Specification Product Update Issue 06 2018

SPECIFICATION

New modular chillers from Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has added new 150kW and 180kW modules to its existing advanced range of high efficiency, inverter-driven, e-series modular chillers to expand the ‘offthe-shelf’ offering to the UK market. The e-series offers market-leading low

noise levels and exceptional part-load efficiencies with an operating range between 8-100% capacity to provide controllable, energy efficient cooling and heating with reduced plant size and a host of advanced features and benefits taken straight from the company’s

experience in the air conditioning industry. Available as cooling-only or heat pump versions, the new modules included a unique Y-shaped design to increase the intake of air and offer a greater heat exchanger surface area, delivering a highly efficient operation.

Welcome

Manufacturing outlook deteriorates as uncertainty continues to bite

The outlook for Britain’s manufacturers is deteriorating on the back of a cocktail of factors related to Brexit uncertainty, weaker global growth and the impact of protectionist policies.

That is the gloomy conclusion of a major survey published by EEF the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisory firm BDO LLP.

According to the Q4 EEF/BDO Manufacturing Outlook survey, while output and orders remain positive there has been a clear moderation in the strength of balances throughout the course of 2018, a trend which has accelerated in the final quarter.

In particular, there has been a clear divergence in the last quarter between domestic and export orders, with the domestic picture backing anecdotal evidence that companies are putting in plans to increase inventory levels ahead of the UK’s exit from the EU. In contrast exports which have boosted the manufacturing sector over the last few years appear to have hit the brakes.

Commenting, Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of EEF, said the poor performance figures should not come as a surprise given the significant political uncertainty at home. He said it was essential that there is an agreement for the UK’s withdrawal as soon as possible.

“If everything that can go right does then business and consumer confidence should hopefully gather some steam next year with

improved prospects for growth,” he continued. “That’s the backdrop we’re working to, let’s hope it’s the right one”

The survey also shows some divergence in the performance of manufacturing sub-sectors with those related to construction performing well on the back of a bounceback from the poor weather in the first half of the year and investment in infrastructure. Those sectors related to investment are performing less well, however, on the back of domestic uncertainty at home and weaker growth in global capital expenditure off the highs of recent years.

There is also continuing concern within the industry as regards the continuing rise in costs of raw materials.

In the Construction Products Association’s Construction Trade Survey for 2018 Q3, 80% of main contractors reported a rise in materials and labour costs, 90% of product manufacturers reported an increase in fuel costs and cost rises for civil engineering contractors reached a three-year high.

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Roofshield saving for Sea View properties

The superior quality and breathability of Roofshield has delivered significant savings in time and cost to a series of sea facing properties in northeast England. Roofshield is recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, and has become the preferred choice of architects, developers and contractors. Many vapour permeable underlays use an airtight VP film layer to achieve their performance, whilst Roofshield’s patented SMS (Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond) structure allows high levels of airflow, in addition to the transport of moisture vapour, making the formation of condensation in the roof space virtually impossible. It has an extremely high degree of vapour permeability, as well as air permeability.

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, PH10 7ER

T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

www.proctorgroup.com

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Building Adhesives Limited

Sweep your problems under the mat with BAL BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have launched two new uncoupling mat solutions for problem floors. Following the launch of the revolutionary and award-winning BAL Rapid-Mat in 2014, the Flexbone range offers two very different solutions to the UK market with the launch of Flexbone 2Easy and Flexbone VAried. Unique to the UK, and bound to excite fixers, contractors and distributors alike, BAL Flexbone 2Easy is a floating mat system – where no adhesive is needed underneath the mat system. BAL Flexbone VAried is a bonded mat system, with the same installation process as other fixed cavity mat systems in the market. Unique to BAL Flexbone is the patented GripLock Technology and unique bone structure.

Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JB T: 01782 591100 E: info@building-adhesives.com

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Viega

Viega puts its stamp of luxury on newly developed Isle of Man homes

Viega has provided its pre-wall frames and flushplates to a number of Hartford Homes’ residential developments on the Isle of Man. Selected for its German quality and modern look, Viega worked with bathroom and spa consultants Utopia Projects to deliver desirable bathroom solutions for each property.

Hartford Homes’ approach to the bathroom design is to use concealed, wall hung WC products to maximise the available space and achieve the desired clean, high end appearance. Since switching to Viega products five years ago, the developer has paired the slimline Viega Eco Plus WC unit with the Visign for Style 10 flush plate in a chrome finish on a number of developments.

Palmerston House, 814 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BR T: 0330 111 4568 E: sales@viega.co.uk

www.viega.co.uk

Hunter Douglas Baffle ceiling for Rome Airport extension

The recent refurbishment of Italy’s Fiumicino airport in Rome has seen the design and specification of a vast sweeping ceiling canopy incorporating Hunter Douglas Architectural’s Tavola Baffle ceiling system. The ceiling canopy, which has been designed to let in great swathes of natural light, looks down on over 10000sqm of luxury retail outlets on the first floor and a 3000sqm Italian food and beverage street which also features Hunter Douglas Architectural’s Tavola system within the ceiling void. Tavola baffle ceilings are ideal for such environments creating atmosphere, increased spatial awareness and contribute to a highly efficient and comfortable acoustic environment. They have been specified on a number of major transport hubs around the world.

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

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Marmox (UK) Ltd

SoundBoard supplied for stunning apartments

A development of 89 luxury apartments is making full use of the acoustic and other performance benefits offered by Marmox SoundBoard, coupled with the manufacturer’s ubiquitous Multiboard. The specification employed for the Ordnance Building in Aldgate features 12mm thick SoundBoard, covered by a 20mm thick layer of Multiboard. It has been installed over composite concrete structural floors and carries a finish of engineered oak in the living areas, while the bathrooms use just the SoundBoard and ceramic tiling. Marmox SoundBoard, like its sister product, Multiboard, features a totally waterproof core of extruded polystyrene (XPS) sandwiched between layers of glass-fibre reinforced polymer concrete, offering both thermal insulation with a conductivity of 0.035 W/mK and high compressive strength.

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

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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

ENQUIRY 7 www.reflex-rol.co.uk

GEZE UK

GEZE UK take centre stage for leisure needs

All leisure venues seeking to attract people through their doors need to strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality. GEZE UK’s new Project Portfolio Leisure outlines how some of these considerations have been put into practice within a range of different buildings from a prestigious art gallery, theatres old and modern, to striking landmark visitor attractions.

The brochure highlights the flexibility that GEZE UK’s extensive range of solutions provides as a manufacturer of both manual and automatic door and window control systems. Examples include the Whitworth Gallery, in Manchester, which was enhanced by a glazed extension that complemented the existing Grade II listed building.

Blenheim Way, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SY

T: 01543 443000 E: info.uk@geze.com

www.geze.co.uk

Saint-Gobain PAM

Saint-Gobain PAM launches new rodding branches

Saint-Gobain PAM UK, leading iron solutions manufacturer has launched new rodding branches for its BS EN877 Ensign above ground drainage system. After working alongside installers, Saint-Gobain PAM identified an opportunity to significantly reduce installation time when installing horizontal pipework. This was particularly apparent in multi-storey developments with basement levels where the drainage systems can have many directional changes and multiple connections to vertical pipe stacks. Typically, this type of application would require several components to be assembled together; now with the new 100mm Ensign rodding branches available in 90° and 45°, the installation time of each directional change is reduced by at least 50%.

Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, llkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4QU

T: 0115 930 5000 E: sales.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com

www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk

Product Highlights

Saniflo launches SANIFLOOR+ Tray

Saniflo UK has launched the SANIFLOOR+ Tray, adding to its portfolio of showering solutions. The SANIFLOOR+ Tray offers a complete solution for easily installing a shower when traditional gravity drainage is not available and it does not require any major installation work. The SANIFLOOR+ Tray kit includes a pump, a low level shower tray and the waste. The 55mm tray can be installed directly onto the floor and is very easy to maintain. The pump features wireless communication between the pump and plug installation and has all the features of the standalone Sanifloor +. The kit is available in 6 different options, so there’s a size to suit most applications.

A new look for Cistermiser’s infrared urinal flushing control valve

Cistermiser have updated their market-leading IRC® infrared urinal flushing control valve, with improved aesthetics and an array of practical new design features.

The IRC® employs motion-sensing infrared to automatically control the flushing of cisternfed urinals, minimise water wastage and ensure compliance with Water Regulations. The PIR sensor detects movement and activates the solenoid valve, allowing water into the cistern.

Incorporating the same proven and robust brass valve, new IRC® design features include a stylish and compact body shape, an “economy” mode option to provide even greater water savings, a new-style mounting bracket for recessed installations and an improved design which allows clients to replace batteries with ease by simply removing the front fascia to access the battery compartment.

The success of the IRC® is due in no small part to its design flexibility. Battery or mains-powered, the IRC® can use batteries as back-up power to mains supply if required. The sensor can be pipe, wall or ceiling mounted, surface-mounted or recessed to conceal the unit and reduce the risk of vandalism. The IRC® reduces water consumption by over 80% and is ready to install straight out of the box. In “normal” mode, the unit operates with a 30-minute cycle which means the cistern will flush a maximum of 2 times per hour.

Levolux in the groove at Hackney Wick

Following a £25 million redevelopment project, Hackney Wick Station in East London is impressing passengers and staff, with its board-cast concrete staircase, weathered Corten steel cladding and a custom external screening solution from Levolux. Levolux’s Infiniti® Fin system was the obvious choice for the project. Its unique, patented design has concealed fixings for an uncompromised appearance. It is also extremely flexible and can accommodate a vast range of fin profiles, from oval, aerofoil-shaped or in this case rectangular.

Howe Green bespoke access covers fit for the challenge at underground station

Howe Green Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fabricated metal floor, wall and ceiling access covers, has supplied over 850 specially designed and manufactured floor access covers for an underground station.

An access solution was required in order to provide safe, secure and easy access to building services concealed beneath the floor.

The Howe Green bespoke duct covers were based on the 7500 Series Medium-Duty Floor Access Covers. With a 69mm depth the access covers were manufactured with an extra thick baseplate and reinforcements to meet the demands of a highly trafficked area.

The access covers were installed by DMC Contracts Ltd and were infilled with two different types of flooring dependent upon their location.

The main duct run in the station concourse uses Conservation Smooth pavings from Marshalls. The access covers in the other areas of the station are infilled with Granazzo.

The 7500 Series can withstand up to a 5 tonne pneumatic wheel loading and is resistant to rust and corrosion. It can be supplied as a single cover, duct run or as a multipart unit. A fire rating option is available.

If you require an access solution that can rise to the challenge of a highly demanding environment please call 01920 463230 or visit www.bilcouk.co.uk.

Product Highlights

ISO-CHEMIE’s WINFRAMER achieves 30 minute fire rating

ISO CHEMIE’s ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket system for the rapid installation of windows has been fire rated to E30. The award confirms ISOTOP WINFRAMER can protect the entire window area from fire for a minimum of 30 minutes, guaranteeing the retention of structural integrity, as well as supporting at least 200kg/m and providing an air-tight cavity support. Thirty minutes is considered enough time for people to safely escape a property in the event of a fire and help to delay the spread to adjoining rooms and buildings, keeping any damage to a minimum. WINFRAMER, which already has Passivhaus certified status, is a structurally solid, pre-fabricated installation frame, manufactured to accommodate cavities up to 250mm.

A host of sliding options with Barrierslide

Barrier Components Barrierslide range not only saves space, but reflects the latest look in interior styling.

Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, the Barrierslide STRAP, IVAN 2.0 and CRYSTAL are systems that will work with solid, framed and frameless glass doors and feature exposed tracks and hanging hinges which are right on trend. They all come complete with fixings stops, guides and both soft close and open devices. Check out weight, height and track length details on line or contact our technical sales team on 03300 373 334.

Barrier Components Ltd is a widely recognised supplier of high quality hardware. They provide a one-stop shop for brush strips and seals, swing, sliding and folding door systems, glass, shower and gate hardware and glass balustrade components. Check out their range at barrier-components.co.uk.

Vortice goes even greener

Vortice is striving for a greener tomorrow and is asking its customers to participate. As part of this, the company will be gifting Christmas tree seeds this December. Clean air cannot be taken for granted and as air experts, Vortice’s mission is to improve the quality of the air that we breathe and to work towards maximum well-being in the buildings we inhabit. The Vortice technical department would be only too happy to offer advice on the best ventilation solution for you. Vortice has a wide range of fans suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, utilities and kitchens, as well as whole house units. Visit the Vortice website www.vortice.ltd.uk .

Osmo UK’s fastest drying wood finish

Polyx®-Oil Express from Osmo UK is a premium fast drying wood finish guaranteed to keep wooden surfaces in top condition. Taking just 1.5 hours to dry in between coats, Polyx®-Oil Express offers flooring contractors, specifiers, DIY enthusiasts and consumers with a solution that eliminates long downtime, whilst still providing all the professional features of a traditional oilbased finish.

Ideal for solid wood and plank wood flooring, blackstrip, OSB and cork floors, as well as furniture, Polyx®-Oil Express is a high quality, water-repellent and dirt-resistant wood finish based on natural ingredients. It is the fastest drying product that Osmo UK has ever created. It dries within 1.5 hours in between coats when used with the Osmo UK 6632 Hardener.

Resiblock celebrate 15-year partnership with airport

A 15-year partnership between Resiblock Ltd and Hong Kong International Airport and the recent manufacturing of nearly 20,000 litres of the Resiblock 22 have both celebrated in style.

Coming in at almost 50,000m², the latest works are the largest single area at Chek Lap Kok Airport to be sealed with Resiblock ‘22’ since the partnership ‘took off’ in 2003. The latest sealing works will take the total area sealed by Resiblock to over 175,000m - an area almost the size of Vatican City.

Product Highlights

Sika Sarnafil and partners scoop NFRC awards

Council upgrades all sheltered housing with Aico

Sheffield City Council has completed a programme to upgrade its fire safety throughout its 1,134 sheltered housing properties using Aico’s Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm for an enhanced level of safety; this will enable residents to live safely in their homes for many years to come, even should their health or mobility deteriorate.

Market leading single ply roofing manufacturer, Sika Sarnafil, and two of its Registered Contractors, have triumphed at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards. The awards, which recognise outstanding standards of workmanship and technical expertise in the roofing industry, saw Sika Sarnafil win Supply Chain Partner of the Year and Perth-based roofing contractor, Aim Developments, come out top in the Single Ply Roofing category.

The NFRC announced the winners at a ceremony presented by TV broadcaster Jackie Bird, on Friday 26 October at The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Judged by an independent expert panel, finalists were chosen for their exceptional work on Scottish roofing projects across 13 categories.

Sika Sarnafil received the award for Supply Chain Partner of the Year alongside one of its Registered Contractors, Q9 Cladding Solutions, SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd and Kingspan Insulated Panels UK, for the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in Dundee.

The £80 million project, designed by Kengo Kuma to reconnect the city with its river and house an incredible array of exhibits, is an example of world-class architecture. Contracted by BAM Construction, Sarnafil worked closely with Q9, SFS and Kingspan to ensure the innovative roof design could be delivered sustainably and to a superior build quality for maximum longevity. The skillful collaboration saw this impressive project completed well in advance of its September opening – all thanks to close project management and expert teamwork from all involved.

Aim Developments, another of Sika Sarnafil’s Registered Contractors, won the Single Ply Roofing award for the roof of the An Crùbh (The Hub) community centre situated on the beautifully rugged Isle of Sky. Aim Developments was recognised for its ability to deliver an outstanding finish on schedule when faced with the challenge of an incredibly exposed site.

Aico’s Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm contains two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software. This sensor information alters the alarm’s sensitivity and trigger points.

The Council has also installed Aico’s Ei414 Fire/CO Alarm Interface, which provides a dedicated connection between Aico Alarms and Warden Call systems.

Evinox comment on Changes to NHBC hot water services standards

The NHBC recently announced the launch of their 2019 Standards, which will become effective from 1st January 2019. The standards apply to all properties with foundations laid on or after that date. Evinox are happy to see some updates to ‘Hot water services’ in the new standards, where changes have been made to some of the flow rates and supply temperatures at the outlets.

For example, the supply temperature at the kitchen sink has been reduced from the previous 60C to 55C, which is in line with the delivery temperature that was selected for the majority of Heat Networks, during the last year.

Helen Gibbons, Evinox Technical and Design Manager, Comments: “This change to the outlet temperature is a very positive development as it will enable district and communal heating system flow temperatures to be reduced, something which is especially important for the growth of 4th Generation Heat Networks in the UK.

“In addition, the lowered DHW temperature combined with the new table in the NHBC standard for simultaneous hot water use, will give design engineers the confidence to reduce the kW demand for individual properties, something which will improve both efficiency and cost of UK Heat Networks.”

Glasdon is ‘in its Element’ with latest GRP Housing

Glasdon UK’s high-quality Buildings and Housing range has expanded with the launch of its latest cost-effective, GRP modular housing: Element. Designed as a future-proof solution for housing a wide variety of applications, Element™ GRP Housing incorporates modular panels to aid with flexibility and growth. Customers are able to choose from 10 standard sizes in accordance with their business storage needs. Further personalisation of the Element building is available with a choice of optional fittings. A vent or gland plate can extend Element’s usage opportunities, and a wide range of locking systems can provide extra security and peace of mind for housing sensitive equipment. It is delivered fully assembled and ready for anchoring into position w ith self-tapping masonry bolts.

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A workplace that shifts mentality for KPMG Belgium

of KPMG Belgium have

The aim was to make a fluid transition between three modulyss styles in the Handcraft collection – Moss, Leaf and Willow - running dynamically along the curved lines of the building. Moss, Leaf and Willow are made from 100% regenerated ECONYL® yarn, derived from recovered fishing nets and other waste materials; have recycled content in the backing and are supported by the CO2RE emissions offset initiative.

Pegler introduces thick wall steel pipe press fitting range

As the momentum for using an integrated piping system for HVAC applications gathers pace, leading manufacturer Pegler is thrilled to launch a press thick wall solution to its ever increasing portfolio.

VSH PowerPress is a range of fittings and valves for use on thick wall steel pipes particularly in the HVAC market.

Sto solutions help create stunning new development

One of the most prestigious residential development projects in the UK has recently been completed using a number of different products from Sto. StoTherm

A Different Perspective on Colour

INVISTA Antron® carpet fibre’s fifth edition of its Antron Global Colour Trend Forecast, in conjunction with Stijlinstituut Amsterdam focuses on carpet’s role in global design trends in 2019.

The VSH PowerPress range is set to rival competitors by its innovative design and engineered credentials.

Suitable for a range of applications including heating, cooling, sprinkler, air and oil the range will connect steel systems including black steel, epoxy coated and galvanized.

Classic external wall insulation and StoDeco profiles have been used to provide high levels of thermal insulation and an outstanding external appearance for the 11 new properties which make up the development in St John’s Wood, London, close to the world-famous Abbey Road Recording Studios. Sto solutions were selected for this project as they offered a unique combination of speedy construction and outstanding quality of finish.

In Play, bold, vibrant and happy shades prevail as colours to spice up environments and to create pattern by blocking. In contrast, Primal focuses on our need to retreat and relax with a series of subdued, natural and essentialist shades. With Reflect, sensory stimulus is explored with shades that capture light while also suggesting luminescence through use as grids, gradient and mélange effects. The final theme, Grow, focuses on our desire to feel closer to nature with a palette of green tones that tackle the deficit revealed between nature and our man-made environments.

Bespoke Walls Fast with ClicWall Deco

UNILIN, division panels, is leading digital print directly onto its durable, high-quality melamine-faced wall panels with ClicWall Deco. ClicWall Deco provides a high-performance surface that can be personalised with a high-definition digital image, turning any wall into a true eye-catcher. Used successfully by retailers including Carrefour and hotels such as Marmotta Hotel and Auberge de la Ferme; ClicWall Deco can be used to create unique displays, shopin-shop concepts and stylish feature walls that bring true individualism to any space.

LZR® triggers ‘initial’ activation

A new combined activation and safety sensor for special door and window requirements is being launched by GEZE UK. The GEZE laser scanner LZR® can be used in environments which demand a wider range than standard activation and safety sensors. In these cases, the LZR® range can be used to boost their activation using a fourlaser light curtain which provides three-dimensional protection of the monitored area. The laser scanner LZR® also incorporates a ‘time-of-flight’ measurement system which make them very reliable as they are not affected by background reflection. They can be used for a range of automatic door and window systems and come in three types so that the most appropriate one can be used in conjunction with the relevant door or window solution.

Designed by Jaspers-Eyers Architects, the new headquarters

created a domestic business environment using sustainable materials, including carpet tiles from modulyss

Imperial Bricks

Unique Weathered Original London Stock brick now available from Imperial

After several years of research and development, Imperial Bricks is delighted to announce a genuine replication of the original ‘London Stock’ brick. This traditional handmade yellow brick features a strong colour with characteristic shade variations, and an authentic coal spotted face with distinctive textures.

The bricks are suitable for restoring, renovating and extending of buildings in and around the capital, as well as new-build developments. Weathered Original London Stock is a strongcoloured brick, also available in a standard Original London Stock, and a Dark Weathered version that was created due to popular demand. All are available in imperial and metric sizing.

Jason Hughes, Managing Director of Imperial Bricks says: “The Original London Stock is a blend that has been imitated, but not truly replicated, until now. It took a significant amount of development and testing to ensure the perfect coal spotted appearance which would have originally come from the waste materials added to the clay. It’s ideal for heritage projects and conservation areas, as well as ‘in-fill’ developments across London and is fully-

frost resistant to BS EN 771-1. The new brick complements Imperial’s existing Yellow Stock and Reclamation Yellow Stock ranges.

Our Brick Matching team are able to advise architects, developers, contractors and selfbuilders on the closest brick match, via our Brick Matcher app, over the phone or with samples and on-site visits.”

Grindle House Farm, Grindle Road, Grindle, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9JR

T: 01952 750816 E: sales@imperialbricks.co.uk ENQUIRY 32

www.imperialhandmadebricks.co.uk

CTD Tiles

Decorative Floors from CTD Architectural Tiles

From patchworks of muted tones to monochrome geometric patterns, decorative floor tiles are being increasingly favoured by the commercial and specification market. Ideal for those designers or architects who are looking to make a statement, CTD Architectural Tiles’ exceptional range of contemporary patterned floor tiles are guaranteed to add a unique quality and interest to any residential or commercial interiors project. Expanding the collection in 2019, the Havana collection will join CTD Architectural’s growing portfolio. Featuring subtle hues of blue and green, the intricate designs will add interest to any interior and create a truly memorable scheme. With the additional benefit of slip resistant properties, CTD Architectural Tiles’ decorative flooring collections deliver on both aesthetic and practical qualities. 351 Shields Road, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE6 2UD

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

www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

Rizistal

Repair, paint and protect with an exclusive discount for Specification Online’s readers

Rizistal manufacture and supply industrial grade products and distribute them to a wide range of construction and engineering projects in residential, commercial and industrial environments. As an exclusive offer to the readers of Specification Online, you will receive 10% off any of Rizistal’s products by using the code “SO10”. Make huge savings on high quality and long lasting products designed for big projects. Please note, they do not work on the 30% off paints or the products that are currently on sale. Take advantage of Free UK Delivery and Next Day Delivery available when you order before 11am. Visit Rizistal at www.rizistal.co.uk to browse the product range.

Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RS T: 0161 762 3417

www.rizistal.co.uk

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HI-MACS

HI-MACS helps modernise hotel

Hotel Kaktus Playa, located in Calella on the Catalan coast, has modernised its rooms to ensure its guests have a more relaxing and comfortable stay. The main aim was to give the rooms a contemporary, urban style, seeking to maximise guest comfort, using HI-MACS® for all the furniture and eye-catching backlit wall cladding.

Thanks to its technical and aesthetic properties, HI-MACS® was chosen for the room furniture, as well as the headboard for the bed. The furniture was built into the wall to save as much space as possible. The thermoformable properties of LG Hausys’ acrylic stone offer designers the ability to create a wide range of shapes, resulting in an exceptionally versatile whole.

T: 01732 897820

E: info@himacs.eu

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Schlüter-Systems Ltd

Movement joint developments at Cersaie 2018

Cersaie 2018 saw the release of two advances for the Schlüter®DILEX range: Crème, Dark Anthracite, Joint Grey and Stone Grey add further depth to the range of colours available for the inserts of DILEX profiles. The new insert colours allow customers to achieve even closer matches to their chosen tile or stone, making Schlüter’s already discreetly designed movement joints even more inconspicuous within an installation. The release of a cross connector insert for some of the most popular joints in the DILEX range – intermediate joint DILEX-KS and structural joints DILEX-KSBT20 & DILEX-KSBT30. This new item allows for neater and more uniform handling of the intersections between perpendicular movement joints.

Units 3-5 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: sales@schluter.co.uk

ENQUIRY 36 www.schluter.co.uk

Instarmac Group plc

UltraScape introduces eco-bed bedding mortar

UltraScape has launched a new environmentally friendly bedding mortar – eco-bed - a fine bedding mortar manufactured to meet and exceed the strict requirements of British Standard 7533. UltraScape eco-bed offers all the benefits you would expect from a BS 7533 compliant bedding mortar, including an impressive compressive strength of 45N/mm², but contains 20% recycled material. The addition of recycled material means that for every 1,000m² of paving bedded with eco-bed and jointed using flowpoint eco, an environmentally friendly rapid set flowable grout, 12 tonnes of recycled material will be used (based on 30mm bed depth, 10mm joint width and a stone size of 600 x 400 x 50mm). This significantly reduces the use of virgin aggregates.

Danny Morson Way, Birch Coppice Business Park, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SE T: 01827 254402 E: ultrascape@instarmac.co.uk

www.ultrascape.co.uk

Marshalls PLC

New Buff Sandstone by Marshalls

Marshalls’ Kiruna Sandstone is a hard-wearing, strong and durable Sandstone suitable for both pedestrian and vehicular trafficked areas. Beige to buff in appearance, Kiruna is available in a sawn finish in both paving and setts. The sawn top finish allows for good slip resistance making the product ideal for footpaths and pedestrian walkways where a light, expansive aesthetic is required.

Kiruna Sandstone, like all Marshalls Sandstones, is produced to ISO9001 quality assurance standards and fully tested to the appropriate standards in the UK, as well as being CE marked in accordance with the latest legislation.

Landscape House, Lowfield Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HT T: 0330 057 6541 E: info@marshalls.co.uk

www.marshalls.co.uk

AkzoNobel

It’s all in the factory finishing with AkzoNobel

The chill winds of winter are now fully upon us, making on site decoration of newly installed timber joinery and cladding items, at best, an uncertain process. It’s a situation that global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel Wood Coatings, with its UK headquarters in Blackburn, are very familiar with, and is one key factor that determines their stance of strongly endorsing the fully factory finished concept in conjunction with their extensive range of timber joinery and cladding coatings.

This range includes their Sikkens Cetol WP562 - a translucent base stain with resistance to the effect of blue stain fungi through to their Sikkens Rubbol WF382 - a water borne acrylic topcoat for use over 1K or 2K primer systems.

Unit 4a Mercer Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QZ T: 01254 687950

ENQUIRY 39 www.sikkens-wood-coatings.co.uk

Ancon

Ltd

Shearfix stud-rail calculation program

Ancon has released an enhanced version of its popular Shearfix design software that enables engineers to maintain a flat concrete slab at column heads by reinforcing the area against punching shear with a CARES-approved, prefabricated, stud-rail system. This Eurocode 2 compliant software automatically calculates the optimum design of Shearfix punching shear reinforcement for virtually any column size, shape and location. It will take into account any number of rectangular or circular slab openings, showing the designed stud and rail layout in either a 2D or 3D view, depending on user preference. Input tabs, sequenced logically, capture the column data quickly and easily, with a punching shear check and stud-rail design generated in seconds, even for stepped slabs where stud height varies.

President Way, President Park, Sheffield, S4 7UR T: 0114 275 5224 E: info@ancon.co.uk

www.ancon.co.uk

REHAU

With heat networks still only contributing around 2% of the UK’s total heat demand, REHAU has released a new guide to help M&E Consultants and Contractors better understand the use of pre-insulated pipes in district heating systems. Breaking Down the Barriers is a 12-page guide aiming to improve the industry’s understanding of heat networks and bust some commonly held misconceptions surrounding district heating pipework. The guide delves into the world of district heating, which uses a variety of sources, including gas and energy from waste and renewable energy sources, to provide heat demand for a number of buildings, whether residential, commercial or multioccupancy.

Hill Court, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5QN T: 01989 762600 E: enquiries@rehau.com

www.rehau.com

Alumasc Rainwater

System

The changeable British winter demands a future-proof solution to guttering that can withstand all weathers, without a lengthy installation time. Providing the next move in water management, this lightweight, 100% recyclable aluminium gutter is fastened together with an integral ‘SnapFix’. With an impressive life span of up to 40 years, the AX SnapFix now has no need for tools, nuts or bolts to fix into place, and uses less sealant. It can be installed in seconds and trusted for a generation. Available in three profiles, AX SnapFix brings high capacity guttering for traditional and modern buildings, flush and projecting eaves. It’s also a highly corrosion resistant, low maintenance alternative to uPVC that accommodates thermal movement at every joint.

Available from 1st January 2019; more at: www.alumascwms.co.uk

Station Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 5JP T: 01536 383810 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk

www.alumascwms.co.uk

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REHAU launches new myth-busting district heating guide

Metalline

Canary Wharf residential project

Rainscreen cladding specialists Metalline are the first to use an innovative stone textured finish on their range of CWCT certified Unity rainscreen cladding panels.

Rainscreen cladding specialists Metalline are the first to use an innovative stone textured finish on their range of CWCT certified Unity rainscreen cladding panels. The finish, which to the naked eye looks like stone, is a perfect substitute for natural stone cladding panels and offers a range of cost saving benefits. The use of

Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB T: 01543 456 930 E: sales@metalline.co.uk

www.metalline.co.uk

Freefoam

X-Wood Cladding adds Feature to Stunning New Home

Freefoam Building Product’s X-Wood Cladding has been used as a sleek contemporary feature to the front and rear elevation of a stunning new home on the outskirts of York, creating a beautiful panel between the crisp white exterior. With such an individual design and high specification the owners wanted to ensure all exterior components were robust, stylish, long lasting and easy to maintain. Homeowner Peter Jennings explained “The cladding feature was originally specified as timber, but with a busy professional and home life it was critical to make this home as low maintenance as possible. We were introduced to the X-Wood cladding range from a local supplier and thought the quality and woodgrain finish were exactly right for our project and the Oak shade complemented perfectly the white and grey external elements.” 77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JP T: 01604 591110 E: info@freefoam.com

www.freefoam.com

aluminum also offers the architect more design options. Metalline, who have worked closely with contractors Alumet on a number of capital projects in London presented their new finish to the design team and outlined the huge cost savings that could be achieved by specifying their aluminium Unity rainscreen panel with the new stone textured PPC applied. The external façade when completed will feature over 3000 panels, both flat and curved in stone white and include fittings and bracketry for a unitized system.

James Jones & Sons Ltd

World’s leading I-Joist line will boost JJI-Joist production to 20 million lineal meters in 2019

2019 will see the launch of what is one of the most advanced I-Joist assembly lines in the world at James Jones & Sons Ltd’s Forres site – the home of the JJI-Joist. The new assembly line, purchased from leading US-based machine maker Globe Machine, will see James Jones more than double the production capacity of its market-leading JJI-Joist to 20 Million linear metres a year. The new I-Joist line will also have the ability to manufacture JJI-Joists up to 13.5 metres in length, while maintaining its 450mm depth, as well as additional value adding capabilities. So, if you need JJI-Joists in 2019, contact one of James Jones’ UK distributors to discuss your requirements.

Timber Systems Division, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres, IV36 2GW T: 01309 671111 E: info@jamesjones.co.uk

www.jamesjones.co.uk

Howells Patent Glazing

Natural choice for natural light

Howells Patent Glazing are experts in glazed roof design and manufacture, for both domestic application and commercial projects. Established for over 40 years, Howells are fully versed in all aspects of glazing, specialising in high performance attractive rooflight systems. They have a combined knowledge of over 100 years in design and manufacturing and offer full AutoCAD drawings and 3D graphic models.Their work has been displayed on the popular Grand Designs TV programme. The company utilises the new technology thermal properties of glass and thermally broken aluminium glazing bars to achieve previously unheard of low U value of 0.7 w/m2

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

Glidevale

Over 30 years of Glidevale profile and colour matching for tile and slate ventilators

Glidevale, the specialist building products and ventilation solutions provider, offers a comprehensive range of slate and tile ventilators, with over 450 choices of tile or slate profile available.

Glidevale’s range has been collated for over 30 years and includes hundreds of dedicated profiled tile ventilators matching almost any tile available on the market, making Glidevale tile vents suitable for new build and retrofit schemes.

Alongside its profile matching service, Glidevale can colour match to the exact blend of colours required. When profile and colour matched with neighbouring slates, tiles and ridges, the ventilators are almost indiscernible once installed.

Harrison Thompson & Co. Ltd

Yeoman Rainguard’s

modern solution for historic building

As part of the continuing refurbishment of The Heritage Building at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, new rainwater hoppers and pipes are being installed in stages. The new system is supplied and manufactured in GRP material by Yeoman Rainguard with the Hoppers and Downpipes being chosen in keeping with the art deco style of the building.

Yeoman Rainguard’s GRP 100mm dia. Standard Clip Downpipes and large Highland Rainwater Hoppers in an Agate Grey colour were installed. GRP is a durable and impact resistant material which being lightweight can assist the installation on high rise multi storey buildings.

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

www.rainguard.co.uk

In addition to profile matched tile and slate ventilators, Glidevale offers a range of universal ventilators which fit a large number of tile profiles. Where tile matching is unnecessary and a single solution is required for a number of roofs, the compact universal range can be utilised. This includes the Glidevale Versa-Tile G5, providing a ventilation area of 20,000mm² and purpose made to match virtually all interlocking single lap tiles. Also suitable is the Universal Flat Interlocking In-Line® Tile, which has a ventilation area of 10,000mm² to be used with single-lap flat interlocking tiles. Tile vents are offered in seven UV-stable house colours and can be easily installed as part of the normal tiling process.

For more information, please contact Glidevale’s Technical department on 0161 905 5700 or by email at technical@glidevale.com, or visit www.glidevale.com.

2 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SS

T: 0161 905 5700 E: technical@glidevale.com

www.glidevale.com

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A. Proctor Group

Protech VOC Flex tests prove best in class protection for brownfield development

Protech VOC Flex, supplied by A. Proctor Group, is a multi-layer flexible reinforced VOC Hydrocarbon/ Chemical Barrier suitable for use on brownfield sites that require protection from dangerous contaminants such as hydrocarbons. Protech VOC Flex has been extensively tested by an independent testing authority and fully complies with the requirements of BS8485:2015 where methane permeability must be <40ml/m2/day. As a minimum VOC membranes must be tested against the 9 chemicals for vapour permeability (ISO 15105-2) and after immersion (EN14414). The 9 chemicals included are: benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, m.p xylene, hexane, vinyl chloride, tetrachloroethene (PCE), trichlorethene TCE, and naphthalene.

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

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CUPA PIZARRAS

Luxury Lansdowne House

A total of 8,000 CUPA 12 slates were used for the 300m2 roof of Lansdowne House. Dirk Visagie, director of Archangel Architects, Cambridge, explained that the choice of slate was key to the location of the property and its surrounding buildings: “With a neighbouring church and some existing period buildings on the land, it was essential that the property was in keeping with the environment. We were keen, however, for the overall look of the house to be consciously contemporary, using large windows to maximise light. The use of CUPA 12 helps to give the building a natural, yet sleek and contemporary finish.” Extracted from one of CUPA PIZARRAS’ Spanish quarries, CUPA 12 is a high quality dark grey slate with a smooth finish. With a life span of more than one hundred years and very little maintenance required, natural slate is a durable, weatherproof product, un-matched by artificial alternatives.

111 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0SR T: 020 3904 3001 E: uk@cupapizarras.com

ENQUIRY 50 www.cupapizarras.com/uk

Aurubis

Six Star Nordic Brass

Gently curving, perforated Nordic Brass solar screens help to define the character of the North Fitzroy Library and Community Hub in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by architects GroupGSA, it enjoys the highest, 6-Star ‘Greenstar’ sustainability rating. Much of the main facade glazing is shielded by curved, vertical screens of perforated Nordic Brass, each one offset against the next. The pattern formed by the perforations in the brass is derived from the dappled light patterns from the trees in the adjacent park. This theme continues internally with perforated Nordic Brass applied to features such as the reception desk. More information on this project, Nordic Brass or other copper alloys and finishes from Aurubis: www.nordiccopper.com

T: 01875 812 144 E: g.bell@aurubis.com

Structura UK Ltd Reducing the risk

A revolutionary new project in Copenhagen designed by Bjarke Ingels Group Architects has turned a waste-to-energy plant into a 95,000 square metre tourist attraction and features Kalwall® translucent cladding for its aesthetics and energy efficiency as well as its excellent explosion-venting and blast-resistant properties. Kalwall panels work to vent pressure out of the building, allowing it to withstand an explosion without collapsing roofs or floors. The panels are designed to release from their mounting system but remain attached to the side of the building to avoid becoming falling debris. The interior of the panels are shatterproof and include a Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) face sheets that can be customized to withstand 230 ft-lbs (312J) of impact.

Unit 1, Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1RH T: 01233 501 504 E: mail@structura.co.uk

www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

BauderROCK

Noise reduction and sound absorption

BauderROCK insulation within a waterproofing system provides exceptional benefits for airborne sound and rain noise reduction, and sound absorption within a building.

This insulation is suitable for all flat roofs utilising single ply or bitumen membranes in a warm roof construction.

Mineral fibre insulation is produced through spinning molten rock to create a mass of fine, intertwined fibres and pressed into boards. The insulation is produced as flat board, trapezoidal infills or tapered to create falls on the roof. The three considerations in acoustic design are airborne sound, rain noise intensity and sound absorption.

The BauderROCK mineral wool insulation significantly reduces noise transmission by 4748dB (235mm-255mm) for noise transmitted through the roof.

BauderROCK predicted Rain Noise Intensity reduction measures between -52.5dB and -52.0dB (235mm and 255mm).

Reducing noise level from within a building is especially crucial in buildings such as sports halls and manufacturing plants where there

70 Landseer Rd, Ipswich IP3 0DH T: 0845 271 8800 E: info@bauder.co.uk

is often a great deal of noise generated from inside. BauderROCK Acoustic Infill provides high performance sound absorption when utilised with perforated metal decks. Bespoke infill trapezoidal ‘wedges’ are cut to fit the specified roof deck.

A BauderROCK system of 235mm offers a U value of 0.15 W/m²K and 255mm a U value of 0.16 W/m²K.

StoSto helps create the right impression for major new Scottish school

One of the largest-ever UK projects to be undertaken using StoTherm Classic M insulation and the Sto-Rotofix Plus fixing system has now been completed in Scotland. The Sto products have been used on the new Portobello High School, which has been built adjacent to Portobello Park in Edinburgh. StoTherm Classic M was chosen to provide high-level thermal performance for the new building. This EWI system features expanded polystyrene insulation boards and non-cementitious rendering components offering impact resistance of 60 joules - up to 10 times greater than similar cementitious systems can provide. This is a particular benefit for this type of school project where the façade cladding may be subject to harsh treatment.

2 Gordon Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow, G52 4TG

T: 0141 892 8000 E: info.uk@sto.com

www.sto.co.uk

Hemsec Panel Technologies

Composite Insulated Panel Manufacturer

From the company’s beginnings in 1928, manufacturing ice cream and chill cabinets, Hemsec Panel Technologies has developed one of the most technologically advanced ranges of food safe, fire rated, structural, insulated composite panels for use in internal applications and external envelopes across multiple building sectors. HPT panels are lightweight, offer exceptional thermal properties, high levels of sustainability and environmental performance together with reduced onsite installation times. We specialise in metal faced insulated Cold Stores, Clean Rooms, External Walling, System Carriers and OSB/3 faced Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) builds, producing a wide range of insulation thicknesses to meet appropriate U-values. Stoney Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside L35 9LL

T: 0151 426 7171 E: enquiries@hpt-panels.com

www.hpt-panels.com

Interpave Regeneration Revisited

The trade association Interpave has just launched a new case study exploring the transformative power of inspired hard landscape design.

Covering a 6-year period, the case study revisits the phased regeneration of Orchard Villagepreviously known as the Mardyke Estate - in east London, master-planned and designed by the multi-disciplinary practice PRP. The case study features application of a restrained palette of precast concrete hard landscape products as part of a master-plan.

It includes extensive use of permeable paving for SuDS on a sensitive site bounding a multiaward-winning wetland park, home to a variety of wildlife. It also demonstrates the longer-term robust performance of precast concrete paving.

A simple palette of hard landscape materials defines the road hierarchy and creates a language that unifies the whole site. Simple and ‘clean’ materials predominate, so that an open feel to the site is maintained.

The concrete block paving was carefully selected to complement the buildings, with a silver-grey granite finish. Concrete kerb units are also used extensively, some flush with the paving.

The case study is available via Interpave’s new website - an essential resource covering all aspects of design with precast concrete paving, including permeable paving for SuDS. www.paving.org.uk

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

www.paving.org.uk

E E Ingleton Engineering Ltd

UK’s most innovative supplier of perforated panels

Using their award winning PicPerf© software, EE Ingleton have completed more than 3,500m2 of decorative aluminium panels for Laing O’Rourke’s major upgrade of Meadowhall for owners British Land in Ingleton’s hometown of Sheffield. Laing O’Rourke’s Project Leader, Mark Lazenby said of Ingleton’s role in this prestigious project, “EE Ingleton have proved to be an invaluable part of the LOR team, delivering high quality bespoke perforated cladding here at Meadowhall. As a local SME, their extensive engineering knowledge and manufacturing skills proved crucial in turning complex architectural conceptual designs in to engineered reality. Their collaborative and early inputs into the product significantly improved and optimised both the pattern design and the manufacturing process delivering a final product which met the architects demanding concept.” Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EZ T: 0114 275 7834 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk

Hauraton Ltd

Hauraton RECYFIX® PLUS drains the new City Quays

The City Quays development, is a £250 million investment to regenerate 20 acres of unused dockland in Belfast City Centre. The development will eventually include ‘Grade A’ office space, residential blocks, leisure facilities, a large hotel and retail complex all with designated car-parking. At about 250 metres long, the new City Quays promenade is laid with a two tone granite block pavement which is drained with 230 metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PLUS 200 channels fitted with Class D400, HEELSAFE ductile iron gratings. The RECYFIX® PLUS channel unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable recycled polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum. The channel unit also features galvanised steel top edges which house the ductile iron gratings. Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, LU6 1BH Dunstable, Bedfordshire T: 01582 501380 E: technical@hauraton.co.uk

www.hauraton.co.uk

Pyroguard

Select fire glass fast with help from Pyroguard’s Technical Document

Specifying the correct (and compliant) firerated glass solution has never been simpler following the launch of a comprehensive and easy-to-use Technical Document by independent specialist, Pyroguard.

Allowing users to compare and contrast products with different levels of protection across steel, aluminium and timber frame systems, the Pyroguard Technical Document also contains crucial evidence – test data and certifications – that are the first step towards a risk-free installation.

Classified by level of protection (E – integrity; EW – integrity and radiation; and EI (integrity and insulation), each fire glass product is also grouped by the duration of fire protection that is needed, from 30 to 180 minutes.

And, where other characteristics are required – such as acoustic, thermal or manual attack resistance – the Pyroguard Technical Document points users directly to the ideal solution. The technical benefits of all of Pyroguard’s ranges are covered by the new guide – from entry-level Pyrostem right through to toughened, premium Pyroguard Protect.

Dr Vince Crook, Technical Development Director at Pyroguard explained: “We know that specifiers and distributors wanted more detailed information on each product, but also needed an easy way to make comparisons.

“Our Technical Document therefore brings together our extensive test and performance data in an incredibly easy-to-use format which showcases our comprehensive range in full for the first time.”

Millfield Lane, Haydock, Merseyside, WA11 9GA T: 01942 710 720 E: info@pyroguard.eu ENQUIRY 59 www.pyroguard.eu

Black Millwork

Black Millwork launches a new range of bi-fold doors

Black Millwork has once again reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering its expansive range of window and door products by adding a new collection of bi-fold doors to its product catalogue. Black Millwork’s new bi-fold doors can be supplied in sets or designed to bespoke requirements to fit a particular design goal. The products are crafted from a range of materials including aluminium, aluminium clad and oak. The doors open in a concertina style meaning they fold nearly flat when open. In response to growing customer demand the doors can be fully integrated into a smart home system and configured for operation via a mobile phone.

Vicaima

Create transform innovate Designing doors is an art form which comes naturally at Vicaima. Blending on-trend colour tones and surface materials such as veneer, laminate and foil with lacquers and stains to elevate the simply to surprising. Capturing truly fresh ideas that have the ability to harmonize with an existing theme or completely transform their surroundings. Among the many recent creations to make the leap from drawing board to reality are two new additions to Vicaima’s Exclusive range. The Ex20 collection blends the purity of white, acting like a canvas to off-set striking and modern grain patterns, forming a door which is almost abstract art. This collection presents no less than five models and offers a choice of grained tones, including Dark Ebony, Bleached Oak and Zebrano in both Golden and Rouge.

Drakes Way Business Centre, Marlowe(Avenue), Greenbridge Ind. Est. Swindon SN3 3JF T: 01793 532 333 E: info@vicaima.com

www.blackmillwork.co.uk

Andersen House, Dallow Street, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PQ T: 01283 511122 E: info@blackmillwork.co.uk ENQUIRY 60

www.vicaima.com

Advanced

Abbey selects Advanced to protect its priceless artifacts

Jedburgh Abbey, a 12th century Augustinian abbey located on the Scottish Borders, has selected the industry-leading MxPro 5 panel, from Advanced, to protect a rich heritage of treasures on display in its visitor centre.

Advanced were specified by the team at SAFE Services who were appointed to design, install and commission the replacement of an ageing fire system within the Abbey visitor centre, gift shop, staff rooms and offices, utilising existing cable runs and containments to avoid exposed wiring.

MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire system solution. It offers customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support.

MxPro panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, multi-loop panels in 200 node networks covering huge areas. MxPro’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range make it customisable to almost any application.

Advanced has an impressive pedigree in historic and heritage site protection. Notable installations across the globe include World Heritage Sites; Durham Cathedral, Scotland’s most sacred site, Iona Abbey and Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia as well as other landmark buildings such as the Royal Albert Hall and London’s Natural History Museum.

The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW T: 01670 707111

www.advancedco.com

Coopers Fire Ltd

Coopers Fire can now offer innovative fire curtain solutions for cleanroom facilities

The new FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain from Coopers Fire is the world’s first active fire curtain certified as suitable for all types of cleanroom environments. Offering 2 hours of fire resistance, the FireMaster Cleanroom fire curtain offers designers of cleanrooms the flexibility to help create open plan environments already afforded to more traditional manufacturing facilities. For further information about this new revolutionary cleanroom fire protection product, contact the Coopers Fire sales team.

Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com

www.coopersfire.com

Samuel Heath Door closers retain aesthetics of luxury apartments

Powermatic concealed door closers have been used to help retain the Victorian heritage and high-end aesthetics of apartments in six, Grade II listed buildings overlooking a garden square in London’s fashionable Notting Hill. The properties were at the point of being placed on the ‘endangered buildings’ list when they were acquired by Alchemi, who set about the task of restoring the 5-storey properties to their former glory by working closely with English Heritage. Samuel Heath’s jambmounted, controlled, concealed door closer, Powermatic has been used on the main entrance doors to the apartments to ensure that the high-spec, luxurious feel and appearance are not spoiled by unsightly mechanical arms and control boxes. The door closers have the added advantage of being able to accommodate restricted door clearances and 90-degree reveals.

Leopold Street Birmingham B12 0UJ

T: 0121 766 4200 E: sales@samuel-heath.com

www.concealeddoorclosers.com

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Bilco

CPD for the stressed and overworked

Against the backdrop of long hours and a culture of high expectations, making the right choices when it comes to CPD is essential. Bilco UK has run more than 500 CPD presentations over the course of the last decade. The focus of the Safe Access All Areas RIBA and CPD Certified presentation is on designing an appropriate safe solution for an access requirement.

Bilco was established in the US in 1926 with Bilco UK set up in 1989 to serve the UK and European markets. Bilco UK is a horizontal access specialist supplying standard and bespoke access solutions including roof access hatches, floor doors, ladders and smoke vents.

Park Farm Business Centre, Fornham St. Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS T: 01284 701696 E: bilcouk@bilco.com

www.bilco.co.uk

Kidde

New Standards for Fire and CO Alarms

The Scottish Government has recently published wide-ranging headline proposals extending current minimum alarm provision for private rented housing to all other tenures, including social and owner-occupied homes. For fire protection, this means interconnected smoke alarms in principal living rooms and heat alarms in kitchens, in addition to smoke alarms in circulation areas on each storey.

The Scottish proposals also require carbon monoxide alarms in all homes and encourage combining CO alarm installation with smoke and heat alarms.

They recognise that – in today’s uncertain world – smoke, heat and CO alarms offer the first line of defence in housing, providing critical early warning at low costs. Kidde already offers compatible ranges to optimise efficiency and whole-home protection. Kidde’s Firex alarms can interconnect with its mainspowered CO alarms.

Here, all the alarms sound when one is triggered – with different, distinct alarm sounder patterns for carbon monoxide or fire. So, without the need for remote switches or panels, the system alerts occupants to the specific hazard that confronts them. This allows them to respond quickly, making the right choice from the very different alternative actions for either fire or carbon monoxide.

Ash House, Littleton Road, Ashford, TW15 1TZ T: 03337 722 227 E: sales@kiddesafety.co.uk

Strand Hardware Ltd

BS8613: 2017 Finger Protection for pedestrian doors

The FP200 and FP400 from Strand Hardware Ltd have now been tested at EXOVA to BS8613: 2017 Finger Protection for Pedestrian doors, achieving Class 2 which is the highest level in the UK. This standard gives a benchmark for professional bodies to refer to and assists manufacturers in designing acknowledged fit-for-purpose products to aid in the prevention of serious injury to fingers by ensuring that Finger Protection devices are rigorously tested, minimising the risk of injury. To see our full range visit our website www.strandhardware.co.uk or contact us direct 01922 639111 - info@strandhardware.co.uk. A free 325mm sample is available on request

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

www.strandhardware.co.uk

The FireMaster Concertina fire and smoke curtain offers unique fire and smoke protection solutions

The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be provided in any shape with a maximum drop of 8m (FireMaster) and 6m (SmokeStop). The curtain is in accordance with BS 8524-1 for fire curtains and BS EN 12101 for smoke curtains. The Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution for various applications in buildings where the need for maintaining open areas for access is vital.

www.coopersfire.com | info@coopersfire.com

Hunter Douglas Hunter Douglas installs HeartFelt® wall system in Hasselt’s new City Hall

For the first time, Hunter Douglas Architectural has applied its modular felt ceiling system, HeartFelt®, to a wall. In an exciting new development, the carrier system was adapted so that it could be used on several curved walls, as well as ceilings, at Hasselt City Hall, in Belgium.

Jaspers-Eyers Architect and UAU Collectiv worked with the technical experts at Hunter Douglas Architectural to realise the vision and the ceiling and walls in the Hall’s public spaces and offices are now covered with 115.000 lm

(linear metres), 40mm-wide HeartFelt® panels in earth tones. Hunter Douglas Architectural was already developing a new carrier system when it was specified for this scheme, which enabled it to optimise the design during the project. It developed a polyester band that was fitted to detachable wall panels, which then pushes out the panels at the front of the carriers so that they all lean slightly forward, while locking strips also ensure that the vertically mounted panels aren’t pushed out of the carriers by their own weight.

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

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Altro

New Altro Ensemble is the stylish choice

New Altro Ensemble modular flooring system is delivering on chic style and sound reduction at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel in Mannheim, Germany. Designers of the contemporary 229 room hotel used Altro Ensemble luxury vinyl tiles to create the perfect ambience in the guest rooms, restaurant, corridors and state of the art conference area. From colour blocking to geometric patterns, with a range of plank and tile sizes and textures, Altro Ensemble gives design freedom to create luxurious floors for commercial interior spaces. With 57 options to mix and match, the modular flooring system has natural wood and stone designs and bloc colours too. Altro Ensemble is 2.6mm thick with a 0.55mm wear layer, 15dB sound reduction qualities and added comfort underfoot, with minimal residual indentation and excellent durability. Works Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1NW T: 01462 489 516 E: enquiries@altro.com

www.altro.co.uk

Junckers

Junckers Solid Oak Floors at Contemporary Addition to Worcester College, Oxford

The Sultan of Nazrin Shah Centre by Níall McLaughlin Architects is a graceful addition to the listed parkland at Worcester College, Oxford. The award-winning contemporary building houses new conference and events facilities.

With a high-end finish throughout, the building houses a large lecture theatre, student learning space and seminar rooms, as well as a dance studio fitted with Junckers Oak Boulevard flooring. With a plank width of 185mm, Oak Boulevard is Junckers’ widest dimension board, an elegant and durable option for a public building.

Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ T: 01376534 700 E: enquiries@junckers.co.uk

www.junckers.co.uk

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Taraflex® is the most widely specified indoor sports surface in the world. Chosen by top international athletes for its unique construction and technical performance, it has been fitted at every Olympic Games since 1976.

Taraflex® provides industry leading innovation and is widely recognised and installed in the education sectors with over 6 million children everyday enjoying the benefits of Taraflex® sports flooring. Contact us now for your free site survey.

Magply

Triple role for Magply in passive build coach houses

The development of a new garden city on former MOD land at Bicester, Oxfordshire, is including a large number of homes built and certified to Passivhaus standard, with the specialist company involved making extensive use of Magply boards for three separate roles. One of these, Plot 101, which is nearing structural completion now, will feature two bedrooms, flexible living spaces and an integral garage behind its rendered elevations. The 9mm Magply boards, supplied have been specified to offer 90 minutes fire resistance as well as racking strength, acoustic insulation and also as the render backing board. Despite offering good adhesion for the decorative render system, Magply boards are very moisture resistant thanks to their modified MgO formulation that also represents an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB alternatives.

Bradwell Hall, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster CM0 7HX T: 01621 776252

ENQUIRY 74 www.magply.co.uk

LTP

Up-to-date advice with new ECOPROTEC Product Selector

LTP has launched its second-generation Product Selector tool at ecoproductselector.com. The free online resource - which identifies the correct eco-treatment according to surface type and symptom - has been updated to include the latest tile finishes and related issues. It now provides even greater scope and support for tile and stone specifiers, installers and end users, as well as a valuable retail sales aid and training tool. Designed to give an answer within one minute, LTP has modelled its ECOPROTEC® Product Selector on “user-friendly railway ticket machines”. Users select surface type, activity – either cleaning, sealing, aftercare or tooling up –and symptom. They are then instantly shown the eco-product recommendation.

Tone Estate, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0AN T: 01823 666213 E: technical@ecoprotec.co.uk ENQUIRY 75 www.ecoprotec.co.uk

Schlüter-Systems Ltd

New pedestal system raises the bar

Schlüter-Systems is pleased to announce the debut of Schlüter®TROBA-LEVEL, a brand-new pedestal system for balconies and terraces. A welcome addition, the seven-part system is the first loose-lay option to be offered by the company and is fully compatible with its other balcony and terrace solutions. The TROBA-LEVEL system is stackable and can be combined to form heights between 3mm – 1000mm, making it adaptable to a wide range of project situations. Broadening the possibilities for flow and transitions between different landscape elements, the system can also accommodate a slope of up to 10%. Manufactured in polyethylene and polypropylene, the TROBA-LEVEL system is also UV resistant, recyclable, durable (each pedestal supports >1000kg) and temperature resistant (-40⁰C – +100⁰C).

Units 3-5 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: sales@schluter.co.uk

Amtico

Amtico chosen for refurbishment of Clothworkers’ South Building

When the School of Design at the University of Leeds wanted vibrant flooring for its Clothworkers’ South Building, it chose Amtico’s versatile Signature collection. The versatility of Amtico’s Signature Collection, with its vivid hues and distinctive abstract designs – such as smoky-effect Umbra Eclipse, and luxuriously dark Back to Black Vamp – was of immediate appeal. As the location was such a hightraffic area, the durability of the product was also a significant factor and made it a logical choice for the project. Each stair riser was given the tone of the approaching floor level – for example fuchsia-hued Marrakech rises to orange Sevilla – while the colours were blended on the half landings. The multiple colours and laying patterns of the Signature collection led to Amtico being chosen.

Solar Park Southside, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SH T: 0121 745 0800 E: info@amtico.com

www.amtico.com/commercial

Harrison Thompson & Co. Ltd

New Yeoman Shield brochure now available

The new 2018 edition of the Yeoman Shield Brochure has just been released which will update our clients on new products and developments.

Included in this reprint is the Smooth Wall Panel products with extended colour range, an Aluminium Chequer Plate as well as a decorative Digital Print option for wall panels.

Some of Yeoman Shield’s Protection Rails and Architrave Protection products have had a makeover too, with new fixings, accessories and designs available to complement the range of trusted products that have protected building interiors from damage over many years.

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

ENQUIRY 78 www.yeomanshield.com

Building Additions

Operable walls assist vital service at Montague Hall

Folding partition specialist Building Additions has helped to transform the inside of Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) at Montague Hall, Hounslow, with the installation of six of its operable walls. Operable folding walls and folding partitions offer a bespoke solution for organisations looking for a flexible approach to managing their available space. Building Additions designed and installed a tailor-made solution for Montague Hall, enabling them to create space for individual meetings more easily. Operable walls are often known as acoustic walls because they offer the highest level of sound proofing available from a semi-permanent partition. The individual panels can be easily operated by handle or a semiautomatic electric system, giving maximum flexibility on how the space is used.

Unit C1, Southgate, Commerce Park, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RY T: 01373 454577 E: sales@buildingadditions.co.uk

www.buildingadditions.co.uk

ENQUIRY 79

Gerflor

New ‘Premium’ path for their Taralay range

At international flooring specialists Gerflor they fully understand that ‘premium’ should mean exactly that, and in flooring terms it must deliver a world class quality product that really stands out. At international flooring specialists Gerflor they fully understand that ‘premium’ should mean exactly that, and in flooring terms it must deliver a world class quality product that really stands out.

The Premium range from Gerflor is truly unique in delivering a mass coloured design flooring which offers outstanding performance for extremely high pedestrian traffic areas including education, healthcare, hospitality, offices, retail and a host of contract environments where high footfall is expected. One of the new collections for 2018 and 2019 is Taralay Premium from Gerflor, an incredibly hardwearing and colourful flooring collection.

Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com

www.gerflor.co.uk

Flowcrete UK

Pioneering distillery installs Flowcrete flooring

The new distillery for luxury whisky brand The Macallan has installed a variety of Flowcrete UK floors. To ensure that the surface would maintain a functional, visually attractive finish, 5,570m2 of the polyurethane system Flowfresh HF LT was applied. This robust, chemical resistant system would be able to withstand the onsite conditions and provide additional benefits such as easy cleanability, slip resistance and an in-built antibacterial agent. A sleek grey colour was chosen to match the production area’s industrial aesthetic and thanks to the easy applicability of the system, the floor was completed on schedule and to The Macallan’s exacting standards. Flowcrete’s screeds and decorative finishes were also applied across the site’s visitor centre and distillery tour.

The Flooring Technology Centre, Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QF T: 01270 753000 E: ukweb@flowcrete.com

www.flowcrete.co.uk

MiTek

MVHR made easy with Posi-Joist

McLaren Construction (MC) presented Howarth Timber Engineered Solutions (HTES) with a unique set of criteria for the development of 110 luxury apartments and houses at Cambium Gardens, Putney, in London.

Designed by Scott Brownrigg Associates, the brief was to construct very energy efficient buildings with large open rooms but keep the building mass to a minimum for their luxury development apartments and houses. Also to combine this with ventilation systems providing constant fresh air into the apartments and homes.

MC teamed up with HTES, via the carpentry installers J A Stott, in order to use their expertise and the MiTek PAMIR software to meet the required specification. It was identified at an early stage that the pre-cast concrete slabs originally specified would not work and an alternative in the form of MiTek’s Posi-Joists was tabled. This lightweight solution allowed for the complex Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) ductwork and building services to be hidden within the floor joist zone, maximising the living space within the buildings.

HTES using the latest EC5 compliant MiTek software PAMIR to design not only the Posi-Joist

floor joists but also using the 3D capabilities of PAMIR, ensured that the MVHR ductwork was able to traverse the floors of the luxury apartments and houses. HTES worked directly as an integral part of the project design team producing interactive 3-D models and BIM compatible design solutions so that the entire design team could check and sign off the proposals before any work was carried out on site.

The MiTek PAMIR software is able to produce not only .dwg drawings, but also .pdf files, CAD drawings as well as Industry Foundation Class (IFC) files – to be imported into Revit. This coordinated approach saved both time and money on the build for the Contractor, Architect, Engineers and M&E designers.

Grazebrook Industrial Park, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0XW T: 01384 451400 E: info@mitek.co.uk

www.mitek.co.uk

Omnie

UFH warms traditional style Cotswold stone homes

A development of six new five-bedroom detached properties, close to Cirencester town centre, whose construction features the area’s distinctive natural Cotswold Limestone, is making full use of the benefits to the ClipPlate system and other products form the range of OMNIE Limited. All of the loops of 16.5mm polypropylene pipework, totalling 840 metres in length, are connected back to a nine port Precision-Flo manifold under the staircase, which is in turn fed from each building’s Worcester Bosch system boiler, which also supplies the homes’ three bathrooms via a main hot water storage vessel. ClipPlate is amongst the most popular options to OMNIE’s LayFast brands: being compact and suitable for in-screed applications. Pipe runs are simply pressed into the profiles without the need for joints and resist being disturbed as the screed is laid.

18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL

T: 01392 363605 E: projects@omnie.co.uk

ENQUIRY 83 www.omnie.co.uk

Wilo

Wilo-Plavis

The Wilo-Plavis is a high-efficiency, low noise and compact solution for condensate lifting. The product’s introduction in early 2017 broadened Wilo’s product portfolio and the offering to building owners and installers alike. Condensate created by a condensing boiler creates additional considerations for the install, not only how to remove it from the property, but also how to handle the acidic nature of the water. The latest revision of the product hopes to address this by making neutralisation crystals as an option available with the product. The product itself has been designed to house a 700g sachet of neutralisation granules in order to combat this issue. Other updates also include updates to the product’s alarm contact feature, making for a better integrated solution all round, with improved connectivity to the rest of the installation.

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

Stuart Turner

New innovative pressurisation unit range

Trusted manufacturer of high quality pumps and water boosting systems Stuart Turner has launched its own range of digital pressurisation units. Adding to the brand’s growing portfolio, the Stuart Pressurisation Unit (SPU) range offers a unique monocoque design and advanced controls, representing the next generation of digital systems, at mechanical system prices. Designed and engineered by Stuart Turner, the SPU range offers automatic filling and pressure maintenance solutions for sealed heating and chiller systems, available in varying sizes to suit all application needs. Stuart SPU units are available with one (duty), or two (duty-standby) premium quality, continuously rated pumps featuring brass pump heads and impellers. The units are designed to be easy to install and commission.

47 Market Pl, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AD T: 01491 572655

www.stuart-turner.co.uk

ENQUIRY 85

Johnson & Starley

Still at its best, Johnson & Starley Warm Air Heating

Johnson & Starley’s WarmCair condensing warm air heating range is suitable for a wide range of applications including private residential and social housing as well as smaller commercial applications such as schools, sports facilities, nursing homes and community centres. With rapid warm up times and low noise levels, models are suitable for new builds and the direct replacement of existing warm air systems.

Designed for simple and quick installation, the WarmCair warm air heating system offers many space saving and room layout advantages over wet heating systems. There is a choice of upflow or downflow models available with or without hot water and incorporating a stainless steel heat exchanger and other first class component to ensure long life and low maintenance costs.

Eurostove

Hergom launches new brochure packed with eco-design ready and DEFRA-approved stoves

Part of the Eurostove family, Hergom is one of Europe’s largest and most established manufacturers of cast iron stoves and cookers. Made in its own state-of-the-art foundry in Santander, northern Spain, they use only the finest materials to produce durable, efficient, thermally effective heating solutions. The new brochure has something for everyone and every interior, including those who live in cities and built-up areas. The innovative collection of stoves, cookers, ovens, fireplaces and inserts combines powerful performance with efficient heating and stylish good looks, with a wide selection of models that are eco-design ready and DEFRA-approved.

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

www.eurostove.co.uk

Compliant with Building Regulations Part L, WarmCair heaters produce up to 36kW heat output and are up to 98% thermally efficient. Savings in gas consumption can be as much as 28%. An optional ‘Cleanflow’ electronic air filtration system provides the added benefit of filtered air with the ability to filter 95% of airborne pollutants as small as 1 micron including pollen, dust and cigarette smoke.

Another option which will provide all the advantages of warm air heating would be to install a Johnson & Starley Aquair water to air space heater together with another suitable heat source such as the Johnson & Starley QuanTec boiler. This can replace any existing warm air heater in a single dwelling using the existing ducting and with the benefit of being able to add extra radiators for additional rooms or loft conversion.

The installation of an Aquair linked to any other heat source can be ideal for installers who do not hold a DAH1 certificate as it is not needed for this type of warm air installation.

Rhosili Rd, Northampton NN4 7LZ T: 01604 762881 E: info@johnsonandstarley.co.uk

www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk

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Sg System Products

Introducing

the

Illumine LED Handrail System

SG System Products have added an exciting new illuminated handrail to their range of handrail and balustrading systems. It can be specified on all of the companies existing product range including Stargard, Sentinel and Citadel handrail systems.

• Individual LED’s can be positioned to meet specific lighting levels

• Suitable for interior and exterior applications

• Vandal resistant

• Can be fitted to stainless steel ‘Warm to the touch’ or brass handrail systems

Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4JP T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk

www.handrailsuk.co.uk

CRL

CRL launches new French balcony system

CRL has increased its large range of glass balustrade solutions with the addition of CRL Paris French Balcony system. With no handrail required and three finishes to choose from (aluminium raw, white or grey) the system includes narrow profiles that can be vertically mounted on the window frames providing a frameless, minimalist look to any French balcony.

CRL Paris meets EN 18008-4 and has been tested to a height of 1,000 mm and a width of 3,000 mm allowing for a large, clear view from the safe side of the balustrade and helping enhance the feeling of openess to any interiors.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 01706 863600 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk

www.crlaurence.co.uk

• Provides additional security and health and safety to poorly lit areas

Dimming and emergency options are also available, further increasing the flexibility of the Illumine range, and motion sensors can be used to control the inserts. SG System Products offers a wide range of high quality, bespoke, hand finished, balustrade and handrail systems for stairs, balconies, atriums and ramped access (meeting the requirements of the DDA).

FH Brundle

Glass Spigots

As part of our Pro-Railing range of stainless steel handrail and balustrade components, we supply a choice of easy to fit, high quality glass spigots in a variety of materials including stainless Type 316, Duplex 2205, and with the new Spig-Lite Pro, one of the fastest systems currently available, our range of glass spigots will help create stunning balustrade around entrances, walkways, decking or swimming pools, and can also be used as short posts to elevate the height of existing structures.

Glass spigots are an easy and cost effective way of creating impressive designs for residential, commercial or public buildings.

24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com

www.fhbrundle.co.uk

Decorative Panels Lamination Ltd

As part of the dp-limitless collection we stock 11 Natural Wood Veneers from Abet and Alpi. Abet natural wood veneer laminates are protected by thermo setting resin meaning they require no further finishing.

A genuine alternative to traditional natural wood veneers giving an engineered finished product surface solution.

ALPIkord is a line of new generation, ready to

use, pre-finished woods, created to enhance and bring out the natural character of wood by offering natural textures and aesthetic impact to a previously unprecedented degree.

Available as standard in sheet size 3050 x 1220 x 15 and 18mm laminated on Chipboard or MDF in quantities from as little as just one board. Visit www.decorativepanels.co.uk to see even more dp-limitless products.

GEC Anderson

The Stainless Steel Specialists

GEC Anderson (established 1962) produce made to measure stainless steel sinks and worktops, suitable for commercial, residential and public environments. Our coordinated range also includes cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, panels and doors - all in top quality brushed satin stainless steel. Patina and Linen finishes are also available. Where standard products do not fit or simply are not good enough, GEC Anderson can provide worktops to any shape or size, including large and L-shapes. A wide range of edge profiles and upstands can be specified. Sink bowls can be provided in any location or combination. Cutouts, eg. for hobs or taps, can be provided as required. GEC Anderson work with projects of all sizes, from one off residential kitchens to major installations and have been involved in a wide range of sectors.

Oakengrove, Shire Lane, Hastoe, Tring HP23 6LY

T: 01442 826999 E: info@gecanderson.co.uk

www.gecanderson.co.uk

Schlüter-Systems

Ltd

Statement designer shelving arrives

Offering new possibilities for the creation of stylish features on tiled walls, Schlüter®-SHELF is a welcome introduction to SchlüterSystems’ range of solutions for tile and stone. SHELF avoids the need to drill through finished coverings (and the waterproofing beneath) in pursuit of a shelving solution. Instead, products in the range are designed to coincide with grout lines, creating a more aesthetically pleasing and harmonious feel across an installation as well as preventing damage to its layers. Three variants are available:

• Corner (SHELF-E) – range includes options for standard or retrofit installation

• Niche insert (SHELF-N) – sized to slot into the grout joints within a Schlüter niche

• Conventional (SHELF-W) – with anchoring legs for embedding into adhesive

Units 3-5 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: sales@schluter.co.uk

www.schluter.co.uk

PROBLEM SOLVED

Our Schlüter®-WETROOM systems guarantee CE marked waterproofing that is suitable for use in commercial and residential installations with tile and stone coverings.

The complete system offers all the required products for waterproofing and drainage to create showers and wetrooms.

Backed up by expert technical support, whenever, wherever you need it.

Making the decision to choose Schlüter-Systems even easier.

To find out more call 01530 813396 or visit www.schluterspecifier.co.uk