Specification Product Update Issue 06 2021

Mitsubishi Electric launches low-carbon heat pump for multi-residential sector

Hatfield, UK - December 1st, 2021 – Mitsubishi Electric has launched Ecodan Hydrodana new, highly efficient, waterto-water heat pump for the multi-residential market.

The packaged ‘plug & play’ solution is specifically designed to provide heating and hot water in residential apartments, and to capitalise on the significant sustainable energy efficiency that the next generation of heat networks offer. It also operates with a low quantity of low-GWP R32 refrigerant, to help keep environmental impact to a minimum.

“There are already renewable heating solutions for single homes, but this is one of the first truly low-carbon options available for multi-residential apartments”, said Alex Bagnell, Product Manager for Hydronics at Mitsubishi Electric.

“The next decade will see us continue to decarbonise home heating, in order to reach the net-zero target and low-carbon technology will play a pivotal role here. Ecodan Hydrodan, and particularly the use of water-to-water heating, is well placed to support this”.

The built environment contributes 30% of all carbon emitted in the UK with heating residential homes accounting for 17% alone.

Ecodan Hydrodan units can be installed in individual apartments to deliver domestic hot water using an integrated storage tank, and low temperature hot water for heating. The units connect to a 5th generation ambient temperature heat network deployed throughout the building, to deliver renewable heating and hot water. 5th generation networks utilise ultra-low temperature, typically between 10-30°C, the use of such a low temperature means that multiple water source heat pumps can be used on the network. The heat pumps can use the network as a heat source or heat sink depending on the demand for heating or cooling. This means that the network can be used as an energy store to share rejected energy from cooling plant with the heat injection needs of heating plant.

Ecodan Hydrodan upgrades heat energy from the water loop for use in each apartment. Each packaged unit offers a capacity range of between 1.1kW and 7.5kW with flow temperatures of up to 60°C. The 170-litre integrated tank includes variable PIC (Pressure Independent Control) Valve loop control, which allows the flow into the unit to change independently of the pressure in the system.

All connections for the heat network, mains cold water, DHW and LTHW circuit are fitted at the top of the unit for simple installation. Ecodan Hydrodan is also compatible with UFH, radiators, fan coils and fan assisted radiators, and offers both single and twin zone control.

The unit incorporates an easily removed heat pump module containing the compressor, refrigerant to water heat exchanger, loop to refrigerant plate heat exchanger and water circulating pump.

The heat pump module makes maintenance and even repair simple, and operates at ultra-low noise output, meaning there is no disturbance for occupants in apartment buildings. Its highly efficient heating and hot water production and advanced, internet-based controls can help keep running costs down for owners.

“The move to low temperature heat networks using the water-to-water model helps to significantly improve the current heat network technologies, by reducing the distribution losses and contribution to apartment overheating,” added Bagnall.

“Ecodan Hydrodan technology also leads the way towards larger community and network heating schemes, where energy can be sourced and shared from other HVAC technologies”.

To find out more about Ecodan Hydrodan, please visit https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/products/ heating/commercial/ecodan-hydrodan

Welcome

Manufacturers see positive outlook for 2022

Britain’s manufacturers are more positive about the growth outlook as they enter 2022, with greater confidence in the prospects for their own companies than either the global or UK economies, according to a major survey published by Make UK and PwC.

The 2022 Make UK/PwC Senior Executive survey shows the scale of uncertainty facing business in the current turbulent global environment, with more than half of companies saying the biggest challenges facing them had changed in the last twelve months.

Their optimism is also tempered by escalating inflationary pressures and access to, as well as retaining, talent and key skills which are by far the biggest issues companies are having to address.

In the face of these challenges, however, the majority of manufacturers have weathered the storm of the last couple of years with almost three quarters of companies (73%) now believing conditions for the sector will improve in 2022, with a similar number (73%) believing the opportunities for their business outweigh the risks. To date, the sector appears to

have seen little or no disruption from the latest Omicron variant to alter this confidence.

Make UK Chief Executive, Stephen Phipson, said: “It’s testament to the strength of manufacturers that they have emerged from the turbulence of the last couple of years in such a relatively strong position. While clouds remain on the horizon in the form of rapidly escalating costs and access to key skills, the outlook is more positive for those that remain adaptable, agile and innovative.

“To build on this we now need to see a Government fully committed to supporting the sector at home and overseas. This requires more than a Plan for Growth but a broader industrial strategy that sets out a long term vision for the economy and how we are going to achieve consistent economic growth across the whole country.”

Groves // Group Editor

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DESIGN & ARTWORK

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Grosvenor House, Central Park, Telford, Shropshire TF2 9TW www.specificationonline.co.uk Tel: 01952 234000

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Frontier Pitts

LPS

1175 Platinum Turnstile Security Rating B3

Now available with a 120° or 3 section walkway – the first security rated LPCB Turnstile on the market with a larger rotor configuration, giving users more room to pass through the turnstile. The Platinum Turnstile successfully resisted an intensive attack test programme to LPCB’s LPS 1175: Issue 8 to Security Rating B3; toolkit B for 3 minutes. This involved a series of attack tests each lasting at least 3 minutes using a wide array of hand tools and battery powered tools. How does the LPCB test the product? Check out this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1sdI6rYKN0. This joins our Terra Diamond Turnstile which is Security Rated 3 & 4. Also Approved for Government Use (please contact CPNI). A Secured by Design Pedestrian Control Turnstile.

Crompton House Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crompton Way, Crawley RH10 9QZ T: 01293 548301 E: sales@frontierpitts.com

ENQUIRY 77 www.frontierpitts.com

A. Proctor Group

High performance wins at Silverstone

The completion of a stunning new Hilton hotel at Silverstone is another step nearer and leads the way featuring the superior high-performance Wraptite® external airtightness barrier. KKA Architecture designed the hotel, with Metclad Contracts using Wraptite airtightness membrane from the A. Proctor Group to maximise airtightness and energy efficiency, perfectly balanced with the crucial requirements of vapour permeability. Wraptite self-adhesive breather membrane is applied externally, quickly and efficiently as part of the rainscreen system. Incorporating the Wraptite System helps ensure “as-designed” performance. Its inclusion narrows the gap between as-designed and actual energy performance whilst reducing the likelihood of possible failures to meet required airtightness levels.

The Haugh, Ashgrove Rd, Blairgowrie PH10 7ER T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

proctorgroup.com

Whitesales

A different Class in Glass

Recently launched, the em.glaze flat glass rooflight is now available with concealed electric motors and comes in popular anthracite grey. The em.glaze electric opening is available in 15 stocked sizes, available for delivery within 5 working days, and is compatible with both proprietary upstands and builder’s curbs. Both the glass and sub-frame have a thermally broken design, which ensures optimum performance. The motor is mounted chain down, as standard, minimising water/ moisture entry into the motors - meaning less faults and hassle for your clients. Safety is paramount when dealing with glass rooflights – that’s why the em.glaze electric opening is CWCT tested to class 1, just like its sister product - the em.glaze fixed rooflight. Whitesales Ltd, Europa House, Alfold Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8NQ T: 01483 917580 E: sales@whitesales.co.uk

Wilo UK

Wilo UK launches the new ISAR MODH/SCe range

Launched to coincide with changes to the ErP regulations and an evolution to the Wilo COR MHI/SCe booster set range, Wilo’s ISAR MODH1/SCe booster sets incorporate the new Medana stainless steel horizontal multistage pumps. Wilo’s Medana pump/s, designed specifically for booster set manufacture, with the ISAR MODH1/SCe range offer captive nut connection feature to improve the ease of maintenance and a reduction in the number of connection points between the pump and the manifolds providing a reduced, smaller footprint. ISAR MODH1/SCe covers an increased range of flows from 2-72 m3/h, delivering pressures up to 7bar. It comes complete with fully automated controls and is approved to the latest Drinking Water Regulation 4 requirements.

Second Ave, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WF T: 01283 523000 E: sales.uk@wilo.com

Aurubis

Rewarding Nordic Copper

The Windermere Jetty Museum – recently shortlisted for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize – is unified and defined by facades and oversailing roofs clad in Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper from Aurubis. Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper is used as the determining material to give architectural consistency to these elements and to the museum buildings working together as a cohesive whole. The copper is folded and pinned with a regular pattern of brass fixings to give the elevations a unique texture, which is further reinforced by the patina developing naturally over time and responding to the unique lakeside context. Nordic Brown provides the same oxidised surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment, with darker or lighter (Nordic Brown Light) shades of brown.

IG Masonry Support

King’s College School,

Wimbledon

King’s College School, Wimbledon is an independent day school which is one of the most academically successful educational institutions in the world. Designed by Hopkins Architects, overseen by contractor Interserve and brickwork by subcontractor Lee Marley Brickwork, the school’s new music building comprises sound-proofed practice rooms, large group rehearsal venues, specialist classrooms and a stunning concert hall which accommodates a 70-piece orchestra as well as a capacity for an audience of 200. The external walls are made from hand-made brick in order to heighten the campus’s architecture and the school’s historic nature. Such is its modern beauty, the building won a series of awards, including the RIBA National Architecture Award 2019, after it opened in 2018.

Cadley Hill Industrial Estate, Ryder Close, Swadlincote DE11 9EU T: 0128 320 0157 E: support@igmss.co.uk

www.nordiccopper.com

E: g.bell@aurubis.com ENQUIRY 81

www.igmasonrysupport.com

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Hunter Douglas Architectural

The metal ceiling specialist

Since Hunter Douglas developed its first metal ceiling 60 years ago, it has introduced a wide range of styles that can be used in almost all types of building. Business Development Manager Pieter van Rees says these new shapes and styles mean there has never been more choice for architects and designers. Because acoustics are crucial in a design, the ceilings can be manufactured with micro-perforations and an acoustic non-woven backing can be added to the panels as these help to absorb the sound energy. Hunter Douglas’s metal ceilings are guaranteed to last for years and because they are made from recyclable materials, they are also more environmentally friendly. As well as standard colours, all metal ceilings can be finished in RAL colours, as well as unique metallic hues. Architects and designers can also commission a custom design.

Suite 2, Newton House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park Ind. Est., Northampton, NN3 6LG T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

Heckmondwike

Transform with Heckmondwike’s

Heckmondwike have experience in

architects and

across a variety of sectors. When it comes to communal areas in residential buildings, the heavy contract rated ‘Hobnail’ from Heckmondwike ticks all the boxes for specifiers. With a cobbled, diamond-effect texture, and available in a range of striking colours, Hobnail has been designed with a high-demand heavy footfall environment in mind. Available in both sheet and tile, Hobnail achieves a maximum 25db impact noise reduction, a figure otherwise unseen in a product of this type. In addition, Hobnail comes with a 10-year warranty, ensuring specifiers can be sure of a long-lasting life cycle.

Wellington Mills, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7FH T: 01924 406161 E: sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Photo: Christian Richters

New F. Ball adhesive nets a quick result

Players at Macclesfield FC enjoyed a speedy win thanks to the help of F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s recently launched Styccobond F58 PLUS. The ‘no time to wait’ adhesive made quick work of the installation of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and rubber floorcoverings. Developed as a ‘transitional adhesive’, Styccobond F58 PLUS transitions from a wet-lay state when initially applied to the subfloor, through a tacky semi-wet stage to become fully pressure sensitive. The fastdrying formulation enables LVT tiles and planks to be secured from just five minutes following application of the adhesive. When used as a wet-lay adhesive, it is also suitable for adhering rubber floorcoverings up to 2.5mm thick.

UAP takes the risk out of selecting fire-rated ironmongery

UAP Ltd has launched a complete range of Firemongery fire door products designed to help customers select the right certified solutions in three easy steps.

Firemongery is the UAP brand that specialises in fully-tested and certified ironmongery and locking products for use in compliant fire door installation. The new range is designed specifically for builder’s merchants, trade counters and wholesalers as a complete solution, with a fully-stocked POS (point of sale) unit. The unit features a unique ‘Pack Selector’ decision tree, providing customers with all the information they need to select and purchase the right items, and UAP has also created an interactive Pack Selector tool for the range on the company’s website. Restocking across the range is available with next day delivery.

Comprising robust, fully tested products selected by UAP’s experts, the Firemongery range includes eight different packs, six of which are boxed with the remaining two in Euro Card/poly bag packaging. The compact, easy-to-assemble POS display unit has been designed to accommodate four units of each pack and UAP is offering a fully stocked POS for almost half the retail value of the products, with informative leaflets and a counter-top display unit included in the price.

Garador’s highly insulated and extra secure garage doors

Today, insulation is key in any home…but one area that is often neglected is the garage. Garador now offers a range of Premium Sectional Garage Doors designed to offer especially high levels of insulation. A thermally insulated garage not only helps to keep items in the garage warm and dry, but if the garage adjoins the main house, this extra insulation can help to lower overall heating bills as well.Garador’s Premium Sectional Garage Doors have been designed with 42 mm thick double-skin steel sections filled with 100% CFC-free PU rigid foam with a seal between each section plus all weather rubber seals on all sides.

IDS expands wallpanelling portfolio with BerryAlloc

Wall & Water

BerryAlloc® Wall & Water is the latest addition to IDS’s bathroom wallpanelling portfolio. Ten contemporary tile designs have been selected for the UK market, offering customers wider choice in popular tile designs with the ease of installation that bathroom panelling offers. The range complements IDS’s

Showerwall and Panelstyle collections giving customers over 150 decors to choose from. The high-pressure laminate waterproof wallpanelling range includes 10 realistic tile effect decors in five different tile sizes. The BerryAlloc® Wall & Water range is ideal for any renovation or new build project being fast and easy to fit. The panels can be glued directly onto solid walls or locked into place with the unique Hydroloc system.

PanelStyle PVC panelling offers a cost effective solution

The PanelStyle PVC wall and ceiling panelling collection offers a cost effective and practical alternative to paint, wallpaper and tiles. With a total of 50 decors across four easy-to-fit ranges of Splashpanel, Splashpanel Narrow, Proplas and Proplas Tile, PanelStyle provides a budget-friendly option to suit every wall and ceiling application in any room of the home. Backed by a five-year domestic use warranty, PanelStyle products are 100% waterproof, low maintenance and offer hassle-free, fast installation with no wet trades required. They can be fixed over existing surfaces like tiles, making refurbishment or renovation projects fast and easy. Splashpanel assures a hardwearing, hygienic and easy to clean wallcovering for multiple settings.

Metalline (Services) Ltd

Metalline launch new Aluminium Extruded Plank System to their Unity Range

Metalline are delighted to announce they have developed a new aluminium extruded plank system to add to their Unity rainscreen range.

Unity X-TRU is a cost effective cladding solution designed with simplicity and versatility in mind, making it the perfect solution for both new builds and the replacement of non-compliant ACM, HPL and timber cladding. The new X-TRU plank is functional with exceptional mechanical properties including strength, durability and fire-resistance and is particularly suited to buildings where dangerous timber cladding is present and needs replacing.

Available in a number of finishes, including wood grain, the X-TRU system is a unique way of transforming the exterior of a building and currently offers designers flat faced interlocking 100mm & 150mm planks. In addition to the wood grain effect finish, the extruded aluminium planks can be supplied in a variety of lengths and a vast array of powder coated or anodised colours to achieve A1 & A2 classifications. The panels offer a desirable fast track install and secret fix, connected by an interlocking male/female joint which can be easily fixed either horizontally or vertically to an adjustable support system. This drained and ventilated system creates a weather shield in front of a primary structure.

Metalline (Services) Ltd. Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB

T: 01543 456 930 E: info@metalline.co.uk

www.metalline.co.uk

Abet Laminati

MEG makes a splash

Parkhill Architects were appointed by El Paso City Authority to design three new waterparks and it was decided to use Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate. MEG 754 Padouk was specified as the architects were looking for wood effect cladding which would complement the camp theme and which could be cut into planks to simulate a cabin.

It was also heavy duty enough to cope with the sustained usage and the extremes of sunlight and temperatures which can easily range between -2°C in the winter and 35°C in the summer. MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for exterior cladding of buildings, balconies and other applications.

70 Roding Road, London Industrial Park, London, E6 6LS

T: 020 7473 6910 E: sales@abet.ltd.uk

Premier Forest Products

Premier Forest Products launches water repelling plywood

Premier Forest Products has launched a self-protecting structural plywood as part of its latest range of innovative new products, to save contractors time, money and effort. Manufactured by leading European plywood manufacturer, Paged, DryGuard is made from thickply Polish Pine and its water repellent properties are ideal for use in roofs, floors, and walls. DryGuard has been treated with an environmentally friendly, REACH compliant hydrophobic coating, to reduce rainwater absorption. It retains its structural integrity and doesn’t warp, so the risk of remedial work is reduced, again saving contractors time, money and effort. DryGuard has been rigorously tested and is compliant with the relevant EN standards, is REACH compliant, CE2+ certified and FSC® Certified. West Way Road, Alexandra Dock, Newport, NP20 2PQ

T: 01633 254422

www.premierforest.co.uk

Bradite

Making a bigger splash with Bradite

Cladspray Solutions, an on-site specialist spraying contractor, recently completed the preparation and coating of the interior walls, ceilings and metal beams of a private swimming pool. The chosen paint for this project was One Can from leading paint manufacturer Bradite, the first all-purpose, water-based primer and finish in one can. It is an interior and exterior product with anti-corrosive properties and is quick drying, with low odour and low VOC’s. The high-performance coating will deliver protection to many substrates including: cladding, uPVC, powder coated metal, steel, and timber including fencing, garden furniture and sheds. One Can also provides excellent stain locking properties.

The Coachworks, 420 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 2DT T: 01248 600 315 E: info@bradite.com

95 www.bradite.com

Fundermax

Fundermax Lab - Surfaces for durable lab designs

Fundermax offers a variety of solutions for your projects. Whether it is for laboratories, hospitals, cleanrooms, furniture, fume-hoods etc. Combine products for your special needs. Choose Max Resistance2 for worktops, Interior Plus for vertical installation or Compact standard grade for furniture and decorative applications.

MAX RESISTANCE2

With the unique RE surface technology, Max Resistance2 is the superior work surface choice for the most extreme laboratory conditions. Available in both black and colored cores, it opens up new design possibilities that will last. Max Resistance² has the same decor and surface on both sides as standard. Which allows any design and application.

MAX COMPACT INTERIOR PLUS

The highest standards of hygiene and durability are fulfilled with a specially compressed surface. Max Compact Interior Plus is a high pressure laminate (HPL) with a double-hardened, pore-free, sealed urethane acrylate layer.

Decorative Panels Lamination

A Limitless Surface Solution

The dp-limitless range offered by the company continues their innovative approach and supplies a range of specialised decorative and high performance products available without commitment to bulk quantities and is deliverable from single sheets up to full load quantities – from stock. dp-limitless is a range that offers exactly what the brand says, a limitless number of surface finishes bonded to the substrate of choice. The core range is extensive and includes an array of materials and finishes including: High Pressure Laminates, Senoplast Acrylics, 2mm Senoplast Acryl Glass, Real Stone Veneer, Faux Leather, Natural Wood Veneer Laminate, Technical Surfaces and of course Unique, one off surface finishes providing contemporary and traditional bespoke surface solutions manufactured in the UK.

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

MAX COMPACT INTERIOR

When requirements become more demanding, then only the best will do. Fitting out ambitious buildings is no exception and is therefore one of the specialty areas of Fundermax. Max Compact Interior provides a plethora of possibilities, decors and formats while being sustainable.

MAX INDIVIDUALDECOR

With our digital decors you can create individual solutions. Furthermore, with brand awareness being ever more important, these printed panels can help building developers and architects provide a distinctive lab space. The utilization of customized graphics can enable the convergence of science and style to singular effect with aesthetic flexibility while promising the durability required.

Fundermax GmbH, Klagenfurter Straße 87-89, A-9300 St. Veit/Glan T: +43 (0)5 9494-0 E: office@fundermax.at

www.fundermax.at

Advanced £92 Million Student Accommodation Project Receives Advanced Protection

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced.

The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union.

Responsible for the fire system design, supply and commissioning were West Sussex-based Southern Fire Alarms (SFA) Ltd, who also installed the equipment alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, J&B Hopkins. The fire system is integrated with multiple third-party interfaces, including Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs), sprinklers and access control.

Careful consideration was given to the complex cause and effect programming that needed to be applied across the site. Each building is configured with a six-minute investigation period, with sounders on the floor of origin initiated after a single device activation. A single subsequent device activation will escalate into full evacuation of the specific tower. A master key switch has also been introduced, to allow for full evacuation of all towers if required.

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution, certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. It offers customers a choice of four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support. MxPro 5 panels can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels covering huge areas. Ease of installation and configuration, as well as a wide range of peripheral, make MxPro 5 suitable for almost any application.

Advanced, owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and high-profile educational facilities across the globe – from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh and Serbia’s University of Belgrade to Myanmar’s British International School. Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of fire protection solutions. Advanced’s reputation for performance, quality and ease of use sees its products specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging, false alarm management and reduction solutions as well as emergency lighting. Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EW T: 0345 894 7000

Sika

Safe and sound with Sika’s fire-resistant sealant

For passive fire protection with added peace of mind, Sika’s Sikacryl® -621 acrylic sealant combines exceptional fireresistance with the added benefit of providing acoustic insulation. The phthalate-free Sikacryl-621 acrylic sealant is incredibly flexible and can offer up to 4 hours of fire resistance, helping to limit the spread of fire, heat and smoke through walls and floors disrupted by linear and penetrative joints and seals. By providing a robust seal, the product can also help with soundproofing requirements and dries to a smooth finish which can easily be painted over. It has been designed to work individually or alongside other products within Sika’s extensive passive fire protection range.

Sika Limited, Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1BQ T: 01707 394444

99 www.sika.co.uk/passivefire

Style Partitions

Green fabric for Skyfold vertical-rising partition

Style Partitions is offering a new range of recycled fabric finishes thanks to its exclusive UK partnership with Skyfold. This fully automatic, vertical-rising partitioning system is now available with either a Marin 1300 or Resolve 1301 fabric finish, both of which use between 90-100%, post-consumer recycled polyester. Complementing any interior décor, the sustainable fabric is available in a wide range of contemporary colourways. With environmental impact being a critical aspect of any development, this green initiative is yet another huge leap forward in Style’s ability to offer the most sustainable moveable wall solutions in the UK. Many years ago, Style was the first supplier to secure a UK Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for moveable walls.

28 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4BY T: 020 3752 3838 E: london@style-partitions.co.uk

www.style-partitions.co.uk

Interpave

Permeable Paving for Trees

A new case study from Interpave highlights the impact of concrete block permeable paving as an irrigation source, sustaining street trees and green infrastructure without root problems and providing a range of benefits. The award-winning Bridget Joyce Square in Australia Road, London, is a sustainable drainage (SuDS) park with community at its heart and an exemplar for future urban landscapes. Its low-intervention, thin overlay technology enables sustainable reuse of existing conventional road bases and their embodied carbon, creating attractive, safe, shared-surfaces.

Capturing rainwater runoff straight from the surface without gulleys, concrete block permeable paving overlays provide a gradual flow of clean water laterally into raingardens or basins, for storage and irrigation. Some 5 years after completion, the permeable paving is performing well and the trees and other green infrastructure are healthy, substantial and particularly well-established.

Unlike conventional impermeable hard landscape materials, concrete block permeable paving allows the same pattern of run-off transfer to the ground as natural vegetation,

allowing water and – importantly – air to reach tree and green infrastructure roots, while still providing an attractive hard surface above. This enables trees to mature and deliver their real potential – including net carbon storage, urban cooling through shading and evapotranspiration, biodiversity and public wellbeing. And research shows that concrete block permeable paving does not suffer from the root damage commonly experienced with other paving surfaces.

The Old Rectory, Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DG T: 0116 232 5170 E: info@paving.org.uk ENQUIRY 101 www.paving.org.uk

Instarmac

Choose UltraScape for complete comfort in compatibility

UltraScape has been manufacturing and providing the industry with high quality, specialist paving installation materials for over 25 years. UltraScape have always prided themselves on providing the industry with quality paving materials. With this in mind, each of the products that make up UltraScape’s BS 7533 Mortar Paving System has been put through rigorous independent testing by an UKAS accredited laboratory to assess their performance capabilities and to ensure they give the best performance possible in real time situations. What’s more, UltraScape’s Mortar Paving System is proven to work perfectly with all stone manufacturers, allowing you to use their premium installation materials with the paving stone of your choice.

Birch Coppice Business Park, Danny Morson Way, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SE T: 01827 254400 E: ultrascape@instarmac.co.uk

www.instarmac.co.uk

Birkdale

DuraPost provides weatherproof solution

Recently, fencing expert Birkdale was contacted to supply its new Commercial DuraPost® to a residential fencing project in Stanley, Durham. Manufactured from cold rolled galvanised steel, the entire DuraPost® range has a superior strength-to-weight ratio in comparison with traditional concrete and timber fence posts. When compared with the Classic DuraPost®, Commercial DuraPost® has a greater thickness of steel, affording even greater strength. The greater height options of the Commercial DuraPost® also suited Ian’s privacy needs – opting for the 4m posts which would sit 3m high above ground level. The polyester powder coatings used to colour all DuraPost® products are salt spray, impact, scratch and humidity tested, adding to the overall durability of the product.

Granville House Unit E, The Heights Business Park, Ibstone Rd, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe HP14 3BG T: 0345 450 9000 E: mail@birkdalesales.com

www.birkdalesales.com

JDP

JDP Innovative Water Management From Eaves To Underground

JDP is one of the UK’s leading merchant manufacturers. Already well known for supplying innovative water management solutions, JDP now also offers a comprehensive on-plot solution from eaves to underground.

New for Autumn 2021 is a comprehensive range of soil and waste systems from FloPlast, a prominent manufacturer. In response to customer enquiries, JDP now stocks a complete range of above ground soil and waste systems to fulfil every need. Whatever the requirement, from multi-house packs of mixed solvent weld waste and push-fit soil pipes to overflows, traps and fittings, JDP is now the ideal one-stop shop.

Already established in 2021 are roofline solutions that include decorative Niagara Ogee, industrial XtraFlo and the installer’s friend, half-round gutters. JDP’s guttering, manufactured in durable PVC for ease of installation and long service life, is available in a range of colours, including anthracite grey in halfround, with options including cast iron effect.

JDP has 26 branches nationwide, so we are always nearby with stock in-depth of many day-to-day requirements for water management.

For site-specific requirements, including guttering, soil and waste products, you can take advantage of JDP’s delivery service with an enviable 98% delivery on time and in full, keeping your projects on track. Richard Harries, Head of Sales for JDP comments; “JDP is now your one-stop shop above ground as it always has been below ground. What’s more, if advice or value-engineering might support your project, JDP’s Technical Department could be the key to cutting your costs and saving you time on site.”

John Davidson (Pipes) Ltd, Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5LY T: 01228 791503 E: contact@jdpipes.co.uk

Yeoman Rainguard

New from RainguardSquareline Aluminium Fascia & Soffits

Squareline is the new range of stunning Aluminium fascia and soffits from Yeoman Rainguard. Manufactured from 2mm thick Aluminium with a polyester powder coating, the Squareline range is both lightweight and incredibly durable providing a maintenance-free lifecycle of 30+ years.

With typical designs adaptable to specific requirements to complement a wide variety of house styles designs, be that traditional or modern, Squareline is compatible with most rainwater systems. The systems can also be colour matched to any RAL, BS and other popular colour schemes.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds. LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: info@rainguard.co.uk

www.rainguard.co.uk

EverEdge

Titan edging

EverEdge

EverEdge Titan is available in a range of heights from 150mm to 300mm, thicknesses from 2.5mm to 6.0mm and finishes including CorTen, hot dip galvanised and powder coated. This unrivalled range makes EverEdge the perfect choice for any and all projects.

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

www.everedge.co.uk

Stuart Turner

New Aquaboost system improves pressure and flow

A magnificent Grade I listed Tudor Manor House in Worcestershire has a new water management system thanks Stuart Turner. The 13th Century building now boasts an Aquaboost In-Tank 1000 litre (Two Piece) Twin Pump Booster SetABI-0303-2S-SPC/M-1000-2. It was specified as it is maintenance free, fit

and forget and due to it having submersible pumps meant it is water cooled and low noise. The two piece construction was also ideal as it allowed the tank to be installed in a much more desirable location within one of the two plant rooms. The new system is providing better pressure and flow to all 8 bathrooms, not to mention all the other outlets.

Market Place, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AD T: 01491 572 655

VORTICE

Sanitising to stay safe with Vortice

VORTICE is promoting several non-touch hygiene products for public wash rooms post-pandemic. To minimise bacterial and virus transmission, the VORTICE S+G soap dispenser is an automatic non-touch electric dispenser which can be used for either soap or antibacterial disinfectant gel.

Once hands are clean, the Vort Super Dry range of electric air blade hand dryers is equipped with HEPA filters and a UV germicidal lamp to kill bacteria and virus. For extra safety measures, VORTICE offers the UVLOGIKA SYSTEM which is a germicidal UV-C lamp, ideal for sanitising and disinfecting surfaces. Its radiation quickly eliminates up to 99% of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.

Beeches House, Eastern Avenue, Burton on Trent, DE13 0BB

T: 01283 492949 E: technical@vortice.ltd.uk

OMNIE has once again developed an advanced solution to speed the installation of low build height underfloor heating (UFH), which also fits within its Tileover selection and offers significant cost savings. The Ultimate2 board consists of XPS insulation – improving output while the unique 2-3 mm deep diffuser channel surrounding the multi-directional runs increases screed contact with the pipe, thus cutting the warm-up time. The overall installed depth of just 27mm leaves plenty of room for tiles to be laid on top without the need to trim doors or skirting in retrofit situations. The upper surface is pre-primed so the RS Flex leveling screed can be directly applied to achieve a strong bond.

OMNIE, Melrose House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ T: 01392 363605 E: projects@omnie.co.uk

Sustainable, systemised insulation for wet areas

Thanks to complete system solutions that wedi offers for designing bathrooms, specifiers no longer need to risk compatibility of different brands when planning for floor/ wall insulation in wet areas.

wedi provides guaranteed system safety through the unrivalled diversity of its product range - 100% waterproof ready-to-tile modular elements that interlock with one another and with wedi accessories forming the famous wedi system. All wedi elements are manufactured with 100% green energy, contain at least 25% recycled core and the components of wedi elements, such as the XPS foam core, the cement coating and the glass fibre reinforcement, have their own Environmental Product Declarations showing the footprint of these products throughout their entire lifecycle. Coupling wedi Fundo shower solutions with wedi building boards and/or wedi Subliner Dry & Flex membranes on walls and floors, would not only result in a CE marked walk-in shower area but would also be awarded with a full wedi system guarantee. What’s more, thanks to the excellent thermal properties (0.036W/mK) of wedi subconstruction elements, the use of wedi systems results in significant reduction of

running costs and also drastically reduces the amount of time needed for the project.

A floor to ceiling one-step solution, now complemented by seamless design surfaces of the wedi Top Line for an inside-out protection – all from a single source with a system guarantee of at least 10 years giving longlasting peace of mind for architects, planners, installers and end-users alike.

Unit 4 Mercury Park, Mercury Way, Trafford Park, M41 7LY T: 0161 864 2336 E: enquiries@wedi.co.uk

www.wedi.net/uk

Brett Martin

Brett Martin enhances building security with Mardome Trade

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to ongoing testing for safety and security and providing homeowners with extra security and peace of mind, Brett Martin’s Mardome Trade rooflights have achieved Secured by Design accreditation. Proven to reduce burglary and crime rates by up to 87% on new build developments, Secured by Design (SBD) is part of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (PCPI), a police owned organisation that works on behalf of the Police Service to deliver a wide range of crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives across the UK. The design of the Mardome Trade rooflight is such that individual fixings are concealed inside security caps, while polycarbonate rooflights have good resistance to impact.

Sanford Close, Aldermans Green Industrial Estate, Coventry, CV2 2QU T: 024 7660 2022

www.brettmartin.com/daylight-systems

CUPA PIZARRAS

CUPA PIZARRAS slates gives coastal weather protection

CUPA PIZARRAS R17 slate has been specified to meet the design challenges of a former Georgian windmill renovation at Fort Green, near Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Originally, the windmill walls were going to be clad in cedar shingles however, contractor ELC Roofing recommended using the rectangular CUPA R17 slate from CUPA PIZARRAS as a more weather-resistant alternative. The slates, which protect against the salt water and wind, have been fitted on both the windmill’s curved wall, its pitched roof and elsewhere adding design details to the property’s walls. Every single slate was cut and fixed individually to accommodate the curve and ensure they aligned with the building’s inset windows as well as other architectural details.

111 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0SR

T: 020 3318 4455 E: uk@cupapizarras.com

www.cupapizarras.com/uk

Howells

Howells supplies patent glazing for £38m scheme

The Foss Barrier gate is a flood barrier system for the City of York, raised and lowered on steel wire ropes which are wound onto drums at either end of the glazed bridge connecting the two side towers. JBA Bentley appointed patent glazing specialist Howells to supply and install new and replacement glazing for the extended bridge. Having overcome many awkward design issues, Howells manufactured roof and vertical patent glazing using its HG2 and HG3 self-supported glazing bars, single glazed with special laminated glass. The bars were polyester powder coated for durability. Howells also designed and manufactured four adjustable louvres within the vertical glazing.

Triton Works Woods Lane, Cradley Heath B64 7AN T: 01384 820060 E: info@howellsglazing.co.uk

113 www.howellsglazing.co.uk

Sika

Sika demonstrates extensive fire safety compliance Sika has now completed Extended Application Assessments, testing to CEN/TS 1187:2012 Test method 4 for the entire Sika Sarnafil range of PVC single ply membranes. Subsequently, the most common Sika Sarnafil roof systems are now all classified under BSEN 13501-5 as BROOF(t4). Working closely with independent global fire safety testing, inspection and certification company Warringtonfire – part of the Element Materials Technology Group – Sika has undertaken significant investment to attain the BROOF(t4) classification across all PVC membrane systems. This covers a range of permutations, including membrane type, thickness of PIR insulation, up to a 70-degree pitch and on any structural substrate. Sika has used the EXAP standard CEN/ TS16459 as a means of covering ranges of system permutations. Head Office, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ T: 01707 394444 E: enquiries@uk.sika.com ENQUIRY 114 www.sika.co.uk/roofing

Kemper Systems

Boost energy efficiency in Buildings

Kemperol Reflect 2K SF ‘Cool Roof’ System is a waterproofing membrane that can boost energy efficiency in buildings. The bright white formulation boasts a high SRI (Solar Reflective Index) offering LEED approval. The easy-to-apply membrane is solvent free, odourless and has low VOC’s. Kemperol Reflect 2K FR provides the benefits of Kemper System membranes with the advantages of a high SRI Cool Roof. Cool Roofing minimises the ‘heat island’ effect, resulting in lower temperatures in built-up areas. Cool Roofing provides a highly emissive roof surface resulting in cooler interior or building temperature. During summer months this can provide energy savings on air conditioning and increase the efficiency of solar panels.

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

Marley

New roof fire barrier launched to prevent fire spread Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects to keep both people and properties protected.

Marley Roof Defence will help specifiers select fire mitigation measures with confidence as the system delivers full protection to prevent the spread of fire from one roof to the next.

Achieving up to a 60-minute fire rating, it can also be specified as a comprehensive fire barrier in larger roofs, or as a fire break in expansive buildings with large footprints such as apartment blocks, schools, care homes, offices, and hospitals.

Marley Ltd, Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588

www.marley.co.uk/accessories/roof-defence

CTD Architectural Tiles Rare Beauty

Celebrating the beauty that wood has to offer, with all the practical benefits of porcelain, CTD Architectural Tiles’ latest wood-effect collections will bring an organic touch to interior schemes. Ideal for hospitality settings, where stunning design meets superior performance, the Ultramod, Aspenwood and Nordic ranges will provide specifiers and architects with exceptional surfaces that will add a statement finish to any manner of space.

Showcasing imitations of some of the rarest cuts of wood, the Ultramod collection boasts extreme splendour in a range of different formats. A choice of Rosewood, Zebrawood, Walnut, Bostamarinde and Ziricote colourways in the classic plank size of 200x1020mm provide an elegant surface option for both walls and floors. For those seeking a bolder statement, the same wood types are also available in a Patchwork décor, creating an eye-catching and inspirational jigsaw-like design that will add a showstopping finish to interiors.

Exuding elegant luxury, the Aspenwood collection conveys the natural rawness of wood in a beautiful selection of modern colourways. Reminiscent of the characteristics

of the Aspen mountains, the R10 glazed porcelain tiles mimic traditional wood grains, offering safe and practical surface solutions for public spaces with high footfall. The Nordic collection offers a similarly luxurious finish, with three stylish wood-effect options in Grey, Soft Grey and Cream. The Scandi-style tiles will transform spaces into luxury retreats with ease, offering all the exquisite charm of natural wood with the practicality of porcelain.

Saint-Gobain House, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 6JU T: 0800 021 4835 E: info@ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

Yeoman Shield

Colourful, Practical Door Protection for Radiology Department

The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield chose Yeoman Shield fire rated door protection systems to refurbish doors in the Radiology Department. Yeoman Shield’s directly employed fixing operatives, who have been assessed as being competent to install such passive fire-resistant products by FIRAS, installed fire rated door protection panels, PVCu clad Glazing Bead Units and Door Edge Protectors to various doors throughout the unit. The addition of these products will prevent impact damage, extending the lifecycle of the doors in turn reducing the amount of time and money spent on repair and replacement, whilst contributing towards an aesthetically pleasing environment.

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

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

Junckers

A light-coloured floor to aid daylighting

When roof window manufacturer VELUX built a new extension at their UK and Ireland head office, Junckers solid wood flooring was the perfect choice to enhance the light-filled space. Over 800m2 of Junckers 22mm Beech Harmony two-strip flooring was fitted throughout, forming a unifying surface which links every part of the building, including the impressive entrance, circulation and breakout areas. The contemporary interior uses natural light to full effect, in a perfect demonstration of how VELUX roof windows help create spaces filled with natural daylight, one of the targets of the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and an essential ingredient for user wellbeing. A light-coloured floor such as beech reflects a lot of natural light which helps enhance lighting levels, further reducing the need for artificial light, and therefore saving energy.

5 Warren Yard, Warren Park, Stratford Road, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW T: 01376 534 700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk

SIMONSWERK

Certifire approval for TECTUS Hinges

SIMONSWERK UK is proud to announce that the TECTUS range of concealed hinges has been approved for the Warrington fire CERTIFIRE certification scheme.

CERTIFIRE is an independent third-party certification scheme that assures fire protection products’ performance, quality, reliability, and traceability. The scheme is recognised by regulatory authorities worldwide, it is an internationally respected mark of fire safety and one of the most authoritative in the industry.

Following stringent tests and further assessments, the TECTUS is the only CERTIFIRE approved multi-axis concealed hinge on the market.

Robin Guy Managing Director says “The certification is a fantastic asset to the range; it gives both our customer and the end-user the confidence and reassurance that the products carry the mark of a reputable third-party certification body. It gives assurance as to the performance of the products, particularly following the understandable stringent requirements on products to meet additional fire test standards due to recent tragic events. The certification underlines SIMONSWERK’S

Burcot Works, Spring St, Tipton DY4 8TF T: 0121 522 2848 E: sales@simonswerk.co.uk

www.simonswerk.co.uk

Distinction Doors

Distinction Doors leads the way with Secured By Design seal of approval

Distinction Doors is proud to announce that it is the first stockist and distributor of glass reinforced polyester (GRP) door blanks in the UK to be granted prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) status.The company has gained approval for both standard and fire entrance door blanks. “In providing door blanks which meet the Police Preferred Specification, we are supporting SBD approved door fabricators in manufacturing the ultimate enhanced security doorset, and helping specifiers meet the demand for high performance security solutions for both standard entrance and fire doorsets,” comments Dave Walker, Technical Director for Distinction Doors. Specification and certification details for each Secured By Design approved Distinction product are available on the Distinction Doors SBD members page. Wentworth 36, Wentworth Industrial Est, Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH T: 0345 2000 816 E: support@distinctiondoors.co.uk

www.distinctiondoors.co.uk

SIMONSWERK are Europe´s leading Hinge Manufacturer with a history spanning more than 130 years in the manufacture of brass, aluminium and stainless-steel hinges for doors and windows. The range includes the renowned fully concealed TECTUS hinges and the popular TRITECH solid brass hinge with concealed bearings

GEZE UK

Thermally separated solution from GEZE UK

GEZE’s ECdrive T2 automatic sliding doors with a thermally broken profile system – the GCprofile Therm - accommodates up to 32 mm glass thickness in either two-pane insulation glass with 2x ESG 6mm, UG value 1.0, or three-pane insulation glass with 3x ESG 4 mm, UG value 0.8. The profile system uses slim aluminium frames which reduce visible sightlines by approx. 30 mm – giving designers greater ability to produce a clean design aesthetic while providing greater efficiency. With increased performance for leaf weight of up to 140 kg, the GCprofile Therm also boasts improved air tightness, better sound insulation and improved wet weather durability aided by its fit and an optional floor guide with drainage.

Fradley Park, Blenheim Way, Lichfield WS13 8SY T: 01543 443000 E: info.uk@geze.com

www.geze.co.uk

commitment to the highest quality standards and the products performance reliability.”

Samuel Heath

Your fire doors may come with more than one overhead

Aside from the inconvenience and expense of repair or replacement, a damaged door closer can render a fire door inoperable, exposing tenants and occupants to risk.

Highly visible, surfacemounted door closers are an obvious target for removal, vandalism and misuse.

Whilst a seemingly costeffective choice when specified, the long term consequences of fitting surface-mounted door closers can extend beyond the financial costs of repair and replacement of closer and door; a fire door which fails to work properly will severely compromise tenant safety.

It is for these reasons that Powermatic jambmounted concealed door closers have become the preferred choice of local authorities and housing associations throughout the country.

Fitted and trusted by organisations such as Birmingham City Council, Camden Council,

and many more,

are totally concealed when the door is closed and unobtrusive when the door is open. As such, they present less of an opportunity for removal, tampering or damage, assuring the reliability of the fire door and delivering a host of benefits for landlord and tenant alike:-

• Reduced risk of damage from vandalism or tampering

• Closing speed and latching action adjustable without removing closer from door

• Certified for use on one-hour and half-hour fire doors in flats, apartments and HMOs

• The only CERTIFIRE jamb-mounted door closer Samuel Heath & Sons PLC, Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UJ

• Samuel Heath

HOPPE

Specify antimicrobial hardware to actively fight bacteria

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Door handles are breeding grounds for bacteria. Often subject to high use, by multiple people, in environments such as hospitals, schools, care homes and offices. Alongside

SecuSan® is an antibacterial and antimicrobial surface for door and window handles, that ensures high hygiene standards in busy buildings.

Benefits of SecuSan® at a glance:

• maintenance and wear-free on a long-term basis

• actively fights bacteria from the moment of installation

• covered by HOPPE’s 10-year operational guarantee

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Specified for use in the NHS Nightingale North West, SecuSan® immediately suppresses the growth of pathogens on the handle and independent tests have proved that SecuSan®reduces microbial growth by more than 99%. The maintenance-free surface can be applied to a range of popular HOPPE handle designs, all available in aluminium silver and stainless steel. It is also covered by HOPPE’s 10-year operational guarantee that applies to all HOPPE door and window handles.

Southampton City Council

Powermatic concealed door closers