Underfloor heating by Schlüter-Systems offers solutions for all project scenarios by coming in two forms; the hydronic Schlüter®-BEKOTEC -THERM and the electric Schlüter®-DITRA -HEAT-E, both suitable for use in commercial and residential installations with tile and stone coverings. 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
It is sometimes difficult to get a clear picture of how the construction is coping with various challenging when conflicting surveys give such a diverse range of conclusions.
So the Construction Product Association’s most recent State of Trade Survey might offer that clearer picture. It concludes that sales in the UK construction products manufacturing market continued to climb for a consecutive 15th quarter in Q4 of 2016.
This is an impressive result, not least when you consider the construction products manufacturing industry has an annual turnover of £55bn, directly providing jobs for 288,000 people across 22,000 companies.
Rebecca Larkin, CPA Senior Economist said the figures signified a strong 2016 and Q4 also saw the highest balances for the year.
There is a note of caution, however, as alongside the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the industry is seeing a steady rise in costs of raw materials.
“In Q4, two-thirds of firms reported an increase in costs, the highest in five years, and a further 89% anticipate an increase over the next year,” she added. “Rising costs of imported raw materials continue to be a primary driver of cost inflation, but there is now an indication that currency weakness is filtering through to higher energy and fuel costs too.”
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Letterform is a unique new range of cycle stands that introduces something very different to cycle parking, serving not just the practical role of locking cycles to, but also offering the opportunity of spelling out words in the external landscape of any site. A complete alphabet of letters has been created, allowing any word to be formed, which might be a simple statement of their function as cycle stands, a name to visually reinforce the identity of the site or establishment, or even to convey a message. All letters offer multiple locking points and are manufactured in heavy duty steel bar with a hard-wearing polyamide coating, to provide secure, robust and durable cycle parking provision. Letterform cycle stands are offered with base plates for bolting down or extended roots for in-ground installation.
A significant new building project has recently been completed at one of the National Trust’s most popular properties in Hampshire, Mottisfont Abbey. Externally the shop is clad in weathering steel, the WCs in timber boarding, while the entrance area is glazed with deep timber fins. In this very busy reception, the deep reveal theme is continued across the ceiling, with Troldtekt acoustic tiles cut to fit vertically between the ceiling joists. This helps to dissipate the sounds and echoes from visitors in an otherwise potentially noisy area. The benefits of the 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level.
67 Clywedog Road North Wrexham Industrial Estate LL13 9XN T: 01978 664255 E: info@troldtekt.co.uk
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Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer, Taplanes Ltd, provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Europe.
With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Hotels and Housing Associations, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. The pre-fabricated structure provides many advantages over traditional building methods delivering significant long-term benefits. Durability and speed of installation, together with a guaranteed ‘leak proof’ construction ensures Taplanes are the preferred choice within the accommodation sector.
Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3BN
T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk
The sliding solution that lets the light in, and the smoke out!
Bilco have just introduced a stylish new product to their range of smoke vents and access products. Combining the benefits of a skylight, with the performance and certification (CE marked) of a natural smoke and heat and exhaust ventilator, the SKY-1M is an ideal solution for situations where a smoke vent is required but the project also calls for allowing natural light into a stairwell.
With an internal dimension of 1000mm x 1500mm, the SKY-1M is a fully tested CE marked product giving a 1m² clear vent area.
Manufactured with a white PPC finish for all PVC and metal profiles, the SKY-1M has a sliding cover which opens to the fire open position within 60 seconds and comprises a double layer thermoformed polycarbonate dome.
Park Farm Business Centre, Fornham St. Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS T: 01284 701696 E: markb@bilco.com
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Harmer Drainage specified
forward thinking hospital
Harmer Drainage high performance Roof Outlets and SML above ground drainage were specified for the new £250m Alder Hey Children’s Health Park. Harmer supplied its SML cast iron soil and waste pipes chosen for its lightweight, dry jointed system, with the assurance of BBA certification, Kitemark accreditation and CE Marking conforming to BS EN 877. The above ground drainage system is strong, durable, easy to install and non-combustible, which means fire protection collars are not necessary. Harmer also supplied high capacity aluminium flat roof outlets, which are ideal for flat roof drainage applications. The outlets are lightweight and non-corrosive. They are also easy to fix and require minimal maintenance.
White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG T: 01744 648400 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk
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In commercial environments subjected to daily cleaning regimes and water, an adequate drainage systems is required to accommodate all of the waste an remove it from the area. Aspen Stainless manufacture and install complete stainless steel drainage systems, which are very durable and designed for light pedestrian traffic and heavy duty vehicular traffic. Stainless steel is known for its use in wet conditions because it does not corrode, rust or stain.
With strict demands for hygiene in many commercial environments, Aspen can provide a tailored stainless steel package for any project using its range of drainage, wall kerbing, and protection.
Lenton Lane Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG7 2PQ T: 01159 866 321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk
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Timber cladding is being used increasingly as a priority choice amongst architects and designers for use as a protective skin for buildings. Timber if untreated and left to weather naturally and which manages to avoid the deleterious effects of UV discolouration, black spore, fungal and vermin attack, will weather over time into a silver-grey shade. Sioo:x provides a solution by mirroring the natural ageing process and accelerating the creation of the silver-grey appearance and giving long life protection in a completely environmentally friendly way. Sioo:x penetrates the wood and gives a light surface that is pleasant to touch. Apart from the surface being beautiful, it also is a barrier to algae, mould and rot from gaining a hold in the wood.
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Aalco markets contemporary stainless steel handrail systems from Italy’s leading manufacturer, IAM Design. They are innovative, design-led railing systems and glass balustrades manufactured and tested to the highest standards. The products can be used as supports and handrails on steps and stairways, and as safety barriers for balconies and between floor levels. The Aalco stainless steel railing systems and glass balustrades are already installed in homes, designer shops, hotels and restaurants. There are installations in commercial offices and public buildings, museums and stadia. Working with expert installers, Aalco offers an unrivalled service to the specifier and contractor, from site surveys and design proposals to the manufacture of bespoke products for ‘statement’ installations.
25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DH
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Consort Claudgen has introduced an improved range of slimline low surface temperature fan heaters with intelligent fan control.
Each PLSTi heater is equipped with intelligent fan control which detects the temperature in the environment and automatically adjusts its fan speed to quickly achieve a warm airflow temperature. This allows the heater to immediately blow hot air, even when initially powered on in a very cold room, for the user’s comfort.
Enhanced with one of the latest low energy consumption EC motors, these smart heaters also operate on a very low noise level, are more durable with a strengthened grille and splash proof.
Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel has been used to transport liquid glue at Smurfit Kappa’s cardboard factory, in Fishersgate.Installed by GRS Mechanical, Geberit Mapress’ no hot works and ease of installation made it ideal for the flammable and fast-paced factory environment.
The system can also be demounted and is light to install, achieving a neat installation. The replacement galvanised starch line needed air driven pumps, tappings and the ability to be cleaned with warm water after production so it remains functional. GRS Mechanical removed the majority of the existing 2” galvanised steel pipework, replacing it with 54mm Geberit Mapress Stainless Steel; a strong material that is unaffected by the glue. FKM seal rings ensure exceptional leak protection.
CCL Wetrooms have launched the new Fast Track Bespoke Drain Service, enabling customers to order any length of wetroom drain up to 2000mm, using their new 2-3 day manufacturing service. The service applies to all stainless steel drains in a Solid or Stone-Infill finish. Howard Ball, Director at CCL Wetrooms commented:- “Our new Fast Track Service cuts the manufacturing time dramatically to 2-3 days, (from 2-3 weeks) giving house builders the flexibility of ordering stunning, wall to wall drains in up to 2000mm lengths and having them delivered to site within 3-4 days of placing the order. This new Fast Track service is unique to CCL Wetrooms.”
An exclusive housing development in Halifax, West Yorkshire has used sandstone paving from Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd to create an attractive additional selling point with a luxurious feel. Arif Hussain, the property developer for the project, commented: “It was actually the construction company, BLD Construction Yorkshire Ltd, that recommended Natural Paving Products’ stone and I have to say that I’m very impressed with how it looks – it complements the Yorkshire stone of the house very well and creates a real eye-catching feature that has been a hit with the buyers.” Installed at the development will be nearly 1,000 square metres of Natural Paving Products Rydal Premiastone Sandstone across the six properties.
Festool, a premium brand Power tool manufacturer, has recently refurbished their UK head office to create a healthy acoustic environment with ROCKFON® Tropic™ ceiling tiles chosen to replace the dated wet felted tiles.
ROCKFON Tropic offers the highest Class A sound absorption to reduce reverberation and an outstanding fire safety rating, A1. ROCKFON Tropic is a robust ceiling tile which is easy to clean with a vacuum. It is available in a range of sizes and installation options including semiconcealed and visible grid tiles giving architects the freedom to plan offices that can be configured to any design. The ceilings were installed using Chicago Metallic® T24 Click 2890 grid, manufactured from galvanised steel making it strong and stable.
Comar 10 offers a new departure; a Passivhaus Certified “B” product with U-values as low as 0.66 coupled with processes that cut manufacturing costs by up to 70%. The Comar 10 window range includes: inward opening, tilt & turn and fixed lights and are internally beaded and glazed; U-values as low as 0.66 W/m2K; cut manufacturing costs by 70%; certified by Passivhaus Institute for cool temperature areas; futureproof and energy saving; high thermal insulation with ground breaking technology; 10mm deep outer frames; and minimal care and maintenance. For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems , please visit www.comar-alu.co.uk call 020 8685 9685 or email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk
Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired Gunnebo Fastening Systems AB, bringing a complete line of CE-marked structural fasteners and unique fastener dimensioning software for timber applications into its already comprehensive construction products line-up.
In addition to premium quality nails, screws, collated fasteners, mechanical and chemical anchors and connectors, Gunnebo also brings additional high-level technical support, logistics support as well as a broad selection of merchandising solutions for retailers. The acquisition provides opportunity for both companies to build on mutual strengths.
Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias explains: “Both companies share the same passion for high-quality, innovative products and have consistently focused on providing exceptional customer service.”
Sadolin’s high performance PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish gives specifiers looking to make a start on woodcare projects indoors the best possible finish.
Scolmore has patent pending on the unique design of its brand new range of energy-saving LED Bulkheads, which have convenience and speed of installation as their key attributes.
Inceptor EVO Bulkheads offer a variety of features and benefits. As well as integrating the control gear and the light source within the diffuser, the bulkhead incorporates a Flow plug – the only one on the market to do so - which allows for fast and simple connection and disconnection for testing and maintenance. The IP65-rated Bulkheads are available in two formats, Circular and EyeLid; with four different options – Standard; Emergency; Microwave Sensor; and Emergency and Microwave Sensor combined.
The Francis Crick Institute in central London is a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation. Levolux worked collaboratively with the project design team to develop a custom roof screening solution extending 160 metres in length and 80 metres in width, and reaching up to more than 43 metres above street level. Each shell is formed from a variety of screening fins, or louvres, that combine to create an attractive, yet multifunctional enclosure. Solid, perforated and twisted aluminium fins all feature, along with glass fins.
Myson has launched its new Plan Compact and Plan Compact Plus, two stylish flat fronted panel radiators designed to please both installers and end users alike. The Plan Compact is a panel radiator with a completely flatfronted, smooth-edged design, while the Plan Compact Plus benefits from an added feature in its highly attractive, finely lined, decorative front panel. Both ranges come with top grill and side panels to deliver a beautiful glossy overall finish that will complement any setting. Both ranges offer single convector, double panel ‘xtra and double convector versions in heights from 300mm to 600mm, and lengths from 400mm to 3000mm, depending on model height.
Renowned for its ease of application and beautiful looks, Sadolin PV67 has a fast-drying formula which enables up to three coats to be applied in one day. Available in a choice of gloss or satin finish, it provides the ideal finish for busy areas where first impressions count.
Sadolin PV67 offers protection for busy commercial and domestic areas and is often used on floors in sports halls and heavy duty wooden work surfaces, such as bars.
Structural and civil engineering consultancy Rhodes & Partners has completed its 20,000th project since being established in 1992. The award-winning business offers a wide range of professional services for both small domestic and large commercial projects, and Managing Director Nick Ribbeck cites this as a key factor in reaching this major landmark.
“We have many different specialist skills and competences within the business, and that allows us to offer whatever services are required to arrive at an effective solution to a client’s requirements.”
“The 20,000 jobs we’ve completed have included just about every type or project including major commercial and residential developments.”
Fabweld Steel Products can now offer its recessed SOLO SLIDE® range with the prestigious Kitemark and EN124 accreditation in A15 and B125 loading.
The range is configurable up to spans of 1000mm c/o and a maximum cover width of 400mm, with infinite lengths for duct runs.
The full option list includes configurable sizes; 70-150mm in tray depth and mesh-in-base (for epoxy resin mortar).
It’s unique availability in A15 load class ensures savings when installing in a pedestrian only environment and there’s no need to stick to a standard clear opening or block depth.
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The pencil shaped novelty bin range from Leafield Environmental has been a huge success supplying over 350 units to nursery and primary schools in the UK and internationally since its launch in January 2016.
The brightly coloured pencil range was introduced in response to customer demand, specifically for children aged 3-8 years to encourage recycling in the classroom. Ideal for both indoors and outside, and manufactured in durable polyethylene for a long and useful life, each pencil bin has a 70 litre plastic liner inside to assist easy and clean emptying and disposal. Optional extras include: WRAP compliant recycling label, a lock, steel liner and ground fixing kit.
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Neaco’s Techdek aluminium decking has been specified for an innovative internal cycle park at the XYZ building, a landmark commercial amenity in Manchester. XYZ was designed by Cartwright Pickard Architects to serve cutting edge working culture, incorporating a provision for cyclists which includes a basement-level cycle parking area with a cycle way leading up to additional split-level parking and the ground floor reception. Robert Phillips, Associate at Cartwright Pickard, said: “We specified Techdek for the cycle ramp at XYZ due its robust construction and the simplicity of its design – the modular nature of its construction, its excellent drainage capabilities and the ribbed profile for surety under foot. Its track record of being used on similar, high profile projects gave us the confidence that the product was suitable for the application.” Enquiry 30
Hauraton’s RECYFIX® HICAP® provides reliable surface drainage for 10 years at Doncaster’s Community Sports Complex
It is 10 years since the introduction into the United Kingdom of Hauraton’s RECYFIX® HICAP® High Capacity slot drainage system. The system was first installed in 2006 at Doncaster’s Lakeside Community Sports Complex car park. Officially opened on the 17th December 2006, the Complex was imaginatively planned and built to the highest architectural standards, the development integrating sport and community facilities in a spectacular parkland setting.
Over the years well over 100,000 RECYFIX® HICAP® one metre channel units have been installed in numerous UK projects including supermarket car parks, access areas and major sports venues, distribution depots, airports, public and commercial precincts, industrial, military and container port installations.
The RECYFIX® HICAP® system was the result of an extensive research and development programme run by the Hauraton design engineers during 2005/6. The design work resulted in an innovative surface water drainage system that had a unique ductile iron top tested up to Class F900 loading capability. Using ductile iron prevented distortion of the slots during installation. This feature was not available on other high capacity slot drain systems in the UK at the time. Coupled with the range of sizes available and the light weight of units, the system provided many benefits to the specifier, contractor and client alike.
RECYFIX® HICAP® was developed to facilitate rainwater runoff from large hard landscaped, tarmac and concrete surfaces. The tough injection moulded channels, originally made from a recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene composite (PE-PP), but now made from recycled Polypropylene (PP).The company offer six HICAP® sizes with volumes ranging from 18.4 to 415.0 litres per metre. The different sizes are designed to easily link up with each other in a step-fall design, so as the volume of water increases downstream the chance of overflow is virtually eliminated.
Based on a supplied soil and strata analysis, Hauraton offers a free hydraulic calculation and component specification service specifically for the RECYFIX® HICAP® system.
Technical information for the RECYFIX® HICAP® range, showing sizing and installation details, is available digitally on www.hauraton.co.uk. – CIVILS tab, as is a video “Why is RECYFIX® break-proof”. Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk
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Gatic’s hands-on approach delivers results
Gatic Civil Drainage market-leading slotdrain channel CastSlot was recently specified for remedial works at a Co-op distribution centre in Avonmouth. Castslot was specified for its robust composition and high quality design. Manufactured from galvanised steel with a ductile iron top, it provides an effective surface water management solution for heavy loads. Paul Reilly of Building Services comments on behalf of Contractor Volker Fitzpatrick: “Gatic’s CastSlot was the perfect choice for this project. The slotdrain was surrounded by a 32/40 wet mix concrete pour so that it was completely insulated from any potential movement, ensuring an effective and durable solution. We found Gatic easy to work with and liked their hands-on approach from the technical design through to installation.” Poulton Close, Dover, CT17 0UF T: 01304 203545 E: info@gatic.com
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SAiGE composite decking provides attractive alternative
SAiGE Longlife Decking are suppliers of residential and commercial composite decking. Our decking is made from 95% recycled materials and is a long lasting alternative to traditional timber decking. SAiGE Decking is available in a choice of colours: Oak, Charcoal, Light Grey & Redwood. Low water absorption rates, anti-slip and anti-splinter properties makes it ideal for use around wet environments including swimming pools and with minimal maintenance requirements, it is the perfect choice for balconies and garden terraces too. It is easy to install with hidden fixings for the hollow residential range and colour coded screws for the commercial range of decking. Vicarage Barns, Lower Quinton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8SH T: 01789 721 576 E: info@saigedecking.com
www.compositedecking.co.uk
For the domestic driveways come options for grass reinforcement. Specifiers can turn those concrete or asphalt parking areas into sustainable green vistas. Grass Concrete Ltd offers both concrete and plastic varieties of grass permeable paving, and operates a strict fit for purpose policy. For heavy duty use on a driveway Grassblock offers excellent grass coverage, strength longevity and durability. For areas where parking may be only temporary plastic grass paving is suitable - Grassroad is a proven system. Plastic systems are recommended where light trafficking is the norm, in driveways and grass verge hardening and embankments. Talk to the experts of 40 years to find out more.
Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379443 E: info@grasscrete.com ENQUIRY 35 www.grasscrete.com
Haymarket Transport Hub – Newcastle upon Tyne Nexus, the Passenger Transport Executive for Tyne and Wear who own and operate the Tyne and Wear rapid transport system have established a partnership with Closegate Developments Limited, acting on behalf of 42nd Street Realty Limited for the redevelopment of the Haymarket Metro Station to create a new landmark building ‘The Hub’. The Haymarket Hub has rejuvenated this historical northern gateway into Newcastle City Centre. The exciting design of the ‘Metro Station’ space has provided new leisure, commercial and retail opportunities and re-emphasises the area’s importance as a major gateway to the city centre of Newcastle. Some 120 metres of RECYFIX® STANDARD with locked, perforated stainless steel gratings were install to drain the concourse around the building. Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk ENQUIRY 36 www.hauraton.co.uk
Ever since its introduction in March 2001 as the first specifically designed perimeter drainage channel for basement waterproofing, and whilst numerous ancillary products have been added to it, the core Newton Basedrain product has remained completely unchanged. Since the introduction of Newton Fibran XPS 500-C in 2015 however, it became apparent to Newton that the Basedrain needed to be redesigned in order accommodate water that was entering from the drainage channels of the closed-cell insulation boards. In order to facilitate this Newton are happy to announce that our Basedrain and Floordrain channels now have 18mm holes drilled in both sides of the profile, as well as to the top surface, so that the on-site drilling of these recommended extra holes is no longer required.
Newton House, 17-20 Sovereign Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RH T: 01732 360095 E: info@newtonwaterproofing.co.uk
www.newtonwaterproofing.co.uk
Public realm and urban areas
Trailflex is suitable for use in public realm spaces reducing trips and falls and providing a pleasant surface on which to walk. Due to the shock absorbent qualities of the surfacing it can also reduce the risk of potential injury to joggers and walkers. We generally recommend a minimum of 50mm of type 3 aggregate for footpaths and 200mm for car parks or driveways. This specification provides a level surface which will remain free of standing water due to the highly porous nature of the product. Trailflex will accept up to 50,000 litres of rainwater per square metre per hour. Forest trails and park paths laid directly on to Terram ONLY. Trailflex is designed to flex to 90 degrees. It can therefore be laid directly on to Terram. Using this method of installation allows Trailflex to adapt.
Langford Direct Limited, Piccadilly house, 49 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 2AP T: 0161 212 1617 E: info@sudstech.co.uk
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Victoria Gate is Leeds’ latest shopping and leisure destination. The £165 million development offers visitors a new shopping experience, with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants for callers to enjoy.
Marshalls were approached by London based Architects ACME in early 2015 to discuss the supply of multiple shades of grey granite for Victoria Gate’s original flooring plan. Following a series of meetings and discussions, Marshalls were able to achieve the vision of the project designer, providing a blend of 13 precision-cut granites all complying with the relevant performance criteria, and delivered by Marshalls’ managed supply chain.
A first visit to the production facilities in China back in September 2015 with the main contractor McAlpines, architects ACME and sub-contractor Andrews Tiles identified the sources of granite, and also the acceptable degree of shading and mineral inclusion with each of the 13 colours.
The outcome of the trip concluded the selection of granites, the surface textures, the acceptable limits of colour variation and clarity on dimensional tolerance for the units.
Given the tight timescale of the build and installation, the client requested that the whole 3000m2 be dry laid in China and inspected by the architects prior to despatch, so in November 2015, the same team returned to China to inspect the full amount of material ordered for the project.
Over a two day period each unit was meticulously inspected, approved or rejected, and passed for packing to be despatched to the UK in December 2015. The upshot of this investment before despatch gave the client, contractor and installer complete confidence in the materials, and also gave them the opportunity to visualise the design in 1:1
scale in preparation for the installation which commenced in February 2016. Catherine Hennessy, Associate Director at Acme, said: “The design of the flooring at Victoria Gate reflects the quality and intricate patterning of the floors in the traditional Victorian Arcades adjoining the site.
“We developed the pattern of the floor to fade from dark to light with a herringbone contrasting stripe – a repetition of a module which appears deceptively complex.
“Working with Marshalls, we chose 13 types of granite from light to dark that were consistent in colour, available in sufficient quantities, and gave us the effect that we needed. Marshalls was able to provide all the necessary quality assurance and certification we needed, including availability, technical processes and delivery reliability.
“The resulting floor met all our expectations, in terms of design and quality and is an integral and important part of the success of the project. It was a pleasure to work with Marshalls on Victoria Gate and we hope we might have other opportunities to work together in the future.”
The scheme was ultimately delivered over a period of five months including 3000m2 of polished granites and specialist bespoke granite staircase features. The end result is undeniably spectacular, with the eye-catching herringbone design complementing the project’s bold store fronts and diamond panelled roof.
Innovative Nexus® Brick Faced Soffit System specified on Bow River Village, London
Surrounded by historic industrial buildings, the Bow River Village development is directly opposite a Grade I listed Mill House, the world’s largest remaining tidal mill. Frank Reynold Architects adopted a classic Victorian Warehouse aesthetic, and needed flawless brick-faced soffits on hundreds of door and window heads to complete the visual.
Ancon, in partnership with Ibstock Kevington, developed a complete soffit and lintel solution using the lightweight Nexus® system. Deep soffits above doorways to the ground and first floor were achieved using 215mm deep Nexus® soffit units with header bond facing, bolted directly to Ancon® MDC brick support angles, while stretcher bond lintels, manufactured 150mm longer to accommodate site variations and ensure perfect alignment with the main facing brickwork, were used at each window head. Deep flying beams above upper storey stairwells were created using ‘special’ soffit units, brick faced on all four sides.
“Being a two-part system, we found the Nexus® brick faced support system easier to install on site than a single piece system. We were able to adjust it quickly and simply and appreciated the flexibility the two-part system offered.”
Marc Coleman - Project Manager - Flahive Brickwork
Imperial Bricks introduces new 3” handmade bricks for North & Midlands
Imperial Bricks has launched a new range of 3” handmade bricks after identifying demand in the North and Midlands. The new bricks are available in a rustic red shade in three different textures and perfectly match imperial sized bricks commonly found in the North and Midlands. They are ideal for historic buildings that require renovation - or new builds looking for a more traditional character. The 3” Facing brick is a neater, more finely textured brick typically used on front facades. The 3” Handmade and 3” Reclamation Handmade (a heavily weathered version of the former) are coarser textured to create a more established, aged look. The bricks are fully frost-resistant with an F2 rating.
Grindle House Farm, Grindle Road, Grindle, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9JR T: 01952 750816 E: sales@imperialbricks.co.uk
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Innovative and beautiful concrete blocks and masonry Lignacite Ltd was established in 1947 and has long been regarded as the premier, British based producer of added value concrete blocks and facing masonry. From its inception, it’s founder Sir Edmond de Lotbiniere, an engineer, manufactured lightweight, smooth faced blocks from a unique mix of concrete and recycled wood. To this day that mix design remains almost unchanged. The range of products has however grown significantly and incorporates a masonry solution for almost every wall and floor. Lignacite boasts the first Carbon Negative block available on the market and one that contains over 90% recycled material. Lignacite offer FREE technical advice and a bespoke service to designers who wish to create unique, contemporary concrete that is both innovative and beautiful. Norfolk House, High Street, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0AX T: 01842 810678 E: info@lignacite.co.uk
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FirmanGlassnewtougheningplantincludestwobending chamberswhichworkalongsidethestandardflatbed.
Thesmallerchamberwillbendglassfrom5mmto12mm thicktoamaximumsizeof2850mmx1000mmbentand withthefollowingminimumradii. 5mm,6mm=450mm 8mm,10mm=1000mm 12mm=1200mm
Thelargechamberwillbendglassfrom6mmto19mm thicktoamaximumsizeof2850mmx3600mmbentand withthefollowingminimumradii. 6mm= 1500mm 8mm,10mm=1800mm 12mm,15mm=2000mm 19mm=2500mm
CRL introduces its new range of oil dynamic hinges for selfclosing glass doors. The innovative hinges have adjustable closing speed and offer a great alternative to floor closers and patch fittings. CRL oil dynamic hinges are suitable for glass panels from 8mm to 13.52mm in thickness and can accommodate doors weighing up to 100kg. This extensive range of hinges offers four designs: wall to glass, offset wall to glass, glass to glass and rebated wall to glass. They are available in Satin Nickel, Satin Anodised and Chrome finishes and also include a no-hold open option and a high humidity resistance in damp environments.
Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk
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Now is the perfect time to check out our expanding range of stock Flatglass rooflights. You will find additional stock sizes of Fixed Flatglass and Hinged Flatglass, as well as the opportunity to now add Ritec ClearShield to your stock rooflights.
We will also soon be adding stock sizes of Sliding Flatglass and Walk-on Flatglass to our Online Shop, as well as the option to purchase non-standard sizes of Fixed Flatglass rooflights online. Our friendly team of knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer any questions that you might have about our products and services, so why not get in touch via the contact details below with your enquiry.
11 Howard Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8ET T: 01480 474 797 E: sales@roofglaze.co.uk
www.roofglaze.co.uk
Saint-Gobain Building Glass has launced its most recent product innovation for the commercial glazing market with a new addition to its popular SGG COOL-LITE XTREME solar control range. SGG COOLLITE XTREME 50/22 II is a high-quality solar control glass, with the unique positioning of being the most selective triple silver product available on the market. With a selectivity of 2.24 – the best available in Europe - SGG COOL-LITE XTREME 50/22 II enables designers and specifiers to create comfortable working environments with high levels of natural daylight but without the overbearing heat of the sun. It reduces the need for costly and energy-hungry air conditioning systems and can therefore reduce a building’s carbon footprint. It also delivers a low centre pane thermal insulation of 1.0W/m2K.
Binley Business Park, Coventry, CV3 2TT T: 024 76 560700 E: uk.marketing@saint-gobain.com
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Twinfix helps restore landmark station roof
Twinfix worked alongside BAM Nuttall Ltd on the recent refurbishment of Lewes station roof in East Sussex, providing them with our lightweight, quick to fit Georgian wired polycarbonate Multi-Link non-fragile rooflights. The remit for Lewes was to replace the 1,178 panels of roof and vertical glazing. The Twinfix Georgian wired effect polycarbonate glazing mimics the traditional Georgian wired glass that it will be replacing, but it will not break in use. It is therefore safer to install and to use as an overhead glazing material, with no risk of glass cracking and shards or glass dust falling onto the platform below. Georgian wired polycarbonate is pre-glazed in the Twinfix Multi-Link framing system, recently redesigned to be narrower (50mm) in order for it to align with older style glazing bars. 201 Cavendish Place, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6WU T: 01925 811311 E: enquiries@twinfix.co.uk
www.twinfix.co.uk
Richard Murphy Architects has created a new campus for Anglia Ruskin University, announced by a dramatic curved façade clad in tiered layers of Nordic Blue Living 3 pre-patinated copper from Aurubis. The second phase building has been given a unique façade of copper cladding and a dramatic stepped roof profile. Richard Murphy Architects’ Director James Mason commented: “Copper cladding is an extremely durable material that supports the longevity inherent in the brickwork façades. The Nordic Blue Living 3 variant effectively gave the closest visual match to a natural patinated copper in our opinion – without the 25-year wait for the weather to do the job for us.” Nordic Blue is a factory-applied patina developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world.
Sika Liquid Plastics Sikalastic coldapplied liquid waterproofing system and Decotherm insulation have been used as part of a transformation programme to convert a former fast food outlet into a high end restaurant in Cardiff. Main contractor, Knox & Wells, appointed Mitie Tilley Roofing in Cardiff to carry out the roof refurbishment and the roofing contractor proposed Sika Liquid Plastics’ Sikalastic 625 for the scheme because of the system’s ease of installation, speed of cure, competitive price and 20-year guarantee. The single component, vapour permeable polyurethane membrane has been developed to provide rain resistance immediately after installation, making it ideal for projects like this restaurant refurbishment where a vulnerable substrate requires rapid protection. Enquiry 51
Sika Sarnafil launches
Sika Sarnafil has launched its BRE Certified Thermal Details, available to download via its online Sustainability Hub (www.sarnafil.co.uk/hub) and from the Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme website (www.bre. co.uk/certifiedthermalproducts). The Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme gives thermal junction details an independent third party assessment, assuring users of the ‘as designed’ thermal performance. Sika Sarnafil has been working with BRE for the past year to become one of the first flat roofing manufacturers to have its thermal details certified. All Sika Sarnafil’s thermal details have been redrawn and modernised with values that tie in with the requirements for Part L.
*Registered Trademarks of Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc. Protim Solignum Limited is a Koppers company and trades as Koppers Performance Chemicals. Koppers is a registered Trademark of Koppers Delaware, Inc. All products are produced by independently owned and operated wood processing facilities. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Registered England – 3037845
A FireJet smoke heat exhaust ventilation system (SHEV) from Jet Cox, which is designed to the Code of Sustainable Homes Level 3, is flooding the atrium of a new housing scheme, with masses of natural daylight. Following a thorough appraisal of the unusual D-shaped roof by the Jet Cox Specification and Technical teams, the FireJet system was specified, incorporating two automatic smoke vents measuring 1300 x 700mm, into a bespoke glass rooflight. FireJet SHEV systems come complete with a battery backup system in case of mains failure, so that the control panel can be triggered from either manual override switches, by dedicated smoke detectors, or by interfacing with a third party smoke detection/fire alarm system.
CRH House, Unit 1, Prothero Industrial Estate, Bilport Lane, Wednesbury WS10 0NT T: 0121 530 4230 E: sales@jet-cox.co.uk
www.jet-cox.co.uk
Bloor Homes has chosen Marley Eternit’s Edgemere slates as a cost effective roof finish for 95 new homes in the Solihull village of Cheswick Green. The Edgemere slates in Smooth Grey and Smooth Brown have been used on the new Cheswick Place development to give a contemporary roof finish, which blends well with the surrounding village roofscapes.
Edgemere is a thin leading edge interlocking concrete tile, which is very quick and easy to install, giving a slate like appearance at a much lower price. As an affordable upgrade from a standard concrete tile, it offers greatly enhanced aesthetics.
Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk
www.marleyeternit.co.uk/edgemere
Kalwall translucent cladding is a key feature in the recently renovated British National Taekwondo Centre in Manchester, designed by AEW Architects with Balfour Beatty as the main contractor. One of the main attractions of specifying high performance Kalwall is its unique influence on both the interior and its external appearance, particularly at night. Internally, rooms are flooded with diffused natural daylight which creates a stimulating and healthy exercising environment which, although translucent, also offers privacy. Unlike conventional glazing, highly insulating Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control.
Unit 1, Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1RH T: 020 8397 4361 E: kalwall@structura.co.uk
www.structura-uk.com
A new heavy duty anti-climb fascia system, designed to protect rooflines from unauthorised access and vandalism is now available from Contour. The ‘Eavesline’ fascia system is particularly suitable for installation in secure and residential detention units, including mental health facilities. However the system can be specified for installation anywhere frontages could be scaled, such as schools, hospitals, houses, shops, banks and offices. Key features of the Eavesline anticlimb fascia include, its ability to work in conjunction with almost any guttering system, its suitability for installation on new build or RMI projects, an integrated internal framework ensuring a robust solution and main ‘bullnose’ panels manufactured from 3mm thick aluminium alloy. For high risk environments, Contour can manufacture Eavesline fascia panels in mild or stainless steel.
Stafford Park 15, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BB T: 01952 290498 E: sales@contourcasings.co.uk
www.contourcasings.co.uk
With the addition of battens and underlays, Marley Eternit’s roof system is now the most comprehensive on the market. Specifying a full roof system provides numerous benefits including, freeing-up time by only having to deal with one supplier and reducing design and installation liability.
From roof coverings to underlays, battens, bonding gutters, dry soakers and much more, Marley Eternit offers quality products tested to the highest standards and designed to fit seamlessly together as a complete system. Additional reassurance comes from a 15 year system guarantee and easy-to-access technical advice and information.
Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk
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Kalzip® FC rainscreen is a non-penetrative façade system that incorporates a fast-to-install lightweight flat rainscreen panel, suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects.
The main feature of the system is its flexibility, which allows the installation of the profiles to be carried out in two directions, either from the top down or from the bottom up.
This innovative design also allows individual sheets to be removed and installed without compromising adjoining panels or the overall integrity of the system.
Kalzip Ltd, Haydock Lane, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9TY T: 01942 295 500 E: enquiries.uk@kalzip.com
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Freefoam Building Products manufacture and supply the ultimate fit and forget low maintenance PVC-U & PVC-UE product range. From fascia and soffit guaranteed to last for 50 years and rainwater systems designed to give leak free performance to low maintenance, long lasting external embossed ‘New England’ style cladding Freefoam products offer life-long benefits and peace of mind for housebuilders and clients alike. With a CAD Library, technical accreditation and compliance certification, Freefoam provide products that are ‘specification ready’ - designed and tested to meet exacting standards every time. Fast accurate scheduling ensures costs are kept in check and projects run smoothly. Freefoam offer a comprehensive scheduling service to save time and money by providing an exact breakdown of all products including trims and fixings.
77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JP
T: 01604 683862 E: ukscheduling@freefoam.com
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Envirolead® is BS12588 lead produced using only material recovered from car batteries. The sophisticated process extracts and reuses nearly 96% of all constituent parts including polypropylene from the casing, de-sulphurised paste and acidic electrolyte. With the only manufacturing plant of its type in the UK it significantly reduces sulphur discharge, a major contributor to the development of ‘acid rain’. Envirolead is covered by the 50year Lead Sheet Association warranty for rolled sheet on projects undertaken by registered lead workers. This means architects can now capitalise on one of the industry’s most efficient forms of recycling and know they are specifying a product with the lowest environmental impact.
Unit B, Bingley Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0NX T: 01992 444100 E: info@associatedlead.co.uk
www.associatedlead.co.uk
To make an enquiry - Go online: www.enquire2.com Send a fax: 01952 234003 or post our: Free Reader
Leading Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) provider, Wetherby Building Systems, has welcomed the changes announced in the government’s response to the ‘ECO: Help to Heat Consultation’ published today. Barrie Stanley, Wetherby’s energy efficiency manager, commented:
“It is fantastic to see that the government has listened to the calls of the industry to make the new ECO funding period a more robust scheme that genuinely helps those that need it most. Ensuring the focus is on insulation for the next 18 months is key to delivering the most effective energy efficiency savings.
“The 25% increase in the minimum number of SWI installs, to 32,000 over the 18 month period, is a huge win for the industry and testament to the unfaltering lobbying from manufacturers, suppliers and trade associations operating in the sector. These changes, along with extending the scheme to the end of September 2018, has provided a level of security and stability for industry, which can now plan accordingly.
‘Ensuring more fuel poor households are eligible for funding by increasing the number of qualifying households to 4.7m is a very positive step, however we hope that this is just the start. There are still some £8m solid wall properties in the UK, half of which include families living in fuel poverty, which could greatly benefit from SWI. We will continue to work with others in the industry to urge the government to build on this next period of funding with future schemes, to ensure we are helping to improve the way of life for the most vulnerable households in the UK.”
Wetherby Building Systems Ltd is the UK’s market leader in the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of external wall insulation (EWI) systems, polymer modified renders, silicone & acrylic thin-coat renders & brick slip systems for the retrofit market. Wetherby’s insulated render systems offer environmentally sympathetic external façade solutions that have been successfully installed on many domestic refurbishment projects, new build schemes, commercial buildings and educational establishments for over 20 years.
1 Kid Glove Road, Golborne Enterprise Park, Golborne, Greater Manchester, WA3 3GS T: 01942 717100 E: info@wbs-ltd.co.uk
You can get our services throughout the UK. Our tiles are extremely easy to fit and install. You can always get in touch with our team for any information, questions or queries on tile laying. Spartan Promenade Tiles Ltd in Colchester is your one-stop shop for everything roofing! Whether you want frost resistant roofing tiles, excellent promenade tiles for your balcony or maintenance free flat roof solutions, contact us anytime for your free quote. Flat roofs with minimal maintenance Has your roofing been battered because of the cold? It may be time for you to get frost resistant roofing tiles from Spartan Promenade Tiles Ltd in Colchester, Essex. Our tiles can withstand freezing conditions, and you’ll never have to worry about your roofing again. Martells Industrial Estate, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RU T: 01206 230 553 E: sales@spartantiles.com
ENQUIRY 62 www.spartanpromenadetiles.co.uk
Cladding Coatings recently worked with the Dukeries Academy to transform the building’s exterior. We showed them a selection of lifelike digital building images giving them an idea of how the transformed buildings would look. From these images we presented a shortlist of three colour options and then attended site to test the colours on the building panels. This free service assisted them to make a decision over the colour scheme and coating finish before work started on site. The coating systems included Rust-Oleum high performance paint systems. Murfil masonry system was applied to pebble dash and masonry which, is high performance and suitable for exterior environments. Alkathane 7500 was used on metal substrates, in a satin finish both to improve protection and appearance. Unit 2A, Gatehead Business Park , Delph New Road, Delph, Greater Manchester, OL3 5DE T: 0161 626 3493 E: info@claddingcoatings.co.uk
www.claddingcoatings.co.uk
Are you looking for the perfect material for your flat roofing or flooring needs? A promenade tile from Spartan Promenade Tiles Ltd in Colchester is your ideal choice. Promenade tiles are porous and unlike ceramic tiles, absorb water quickly and avoid water stagnation. When you seek our services, you not only get a hassle free service, but also get the added advantage of having a solar reflective, frost resistant and drainage-free roof with promenade tiles! You can make use of our terrace roofing and flooring services throughout the UK.
Choose from a variety of colours and styles Martells Industrial Estate, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RU T: 01206 230 553 E: sales@spartantiles.com ENQUIRY 65 www.spartanpromenadetiles.co.uk
Flat roof manufacturer Bauder will once again be bringing its roofing solutions to Ecobuild, the world’s leading event for sustainable design, construction, energy and the built environment, having been ever present at the exhibition since its inception back in 2005.
At this year’s Ecobuild, Bauder will be showcasing its full range of bituminous, single ply, cold liquid applied and hot melt waterproofing systems; which includes a variety of flame-free solutions that offer high performance alternatives to more traditional applications and that satisfy the growing demand for improved safety within the industry. As always there will also be a real emphasis on sustainability at the event and Bauder’s high quality green roof and PV systems will feature prominently. This comprehensive system offering enables Bauder to recommend the most suitable solution for every project, whether new build or refurbishment, ensuring that it answers the practical, environmental and budgetary requirements of your build.
To see Bauder’s industry leading roofing solutions for yourself be sure to visit Ecobuild at ExCeL London March 7th-9th on stand D124 nearby the N2 and N3 entrances. Bauder’s specialist team will also be in attendance during the three day event to answer any questions you may have and to provide expert technical advice so that you have complete confidence that you are specifying the right system for your future projects.
The flexible, easy-to-apply, aesthetic properties of Sika’s watertight single-ply membrane proved the ideal solution for a stylish and unusual roof design – the crowning glory of a new, multimillion pound community church. The £4.5million C3 Centre in Cambridge was built to host community events as well as serve as a place of worship. The two-tier building’s architecturally-striking feature is its ‘fantail’ roof. Tapering to a point at one end, the roof’s design presented a challenge to Farrans Construction, main contractors of the church building project. The company required a roofing system which not only offered the optimum watertight performance; it had to complement the structure’s eye-catching design.
Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ
T: 01707 394444 E: sika-trocal@uk.sika.com
Garador is setting an exciting new trend with the introduction of three fresh new colours for its steel garage doors. A new solid Rosewood and solid Golden Oak paint finish joins an attractive new Pastel Green paint finish now offered as standard on Garador’s top selling steel garage door range; which include up & over, side hinged and garage side doors. The new mint and brown tones work well on an external home door and are befitting to properties which feature natural timber or are surrounded by plants and greenery. The paint quality and unique production techniques developed at Garador’s UK factory ensures a deep vibrant colour that endures. The doors are also completely free of rivets – providing one of the smoothest and most attractive appearances available in garage doors.
At AkzoNobel Wood Coatings, with its UK headquarters in Blackburn, the factory coating systems are designed with the user in mind and they liaise with timber joinery manufacturers to produce a full coating specification to suit production processes and equipment.
A typical specification begins with the application of base stains or primers containing impregnation through a ‘Dip or Deluge’ process allowing sufficient product to be absorbed into the timber, especially through end grains with all surfaces easily accessed prior to assembly.
After drying, the coating process continues with specialised sealers designed to offer added protection to vulnerable areas such as joints and end grains. Full drying is carried out at each relevant point of the operation, often using climate control systems which ensure effective curing at each stage is achieved within a typical 4-6-hour period.
After the coating stage is complete that the final assembly and glazing of
the timber joinery item begins, with handles, locks, hinges and glass units being fixed to a fully coated and sealed all around surface.
Finishes include:
Sikkens Cetol WP562- a translucent base stain with resistance to the effect of blue stain fungi.
Sikkens Cetol WF960- A translucent spray applied mid and topcoat based on a newly formulated resin to combat the effects of ‘blushing’.
Sikkens Rubbol WP151- a 2K water borne PU primer with excellent adhesion and premium stain blocking properties
Sikkens Rubbol WP198 - a traditional 1K water borne primer with good flow and stain block properties.
Sikkens Rubbol WF382- a water borne acrylic topcoat for use over 1K or 2K primer systems offering an attractive and increasingly popular semi matt appearance available in a ready mixed RAL9016 shade or the whole spectrum of tinted colours.
It’s all in the factory finishing with AkzoNobel
Boon Edam, a global market leader in entry solutions has unveiled a quality, engineered solution for a brand new, state of the art building in St Pancras; now home to The Francis Crick Institute.
The biomedical discovery organisation, required an entry solution to seamlessly integrate with its new building’s modern design.
The research centre, a flagship for UK biomedical science and one of Europe’s largest biomedical research facilities, is a base for 1500 scientists and staff, whilst housing technology to help create discoveries for illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Therefore, the entry solution required advanced security to ensure staff, visitors and equipment could be kept safe and protected, whilst complimenting the design.
With 140 years’ experience with manufacturing entry solutions, Boon Edam ensures its products meet the strictest quality standards. The building is serviced by five Automatic Crystal Tourniket’s. This product was selected following an assessment of everyday use including analysing the number of visitors and size of luggage expected to be carried into the building whilst creating a user friendly and attractive gateway into the building supporting the green principles that were embedded into its design and carried through to its operation.
The revolving doors use a combination of laminated and toughened glass, which results in a reduction in the traditionally framed elements of the door. The minimalistic, all glass revolving doors provided a stylish solution which complimented the new building’s façade. They also met the security requirements; with each Crystal Tourniket supplied with an external night locking door. Finished in stainless steel, the additional feature provided a further layer of security for the building. The night locking door was mounted onto a stainless-steel track fixed to the glass soffit and provided with fully integrated locks.
Ian Goldsmith, Head of Sales at Boon Edam Ltd commented, “We are thrilled to have provided the entry solutions for this building. The cross-border project between Boon Edam BV (Netherlands) and Boon Edam UK was successful in meeting the precise requirements of The Francis Crick Institute. The Crystal Tourniket’s have provided the new building with the secure, eye catching solution desired whilst utilising the environmental benefits of installing a revolving door.”
Holland House, Crowbridge Road, Orbital Park, Ashford Kent, TN24 0GR T: 01233 505 900 E: contact@boonedam.co.uk
Spectus has capped one of its most dynamic years ever with the launch of its latest Specification Guide, with information on two completely new PVC-U systems, a vastly extended stock foil range and updates on specification, legislation and other features of the Spectus product range.
The biggest additions in this 8th Issue Guide are Spectus’s allnew Flush Casement and Flush Tilt & Turn systems, both already winning the acclaim of architects and specifiers. The Flush Tilt & Turn system is Spectus’s challenge to aluminium for architects and specifiers looking for a high-specification but cost-effective alternative in the urban medium/high-rise environment.
Stafford Park 6, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3AT T: 01952 283377 E: commercial@spectus.co.uk
www.spectus.co.uk
When it comes to creating a timeless, elegant look, Hörmann’s latest range of quality internal timber and glass doors are unrivalled. Whether modern or traditional, finished in white lacquer or beech and incorporating glass elements or stainless steel embellishments, Hörmann’s brand-new range of timber doors come with a variety of options that adds warmth and character to any home.
Hörmann is world renowned for producing quality doors, and this latest range of timber internal doors is an example of just that. So, no matter what your design challenge might be, this range of doors has something to match your personal style perfectly.
Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW T: 01530 513000 E: info@hormann.co.uk
www.hormann.co.uk
Motorised folding shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas have provided deluxe private villas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with a stunning visual effect as well as practical solar glare reduction. Designed by celebrated Israeli architect Ilan Pivko, the cliff top villas in Harsuf, near Tel Aviv, the first floors of the sleek villas on the south-eastern side are complemented by motorised folding shutters that have an architect-designed pattern in the perforations that give the illusion of falling leaves. The challenge for Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural building products, was to create a curved façade of motorised folding shutters that closed at 180 degrees and concealed the runners to ensure that a clean, flat uniform surface is created when the shutters are closed.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
ENQUIRY 74 www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
Selectaglaze secondary glazing systems using low emissivity glass can reduce heat loss by more than half and achieve a U-value of around 1.9. With sealed unit glazing this is further reduced, and a figure as low as 0.8 can be achieved. Bespoke manufacture and high performance seals ensure the tightest fit, reducing air infiltration and almost eliminating drafts. Selectaglaze secondary glazing has been used to help achieve BREEAM ratings on various projects, Wiltshire Town Hall and Ham Yard Hotel have achieved a BREEAM excellent rating, and Albany House and Mortimer Street apartments have received a BREEAM “Very Good”. In addition a recent project saw a Georgian Townhouse retrofit with secondary glazing which approaches Passivhaus EnerPHit standards. To find out more, visit Selectaglaze at Eco Build: Stand C174 Alban Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JJ T: 01727 837271 E: info@selectaglaze.co.uk
ENQUIRY 75 www.selectaglaze.co.uk
Specialist door manufacturer, Ahmarra Door Solutions have supplied bespoke panel doors for ‘Westbourn’, a newly-built luxury mansion in the Surrey countryside by leading luxury property developer, Hencan. Ahmarra worked closely with the developer, Hencan to select Blenheim 2-panel doors in an Ebony Ash stain from their Artisan Panel Door Collection. This bespoke range of panel doors includes stunning designs from Ahmarra’s latest projects which have featured in some of the most prestigious residential developments in the UK. The Artisan range has been designed specifically for architects, developers and interior designers working in the luxury residential sector and offers a wide choice of door and panel designs and additional joinery components.
Unit 20 Fitzherbert Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1SD T: 02392 389076 E: sales@ahmarra.co.uk
www.ahmarra.co.uk
Vicaima has seen a trend for panelled doors making a noticeable return over the past year and so has reinvigorated their Classic K range to provide a modern twist to an old favourite with some exciting new finishes. The Vicaima Classic K Range takes elements of shaker styling but with a more up-to-date and appealing look for the modern generation of interior panelled doors. Available in 1, 2, 3 and 4 panel designs, together with glazed options, Classic K doors offer a solid construction with real veneer faces, together with white or primed for on-site painting if required. All doors are available with fire and security options and can also be supplied as Portaro matching door and frame systems where required.
Drakes Way Business Centre, Marlowe(Avenue), Greenbridge Ind. Est, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3JF T: 01793 532 333 E: info@vicaima.com
www.vicaima.com
ABUS UK are introducing the ABUS Door Closers providing a convenient and safe solution for shutting doors quietly and securely. ABUS Door Closers eliminate the frustration of doors that bang, and doors that don’t shut properly allowing draughts.
Fire doors must be self-closing to comply with legislation and ABUS Door Closers can provide this for both residential and commercial properties. The top-fitting door closers are easy to install and are suitable for almost any door size and design.
ABUS provides a range of models for entrance doors, front doors, internal doors and fire doors including the following:
The AC4223 is suitable for room doors up to 65 kg and a maximum width of 950mm. The AC4223 can be used DIN left and DIN right, has adjustable closing speeds and is EN class 2-3. RRP £30.00 excluding VAT.
The AC7023 is suitable for office doors, front doors to flats and entrance doors up to 85kg and a maximum door width of 1100mm. The AC7023 can be used DIN left and DIN right, has adjustable closing speeds and is EN class 2,3,4 (< 105°). RRP £60.00 excluding VAT.
The AC7124 is suitable for office and entrance doors and for public buildings between 45 and 85kg and a maximum door width of 1250mm. The AC7124 can be used DIN left and DIN right, has adjustable closing speeds, adjustable closing force, opening damping and EN class 2 -4. RRP £85.00 excluding VAT.
The AC7303 is suitable for office doors, front doors to flats and fire protection doors, maximum door weight of 60kg and maximum door width of 950mm. The AC7303 can be used DIN left and DIN right, has adjustable closing speeds, locking function and is EN class 3. RRP £105.00 excluding VAT.
For further details on the ABUS door closer range can be found on our website www.abus.com or you can contact our team on: 0117 204 7000 or sales@abus-uk.com
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The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be provided in any width with a maximum drop of 8m (FireMaster) and 6m (SmokeStop). The curtain is in accordance with BS 8524-1:2013 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
When specifying a fire curtain over and above a traditional form of fire compartment and smoke control e.g. a non-load bearing wall and fire door, ask yourself to what level of critical performance the traditional fire compartment performed to; then ask the fire curtain to perform to the same level.
A combination of the following levels of critical performance can be supported by a fire curtain with smoke control:
- Fire integrity (flame)
- Radiance (heat)
- Smoke control (smoke)
Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com
ENQUIRY 80 www.coopersfire.com
Frontier
The Automatic Rising Bollard is a heavy-duty retractable bollard ideal for sites which require Anti-Ram vehicle access control whilst allowing free movement by pedestrians.
With a lift height of 600mm, the Rising iBollards are the perfect addition to a Frontier Pitts Automatic Rising Arm Barrier system, providing Anti-Ram to such Crowded Place applications. The iBollard can be interfaced to any access control systems and is installed with a Traffic Light System included as standard. The stainless steel iBollard is finished with lights to the top of the bollard sleeve. For more information please visit our web page at http://www.frontierpitts.com/products/bollards/rising-bollards/ Crompton House, Crompton Way, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, RH10 9QZ T: 01293 422800 E: sales@frontierpitts.com
ENQUIRY 81 www.frontierpitts.com
Light curtains from lift safety and communication specialist Avire are safeguarding the first incline lift ever installed on the London Underground (LU) network. The former escalator at Greenford Tube station, on the Central line, has been replaced with an incline lift equipped with Memco Panachrome door detectors.
The detectors flash red and green to give passengers a visual indication of when it is safe to enter and leave the lift. The refurbishment project at Greenford fell into two parts. The first saw the installation of a new escalator to take passengers up to the train platforms. Then LU removed the escalator and replaced it with the incline lift.
Unit 1, The Switchback, Gardner Road, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 7RJ T: 01628 540100 E: pr@avire-global.com
ENQUIRY 82 www.avire-global.com
Burton Safes launchs the Burton Home Safe - a High Security En 1143-1 Eurograde EBS tested safe that is not only is AIS Insurance approved, but has SBD Police approval. This new range of Home Safes not only offer a £6000 insurance cash rating and £60,000 for jewellery and other valuables, but complete the package with an EN1300 tested digital electronic lock in a range of 3 popular sizes, which are ideal for the home user. Being light in weight, for a High Security Eurograde 0 safe, they are easy for the average domestic purchaser to handle and fit. Fixing bolts are included to allow the Burton Home Safe to be bolted to both or either the floor or wall. In addition Burton Safes offer a full two year warranty. The new Burton Home Safe range start from only £499 including delivery and VAT.
Harbourside House, 4-5 The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4QZ T: 0117 929 2104 E: office@safeoptions.co.uk ENQUIRY 83 www.safeoptions.co.uk
Schlüter®-LIPROTEC is an intelligent lighting concept that combines lighting and profiles within the tile and stone covering. A choice of indirect or direct light is available with Schlüter profile technology, allowing you to emphasise curtain walls and illuminate stairways, foyers, bathrooms and more, all with an innovative, unique appearance. The new Schlüter®-LIPROTEC RGB+W LED strips allow for coloured and white LEDS on a single strip, giving the ultimate freedom for creating coloured light and temperature-controllable white light, which can be selected from 2500 K to 6500 K. Intelligent receivers control the LED strips and pre-programmed colour changes can be selected. Suitable for moisture-rich rooms, the LED strips are completely encapsulated and conform to IP67, allowing subtle detail to be incorporated into the smallest rooms in the house or hotel.
The Road to Wembley is a welltrodden path for sports fans and concert goers alike – and keeping the landmark venue in the very best condition is crucial to maintain its position as one of the most famous stadiums in the world. Crown Paints is working behind the scenes to ensure more than two million visitors who flock to the venue each year are left with a lasting impression of its iconic status. The UK paint manufacturer’s Specification Services team is working with CBRE – who maintain the Stadium – to deliver outstanding aesthetics and safety on site. The team is delivering a personal service which helps the CBRE facilities management unit to achieve outstanding results, with support including the delivery of technical specifications, colour matching and delivery co-ordination. Enquiry 85
LG Hausys has unveiled four new solid shades of HI-MACS®, taking inspiration from the beauty of the natural world including rich organic pigments and tactile materials such as leather and raw clay. Mink, Evergreen, Cosmic Blue and Suede join together to create atmospheric finishes for the highest quality solid surface material. The Velvet Colours will add a balanced and authentic sophistication to any environment. Evergreen is a classic tone that can work alongside natural wood furniture and textiles within cosmopolitan spaces. With a dark undertone, Cosmic Blue has structure and holds a certain power that demands to be noticed. Mink is a warm and comforting tone that is sure to offer a velvet finish to any project. Finally Suede offers the industry a new neutral that strips back a space revealing only what is essential.
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Crabtree has brought genuine innovation to a market that has been lagging behind the times. With over 300 new wiring accessory products for commercial projects, the beautiful new Instinct range includes several industry firsts that save time and improve reliability such as full contact cable clamps and integrated LED indicators.
www.crabtreecommercial.co.uk marketing@electrium.co.uk
GROHE Sensia®
Shower toilets are emerging as a hallmark of forward-looking hotels with a global outlook. Already a standard feature in Asian bathrooms, shower toilets are now making big waves in other international markets. As the popularity of shower toilets continues to increase in both hospitality design and residential properties, more and more people around the world will expect to see them installed in homes, hotels and healthcare facilities. What makes the Sensia® Arena such a valuable addition to any bathroom is the combination of advanced technologies it incorporates. This shower toilet provides a touch-free cleaning experience using only water and warm air – an all-natural process without paper or chemicals.
World Business Centre 2, Newall Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2SF T: 0871 200 3414
ENQUIRY 88 www.grohe.co.uk
On stand C147 of Ecobuild 2017, Flowcrete UK will be showcasing its range of resin finishes and sub floor screeds that have been designed to create superior, environmentally friendly floors as well as introducing new concrete repair products to the UK market!
Flowcrete UK’s green flooring solutions have been utilised by a long list of high profile locations around the country thanks to the ability of these systems to combine sustainability with both functionality and longevity.
The fast drying Isocrete Alpha Screed is particularly popular among developers of large-scale, high-rise and demanding construction projects thanks to the fact that large quantities of it can be quickly and easily installed. It is also one of the greenest screeds on the market, as 95% of the system’s alpha hemihydrate calcium sulphate binder is reclaimed from industrial by-products, minimising the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Isocrete Alpha Screed is an evolution of traditional anhydrite flowing screeds, as it has a 20% faster drying time and its laitance free finish means that sanding is not required prior to applying a coating - significantly speeding up the overall installation timescale.
At Ecobuild 2017, attendees will also be able to learn about the Floorzone package, which enables specifiers and architects to source each element of a floor build up from only one place! The Floorzone includes decorative finishes such as the seamless resin terrazzo Mondéco range, green screeds, energy efficient under floor heating and noise reducing acoustic insulation.
With over 300 new wiring accessory products for commercial projects, the new Instinct range from Crabtree has brought genuine innovation to a market that has been lagging behind the times. The new range includes several industry firsts, such as full contact cable clamps and integrated LED indicators. Every product is of top build quality, as well as featuring great aesthetics, time-saving and efficiency improvements.
Also featured in the revolutionary range are inline and upwardfacing terminals for a quicker and more reliable installation, and a twin action multi-pin safety shutter system. To discover the full Instinct range, visit www.crabtreecommercial.co.uk
Electrium Sales LTD. Walkmill Business Park, Lakeside Plaza, Walkmill Way, Cannock WS11 0XE T: 07808 826054 E: marketing@electrium.co.uk
www.crabtreecommercial.co.uk
As of this year, Flowcrete UK is now also able to supply a range of Euclid Chemical concrete repair mortars. There are many factors that must be considered before selecting a concrete repair solution such as location, climate, in-service conditions, and potential corrosives to name just a few. Having access to Euclid Chemical’s high quality products, which have been the repair mortars of choice in the US for a long time, will ensure that developers can easily access the right option for them.
Flowcrete UK has analysed its products and manufacturing processes in order to make its solutions more environmentally friendly. This has led to limiting the use of substances such as Ordinary Portland Cement as well as supplying its products in UN Certified Intermediate Bulk Containers to reduce packaging waste. The durability of Flowcrete UK’s resin systems also provides end users with green benefits, as the longevity of its floors avoids the environmental damage incurred by a flooring refurbishment.
Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QF T: 01270 753000 E: ukweb@flowcrete.com
www.flowcrete.co.uk
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A Suffolk-based local authority turned to Crown Paints Specification Services to transform the tallest building in the most easterly settlement of the UK. St. Peter’s Court – in the coastal town of Lowestoft, Suffolk – was in need of re-decoration and Waveney District Council wanted a product that would last for the long-term. Crown Paints came out to the site, which comprises of 90 flats over 15 floors, and after an extensive inspection and review of requirements, specified 3,600 litres of Sandtex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry Paint for the project. Sandtex Trade 365 offers 15 years’ proven durability, with exceptional adhesion providing a long-lasting finish which has been independently certified by the British Board of Agrément.
The third phase of development at Northbrook College, in Worthing, includes the addition of a stunning grill ceiling, manufactured by Hunter Douglas Architectural. The firm, which also undertook the manufacture of 300m2 ceilings during the college’s first two developments, supplied a further 300m2 of solid timber grill in 4-90-1545 module in African Ayous stained to look like European Oak. The solid wood grill panels are constructed using black aluminium dowels, which are clipped onto a black grid system, making an unobtrusive suspension system but allowing easy access into the void. With just-in-time grill manufacture, it was delivered to Madisons Interiors of Woolwich, which installed the ceiling quickly and easily, thanks to the simple, yet effective design that Hunter Douglas Architectural has devised for the system.
Remmers have won the prestigious FeRFA Award for Large Industrial Flooring Project of The Year. The award was given for a joint submission by a Manufacturer (Remmers) and Contractor (IRL Group Ltd), for Project Hercules at CDS (part of the Rolls Royce Group), Solihull.
The advanced aerospace manufacturing, research and development facility has brought together two existing aging facilities into one brand new state of the art building.
Meeting challenging onsite conditions and the Clients very specific requirements for both performance and aesthetics, a total of 9,500m2 of resin flooring finishes were successfully installed throughout the facility.
The tennis world has sometimes been criticised for not making the sport available to children from all backgrounds. It’s a situation that Andy Murray’s mother, Judy Murray is keen to change. Judy Murray decided that she wanted to actively do something about tennis at the grass root level in Scotland. ‘Tennis on the Road’ was ‘born’ and about to bring tennis to a whole new generation of kids.
Helping to create a safe staircase through correct Stair Nosing specification.
Stair Nosings help to make a staircase safer
Specified correctly, stair nosings make a significant contribution in making a staircase safe for users. They define the nose of steps and help reduce the risk of a trip or fall. The new Quantum Flooring Solutions’ document ‘Helping to create a safe staircase - through correct stair nosing specification’ does what it says. It also links specification to regulatory documents so that stair nosing installations can meet all current good practice guidelines. Quantum Flooring Solutions is an established British manufacturer of flooring accessory profiles. Stair nosings were introduced into the product range back in the 1980’s and since this time the company has developed extensive knowledge and experience in the design and production of these staircase essentials.
Sika’s rapid-apply system accelerates delivery of high-quality floor to Rolls-Royce plant
www.quantumprofilesystems.com
Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6JG T: 0161 627 4222 E: info@quantumprofilesystems.com ENQUIRY 95
Sikafloor supplied a seamless, rapid-apply, non-slip surface to ensure production at a Rolls-Royce car assembly plant continued without interruption. Contractor, Zircon Flooring, was chosen to refurbish 14,000m2 of industrial flooring at the vehicle production site in Chichester, West Sussex. The client required a surface with a detailed, high-quality finish. With durability and low-maintenance among its many other benefits, Sikafloor’s high-quality resin system proved ideal for the project. A flooring installation of such magnitude presented a number of challenges which had to be overcome if the contractor was to meet the client’s strict 18-day deadline and ensure minimal disruption to the plant’s day-to-day running. Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ T: 01707 394444 E: flooring@uk.sika.com ENQUIRY 96 www.sika.co.uk
Designer banks on Hunter Douglas to provide a UK first in refurbishment scheme
Hunter Douglas Architectural completed a UK first as part of a major Bank of East Asia (BEA) refurbishment at its Shaftsbury Avenue branch in London – manufacturing and supplying a multi-panel ceiling, with multiple widths and depths. The 150m2 multi-panel ceiling system comprises box-shaped panels in two different widths and lengths of between 1500mm and 4000mm. Manufactured from lightweight, yet strong aluminium, the ceiling included plain and perforated panels of 80b and 180b, and the 20mm joint was filled with a V-shaped joint profile. Aedas, the interior design company, had to resolve a number of complex issues surrounding the mechanical and engineering (M&E) installations and integrate a flush light fitting.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
Allura Stone LVT ‘brings the outside in’ at The Kelpies Visitor Centre
Forbo has helped to create an attractive, welcoming interior environment at The Kelpies Visitor Centre in Falkirk from which visitors can admire the world’s largest equine sculptures. Architects at Nicoll Russell Studios specified Forbo’s Allura Stone Luxury Vinyl Tile in three colourways for the cafe, exhibition space and retail area. They opted for tiles with aesthetics similar to polished concrete that would reflect the Kelpies’ industrial heritage, but with a warmer more welcoming appearance and superior underfoot comfort. The natural aesthetics, 50 x 50cm format and installation layout blend effectively with the granite paving of the plaza outside and echo the patterns of the stainless steel cladding panels on the Kelpies themselves. High Holborn Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3NT T: 0844 822 3928 E: info.flooring.uk@forbo.com
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/allura
January 2017 will see the release of Yeoman Shield’s new wall & door protection product brochure. After having celebrated 50 years in the business on 24th November 2016, the launch of the brochure will help to cement Yeoman Shield’s position as market leaders and innovators in the wall & door protection industry. Guided by the requirements and wants of their client base, the updated brochure includes full product data & drawings, case studies and vibrant project photography as well as a full colour range chart. Along with 26 original protection products, it will also showcase 3 newly developed products – The Yeoman Shield Rub Rail, Universal Frame Protector and PVCu or Stainless Steel Footrail.
Whitehall Industrial Estate, Yeoman House, Whitehall Rd E, Leeds LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com
ENQUIRY 99 www.yeomanshield.com/request-a-brochure
Hygienic flooring for the food production
It is crucial for the food production companies to ensure high hygiene standards within their factories to keep the food safe from contamination. John Lord Resin Floor always offer a high quality seamless finish, ideal for environments which involve regular cleaning regimes. The seamless connection between floor and wall increases the clean ability preventing bacteria growth and debris.
Our in house resin systems are designed to work with any surroundings and can be specified in a range of finishes including anti slip profiles, static resistance and resistance to aggressive chemicals. Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire. BL8 2RS T: 0161 764 4617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk ENQUIRY 100 www.john-lord.com
The new Gem Stand at Bath Rugby’s Recreation Ground backs onto the River Avon which is prone to periodic flooding. In total some 2000 square metres of the Magply 1200 x 2400 x 9 mm boards were consumed in fitting out the main passageway beneath the Gem Stand where supporters can access various concession stands as well as the other facilities. Magply continues to grow in popularity with consultants and contractors as well as manufacturers of fire doors, bathroom pods, custodial buildings, park homes and other modular buildings. It offers a long maintenance free life and peace of mind for the building specifier in respect of the ever present danger of fire to life and property.
Bradwell Hall, Bradwell On Sea, Essex, CMO 7HX T: 01621 776252 E: sales@magply.co.uk ENQUIRY 101 www.magply.co.uk
Connor Sport Court, owned by international flooring and interiors specialist Gerflor, is the market leader in sports surfacing and has built systems for many elite associations including the NBA, NCAA, FIBA, USATF and USA Volleyball, together with supplying the recent 2016 Rio Olympic Games with their basketball courts.
Connor Sport Court specialise in both wood and synthetic surfaces and have appropriate solutions for every type of athletic venue, park or multi-use facility. They provide products that are ideal for a myriad of sport uses in education colleges and universities, schools, sports and leisure centres, the military, sporting arena’s, together with dance floor studios and fitness venues.
Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com
www.gerflor.co.uk
Part of the new Premium Line from Nestor Martin, the multi-fuel TQH13 stove has a rotating base, which swivels through 360˚, allowing you to direct the heat where it’s needed most, and enjoy the comfort and warmth of the fire anywhere in the room. Added features include a side-loading door, for ease of re-loading. It’s available with a rotating bench stand, low-rise stand or log-store stand to suit your needs. There’s also an optional Universal rotation kit making it suitable for any other compatible stand. With quality at its core, the TQH13 also features a unique white coated cast iron lining inside, for a sophisticated finish that creates a light, bright interior that will remain white during combustion; a blank canvas to offset and enhance the visual effect of the fire.
Now available from Rinnai, the leading continuous flow gas fired water heater manufacturer, is the Infinity Solo ReCirculator water heater.
The Rinnai Infinity Solo condensing and low NOX condensing water heater is the first Rinnai product for the UK to combine the advanced technology of its wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder all in one compact footprint.
The design parameters of the Rinnai Infinity Solo, enables designers, installers and engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications whereby it was not previously possible. For instance the solo range will incorporate both 35kW and 54kW appliances, ensuring sites with a smaller gas meter can utilise such technologies. The larger Infinity Solo model will also
act as a high-efficiency alternative to gas fired storage appliances that exist in today’s market.
Because the cylinder is stainless steel it greatly reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, which makes transportation and installation a lot easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders available also have extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), which means the customer pays less to maintain the heat within the tank.
One other benefit of the Solo utilising a stainless steel cylinder, is that the life expectancy of the material is far greater than that of a glass-lined equivalent as glass suffers from thermal shock causing it to crack after a period of time. Enquiry 104
A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting how commercial premises can benefit from reliable, renewable heating to help reduce energy bills whilst also qualifying for 20 years of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments.
www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk commercialheating@meuk.mee.com
With the Wilo-Stratos GIGA-D, Wilo is offering a highly efficient double pump, thus completing the portfolio of glanded pumps. It has been developed with a close eye on the requirements and needs of installers and consultants; as a result, the pump is equally reliable, user-friendly and efficient to use. Especially in double pump design, the standby pump always offers the highest possible operational reliability for the entire system. Due to its energy efficiency and small amount of space required compared to a solution with single pumps, the Wilo-Stratos GIGA-D is very well suited to a proactive pump alteration of existing uncontrolled pumps.
Second Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 2WJ T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk ENQUIRY 106 www.wilo.co.uk
Schlüter-Systems has introduced a new uncoupling mat, Schlüter®DITRA-HEAT-TB, which has taken the existing and successful product range from strength to strength. The patented Schlüter®DITRA-HEAT-TB features the integration of a thermal break fleece on the underside of the uncoupling membrane which allows 80% of the heat to rise to the surface for up to 70% faster response time. A thermal break is an element within an assembly which reduces the flow of thermal energy between conductive materials. The thermal break in Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-TB ensures that the heat doesn’t get lost, but is transferred directly to the floor covering above. The quick installation makes it ideal for heated tile and stone coverings for both residential and commercial projects. 3-5, Bardon Hill, Beveridge Ln, Bardon Hill, Coalville LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: sales@shluter.co.uk ENQUIRY 107 www.schluter.co.uk
Pendock has been involved with important upgrades within the Whipps Cross University Hospital in Waltham Forest, London. The hospital undertook a mock CQC audit which immediately highlighted a number of uncovered and very hot radiators as well as piping and 250 of Pendock’s radiator low surface temperature guards, plus some 300 meters of the encasement specialist’s boxing, were installed. Pendock Ultima and Ultima Plus type radiator covers were specified, being that they afford extra safety with their ‘bull-nose’/ rounded corners against injury caused by falls or trips or even for patients who may see sharp corners as an opportunity to self-harm. All Pendock guards can be fitted with a welded, ligature resistant mesh, which sits behind the radiator grille, if required. Halesfield 19, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QT T: 01952 580 590 E: sales@pendock.co.uk
ENQUIRY 108 www.pendock.co.uk
n line with the now mandatory use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Level 2 for all centrally procured projects, key products in Conex Bänninger’s pipe fittings portfolio are now available to download as BIM models from bimstore.co.uk. Specification is a key growth market for Conex Bänninger, so it was important to ensure BIM models were available to download. The full >B< Press portfolio is now available from bimstore with new lines being added throughout the year. BIM is a collaborative way of working, underpinned by the digital technologies that help to bring about more efficient methods of designing, creating and maintaining buildings.
Global House, 95 Vantage Point, The Pensnett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7FT T: 0121 557 2831 E: salesuk@ibpgroup.com
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Good Hotel is London’s first floating platform hotel and the ethos of is based on providing support and value to the local community. Interflow is the UK installer and distributor of a specialist range of products for the built environment and supplied the DOYMA Curaflex gasket insert C/S, which boasts simple installation due to precise dimensions and large sealing ranges.
The DOYMA Curaflex system is essential to the success of the floating hotel as it provides the perfect sealing system for penetrations and against pressing water for pipes and cables with special dimensions, such as those used on Good Hotel.
Leighton, Shrewsbury, SY5 6SQ
T: 01952 510050 E: sales@interflow.co.uk
ENQUIRY 110 www.interflow.co.uk
OMNIE UFH system supplied for accessible home
OMNIE has donated one of its Staples pipework systems for the construction of a fully wheelchair accessible home that has been built to accommodate former Royal Marine Corporal Phil Eaglesham and his family, after he contracted a serious illness on overseas service and can now no longer walk. OMNIE was amongst a number of building product manufacturers to make donations in kind, with the 600 metre of Staples underfloor heating pipe and made-to-measure manifold being provided to keep the entire ground floor of the twostorey property at a carefully controlled temperature. Designed to create room temperatures of 19, 21 and 22 centigrade, the pipe layouts were securely clipped down over thermal insulation before a wet screed was laid to provide good heat transference.
18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL T: 01392 363605 E: projects@omnie.co.uk
ENQUIRY 111 www.omnie.co.uk
Titon adds semi flexible sound attenuators to its MVHR portfolio
Titon has introduced Semi Flexible Sound Attenuators for use with its HRV Q Plus range of MVHR systems. The new products consist of a strong, multi-layered, corrugated and perforated aluminium inner duct, which is surrounded by an aluminium/polyester laminated outer jacket. The space between the inner and outer duct is filled with 25mm sound absorbing material. Quick and simple to install, the Semi Flexible Sound Attenuators minimise air flow resistance, providing acoustic and thermal insulation, while fulfilling BS EN 13180: Ventilation for Buildings – Ductwork. The new attenuators can be installed directly onto the outlet of the MVHR unit, reducing both the duct and breakout noise levels.
894 The Crescent Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ
T: 01206 814879 E: ventsales@titon.co.uk
www.titon.co.uk
ENQUIRY 112
A new animation from Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting how commercial premises can benefit from reliable, renewable heating to help reduce energy bills whilst also qualifying for 20 years of Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. Heat pumps are recognised by both EU and UK Governments as renewable because they maximise the amount of heating for every kilowatt of electricity consumed. The short animation focuses on two renewable heat pump products in the market-leading Ecodan range, with the packaged, Monobloc CAHV air source system and the CRHV ground or water-source solution. Both will connect to radiators or underfloor heating systems and can work independently or in conjunction with other heating systems.
T: 01707 282880
E: commercialheating@meuk.mee.com
www.mitsubishielectric.com
