ products are durable and can be used for internal and external use as a cost effective substitute for traditional timber staff, parting beads, glazing beads & cills.

Steel & Lead Sash Weights All of our sash window weights including lead, steel and stackable offer great value and are particularly cost effective. They’re also extremely practical as they can be used within, 95% of all sash windows, making them hugely popular.

MightyCill A derivative of Mightonite. Used to make Cills for any sash & casement windows, and thresholds for doors.

Call Free On 0800 056 0471 From a mobile call 01223 497097 Email sales@mighton.co.uk www.mightonproducts.com

Mighton Products Ltd- UK Hinxton, Cambridgeshire CB10 1RG United Kingdom

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FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! THREE NEW TEXTURES FROM GARADOR.

AG210 Thermally Efficient Door Screens

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Install into Brick or Wood surrounds Polyester powder coated to any standard RAL colour Dual colour Hammerite finish Multipoint shoot bolts / Traditional handles and bolts Butt hinges /Extended hinges

Double Glazed Leaded glass Georgian pane Full height glazing Kicking panels Marginal designs Contact us to discuss your project requirements 01730894745 info@metthermwindows.co.uk

AG210 The Slimmest Thermally Broken ‘A + 10 Rated’ Metal Window Available

Garador has taken garage door design a step further by introducing three new textures for its steel sectional doors. Its traditional silkgrain has been relaunched with an ultra smooth surface thanks to the latest in material and paint technology, plus a brand new sandgrain textured finish and timber effect finish have also been introduced. The sandgrain offers a slightly coarser surface while the steel timber effect texture gives a genuine soft wooden surface feel. All three designs offer great new looks as well as a very different feel. Full details o f all the new developments at Garador can be found on the company ’s website at ww w.garador.co.uk or call 01935 443798

100% HIGH QUALITY HINGES Leading architectural Ironmongery manufacturer SIMONSWERK, who are celebrating their 125th Anniversary this year, will again be exhibiting at the 100% Design Show at Earls Court from September 17th – 20th, showcasing the latest developments in hinge technology.

TECTUS® – State of the art power transfer

isitors to their stand, number E 19, in the ECO, Design & Build section of the exhibition, will be able to view the full range of TECTUS fully concealed hinge systems and the outstanding TRITECH solid brass hinge with new PVD finishes.

The TECTUS® Energy from SIMONSWERK is one of the latest additions to the TECTUS® range of fully concealed hinges, providing permanent power transfer without losing the creative aspect of the flush interior design. TECTUS® Energy is specially designed for specific applications, combines design and function with state of the art technology and is available in a large variety of sizes to accommodate different door weights

Also on show will be new versions of the SIMONSWERK heavy duty VARIANT range with Finger Protection, 400kg and “Care” options – the latter specifically designed for public sector buildings where frame dimensions need to allow real clearance widths for doors to open with a 90° angle.

Thanks to new connection developments, TECTUS® Energy has become even more user-friendly and efficient. From the normal round cable in different lengths and a universal adapter right through to three differing connection possibilities TECTUS® Energy provides the right solution for every individual case. All three plug connections, of which adaptor 1 has been developed for use with the FUHR motor locks, are torsion-proof and have a snap-fitting for locking into position and releasing.

TRITECH Solid brass hinges incorporate the latest design features with a 25 year performance guarantee, maintenance free concealed bearings and a weight carrying capacity of 160Kg – Grade 14. All hinges are available with CE marked and 60 or 30 minute fire rated options, plus a full range of plated finishes & designer finials.

“One to one demonstrations of the SIMONSWERK online advanced PRODUCTSELECTOR hinge specification system for architects, ironmongers, specifiers, and interior designers will be available on the stand or visit www.simonswerk.co.uk at any time.” VARIANT VX PARTICULARLY HEAVY LOADS REQUIRE SPECIAL MEASURES The VX 7532/35 3D high performance heavy duty hinges will cope safely and reliably with load capacities up to 400 kg achieved with a coordinated triple combination of hinge + receiver + cover plate. Also within this new series will be the VARIANT “Care” option, specifically designed for public sector buildings where frame dimensions need to allow real clearance widths for doors to swing clear at a 90° angle. At the request of architects and planners SIMONSWERK have also produced the VARIANT Finger Protection hinge system providing reliable safety from hand injury at the adjacent edge of the door frame.

E: sales@simonswerk.co.uk | T: 01215222848 W: www.simonswerk.co.uk

North East Scotland College greets new term with dramatic refurbishment in Aberdeen D+b facades in conjunction with NorDan UK Ltd has just completed a £6m contract to refurbish the North East Scotland College at Gallowgate, Aberdeen. ete Hillyard, managing director of d+b facades reported: “we have regenerated this building and extended its usable life to that equivalent of a new building, by installing our aluminium rain screen system, with integral high performance energy efficient aluminium clad timber windows from NorDan UK Ltd. The result is a dramatic transformation in appearance, and desirability of the building, both internally and externally.”

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of Finance said, “The new City Campus is a strong statement of the College’s commitment to provide high quality learning and teaching facilities in the heart of Aberdeen. The design by BPA Architects has given the City of Aberdeen a building that is being admired already. D&B Facades overclad allowed the College to extend the operating life of our buildings at significantly less cost and environmental impact than would have been the case if we had undertaken a new build.”

“The building is now eco-efficient, surpassing current regulations and slashing heating energy costs by up to 70%. Heating energy saving alone will pay for the project in 15 years and the building is set to last for future generations without the need for period maintenance.” Pete Hillyard, managing director of d+b facades.

NorDan’s unique three handled tilt turn windows achieve a 1.2 w/m2K u value, which is 30% lower than current Building Regs demand. This gives a fine energy efficient solution and delivers on carbon emissions considerations too. The product has been developed in Norway since 1961 with little change to the standard design but improvements to the performance over the years. The three handled window is based on a lock bolt mechanism rather than hinges, giving a fully sealed sash unit enhancing the weather performance in a tall building. It also has added security benefits which

mean that the windows can be safely locked with a removable handle, but opened for maintenance and cleaning. Jason Pritchard, NorDan UK Ltd’s regional director said “NorDan regularly works in partnership with d+bfacades to supply the replacement window solutions for educational buildings across the UK, which dovetail in with specialist insulated aluminium overcladding systems which transform the outward appearance of an ageing building. The result is sustainable refurbishment of unappealing energy inefficient buildings into contemporary accommodation.” D+bfacades is a design and build overcladding specialist, and their unique approach to extending the useable life of large buildings dramatically enhances and upgrades their appearance. Often projects are undertaken whilst buildings remain in normal use, with minimal disruption to students and higher education professionals. Recent projects have included John Moore’s University Liverpool, and Imperial College London which both include NorDan windows. NorDan UK Ltd was founded in 1926 in Moi Norway by the Rasmussen family. The third generation of the family runs the company today which employs over 1300 people across 8 factories in Europe and 6 regional project offices in the UK. Last reported results from the firm were £160m group turnover.

www.nordan.co.uk www.dbfacades.com

Tanners Wharf (Q Apartments) Bishop Stortford

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems; with their approved fabricator PAGE Group Peterborough Ltd completed a prestigious new build waterside residential development, Q Apartments, at Tanners Wharf, Bishop Stortford. ales of the units which include 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and luxury penthouses exceeded all expectations, appealing to first time buyers, investors and airline personnel working at nearby Stansted Airport. The re-development of the area has been welcomed by the local residents as it now replaces a derelict site of unfinished buildings.

PROJECT DETAILS Architects: Douglas Warner Partnership Ltd Fabricator: PAGE Group Peterborough Ltd Main Contractor: Allied Property Project Value: ยฃ800,000 System Used Comar 5P.i, Comar 6 Stick Build Step Cut & Comar 7P.i (AFT) Location: Bishop Stortford are paramount. Comar 7 door sets are a natural choice for any busy environment and are available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto-sliding and sliding folding.

Comar 5P.i open-out and tilt & turn windows, with Comar 7P.i rebated doors were selected for the apartments with Comar 7P.i AFT Commercial Doors for the main entrances. For safety, the Comar 7P.i AFT Commercial Doors were fitted with Anti-Finger Trap stiles which were hung directly from the Comar 6 curtain walling. Polyamide Insulated (P.i) window and door systems provide exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations

The redevelopment of the area has been welcomed by the local residents as it now replaces a derelict site of unfinished buildings.

For the sleek modern faรงade, Comar 6 stick build/step cut curtain walling was specified. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the faรงade with special profiles to include opening vents and doors. Comar 6 offers a slim 50mm sight line with a multitude of transoms and mullions to cater for all deflection loads and grid centres. The design of Comar 6 makes it ideal for complex facetted curtain walls as well as sheer glazed facades. All Comar approved fabricators are required to have the technical expertise to attend pre-site meetings and provide detailing. PAGE Group Peterborough liaised closely with the specifiers to provide design advice and detailing which ensured the project ran smoothly and met site deadlines. Tel: 020 8685 9685 Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk

Ryder transforms Manchester Central Library in ÂŁ40m refurbishment The re-opening of the refurbished Manchester Central Library brought to fruition one of Ryder Architectureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most ambitious designs, in an inspirational and practical re-imaging of a well-loved, but internally hamstrung building.

he scale of the two main interventions – removing the book stacks from the core of the building and installing a new vertical circulation provision – was considerable, likened to removing the fruitcake filling from a wedding cake and replacing it with sponge, all without disturbing the icing.

Yet scooping out the entire innards of the 12,500sqm building and putting in a radically different new structure was vital to renewing Manchester Central Library, making a completely accessible, legible and uplifting space whose inherent flexibility would see it loved and used for its next 80 years - and beyond. Peter Buchan, Senior Partner of Ryder Architecture, explains: “We saw that this listed building was designed to be imposing in a civic way, but not particularly welcoming or inclusive. Our challenge was how to reverse this whilst also restoring the significant key spaces and maintaining the spirit and integrity of the building. We saw what needed to be done at our first visit to the building. Bookstacks took up all of the inside of the building below the main reading room. The floors were supported on them. We scooped it all out, replacing them with new public floors. We negotiated ways around and through the key heritage spaces to open up a spectacular new open vertical circulation route, allowing visitors to read and experience the whole building in an entirely new way.” Location: Manchester Central Library occupies a stunning location in St Peter’s Square at the head of both the civic complex and Oxford Road Knowledge Corridor, and at the apex of the cultural quarter.

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The project is part of a wider refurbishment of Manchester’s Town Hall complex, a civic complex that ranks amongst the best in any British city outside London. The Town Hall, Town Hall Extension and Central Library are buildings of national significance, some of the very best examples of the architecture of their period. Albert Square and St Peter’s Square are major public spaces at the heart of the city and provide a suitably grand setting for these important civic buildings.

II* listed building. Designed by E Vincent Harris, construction started in 1930. It has a traditional neo-classical architectural style, planned around a radial, steel framed structural grid, highly symmetrical, clad in Portland stone with a large, square portico articulating the frontage. The external façade steps inward at both the second and fourth levels, with a rustic base at ground and first floor levels and a colonnade in front of the second and third floors. Timber windows vary in shape and diminish in size as they move up the building to the fourth floor, which has no win dows apparent externally. The lead covered outer roof, conceals a central domed roof and glazed skylight roof over the reading room, from external view. Inside, the Great Hall and the Shakespeare Hall are public spaces of great majesty and importance, the former retaining much of its original furniture and fittings. Other public spaces also retain their original finishes and decoration, which had to be preserved, refurbished or restored. The Central Library is one of the city’s most iconic and well-loved buildings, but a very practical and hard-working one, being the UK’s third most visited library, with over one million visitors per year. It is estimated that this figure will rise to two million in the future. The Library is renowned for its collections, a combination of reference and lending resources. Approximately 450,000 books and other materials are issued each year and over 333,000 enquiries answered.

“We negotiated ways around and through the key heritage spaces to open up a spectacular new open vertical circulation route, allowing visitors to read and experience the whole building in an entirely new way.” Peter Buchan, Senior Partner of Ryder Architecture. This scheme will be the Central Library’s fifth reincarnation in its fourth location, since Manchester became the first authority to establish a rate-supported public lending and reference library in 1852. The Free Libraries Act was passed in 1850. Visions and Values: The Central Library refurbishment project is primarily a service transformation programme, underpinned and facilitated by excellent design and construction. Technological innovation and new ways of interacting with customers will make large fixed counters redundant. Increased numbers of floor-walking staff will be part of the move from collection-focused processes to customer-focused interaction. Staff will have access to touch-down PCs, and customer information kiosks will give customers direct access to all library on-line services, including issuing and returning books. A key aspect of the service is the creation of a new archive centre within the Central Library. Archives+ will bring together film, photographic and written archives for the first time, backed by a high quality storage and preservation services, and creates a one-stop shop for family history – collections, resources and expertise. The service will have improved access and interpretation facilities, and visitors will be able to view the North West Film Archive and “Mediatheque”, the British Film Institute’s amazing film archive.

Increased access for customers to the floor space of the Library and its collections is key to the design, and has resulted in innovative solutions to the way the books are stored and accessed. In the original 1934 design, only 30% of the floorspace was accessible by the public. The current design flips the percentages, and gives almost 70% of the building over to public access. Architectural Vision: Ryder’s architecturally ambitious design aims to transform a beautiful, well-loved but internally hamstrung building into a cohesive and coherent delight, able to fulfil its practical purpose for decades to come. The scale of the two main interventions – removing the book stacks from the core of the building and installing a new vertical circulation provision – was considerable, likened to removing the fruitcake filling from a wedding cake and replacing it with sponge, all without disturbing the icing. Yet scooping out the entire innards of the building and putting in a radically different new structure was vital to renewing Manchester Central Library, making a completely accessible, legible and uplifting space whose inherent flexibility would see it loved and used for its next 80 years - and beyond. Description of project: The Central Library will become the home for a new integrated archive service, Archives+, the city’s treasure house and the main knowledge hub for information. The design aims to retain and enhance the original look

The Central Library refurbishment project is primarily a service transformation programme, underpinned and facilitated by excellent design and construction. and cherished ambience of this much loved building whilst providing it with modern facilities and a continued relevance for the next part of its life. Key elements of the design include: t Attractive and simple to use layout with intuitive wayfinding t Space to house non-fiction and reference collections t Facilities and technologies to showcase special collections t Well-designed study spaces, for individual and group learning t Spaces which are flexible and adaptable, to support a range of activities t Performance and events space t Maximising income generation by creating meeting rooms and a performance area t Emphasising the library as a destination and meeting place t Clear customer, rather than collection, focus t Accessible and inclusive

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For the collections, the design aim was to give the public direct access to one coherent and integrated collection utilising as much of the building footprint as possible. When the architects visited the building in its original layout, they were struck by how easy it was to lose their bearings just walking around one floor. So demystifying the layout of the building was seen as key to helping customers easily find the resources they wanted, and to create a natural pedestrian flow around the building.

Heat pump selection tool now on Android and iPhone with added RHI functions Mitsubishi Electric has launched an enhanced version of its popular heat pump selection tool to include calculations for ground or water source applications over 30kW, and extended the platforms available to include the iPhone and Android devices.

Homeowners get regular RHI payments for seven years whilst businesses will receive payments for the next 20 years. These can amount to quarterly cheques for hundreds if not thousands of pounds and help make the case for heat pumps much stronger, especially against traditional fossil fuel heating.

he simple to use App offers an easy way for individuals or businesses to see what a heat pump can offer them in terms of reductions in running costs and emissions over gas, oil, LPG and direct electric heating.

extending the range of devices that our selection tool can be used on, as well as increasing the functionality to include ground and water source applications on non-domestic situations, we are helping people to make an informed decision.”

“We’ve already had a huge level of interest in our selection tool because it is so easy to use and helps show exactly what a heat pump can do for our customers,” added Kellett. “This extension will help bring the benefits to an even wider audience.”

For homeowners retrofitting renewable heating or for selfbuilders, the selection tool clearly illustrates how much they can save on energy bills, what the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will mean for their house and how quickly the renewable system will pay for itself.

The App is now available for both Android phones and tablets via Google Play, in addition to iPhones via the App Store, as well as continuing on the iPad and the web.

The market-leading Ecodan range offers capacities from 4kW to 960kW with either air source or ground/water source options available. Mitsubishi Electric has also designed Ecodan to work on its own or with existing gas or oil boilers as a fully controllable hybrid system.

For businesses, the extension also calculates the relevant two tier RHI figure payable for ground or water source on non-Domestic properties, whether that is in a school, an office, a farm, an industrial building, a high-rise, or across an entire estate. “The launch of the RHI scheme has increased awareness of heat pumps in general and this tool shows exactly what a heat pump can do for almost any building,” explained John Kellett, General Manager of the company’s Heating Systems. “By

Under the non-domestic RHI scheme the owner of a building receives regular payments for every kWh of renewable heat they use, if generated by a ground, water or air source heat pump. Tariffs are available for air source heat pumps at 2.5p/kWh and ground source heat pumps at a Tier 1 rate of 8.7p/kWh and Tier 2 rate of 2.6 p/kWh. Tier 1 is paid for the first 1,314 full-load equivalent hours, and Tier 2 for all remaining output.

The company has produced a dedicated website which demonstrates how much a home or businesses can receive in RHI payments and how much they will save over gas, oil and LPG heating. Visit http://ecodanselectiontool.heating. mitsubishielectric.co.uk/ for further details.

The App is now available for both Android phones and tablets via Google Play, in addition to iPhones via the App Store, as well as continuing on the iPad and the web.

Mitsubishi Electric launches Heat Pump Calculator and Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Heat pump calculator ready for both non-domestic and domestic RHI itsubishi Electric has launched a dedicated Ecodan selection tool to coincide with the Government’s announcement that heat pumps are now included in the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has recently announced the inclusion of non-domestic air to water heat pumps and ground to water heat pumps in the RHI scheme, with respective tariff levels of 2.5p/kWh and 7.2p/kWh equivalent (Tiered tariff with 8.7p/kWh for the first 15% of energy delivered and 2.6p/ kWh for any remaining). “We welcome the inclusion of heat pumps in the nondomestic scheme as we know that they provide one of the most straightforward way for businesses to lower both their heating bills and their carbon footprints,” commented John Kellett, General Manager of the company’s Heating Division. All systems installed from the 4th December are now eligible to claim the tariffs from spring 2014. The non-domestic tariffs are also paid on the total energy delivered, not the renewable energy delivered, as long as the installation achieves a minimum seasonal efficiency level of 2.5. The new Ecodan selection tool allows anyone to examine the viability of heat pumps for their building and shows both running cost comparisons against other technologies and payback periods, which take the RHI payments into account.

wanted to ensure that people considering their options can cut through all this so that they can access all of the information needed to allow them to find the best solution for their own individual situation.” The Ecodan Selection Tool allows anyone with an interest in heat pumps to get an insight into what this technology could deliver to any building, whether it is a single domestic dwelling or a large commercial project. Details are available at the following address: http:// heating.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/ecodanselectiontool/ Pages/default.aspx. Mitsubishi Electric is the market leader in heat pumps with the Ecodan range available in individual domestic units from 4kW right up to commercial systems that will deliver 688kW of heating. The system is already installed in thousands of homes across the UK and is being specified for more commercial projects, such as schools and student accommodation. The installation of 41 units into a multi-purpose development in Kingston upon Thames recently also clearly demonstrated that heat pumps can offer a viable solution to district heating schemes. “The heat pump market in the UK is now firmly established and RHI is going to help accelerate growth as more people realise how controllable, reliable and flexible the technology is,” ended Kellett.

Mitsubishi Electric welcomes Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive launch

“We have built this tool to allow anyone to access the relevant information for their project, whether they are a homeowner, a consultant, a contractor or an individual business,” added Kellett.

eading heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) that the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will officially start Wednesday 9 April 2014.

“There is a mass of information concerning RHI and we

The incentive scheme will see householders receive a

payment of 7.3p for every kWh of renewable heat they use in their home, if generated by an air source heat pump. Mitsubishi Electric has produced a dedicated website which demonstrates how much a household can receive in RHI payments and how much they will save over gas, oil and LPG heating (http://heating. mitsubishielectric.co.uk/ecodanselectiontool). “RHI has been planned so that it produces a long term and sustainable growth in the use of renewable technologies,” explains John Kellett, General Manager of the company’s Heating Systems. “It also makes the case for heat pumps much stronger, especially against carbon-intensive and expensive technologies such as oil, LPG and direct electric. “We know air source heat pumps are one of the most straightforward renewable technologies to install and that they will provide a constant, comfortable level of heat to a building whilst lowering running costs and reducing carbon emissions,” adds Kellett. “What we have done with the Ecodan range is ensure that it can be fitted to just about any house that has been thermally upgraded so almost any home could now benefit from RHI.” Ecodan systems are increasingly being used in thousands of homes across the country from new build to solid brick Victorian buildings that have renovated. The market-leading Ecodan range can also work in tandem with existing gas or oil boilers as a fully controllable hybrid system, so homeowners can now be eligible to receive regular payments that can amount to hundreds of pounds a year, for the next seven years, whether they decide to replace or keep their existing heating system.

Further details on the comprehensive range of Ecodan heat pumps are available at the company’s website: www.heating. mitsubishielectric.co.uk.

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Eco COMPOSITE DECKING CAN OFFER MANY ECO BENEFITS OVER TRADITIONAL WOOD DECKING Stuart Burns, Director at Dura Composites, looks at the reasons why demand for composite decking is growing over natural wood alternatives. Composites still represent less than 10% of the overall decking market but demand is growing at a rapid rate as end users and contractors realise the eco beneﬁts of choosing composite decking products. This is thanks to two factors – enhanced product quality and the realisation that composite decking can be more eco-friendly than natural wood. Dura Deck is one such composite decking solution; It features a high percentage of reclaimed hard wood which gives it a very natural look but it’s high density polyethylene content and other inhibitors and stabilisers means that it doesn’t suﬀer from some of the maintenance headaches of natural wood decking. The great thing about an engineered product such as Dura Deck means that highly developed additional ingredients can be added at point of manufacture to stabilise the decking and protect it from various threats including moisture, mould and UV. This means that, unlike natural wood, it won’t crack, shrink, warp or rot during its long service life. It is also

highly resistant to light degradation thanks to UV inhibitors added during manufacturing, which ensure Dura Deck retains a huge proportion of its original colour. This has been proven after a massive 5000 hours UV exposure test carried out including simulated rain and temperature change. Dura Deck was proven to remain structurally stable throughout its entire life cycle. Many don’t realise that products such as Dura Deck are even greener than traditional wood. In fact, it is made of 87.4% recycled materials and can also be recycled after use. In addition, Dura achieved a world first when it became the first timber composite supplier to become FSC® 100% certified, guaranteeing the use of FSC® certified forests in the production chain when this option is ordered. Green credentials aside, the biggest single reason why contractors and end users choose Dura Deck has to be the incredible life cycle cost-savings that it can bring. Dura Deck comes with a warranty of up to 25 years, 10 years longer than the average life of hardwood

decking and more than 15 years longer than the life of softwood decking. When looking at initial outlay, Dura Deck is slightly more expensive than traditional wood decking but it is often cheaper to use because it lasts so much longer and doesn’t require any painting or staining. In fact, an independent report that compared whole life cycle costs over a 25 year period confirmed that a square metre of Dura Deck is £136.14 cheaper than softwood and £381.18 cheaper than hardwood. Proprietary subsurface fixings make the deck quick and easy to install, not to mention barefoot friendly. A deck installer can lay the deck very quickly and thanks to the 6mm spacer clips will deliver consistent gapping much more easily than natural wood planks. These characteristics mean that Dura Deck is suitable to be specified on large or small projects, be they commercial or residential and is why we the customer base ranges from the largest contractors to private individuals. For further information please call: 01255 423601 or visit: www.duracomposites.com

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Energy saving Titanium water heaters from stock

Specialist titanium tubes manufacturer and supplier, Titanium Products has added the Backersafe range of energy saving Titanium sheathed immersion heaters to its product range. Titanium Products has selected the Backer Electric Company range of Backersafe titanium sheathed heaters. Manufactured to the latest issue of BSEN 60335-2-73, Backersafe ensures the immersion heater is isolated from the mains supply should the primary thermostat fail with the contacts closed. This meets the specification requirements aimed at eliminating the risk of boiling water. With technology approved by BEAB, Backersafe heaters feature a standard low cost thermostat with an additional reset button thermostat in series with the rod thermostat. Available online through the Titanium Products website – www.titaniumproducts.co.uk Or Tel: 0121 705 1483 Email: sales@titaniumproducts.co.uk

ISOSONIC DEKFLOOR 30 Isosonic Dek Floor 30 is a new prime addition to the Thermal Economics. Isorubber product range. he board component ISOSONIC DEK30 forms a combined sound insulation and structural deck, applied directly to the floor joists, and is composed of 8 mm Isorubber resilient layer bonded toV313 .chipboard.

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Editor’s Choice

Check Out The Best Gear for Autumn and Winter in the NEW Snickers Workwear Catalogue The latest full colour brochure is now available FREE to discerning professional tradesmen and women in print or as a digital edition. It features the world’s leading range of working clothes, one that works hard on site all year round for you, whatever the working environment or weather condition. In it, you’ll ﬁnd all the latest styles and designs - the ultimate in modern workwear. Whatever trade you’re in, there’s something for you in the Snickers range – Work Trousers, Work Jackets, Tool Vests Shirts, Underwear, Hi-Vis, Painters, Flame Retardent, Accessories and Tool Carriers. Plus the right kind of working clothes to keep you working comfortably in the cold and wet weather. To get the catalogue visit www.snickersworkwear.com or call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788

New, Economical, High Performance Micro-Piles For Foundation Stabilisation New from structural repair specialist, HELIFIX, is the versatile and technically well proven Dixie micro-pile. Helifix has obtained exclusive UK rights to this high performance system which is backed by International Code Council (ICC) certification and conforms to AC358, the International Standard for helical foundation underpinning systems. Simple, but extremely effective, Helifix Dixie piles are turned into the ground down to the load bearing strata, the bracket is then fitted and the pile is jacked up beneath the foundations to support the building’s weight and prevent further settlement. Excavations are minimal, installation normally only requires lightweight hand-held equipment, noise levels are low and the occupants experience very little disruption. For project-specific technical advice contact the Helifix team on 020 8735 5200 or go to www.helifix.co.uk/downloads

New – IR Pocket Infrared Thermometer The new IR-Pocket is a non-contact infrared thermometer. Simply aim the thermometer at the target and press the measure button to display the surface temperature instantly. The instrument indicates temperature over the range of -49.9 to 349.9 °C with a resolution of 0.1 °C/°F (switchable). Each unit incorporates maximum and minimum temperature functions together with an auto-power off facility that automatically turns the instrument off after fifteen seconds, maximising battery life. The IR-Pocket also features a lock function for continuous temperature measurement. The distance to target ratio is 1:1 and therefore the thermometer should be positioned as close to the target as possible. For further information about Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd Products call: 01903 202151 Or visit: www.etiltd.com

PROTECTION TREATMENT enhances thermal efficiency, and actively cleans and maintains

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Thermal conductivity of masonry is a signiﬁcant contributor to heat loss and is signiﬁcantly increased by the presence of moisture. By keeping masonry dry, it should be possible to minimise a structures heat loss.

ProShield masonry protection treatment not only enhances thermal eﬃciency, but actively cleans and maintains original colour and look of building structures, whilst allowing masonry to breathe naturally. ProShield is easy to apply and impregnates mineral surfaces such as brick, stone and concrete, creating a strong but invisible protective surface that can last for many years. For more information about ProShield masonry protection treatment Email info@rapierstar-protect.com Or visit : www.rapierstar-protect.com

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Editor’s Choice SAS International partitioning installed throughout the newly refurbished Derby Council building

SAS International, a leading manufacturer of interior fit-out solutions, has supplied over 700 linear metres of its System 8000 fully glazed partitioning system for the refurbishment and extension of Derby Council’s main administrative and community building. System 8000 single glazing, with ± 15mm deflection heads, was installed in the atrium area with 15.5mm heat strengthened acoustic laminate glass. In addition to providing high levels of sound attenuation the system was designed to provide the strength and durability (line-loading) required. An important consideration for the project was to allow for building slab deflection. Malcolm Stamper at SAS International explains: “A live load will almost certainly cause some degree of movement. System 8000 meets the rigorous demands of large open plan spaces and provides up to +25mm deflection. For further information please call: 0118 929 0900 F: 0118 929 0901 E: enquiries@sasintgroup.com W: ww w.sasintgroup.com

Gaco applied to your flat roof now adds decades to its life

0845 555 8801 www.GacoFlatRoofingSolutions.Com Gaco is distributed In Uk & Ireland by Igoe International Ltd Estd 1978, Leeds and Dublin. Gaco is a registered trademark of Gaco Western Seattle USA, Estd 1955.

Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Nottingham City Hospital renovated with UZIN system.

UZIN products were used to install over 1600 m2 of safety flooring within the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Nottingham City Hospital. The hospital is also committed to providing the highest standards of health care, so required an environmentally friendly solution for the refurbishment. The flooring contractor, CD Northern therefore selected UZIN’s products to ensure that these health standards were upheld. The new £6.6 million cystic fibrosis centre opened its doors in April 2014 and will transform how patients are cared for.

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A suitable range of UZIN products was therefore used for the installation. Some areas had to be built up with UZIN NC182, a rapid drying repair compound to allow the installation to be handed over on time. UZIN L3 Gold Moisture Control System was then used before the ﬂoor covering was installed with UZIN KE2428 multi-purpose adhesive. The ﬁnish was outstanding producing a warm and homely environment. For fur ther information please contact UZIN Tel: 01788 530 080 Or visit: ww w.uzin.co.uk

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Floors & Flooring

LATHAMS’‘AGED’FLOORING ADDS INSTANT CHARM

Once ﬁtted, a Bausen 1757 ﬂoor will look as if it has been down for years

James Latham has bolstered its already extensive solid and engineered Bausen ﬂooring portfolio with the addition of ‘1757’, a contemporary range of ‘aged’ Oak engineered boards with broken edges, a distressed top layer and no bevel.

and oiled, supplied in 18 x 190mm and Limoges; which offers a distressed face and edges and is oiled and finished in natural white matt, also supplied in 18 x 190mm. In addition, the Limoges, Pontoise Noir and Dijon ranges are all FSC certified.

As architects and interior designers in both the commercial and residential sectors look for a real wood ﬂooring option that delivers an instant sense of history and ‘aged charm’ to their projects, 1757 oﬀers the perfect solution.

James Latham Director, Andy Duffin commented, “ Reaction from the market to this new range of flooring has already been extremely positive and we’ve had particular interest from the shopfitting and hospitality sectors. The quality and finish of this premier grade flooring is exceptional and thoroughly convincing. Once fitted, a 1757 floor will look as if it has been down for years, adding instant charm and character to any project either in a commercial or residential setting.”

Evocative of old reclaimed ﬂoors found in classical French Chateaux, the 1757 range is naturally distressed and every board is hand ﬁnished, so that each one is completely unique.

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Incorporating a generous 6mm wear layer, the 1757 collection comprises ﬁve diﬀerent designs; Charente; which is hand carved and oiled, supplied in 18 x 220mm, Amboise; which is saw marked, water marked, white washed and oiled and also supplied in 18 x 220mm, Dijon; incorporating a stressed face and edges which is gold stained and supplied in 18 x 190mm, Pontoise Noir; boasting a distressed face and edges which is then smoked

Incorporating a generous 6mm wear layer, the 1757 collection comprises ﬁve diﬀerent designs

The 1757 range is now available directly from stock at all nine of James Latham’s panel distribution sites. As well as ‘on-the-ground’ technical expertise from Latham’s fully trained staff, the company also has a specialist free-phone helpline which customers can call for additional information and advice on flooring matters; 0800 917 7056, plus, James Latham also has a brand new dedicated website for its range of flooring at: www.bausen.co.ukcontact

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LEVATO MONO PORCELAIN PAVER SYSTEM

Ideal for decking and balcony makeovers igh load and impact resistance; extreme wear and scratch resistance; frost and fireproof; colour fast and extremely resistant to staining; resistance to mould and algae growth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these qualities ensure an extremely low maintenance and trouble free flooring solution. And with matching internal tiling also available allowing for seamless visual transition between internal and external spaces.

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Once laid, the eye is unable to discern any replicated pattern allowing for a completely natural looking surface. The original surface before the Levato Mono Porcelain Paver System is laid

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identical copies of natural materials and with up to 30 prints available for each paver range , once laid, the eye is unable to discern any replicated pattern allowing for a completely natural looking surface. Recently specified for external dining

areas at London Zoo as well as for the new Portico Terrace at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane; one of our Levato Mono sandstone effect paver ranges was considered so similar to natural sandstone material, that is was sanctioned for use on this grade 1 listed building by English Heritage. Used in conjunction with height adjustable fixed head or self- levelling pedestals or fixed height paver support pads, the Levato Mono system makes it possible to create perfectly level surfaces over uneven sub-surfaces. Ideal for installation over all waterproof membranes our support systems cover height ranges from 7mm to 550mm and incorporate a patented self-levelling slope correction facility with the convenience of height adjustment after the pavers are installed.

The Levato Mono system makes it possible to create perfectly level surfaces over uneven sub-surfaces. www.thedecktileco.co.uk e. info@thedecktileco.co.uk t. 0845 2700 696

LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

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Heating, Ventilation & Insulation

NOx class 5 Condensing Boilers for Refurbished Residential Care Home The Avondale Mental Care home in Liverpool is a 50 bedded registered mental nursing home and was established in 1991 by charity Delphside. When ﬁrst built the centre was ﬁtted with Atlantic Boiler’s world-leading ‘Optimagaz’ and ‘Condensagaz’ E Series gas condensing boilers. The centre has just undergone a complete refurbishment and two of these long life boilers have been replaced by the latest technology. Two VF 100kW pre-mix low NOX gas condensing boilers computer-controlled and programmed for continuous comfort and maximum economy. The advanced method of control allows the reduction in boilerplant and energy input. The changeover was designed by Rodney Environmental Consultants of Liverpool and carried out by J J Rhodes & Sons of Ainsdale. For further details call: 0161 621 5960 Or visit: www.atlanticboilers.com

Check product ﬁt quickly and easily * Re-usable * Extra Strong * Extra Flexible * Available now Even with the most ﬂexible chimney liner you some-

times don’t know what’s around the corner. The Tecnoflex Installation Kit from Schiedel Chimney Systems is the simple, cost-effective way to check for difficult to spot kinks and blockages before going to the expense of a full installation. Re-usable on all your projects and quick and easy to assemble, it’s unquestionably the best way to plan ahead. To find out more about Flexible Liners, visit us at www.schiedel.co.uk Part of the BRAAS MONIER BUILDING GROUP

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New ventilation brochure highlights energy saving and health benefits of fresh air Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new ventilation brochure showing how mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) and air handling units (AHU) can help benefit any building from a major commercial building, school or office to a single home. To answer this pressing need, Mitsubishi Electric has developed this new brochure to bring together the comprehensive range of products on offer. These include the Lossnay Kanzen AHU – capable of providing energy efficient fresh air to large commercial buildings, and individual AHU controllers – which allow the company’s range of air conditioning systems to work seamlessly with third party AHUs. The brochure can be downloaded at Mitsubishi Electric’s digital library: http://library.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/pdf/book/Ventilation_Brochure_2014

CLEARVIEW STOVES

Britain’s leading manufacturer of clean burning wood stoves 6 GOOD REASONS TO INSTALL A CLEARVIEW STOVE 1. Clearview Stoves are the best Clearview have been designing and manufacturing wood-burning stoves for nearly 25 years. They were the ﬁrst company ever to have a multi fuel stove approved for burning wood in smokeless zones and since then have continued to set the standards that others aspire too. Many people consider them to be the best in the world.

2. Clearview Stoves are efficient A Clearview Stove is over 70% efficient while most open fires are only 10% efficient. A Clearview in the living room keeps you warm and cozy in the place you spend most of your time.

3. Clearview Stoves are a joy to use There is nothing quite so elemental as the log fire, nothing that excites the imagination like its flames. It’s one of life’s little pleasures. A Clearview Stove offers an exceptional view of the fire, is easy to light and burns for long periods unattended.

4. Wood is a renewable fuel that’s good for the environment During their lifetime trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, provide food and shelter for wildlife and add beauty to our lives. Burning wood releases no more CO2 than would its eventual decay. Simply put, burning wood just warms you, not the planet.

5. Wood and Clearview put you in control The huge, centralized; energy companies can be unreliable. When a storm interrupts the electrical supply, you can be left stumbling around in the dark with no heating to speak of. However, a Clearview wood stove is 100% reliable and keeps you safe, and warm during a power-cut.

6. Wood saves you money! We almost forgot to mention it, but for many, wood is the cheapest fuel you can use. Best of all, it grows on trees!

STOCKISTS THROUGHOUT THE UK

www.clearviewstoves.com Brochure Line: 01588 650 123 Dinham House, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1EJ. Tel: 01584 878 100

Mitsubishi Electric has produced a new brochure to highlight the benefits of using a renewable Ecodan air source heat pump in a hybrid situation, alongside an existing oil, gas or LPG boiler. The brochure also provides details on how hybrid systems can qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and includes information on typical set ups and real-life case studies. Adding an Ecodan to an existing traditional heating system enables homeowners to maximise energy efficiency, comfort levels and reliability”, explains John Kellett, General Manager for the company’s Heating Systems Division. “It offers them the best of both worlds to provide total peace of mind”.

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A hybrid or bivalent system allows the heat pump to deliver the majority of the heating efficiently throughout the year, and call on the traditional boiler

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to provide the peak output if outdoor conditions fall below a point where heating in this way becomes more cost effective.

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) predicts that by 2030 approximately 26% of the UK’s heating energy output will be met by air source heat pumps alone, and as much as 56% will be met by hybrid systems. Mitsubishi Electric has developed the Ecodan range to operate as a hybrid system, allowing homeowners to upgrade their traditional heating system by installing and running a heat pump alongside it.

“Adding an Ecodan to an existing traditional heating system enables homeowners to maximise energy efficiency, comfort levels and reliability” John Kellett, Heating Systems Division General Manager.

The advanced control system inherent in all new Ecodan systems carefully controls which system to operate to maximise efficiency at any time of the year. Including a heat meter will also enable Ofgem to know exactly how much heat is being produced by the renewable heat pump to help with RHI calculations. “Interest in renewable heating continues to grow as the price of oil and gas keeps on rising, so adding Ecodan as a hybrid solution can make a lot of sense, especially when you factor in seven years of regular RHI payments”, adds Kellett.

Visit www.ecodan.co.uk for more information on the system or download the brochure at: http:// library.mitsubishielectric. co.uk/pdf/book/Hybrid_ Application_Brochure

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Four 150kW Evomax boilers and a Frame and Header Kit from Ideal Commercial Boilers have been installed as part of a refurbishment project at Monson House, Kent, the head office for housing association Town & Country Housing. Selected for their compact size, ease of installation and high efficiency, the Evomax boilers are also extremely straightforward to operate, ensuring optimised heating control within the building. Town & Country Housing is committed to achieving the best standards for sustainability in all areas of the business in line with their Environmental Strategy and Action Plan. The company approached Gas Advisory Serves (GAS) Limited to draw up the building specification for the refurbishment project, as they knew that the extensive expertise of the company would ensure the highest quality, most efficient appliances possible would be specified for Monson House.

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Steve Roberts, Commercial Heating Director at GAS, commented, “The list of speciﬁcation requirements for the new boilers included high eﬃciency, reliability, ease of installation and excellent back-up support from the manufacturer. The location of the rooftop plant room also presented its own challenges. The 150kW Evomax boilers and Frame & Header Kit met all the required criteria.”

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Interiors & Interior Design

THE INTERIORS GROUP COMPLETES REFURBISHMENT FOR THE LONDON STUDY AND RESIDENTIAL CENTRE FOR BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY The Interiors Group have successfully carried out a complete refurbishment of two inter-connecting terraced houses in Palace Court, London W2 for Brigham Young University, working with Dunbar Associates as their Surveyor and Project Manager. The two impressive late 19th Century red brick residential properties in Notting Hill, provides a mixture of residential accommodation and academic facilities for students, academic staff and their families participating in the University’s London based overseas study programmes. The interior design project covered four floors plus basement and a roof garden. Accommodating forty students at any one time, typically for periods of two or four months, the centre had not been refurbished since the early 1980’s. The interiors, fixtures, services and finishes were therefore in urgent need of major refurbishment or replacement. The Interiors Group and Scott Brownrigg (Architects), respecting the historical context of the building, chose furniture with decorative form and function that complimented the style of the building and the floor finishes. The walls were painted with timeless colours respecting the existing wooden panel features and decorative coving. A bespoke traditional patterned Wilton Carpet was selected and manufactured for the principal rooms and stairways The interiors concept has imaginatively preserved and refurbished many of the original features and transformed key spaces including the student bed rooms and bathrooms, lounge, dining room and the library. In addition, a greater range of flexible teaching and social learning spaces has been provided. The Interiors Group have chosen dramatic central pendants and wall lights for the ground floor lobby, lounge and library creating a homely feel. The primary aim of the modernisation programme was to revitalise the ‘home from home’ facility to create a welcoming environment whilst also improving the energy efficiency of the buildings and the internal environmental conditions, particularly thermal comfort and lighting.

These changes will signiﬁcantly enhance the student and staﬀ experience, greatly increasing the value and sustainability of BYU in London. The Interiors Group have over 25 years experience in delivering Award Winning commercial environments. They are widely proven and trusted by both clients and professional project managers to deliver business environments on time and on budget. Visit The Interiors Group’s website at: ww w.interiorsgroup.co.uk

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Amari Plastics, the UK’s leading distributor of plastic sheets, rods, films and tubes are always on the lookout for additional products to ensure that their product offering to the retail and interiors market is as broad as can be.

Kerrock – the material with infinite possibilities.

esigners and architects are constantly on the search for products which allow them to make their ideas a reality, whilst also providing functionality and ease of care. Kerrock solid surface material fulfils all of these requirements and is set to make a huge impact on the UK market for retail design.

Whether it is for food service areas, checkout counters, display cases, wall cladding, furniture or changing rooms, Kerrock has the versatility and durability to offer the perfect solution. The colour and texture options are unlimited and its non porous structure means that when properly cleaned, it won`t allow the growth of bacteria. It can also withstand the rigours of high volume traffic areas in your store or shopping centre. Kerrock is a composite material that looks and feels like stone but is actually acrylic based. The composition is made by mixing acrylic polymer with aluminium hydroxide both of which are completely safe to both humans and the environment as a whole.

Kerrock benefits At a Glance t Acrylic based composite material t Non porous t Durable enabling use in high volume traffic areas t Flame retardant fire classification class B, s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1, the new European standard norm. t No halogenated fire retardants making the material non-toxic t Ability to carry out all normal wood working processes t Hugely versatile product – a designers dream

It has been given the fire classification of “fire retardant”, meaning it meets fire classification class B s1-do according to EN 13501-1 the new European standard norm. This classification is achieved without the addition of halogenated fire retardants, making the material non-toxic.

Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to your imagination! Its fire rating means that it can be used in domestic or commercial applications where increased fire regulations are in place such as airports, metro, shopping malls, shops, exhibitions or interior panelling. Kerrock is a fabricators dream as it can be processed in a multitude of ways. Bend it, shape it, thermoform it, engrave it! What you do with Kerrock is really down to your imagination! Kerrock can be processed in the same manner as wood, using the usual woodworking machinery. You can use nearly all wood processing methods: sawing, drilling, cutting, grinding, milling, polishing, gluing and thermal designing. Kerrock allows you to create virtually seamless structures and sculptures, to match the design you desire. Kerrock Lumino, offers a range of bright, highly translucent colours which can be used to create ambience in your retail space and opens up new possibilities for designers and architects. As Kerrock is solid the whole way through, you have the ability to engrave patterns into Kerrock to show store logos or create signage which can be back lit to reveal your design.

Plexiglas Hi- Gloss

Brilliant solutions for classy applications– Available at Amari Plastics LEXIGLAS Hi-Gloss is one of the world’s highest-quality and most versatile plastics. With limitless design options available, the PLEXIGLAS HI-Gloss range gives allows designers and architects the opportunity to fully express their imaginative flair.

Whether you are creating a kitchen or bathroom, store fixtures, or exhibition booths, you are able to take full advantage of the possibilities PLEXIGLAS Hi-Gloss presents when creating a stylish design. It can be combined with other materials such as wood, stainless steel and ceramics, to add interesting touches to your project. PLEXIGLAS Hi-Gloss is perfectly smooth and makes it possible to install seamless wall panels, which meaning it is especially easy to clean and has the added benefit of being moisture resistant. PLEXIGLAS HI-GLOSS sheets are made from acrylic containing any colour or special effect pigment you could think of. On top of this, a perfectly smooth, high – gloss layer, of clear transparent PLEXIGAS is placed; enhancing the colours or special effect and making them glow even brighter. PLEXIGLAS HI-GLOSS PROPERTIES r Excellent light transmission and

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r Very high weather resistance r Ease of fabrication r High surface hardness r Low weight – half the weight of glass

r 100% recyclability r 11 times the impact strength of glass r Resistance to high and low temperatures r Resistance to chemicals (C1 Grade) r Good resistance to stress cracking (C1

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Another advantage is that PLEXIGLAS® remains just as transparent as on day one, even several years later. There is no yellowing or embrittlement and colourfastness of PLEXIGLAS Hi-Gloss sheets are guaranteed for 10 years. All colours in the PLEXIGLAS sales range including; Silver, Gold, Metallic and multicolour pigments are suitable for the eye catching high-gloss applications. Plexiglas is available in two grades; C1 and C2. Hi -Gloss C1 grades have a coloured acrylic layer on one side and a cleartransparent PLEXIGLAS core. C2 grades have a coloured acrylic core and are coated on both sides with

It can take rough treatment and is easy to fabricate. PLEXIGLAS is lighter in weight than glass, yet impact-resistant. Unlike glass, PLEXIGLAS can be machined and accurately fitted on site. a layer of clear transparent PLEXIGLAS. Both grades of acrylic sheets are manufactured via a co- extrusion process that permanently fuses up to three independent melt streams of high quality Plexiglas. It can take rough treatment and is easy to fabricate. PLEXIGLAS is lighter in weight than glass, yet impact-resistant. Unlike glass, PLEXIGLAS can be machined and accurately fitted on site. PLEXIGLASÂŽ can also be cold-curved or permanently thermoformed. This provides new and surprising shapes and effects. PLEXIGLASÂŽ remains virtually unchanged; it does not have to be replaced in time like other plastics. Added to that, PLEXIGLASÂŽ can be completely recycled, either by chemical conversion to its starting materials, or by direct reuse. These aspects, together with environmentally sound production, contribute to the materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability. PLEXIGLAS HI-GLOSS APPLICATIONS r Kitchens (alcove panels) r Baths and spas (shower partitions) r Living rooms (wall designs) r Interior design (hotels, restaurants,

offices) r Exhibition booths, (furniture, store

fixtures) r FaĂ§ade construction

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Landscaping & External Works EverEdge now in Cor-Ten®

It is now possible to buy the entire range of EverEdge garden & landscape edging products made in Cor-Ten® steel. Cor-Ten® is type of steel which is designed to give a weathered finish without the fear of the steel breaking down. The way it works is that a layer of rust forms which protects the steel underneath for many years. In the last 3-5 years, there has been a real growth in weathered steel being used in gardens. A lot of this has been driven by the Chelsea Flower Show where the material is used in a larger and larger number of show gardens every year. Cor-Ten® allows for a rustic look but gives you the peace of mind that your edging is not going to degrade. Once the layer of rust has formed, you will notice it is a finish that can suit a whole range of gardens. It can be a rustic option in a more traditional garden but also provide a bold statement when used in a more contemporary design. EverEdge offer Cor-Ten® as an option in the Classic 1m lengths, the ProEdge range of 2.5m lengths and in the Titan range which is a more bespoke product which can be made to a variety of sizes. As well as the Cor-Ten®, EverEdge remains available in a range of galvanised options including brown, slate, black, unpainted or green. For for further information visit: w ww.everedge.co.uk

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TREX CONTOUR NOW AVAILABLE FROM ARBORDECK Arbordeck, the complete decking systems ` manufacturer and the only UK distributor of the innovative US Trex composite systems, has extended its range to include Trex Contour. Trex Contour boasts incredible durability to guarantee long-lasting performance like Trex Transcend, while also oﬀering customers an unprecedented level of value.

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Trex Contour composite decking boards, which are fade, stain, scratch, mould and mildew resistant and feature inherent enhanced grip properties, are ideally suited to a diverse range of applications from residential gardens to commercial installations such as schools, leisure parks and oﬃce break-out areas.

Engineered for strength and durability, each board features a unique high performance shell coating, protecting it from the elements on three sides, with the underside free to breathe to avoid surface separation, making Trex Contour the perfect partner for the British weather. Trex Contour composite decking boards, which are available to order from Arbordeck in two subtle colours, Pebble Grey and Clove Brown, provide an aesthetically pleasing and incredibly durable design solution. Backed by Trex’s 25-year domestic or 10-year commercial guarantee, Trex Contour will continue to look as good in 25 years as it does when ﬁrst installed. Manufactured from 95% recycled materials

including plastic carrier bags, Trex Contour and Trex Transcend composite decking systems, both available to order from Arbordeck, oﬀer a genuinely sustainable solution and attractive design feature.

Request your free sample of Trex Contour at: www.arbordeck.co.uk/sample.aspx. For more information on Arbordeck’s range of Trex products as well as practical advice and inspirational ideas visit the website at: www.arbordeck.co.uk/trex-composite-decking.html

Easy Stair - Temporary Staircase EASY - SAFE

Easy Stair is a temporary staircase which provides access to upper Àoors prior to the installation of permanent stairs. Easy Stair is particularly useful when a project involves the installation of quality, expensive stairs as installing a temporary staircase can prevent damage to the ¿nished staircase. Preventing damage to the ¿nished stairs can potentially save a great deal of money, delays and problems! Where a bespoke staircase is being installed Easy Stair also allows greater time to ¿nalise the design and manufacture without delaying the program. Easy Stair allows easy access for clients to gain access to upper Àoors during site meetings and view site progress. A temporary staircase will also speed up the building process as site operatives can use a speedy, safe method of access (rather than ladders) - again saving money and potentially reducing the program time. Easy Stair is delivered to site fully assembled, it is simply lifted into position secured by two screws and the handrails inserted into either side. The stair unit weighs only 25kg and is available throughout the UK on a next day delivery service. When used with suitable stairwell edge protection, stairwells can be safer, easier and improve productivity from the very start of the construction process. The stairs are 600mm wide and suit Àoor to Àoor heights ranging from 2.65m to 3.05m.

Price only Platforms Safety Platforms Ltd, SafetySafety Platforms Ltd, Ltd, £485 Tel. 01924 420820 Tel. 01924 420820 Tel. 01924 420820 including info@safetyplatforms.co.uk Email: info@safetyplatforms.co.uk Email:Email: info@safetyplatforms.co.uk delivery – www.safetyplatforms.co.uk Web: www.safetyplatforms.co.uk Web: Web: www.safetyplatforms.co.uk excludes VAT

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Lighting & Electrical LUXONIC INVESTS £¾ MILLION IN LED LUMINAIRE PRODUCTION Luxonic has just completed a ten-month programme and a £¾ million investment in expanding its production facilities in Basingstoke to allow for increase in demand for LED luminaires. Consolidating all the company’s manufacturing onto the Basingstoke site required an extensive re-organisation of the factory. Engineering is at the heart of the factory and two mezzanine assembly areas have been installed increasing production area by 30%. The introduction of a‘Lean Manufacturing’programme at Luxonic streamlines the manufacturing process, vastly improves efficiencies and motivates the assembly teams. The Lean Manufacturing principle is to create production cells for each of the Luxonic product ranges where a team is now responsible for every aspect of that range’s production. Virtually every Luxonic luminaire has been re-designed around LED technology from high bays to ceiling and wall fittings. Luxonic has always prided itself in having full manufacturing facilities to produce the luminaires that it designs and develops. The new investment now sees an additional Trumpf 3000 automated punching station and a Trumpf 85 tonne brake press respectively for the automatic pressing of steel luminaire body parts and the forming of luminaire metalwork. For final finishing, a brand new custom built Ercon Finishing Systems powder coating paint plant has been installed. With a continuous track length of 44 metres, it enables double hanging of products at an increased track speed, which increases output and improves energy efficiencies. Luxonic Production Director, Alan Ayres explained, “The changes which we have put in place will give us a massive efficiency gain and more capacity to manufacture both LED and fluorescent luminaires”. Nick Tavaré, Luxonic’s Managing Director added,“2013 was a fantastic year for us

in terms of sales and we have seen huge increases in demand for our LED products. This major investment puts us in an excellent position to satisfy this need for energy efficient LED lighting and grow the business in the future”. Luxonic employs around 100 people of which half are engaged in production. Now in its 28th year, and with annual sales this year of £11 million, Luxonic ranks as one of the largest British manufacturers of light fittings and control systems. The company has very green credentials, considering the environment and sustainability in every way from design concepts and manufacturing techniques to energy efficiency of its products, delivery to customers and finally, recycling of product at end of life. It is an holistic approach which leads to enormous carbon and energy savings. Further information on Luxonic luminaries and control systems is available from Luxonic Lighting on 01256 363090, by emailing info@luxonic.co.uk or by visiting the company ’s website at w ww.luxonic.co.uk

UK'S FIRST TILTABLE, FIRE-RATED, IP65 LED DOWNLIGHTER FOR TINY RECESSES

The new H4 FF luminaire from Collingwood Lighting is the UK's first tiltable and dimmable LED downlighter to be fire-rated, moisture-resistant, and small enough to fit a recess of only 56mm. It has an IP65 rating and is fully Part L compliant for 90 minutes' fire resistance, sound attenuation, and air tightness. The H4FF, which tilts up to 20° to either side at the touch of a finger, come in a choice of beam angles (38° or 60°) and colours (neutral white or warm white). Because the luminaire has a low profile, it fits easily into shallow ceiling voids. That makes it particularly suitable for challenging domestic and hospitality environments, including bathrooms and wet rooms.

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"The H4 FF changes the lighting rules for homes, hotels, and other environments where looks count," says Justin Maeers, Chief Technical Officer at Collingwood. "Because it combines so many features in a single fitting, architects and interior designers can be far more playful with their lighting schemes. They can place low-energy LED light within any room in a building and direct the beam wherever they want. There are cost savings too: by making better use of each light beam, they need fewer fixtures." For further information Tel: 01604 495151 or visit: www.collingwoodlighting.com

“We ordered more than 300 Prism II, Primed and True Edge with Satin Chrome finish and plates and the finish quality on the products was superb. Both myself and the customer are extremely pleased with the end result.” Martin Ellwood, Managing Director of Homepower Once Martin had decided on the products, he turned to Tim Yarnold, National Sales Manager at ADR Fastlec in Littlehampton: “Whenever we are approached for the more prestigious projects, we always turn to Focus SB – not only are its products very well made, but when we have an unusual request, its specialist metal workers can provide it without any problem at all.” Now that the project has been completed, Martin says he would not hesitate to specify Focus SB plates again: “We ordered more than 300 Prism II, Primed and True Edge with Satin Chrome finish and plates and the finish quality on the products was superb. Both myself and the customer are extremely pleased with the end result.”

A peppering of Focus SB electrical accessories More than 300 lighting plates from the Focus SB range were specified throughout Peppering House near Chichester.

uilt in 1824, the owners felt a complete refurbishment was long overdue and in particular the electrics and lighting plates. Martin Ellwood, Managing Director of

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Roger Kemp, Managing Director of Focus SB, explains that the company has been dedicated to the manufacture of electrical accessories for more than 30 years: “Manufactured in Sussex, our plates are hand-finished by our skilled craftspeople to ensure a product that is both functional and beautiful, as well as made to last a lifetime.

Bognor Regis-based installer Homepower, was familiar with Focus SB products from a previous renovation at one of the other properties on the estate: “I was very satisfied with the quality of the inserts used throughout the range. “Due to the nature of the property and the variation of the interior design themes in each room, the owner was looking for an array of lighting plate finishes to complement the paint and wallpaper. Focus SB has a very wide range of finishes suitable for all ages of properties and we were very pleased with what it had to offer.”

“Our ranges offer an array of lighting and socket plate designs to complement the décor of modern stylish homes, elegant period properties and commercial interiors, and each product is supplied along with the necessary technical requirements and support to make installation an easy and straightforward process.”

If you have a project you would like Focus SB to quote on, however large or small, you can call them on 01424 858060 or email: sales@focus-sb. co.uk. Or you can see Focus SB at 100% design, 17-20 September, Earls Court London, Stand E222.

100% attention to detail

Prism Clear Acrylic Bespoke

At Focus SB速 we know that switches and sockets are an integral part of any interior renovation. All Focus SB plates are hand-finished in our Sussex factory to the highest standards. Plus our Bespoke Service means you can specify plates exactly how you want them. Visit us at 100% design to see our how good our products really are.

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17-20 September Earls Court London Stand E222

Free delivery to mainland UK No long lead times

No minimum order

Complete bespoke service

Tel: 01424 858060 www.focus-sb.co.uk

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

Right Place, Right Time for Flexim Roof Putty in UK Housebuilding A recent review of NHBC claims has highlighted continuing concerns over the effectiveness of mortar bonded ridge tiles.

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contractors. Indeed, tests have shown that when materials and labour are taken into account, Flexim Roof Putty is up to 50% cheaper to install than conventional cement mortars. And just as importantly from a health and safety perspective, the lightweight Flexim strips are not a backbreaker to transport onto the roof and install.

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igures show that approximately 60% of all NHBC claims in years 3-10 relate to pitched roofs with the vast majority being dominated by mortar issues. This in turn can account for over £10million of NHBC’s annual claims spend, with the total cost to the industry being significantly higher*.

Recent years have seen the NHBC work hard to raise awareness of these issues in pitched roofing, and in January 2012 it introduced important new guidance criteria. This stated that ridge and hip tiles bonded in mortar should also be mechanically fixed, whilst also recommending that mortar bonded verges are bedded and pointed immediately. In addition, the revised guidelines emphasized the importance of using the correct mortar mix, and although some progress has been made in terms of education, the costly problems relating to poorly bonded roof tiles are in danger of continuing.

Successfully tested at wind speeds of 110 miles per hour, it is independently certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) and meets the NHBC standards. Importantly, the product is also environmentally friendly as it is formulated using natural linseed oil, and it is therefore ideal for use during sustainable building construction.

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However, an innovative, award-winning alternative from iBuilding Products Ltd could well be the perfect solution. Flexim Roof Putty is a ready-to-use, flexible, lightweight, storm-proof roof putty, designed specifically for use in the housebuilding market. It is ideal for both new build construction and reroofing projects, and its impressive versatility means it can be used on everything from bonding ridge caps and hip tiles, to adhering tiles and tile pieces to valleys and roof windows. In addition, because Flexim can also be used to treat a range of other minor repairs and leaks, it certainly pays for contractors to make sure that they’ve always got a box available in their van. Indeed, with all of these benefits in mind, it may come as no surprise to learn that Flexim Roof Putty’s revolutionary properties were formally recognised at Roofex 2013 in Birmingham, where it won the prestigious award for ‘Most Innovative Product’. Reduced Hassle, Reduced Costs Supplied in ready-to-use strips, Flexim Roof Putty is rapid and easy to install and is instantly water resistant. It can also be installed in as little as one third of the time of traditional mortar bonding systems, and therefore offers significant cost saving benefits for both housebuilders and

Jelle Appelman, Managing Director of iBuilding Products Ltd. commented: “Flexim Roof Putty has a proven track record of almost 30 years, and has been successfully installed on more than 4 million roofs worldwide. We are excited to now be expanding our presence in the UK, particularly at a time when the housebuilding sector is in need of an effective alternative to traditional mortar bonding. The product has many unique benefits and it has already gained significant interest from house builders, contractors and merchants alike.”

Flexim Roof Putty is up to 50% cheaper to install than conventional cement mortars. And just as importantly from a health and safety perspective, the lightweight Flexim strips are not a back-breaker to transport onto the roof and install. Available in black, red, grey, light brown and dark brown as standard, the product is perfectly suited to a range of different roof tiles including concrete, clay and slate. iBuilding Products offers full support to merchants wanting to stock Flexim Roof Putty, including trade demonstration days, literature and point of sale items. All in all, there’s never been a better time to find out more about this innovative pitched roof bonding solution. Further information can be found at www. fleximroofputty.com

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Roofing & Cladding SPRA launches generic BIM objects on the NBS National BIM Library The first trade association to receive RIBA recognition With the 2016 Government-imposed deadline for BIM use on publiclyfunded projects approaching, awareness of BIM and adoption rates among specifiers is growing rapidly, with almost half of respondents sourcing BIM objects from a specialist BIM library according to the findings of the latest NBS National BIM Survey. The Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) is the first trade organisation to have its BIM objects included on the NBS National BIM Library. Launching seven most commonly used roof build ups - which are ideally suited for the use of single ply systems on flat, pitched or curved roofs - these BIM objects can be switched to a specific manufacturer’s product as the project progresses. With commitment to BIM there are real opportunities to deliver improved buildings at the heart of the community (schools, hospitals, sheltered housing etc.) alongside the project supply chain benefiting from standardised information and collaboration enabling better decision-making, improved productivity, increased efficiency, competitive advantage and higher profitability. And sourcing BIM objects from an industry-leading library means objects are always current and accurate. Quick and easy to download, specifiers have the additional reassurance that the seven roof types available on the NBS National BIM Library have been designed to SPRA standards and guidelines. “Following our discussions with NBS last year concerning the role of industry-recognised trade bodies assisting with the development of generic BIM objects, we are delighted to be the first trade organisation to have launched our BIM programme,” commented James Talman, SPRA CEO.

To view and download the SPRA generic BIM objects, visit www.nationalbimlibrar y.com/Single -Ply-Roofing-Association or to find out more about SPRA and the benefits of membership, visit www.SPRA.co.uk

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BESPOKE PEG TILE SIZES FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Kent Peg Tiles hold a special place in the English architectural landscape. Dating back as far as the 12th and 13th centuries, the name ‘Peg Tile’, originally came from the softwood pegs, which were driven through two square holes in the top edge of the tiles, attaching them to the laths or battens.

espite the Royal Charter of 1477 decreeing that plain tiles should be standardised to 10½” x 6¼” countrywide, Kent Peg Tiles remained typically 10” x 6” (255mm x 150mm) but the reality is that the sizes of Peg Tiles found on historic buildings can vary greatly, exhibiting their own regional variations.

Specified on new and refurbished private residences, commercial developments, agricultural buildings, barn and oast conversions, Tudor roof tiles have helped restore historic houses, churches and various National Trust and English Heritage properties in the UK as well as being exported to continental Europe and North America.

Although the differences in size may seem minimal, they can be highly visible when restoration or extension work is being carried out, so it is important to always keep to the exact sizing of the original tiles. For this reason, Tudor Roof Tile Co Ltd is offering a whole range of bespoke and non-standard peg tiles designed to match the varied sizing requirements of historic buildings. Made from the finest English clay, the meticulous detailing of Tudor’s Peg Tiles carefully recreates the time weathered look of the ancient peg tiles of Kent. Manufactured using traditional craftsmanship, each tile is hand pressed, moulded and trimmed, and then strengthened by advanced

Tudor Roof Tile Co Ltd, Britain’s foremost independent handmade roof tile manufacturer, combines the finest English natural clays with traditional skills, to create unique and much sought after aesthetic qualities.

“Our experience in hand making tiles allows us to manufacture authentic looking historic Peg Tiles with dimensional sizes that will complement a much wider range of heritage buildings than those produced to modern standards,” Paul Lythgoe, Managing Director of Tudor Roof Tile Co Ltd. MAIN

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firing techniques to give the final product exceptional performance and durability which is performance guaranteed for many years to come. Both square and round peg holes can be made to accommodate a variety of wooden or metal pegs, making them ideal for specialised historical renovation and restoration work. “Our experience in hand making tiles allows us to manufacture authentic looking historic Peg Tiles with dimensional sizes that will complement a much wider range of heritage buildings than those produced to modern standards,” said Paul Lythgoe, Managing Director of Tudor Roof Tile Co Ltd. “Furthermore, in view of the short supply and soaring costs of second hand reclaimed Peg Tiles, the handmade replacements that we are making are proving to be an excellent alternative for architects and conservationists.”

The complete range is available from leading roofing and builders merchants and is backed by the company’s 30 year guarantee.

In addition, the company is extending its popular price promotion on its standard 10” x 6” (255mm x 150mm) range of Kent Peg Tiles for a further twelve-month period, during which this standard sized Peg Tile will be available at the same price as its range of clay plain tiles. All Tudor roof tiles are CE marked to EN 1304:2005(E) standards for frost resistance, water impermeability and flexural strength. They are available in six traditional sandfaced colours: Medium Antique, Dark Antique, Red Antique, Sussex Brown, Sussex Red and Weathered Earth complemented by the Jubilee ‘variegated’ colourways. Non sand-facing (natural clay) is also available on bespoke sized tiles. Tudor roof tiles are available from leading roofing and builders merchants. For more information, contact Tudor Roof Tile Co. Ltd, Dengemarsh Road, Lydd, Kent, TN29 9JH. Tel: 01797 320202 Fax 01797 320700 E-mail: info@tudorrooftiles.co.uk Website: www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk

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Homelift Installer Integrates Aico Radiolink Smoke Alarms Wessex Lifts is installing Aico mains powered smoke alarms with RadioLINK wireless interconnection technology to work with its domestic lift, VM Homelift, to meet The British Standard BS 5900:2012. BS 5900:2012 covers the behaviour of homelifts in the event of fire and requires the lift to be connected to a smoke alarm system. Wessex Lifts, which has been manufacturing, installing and maintaining home lifts for over 35 years, has specified Aico’s 160RC series mains powered alarm for its VM Homelift. The alarms are fitted on Aico’s RadioLINK bases for wireless alarm interconnection. These communicate with the lifts’ controls via Aico’s Ei413 RadioLINK Panel Interface Modules. According to Wayne Parker, Wessex Lifts’ Product Manager, “they are very good, reliable alarms with excellent technical literature and product support.” For more information please go to www.aico.co.uk or Tel: 01691 664100 or enquiries@aico.co.uk.

Bam Is One Of The First To Adopt New Cygnus Wireless Fire Alarm System BAM Plant - part of built environment group BAM Construct UK - has installed the Bull Products Cygnus wireless fire alarm system on over 10 construction sites. One of these projects is a new development Hayes Retail which incorporates an Asda supermarket of 8,000 sq.m. floor space including car park and petrol filling station. Launched only two months ago, the Cygnus wireless fire alarm system has the capability of linking together no less than 480 units in 15 different zones around a construction sites. Intended purely for use on construction sites, the Cygnus system has been specifically designed for use in dense concrete and steel structured buildings and areas where there are many other radio frequencies in operation. Further information is available from Bull Products on 0844 669 1111 or by visiting the company’s website at www.bullproducts.co.uk

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Aico Heat Alarms Recommended by Award Winning Sprinkler Alternative Manufacture Aico is pleased to announce that its market leading Ei164RC mains powered heat alarm has been recommended by British manufacturer Plumis for use with its award winning Automist home fire safety system. Automist is a more convenient alternative to traditional sprinkler systems that uses innovative watermist technology to put out fires, using just 5% of the water consumed by a traditional sprinkler system. The system can be installed in a number of unobtrusive configurations, including under a tap, on a work surface, or wall mounted. The Ei164RC heat alarm is part of Aico’s 160 Series of mains powered alarms, which includes Heat, Optical and Ionisation models, all with 10 year plus Lithium cell back-up for total peace of mind. For more information, please go to www.aico.co.uk

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supplied with award-winning Identicom lone worker device The UK’s top pizza delivery company has underlined its commitment to employees by using the market-leading Identicom device as part of a health and safety initiative to protect staff working alone. Domino's Pizza UK and Ireland have adopted Identicom through the SoloProtect service and have been supplied with 150 Identicom 877 series devices, which are personally issued to all their delivery drivers. The lone worker specialist Connexion2 supplies Identicom, the leading protection device for those who work alone in the UK. Identicom is designed to look and feel like a standard identity card and is wearable, ensuring it is close to hand and discreet to use. It offers protection by helping staff who work alone to capture verbal abuse and raise an alarm, or if taken ill suddenly, helping managers to meet their duty of care.

The Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, just launched by Security Products from Siemens, includes self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for server-based systems. Both are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up to 20 megapixel. The Vectis iX products feature a modular design that allows them to be accurately matched to the user’s precise requirements. This makes them an ideal and costeﬀective choice for use in IP-based CCTV applications of all types – from small retail installations to campus-wide surveillance systems.

Identicom allows users to discreetly raise a‘Red Alert’if they ever feel unsafe or if their safety is compromised.The alert goes through to an approved Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) where a dedicated member of the lone worker team can listen to and assess the situation and escalate to police if necessary.

All products use the latest H.264 video compression standard to ensure minimum network bandwidth usage. They are compatible with the MPEG4 and MJPEG standards for the convenience of users with existing cameras. In addition, they support the latest ONVIF Proﬁle S standard, which allows them to be used not only with cameras from Siemens, but also with those from approximately 90 third-party manufacturers.

For more information on Connexion2 and SoloProtect please visit;

For fur ther information please contact: Sam Lord, Security Products from Siemens, T: 01291 437920 or visit ww w.siemens.co.uk/securityproducts

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The Domino’s health and safety team chose the Identicom device and SoloProtect solution above other lone worker market solutions due to its high reliability, BS 8484 accreditation and SoloProtect’s in-house customer service support.

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