Specification Product Update Issue 03 2017

Welcome

There remains a fair amount of pessimism surrounding construction at present with political; and economic uncertainty combining to prompt many to paint a gloomy picture.

Add in rising material costs and most recent industry surveys have been fairly downbeat in nature. However, it is always worth casting the net a little wider when it comes to the construction industry to see what others think.

It is heartening, therefore, to see the latest Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) monthly Future Trends workload index, a tool used by the Institute to measure member’s confidence in the economy, shows architects’ confidence in future work prospects remains stable.

RIBA Executive Director Members, Adrian Dobson, said: “Commentary received this month from our participating practices continues to suggest a broadly stable market for architectural services.

“A number of correspondents have commented that the market for private house extensions remains particularly

buoyant, but that much of this work is financed via remortgaging and is therefore highly sensitive to any correction in house prices.

“At the larger project scale, it seems that infrastructure is likely to continue to be prioritised in terms of public sector capital investment, and sectors such as transport and energy infrastructure are seen as increasingly important by a number of larger practices. There continues to be growing interest in the PRS housing sector as financial institutions begin to become more actively engaged, building upon experience in student housing provision.”

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Sika Sarnafil

Rubik’s cube roof solved by Contour Roofing and Sika Sarnafil

Following last year’s NFRC Roofing Awards win, Sika Sarnafil Registered Contractor Contour Roofing, has once again been recognised for its outstanding work, making the shortlist in the Single Ply category. With the success of its previous award-winning project, Ewart Grove, a London residential new build, Contour was called on again by client Paul Simon Homes to offer a premium waterproofing solution for Cheltenham House. Another new build project in London, comprising of 11 luxury apartments, the entire roof and vertical works are shaped like a Rubik’s Cube – a puzzle that was no match for Contour Roofing’s problem solving skills. Originally specified with metal cladding, the client wished to replicate this look for less cost, while achieving the same beautiful finish.

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

ENQUIRY 3 gbr.sarnafil.sika.com

Polypipe

CRL Stone

CRL Stone launches new collection

CRL Stone has launched two stunning new ranges of surfaces crafted from quartz and porcelain. CRL Quartz is a highly durable engineered quartz stone, available in 32 colours, with a polished finish and in thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm. The extra-large slabs measure up to 3200 x 1650mm, enabling designers and architects to achieve better consistency other large surfaces such as kitchen worktops. It is non-porous, stain, scratch, heat and shock resistant. Ceralsio is a beautiful, hard-wearing and versatile range of porcelain surfaces, available in 27 colours and three thicknesses – 12mm for a slim worktop, 10mm for floor tiling and 6mm for wall cladding. Totally impermeable, porcelain is completely stain and scratch resistant, very thermally stable and shock resistant, making it ideal for the kitchen and bathroom.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale OL16 4NW T: 01706 863 600 E: contact@crlstone.co.uk

www.crlstone.co.uk

Polypipe launches Elegance

Colour as more homeowners repair rather than relocate

The UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic piping, rainwater systems and underfloor heating, Polypipe, is looking to add colour and vibrancy to the rainwater market with the launch of its Elegance Colour range. Elegance Colour is the only high quality rainwater guttering system available in 11 vibrant colours across three collections, providing architects and developers with the chance to add an extra feature to their designs. Elegance Colour provides a choice of distinct hand-applied colours incorporating Anti-Chip Technology, which can be supplied in a cast iron or matte finish. The rainwater collection, which includes colours such as Chartwell Green, Brilliant Blue and Pastel Pink allow a property to stand out from the rest of the street.

Polypipe, Broomhouse Lane, Doncaster DN12 1ES T: 01709 770000 E: elegancecolour@polypipe.com

ENQUIRY 4 www.polypipe.com/elegancecolour

Saint-Gobain

Vortx range extended by Saint-Gobain PAM UK

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has extended its range of cast iron Vortx roof outlets to include 880 and 45o angled outlets with flat and domed grates for flat roofs. The new range is available in three sizes with a 4”, 3” or 2” BSP threaded joint, with range of spigot adaptors concentric and eccentric to connect smaller pipe diameters.

Designed and manufactured for a long durable life, the cast iron flat grates are sheradised, the domed grates are polyester coated and the bodies of the outlets have a grey epoxy coating. The Vortx range consists of floor, roof and shower drainage products and a range of stainless steel channels and gullies.

Binley Business Park, Coventry, CV3 2TT

T: 024 76 560700 E: uk.marketing@saint-gobain.com www.saint-gobain.co.uk

Pegler Yorkshire

New Terrier TRV Drives Higher Expectations

Pegler Yorkshire, the leading UK manufacturer of plumbing and heating solutions, has launched the new Terrier TRV. An evolution in the drive to provide greater flexibility, reliability and trust.

The new Terrier TRV manufactured in the UK is set to revolution domestic heat control. The design is such that it succinctly addresses the needs of contractors from its ease of installation through to meeting the demands of Building Regulations and energy performance. In addition, it offers a more stylish option with a greater user experience.

The areas in which the new Terrier TRV differs are Design, Operation and Performance.

St Catherine’s Ave, Doncaster, S Yorkshire, DN4 8DF T: 01302 560 560 E: brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk ENQUIRY 7 www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

Sangamo

Sangamo switch on to NFC

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a low powered wireless communication technology, such as a contactless bank card to tap on a card reader. Time switch manufacturer Sangamo, makers of the Round Pattern Time Switch (RPTS) range, has launched DIN rail mounted digital time switches that include NFC capability and is available using the free Sangamo Connect app on an Android NFC enabled smartphone. The switches come with a new self-optimised consumption, meaning the switch continually checks it’s using as little energy as it can for the programming status it’s in, from a maximum of 1.0W down to as little as 0.2W in standby mode – a saving of between 44-75% over standard digital time switches. The over a building, council area or even the whole country becomes significant both in terms of cost of running and the environment. Industrial Estate, Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire PA14 5XG T: 01475 745 131 E: enquiries@sangamo.co.uk

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VELUX

VELUX® adds three more sizes to curved glass rooflight range

Roof window manufacturer VELUX® has added three more sizes to its world’s first curved glass rooflight range. The VELUX curved glass rooflight, designed for flat roofs, is now available in eight different sizes and features CurveTech, an innovative curveshaped glass top that lets rainwater easily drain off the surface – even on completely flat roofs. That means daylight is able to shine through without raindrops getting in the way. The eight different sizes of rooflights provide homeowners with flexibility when looking for roof windows to match their room size. Recent research into the flat roof window market by VELUX revealed that over half of single-storey extensions in the UK have flat roofs, and over two thirds of flat roof extensions have no glazing in the roof. Woodside Way, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, KY7 4ND T: 01592 778225 E: sales@velux.co.uk

www.velux.co.uk/curvedglass

Geberit

Introducing the new Geberit tap system

The new Geberit tap system changes the thinking behind touchless technology in the washroom, with slimline elegant deck and wallmounted taps that combine aesthetic appeal with optimum hygiene and clever thinking. Electronic washbasin taps are the hygienic, water-saving option for washrooms, and now they are as big on aesthetic values as they are on practical advantages, thanks to the new Geberit tap system. Making installation straightforward and creating a clean, minimal finish, all the fixings are neatly behind the wall with a Geberit Duofix installation frame. This means that all the key components, including the robust mounting plate for the wallmounted tap, function box, washbasin fastening and the drain, are height-adjustable, with the installation frames easy to adapt to suit virtually any installation.

Geberit Sales Ltd. Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6NH T: 01926 516 800 E: enquiries@geberit.co.uk

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Product Highlights

Cembrit BBA certified slates rise to the challenge

Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates have been specified for a newly built apartment block in Poole, as the slates have provided a stunning finish to what was a challenging roof. AST Roofing installed 7,000 600x300mm blue/black Cembrit Jutland fibre cement slates, covering approximately 450m2 Jutland slates feature a smooth surface and are pre-holed, square edged and lightweight. They do not need to be graded and sorted like natural slates. The slates are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 and BS EN 492:2012 and Jutland slates have been awarded the BBA Certificate No. 03/4041. Cembrit A/A+- rated fibre cement slates can contribute to achieving an environmentally outstanding building.

Hunter Douglas’ HeartFelt wins Red Dot Award

Hunter Douglas’ Heartfelt®, a modular linear felt ceiling system, won the highest distinction in the category Product Design in the Red Dot Awards. The jury described the system, which is made of it cradle

Sto solutions chosen to protect new hospital

MSA Safety’s V-FORM™ harness raises the bar

MSA Safety is launching its V-FORM safety harness, a high-specification and competitively priced fall protection harness that offers features and strengths that reinforce the company’s position as the leading name in PPE. The V-FORM harness is the first product available in the new V range of products, named after the iconic V-Gard® safety helmet developed by MSA in 1962 and trusted by tens of millions of personal protection users across the globe. Additionally, the V-FORM harness makes outstanding work-at-height safety accessible to all by delivering MSA Safety’s market-leading standards at an exceptional price. An intuitive design ensures correct fitting first time, every time.

to cradle certified felt and comes in five shades of grey, as “one of the best products of 2017”, praising its “exceptional and innovative” design. Hunter Douglas is the first manufacturer in the world to market a modular and linear felt ceiling system and it was used in the UK for the first time at the £15 million headquarters of Moneypenny in Wales.

Some 20,000m2 of external wall insulation provided by Sto Ltd have been used on the new 1,677-bed Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow, along with a range of different Sto render finishes. The Sto products have been used to clad sections of the new hospital. StoTherm Vario M system was applied to the main hospital building on a supporting rail framework, creating a drainage cavity which provides the wall structure with a secondary line of defence from the effects of the weather. The system was finished with StoLotusan render that creates a unique microstructure surface.

A clear gloss finish outdoors with new Sadolin Yacht Varnish

Specifiers looking for a high quality gloss exterior varnish with a true clear finish can lift the lid on a new launch from the superior woodcare brand Sadolin. Sadolin Yacht Varnish has been developed in response to customer demand for a clear, traditional, high gloss varnish for use outdoors on windows, doors and conservatories. The product is ideal for use on new wood and previously coated surfaces, with a translucent finish which maintains the natural colour of the wood. Protection is also assured through its high-build barrier, developed to resist peeling and flaking with the addition of UV inhibitors for long lasting protection

Sadolin Classic – the versatile choice for decking

Specifiers looking to introduce superior wood protection to decking projects can rely on Sadolin Classic to deliver a beautiful finish with long-lasting defence. One of the most versatile products in the Sadolin range, it is particularly effective on large areas of timber such as decking, as well as cladding, fascias, decking and rough sawn timber. A range of colours are also available, with a choice of more than 40 shades. Sharon Smith, Crown Paints’ Trade Communication Manager, said: “For optimum protection, it is also ideal as a base stain on new joinery, when used in partnership with Sadolin Extra durable woodstain.”

The Ultimetal fabric with the high levels of solar refl ectance and low levels of emissivity a orded by its metallised coating provide industry leading levels of shading performance. The 50+ years’ experience of weaving glass-fi bre based shading fabrics producing the highest levels of performance from the thinnest of materials. The Ultimetal fabric is less than one quarter of a millimetre thick, permitting a blind of over 3.0 metres in height to be stored in a cassette of less than 55mm square. Powder coated to match the window frames, the blinds become almost invisible.

Light transmission levels for the fabric in single figures can remove glare, improving workspaces and comfort zones alike. Solar reflectance (Rs) of over 70% can reduce heat gain through the glass by 25%, 40% to over 50% dependant on glass properties. The blinds also improve the insulation of the window by 15%, 20%, 30% or more, reducing temperature loss.

Product Highlights

CIBSEapproved CPD module.

The latest CPD has been meticulously designed to help building services engineers maximise the benefits of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) when incorporated within a commercial heating system. The module considers all major aspects of commercial CHP installations, including: how to size a CHP unit and the different design approaches for optimum running times and efficiencies; fundamentals of a thermally-led CHP installation, including correctly sizing a buffer vessel/thermal store; followed by details on combining a CHP with gas condensing boilers.

The new CPD is delivered alongside a worked example in a hotel application, allowing attendees to apply the key learning objectives in a typical commercial environment.

Rockwool rainscreen duo slab becomes bba approved

ROCKWOOL is delighted to announce that its RAINSCREEN DUO SLAB® has become the first stone wool product to receive approval by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for use in Ventilated rainscreen systems.

Abet shelters the rescuers

P C Henderson’s Flexirol Multidirectional adds flexibility

P C Henderson’s Flexirol Multidirectional door hardware proves to be the ideal solution for today’s open-plan workspaces. Fergus Pickard, Product Development Director at P C Henderson, commented: “Glass partition doors using our Flexirol Multidirectional hardware can provide huge amounts of flexibility to open-plan office designs. When open, for example, these systems can be stored to the side in a stacking formation, allowing for a clear, free flowing space that is accessible and useable by all occupants. “When closed, they can assist in creating quiet, private working areas whilst providing a clear visual throughout, retaining the open and honest environments many companies want to embody.”

BBA certification is recognised throughout the construction industry and is a sought after accreditation for manufacturers. It is also incredibly important to specifiers, as it is a mark of quality, safety and reliability that provides reassurance of the product.

Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to clad the exterior of the RNLI Station in Brighton Marina. Designed and supplied by Aliva UK, MEG 414 was chosen to match the ceramic facades of the surrounding buildings and was face fixed with colour coded rivets. The cladding envelopes the Station, keeping staff and crew warm and dry in the harshest of weathers. Carrying a BBA Agrément Certificate, MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings, balconies and other applications. It features high resistance to temperature, climate shock, weathering, UV light and impact.

Methven Introduces Airstream Range to UK Market

Methven, the global designer and manufacturer of premium showers and tapware, has extended its catalogue of products with the introduction of its new Airstream™ range.

Methven’s Airstream technology draws air into the shower, allowing it to mix with the water, creating more voluminous water droplets and resulting in a refreshing, rain-like shower experience. The Airstream shower experience can also be personalised via the three function spray options - Full Body, Massage and Combination Spray. Methven’s Easy Click technology allows users to switch between the spray settings with a simple click of a button.

The RB Club is open for business

Stairpart refurbishment specialist Richard Burbidge has launched the new RB Club, designed to support installer customers.

The RB Club is free to sign-up to and provides members with a range of marketing and sales materials, along with tips and advice to support sales of stairparts throughout the year. Members will also receive bi-monthly emails which include cashback vouchers and special purchase offers. Additional content will be added to the club website on a bi-monthly basis providing a valuable resource for trade professionals. In addition to the resources available Richard Burbidge is also offering new members £100 cash back off their next order.

ELCO Heating Solutions has introduced a new

Schlüter®-KERDI-LINE

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

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

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

Making the decision to choose Schlüter-Systems even easier.

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

Contemporary copper in Australia Product Highlights

A World Architecture Festival Finalist in 2016, this apartment building designed by SJB, in a prominent Sydney location is defined by its restrained palette of quality materials, including Nordic Copper from Aurubis.

Commanding expansive views over Sydney Harbour, 10 Wylde Street is a 7-storey contemporary building set in an urban fabric originating from early colonial grand residences and the first apartment buildings in Australia. The northern façade elevated above neighbouring buildings is characterised by its transparency and fineness of detailing, with thin metal window framing, slender columns and folded copper edge details. This open elevation is contained by the elongated roman profile brick masonry forms of the other three facades.

Distinctive copper ‘wings’ to the rear façade enable small triangular balconies to project from the monolithic masonry, screening them from the south and directing views towards the city and harbour. A subtle pattern of perforations in the Nordic Standard copper screens provides solar shading and privacy from adjacent buildings. Nordic Standard copper was selected as a natural material that will age gracefully.

Nordic Standard is produced by Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. In addition to Nordic Standard, other Aurubis architectural surfaces include Nordic Brown preoxidised copper with either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment. Various Nordic Green and Nordic Blue factory-applied patinas have also been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world.

Aurubis copper alloys include Nordic Brass – now also available pre-weathered – Nordic Bronze and the innovative Nordic Royal with a long-lasting golden colour. Aurubis is part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. For more information email: g.bell@aurubis.com or visit: www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural

Howe Green Ltd

Howe Green Ltd makes a splash

Howe Green supplied access covers for the £25m East Riding Leisure in Bridlington. Nine of Howe Green’s Medium Duty 7500 316 Grade Series Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers were fitted into the ceramic tiled floor around the pool surround in the main pool area. The access covers were infilled with anti-slip porcelain floor tiles to provide a flush finish, both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

The seamless fit ensures the reduced risk of slips/trips in an inclusive swimming pool environment designed for a variety of end users.The access covers provide quick, easy access for the maintenance of the pool sumps and balance tanks located beneath the tiling.

Marsh Lane, Ware, SG12 9QQ T: 01920 463230 E: info@howegreen.co.uk

ENQUIRY 29 www.howegreen.com

Freefoam

Grey is the new white!

There is an undeniable trend within the housebuilding market from white towards colour when choosing replacement windows, doors and roofline products. Grey is rapidly becoming the new white! Introduced last year, the Anthracite Grey rainwater range is an exact match (RAL No.7016) to the already popular fascia and soffit products and coordinates with many popular shades of window frames and door finishes. With a 77mm depth and a 116mm width, the Deep gutter is designed to manage the increasing levels of rainfall that are being experienced throughout the UK. Available with the full range of matching fittings including Union Brackets, Running Outlets and Hoppers, and manufactured using co-extruded PVC-U, the Freefoam Freeflow range offers a long lasting, leak free, no fade, low maintenance solution all with a ten year guarantee. 77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JP T: 01604 591110 E: info@freefoam.com ENQUIRY 30 www.freefoam.com

Roofglaze

Making the most of daylight with Flatglass rooflights

Our range of Flatglass rooflights are an aesthetically-pleasing and cost-effective way to bring extra daylight into both commercial and residential buildings. Roofglaze’s Online Shop offers various stock sizes of Fixed and Hinged Flatglass rooflights, as well as the opportunity to add Ritec ClearShield treatments to protect your purchase. We have also recently added some stock sizes of Walk-on and Sliding Flatglass rooflights, which provides a quick and easy way to buy these more complex units for your project. 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.

11 Howard Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8ET T: 01480 474 797 E: sales@roofglaze.co.uk

www.roofglaze.co.uk

Yeoman Shield

Stylish rainwater systems complement unique development

Among the fairways of the former Humberston Golf Course, meticulously designed residences were constructed by Cyden Homes to take maximum advantage of the natural environment. With the different styles and finishes to the houses, it was important that the chosen rainwater system emulated the uniqueness of the buildings’ exteriors. Yeoman Rainguard’s SL Aluminium half round 125 x 75mm gutters along with 75mm dia. down pipes, in a distinctive mill finish, were installed on the residences with Plain Cast Aluminium Hoppers added to some garage/out buildings. Being an extremely durable product Rainguard SL Aluminium rainwater systems will offer a long and maintenance free lifecycle, add to the fact that it is a 100% recyclable material, it becomes an ecologically sound choice.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: SallyAnn@yeomanshield.com ENQUIRY 32

www.rainguard.co.uk

EE Ingleton Perforated Image Panels

E E Ingleton have completed further projects using their new PicPerf© image perforation system. Using the new software, anodised aluminium panels were manufactured for Thames Archtectural, and installed in Berkeley Homes Victory Pier luxury apartment development in Gillingham, as well as for ambulance bay screen panels at University College Hospital in London. Both projects called for very high open area panels to meet ventilation requirements, whilst retaining striking images and patterns. The Victory Pier panels feature seven different waterbirds along the car park frontage, whilst the UCL installation was based on the architect’s ‘funky trees’ concept. The PicPerf© system is proving highly effective where designers require a visually striking and unique installation.

Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EZ, South Yorkshire UK T: 0114 275 7834 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk

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Canal Engineering

Lightweight drains for showers & changing facilties

In the leisure industry a hygienic environment is a high priority. A cleaning regime usually occurs multiple times per day to ensure the environment is up to standard and maintained for their customers and staff using the facilities. Often in larger environments, a considerable amount of cleaning product and water is used to ensure the facilities are properly managed. This amount liquid needs a suitable drainage system to accommodate all of the waste water. In most cases, a lightweight drainage design is chosen, which allows the drain cover to be removed with ease and assist the daily cleaning of the drain channel where build-up of unwanted waste can occur. This allows the operative to remove and dispose of the waste appropriately preventing system blockages and bad smells.

Lenton Lane Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG7 2PQ T: 01159 866 321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk

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Remmers

Remmers Sets Sail at Red Wharf Bay

Red Wharf Bay Sailing & Watersports Club is set in an area of outstanding beauty at Traeth Bychan on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. The member’s clubhouse has been sited here for over 50 years due to its suitable sailing waters. The members of the committee decided that the exterior of the building was looking a little tired and a refresh was needed before the new season started at Easter.

Remmers Compact Opaque PU topcoat was selected for the job due to its performance characteristics and suitability to coastal locations. Over two weekends of good weather, the clubhouse was transformed and the new colour gave the clubhouse the refreshed look it deserved.

Unit B1, The Fleming Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9NN T: 01293 594 010 E: sales@remmers.co.uk

www.remmers.co.uk

Sioo Wood

Discoloured untreated larch facade

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. The surface is very easy to wipe down making maintenance simpler. The Sioo:x treatment reinforces and strengthens the wood surface and is very easy to apply. It is applied once as against the necessity of annual treatments with oils.

T: 07788 54 2859

E: sioouk@icloud.com

www.sioo.co.uk

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Cellecta

Cellecta, the UK’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic & Thermal Insulation have launched their latest product range to an everexpanding Acoustic range with the introduction of RUBBERfon® ULTRATOP & RUBBERfon® IMPACT. Made from 100% Recycled Rubber and Cork content, the product is suitable for all floor finishes including ceramic tiles, vinyl, wood and laminates. “The importance of offering the right variety of products remains core to the business – Customer demand, and market needs have been a major driving force for this addition with orders already been taken.” Lee BaxterSouthern Divisional Sales & Technical Director. Following extensive testing, RUBBERfon® ULTRATOP & RUBBERfon® IMPACT have excellent Sound Proofing & Noise Reduction acoustic performance. Innovation House, Norman Close, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2NF T: 01634 296 677 E: technical@cellecta.co.uk

Hauraton

FIBRETEC® Coloured gratings for RECYFIX® PRO & FASERFIX®

KS

In addition to the popular BLACK version, FIBRETEC gratings are now available in three pastel colours. Moulded using coloured PA-GF granules, BLACK is joined by SAND (Light Tan), FERN (Light Green), and STONE (Mid Grey). These FIBRETEC gratings are available with the company’s RECYFIX PRO 100 and FASERFIX KS 100 channels, both providing a loading category of Class C250. In all cases, the FIBRETEC grating has an intake cross section of 372cm²/m. RECYFIX PRO 100 channels are moulded from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP). Available in various heights ranging from 75mm to 250mm they provide drainage cross sections from 35cm² to 192cm². The heaviest one metre channel, with the FIBRETEC grating fitted, is only 5.8kg. Unit 4 Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk ENQUIRY 38 www.hauraton.co.uk

LedHero

600mm x 600mm 24w Super Efficient Recessed ‘Slimline’ LED Panels

LedHero is proud to present our most efficient LED product yet. Our 600mm x 600mm Recessed Panel - with a phenomenal power usage / performance ratio. With build quality and appearance matching that of our standard 40w 600mm x 600mm Recessed Panel, reliability and application are identical. However, a serious difference is noticeable in performance and running costs. An incredible 3,200lm output is achieved with energy consumption at just 24w, making this product the ultimate cost effective, high performance lighting solution on the European market. This remarkable power / performance ratio means opting for Super-Efficient LED Panels could cut your R.O.I by up to 40% on standard industry panels. We also supply High Bay Fittings, Floodlights, Round LED Panels and more. LED HERO LTD, 2 Ebor Court, Retford DN22 7WF T: 01777 703 215 E: sales@ledhero.co.uk

ENQUIRY 39 www.ledhero.co.uk

FH Brundle

Illumirail – LED light system for handrails

Illumirail is a stylish and practical lighting application for incorporating into handrailing installations. With the choice of RGB, coloured and bright white LEDs, it doesn’t just aesthetically provide the finishing touch to any handrail project, it also offers a solution to safety and security issues surrounding dark stairwells and walkways. Illumirail can be fitted in wall mounted or post mounted handrailing.

There are 2 choices for illuminating your handrail: Bar System - fitted into our standard split tube handrail Pod System - can be fitted in any round Ø 42.4 - 48.3mm handrail system. Also retrofittable

24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com ENQUIRY 40 www.fhbrundle.co.uk

Cellecta expands its portfolio with the addition of RUBBERfon®

Saving with SuDS External Works

Concrete

Of course, developments need paving – whether for roads, parking, shared spaces or play. But permeable paving also provides an inherent drainage system that requires no additional land take for water storage, treatment or conveyance. It also addresses both flooding and pollution issues by storing and cleaning water runoff at source. This technology eliminates pipework, gulleys and manholes, and generally costs less than conventional drainage and paving.

In fact, concrete block permeable paving can also accept runoff from other impermeable paving and roofs, giving further savings. It can simply infiltrate rainwater falling on it straight into permeable ground, after removing pollutants. But more commonly in the UK, less permeable conditions – such as clay – can reduce infiltration and on brownfield sites existing pollutants may preclude infiltration. Here, permeable paving is used to collect and store water on site during storms, before gradual discharge of some or all water to sewers or watercourses later, thus avoiding surcharging and flooding.

Urban Development

At Riverside Court in Stamford, Lincolnshire – a high-density (106 units/ hectare) town-centre housing scheme with SuDS designed by Robert Bray Associates – most public areas between the buildings are concrete block permeable paving, which also accepts runoff from other paved areas and roofs. In addition to infiltration to the ground, stored and cleaned water also passes from the paving directly into planted rills and canals, enhancing the courtyard environment.

With SuDS schemes, concrete block permeable paving removes waterborne pollution and provides a gradual flow of clean water at the head of the ‘management train’. Water in open SuDS features on the surface can then be used to enhance landscape design and biodiversity. From the rills and canals, any remaining water can eventually flow out into the adjacent River Welland. This SuDS scheme is made up almost entirely of concrete

block permeable paving and eliminates any sewer connections.

Low Cost Drainage

Following over 25 years use, concrete block permeable paving has proved to be a predictable, reliable and lowcost SuDS technique. Its capability to attenuate water flow during rainfall for gradual discharge is well known. But this principle is optimised for greater cost efficiency by considering distinct storage ‘compartments’ of permeable paving using straightforward flow control devices with an orifice – accessible for observation and adjustment if needed – on the outlet.

This technique enables water storage to be strategically deployed around a development within permeable paving compartments, each with a flow control demonstrating compliance to local authorities as part of the SuDS design approval process. It maximises the potential for water to be stored on site beneath paving that is needed anyway, avoiding dedicated water storage structures on valuable land, as well as their associated excavation and construction costs.

Similar techniques maximise storage in permeable paving on sloping sites, using terraces of compartments separated by simple check dams incorporating flow controls. And flow controls can be used to retain water and make the most of available infiltration, so reducing discharge.

Design Freedom

Of course, paved surfaces help to define the character of any development. The growing choice of concrete block permeable paving products available from Interpave manufacturers – with numerous shapes, styles, finishes and colours – allows real design freedom. At the same time, permeable paving can provide a completely level, well-drained, firm and slip-resistance surface accessible to all, without the need for cross-falls, channels, gulleys or other interruptions. Rainwater ‘ponding’ is eliminated, reducing the risk of ice forming on the surface and preventing splashing from standing water.

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block permeable paving for sustainable drainage (SuDS) helps meet current planning requirements while cutting costs and avoiding land-take, says the trade body Interpave.

Grass Concrete

Dry-Build Solutions from Grass Concrete

Moving up from ground level to vertical landscaping; Grass Concrete best known their Grasscrete brand, has a line-up of vertical landscaping products, the Betoconcept range. The range meets growing demand for both retaining walls that combines reduced noise levels with attractive vertical landscapes, offering a real variety of planting options as an alternative to what would be otherwise dull and un-inspiring structures. Retaining walls on road highways or the simplest garden or boundary walls now feature: planting, colour, shape or textured finish. The Betoconcept range brings different shapes and styles to accommodate planting on high or low walls with; Betoatlas, Betoflor, Betotitan, Leromur, Betojar, Betoplus and Betonap products.

Haddonstone

Fine architectural stonework supplied to prestigious Poundbury project

Haddonstone, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fine architectural stonework and landscape ornaments, was honoured to be chosen to supply stonework to the prestigious Poundbury project - an urban extension of Dorchester advocated by The Prince of Wales.

Working closely with architect Ben Pentreath, the main contractor C G Fry & Son Ltd and the fixing contractor Henley Stone, Haddonstone manufactured a wide range of bespoke architectural stonework designs to create custom classical facades for the main building. Haddonstone’s designs have also been used extensively throughout the development. For more information contact Haddonstone to discuss your requirements or visit the website. The Forge House, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DB T: 01604 770711 E: info@haddonstone.co.uk

www.grasscrete.com

Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379 443 E: info@grasscrete.com ENQUIRY 43

www.haddonstone.com

SUREGREEN

SUREGREEN stands the test of time

SUREGREEN PP50 is a porous paver that can provide a solution to a wide range of trafficking needs, especially in providing a stable, hardworking free draining surface for grassed or gravel areas. The application might be a busy commerical car park, driveway, or an emergency access route. SUREGREEN PP50 plastic paving grid for ground reinforcement has been designed using carefully selected recycled plastics to be used in demanding circumstances. This heavy duty polymer and its interlocking nature provides a robust surface able to withstand the dynamic & lateral loads that vehicles impose on it. The SUREGREEN PP50 when installed correctly will provide a hardwearing, robust and permeable free draining surface that is SuDS compliant and would have an expected lifetime of 25 years.

2 Croft Way, Eastways, Witham CM8 2FB

T: 01376 503869 E: sales@sure-green.com

www.sure-green.com

Wybone

Manufacturing a stylish garden

Leading litter and recycling manufacturer Wybone have introduced a new range of Square Flower Planters, manufactured from quality galvanised steel, and powder coated to offer an expert finish. Available in a choice of pastel shades, the planters add a touch of colour to their surroundings; with added drainage holes to ensure rainwater can run out of the bottom.

Using the same manufacturing techniques as their litterbins, these planters are built to beat the elements and maintain a stylish appearance. Wybone are offering 10% off your first planter order using the code SPU10. Visit wybone.co.uk to redeem the discount.

Mason Way, Platts Common Industrial Estate, Barnsley, S74 9TF T: 01226 352333 E: hello@wybone.co.uk

www.wybone.co.uk

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EverEdge

Halestem Steel Edging – For Hard Landscaping

EverEdge Halestem is an L shaped edge made in the UK from high tensile galvanised steel.

Halestem is designed for use specifically in hard landscaping projects and works with asphalt/tarmac, resin bonded surfaces, paving and stone. Available in a variety of heights and in a rigid or flexible option, the EverEdge Halestem range has been widely used in parks, on roof gardens as well as for public and private driveways, paths and patios.

Halestem is made from 2mm thick steel and the top edge is rolled over. This provides both strength and safety and gives a 6mm thick wide top bead.

Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4WL T: 01453 731717 E: enquiries@everedge.co.uk ENQUIRY 47 www.everedge.co.uk

Koppers

Timber Preservative

Koppers Performance Chemicals is the global leader in timber preservatives, working in partnership with the industry to enhance the natural durability of timber in agricultural, construction, landscaping and utility applications.

Synomonous with innovation, Koppers Performance Chemicals’ product portfolio contains some of the most trusted and valued brands in the Industry, notably Celcure®, MicroPro®, Protim®, Exterior Fire X®, Koppers Fire-Pro and Aquatan®.

Protim Solignum Ltd. Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LS T: 01628 486 644 E: kpc@koppers.eu ENQUIRY 48 www.kopperspc.eu

Brett Landscaping

Stamford paving range goes from strength to strength

Brett Landscaping has introduced Stamford Ultra, the latest edition to the hugely successful patio paving range. The classic Stamford economy wet-cast concrete flag paving range, with its simple riven styling, offers exceptional value when it comes to creating paths, patios and utility areas around the home. Now for 2017 this range will be augmented by Stamford Ultra which adds more variety than ever before. The gently rippled texture of Stamford Ultra provides a completely different aesthetic to the range giving customers a fantastic alternative to the riven surface of regular Stamford paving. Stamford Ultra is available in single size packs of 450x450mm flags covering 13.54m2 in a choice of three colours.

Sileby Rd, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough LE12 8LS T: 0845 608 0570 E: landscapinginfo@brett.co.uk ENQUIRY 49 www.brettpaving.co.uk

Gatic

Gatic’s CastSlot installed at prestigious new retail development

Gatic’s CastSlot drainage system has been installed at Queens Retail Park, a new 16 acre retail development in Preston. Designed by architects Cassidy and Ashton, the project required major works of the external soft and hard landscaping. Gatic’s CastSlot with a Treadsafe option was specified as the slot drain for the landscaped areas. CastSlot is an innovative slot drainage system designed with an unobtrusive profile that sits discreetly within concrete, asphalt or block paving. Its Treadsafe option reduces the slot opening from 30mm wide to 2 x 9mm wide slots making the channel safe to cross for pedestrians. The reduction in slot opening has no impact on the intake capacity of the system. Poulton Close, Dover, CT17 0UF T: 01304 203545 E: info@gatic.com ENQUIRY 50 www.gatic.com

Think outside the 215×102.5x65mm box! Bricks & Blocks

Wienerberger launches new long-format bricks via innovative online platform.

In response to the growing trend for architects and designers exploring a wider variety of brick sizes, Wienerberger, the UK’s leading provider of building material solutions, has announced the launch of seven new long format bricks to its Roman range.

• The introduction of these seven new bricks is in direct response to the rising popularity of longer, thinner brick formats.

• Each of the new bricks are 400x100x40mm offering a very long, slender design option and they all have a desirable waterstruck texture that adds distinctiveness and character to builds.

• Wienerberger’s Roman range now includes ten products with size options up to 510mm long available.

• The wide range of colours available open up ample aesthetic possibilities.

• The Roman Range is ideal for design projects looking to make a statement.

• Whether it be for a whole facade or to help give a distinguished feature to specific areas of a building, the new bricks provide a versatile and striking brick solution that can benefit many types of architectural projects.

• As well as the enhanced Roman range, Wienerberger offers its Megaline range which also provides longer, thinner formats but with a very different look to the Roman range.

• The Megaline range is manufactured using an extrusion process that gives the bricks a very precise shape.

• Available in 288x88x48mm format in five colours, the range offers architects and designers a clean, crisp, contemporary aesthetic design option for their projects.

• To showcase both ranges, Wienerberger will be featuring them on Take A Closer Look, an online platform designed to give customers an in-depth view of the organisation’s unrivalled selection of clay facing bricks

Richard Brown, Category Marketing Manager at Wienerberger, commented:

“We’re thrilled to be launching these new bricks into our Roman range. Longer, thinner formats are really in vogue at

the moment and the new colours and textures we have developed offer some really exciting design opportunities. Both our Roman and Megaline products are perfect for designers looking to make a distinctive statement on their projects and the variety we are now able to offer gives architects and specifiers even more of a chance to make their finished projects really stand out. Featuring both of these ranges on our Take a Closer Look platform makes it really easy for our customers to see what we are able to offer them in this space as well as give them the opportunity for access BIM data, explore case studies and order samples.” Enquiry 51

Handmade heritage from Ibstock

Ibstock, the UK’s largest brick maker, is offering specifiers the opportunity to step back in time and see for themselves, first-hand, the rich heritage and expert craftsmanship involved in creating each and every one of its truly handmade bricks at its site in Swanage.

Ibstock

Handmade heritage from Ibstock

Ibstock is offering specifiers the opportunity to step back in time and see for themselves, first-hand, the rich heritage and expert craftsmanship involved in creating each and every one of its truly handmade bricks at its site in Swanage.

Its team of expert brickmakers have carefully honed their skills. Hand thrown into pre-sanded moulds, each brick takes on the characteristics of its maker, a ‘signature’ which cannot be replicated by any machine. And, it is this process, together with the kiln settings and firing, which produces bricks with unique personality. A comprehensive portfolio including more than 390 mould options is available from the Swanage brickworks.

Swanage Factory, Godlingston, Swanage, BH19 3DH T: 0844 800 4576 E: enquiries@ibstock.co.uk

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Imperial Bricks

Choose the right brick with new interactive Brick

Matcher app

Imperial Bricks, the leading traditional handmade brick supplier in the UK, has created an app to help architects and specifiers identify the right brick for their projects. Whether out on site or in the office, the app makes it easy to view Imperial’s entire range of bricks and the relevant technical data.

Users can upload a picture of existing brickwork, and Imperial Bricks’ expert team will send the closest brick match from its range – usually an exact match. Enter the dimensions of a wall, and the built-in brick calculator will determine how many bricks are required in either imperial or metric sizes. Users can also specify the brickwork bond – or pattern - used for an accurate estimation.

Grindle House Farm, Grindle Road, Grindle, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9JR T: 01952 750816 E: sales@imperialbricks.co.uk ENQUIRY 54 www.imperialbricks.co.uk

H+H

H+H adds module to its popular online academy H+H has launched a third module onto its already popular online training academy. ‘Benefits of Aircrete for Separating Walls’ joins ‘What is Aircrete’ and ‘How Aircrete is Used’ as in-depth learning modules on the benefits and uses of aircrete in housebuilding.

The five minute e-learning course defines separating and flanking walls before detailing the thermal and acoustic benefits of using aircrete in construction and why aircrete is the ideal choice for use in cavity separating walls. H+H aircrete is ideally suited for the construction of both loadbearing and non-loadbearing internal walls. It creates a more robust partition, adding overall rigidity to the structure, making it less prone to damage and easier to fix to than studwork.

H+H UK Limited, Celcon House, Ightham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 9H T: 01732 886333 E: info@hhcelcon.co.uk

www.hhacademy.co.uk

Ancon

Ancon

MDC Brickwork Support Installation Video

A new video highlighting the product benefits and demonstrating the installation process of the Ancon MDC brickwork support system is now available.

Ancon MDC is a bespoke brickwork support system that can carry over 8 metres of brickwork and accommodate any width of cavity from 40mm in its standard form.

They are available in various configurations and are ideal for supporting special masonry features. The brackets are welded to the angle and the material content of both components is optimised to ensure the most economic solution is designed.

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

www.ancon.co.uk

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

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Dow Building Solutions

XENERGY™ SL and MK™ is specified for phases of Royal Wharf

development

Dow Building Solutions’ XPS solutions have been specified for buildings at the Royal Wharf development in London. 34000m2 of XENERGY™ SL 160mm and XENERGY™ MK is being supplied over two development phases to the main roofing contractor Turners. Dow will be deploying its extensive product knowledge to provide assistance during all stages of the design process, ensuring that the benefits of XENERGY™SL are realised. Dow’s XENERGY™ SL product is endorsed by the British Board of Agrément (BBA), which provides a recognised symbol of quality and reassurance for the construction industry. This mark provides reassurance of the products of quality, safety and reliability, and provides designers and specifiers with independent data on performance.

2 A. Proctor Group

Timber cladding - the natural choice for energy efficient homes

Canjaere timber cladding from the A. Proctor Group has been supplied for an exciting new housing development for property developer Eskdale Homes. The timber is treated using a unique process, which improves its performance, and protects the wood against moisture and preserves the finished look, backed by a 30-year maintenance warranty against rot and decay. Canjaere Classic comes in a range of natural colour finishes, combined with its high performance properties and the accompanying 30 year warranty, it provides the developer and client with total confidence in the longevity of the product. The Val-UTherm® kits were engineered to achieve outstanding thermal performance and include Reflectashield TF 0.81, a vapour permeable low emissivity membrane for use externally on timber frame buildings. Enquiry

3 Mapei

Mapei render system used for housing project

Mapei’s external render system has been installed on a plot of 10 new build properties for a housing project in Plymouth. Richard Brown Plastering Contractors Ltd hand applied 3000m2 of Mapei’s render only system, using Mapewall GPR reinforced with Mapetherm Net to provide a water repellent basecoat. Finishing products Silancolor Base Coat primer and Silancolor Tonachino 1.5mm silicon topcoat were then applied to the houses, which are constructed of a medium density blockwork. Mapewall GPR is a general purpose render suitable for rendering and levelling internal and external masonry substrates, in thicknesses up to 15mm per layer, to an overall maximum thickness of 40mm. Mapetherm Net can be applied between layers. The glass fibre mesh is suitable for reinforcing Mapei render only systems, and Mapetherm thermal insulation systems.

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SIG Performance Technology

SIG Performance Technology Launches

‘Chi-Gasket’

for Rainscreen Cladding

SIG Performance Technology has launched the Chi-Gasket, a new component for through-wall rainscreen construction which has been developed to support the streamlining of external wall footprints whilst facilitating Building Regulation compliance. Designed for use in all buildings, the Chi-Gasket delivers enhanced thermal performance in the through-wall construction and offers specific advantages for meeting the standards of Approved Document Part B (England & Wales) and Section 2 (Scotland).

Developed for use with the Nvelope rainscreen support systems, ChiGasket is simply attached to standard bracketry on-site as part of the installation process. This helps compliance as it reduces the thermal bridging and prevents the transferring of heat out of the building.

SIG plc, Hillsborough Works, Langsett Road, Sheffield, S6 2LW T: +44 (0) 330 1231769 E: chigasket@sigplc.com

Cupa Pizarras

HEAVY 3 slate results in no re-roofing in over 20

years!

HEAVY 3 slate naturally possess the density and resilience required to cope with the most volatile of weather conditions, and with an unrivalled thickness of 7.5mm this product’s quality and durability is unequivocal. A poor quality roof needs constant repair and maintenance, but when good quality slate is used, those expenses during its lifetime are extremely low. Since CUPA PIZARRAS’ slate entered the Scottish market in the early nineties there have been no HEAVY 3 slate re-roofing incidents. The slate characteristics depend on where it has been extracted. That is why it is imperative to validate the reputation from both the quarry and the company which produces it. Heavy 3 slate is quarried from the CUPA PIZARRAS No 3 quarry in northern Spain since 1892.

45 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BQ T: 01312 253 111 E: uk@cupapizarras.com

ENQUIRY 62 www.cupapizarras.com/uk/heavy3

Trespa

New trespa® products for inspiring façades

Trespa is introducing a completely new product range - Meteon® Focus - and welcoming five metallic colours to the existing Meteon® Lumen series. Designers and architects now have an entirely new range of ways to introduce innovative looks and effects for façades. Metallic reflections of light, coincidental compositions and enigmatic traces can break up surfaces and help create exciting new identities. The new Meteon® Focus range allows architects to introduce new designs which move beyond uni colours or products inspired by natural materials.

The Meteon® Focus Santiago designs are based on an abstract interpretation of a cityscape, defined by light reflections and building contours, whilst the Meteon® Focus Brooklyn designs are inspired by intriguing ephemeral traces.

35 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1TS

T: 0808 2340268 E: Info.UK@Trespa.com

www.trespa.com

Brett Martin

Brett Martin provides complete daylight package

Brett Martin Daylight Systems has supplied a range of rooflight solutions to the new £33m Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, creating a light and airy environment which offers exceptional thermal comfort for athletes. The products chosen were not only economic, reliable and easy to install by specialist contractor Keyclad, but using a combination of 19 x Ritchlight mono pitched rooflights and 120 x Xlok Ultra panel glazing systems, vented and unvented, ensured the differing aesthetic and performance requirements were met. Brett Martin’s Ritchlight mono and dual pitched skylights can be produced in any run length and offer a wide range of glazing options and U-values as low as 1.1 W/m2K.

24 Roughfort Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 4RB T: 028 9084 9999 E: mail@brettmartin.com ENQUIRY 64

www.brettmartin.com

Kalzip

Kalzip systems meet the challenge of historic hall

A key element of the revitalisation programme of Glasgow’s landmark Kelvin Hall has been the protection of the building’s original concrete barrel vault roof. The specification of a costeffective, long lasting Kalzip standing seam liner roof system, which has excellent thermal efficiency and the ability to resist high wind uplift, provided a minimum design life of 40 years. Kalzip AluPlusPatina pre-weathered roof sheets were specified because it was important that the appearance of the outer roof covering blend in sympathetically with traditional nature of this historic structure. The surface of these stucco embossed matt aluminium sheets is highly resistant to weathering and the additional treatment also significantly reduces light reflection.

Kalzip Ltd, Haydock Lane, Haydock, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9TY T: 01942 295 500 E: enquiries.uk@kalzip.com ENQUIRY 65 www.tatasteelconstruction.com

Marley Eternit

Bloor chooses cost effective

Edgemere slates

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. Bloor Homes specified the Edgemere tiles in Smooth Grey and Smooth Brown as a contemporary, yet cost effective, 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. Edgemere slates achieve an A+ rating in the BRE’s Green Guide to Specification and certification to the BES 6001 standard for Responsible Sourcing, to help to achieve extra material credits under BREEAM.

T: 01283 722588

E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk

ENQUIRY 66 www.marleyeternit.co.uk/edgemere

Aurubis

Copper in the Park

Distinctive Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding plays a unifying role in Glancy Nicholls Architects’ competitionwinning design of the Chamberlain Hall complex for the University of Birmingham. Set in a ‘listed’ historic park, the new complex replaces 20th century buildings that proved unsuitable for modern, sustainable student accommodation and unfeasible to improve. Conceived as a landmark tower with three adjacent, linear ‘finger’ wings, the complex provides 726 student rooms, split into 5 and 6 en-suite bedroomed clusters and 1-bedroom studios. Communal facilities including a bar, restaurant and conference space are provided in the ground floor of the tower.The footprint of the new complex sits within the perimeter of the previous buildings, minimising impact on the surrounding parkland.

T: 01875 812 144

E: g.bell@aurubis.com

ENQUIRY 67 www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural

Ravatherm

Hunter House Industrial Estate, Hartlepool TS25 2BE

T: 01429 855100 E: info@ravatherm.co.uk

www.ravatherm.co.uk

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YBS

Regional developer relying on YBS roof and wall membrane solutions

A property developer constructing an enclave of detached properties in an east Hertfordshire village is making extensive use of products from the portfolio of YBS Insulation, to ensure the exterior elevations offer excellent thermal performance while controlling moisture movement. The five new homes are being built by Land & County Development Ltd., at Furneux Pelham near Bishop’s Stortford, with Braintree based Helix Design Solutions Ltd. having filled the role of architect for the project. After originally considering rigid foam insulation and a conventional vapour check for the walls, the builder is employing YBS Insulation’s SuperQuilt within the timber frame construction.

Unit 1, Crags Industrial Park, Morven Street, Creswsell, Derbyshire, S80 4AJ T: 01909 721662 E: sales@ybsinsulation.com

www.ybsinsulation.com

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Marley Eternit

Marley Eternit’s JB Shingles in-spire church renovation

When the distinctive broach spire at All Saints Church in North Yorkshire suffered weather erosion and needed extensive repairs and renewal, experienced conservationists, John Coward Architects specified Marley Eternit’s rustic-looking JB Shingles for the restoration.

The low-carbon JB Shingles, deliver a long-life, effective roofing and cladding solution. Furthermore, the shingles are light to transport, quick to fix on site and require low maintenance afterwards. They come with a 40-year guarantee and were an ideal choice for this Grade II listed church, to perfectly harmonise with the surroundings.

T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk ENQUIRY 71 www.marleyeternit.co.uk

VMZinc

VMZINC engraved zinc scales for Brussels shopping centre

19,340 VMZINC® scales in AZENGAR®, Europe’s first engraved rolled zinc, have been used to create façades at Docks Bruxsel. 6,650 m² of zinc was used in a design by Art & Build Architects which has transformed an industrial wasteland. VMZINC prefabricated the scales to save time on site and enable the entire envelope to be completed in ten months. To follow the curvature at every level dimensions from 0.25 to 0.5 m² were used. The sustainable approach achieved a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating through use of canal water, recovery of heat from a nearby incinerator, harnessing solar gain and photovoltaic panels installed on green roofs. Architect Lilia Popcheva explained. “We wanted a texture that was matt, heterogeneous and luminous and loved AZENGAR’s bright, naturally pre-weathered appearance.”

Collier House, Mead Lane, Hertford, SG13 7AX

T: 01992 822288 E: vmzinc@eu.umicore.com

www.vmzinc.co.uk

Magply

Roofing contractor keeping quiet about the advantages of Magply

A Colchester based roofing contractor has been using Magply Recovery boards as part of a high specification build up, which provided its operatives with a relatively quiet as well as safe means of carrying out re-roofing works to school classrooms during lesson times. RT Roofing Services specialises in the education sector and carries out up to 20 large scale upgrade projects for premises across London and the South-east each year, with its current contract focussing on Herts and Essex High School in Bishops Stortford. While much maintenance work around school and college campuses has to be scheduled for the long summer holidays, the pressure this puts on the re-roofing works means some operations have to carry on during term time.

Bradwell Hall, Bradwell On Sea, Essex, CM0 7HX

T: 01621 776252 E: sales@magply.co.uk

www.magply.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Entrance Systems

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Garador

Garador launches visualise your door tool

Garador has launched a new websitebased tool to show exactly what a new Garador garage door will look like on a property. Garador’s Visualise your Door lets you upload a picture of a property and quickly add an image of the Garador garage door you choose, with easy adjustment to ensure it fits perfectly. You can change the style and colour of the door at the click of a button and you can choose from the entire Garador range of doors. Can be used on desktop PCs or tablets. Getting the right Garador garage door helps maximise the value of a property, and this new tool is the easiest way available to ensure you get it right. Find out more at www.garador.co.uk/visualise-yourdoor or call 01935 443792.

2 Schueco Systems

Two more Schueco Systems gain all-important q mark certification

Leading sustainable building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, has announced that as a system supplier two more of its popular sliding door systems – the Schueco ASS 70.HI lift/slide door and the Schueco ASS 70 FD folding/sliding door – have been awarded Q Mark Product Certification by Exova BM Trada. Both systems are widely specified right across the UK, being suitable for both commercial projects and the domestic market. Q Mark Product Certification covers a wide range of characteristics including weather performance, mechanical strength, operating forces, corrosion resistance of fittings and PAS 24 security. In addition, the tests certify the doors’ opening and closing performance over 50,000 operating cycles.

As a further assurance of quality, Schueco partner-fabricators with Q Mark Certification have their quality management system annually audited as well as a door security test to prove the products are being consistently and correctly manufactured. Significantly, Q-Marked companies are eligible to bid for projects covered by the police’s Secured by Design initiative. This latter scheme has been in operation for ten years and is regarded as having made a major contribution to reducing the number of burglaries. As such, windows and doors that comply with SBD specifications form part of the front line against unlawful entry and can help to reduce household insurance premiums.

For more information on the whole range of sliding and folding doors from Schueco UK, please email mkinfobox@schueco.com

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Crystal Tourniket The All-Glass Revolving Door

Creating an entrance that compliments your building’s façade is simple with Boon Edam’s Crystal Tourniket; one of the most impressive revolving doors available. Constructed almost entirely from glass, with only a few stainless-steel accents to ensure the solidity of the door, it fits seamlessly with modern glass facades, but can also be a beautiful eye catcher in more traditional buildings. To learn more visit www.boonedam.com

GEZE UK

New generation of sliding door mechanisms

GEZE UK has enhanced its range of manual sliding door mechanisms with the addition of the Rollan 40 NT, the Rollan 80 NT and the Rollan 80 NT SoftStop – a new generation of fittings which are ideal for interior use in homes and businesses.

They boast a smooth and simple operating action, are easy to fit and quiet to use. The systems can be used on doors weighing up to 40kg (Rollan 40 NT) or 80kg (Rollan 80 NT) and with any door material – wood, plastic, metal and even glass with clamped fittings.

Perfect for use in schools, offices, hotels, residential centres as well as in the home, they are ideal space savers.

GEZE UK Ltd, Blenheim Way, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SY T: +44(0) 1543 443000 E: info.uk@geze.com ENQUIRY 77 www.geze.co.uk

Eurocell

Eurocell Modus fills Bath with light

Heritage colours and kerb-side appeal were among the factors that persuaded the planning authorities of Bath that Modus PVC-U windows from Eurocell – the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products – were the appropriate alternative to timber on a prime, exposed location near the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Consisting of 136 upmarket homes selling at up to £1 million apiece, the Ensleigh estate is being developed by Bloor Homes along with another major housebuilder on a former MoD site dating from WW2 that overlooks the Georgian city and is near to its race- and golf course.

Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London WC2N 4JF T: 020 7031 8290

Boon

Eden Boon Edam creates optimum entrance solutions

All-glass revolving doors were brought to the market by global entry experts Boon Edam in 1996. Designed with an ‘always open, always closed’ principle in mind, Boon Edam’s iconic revolving doors are open for visitors to pass through with ease, while remaining closed to dirt, noise and adverse weather conditions.

Boon Edam’s impressive portfolio of products includes the popular Tourniket and Crystal Tourniket revolving doors. First created in 1903 and constructed mainly from timber, the Tourniket was the first revolving door manufactured by Boon Edam. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, with the option of three or four door wings, the Tourniket has since evolved into a highly versatile, intelligent entry solution.

Holland House, Crowbridge Road, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0GR T: +44 (0)1233 505 900 E: contact@boonedam.co.uk

ENQUIRY 78 www.boonedam.co.uk

Hunter Douglas

White paper: why sun control is so important for architects

Striking the right balance of sunlight and daylight in a building is crucial to people’s wellbeing, according to a new white paper by architectural products company Hunter Douglas. While sunlight and daylight are important sources of light and warmth, they can also cause specific problems for workers, such as glare on a computer screen. It can also lead to an overheated building, which in turns means higher air-conditioning bills. The challenge for building designers, therefore, is to ensure there is plenty of natural sunlight that does not cause discomfort. Blinds offer the ideal solution because they prevent glare and ensure visual comfort, for example functional roller blinds reduce heat entry by 50-60% and light to less than 5%.

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

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Hörmann

Hörmann offers the very best in energy efficiency and space-saving solutions

At the beginning of the year, the UK’s leading door manufacturer, Hörmann, launched two new additions to its range of Sectional and RollMatic garage doors. Both products not only offer homeowners new options when it comes to thermal efficiency, but also the latest in space-saving technology. For those seeking ways to reduce heat loss, Hörmann’s LPU 67 Thermo Sectional garage doors have been designed to achieve the company’s lowest ever U-value, providing up to 50% more thermal insulation than previous models. When it comes to space-saving technology, Hörmann’s RollMatic OD is the perfect option. Making the most out of a small space, this latest roller door from Hörmann is an ideal choice for individuals that have a low headroom availability and don’t want to compromise drive-through height.

Gee Rd, Coalville LE67 4JW T: 01530 513000 E: info@hormann.co.uk

ENQUIRY 81 www.hormann.co.uk

Strand Hardware

Strand Duoflex made to last

The window opener of choice, suiting top hung opening out sash windows made from either Timber, Aluminium ,Steel or PVC-u. A stylish and modern design with no need for packers as it comes with a unique adjustable foot which covers various size steps. The over centre design means the opener locks securely into place when the window is closed. Cycle tested to over 100.000 operations, Duoflex is one of the most robust window openers on the market.

Link bars are available in different lengths to suit various sash widths, centre rings can also be fitted to enable pole operation for high level or hard to reach windows.

Strand House, Long Street, Premier Business Park, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9DY T: 01922 639111 E: info@strandhardware.co.uk ENQUIRY 82 www.strandhardware.co.uk

Selectaglaze

Selectaglaze to launch a new stand at the Building Centre Selectaglaze is re-launching an updated exhibition stand at the Building Centre, London – coming soon! The centre represents all areas of the built environment, providing offices and exhibition space for related organisations. Selectaglaze has exhibited its secondary glazing for a number of years at the Building Centre. With an updating of the floor space, Seletaglaze took the opportunity to relocate and update their stand. Visitors can find associated information on Selectaglaze secondary glazing on the stand, illustrating its benefits of noise reduction, thermal insulation, and enhanced security. Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant Holder Selectaglaze is the leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing.

Alban Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JJ

T: 01727 837271 E: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk

www.selectaglaze.co.uk

Samuel Heath

High class closing

Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers have been used to great effect on new apartment buildings beside the River Thames. Situated at Millbank and enjoying spectacular, unrestricted views of the Thames, Riverwalk House has been designed by award-winning architects Stanton Williams for Ronson Capital Partners. The high aesthetic quality of the building’s limestone, bronze and glass exterior continues inside, where interiors feature a light, airy décor scheme, with contrasting dark-stained oak apartment doors and surrounding panels. Concealed fittings allow doors and panelling to be shown to their luxurious best. Stanton Williams specified Powermatic concealed door closers for entrance doors to the individual residences.

Leopold Street, Birmingham B12 0UJ

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

www.concealeddoorclosers.com

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Growing Safely with Kidde Safety, Security & Fire Protection

Kidde customer Bond Housing Group is rapidly expanding its rented homes operation in Lincoln and is one of the founding landlords of the Lincoln Trusted Landlord Scheme. The Group specifies only Kidde products for its ‘Grade D’ fire alarm and CO alarm systems.

Already a multi award-winning supplier of high quality HMO accommodation for over 20 years in North London, Place Group opened its Lincoln office in April 2014. Here it expanded quickly through the establishment of a fully operational letting management and development business – Bond Housing Group Lincoln – with the company already managing assets worth over £9 million.

The company invests in refurbishing period houses in the city centre, offering a range of safe, secure studio-style en-suite bedrooms plus communal kitchens and laundry rooms. Tenant safety is paramount and the company always specifies Kidde’s Firex and Slick ranges of hard-wired, interconnected smoke and heat alarms for BS 5839-6 ‘Grade D’ systems, as well as Kidde carbon monoxide alarms.

Bond Housing Group CEO Rob Hunter commented: “We choose Kidde because there is no second chance to get it right with refurbishment. We want to avoid any costly mistakes that could occur if we specified a less established brand and had to make changes later. Moreover, we know that Kidde will support us in future.”

Bond Housing Group’s most recently completed HMO development in Lincoln – at West Parade – features Kidde’s Slick smoke and heat alarms, as well as the company’s CO alarms. This will be one of the first properties to be inspected and accredited under the city’s new ‘Lincoln Trusted Landlord Scheme’, designed to improve standards of accommodation, management of tenants and neighbourhood relations.

Rob Hunter added: “Bond Housing Group is now one of the leading Lincoln landlords and property developers, with 5 projects in hand at present. We plan to become a PLC by the end of the year”.

For more information, call: 01753 766392, email: sales@kiddesafety.co.uk or visit: www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

Protect Lobbies, Stairwells and Escalators with the FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina

Coopers Fire understand the aesthetic and commercial benefits of opening up lobbies, stairwells and escalators. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina fire and smoke curtain allow building designs to benefit from open plan spaces that meet fire regulations instead of relying on traditional fire and smoke protection equipment.

Relcross

Keylex 700 Now Accepts All DIN Cylinder Lockcases

The new Keylex K700L mechanical digital lock will now accommodate all conventional DIN style cylinder lockcase heights.

Older versions could accommodate most cylinder locks but occasionally the mounting pin, which connects the back plate of the lock to the keypad, would hit the lock case that was mortised into the door. The new, revised design incorporates a removable mounting pillar to make the Keylex 700L truly universal.

The Keylex 700 series is ideal for all standard duty, high security door installations and on any door where a flexible Euro profile key system is required.

Hambleton Avenue, Devizes, SN10 2RT T: 01380 729600 E: sales@relcross.co.uk

ENQUIRY 87 www.relcross.co.uk

Coopers Fire

Concertina™ fire and smoke curtains offer unique fire protection solutions

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.

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

ENQUIRY 88 www.coopersfire.com

Astra

Astra provide safe and beautiful doors in Wimbledon

Series 3000 concealed door closers from Astra have been used as part of an upgrade to the fire safety of a residential development in Wimbledon after a fire risk assessment showed that the apartment entrance doors were potentially hazardous in a fire.

Oakfield in Wimbledon is an award-winning estate of 106 luxury flats a short walk from Wimbledon Common. More than 100 doors at Oakfield were refurbished by Astra partner company, Joint Ventures Ltd. As well as fitting new seals and hinges, each door was fitted with a 3000 Series concealed hinge-edge door closer, making the doors fully compliant with fire regulations. working really well.”

Astra Business Centre, Roman Way, Preston PR2 5AP

T: 01772 796901 E: info@astradoorcontrols.com

www.astradoorcontrols.com

Geofire

Toolstation stocks Agrippa door holder

Launched only four years ago by UK manufacturer Geofire, the battery-powered door retainer automatically releases the fire door in the event of the fire alarm sounding. Unlike other wirefree fire door retainers, the Agrippa fire door holder records the sound of the fire alarm, storing the sound onto the device. If the building’s fire alarm sounds, the patented technology releases the door to prevent the spread of smoke, flames and toxic gases. The sound activated, Agrippa fire door holder can now be bought at over 270 Toolstation branches, over the phone or online at www.toolstation.com. Due to its wire-free installation, the holder can be fitted in just ten minutes and installed by anyone competent in DIY. Full installation guides and step-bystep videos are available online.

20 Longfield Road, South Church Enterprise Park, County Durham, DL14 6XB T: 01388 770 360 E: enquiries@geofire.co.uk

www.geofire.co.uk

Berry Systems

Cladding without compromising on safety

Berry Systems are helping to keep you safe with our range of cladding systems that can be integrated with our vehicle restraint barrier solutions. Using our consultation service, we can work with you to meet your safety needs and aesthetic aspirations –particularly for surface and multi-level car parks. Our cladding and façade solutions come in a wide range of designs and materials to choose from to create a truly bespoke design. We can also offer you a full turnkey solution for safety products relating to vehicle restraint, pedestrian safety and industrial protection. Façades can be fully bespoke and are available in many designs including corrugated profiles, composite, perforated, rain screen, stone cladding, sto glass, trapezodial profiles and vision mesh.

Springvale Business & Industrial Park, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 0QL T: 01902 491100 E: sales@berrysystems.co.uk

ENQUIRY 91 www.berrysystems.co.uk

Frontier Pitts

Frontier pitts manufactures bespoke security bi-folding speed gates to suit your individual site requirements

Frontier Pitts manufacture a large portfolio of Security Bi-folding Speed Gates with a range of automation to suit your sites exact requirements. The popular bi-folding speed gate is a fast acting security gate which is ideal for sites where there is a limited area for the gate to open and close, or gates required within the building. With either bottom track, overhead track or trackless options available, Frontier Pitts can manufacture a bespoke set of Security Bi-folding Gates with a choice of infills that can match the aesthetics of the site. Bi-folding Gates can be operated and controlled with a wide range of access control systems. Bi-folding Gates Secures a maximum aperture of 10m with heights up to 5m.

Crompton House, Crompton Way, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, RH10 9QZ T: 01293 422800 E: Sallyo@frontierpitts.com

www.frontierpitts.com

ABUS UK

ABUS UK offer new total door security

For many years ABUS Door Bars have made a successful contribution to ABUS’ security portfolio. Now ABUS UK has many committed locksmiths across the country, their professional expertise would be very easily adapted to fitting these products that will give consumers greatly enhanced property and personal security. ABUS UK offers those distributors able to offer their customers a simple fitting service a double potential sale: supply and fit an ABUS Door Bar. Additional fitting kits are available to adapt to differing door openings or structure if needed. The market for Door Bars is both commercial, where there is any building or room that keeps within in it significant cash, jewellery or other target valuables, as well as the domestic market.

Unit 8, Third Way Corner, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9HL T: 0117 204 7000 E: sales@abus-uk.com

Advanced

Yet another world heritage site gets Advanced Fire Protection

Durham Cathedral, the 1,000-year-old World Heritage Site and one of Britain’s most visited buildings, is now protected by market-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. The Advanced MxPro panels specified for the Cathedral were supplied by Custom Advanced Systems Limited and installed by Expert Fire Solutions, both long term partners of Advanced. The fire system covers the entire Cathedral complex, including the new ‘Open Treasure’ exhibition that gives the public access to previously unseen parts of the Cathedral. It is comprised of two MxPro 5 panels, linked by fault-tolerant network cards and supplemented by a remote display terminal. MxPro is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire solution.

Advanced Electronics Ltd, Moorland Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WE T: 01670 707111 E: marketing@advancedco.com

www.advancedco.com

Glass, Glazing & Solar Control

AB Glass appointed for Welsh university project

AB Glass, an aluminium manufacturing and installation company, has been awarded a contract by Kier Construction to complete works at a development in Swansea for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).

AB Glass, based in Swansea, has been enlisted by Kier to undertake the installation of AA100 curtain wall screens, AA540 windows and doors, and AA190 doors. The leading property, residential, construction and services company has been appointed by the university to deliver the first phase of its new £300 million Swansea Waterfront Innovation Quarter, located in the city’s SA1 area.

The contract is worth approximately £1.4 million to AB Glass, which was recently announced as winner of the Business of the Year award and the Manufacturing Business of the Year award at the Swansea Bay Business Awards 2017.

Design work by AB Glass commenced during February 2017, with the start date for works on the new waterside campus planned for early May.

AB Glass’ involvement in the UWTSD project demonstrates the company’s continuing relationship with Kier, with work on later phases of the university campus project being a prospect for AB Glass.

Alan Brayley, managing director at AB Glass, said:

“This new university campus adds to what is a vibrant area of Swansea and we are very proud to be a part of it through our partnership with Kier. We have worked with the firm on other education projects, including the Callywith College project in Cornwall most recently. Our continuing collaboration with Kier is therefore testament to the expertise and high quality service we are able to deliver on such significant projects.”

Jason Taylor, operations director at Kier Construction, said: “We are delighted to work in partnership with local SME AB Glass on this prestigious project for University of Wales Trinity Saint David, based in the heart of SA1 Swansea.

“Kier has a long-term working relationship with AB Glass, based on strong teamwork and commitment, which will support the successful delivery of this project and we will work together to maximise learning and development of the local workforce with employment opportunities.”

The education sector is a rapidly growing area of business for AB Glass. The company has been contracted to complete many education based projects over recent years, including: Ysgol Bae Baglan, Neath Port Talbot; Penyrheol School, Swansea; Ynysboeth Community Primary, Mountain Ash; UWIC Hub, Cardiff; Birdwell School, Long Ashton, Bristol; Callywith College, Cornwall; Fusion 1, Bournemouth University; and Brougham Hayes Student Accommodation, Bath.

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CRL makes beautiful balconies easy

CRL’s Juliette Balconies system is an elegant and minimalistic solution that doesn’t only feature modern, clean lines but that is also cost effective.

Howells Patent Glazing

Howells Patent Glazing has it covered

Howells Patent Glazing Limited is a family-owned manufacturer and installer based in the West Midlands specialising in roof glazing solutions.

The company undertakes a wide variety of contracts, varying from supply only patent glazing options through to fully assembled roof lights that are supplied delivered and installed on site.

Howells Patent Glazing work in the private, public and commercial sectors and the company’s experienced installation teams have enhanced DBS clearance, as well as all the relevant site health and safety training.

All the company’s systems are made at its Cradley Heath factory and Howells Patent Glazing has ISO 9001 quality assurance, ensuring the best quality is maintained at all times. It is a RISQS verified company and able to undertake Railtrack enquiries for refurbishment, new build and maintenance.

The diverse and innovative product range includes roof lights, vents, canopies, patent glazing smoke vents and structural portal frames.

The range has been installed in a multiple of different projects, such as walkways in schools, railway stations, shopping malls, verandas, conservatory roofs, attic conversions, swimming pool covers and orangeries.

C.R. Laurence

CRL makes beautiful balconies easy

CRL’s Juliette Balconies system is an elegant and minimalistic solution that doesn’t only feature modern, clean lines but that is also cost effective.

The system comprises of two cap rails of 3m to 4.2m length to secure the glass in position and four balcony connectors to link the cap rails to the substrate. It is suitable for 12mm to 25.52mm monolithic toughened glass and laminated toughened glass. The system offers peace of mind with 316 grade stainless steel for weather resilience and is available in a choice of a Brushed or Polished Stainless Steel finish. It has been tested to a width of 2400mm certificate.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk ENQUIRY 98 www.crlaurence.co.uk

GX Glass Filler

Updated magnx range offers bespoke customisation and complete flexibility

The MagnX® magnetic glass range from Gx Glass is now available with customised back painting and bespoke printed designs providing architects and interior designers with complete flexibility. In addition, the MagnX-CF features a new fixing system, allowing the magnetic glass to be quickly installed and easily relocated. A robust and modern alternative to a traditional whiteboard, the MagnX range comprises glass magnetic whiteboards that enable documents to be ‘pinned’ to the board using magnets. Consisting of MagnX-CF, a wall-mounted board available in 14 sizes, MagnX-E, a magnetic wall cladding ideal for work walls and the double-sided MagnX-DS, suitable for partitioning, the comprehensive range offers a solution for every interior application.

Units 1 & 2, Brunswick Road, Cobbs Wood Industrial Estate Ashford, Kent TN23 1EL T: 01233 642 220 E: info@gxglass.com

ENQUIRY 99 www.gxglass.com

Twinfix

Bolted glass canopy

The latest addition to the Twinfix range is a premium glass canopy that can be created in many different styles, from cantilever to freestanding. It’s made from galvanised and polyester powder coated steel and glazed with 13.5mm laminated glass that is fixed using satin stainless steel bolts. The use of bolts rather than glazing bars to fix the glass creates clean lines and large open areas of glazing. Suitable for any sector, this elegant modern canopy can be used to make a feature and provide shelter at an entrance, but can also be used for walkways and other purposes. Generally these cantilever canopies are designed to be reverse pitch to allow the drainage to run into a gutter next to the building and to keep a sleek overall look.

201 Cavendish Place, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6WU T: 01925 811311 E: enquiries@twinfix.co.uk ENQUIRY 100 www.twinfix.co.uk

Glazing Vision

Fixed rooflights to meet aesthetic requirements and energy efficiency

Nestled on a tree-lined street of Edwardian homes in West London, this 3-storey private residence is a stunning embodiment of modern architectural design and PassivHaus principles. Glazing Vision’s Flushglaze rooflights were absolutely critical to the design, providing the essential amount of daylight required both to illuminate as well as to heat this eco-friendly home.

Richard Dudzicki Architects (RDA) were keen to ensure that the interior of the house was also stylish and modern, whilst at the same time meeting the rigorous standards for energy efficiency. Concrete was the material of choice – when insulated it retains the heat once it gets warm, and for the internal decor it offers a contemporary aesthetic.

Getting enough light into the rooms of the property was also a major priority for both client and architect; the installation of Glazing Vision’s fixed Flushglaze rooflights contributed significantly to enhancing the light quality and quantity in this property. The largest of the rooflights, over 4m in length, is installed above the entrance and floods the hallway and adjoining living area with daylight. Its minimal internal framework adds to the sense of loft and airiness whilst beautifully complementing the modern glass balustrade of the staircase.

Neaco

Fawcetts Yard taps into rich seam of Neaco style Neaco’s glass balustrade and aluminium grille systems are proving their value in contemporary design schemes following a specification at Fawcetts Yard, a development of luxury homes in Harrogate. Designed by Bramhall Blenkharn and built by HACS Construction, Fawcetts Yard includes balconies featuring Neaco’s Techdek grille decking as well as their Elan semistructural balustrade system with powder coated handrails and stanchions. Ric Blenkharn of Bramhall Blenkharn said: “I’m more than happy with the service and products supplied by Neacotheir combination of decking and balustrade has been excellent choice for this development. I’m familiar with the products, having used them on a number of other projects as well as my own home.”

Norton Grove Industrial Estate, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9HQ

T: 01653 604119 E: sales@neaco.co.uk

www.neaco.co.uk

For the architect these Flushglaze rooflights , pointed directly at the light source, also provided excellent access to solar heat gains, whilst the triple glazed panes provided enhanced thermal performance. These were both invaluable benefits and critical to the property’s PassivHaus design.

A worthy winner of the Gold Award at the 2015 London Design Awards and a finalist in the urban category of the 2016 PassivHaus Awards, this Eco-Lodge is a superb example of what can be achieved with PassivHaus certification, where contemporary design and low energy building construction are in perfect synergy.

To find out more about design considerations for your project, please visit glazingvision.co.uk/request-cpd

Sawmills Road, Diss, IP22 4RG

T: 01379 658 300 E: sales@glazingvision.co.uk

www.glazingvision.co.uk

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

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Instarmac

UltraFloor used for Vodafone store floor refurb in under 8 hours!

UltraFloor Level IT Super30 was chosen by G Harding Flooring to ensure project completion of a Vodafone store floor instalment. The client gave the contractor a timescale of under 1 day to finish the work, so time was of the essence and product performance was the key to success. The existing floor was uplifted and the remaining residues were removed from the concrete substrate, which was then primed ready to be levelled with Level IT Super30. Level IT Super30 is the original ‘level and lay in a day’ formulation which sets to walk on in just 30 minutes and allowing bonded coverings after only 90 minutes was perfect for this project’s extremely tight time constraints! Rapid drying finishing compound, Feather IT was then used to patch repair any blemishes and to improve the levels of the electrical powered floor boxes.

Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas expertise adds up in Maths Department

The University of Kent’s mathematics building has been designed with a complex, intricate ceiling so architects called on Hunter Douglas’ expertise. Hunter Douglas was specified for the project, supplying 600m2 of solid wood grill for the reception and atrium of the University of Kent’s new £26 million Sibson Building.

Hunter Douglas provided class O, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)approved ayous wood, whitewashed panels, 20mm x 80mm slats with 50mm gap, and black fleece was applied to the rear. The complexity of the design came in the orientation of the panels at 45˚, which meant the Express Drylining installation team had to cut all the perimeter panels on site so that the changing angles could be fitted perfectly. Enquiry 104

Instarmac

Instarmac sister brands used to refurbish Ann Summers store

Floor contractor, Florspec have completed a new tiled floor installation as part of the Ann Summers, Gloucester refurbishment using UltraFloor Level IT Two and UltraTile ProRapid RS. Florspec are working in partnership with Oakwoods on this project which is a regular refurbishment contract over the next few months. High flow, two component smoothing underlayment, Level IT Two is UltraFloor’s most popular leveller. Its general purpose use means it is compatible with a vast number of subfloor preparation projects, and can be overlaid after 12 hours Level IT Two is suitable for depths between 2-12mm, can be used with underfloor heating and may be applied prior to the application of a damp proof membrane or a vapour suppressant. Level IT Two has been on the market for the last 10 years and has sold enough units to level around the world twice! Enquiry 105

Sport Court® PowerGame® is the safest outdoor court in the world. It is a modular PVC tile system that is great for fast track installations. It is available in vibrant colours to radically transform any space. You can build a new court, retrofit an existing space or set up portable courts for specific events. It’s ….Wherechampionsplay.® See us at the Building Centre, London - Stand B5 Contact us now for your free sample & information pack.

Gerflor

Feel ‘the power’ with Connor Sport Court

Connor Sport Court, owned by international flooring and interiors specialist Gerflor is the market leader in sports surfacing. In a testament to improving kids’ lives Connor and Gerflor as companies are constantly looking for opportunities to create a better world. In the sports division, it manifests itself in creating safer places for children to unlock their potential and become champions of life. A strong partnership with the charity Beyond Sport looks set to enable this commitment to flourish. The safest outdoor court in the world PowerGame® from Connor Sport Court features the lowest skin abrasion of any outdoor court surface and is made of the highest quality materials and UV stabilisers to protect the specifiers investment and is a perfect fit for a host of performance sports including; badminton, tennis, basketball, netball and hockey. Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com

Schlüter-Systems Ltd Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD—The Specifier’s Choice

Direct from the UK leaders in solutions for the application of tile and stone, Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD is the cement-free, multi-functional installation board. Providing a smooth substrate and enabling precise angling of corners, seven thickness options are available— ranging from 5–50mm. Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD provides CE marked bonded waterproofing, with no need for additional finishing processes. Using the various sealing bands, adhesives and pre-cut corner parts available from the Schlüter®-KERDI range, the seams between individual boards are quickly and robustly sealed, creating a complete CE marked bonded waterproofing assembly upon which tiling can commence without delay. Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD makes for a considerably greener alternative to other options, such as plasterboard and cement-faced products. Units 3-5 Bardon 22, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: specifier@schluter.co.uk

ENQUIRY 108 www.schluter.co.uk

Trim Acoustics

H&H Acoustic Technologies Ltd Trim Acoustics has for more than twenty five years been at the forefront of building acoustics, supplying quality acoustic products from the UK’s major manufacturers to the building industry and domestic market. Providing technical advice, site surveys and specifications to architects and developers, Trim Acoustics can assist with projects ranging from house conversions and new build properties to bespoke designs for customers who have specific requirements. The domestic market has for many years been one of Trim Acoustic’s areas of expertise, providing acoustic solutions to people who’s quality of life has been effected by noise problems. With a wealth of technical expertise and practical experience Trim Acoustics can offer a wide range of solutions. Unit 1, Cardinal West, Cardinal Way, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2XN T: 020 8443 0099 E: sales@trimacoustics.co.uk

Hunter Douglas

Leisure centre gets Hunter Douglas treatment

The pool area of a flagship £22 million Edenbrook Leisure Centre in Hampshire features a striking Hunter Douglas ceiling. Hunter Douglas echoed the timber inside, manufacturing and supplying a 1752m2 linear open ceiling in African Ayous, comprising 111mm module, with 92mm wide panels and a 19mm gap.

The panels were coated on four sides with a lacquer that is suitable for high humidity environments, and a black nonwoven fleece was attached to the panels’ long edges for acoustic absorption. The carrier and suspension systems were manufactured from galvanised steel and finished with a polyester powder coat, so they can withstand the demands of a high humidity and a corrosive swimming pool environment.

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

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Junckers

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New Parquet Floor From Junckers

Hexparket by Carpenter & Hartmann is a new parquet floor from Junckers. Hexagonal staves made in solid oak are laid to form an intricate design mimicking nature’s own geometric pattern based on equilateral triangles. Made in 100% solid hardwood oak, the staves measure 370mm on all sides by 20.5mm thick. The staves have a groove on each side and an accompanying loose tongue is used in the installation process. Hexparket is delivered with an untreated surface to be finished on site with either a lacquer or oil. Made in Junckers’ most popular timber grade, Harmony, the floor has a natural appearance, few knots and some colour and structural graining variation between the individual tiles. Oak is a hardwood species characterised by being hardwearing and is therefore very suitable for flooring.

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

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

www.junckers.co.uk

Forbo Flooring Systems

Marmoleum Modular – a tasteful solution for Centre for Life café

Ian Gowland of Big Blue Interior Design has specified Forbo’s Marmoleum Modular floor coverings in three natural colourways for the new look café at the International Centre for Life, Newcastle’s pioneering science village. “The centre attracts around 250,000 people annually, and the café is particularly popular,” he said, “so it needed a floor covering that would stand the test of time in terms of durability and aesthetics. I told my client about the many benefits of Marmoleum Modular, including its resistance to heavy footfall and the availability of a variety of colours, patterns and formats, and they were very happy with the option.” Marmoleum Modular planks (100 x 25cm) have been installed in a random pattern. “They’ve helped to create a calming, yet contemporary atmosphere,” said Ian, “and it’s a massive improvement on the previous look.”

High Holborn Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, England, DE5 3NT

T: 0844 822 3928 E: info.flooring.uk@forbo.com

www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/marmoleummodular

John Lord Flooring

Hygienic antimicrobial flooring for any environment

John L. Lord and Son are able to introduce new unqique antimicrobial technology as part of our Uragard, Epigard and Acrigard resin flooring systems. BioCote Technology is a proven, protective and permanent solution to help combat bacteria in multitude of environments.

When used in a combination with our chemical and wear resistant heavy duty products, you will find no other flooring systems will be able to deliver the protection and performance you need. John Lord has over 115 year’s experience within many sectors and can provide a completely robust hygienic floor surface to suit any industrial and commercial environment. Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire. BL8 2RS T: 0161 764 4617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk

www.john-lord.com

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UZIN

UZIN products used in Leighton Hospital part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Leighton Hospital, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), had faced problems and delays when renovating multiple floors in key areas within the hospital. When MCHFT were funded £25.2 million for a new Critical Care and Theatre rebuild it was important that the project was completed on time, within budget and without any problems. The new facility aims to help the Trust with the expected rise in demand for Critical Care and Theatre services over the coming years, so it was crucial that the new flooring remained durable for the foreseeable future. After utilising UZIN’s support to help rectify a long standing issue with a failing floor, MCHFT worked with UZIN and the flooring contractor iFloor Ltd to specify suitable systems for the new building as well as many other refurbishment projects.

Mitchell Court, Castle Mound Way, Rugby CV23 0UY

T: 01788 530080 E: info@uzin.co.uk

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Heating, Ventilation & A/C

1 Consort Claudgen

Get multizoned with Consort Claudgen’s MRX1 controller

Consort Claudgen has launched the MRX1 Multizone wireless controller, which offers ‘zoning’ of your electric heating system. It is a central controller for up to eight heating zones using the existing CRX2 controllers, where each CRX2 can control multiple Consort RX heaters in the same room or zone. The MRX1 has a large touchscreen LCD colour display, is simple to set up and easy to programme. A seven-day programme with six time periods per day can be set separately for each zone and if required, be duplicated across other zones saving time.

Temperature adjustments for all zones can also be done simultaneously. The MRX1 controller provides great energy and cost saving making it ideal for home or commercial property owners.

VORTICE

VORTICE WINS NEW CONTRACT TO SUPPLY VENTILATION TO WILLIAM DAVIS

Ventilation systems supplier Vortice has been awarded the contract to supply intermittent ventilation fans to Midlands-based housebuilder William Davis.

The first site to be completed is Mill Fields, set in the Leicestershire village of Broughton Astley. This select development of 2 to 5 bedroom homes offers stunning views of open countryside and the houses are all well specified.

William Davis is a family owned company which has been building homes for more than 80 years and it is known for its high quality craftsmanship and use of the highest quality products.

Vortice Specification Manager for the North, Ken Johnson, said “After discussions with William Davis it was clear that the quality of the products specified was of the utmost importance. The fans chosen are stylish and discreet, making them the ideal choice for bathrooms, utility rooms and kitchens. We are delighted William Davis has chosen Vortice products for these beautiful homes. “

For more information about Vortice fans visit www.vortice.ltd.uk Enquiry 116

Mr Slim R32 models bring advanced benefits at the same price

Mitsubishi Electric has launched of a new range of air conditioning units utilising the new refrigerant R32 which will be available at the same price as the equivalent R410A units.

The R32 Mr Slim Power Inverter split type models are the second product range in the company’s UK line-up to utilise R32 refrigerant – which has a low global warming potential (GWP).

“We have kept the price exactly the same as our current R410A Mr Slim Power Inverter line up as we see this eliminating a big hurdle in the adoption of this new refrigerant, which is an important change to help combat global warming,” explains Carl Dickinson on behalf of the company.

“Anyone planning on using, designing or installing air conditioning in the coming years will now need to take into account the GWP of the system to meet the requirements of the F-Gas Regulations,” adds Dickinson.

In March 2014, the European Parliament passed the 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation legislation with the key objective of reducing F-Gas emissions by 79% between 2015 and 2030. The overall intention is to cut the availability of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with a high GWP.

The F-Gas Regulations will have a major impact on the air conditioning sector and any option for the next generation of refrigerant gas must be able to meet the demands of this stringent legislation in reducing the environmental impact of HFCs.

R32 has a GWP of 675 compared to R410A refrigerant which has a GWP of 2,088 and Dickinson sees this as an important reason why the market is expected to move quickly to the new refrigerant: “Not only will this help businesses demonstrate what they are doing to help the environment, the use of R32 also allows the Mr Slim units to offer increased efficiency compared to equivalent R410A models.”

Mitsubishi Electric is first to the UK market with such an expansive line-up and the new R32 Mr Slim Power Inverter models have been built specifically for the new refrigerant.

The range includes ten outdoor units offering single-phase and 3-phase options, with a capacity range from 3.5 to 14kW. 25 individual indoor units are also available as ceiling cassettes, ceiling concealed ducted, wall-mounted and ceiling suspended models. Mr Slim Power Inverters are also available in twin and triple multi-split configurations delivering complete flexibility for system designers.

Not only do the systems offer better performance at the same price, they also offer longer pipe runs with 100 metres available on the 10kW, 12.5kW and 14kW models – 25 metres longer than the equivalent R410A versions and the longest currently available on the market. This includes a 30 metre lift that is unique in the UK. The longer pipe runs are designed to make Mr Slim R32 even more fl exible and allow systems to be installed where previous site restrictions would not allow.

Mr Slim R32 Power Inverter models are available in twin and triple split configurations and offer full heating capacity down to -3ºC. The range also includes Mitsubishi Electric’s unique Replace technology which can utilise existing pipework, making it ideal for office and retail refurbishments.

For more information visit www.mitsubishielectric.com

Mitsubishi Electric

Stylish air conditioning now awarded

Quiet Mark

Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series MSZ-LN wall mounted air conditioning units have been awarded the Noise Abatement Society’s Quiet Mark for their almost silent performance. The MSZ-LN is the first in the company’s comprehensive range of units utilising the new R32 refrigerant – which has a low global warming potential (GWP). The streamlined design of the units complements the advanced and comprehensive range of features to make stylish, energy efficient air conditioning available for all. The MSZ-LN range offers noise levels as low as 19dBA and is available in a choice of four sizes from 2.5kW to 6.1kW, with four distinct indoor wall units which are available in Ruby Red, Onyx Black, Pearl White and Natural White colours. A matching, colour co-ordinated room controller is also available.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8XB T: 01707 278772 E: commercialheating@meuk.mee.com ENQUIRY 118 thehub.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

Kingspan

Kingspan Solar launches ‘Low Inclination’ Heat Pipe System

Kingspan Solar, global leader in manufacturing high performance solar thermal solutions, has recently launched the market’s first ‘Low Inclination’ Heat Pipe collector with a unique temperature limitation device. The company has designed a special ‘Low Inclination’ roof kit for its Thermomax collectors, which significantly increases the flexibility of installation and usage of the HP400 and HP450 models. The original Thermomax HP400/450 system can only be mounted at inclinations between 20° and 75°. Addition of the new ‘Low Inclination’ kit allows the collectors to be mounted at inclination angles down to 10° and up to 90°. This makes them suitable for use in a wider number of applications, even where the original Thermomax HP couldn’t be used. The new kit makes the system especially suited for industrial flat roof applications, where high ballast loads can now be avoided thanks to reduced wind load.

Kingspan Solar, 180 Gilford Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT63 5LF T: 028 3836 4520 E: solar@kingspan.com

www.kingspansolar.com

Monodraught

Monodraught putting wind in the sails at Eton Boathouse

Monodraught were specified as a natural ventilation solution as part of the recent refurbishment of Eton College Boathouse function room.

4 N° SOLA-BOOST X-Air Systems were installed in the conference area and ensure that the area is kept cool even when the room is fully occupied. Low CO2 levels and good air quality are maintained to keep attendees feeling fresh and focused throughout the day. Natural ventilation is sustainable energy in action by harnessing wind power and the thermal rise of warm air in a controlled way.

Halifax House, Halifax Rd, High Wycombe HP12 3SE

T: +44 1494897700 E: info@monodraught.com

www.monodraught.com

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Warmafloor

Warmafloor, the UK’s leading provider of underfloor heating and cooling systems for commercial, public and residential buildings, has upgraded its smart control system and rebranded this as INTELIQ™. As the only intelligent control system of its kind in the market, a key advantage of INTELIQ™ is its ability to integrate with other systems installed in a building. With its user-friendly touchscreen device, INTELIQ™ allows users to control installed heating and cooling systems and is ideal for application in residential buildings, schools and warehouses. INTELIQ™ is equipped with Warmafloor’s signature integrated control technology and allows control of up to 32 different zones from a single intelligent, password protected device. Warmafloor GB Ltd, Concorde House, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RL T: 01489 581787 E: hello@warmafloor.co.uk ENQUIRY 121 www.warmafloor.co.uk

Warmafloor unlocks the key to intelligent control with upgraded system

Wilo

High efficiency booster sets

Wilo-SiBoost Smart Helix EXCEL is the perfect solution for secure water supply and needs-based pressure provision in residential and commercial buildings and industrial applications. Its high efficiency and powerful performance are unmatched on the market. The exceptional generation of motors utilised in these pumps already far exceeds IE4 and the electronics and hydraulics are designed to the same high standards as the motors.

Wilo-SiBoost Smart Helix EXCEL is driven by controlled high efficiency EC motors. One motor is installed for each pump, with a rated power of 2.2 to 3.2 kW depending on the pump model. You can choose from models with rated flow rates of 4,6,10 or 16 m³.

Second Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2WJ T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk

ENQUIRY 122 www.wilo.co.uk

Andrews Water Heaters Sizing

up

Andrews Water Heaters has launched a new and improved version of its original sizing tool for water heater specification: Size-it. Quicker, personalised and now accessible online on any device, Size-it helps specifiers to select the most appropriate Andrews Water Heater for a project. Whether the property in question is a block of flats or a factory, the tool can be used for projects across a wide range of sectors. Available for free via the Andrews Water Heaters website and www.sizeit.co.uk, the new tool allows users to manage a portfolio of projects and tailor the sizing to their exact property type and hot water requirements. Size-it also provides up-to-date legislative guidance and all information given can be easily downloaded as a summary or detailed report.

Innovation House, 3 Oaklands Business Centre, Oaklands Park, Wokingham, RG41 2FD T: 0345 070 1055

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Omnie

Omnie renewable heating selected for stylish new Sparkwell church hall

Following years of fundraising and planning consultation, the congregation members of a Church near Plymouth in Devon are witnessing the construction of a stylish new hall, complete with a TorFloor underfloor heating system linked to an advanced ecofriendly heat pump, supplied by Exeter based Omnie. The project to build the oak-framed meeting and function hall alongside the stone and slate All Saints Church in Sparkwell is being led by the locally based design practice of Le Page Architects, with AD William Building Contractors carrying out the main construction work. Celotex PIR boards provide a layer of insulation beneath the TorFloor system, ensuring the maximum amount of heat rises to create an even temperature profile throughout the occupied space. 18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL T: 01392 363605 E: projects@omnie.co.uk

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Naco

Vengen28

Vengen28 is a high quality, double glazed and thermally broken aluminium louvre window system offering a unique solution for both natural and smoke ventilation applications. In today’s environmentally conscious economy, Vengen28 provides a natural, cost effective and low carbon solution to ventilation in modern buildings. It represents the culmination of years of design excellence from Naco, one of the world’s leading suppliers of creative air solutions. Providing a one-stop solution embracing bespoke installations and one off job specific applications, Naco has unrivalled British manufacturing experience and practical expertise in the louvre market. We’re a pioneer and an innovator who is able to meet individual needs, yet has the backing and resources of an established international group.

Stourbridge Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5BB T: 01746 761921 E: sales@naco.co.uk

www.naco.co.uk

Interiors & Bathrooms

EGGER extend industry guarantee on Protect flooring

Previously guaranteed for up to 42 days, new research shows that EGGER’s market leading flooring product EGGER Protect can remain exposed to the elements for an industry unrivalled 60 days, helping UK house builders’ tackle unforeseen delays and combat weather related stoppages on their projects.

Following a round of comprehensive testing at the company’s UK HQ, EGGER has extended its industry guarantee to 60 days for the length of time EGGER Protect flooring panels can be exposed to the elements during the build process.

EGGER Protect is manufactured from an EGGER P5 flooring grade particleboard with a unique, weather resistant surface layer applied to the top and underside of the board. Its hard-wearing antislip surface provides additional foot holding in wet and dry conditions, which contributes to site safety and creates an essential safe working platform for use in construction.

Other benefits to house builders include faster installations and fewer weather related delays. EGGER Protect boards are ideal for use with underfloor heating systems, they can also be tiled directly onto and are CE and FSC certified.

When glued with EGGER Joint & Joist D4 Adhesive it creates a fully sealed working deck that requires no joint sealing tape, protects against moisture ingress, and also shields against impact and the wear and tear of heavy site traffic.

The boards can be installed during light rain conditions and the concrete-effect finish means no painting is required once work has been completed. The moisture resistant surface also means the finished floor can be easily cleaned in preparation for handover to the customer.

For more information, contact the EGGER building products hotline on 0845 602 4444 or e-mail building.uk@egger.com or visit www.egger.com/building.

Taplanes of Harrogate

Showered with success...

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, HG3 3BN T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk ENQUIRY 128 www.taplanes.co.uk

SG System Products Product range

extended

The Illumine LED handrail product range has now been extended to include Asymmetric RAILled INSERTS and Citadel brass handrails. The complete range encompasses Illumine-Sentinel stainless steel handrail, Illumine-Citadel brass handrail system and Illumine-Stargard warm to the touch handrail. The individual Asymmetric RAILled INSERTS are fitted to the underside of the handrail with the LED INSERTS pre-set to the appropriate angle. This approach to design means that “light scatter” is kept to an absolute minimum resulting in minimal light pollution and very effective “light placement”. The LED INSERTS are fitted into the handrail at variable centres depending on the lighting level required. They can also be fitted into curved handrails. Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4JP T: 01473 240055 E: admin@sgsystems.co.uk

ENQUIRY 129 www.handrailsuk.co.uk

James Latham

James Latham to become UK distributor for Abet

James Latham has announced an agreement to become a major distributor of Abet Laminati, one of the World’s leading manufacturers of decorative High Pressure Laminate (HPL). In a move which significantly strengthens its credentials as a leading laminate supplier in the UK, James Latham will be offering the full Abet range across all nine of its nationwide panel depots.

Andrew Wright, Director, Lathams Limited, commented, “The Abet collection fits perfectly within our existing portfolio and significantly enhances our laminate offering. In addition, we are also working towards offering our customers a 24-hour nationwide delivery service on this and all the other Laminates held in stock. Abet offer a diverse range of laminates in many colours, styles and textures.”

Unit 3, Yorks Park, Blowers Green Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 8UL T: 01384 234444

www.lathamtimber.co.uk

Clos-o-Mat

Start With The Needs Of Most…

Inclusive specialist architect and blogger Vaila Morrison is urging her colleagues to start with what suits most and work backwards, when it comes to accessible toilet specification. A more ‘universal’ approach to a Document M-compliant wheelchair-accessible WC would enable tens of thousands more people to access a venue, she claims. Clos-o-Mat has developed Space to Change, which requires only 7.5m2 to provide such facilities. Clos-o-Mat, Britain’s leader in supporting delivery of dignified, independent toileting at home and away, is unique in its ability to deliver both Changing Places and Space to Change facilities. It was the original sponsor of the Changing Places campaign.

Total Hygiene Limited, Building 1, Brooklands Place, Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SD T: 0161 969 1199 E: info@clos-o-mat.com

www.clos-o-mat.com

HI-MACS

The polygonal HI-MACS® structure in Munich’s HVB-Tower

Square, triangle, diamond – these terms just don’t do justice to the pearl white HI-MACS® interior design found in the entrance hall of the HVB-Tower of HypoVereinsbank. Acute angles, sharp or soft corners and tilted surfaces of various inclines are all combined to form a polygonal structure, resembling a crystal. It serves as a parapet, stretching across three floors and creating a spatial boundary to the atrium. Using this crystal shape, Munich-based HENN architects made the DNA of the building visible for everyone, following the brief by the owner. At the same time, they created a new geometrical dimension. Its impressive effect could not have been achieved without the solid surface material HI-MACS® which can be bonded seamlessly.

T: 01892 704074 E: info@himacs.eu

ENQUIRY 132 www.himacs.eu

Yeoman Shield

Investment in new wards at County Hospital

Stafford

protected by Yeoman Shield

County Hospital, Stafford, have invested in 4 new wards which are to be opened throughout the year. The ward refurbishment works included the installation of Yeoman Shield Guardian Twin Handrail, 125mm protection rail, corner protection angles and protection strip through out corridors and nurses stations whilst Guardian Bed Head Protectors were fitted in the bed bays. A comprehensive Yeoman Shield wall protection system will ensure the investment of time and money made by County Hospital in the re decoration and layout of the new ward will be preserved for many years to come. For more information on Yeoman Shield wall & door protection products and how they can save on maintenance budgets go to www.yeomanshield.com or call 0113 279 5854.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com ENQUIRY 133 www.yeomanshield.com

CMS Danskin Acoustics

Seamless acoustical plaster solutions for ceilings & walls - exclusive to the UK!

CMS Danskin Acoustics, one of the UK’s leading providers of Part E compliant acoustic solutions, is delighted to announce an exclusive agreement with Fade® Acoustic Ceilings to bring its acoustical plaster solutions to the UK. The high-performance plaster solutions provide seamless and beautiful finishes that can be installed on any surface, including curved, domed and vaulted ceilings. Bringing together high-value aesthetics and acoustic performance, the Fade® Acoustical Plaster system is well-suited to a wide-range of developments, from historic buildings to high-end residential, commercial, retail and educational spaces.

CMS Danskin Acoustics, Unit 2 Lyncastle Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 4SN T: +44 (0)114 01925 577711 E: info@cmsdanskin.co.uk

www.cmsdanskin.co.uk

Pressalit Care

Thomas’s dream bathroom becomes reality

A teenager with quadriplegic cerebral palsy has had his dream bathroom fitted out with adjustable products from Pressalit Care. Thomas Dixon, who lives with his mum and dad in Darlington, is delighted with the new bathroom – especially the lime green colour he selected for the shower chair and arm supports. To allow Thomas the freedom to move around the house with the space and ease of access he requires, his parents bought a new bungalow, and for the last 18 months have been adapting it with three extensions to suit their needs. One of the extensions is a new wet-room, which has been fitted with specialist products supplied by Pressalit Care, the leaders in flexible bathroom products. The lime green height adjustable shower chair with arm supports, and a hinged arm support alongside the WC, chosen by the Dixon family, are part of Pressalit Care’s Plus range.

T: 0844 8806950

E: uk@pressalit.com

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