Specification Product Update Issue 1 2024

LEVATO MONOTM

Raised access Porcelain paver system

With a vast choice of finishes available for any Design scheme, including larger formats and co-ordinating internal tiling, Levato Mono porcelain paver system is perfect for balconies, roof terraces, garden decks and piazzas. Key benefits include; high slip resistance & load bearing, fade & wear resistance – so low cost ongoing maintenance.

Both of our self-levelling support pedestals promote a fast cost-effective installation process for use on delicate waterproofing or covering tired slabs. The tilting head adjustment compensates slopes up to 5% even with multiple falls. If a Fire rated pedestal is specified then the FRSL range has Class A1 classification or the SL polypropylene type which have their own key features; secure height locking, non- slip acoustic dampening pads and large height range (28 to 550mm).

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Welcome

According to the Construction Products Association’s Winter Forecasts, construction output is forecast to fall by 2.1% this year due to falls in private housing new build and repair, maintenance and improvement (rm&i) - the two largest construction sectors.

The CPA forecasts that construction output will rise by 2.0% in 2025 in line with falling interest rates and a general economic recovery, which, in turn, could ease challenges in the housing and rm&i sectors.

Recent disruptions in the Red Sea, however, have been identified as a key risk to the forecasts, potentially leading to supply issues such as delays and accelerating cost inflation. Private housing - the largest construction sector - suffered a double-digit fall last year after a spike in mortgage rates hit housing market demand.

CPA Economics Director, Noble Francis said: “The bad weather at the start of January has already affected the construction industry but there is still lots of time for a catch up in activity when the weather improves.

“The bigger problems for the industry are the hits to activity last year in its two largest sectors - private housing and private housing rm&i. These are likely to continue into 2024. Even with expected falls in interest and mortgage rates in the

second half of this year, rates are likely to remain relatively high and so demand in the housing market, house building sector and rm&i sector is likely to remain subdued overall.

“Given the importance of housing to the UK economy, it was disappointing that the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last year had little to help the beleaguered sector. It is critical that we see measures to help boost house building and homeownership from government in the upcoming Spring Budget.

“Furthermore, government should do more on infrastructure delivery given that the sector is set for its third consecutive fall in output. This is despite announcements from government on new projects to compensate for the cancelling of the Northern leg of HS2.”

Paul Groves // Group Editor

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6 Product Highlights

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Roofing, External Walls & Insulation

15 Kitchens & Bathrooms

CUPA PIZARRAS

CUPACLAD provides sustainable rainscreen cladding CUPACLAD®, a rainscreen cladding system, has recently been installed as part of a 1980s eco-bungalow refurbishment in Tarporley, Cheshire. The manufacturer was selected thanks to its reputation for supplying high quality, natural products with a clear point of origin, while the cladding system also complemented the home’s sustainable ethos. CUPACLAD® was specified to achieve all the aesthetic and sustainability requirements Both CUPACLAD® 101 and 201 systems have achieved BRE Global Verified Status and appear in the GreenBook live database. Fully BBA approved, CUPACLAD® 201 Vanguard – the system eventually specified - is 100% non-combustible, with an A1 fire-rating, and offers a lifespan of over 100 years. Ease of installation was also required.

52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0AU T: 020 3318 4455 E: uk@cupapizarras.com www.cupapizarras.com/uk

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OWA UK

OWA UK’s metal ceilings get to work

OWA UK has fulfilled its largest contract to date for its OWAtecta S80 demountable metal ceiling raft, with the innovative system being used on two of the buildings that form part of Assembly – a landmark riverside commercial office development in Bristol. Designed by AHMM Architects and constructed by Galliford Try, OWA UK worked closely with its approved sub-contractor Morrissey to design and install the trapezium and rectangular shaped mesh rafts throughout the open Cat A floors. The project is the company’s largest ever order for its OWAtecta S80 mesh rafts, with dozens of different configurations supplied for each floor. The trapezium shaped ceiling rafts blend into the footprint of the building to provide a flexible and stylish acoustic ceiling.

Castle Hill House, 12 Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PD

T: 01753 552 489 E: enquiries@owa-ceilings.co.uk

www.owa.de/en

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CMS Danskin Acoustics

SuperPhon panels provide reverberation control

CMS Danskin Acoustics’ SuperPhon panels are contributing to reverberation control at a newly built school in East Hertfordshire, helping to ensure standards for acoustics in new school buildings are met. Built to Passivhaus standards by Morgan Sindall Construction for Hertfordshire County Council, 175 SuperPhon panels of varying sizes and colours were installed by SCL Interiors, mainly on classroom walls, to absorb sound and provide reverberation control. SuperPhon provides up to Class ‘A’ acoustic performance and has a Noise Reduction Coefficient from 0.80 to 1.15 - an NRC of 0 indicating perfect reflection and an NRC of 1 indicating perfect absorption. The sound absorption coefficient is tested to BS EN ISO 354:2003. SuperPhon is available in standard sizes, thicknesses and finishes.

Central Office, Unit 2 Lyncastle Road, Appleton, Warrington. WA4 4SN T: 01925 577711 E: info@cmsdanskin.co.uk

www.cmsdanskin.co.uk

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Marley

Marley extends renewable system offer

As specifiers look to enhance the energy efficiency performance of new homes, Marley has extended its renewable system package with the launch of new solar inverter and battery storage solutions. The ES G2 hybrid inverter combined with the new Lynx Home U Series battery solutions, can be complemented by a Clearline EV Charging Point to provide specifiers with a single source solution to deliver a comprehensive roofing and renewable technology package that offers power from the roof, through the home, to the road. The Lynx Home lithium battery is compatible with the ES G2 hybrid inverter - a compact and highly efficient inverter designed to supplement rooftop solar PV systems, such as Marley SolarTile®, allowing users to store energy from a sustainable source via the roof.

Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marley.co.uk

www.marley.co.uk/renewable-solutions.

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BJELIN

BJELIN unveils striking contrast collection

Bjelin has launched a new range for the UK market within its revolutionary hardened wood flooring portfolio. The new Contrast Collection comprises a palette of five different colourways –Desert, Vapor, Silver, Ivory and Granite. These leverage the existing hues and tones within the wood to create stunning contrasts, while blending with the existing hardened wood 3.0 range. The new range is available in the XL size in Spačva oak. This type of oak, which is susvtainably sourced from Croatia with FSC certification, is renowned for its stunning beauty and distinctive grain. This vibrant new range was created through the fusion of technology and ageless craftsmanship and suits both residential and heavy-traffic commercial environments. It will be on display at Clerkenwell Design Week.

T: 01948 302 270 E: uk-sales@bjelin.com

www.bjelin.com

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Marshalls

Dual block plant production with flexible paving Marshalls has unveiled Modal X, an alternative to traditional granite paving, and the first new product range to be produced by the company’s innovative dual block plant. Incorporating the Marshalls MaxiMix® Technology to lock in colour and lock out the elements, the high-quality blend of pigments, aggregates and binders creates an inseparable bonded surface layer that stands the test of time. Modal X is ideal for pedestrianised and high traffic areas and provides a cost-effective and lower carbon alternative to granite paving. The Modal X range comprises of eight colours, fifteen plan sizes, five depths, two finishes and permeable options. Produced through the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in St Ives, Cambridge, Modal X provides customers with limitless flexibility and design possibilities.

T: 0333 2202737 E: orders@marshalls.co.uk

www.marshalls.co.uk/modal-x

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Gradus

Endless design possibilities with SureProtect Artworx

Gradus has launched SureProtect Artworx, a bespoke wall cladding system that offers surface protection and aesthetics all in one. Artworx enables specifiers to print any image, photograph or graphics on to PVC-u wall cladding, allowing you to truly personalise any interior environment. As part of the SureProtect wall cladding range, specifiers will now have the option to choose between the vast array of existing design and colour options, or create a totally bespoke mural. The hygienic nature of PVC means that SureProtect Artworx is an easy-to-maintain wall covering solution for environments where cleanliness is important. It also helps to protect internal walls from everyday scuffs and scrapes caused by frequent foot traffic. Gradus SureProtect offers a solution for every environment.

Gradus Ltd, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7LZ

T: 01625 428922 E: imail@gradus.com

www.gradus.com

ENQUIRY 07

Marshalls

Locking captured carbon into facing bricks

Marshalls are committed to being a responsible business and are proud to be the first UK precast concrete manufacturer to adopt CarbonCure technology. This innovative process permanently locks captured carbon into concrete, specifically in facing bricks produced at our Grove plant in South Wales—where around 50 million bricks are made annually. The carbon is injected into the brick during the manufacturing process, with no impact on its performance or appearance. Nick Jowett, Technical Director at Marshalls, said: “Customers who are now using these bricks tell us that they’d never know the difference, yet we expect that, from this manufacturing site alone, we’ll prevent 30 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere every year. This is the equivalent of driving a family car nearly five and a half times around the world.”

Marshalls PLC, Landscape House, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HT T: 01633 600 806 E: bricksbm@marshalls.co.uk

www.marshalls.co.uk

Product Highlights

Pyroguard Advance is the ‘next generation’ of fire safety glass

Pyroguard has launched of Pyroguard Advance - the latest addition to its portfolio of cuttable solutions.

It is a brand-new, high-performance product, featuring an innovative gel interlayer technology expertly developed following the completion of a dedicated research, development and test programme.

Providing EW classification with a fire resistance of 30 or 60 minutes, Pyroguard Advance can also deliver exceptional fire protection at larger certified pane sizes, with a high tolerance to variations in glazing media – all helping customers to meet the demands of increasingly challenging fire safety applications.

Certified for use across a wide range of steel and timber profiles, it conforms to EN 14449 requirements for laminated fire safety glass and is impact tested to BS EN 12600.

ENQUIRY 10

Inn offers warm welcome with Hamworthy

When The Knaresborough Inn (formerly known as Dower House) recently underwent a major refurbishment, a new high-efficiency low-temperature hot water (LTHW) heating system from Hamworthy Heating was employed to help the Inn minimise energy costs and maintain a comfortable environment.

To meet the demands of the Grade II listed building and provide sufficient coverage for an Inn of this standard, Sine Consulting Ltd specified a system that comprised two Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boilers and two Dorchester DR-SG stainless steel condensing water heaters.

Faced with limited space within the plant room, when it came to specifying a boiler for the new system, the Stratton mk3 provided simple installation and offered a space saving alternative to floor standing alternatives.

ENQUIRY 11

Garador’s solar energy system outperforms expectations

Garador, one of the UK’s first garage door manufacturers to start using a renewable power source for its factory, has announced that its solar based energy system is outperforming all expectations.

Last summer, Garador installed a vast array of 1600 solar panels at its Somerset factory. Latest reports coming in now show that even during the winter months, Garador’s renewable energy system has been steadily outperforming predictions. Garador’s Managing Director, Jon Watson, says: “With the strong benefits of helping to reduce our carbon footprint and also keeping our overall manufacturing costs down, our plan to invest in solar energy was definitely the right decision.”

Mapei

Mapei extends coatings range

Mapei has introduced a series of new professional paint finishes to its Wall Protection & Decorative Coatings range. Dursilite is a new range of water-based paints offered in five finishes and new Mapecoat Act which is resistant to mould, viruses and bacteria, is developed for areas where hygiene and prolonged resistance to cleaning are key considerations. Both ranges are offered in 1 litre, 4 litre and 14 litre units, in recycled plastic. Formulated with modified acrylic resins in water dispersion and selected fillers, Dursilite gives a smooth, highly silky and matt finish, with an excellent whiteness level. Mapecoat Act is a highly durable acrylic-based enamel paint with special biological protection agents, offered in a Matt and Satin finish.

Mapei House, Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands

T: 0121 5086970 E: info@mapei.co.uk

www.mapei.com

Howells Patent Glazing

Rooflights light up Blossomfield Park development

Howells Patent Glazing has supplied and installed new glazed roof products for Blossomfield Park, an exclusive development of one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The development is made up of contemporary new buildings and a thoughtful conversion of the Grade II listed Tudor Grange with outbuildings. Using its 40mm HG2 glazing bar, Howells replaced the old steel lead clothed glazing bars and single glazed Georgian wired cast glass in three areas of the Grange. Elsewhere, a daylighting solution was also required for the new buildings. For this, Howells used its 57mm self-supporting ridge glazing system in Anthracite Grey, plus two pairs of automatic opening smoke vents. Two internal glazed gable windows were also supplied.

Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 7AN

T: 01384 820060 E: info@howellsglazing.co.uk ENQUIRY 14

Euroform

• Euroform

• Mapei

• HIMACS

Versaroc MPA1 provides ‘robust’ envelope for hospital extension Euroform’s Versaroc® MPA1 sheathing board has provided a ‘robust’ building envelope for the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) centre at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Developed for exterior sheathing of SFS frames, Versaroc® MPA1 is highly noncombustible and durable.

It achieves EuroClass A1 Reaction to Fire according to EN 13501-1:2018 and has third party Agrément from Kiwa BDA for steel frame

sheathing application – certificate number BAW-20-154-P-A-UK.

Highly moisture tolerant, Versaroc® MPA1 can be left exposed to the weather during construction.

It has achieved category A performance to EN 12467:2012 + A2:2018, which is the highest level of performance that fibre cement sheets can achieve in terms of resistance to the destructive effects of varying climatic conditions.

Unit 2, Lyncastle Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 4SN T: 01925 860999 E: sales@euroform.co.uk

ENQUIRY 16 www.euroform.co.uk

Mapei

Mapelastic joins Zero line of carbon offset products

HIMACS

HIMACS takes to the road with the RoadXplorer

Mapei House, Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands T: 0121 5086970 E: info@mapei.co.uk

www.mapei.com

Mapei UK’s Zero line of carbon offset products has been extended further, with the introduction of Mapelastic Zero. A two-component elastic cementitious waterproofing mortar, Mapelastic Zero provides permanent, durable protection of balconies, terraces, bathrooms and swimming pools, with CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle. Fast and simple to prepare and apply, Mapelastic Zero provides perfect adhesion to substrates. The versatile mortar is highly flexible at low temperatures to -20°c, resistant to UV rays and has a very low VOC formulation. It provides protection from CO2 penetration to concrete surfaces for more than 50 years. Mapelastic Zero is CE-certified in compliance with EN 1504-2, CE EN 14891 and EC1 Plus by the GEV Institute. ENQUIRY 17

Beer GmbH, led by Master Carpenter and Managing Director Christian Beer, proudly introduces the RoadXplorer, a unique and meticulously crafted mobile home on wheels. The RoadXplorer is a testament to premium quality and high-tech materials like HIMACS Solid Surface. The interior floor acts as the frame, a seemingly endless CNC pattern milled into the HIMACS Solid Surface material. HIMACS is not only perfect for underfloor heating, it is also easy to clean, robust and resistant to water, frost and UV light. The warm HIMACS Babylon Beige tone radiates serene harmony. The floor extends from the entrance area through the dining area to the bathroom - seamlessly in one piece. The creative diamond pattern provides increased slip resistance.

T: 01732 897820

E: info@himacs.eu

www.lxhausys.com/uk-en/himacs

FU LL CI RC LE PROTEC TI O N

Simple and intellige nt, th e 300 0 Se ries provides whole prope r t y cove rage.

Se ries includes both M ulti Sen sor an d Single -Sen sor alarms , dete c ting Fire a nd C a rb on M onoxid e f rom just on e range , while maintaining th e simplicit y that Installe rs love.

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Featured Companies

• A Proctor Group

• A Proctor Group

A Proctor Group

Wraptite is the solution for young persons’ home

The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its high performance airtight insulation for a new home for young people in Dundee, Scotland.

manufacturer and supplier for the project and the team at the A. Proctor Group has provided valuable technical support throughout.

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The specification created by Dundee City Council Architects for the project was to use materials to achieve high value performance and help achieve good airtightness Robertson Construction Tayside appointed Robertson Timber Engineering as the timber frame

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, PH10 7ER

T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

www.proctorgroup.com

A Proctor Group

Proctor Air added to next generation products

Innovation has run through the Proctor family since its earliest records, and since taking over in 2012, our Managing Director, Keira Proctor has continued this tradition. Proctor Air® is the result of this quarter century of experience on sites and on drawing boards, listening and responding to the challenges faced by the industry. The next evolution of roofing underlay technology; Proctor Air has been developed and manufactured to our precise specifications and requirements. This ensures the on-site performance of our material mirrors the off-site performance, while a 15 year warranty ensures peace of mind for any project, now and in the future. Hydrophobic additive in all three layers means Proctor Air delivers robust and dependable performance.

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, PH10 7ER

T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

www.proctorgroup.com

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The Wraptite air barrier system is a safe and simplified membrane system. It provides a fully self-adhered vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA and combines the critical properties of vapour permeability and airtightness.

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Kemper System

Benefits of PMMA specification

The popularity for PMMA liquid waterproofing solutions –(Polymethyl Methacrylate) – has grown in recent years, but the technology isn’t a new concept. Victoria Ramwell, commercial manager at cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains that as well as quick curing, PMMA is durable, flexible and hard wearing. The cold-applied liquid resin cures rapidly even at temperatures around 0°C or lower, and is installed wet-on-wet. This means the polyester reinforcing fleece is first saturated with liquid resin, bonding the membrane to the substrate, with the surface layer then applied onto the bonding coat whilst still wet – therefore forming a single, seamless membrane of uniform thickness. PMMA is tough and robust, and can provide a sound waterproofing solution for decades.

Kemper House, 30 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RW T: 01925 445532 E: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk

ENQUIRY 22 www.kemperol.co.uk

NCC Movement Joints

The Factory Development, Manchester

These new arts and cultural venues are now the home of Factory international, known as Aviva Studios, located in the centre of St John’s, which is a 13-acre regeneration project around the old Granada TV studios in Manchester.

This prestige project’s architect was Ellen van Loon, partner in OMA (Office of Modern Architecture), who designed the buildings to create an eclectic environment, including striking and complex architectural facades. Structural movement joints in the walls and floors therefore had to be designed

to accommodate significant movement (+/-50% or more), maintain watertightness, and be CE certified fire resistant for at least 2 hours.Emshield-DFR/ WFR-2 from NCC Movement joints Limited was the ideal solution, installed as a complete system to meet all these specified requirements in a single solution, which could be installed quickly and easily, with no mechanical fixings, and without disrupting other trades. The Emshield systems were installed by TECL (Thermal Engineering Contracts Ltd) as the acoustic and firestopping specialists on the project, as well as by the Façade specialists Lindner Prater.

NCC (Movement Joint Systems) Limited, Unit 2, Woodside, Ackhurst Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1NH T: 01257 266696 E: sales@nccinaction.co.uk

www.nccmovementjoints.co.uk

Coopers Fire

Concertina fire curtain available with smoke control

The first and only concertina fire curtain available with smoke control to BS EN 1634-3 and certified to BS 8524 The FireMaster Concertina with Smoke Control is the first and only fire curtain of its kind on the market. After rigorous testing at Warrington Fire, Coopers Fire are proud to announce that the FireMaster Concertina now has the optional added benefit of smoke control to BS EN 1634-3 and certified to BS 8524. The pioneering fire curtain design allows it to be used in a variety of applications in different building types, removing the requirement for columns or corner posts and intrusive ceiling interfaces and provides high performance fire protection and smoke control allowing for open plan designs.

Ignis House, Houghton Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3DU T: 02392 454405 E: info@coopersfire.com

www.coopersfire.com

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Promat

Scottish museum’s fire rated viewing window

The Promat SYSTEMGLAS® Ligna EI60 fire resistant glazing system has been used for the replacement of a large multi-pane window as part of a refurbishment project at Scotland’s National Museum of Rural Life in East Kilbride. Spanning nearly seven metres with a height of one metre, the new viewing window not only improves aesthetics and acoustics, but it helps the museum’s operator, National Museums Scotland, to optimise fire safety within the building. Promat UK worked with recommended installer Rated Solutions develop and install a fire rated solution for the prominently located window in the museum’s main exhibition hall. To meet the brief of EI (integrity and insulation) protection for 60 minutes Promat F1 glass was specified.

B1 The Innovation Centre, Heywood Distribution Park, Lancashire, OL10 2TS T: 800 588 4444 E: promatglass@etexgroup.com www.promat.com/en-gb

FLOORS, WALLS & CEILINGS

Featured Companies

• Hunter Douglas Architectural

• Junckers

• Gerflor

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Hunter Douglas Architectural Understand wood ceilings and wall systems with new Hunter Douglas CPD

Hunter Douglas, the global architectural products company, has launched a new CPD seminar, focusing on wood ceilings and wall systems.

Approved by RIBA, the 45-minute seminar, Why Wood? Advantages of Timber Ceilings & Walls, is an interactive presentation that covers a host of project-specific solutions, including service integration and exterior applications. Among the subjects covered are: solid and veneer wood systems as part of the sustainability

agenda in the workplace; how a real or veneer wood system can have a positive impact on the environment; and how wood keeps CO2 out of the atmosphere and contributes to a healthy indoor climate. Acoustic properties, fire ratings of the different systems, energysaving performance and maintenance are also discussed as part of the seminar.

To find out more information about the CPD seminar, email: cpd@hunterdouglas.co.uk

Suite 2, Newton House, Kings Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6LG

T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.co.uk

Junckers

Solid hardwearing floor for new gallery

Junckers’ solid wood flooring forms an integral part of the interior scheme at the new South Asia gallery at Manchester Museum. Architects Purcell created a new two-storey extension which includes two new galleries, as well as re-designing the original buildings to add a new main entrance, foyer, and visitor facilities. The interior, designed by Studio C102 and Mobile Studio Architects, features Junckers Oak Natural Pearl flooring as part of a material palette of rich colours and textures. Junckers’ oak flooring provides the museum with a durable surface to accommodate high foot traffic. The floor is easy to care for and maintain and with a proven long lifespan, the floor can easily outlast the building’s design life of 60 years.

45-49 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ

T: 01376 534 700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk

www.junckers.co.uk

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Gerflor

Sensational success for Gerflor at Welsh college

When the Nantgarw student Campus, part of Coleg y Cymoedd in Wales, required a fast refurbishment of their Library it turned to Gerflor to supply Gradus Carpets for the much-used library. The project, led by Cardiff-based architects Austin-Smith: Lord, provided Gerflor with the perfect platform to showcase a raft of other high-quality flooring solutions ideal for the demands of the modern-day education environment. The project would amount to an immense 5300m2 of Gerflor products being specified. Commenting on the project Tony Thorne, Specification Manager, Gerflor, South Wales said: “The end user was so pleased with the final result they chose to work with Gerflor and Carpet Services for other areas of the refurbishment programme across the entire campus.”

T: 01625 428922

E: contractuk@gerflor.com

www.gerflor.co.uk

Senior Architectural Systems

Senior invests in in-house powder coating

Senior Architectural Systems makes its state of the art powder coating facility even more sustainable.

By utilising the latest gas burner technology and high performance insulation materials, Senior will be able to significantly reduce the gas consumption required for the powder coating process of its aluminium windows, doors and curtain wall systems. Senior has also installed the latest automated profile handing conveyor system which will work with the advanced powder coating technology from Gema that is already in place to further boost productivity. Located within the company’s main

Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4HA T: 01709 772600 E: enquiries@sasmail.co.uk

UK manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire, Senior’s powder coating facility is already one of the most environmentally friendly of its kind, reducing waste and significant amounts of excess product being sent to landfill each year. The in-house facility, which also supports the products manufactured at its Thermal Improvement Centre, allows Senior to better meet the customer needs by eliminating the need to outsource and reducing the risk of delays. Embodied carbon through transportation is also reduced as Senior can consolidate deliveries across its extensive range of fenestration systems.

ENQUIRY 29 www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk

Strand Hardware

Finger Protection for Glass Doors

There are clear advantages to fitting glass doors: light, visibility, strength and a contemporary aesthetic, but sleek lines also present a challenge. How can user safety be ensured and finger entrapment prevented when there is no material frame for traditional fitting? Strand Hardware has the answer – the FP300 finger protection devise. It is purpose made for fitting to glass doors – no drilling necessary! It’s supplied with an acrylate foam high performance tape which bonds the device to the face of the glass door. It is suitable for internal and external doors, can be retrofitted to new or existing glass doors within a glass framesingle or double action. It is also suitable for fitting to automatic doors. For more information contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk or call: 01922 639111.

Strand House, Premier Business Park, Long Street, Walsall, WS2 9DY T: 01922 639111 E: info@strandhardware.co.uk

www.strandhardware.co.uk

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Promat

Promat SYSTEMGLAS F1 meets glazing vision

Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq. ft ‘retail operations centre’ in Cheshire. Visibility and connection between the office spaces and the main warehouse and logistics zones has been maximised through the installation of two large, slim-framed fire resistant glazing screens, each formed of five panes. These were manufactured using the Promat SYSTEMGLAS® F1 Ferro steel-framed glazing system following the architect’s specification, and installed by leading glazing contractor MD Glass Partitions.

B1 The Innovation Centre, Heywood Distribution Park, Lancashire, OL10 2TS T: 800 588 4444 E: industryuk@promat.co.uk

www.promat.com/en-gb

Featured Companies

• Adveco

• Eurostove

Adveco

Adveco Introduces Chilled Water System Tanks

Hot water specialist Adveco introduces the Chilled Water System (CWS).

This range of premium carbon steel tanks serves a diverse range of commercial cooling applications - including heat pumps, chillers or fan coil unitswhich require chilled water storage. Each vessel features multiple large bore flanges providing highcapacity connections as standard at high and low levels catering for a wide range of system applications with moderate to high flow rates. 10 high-capacity, low-height models from 300 to 5000 litres enables

chiller systems to considerably improve performance by ensuring better temperature control, increasing chiller longevity, reducing condenser cycling and improving system start-up times. Each CWS tank is supplied with dual-layer insulation, the inner lining providing an anti-condensation underlay, and then a further 100mm of outer insulation. The Adveco CWS range is suitable for use with standard working pressures of up to 6 bar. For projects requiring higher pressure, such as multi-storey buildings with basement plant rooms, 10 bar versions are available on request in all sizes.

Units 7-8, Armstrong Mall, Southwood Business Park, Farnborough, GU14 0NR T: 01633 600 806 E: enquiries@adveco.co

ENQUIRY 32 www.adveco.co

Eurostove

Accona F2 Fires stove ideal for traditional interiors

Whether it’s a period property, cosy cottage or barn conversion, the F2 Fires Accona stove available from Eurostove is expertly crafted to sit snugly inside a fireplace opening. Bringing a characterful focal point to living spaces with a 5kW heat output and 3-6kW range to suit all seasons, this compact stove may be small in size but it delivers big in warmth and comfort, all year round. The A+ rated Accona features clean burn technology with an advanced secondary air wash system for a clean and clear view of the flickering flames and radiant heat inside. The stove’s airflow is easily controlled for performance and heat output. The Ecodesign compliant stove delivers even, radiant heat throughout.

Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk

www.eurostove.co.uk

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BoilerMag

BoilerMag Launches New Heat Pump Filter

The new BoilerMagHP magnetic filter has been specially designed to protect heat pump systems from loss of efficiency and breakdown caused by sludge and scale accumulation. With 28mm bore isolation valves, the BoilerMagHP accommodates the greater flow rates common to heat pump systems. The bigger valves reduce the risk of pressure drops, which can affect heat pump efficiency. BoilerMagHP utilises tried and trusted BoilerMag patented dual flow technology. Incorporating high-intensity magnets and optimum flow dynamics, it ensures extremely high magnetite collection rates, even at higher flow rates, whilst a scale guard provides additional protection against limescale accumulation. The new filter also includes popular BoilerMag features such as in-line installation, 360° adjustment, and high collection capacity.

Boilermag, Atlas Way, Sheffield, S4 7QQ

www.boilermag.com

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Mira

New Mira Sport electric showering range

Building on its commitment to offering installers a range of versatile and flexible showering solutions that don’t compromise on quality, leading shower manufacturer’s next milestone in electric showering boasts a first to market solution for water amplification through the overhead outlet. Originally available in just a single outlet, the new Mira Sport has been refreshed and now also comes with two dual-outlet options.

T: 0844 571 5000

www.mirashowers.co.uk/mira-sport

The Mira Sport Manual Dual and the Mira Sport Max Dual. Incredibly, the Mira Sport Max Dual is fully integrated with the brand’s innovative Mira AirBoost™ technology, a unique feature that amplifies the power of the water flow by up to 30%. With the original model already one of the most popular electric showers on the market among trade professionals and consumers alike, the new Mira Sport offers even more benefits to the end user, and crucially, easy install enhancements for a seamless switch.

TYDE

Thomas Dudley signals end of leaky valves

Thomas Dudley announces the launch of Quantum, its new Pushbutton Operated Leak-Free Syphonic Toilet Flush Valve. Quantum is the first button operated mechanically activated syphon and comes equipped with a user-friendly pushbutton mechanism, providing a convenient and intuitive flushing experience. Designed and engineered in the UK, Quantum incorporates advanced syphonic technology that lifts water with no power assistance in order to eliminate leaks and minimise water wastage. Thomas Dudley is committed to sustainability, and the new Quantum reflects that commitment. Quantum boasts a hassle-free installation process and requires a reduced amount of maintenance.

295 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SJ

T: 0121 530 7000 E: info@tyde.co.uk

www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde

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Kinedo

Kinedo launches stunning NEW Kinewall panels

Kinedo unveils Kinewall panels tailored for specifiers and architects, offering a diverse range of 70 patterns and colours across four themes. These panels, featuring a sturdy core and aluminium layers, are available in six sizes, facilitating easy customisation for various architectural designs. Kinewall panels are lightweight and easily handled, streamlining installation for busy professionals. In partnership with Ideal Bathrooms, Kinewall ensures swift availability of popular panel sizes and colours essential for architectural projects. Ideal Bathrooms stocks 21 designs of the 1500 x 2500mm panels for immediate delivery, with additional options available by order within four weeks. With its innovative design and reliability, Kinewall stands as a valuable asset for specifiers and architects seeking to elevate the quality of their designs.

Saniflo Ltd, Unit 1, Watford Interchange, Colonial Way, Hertfordshire, WD24 2WP T: 020 8842 0033 E: info@kinedo.co.uk

www.kinedo.co.uk

Mira Showers launches the newest generation of its most popular electric shower: the Mira Sport.

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