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alumasc exterior building products
a unique fusion of premium products, technical expertise and project support
Alumasc Exterior Building Products
The Alumasc Group
Premium products with premium service, providing proven solutions
The Alumasc Group, of which
In Engineering, Alumasc’s
In Building, Alumasc is a
Alumasc Exterior Building
precision components company
leading UK supplier of premium
Products is a part, became
is the leading UK supplier of
products and systems for
a public limited company
aluminium and zinc fully-
specification. Alumasc Exterior
in 1986 and is listed on the
finished diecast components to
Building Products Limited is the
London Stock Exchange.
the automotive, construction,
largest company within the
The Group has over 1,000
telecoms, lighting, electronics
Division. In building interiors,
employees, generating turnover
and defence markets.
Alumasc is a high-quality supplier
of around £110 million through
Alumasc’s specialist industrial
of casing and enclosure systems,
12 UK based operations, with
products companies address a
whilst in construction products
associated activities in
number of market sectors,
Alumasc is a world leader in
Northern Italy and Hong Kong.
including the international
engineered access covers and
Operations are organised into
brewing market along with
linear drainage systems. In 2004,
two broad divisions,
zinc and aluminium alloy
Alumasc acquired Timloc Building
Engineering Products and
supply to the UK and European
Products Limited and Roof-Pro
Building Products. Each
foundry industry.
Limited to strengthen the
division is focused on its
Alumasc Exterior Building
Ongoing investment in
Products Ltd has been a major
engineering skills and state of the
force in the UK Construction
art technology combined with an
Industry for over 30 years.
ingrained service ethic, provides
During that time Alumasc
construction firms, architects,
products and systems have
specifiers and building clients
been specified on some of the
with the products, technical
most prestigious buildings in all
support and lifecycle support
sectors, throughout the UK.
they require for their projects.
Highly regarded brands such as
Alumasc Exterior Building
Harmer, Apex, Derbigum, ZinCo,
Products generates an annual
Hydrotech, Armaseam and M.R.,
turnover in excess of £25 million,
together with Alumasc’s well-
primarily by specification, of
known architectural rainwater
five distinct but interrelated
range are leaders in their
categories of product and system:
Rainwater Drainage Waterproofing Metal Roofing Façades
respective fields.
Designed to perform engineered to last Selection of completed projects include: Canary Wharf, London n Norwich & Norfolk Hospital PFI n Limmerick University Student Village n BMW Rolls Royce Factory, Chichester Millennium Stadium, Cardiff n GHA Housing Improvements, Glasgow n Eden Project, St Austell n Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh n Central House, London n Smaralind Shopping Mall, Reykjavik n National Theatre, London
Building Products Division further.
customers’ needs, striving to provide solutions and develop the constant improvement that fosters lasting relationships.
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premium products for exteriors and drainage manufacture and highly focused
Helping the wider environment:
Recycling and renewability:
Credentials and quality assurance
collaboration with other world
In addition to their site specific
Aluminium and cast iron - used
Alumasc Exterior Building Products
class brands, Alumasc has built up
benefits, Alumasc ZinCo green roofs
extensively in Alumasc rainwater
Limited has a quality assurance
unrivalled product and systems
absorb environmental pollution and
and drainage systems - score highly
management system which complies
strength in those complementary
provide biodiverse habitation.
in recycleability. Both are 100%
with BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and has
recycleable in that the recycled
also implemented an environmental
material suffers no loss of
management system. Individual
By a combination of in-house
areas which together make up
Sustainability
the building exterior. Both for
Energy conservation:
new building and refurbishment,
Alumasc thermally efficient façades
properties, and the recycling
products and systems are British
and whether the building design
and roofing systems minimise a
process uses only around 5% of the
Board of Agrément certified, and
is contemporary or traditional,
buildings’ energy requirement, and
energy required during primary
where appropriate have equivalent
Alumasc Exterior Building Products
their installation can help extend
production. Cork insulation and
European/US accreditation. Alumasc
can provide appropriate product
the life of existing buildings.
mineral render aggregates are
is an active member of all relevant
amongst the Alumasc range of
trade associations.
and system solutions.
natural renewable material options for specific product applications.
BRITISH BOARD OF AGREMENT
CERTIFICATE
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waterproofing “
A unique combination of world class brands for roofing and waterproofing, all market leaders in their respective fields.
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Alumasc Waterproofing Systems have been used independently and in various combinations on projects throughout the UK. The main illustration above shows
Derbigum: The composite sheet waterproofing for single layer and built up applications,
a ZinCo Intensive Green Roof laid over Hydrotech structural waterproofing, on a major City of London development.
with legendary product quality reflected in worldwide usage exceeding 550 million square metres. Recipient of the FRA Product Excellence Award 2004 and BBA Certified for 30 years’ lifespan.
Hydrotech: The monolithic waterproofing for concrete structures, BBA Certified for lifetime performance whether used for protected roofs, plaza decks, green roofs, water features or access roadways.
ZinCo: The European market leader in green roof technology combined with Alumasc technical expertise. ZinCo has a worldwide reputation fostered by close links with the FLL, (German based Landscape Development Research Society), the recognised 6
European voice for green roof standards.
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façades “
Façade solutions for the 21st century, combining aesthetic vibrancy with long term weather protection and thermal performance.
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Alumasc M.R. Render and Insulated Render Systems have been widely used on every category of building from small scale structures of complex shape such as the converted water tower shown in
M.R. Insulated Façades Architectural Render Systems The Alumasc façades offer is based on complementary ranges of lightweight
the main illustration, to large commercial and residential buildings of more regular configuration.
and traditional renders and external wall insulation systems, providing long lasting and architecturally vibrant solutions for every building context. Through the M.R. brand, and more specifically the Swisslab system, Alumasc is the leading provider of insulated render solutions for social housing with 4 million square metres currently laid in the UK. The lightweight silicone and mineral render ranges, whether applied directly to solid walls, suspended from the structure as cladding, or used in conjunction with insulation are establishing Alumasc as a leading façades provider in the premium new build sector.
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metal roofing “
A synthesis of engineering and aesthetics providing architecturally powerful roofing solutions in metal.
” Armaseam and Skyline have been used extensively in combination on large and medium sized projects. The systems individually have also been paired with other Alumasc systems and products.
Armaseam Standing Seam Skyline Fascia Soffits
The main picture shows a dynamic stand alone application of Armaseam as tiered,
Armaseam is the focus of the Alumasc metal roofing offer: a standing seam,
near flat roofs on a prestigeous harbour
zip-up metal sheeting system for curved, pitched or virtually flat roofs, and
development. The centre photograph
available in a range of decorative non-ferrous metals including copper and
shows Armaseam as the waterproofing
zinc, as well as aluminium and stainless steel. Armaseam is complemented
base for a ZinCo extensive green roof.
by Skyline – a bespoke fascia soffit system based on a series of bold generic shapes. When used together, Armaseam and Skyline provide architects with almost unlimited scope for the creation of distinctive and innovative roofscapes.
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rainwater “
Rainwater collection by design: a complete range of engineered solutions to complement both contemporary and traditional architecture.
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Alumasc Architectural Rainwater Systems have been used on every category of building, from the football training facility shown in the main picture, to more straightforward building forms of
Architectural Rainwater Systems
both traditional and modern design.
Alumasc is the leading UK manufacturer of Architectural Rainwater Systems cast in aluminium, backed up by quality control procedures second to none from design to completion, including in-house powder coating facilities. For the heritage sector, the cast aluminium range is complemented by cast iron and GRP systems. Alumasc is also at the forefront of contemporary design, with state of the art extruded and pressed aluminium systems giving the option of secret fix, and an integrated fascia soffit system incorporating standard gutter profiles.
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drainage “
Total building drainage solutions, from a range of products and systems renowned for engineering integrity.
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Harmer Engineered Drainage Systems when used in combination have provided a total solution to both internal and rainwater drainage on buildings ranging from apartment blocks, hospitals and
Harmer Engineered Drainage Systems
hotels to large retail, leisure and
Alumasc’s well established and comprehensive range of products under the Harmer
industrial complexes.
brand provides a unique single source for innovative, market leading solutions across the whole spectrum of rainwater handling and building drainage, with alternative ranges in metal and plastic. Harmer Rainwater Drainage provides a total solution from roof outlet to collection for storage and recycling, or discharge to below ground drainage. Harmer Internal Drainage provides a total solution from connection of plumbing fittings to link with the underground sewer.
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from product selection to project solution... a seamless implementation process The Alumasc Four Part Business Proposition for building exteriors and drainage is based on integrated
The FourthatPart deliveryAlumasc of the four key factors make up a top class systems offer: Business proposition
Alumasc Resources Premium Products
Technical Support
Approved Installers
Warranties
A constantly evolving range
Comprehensive data for
A rigorously trained
A comprehensive choice of
of quality proven, world class
specification and use of all
and monitored installation
Alumasc warranties, giving
products and systems, fully
products and system is
network for each specialist
protection for up to 20 years,
accredited to UK, European
available in published form,
system to ensure correct
with the additional option of a
and USA standards.
and on the company website.
application on site.
pre-paid insurance underwritten
Delivery of the Alumasc Four Part Business Proposition is supported by:
• An enthusiastic and committed
• A carefully developed and
workforce backed up by
nurtured supply chain for
professional management and
world class products to
sales teams.
complement the in-house
• State-of-the-art and quality
manufacture and to ensure
accredited production
a fully rounded and
facilities for aluminium and
comprehensive offer for
render products, with a
exteriors and drainage.
by specialist area managers and
factory finishing capability
• A strong research and
using the latest CAD technology
for the former.
development capability.
This is backed up by pro-active
warranty, ensuring long term
support on a project basis, led
peace of mind.
including Architectural
• Technical support for design
Desktop and Autocad.
and costing, based on the latest CAD technology and a comprehensive range of
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technical literature.
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proven solutions with added value ...the Alumasc hallmark
Partnering As a pioneer in collaborative working as encapsulated in ‘Rethinking Construction’, Alumasc is committed to working relationships of mutual trust, based on direct and effective lines of communication for all factors affecting the client’s business.
• Product design • Terms of contract • Logistics of supply
Added value for the building client
Added value for specifiers
Added value for the main contractor
A choice of straightforward
The Alumasc Four Stage Process
The Alumasc network of
and comprehensive
offers comprehensive technical
carefully selected and rigorously
warranties to provide
support on a project basis, via
monitored installation specialists
lifecycle reassurance for
teams of product specialists
for each product and system
the building client. In addition,
assigned to each product or
ensures compliance with project
and where specifically
product group. At pre-contract
specifications, compliance
requested, Alumasc will liaise
stage the support includes
with project programmes and
with the approved contractor
performance calculations,
general compliance with
for the project to ensure that
written specification and CAD
good working practice on site
agreed maintenance checks
detailing for the project, and
– thereby ensuring fault free
are carried out to schedule
the service is extended
installation to tight programme
and to specification. Seamless
to providing general technical
requirements.
implementation through
advice throughout the contract.
the Alumasc Four Stage Process enables the project
• Dealing with product and operational problems
specification, maintenance
All Alumasc projects are of
to be balanced against risk
equal importance and the
at the project inception,
client will have the level of
and formalised into a risk
contact within Alumasc to
management programme
ensure that this commitment
where required.
regime and warranty cover
is realised.
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premium products โ ข proven solutions
Product Literature Product literature is available on the following:Alumasc Aluminium Rainwater Alumasc Traditional Rainwater Harmer Engineered Drainage Systems Derbigum Single Layer Roofing Membrane Hydrotech Structural Waterproofing ZinCo Green Roofs Armaseam Standing Seam Roofing and Skyline Fascia Soffit
Alumasc Exterior Building Products LTD White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton,
M.R. Insulated Faรงades Alumasc Architectural Render Systems
St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1744 648400
Technical Literature
Facsimile: +44 (0)1744 648401
For technical details on the above range of products there
E-mail: info@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk
Website: www.alumasc-exteriors.co.uk
is a comprehensive suite of technical literature Rainwater Drainage
Product and technical literature hotline
0808 100 2008 A unique fusion of premium products, technical expertise and project support All reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure, all information, recommendations and guidance notes on the use of The Products are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond the control of Alumasc Exterior Building Products Limited (The Company). The customer is responsible for ensuring that each product is fit for its intended purpose and that conditions for use are suitable. The information contained in this brochure and advice arising therefrom is free of charge and accordingly on the terms that no liability nor liability for negligence will attach to the Company or its servants in relation to any such service arising out of or in connection with this brochure. The Company pursues a policy of constant product development and information contained in this publication is therefore subject to change without notice.
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