Specification Product Update Issue 04 2020

The fully sealed 100% waterproof element is developed especially for installation in suspended timber floors. Thanks to its thickness of just 25mm at the outer edges, it can be integrated flush with existing floorboards without time-consuming levelling measures. Keeping safety in focus above everything else, the element is fitted with a support plate on the underside reinforcing the area around the drain opening thus providing unrivalled peace of mind within the moisture sensitive and ever moving timber floor. The result is an accessible walk-in-shower with elegant linear drainage. wedi Systems (UK) Ltd. Tel: 0161 864 2336 enquiries@wedi.co.uk www.wedi.de/en

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Manufacturing production rises at fastest pace for six years August saw UK manufacturing output expand at the fastest rate for over six years, as companies and their clients restarted operations following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdowns.

New order intakes also strengthened, whereas the trend in employment remained weak with job losses recorded for the seventh straight month.

The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) rose to a 30-month high of 55.2 in August, up from 53.3 in July but a tick below the earlier flash estimate of 55.3. The PMI has posted above its neutral 50.0 mark for three consecutive months.

The main factors driving production and new orders higher have been the re-opening of manufacturers and their clients following lockdowns and a loosening of other restrictions in place to combat COVID-19. This has not supported a similar recovery or stabilisation in demand for staff, however, with job losses recorded for the seventh successive month.

Fhaheen Khan, Economist at Make UK, said: “Following shocking declines in output during the most difficult moments of lockdown, unsurprisingly the UK manufacturing PMI has been in expansion territory for the third month running. A mixture of new orders, and old orders, have resulted in increased output as firms across the nation have reported the easing of lockdown measures, combined

with consumer-led consumption policies, have helped to restart supply-chains.

“Indeed, this highlights the sector’s role as the most likely candidate to lead the UK’s economic recovery whilst facing one of its deepest recessions on record.

“Yet, a number of concerns that may hinder that recovery remains and that this honeymoon period for above average growth may be short-lived.

“Particularly, as the Job Retention Scheme expires at the end of October, Make UK’s most recent data already indicate job losses are picking up as firms are shedding weight in order to cut costs but risk the possibility of being unable to operate in the coming months. The Government must immediately remodel their approach to the JRS and extend it to the most vulnerable subsectors, such as Automotive and Aerospace, which are dealing with a different schedule for recovery and require a more tailored approach for support.”

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

6 Product Highlights

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Interiors

Roofing, External Walls & Insulation

Reflex-Rol

Are we taking Solar shading seriously?

Adjustable sun needs adjustable shading. This problem doesn’t occur every day and when it does it is only for a part of the day and only part of the year, but it will be back again next year and the year after that and you get the message. So why not sort it now? Fit Reflex-Rol roller blinds, which give control of winter glare whilst improving privacy, reducing summer hear gain and reducing winter heating bills (by improving night time insulation). They even continue to give good levels natural light with plenty of outward daytime vision. Solve the problems of low angles of winter sun and take the benefits the whole year round. Reflex-Rol have been installing adjustable window shading roller blinds in the UK for over 30 years. A selection of hardware systems to suit the great majority of window types, industry leading solar filter/shade fabrics with the experience to recommend and install real solar shading solutions. Ryeford Hall, Ryeford, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7PU

T: 01989 750 704 E: info@reflex-rol.co.uk

150 www.reflex-rol.co.uk

Aurubis

Nordic Copper Bristol Fashion

Designed by Ferguson Mann Architects, the Copper Building at Bristol’s Lakeshore residential development for Urban Splash is defined by its 170m long façade, clad in Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper. It complements the redeveloped, Grade II listed former headquarters of Imperial Tobacco, designed during the 1970s in the International Style by SOM. Project architect Nick Brown commented: ‘The warm colour of the Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper, along with the longevity, sustainability and natural credentials of copper made it the perfect choice. It maintains a dialogue with the neighbouring Cor-ten clad building’. Nordic Brown Light is part of an extensive portfolio of architectural copper surfaces and alloys from Aurubis, with an unrivalled lifespan, no maintenance and full recyclability. T: 01875 812 144 E: g.bell@aurubis.com

ENQUIRY 148 www.nordiccopper.com

EverEdge

Garden Rings

EverEdge Garden Rings are perfect for edging around trees and shrubs in public and private spaces. The rings offer a quick, attractive and cost effective way of creating a tree pit in a range of applications.

The EverEdge rings can be bought in a variety of off the shelf sizes and colours or custom made to suit any size and finish. CorTen steel is particularly popular in public spaces as it is maintenance free and hard wearing.

Contact us to discuss your projects and see how the EverEdge product range can fit into your designs.

T: 01630 417120 E: enquiries@everedge.co.uk

149 www.everedge.co.uk

Hunter Douglas Architectural

Hunter

Hunter Douglas Architectural’s award-winning HeartFelt® modular felt system for ceilings and walls is now available in a rounded panel – adding yet another option for innovative designers and architects. The range, which has won two prestigious, international Red Dot awards for innovation has introduced the new line, available in five shades of grey. Comprising a rounded panel 40HR64 – 40mm panel width and 64mm panel height – it willenable even greater design freedom and like all the lightweight HeartFelt® panels and baffles, it is made from non-woven thermoformed PES fibres, is FR tested to B-S1, d0 and boasts excellent acoustic properties, with ceiling absorption values (αw) achieving between 0.45 and 0.70.

8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

VORTICE

VORTICE launches the new Vort Quadro dMEV VORTICE has announced the launch of a new de-centralised continuous Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) system complying with system 3 of the building regulations. This sleek and stylish new fan comes in four models, a standard and a timer with humidity control (T-HCS), both available in a surface mounted and a recessed design. Units are equipped with a trickle and boost function, with one of four trickle functions (ranging from 5 to 12 litres per second) The timer function allows the user to programme the boost mode to come on immediately or after 45, 90 or 120 seconds selected at the time of wiring. The fan is PCDB Listed offering low power consumption with low specific fan powers on both through the wall and ducted applications. The unit is also extremely quiet and has a hinged cover which allows for easy maintenance to the filters. Beeches House, Eastern Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE13 0BB T: 01283 492949 E: sales@vortice.ltd.uk

www.vortice.ltd.uk

Flex-R Flex-R

Architextural

Looking to Transform? Upcycle with film

With over 1000 colours and patterns available in the 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes collection, you can upcycle surfaces without the need to replace. Wrap any surface virtually anywhere in your next refurb project as an alternative and sustainable budget option - with no need to rip out and replace fixtures and fittings and send to landfill. Simply recover substrates with film to transform any commercial space.

As the film is applied in situ, there is no downtime or disruption to business, no noise, mess or waste, taking away all the hassles of traditional refurbishments. Request a free sample or book a trial installation from our UK wide network of skilled installers.

Grove Works, Queen Street, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8JQ T: 01833 690305 E: info@architextural.co.uk

ENQUIRY 145 www.architextural.co.uk

Crittall

Bespoke Crittall windows used in residential refurb

Flex-R has launched their new

Approved CPD Seminar entitled ‘Roof Refurbishment: A Guide to Best Practice’ through a continuous programme of free online CPD Webinars. This seminar will guide you step by step through the refurbishment process covering the options available for upgrading the insulation, selecting the correct waterproofing system and what to expect from suppliers. Best practice examples will also be shown through Flex-R projects. The CPD also addresses how to avoid common problems with detailing, compatibility and interfaces. Flex-R will run their lunchtime CPD every Tuesday. You can find out more about the CPD, pick the date that suits you and sign up at https://register.gotowebinar.com/ rt/3221115379994573327. The seminar runs for 60 minutes.

Sandswood House, Hillbottom Road, Sands Industrial Estate, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 4HJ T: 01494 448792 E: enq@flex-r.co.uk

Originally built as a factory, Springfield House in Hackney, East London, provides spacious accommodation in the form of some 90 apartments. Crittall Corporate 20 windows were installed, powder coated black, some fixed and others with a mix of opening styles. Steel spandrel panels were also a feature in some instances. Crittall met he local authority’s putty ‘requirement’ by using silicon to retain the glass to achieve the original appearance. The entire refurbishment project was undertaken with residents in-situ with Crittall’s installers working closely with them to replace windows in each flat with the minimum of disruption. The converted building retains many original features inside and out, including exposed brickwork.

Francis House, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3UN T: 01376 530800 E: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk

www.crittall-windows.co.uk

Product Highlights

Say hello to your new office

Manage properties without ever having to leave your office or home.

Always feel like you need to be in several places at once? From updating resident details to granting access to contractors, all while adhering to social distancing guidelines, it’s clear that finding an intuitive, timesaving solution for property management has never been more important. That’s where Intratone’s unique wireless access control solutions can help.

Specifically created to help housing professionals do more with less, our intercoms and door entry systems are powered by the very latest GSM technology and can therefore be managed remotely and in real-time.

All our systems are connected to a secure online management system, so you can update key fobs and grant entry to suppliers in seconds, in a few clicks. So, regardless of whether you’re back

in the office or working from home, the entire property management process is streamlined and simplified.

As we all head back to work in the ‘new normal’, we’re here to ensure that property management is as safe and efficient as possible. Discover more about our innovative GSM-based access control solutions at www.intratone.uk.com.

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SG System Products

Staying safe also means staying healthy with handrail system

SG System Products has relaunched the “Strading” handrail system as Stradinghygienic, a stainless-steel handrail with an anti-bacterial and antimicrobial coating as the world adjusts to the requirements of the Covid-19 pandemic and to make buildings “virus safe”.

and as handrails are naturally touched by many people during a day, they are continuously available to transmit a range of illnesses.

The Strading-hygienic system incorporates a stainless-steel tubular handrail which is coated with the antimicrobial finish. The stainlesssteel material is corrosion free and the coating is available in a range of colours. It can be fitted to any of SG System’s other products –Sentinel; Stargard; and Citadel. Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4JP T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk

An antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth. Bacteria can survive on hard surfaces for many months

Decorative Panels have offered antimicrobial products within their portfolio for over 8 years but now, as can be imagined, the interest for these has accelerated. To cater for this demand, a much wider offering than before will be rolled out across all of the dp-group companies using sheet materials and edgebanding which will offer the highest possible product protection independently tested to ISO 22196. Partnering with Addmaster (UK) Ltd, who with their Biomaster product range, pioneered the use of antimicrobial additives, Decorative Panels are able to offer products with surfaces that are able to inhibit the growth of bacteria by up to 99.99%.

Century House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HF T: 01484 658341 E: info@decorativepanels.co.uk

ISO-Chemie

Improved differential movement sealed with ISO BLOCO T-max

Improved compensation of differential movement in timber frame structures is provided by ISO-BLOCO T-Max from construction foam tape specialists, ISO Chemie. Designed for multi-storey timber frame structures, ISO BLOCO T-Max compensates for the large amount of differential movement which can occur between the internal timber wall and roofs and the external brick or block work. Engineered to provide 39 mm of movement and ensure the joint remains weather tight to a minimum of 450 Pa, equivalent to Storm Force 10 on the Beaufort scale, the tape is the best in class for movement accommodation. It also offers a highly effective ‘fit and forget’ perimeter weather and air tightness seal for windows.

268 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4DX T: 01207 56 68 67 E: a.swift@iso-chemie.co.uk

www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/

Stelrad Radiators

Stelrad launches new ‘boutique’ radiator

series

Stelrad Radiators has launched a new radiator series of specialist decorative and designer bathroom and kitchen radiators under its ‘Boutique’ branding, offering a comprehensive, premium range of radiators. The new series is accompanied by an impressive new 116-page brochure and its own stylish section of the new Stelrad web site. It offers the marketplace the widest range of styles and by far the largest selection of sizes on offer from any manufacturer in the UK. You’ll find familiar and welcome products in the new Series but equally you’ll find new styles and names such as Como and Lecco - products exclusive to Stelrad, as well as new additions and designs for established styles like the Concord Side Concept and Concord Side Chrome – and even Concord Chrome Vertical.

Stelrad House, Marriott Road, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8BN T: 0844 543 6200 E: marketing@stelrad.com

www.stelrad.com

ESi

Take a closer look at ESi controls..

A programmable room thermostat lets the homeowner choose what times they want the heating to be on and what temperature it should reach while it’s on. ESi’s ESRTP4 model provides true 7 day, 5/2 day or 24-hour programming options, with up to six time and temperature events being available each day. Because these are also available in wireless versions, they can be installed anywhere in the home. With a large, easy to read LCD display and extremely simple to use, the ESRTP4 provides genuine saving, as these models have Delayed Start and Optimum Start/Stop. ESi’s RTP5 and RTP5 Wifi units along with the very latest RTP6 ‘Touch’ units are worth a closer look for those looking for the top end technology options.

Unit 21, Angelvale, Top Angel, Buckingham Industrial Park, Buckingham, MK18 1TH T: 01280 816868 E: sales@esicontrols.co.uk

www.esicontrols.co.uk

Gilberts of Blackpool

Gilberts gets in line for plastering

Gilberts is helping follow-on trades deliver a high end finish by attention to detail in its product design with a slimline plaster in border to its Series L range of linear grilles. The border facilitates precise finishing of abutting plasterwork up to the ventilation grille, whether fitted into a wall, ceiling or bulkhead. The border means a “high end” finish can be achieved faster and more effectively along the grille’s alignment edge, even through multiple pieces in a long run. Gilberts Series L linear strip grilles have been used in prestigeous locations such as Manhattan Loft Gardens and 4 Pancras Square in London, and The Macallan’s new visitor centre in Aberlour, Morayshire. A free ventilation area up to 77% can be achieved depending on the grille configuration.

Clifton Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 4QT T: 01253 766911 E: info@gilbertsblackpool.com

www.gilbertsblackpool.com

Adveco

Adveco AD - tough, highly efficient commercial water heating Adveco announces the AD range, a new generation of sleekly designed, modulating commercial floor-standing gas condensing water heaters to be used in sports & leisure centres, hotels, spas, schools, stadia, and large commercial buildings. With each water heater composed of one to four 70 kW heat exchangers, the AD range offers appliances from 70kW up to 280 kW. This approach optimises the supplied output (up to 160 litres/minute) ensuring maximum efficiency when providing DHW. Models with multiple integrated heat exchangers offer load balancing for optimal long-life operation and inbuilt redundancy guaranteeing continuity of service. AD water heaters are all equipped with premix burners made of Fecralloy metal fibre for large modulation range with excellent functionality at extremely high temperatures.

Unit 7&8 Armstrong Mall, Southwood Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0NR T: 01252 551 540 E: enquiries@adveco.co

F.H. Brundle

Rinato range expands with cost-effective boards

Cost-effective, eco-friendly and incredibly quick and easy to install – Rinato WPC infill boards are the latest addition to F.H. Brundle’s Rinato range of polymer fencing and gate infills. Available in birch and chestnut finishes, the lightweight, double-sided boards are made using recycled FSC-certified wood. That makes them strong, waterproof and environmentally-friendly. Their tongue and groove design makes installing them a breeze, and they offer the option of either bolt-down or concrete-in aluminium posts. F.H. Brundle Head of Marketing Paul Smith said: “The beauty of WPC is that it offers the look of wood, without the hassle. Rinato will give your customers years of outstanding performance, with none of the expensive, timeconsuming maintenance many timber products require.”

24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 25 35 45 E: marketing@brundle.com

www.fhbrundle.co.uk

HI-MACS

HI-MACS® presents the new Aurora Colours

The new Aurora Colours are inspired by the natural beauty of the Northern Lights. In brilliant waves over the sky the vibrant flow of Aurora Borealis is captured in these tones. Two of the colours, Pavia and Aurora Cotton, have a semi-translucent property, which enables designers to play with light effects, giving the ability to integrate this natural phenomenon into their interior designs.The new Aurora Colours - an evolution of the Marmo Collection - combine aesthetics inspired by nature with all the benefits of the latest generation solid surface HI-MACS®: the completely non-porous material, which can be thermoformed allowing curved shaping, also allows for seamless surfaces and is easy to repair and clean.

T: 01732 897820 E: info@himacs.eu

www.himacs.eu

Marmox

Marmox Thermoblocks used for parapet wall

construction

The development of a new student accommodation building in Brighton has included the use of the proven-in-practice and very versatile Marmox Thermoblocks, specified to combat cold-bridging at the junction of its parapet walls with the property’s roof decks. In total 800 of the 600mm long, 215x65mm Thermoblocks were supplied for the project. The work also involved using some 60 cartridges of Marmox MSP-360 sealant to secure the stepped overlap joints. The nine-inch (225mm) thick brick walls have been built directly on top of the Thermoblocks which are themselves bedded around the perimeter of the RC terraces and main roof slab. Marmox Thermoblocks are formed from sections of XPS (extruded polystyrene) encapsulating two rows of high strength, epoxy concrete mini-columns.

Caxton House, 101 - 103 Hopewell Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NP T: 01634 835290 E: sales@marmox.co.uk

www.marmox.co.uk

TBA FIREFLYTM

Hyde Park property protected by FIREFLY

DC Fire Protection, a long-term customer of TBA FIREFLYTM, has employed the manufacturer’s ZEUS Lite system to create a 90:30 minutes’ fire barrier within the first floor ceiling void of a commercial property in London’s Hyde Park area. Working together they employed the installer friendly, flexible ZEUS Lite membrane to create two separate, 900mm deep fire barriers across the multiple building services, which are fixed to the structure’s concrete soffit. FIREFLYTM ZEUS Lite is ideally suited to this type of application, comprising a non-rigid woven fabric fire barrier that has been specifically developed for the vertical separation - and compartmentation - of extensive concealed spaces within buildings.

Unit 3, Transpennine Trading Estate, Gorrells Way, Rochdale, OL11 2PX T: 01706 758817 E: sales@tbafirefly.com

www.tbafirefly.co.uk

EOS Framing

100% ISO Success for EOS

Quality, testing and certification are central to the Etex business, it is therefore with great pride that EOS announce that the team has successfully completed three quality badge audits with 100% success and zero non-conformances.

Steve Thompson, Managing Director for the advanced light steel frame design, engineering and manufacturing specialists said of this accomplishment:

“I would like to congratulate the EOS team for this outstanding achievement and acknowledge the work and dedication that went in to ensuring all procedures, records and management systems were in first-class order providing the auditors with all the necessary information to award EOS total compliance with zero non-conformances.

“With EOS becoming part of Etex New Ways, there has been significant changes since the last full audit, all documentation has been re-branded and all processes have been reviewed and updated. I would like to offer thanks to Lee Allison our Quality Control Officer and Factory Manager Gary Wedgewood – a special mention goes to our Operations Manager Lisa Mcgill who managed the entire process.”

The EOS team successfully passed the five-day re-certification audit against ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, ISO14001:2015 environmental management systems and ISO45001:2018 health and safety management with no nonconformance issues or even any opportunities for improvement or areas of concern.

About EOS

EOS is a leading innovator in light gauge steel design, engineering and manufacturing services, with experience across all construction sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, commercial and residential. Embracing a world-class manufacturing ethos and optimising design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) principles are at the heart of the EOS operation. With a culture of constant improvement, the company invest in research and development to bring new and innovative offsite systems to market.

Heighington Lane, Aycliffe Industrial Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6QG T: 01325 303030 E: eosenquiries@etexgroup.com

www.eosframing.co.uk

Magply

Magply plaster bond demonstrates its key benefits in barn conversion

The Plaster Bond treatment from building materials specialist, Magply, has been employed as part of the specification for the renovation and conversion of an old agricultural building at a property in Essex.

Lining the rustic timber and stone construction throughout using the manufacturer’s high performance Magply MGO boards to create a sound and level surface.

The fire resistant, highly moisture stable boards were then given a roller applied coating of the new mineral based Magply Plaster Bond, prior to being finished with a conventional one-coat gypsum skim.

The versatile new primer has a potassium silicate formulation suitable for most common building substrates and can be applied by brush or roller.

Bradwell Hall, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster CM0 7HX T: 01621 776252 E: john@magply.co.uk ENQUIRY 127 www.magply.co.uk

Yeoman Shield

Hospital installs Yeoman Shield to help maintain fire doors

When fire doors in the ground floor corridor of Stepping Hill Hospital were identified as having minor damage to edges and panels, Yeoman Shield provided a solution, to stop the damage from becoming a major concern, with the installation of fire rated FD30 Door Edge Protectors and Door Protection Panels. The fitting of these fully fire tested protection products will extend the life cycle of the doors.

For fire test and product information on the complete range of wall and door protection go to www.yeomanshield.com or call 0113 279 5854.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB

T: 0113 279 5854 E: info@yeomanshield.com

126 www.yeomanshield.com

Junckers

Junckers Oak Classic flooring at Jaguar Land Rover

Arranged around several courtyards and atria, Jaguar Land Rover’s new Advanced Product Creation Centre by Bennetts Associates features over 5,000m2 of Junckers solid Nordic Oak Classic flooring to help define zones and provide a warm, natural surface.

The wood flooring had to be able to take the weight of a five-tonne load to accommodate display cars and a specialist vehicle moving truck. The floor was glued to the subfloor using Junckers’ Parquet Glue, a method that will bear highest loads.

Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ

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

www.junckers.co.uk

Kingspan TEK

Steel and Timber Combine on Stylish Kingspan TEK

Self Build

The Kingspan TEK Building System of structural insulated panels (SIPs) has been used to create a spectacular, cantilevered self-build in Oxfordshire, achieving excellent airtightness and energy efficiency with a fasttrack build programme.

Homeowner, Daniel Frazer, identified timber frame as his preferred construction method at the outset of the project due to its speed of build and ability to be constructed in most weather conditions. Following discussions with Greenspace Architects and Kingspan TEK Delivery Partners, Point 1 Building Systems, he finally settled on the Kingspan TEK Building System. “I was attracted to SIPs due to their air-tightness and even faster erection speed,” Daniel commented. “I particularly liked the ability to have a roof fabricated from the panels.”

The Kingspan TEK Building System is formed from rigid insulation panels which are faced with OSB/3. Kingspan TEK SIPs are pre-cut to each project’s specifications by trained delivery partners, ensuring a simple, fast and accurate installation once on site. Their unique jointing system also ensures excellent

Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9LA T: 01544 387 384 E: info@kingspantek.co.uk

www.kingspantek.co.uk

insulation continuity throughout the envelope whilst limiting air-leakage.

Point 1 Building Systems used detailed 3D modelling to interrogate the requirements at the quotation stage and ensure an appropriate structural package was developed. Once the design was agreed they precisely manufactured the panels before delivering them to site to a careful scheduled programme. This supported a rapid build programme and allowed materials to be stored within the perimeter of the site, without encroaching into neighbouring plots.

CUPA PIZARRAS

CUPA PIZARRAS brings modern solar power

to heritage-style home

When a new-build Georgian style home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire required a sustainable solution for their heating and hot water demands CUPA PIZARRAS’ THERMOSLATE® proved to be the ideal solution. The first natural slate solar panel - THERMOSLATE® - was developed as a result of Spanish regulations in 2006, which called for the required installation of solar thermal collectors in all new buildings and roof refurbishments. Now well-established in the European market, CUPA PIZARRAS’ THERMOSLATE® provides no visual interference, optimum energy efficiency and a straight-forward installation process. A key feature of natural slate solar collectors is that they offer an invisible solution, integrating completely with the roof or façade, so THERMOSLATE® met the required criteria for the Cozens family.

Office 3, 111 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 0SR T: 020 3904 3001 E: uk@cupapizarras.com

www.cupapizarras.com/uk/

PSP Architectural

Matrix A1 and A2 Rated Non-Combustible Cladding Systems

In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government brought into force new Building Regulations in December 2018 banning all combustible materials in external walls of new high-rise buildings over 18 metres for certain residential applications. There is currently a consultation underway to potentially reduce this.

Three years after the Grenfell Tower fire disaster there are still many high-risk residential buildings with some form of dangerous cladding. The Government has also revealed that local authorities have taken enforcement action against the owners of at least 30 buildings with Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) cladding.

At the forefront of quality technical building envelope solutions, PSP Architectural offers a range of A1 and A2 rated noncombustible cladding systems, all of which are manufactured in the UK within precision-controlled advanced factories in County Durham and has the technical ability to manufacture bespoke solutions to competently replace unsafe cladding.

Matrix SF, Matrix SFC and Matrix IP are CWCT tested systems that can be manufactured from numerous non-combustible materials and finishes in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009:

• Pre-coated classified as A1 fire rated

• Solid aluminium classified as non-combustible

• Solid Zinc classified as non-combustible

• Post powder coated classified A2 fire rated

• Anodised steel classified as non-combustible

• Composite materials classified A2 fire rated

Glidevale Protect

Next generation roofing underlay offers superior air permeability and strong wind uplift resistance

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs.

Air and vapour-permeable membranes are becoming an option of choice for specifiers due to the ability of the underlay to provide airflow and ventilation into the roof space of the dwelling. Protect Viking Air delivers the solution to this requirement through class-leading air and vapour permeability. This reduces the risk of condensation in line with BS 5250, without the need for additional ventilation, subject to a wellsealed ceiling, which is acceptable to the NHBC.

Viking Air’s resistance to wind uplift ensures suitability for use in wind zones 1-4 at 345mm batten gauge to BS 5534, with no need to tape laps or use additional counter battens. When the membrane is installed at 310mm batten gauge or on sarking, it also meets wind zone 1-5 requirements, ensuring unrestricted use across the UK and Ireland.

With a unique grid design to make precise cutting simple, the underlay can be laid straight over the ridge without cutting material short, ensuring the roof is instantly watertight during the construction stage, and, because the membrane is hydrophobically treated, it provides extra water shedding properties and a high resistance to water penetration. The product is independently certified by BM TRADA.

Viking Air forms an integral part of Glidevale Protect’s roofing membrane family. This includes LR vapour permeable and airtight options, alongside impermeable HR underlays which can be twinned with Glidevale Protect ventilation products and accessories, giving specifiers and contractors a single source solution, whatever their pitched roof challenges.

A leap into the future with large scale R32 air conditioning

A former tram station in Bristol has become the first building in the UK to benefit from large scale R32 air conditioning. The Art Deco building in Gloucester Road was originally a main station for electric trams, and is now occupied by one of the largest environmental business networks in the UK – Future Economy Network.

Renamed, the Future Leap Hub, the refurbished ground floor now brings together likeminded companies and acts as a showcase for sustainable businesses. It offers a carbon neutral, co-working space, meeting rooms and an event space for hire, in which weekly, sustainability themed events are hosted.

The F-Gas Regulations are affecting all air conditioning systems and the next step in the Phase Down of refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) takes place in January. The air conditioning industry has been transitioning to R32, which has a significantly lower GWP than previous R410A systems but this has not been possible for larger VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems until the launch of the City Multi R32 VRF at the end of 2019.

“We looked across the market at a whole host of technologies for our heating and cooling and when Mitsubishi Electric’s R32 system was recommended to us by Envira-Mech Services, we quickly realised it was absolutely the right product for us,” said Alan Bailey, Director of the Future Economy Group and Future Leap Ltd. “So far, we’ve been really, really, really pleased with the end result.”

Future Leap is carbon neutral in its operation and has incorporated lots of sustainable technologies and solutions, including a carpet made from disused ghost fishing nets that have been reclaimed from the bottom of the ocean and turned into carpeting.

“When I first started talking to Alan about his requirements it was obvious that he wanted a system that would help promote energy efficiency and future-proof the building,” explained Terry Macleod, Managing Director of Envira-Mech Services Ltd. “We’re a Diamond Quality Partner with Mitsubishi Electric and when we heard about R32 VRF at their conference last year, we just knew it would be right for Future Leap. Alan was already aware of F-Gas and was open to anything, so the idea of highly efficient air conditioning that could simultaneously heat and cool and run off 100% renewable energy really appealed to him,” he added.

Envira-Mech Services is based in Clevedon, North Somerset and predominantly covers the south of England, whilst providing national coverage for specific clients. Offering a full design and installation facility for customers, Terry and his team are able to provide a complete turnkey service.

For Future Leap, the team also installed Lossnay mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). These deliver highly efficient ventilation to the building as they

Envira-Mech Services had a very tight timescale on the project, as the complete refurbishment programme was only three months, so Terry and his team had just five weeks to complete the installation and commissioning. Not only did they have to work around the other trades refurbishing the building at the same time, there was not a lot of room for the services, so they also had to ensure the highest quality of installation for all ducting and pipework as these are all on display.

When Future Leap took over the building, it was a former Maplin electrical goods store, and Envira-Mech Services had to first of all strip out the existing air conditioning before they could install the R32 City Multi and the Lossnay MVHR.

“Terry and his team are experts in air conditioning, ventilation and M&E services, so they were the ideal choice for Future Leap,” explained Steve Reece, Branch Manager for Mitsubishi Electric’s Bristol office. “With this being the first R32 VRF installation in the UK, we worked closely with them to ensure that Future Leap got a system which will deliver perfect, controllable comfort with energy efficiency at its heart.”

The three PURY YNW-A outdoor condensers are installed in a compound in the old Maplin storage yard and these serve 14 PEFY fan coil units throughout the ground floor. Although R32 is mildly-flammable, and room sizes were considered during the design phase, the level of ventilation mean that leak detection wasn’t required.

The Future Leap Hub has been re-opened since July and now offers Bristol businesses 70 socially distanced desks as well as an ethical cafe and lifestyle shop.

With the installation of the latest R32 system, the Hub is also able to deliver future-proof heating and cooling, regardless of the weather. gb.mitsubishielectric.com/en/

can recover up to 80% of the energy from outgoing stale air to use on the incoming fresh air.

CTD Architectural Tiles

The new Casablanca Collection from CTD Architectural Tiles

Inspired by traditional North-African ceramics, the new Casablanca collection by CTD Architectural Tiles stands out for its charming handcrafted appearance.

Thanks to its uneven edges and Mediterraneanstyle décors, the variety of colour and pattern within the collection provides designers, specifiers and architects with an enviable flexibility of choice for projects of all types.

Available in a 125 x 125mm format with a warm matt finish, Casablanca’s plain white tile and 10 different décor tiles can be combined in a multitude of creative ways.

Characterised by a slightly aged appearance, the palette of greens, blues, black and cream will add warmth and originality to interiors, from bathroom and kitchen walls to café and restaurant flooring.

Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market.

T: 0800 021 4835 E: info@ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

With clients in a variety of sectors including the leisure, retail, hospitality industries, CTD Architectural Tiles is committed to bringing customers the latest innovations in product and in service. It offers a complete portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit the architect, interior designer, developer and specification professional.

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Wilo Wilo-DrainLift S: Easy installation, maximum operational reliability

The Wilo-DrainLift S faeces lifting unit is suitable for front-wall-like installation in residential buildings. It is also particularly easy to install in cramped conditions thanks to its freely selectable inlets, minimal dimensions and low weight. Fitted with an additional wireless alarm transmitter, it transmits push notifications to smartphones in the event of a fault for maximum control and exceptional operational reliability. Your advantages:

• The lightweight and space-saving compact construction allow easy installation – even in front-wall-like installations

• Maximum connection flexibility thanks to freely selectable inlets on both long faces and one end face

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel motor, integrated thermal motor protection, non-clog vortex impeller and sound alarm with optional Wilo-SmartHome connection for high operational reliability Second Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WJ T: 01283 523000 E: sales.uk@wilo.com

Eurostove

The Vue Landscape stove from F2 at Eurostove

The Vue Landscape design from F2 at Eurostove is the ultimate blend of sophisticated styling with a quality cast iron finish. With a choice of a top or rear outlet to suit your space, it offers a powerful 5 kW heat output making it ideal for most rooms.

With an Air Wash system, easy to use air controls and full cast iron construction, the freestanding Vue Landscape is also EcoDesign Ready. A European-wide programme to lower emissions, EcoDesign is due to come into force for stoves in the UK in 2022. The Vue Landscape multi fuel stove is available from F2 at Eurostove, which specialises in cast iron multi fuel models in both modern and traditional designs.

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

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With Intratone wireless door entry systems, we literally put the power in your hands. Manage multiple properties remotely, and in real-time, with no wires, maintenance or mechanical keys. Take back control of property access, security, and your time.

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