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SPECIFICATION This month’s features: Sector Reports: • Education • Offsite Construction

Features: • Doors, Windows, Glass & Blinds • Architectural Ironmongery

• Safety, Secuity & Fire Protection • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

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November 2021

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This month’s features: Sector Reports: • Education • Offsite Construction

Features: • Doors, Windows, Glass & Blinds • Architectural Ironmongery

• Safety, Secuity & Fire Protection • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Specification Magazine || November 2021

News The Schöck Isokorb range continues to lead the way in thermal break technology. One of the latest examples of its inclusion in a major project is the Chelsea Wharf development at Lots Road.

6 Latest News 12 Projects 18 Front Cover Spotlight

28 Sector Reports 26 Education 30 Offsite Construction

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Products in Focus

50 Architectural Ironmongery

71 News & Developments

52 Safety, Security & Fire Protection

73 Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

62 Heating, Ventilation & Air Management

74 Floors, Walls & Ceilings

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Government struggling to achieve 2050 Net Zero target The UK will struggle to reach the net zero target by 2050 unless Government steps up efforts to work together with local councils on climate action in areas such as housing and planning, low-carbon heating and energy efficiency, says the crossparty Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee in its report on local government and the path to net zero. The report recommends the Government immediately begin working with local government on a net zero delivery framework which sets out the roles and responsibilities of local and central government and clarifies the critical role of local councils in delivering a just transition for their local communities. On funding, the report notes that the Net Zero strategy, published last week, includes no clear commitment to increasing the level of long-term funding specifically for local authority climate action. The report recommends the Government come forward with a long-

term funding plan for local authority climate action.

transition and winning public trust for the changes needed on the path to net zero.

Clive Betts, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, said: “Local councils will have a critical role to play in efforts to achieve the 2050 ‘net zero’ target, building public confidence in climate action, and ensuring a just transition. From low carbon housing standards, energy efficiency and retrofitting existing housing stock to planning, transport and active travel, local councils have influence over a wide range of areas for potential emissions reductions.

“The Government needs to work with local government on producing a delivery framework to achieve net zero, clearly setting out the relative roles and responsibilities of both local and central government. To meet the scale of the challenge and enable local councils to make long-term decisions on behalf of their communities, the Government should also come forward with a long-term funding plan for local authority climate action.

“The Government must learn the lessons of past failed nationally delivered ‘green’ schemes. Schemes should be delivered in partnership with local councils who are trusted by their communities and who can provide the organisation, advice and promotion which will be vital in raising people’s understanding about the changes taking place. Local councils have a crucial role to play in ensuring there is a just

“Moving to lower or zero emissions from new homes is important. But to reach net zero, it’s crucial that insulation is improved in existing homes and that householders are offered viable choices and incentives to replace their gas boilers and decarbonise their heating. The Government’s current approach, and lack of incentives to do otherwise, risks a large number of existing gas boilers simply being replaced with new gas boilers.”

LRWA launches new online training The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has launched a new online training course, which is the first of its kind to independently introduce the sector. The ‘Foundation in Liquid Applied Flat Roofing’ covers six modules designed to help candidates understand how to design and install liquid-applied membranes, flat roofing, and other types of waterproofing such as balconies. The training is aimed at all those involved in the flat roofing industry,

including specifiers and people working in marketing, sales, distribution, technical support and contracting. Explaining the drivers for launching the course, Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, said: “There are now 11 liquid chemistries available in the UK, all with different qualities and designed for a variety of applications. Gaining a better understanding of this diverse market will ensure individuals are better equipped to carry out their role, especially those who are new to the sector.”

First phase of £350m regeneration completes The first phase of the £350 million transformation of a post-war housing estate in Woking, Surrey, is now complete with work on the second phase underway. Canalside, the long-awaited regeneration of Sheerwater, will deliver nearly 1,100 energy-efficient homes, half of which will be affordable, set around new public parkland, with car-free streets and landscaped, pedestrian and cycle-friendly links connecting individual neighbourhoods, community facilities and green spaces. Following a renewed masterplan and design work by global interdisciplinary design practice BDP and delivered by ThamesWey, Woking Borough Council’s independent housing delivery company, the new community is specifically designed around multi-generational living, responding to both the housing crisis and the needs of an ageing population.

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Innovative recycling technology provides missing link for circularity Timber is a renewable product and stores CO2 as long as it is not incinerated. So the longer timber can be used and reused, the more our climate benefits. For the production of its MDF and HDF boards, Unilin Group, a global reference in interior design and the building industry, is deliberately opting for the use of recovered and recycled wood.

Unilin Group, with its headquarters in Flanders, has now developed a unique and innovative technology to reclaim the wood fibre from these boards in an economically viable manner and reuse them for the production of high-quality fibreboards on an industrial scale. Over time, this innovation will enable Unilin Group to keep 380,000 tons of CO2 per year stored in the wood fibre that is given a second life through this new technology.

Until now it was technically impossible to recycle the 100 million m3 of MDF and HDF boards manufactured worldwide each year.

Véronique Hoflack, president of Unilin Panels, who herself was at the origin of the new recycling technology, explains:

“Because of the use of adhesives as a binding agent for the wood fibres, no industrially viable method existed to recycle the fibres from fibreboard waste at the end of their product life. That means that the lion’s share is incinerated after use (on average 14 to 20 years). “We have now succeeded in developing a new and innovative process to recycle these wood fibres and reuse them for the production of new panel material. For example our decorative Evola panels or Quick-Step laminate floors. This new technology doubles the life of the wood fibres! This longer life will give new trees the chance to grow and, in turn, store CO2. A major step forward towards circularity.” In the initial phase Unilin Group will use the technology for the recycling of internally used material at the production site of Bazeilles, where the group has a history of investing in cutting-edge technology for the production of MDF and HDF boards. In the next phase production capacity will be increased to also allow the recycling of externally harvested fibreboards and laminate floors.

Glidevale Protect and Passivent expand digital specification tools As demand for online specification tools increases, building products specialist Glidevale Protect has joined NBS Source, one of the leading single-source providers of product information for the built environment. On the platform, specifiers will find Glidevale Protect’s key ranges from its roofing and construction divisions, with comprehensive product specification data, technical literature and third-party certification documents.

his route will also enable specifiers to see a range of natural and hybrid ventilation products offered by Glidevale Protect’s sister company Passivent. The Passivent name is recognised for providing sustainable and energy-efficient solutions across all sectors for cooling and air quality, natural daylighting and the removal of moisture. Using NBS Source allows specifiers to easily find, select and specify the products they need for their projects and works seamlessly with NBS Chorus, so that specifiers can add their chosen products from NBS Source directly into their specification. Glidevale Protect and Passivent have also introduced a comprehensive range of building information modelling (BIM) objects for their products which are

available to download from their product pages on NBS Source. Available as Autodesk Revit files, the BIM objects can also be downloaded directly from NBS’s sister platform, the NBS National BIM Library. All models meet the requirements of the internationally recognised NBS BIM Object Standard, giving specifiers the confidence that the models can be easily added to specifications. Adam Ford, head of technical and marketing for Glidevale Protect and Passivent commented, “As a construction solutions supplier, we know how important it is to digitise designs for better efficiency. Data must be consistent, robust and to a high standard originating from a trusted library that is maintained. We consider NBS Source to be of real benefit to architects, designers and building developers and we are delighted to be part of it.”

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Secured by design: Specifying beyond the standard The introduction of Approved Document Q in 2015 enhanced the level of security of new dwellings in the UK. The police initiative ‘Secured by Design’, goes a step further than the regulations by advocating for tighter security practices. Here Scott Copeland, Category Manager at IronmongeryDirect explains how following Secured by Design principles can improve security for all. Secured by Design (SBD) is a national police initiative that was set up in 1989 to reduce burglary and crime related incidents. Working closely with developers, architects and local authorities, it provides recommendations to cover all security elements of a property and its boundaries to create safer neighbourhoods and eliminate crime. Developments and buildings designed with SBD principles consistently achieve significant success in designing out crime, reporting reductions of up to 87%. Whilst compliance with SBD is not mandatory, it should be considered as part of any specification for new developments or refurbishments, to help achieve a higher level of security, than the requirements outlined in The Building Regulations. Approved Document Q Applicable to all new homes and existing building undergoing a change in use, Approved Document Q sets the minimum level of security required for easily accessible doors, windows and rooflights. Approved Document Q defines the term ‘easily accessible’ as either: • A window or doorway, any part of which is within 2m vertically of an accessible level surface such as the ground or basement level, or an access balcony, or • A window within 2m vertically of a flat or sloping roof (with a pitch of less than 30°) that is within 3.5m of ground level.

Approved Document Q states that ‘reasonable provisions’ must be made to prevent unauthorised access to any dwelling through any exterior access points. As such, it stipulates that doorsets and windows should be manufactured and tested to meet the security requirements of PAS 24:2016, and Appendix B for bespoke timber secure doorsets.

that deter and reduce crime, which have been fully tested by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) approved certification body, are recognised by SBD with a ‘Police Preferred Specification’ status. This standard assures specifiers and clients that these products will deliver consistently high levels of security and will adhere to Approved Document Q and PAS 24:2016.

Secured by Design Secured by Design further examines the design and features of security products, such as door and window locks and latches, to apply an added layer of assurance above the minimum security requirements that are laid out in Approved Document Q. Central to this is thorough third party certification, which involves both initial plus ongoing testing and auditing of the product and its manufacturing conditions. Products

Furthermore, SBD also award properties and developments with Gold, Silver and Bronze levels of security. For example, its Gold Award is given to properties that have met and exceeded Approved Document Q, designing out crime in the layout of the property and include the implementation of extra security considerations, such as lighting and lockable cycle storage. SBD also recognises building developers that regularly build similarly designed homes to a superior security standard across the country. The Secured by Design National Building Approval (SBD NBA) award simplifies the testing process for building control officers as they can be assured that all the products within a development are specified to exceed the requirements of Approved Document Q. Whether clients are looking to achieve SBD award status for their residential development as part of their brief, or if adding further value and reassurance to occupants is a specification requirement, applying Secured by Design principles will elevate projects to provide a higher level of security for the building owner and its occupants.

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Kingston University London Town House named UK’s best building The Royal Institute Of British Architects has named Kingston University London – Town House, designed by Grafton Architects, as the winner of the 25th RIBA Stirling prize.

progressive new model for the design of higher education buildings, the dynamic student ‘Town House’ expertly captures the spirit of learning and the value of community cohesion. Grafton Architects have designed a purposefully democratic and open space, as its name suggests: Town – referring to the building’s civic dimension, and House – reflecting a sense of home and belonging. Many of the students at Kingston are the first in their family to attend university and this building sends an important message to them, their educators and the local community, that this is a place where everyone is welcome and valued. Set back from the street, the project extends the public realm, generously blurring its boundary with the pavement and inviting everyone in – students, locals and visitors alike. There are no barriers. A 200m long six-storey, deep colonnade offers shadow and shelter, with terraces and gardens above creating shelves of connected public space. The facades are permeable: open and transparent at the lower levels – revealing views to the passer-by of the

engaging activities taking place inside – becoming more shaded at upper levels.

dance studio and theatre to co-exist, and enrich the experience of the users.

Equally open and spacious inside, users and visitors are greeted by the public forum, leading to an amphitheatre. From the ground floor, eyes are drawn up through the building – through voids and staircases – to complementing social and study spaces. Exemplary acoustic design enables the bustling public forum, quiet library, archive,

Generous volumes allow people, light and air to flow naturally through the building, which also uses a thermally-activated concrete frame to reduce operational energy use. This highly-adaptable building will stand the test of time and provide an inspiring environment for students, residents and visitors for years to come. >>

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Kingston University London – Town House was chosen by the jury from the following outstanding shortlisted projects: • Cambridge Central Mosque by Marks Barfield Architects • 15 Clerkenwell Close, London by GROUPWORK • Key Worker Housing – Eddington, Cambridge by Stanton Williams • Tintagel Castle Footbridge for English Heritage, Cornwall by Ney & Partners and William Matthews Associates • Windermere Jetty Museum, Cumbria by Carmody Groarke

>> Speaking on behalf of the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize jury, Lord Norman Foster, said: “Kingston University Town House is a theatre for life – a warehouse of ideas. It seamlessly brings together student and town communities, creating a progressive new model for higher education, well deserving of international acclaim and attention. In this highly original work of architecture, quiet reading, loud performance, research and learning, can delightfully co-exist. That is no mean feat. Education must be our future – and this must be the future of education.” Grafton Architects, said: “We imagined a place where students would feel at home. This building is about people, interaction, light, possibilities. It is about connecting to the community, the passer-by, an invitation to cross the threshold; a three-dimensional framework with layers of silence and layers of sound.

This building is about people, interaction, light, possibilities. It is about connecting to the community, the passer-by, an invitation to cross the threshold; a threedimensional framework with layers of silence and layers of sound.

Space, volume and light are the organisers. The building edges are not boundaries but

active gathering spaces, terraces, galleries. Being outside under the big sky is always just a few steps away. Kingston University gave us this educational vision which we

translated into a spatial open matrix. We are absolutely delighted the Kingston Town House has won the prestigious Stirling Prize.”

Kingston University Director of Estates and Sustainability, Sean Woulfe, said: “We wanted Town House to be unique and, in Grafton Architects, we found a practice

that understood our ambition.They have led the delivery of a Stirling Prize-winning building that seamlessly incorporates such disparate uses as a library, dance studios

and studio theatre. Town House has transformed the image of the University in the borough, becoming a catalyst for changing the way we do things. “The building was brought to life by Willmott Dixon Construction, with its design features enhanced by excellent construction quality, particularly the fairfaced blockwork, the ground floor polished concrete slab, together with the oak flooring and stair-treads and plywood panelling, which provide visual warmth. “The contractor delivered on Grafton Architects vision, understanding the importance of ensuring the quality of the finish across all aspects of the building met the highest expectations.”

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Explore innovative suspension systems from Gripple Gripple, the UK leading manufacturer in suspension systems, are exhibiting at Olympia London as part of London Build 2021. Come along to stand B30 on the 17th & 18th November and chat about the newly launched Fast Trak range and how it can save you time and money on your next construction project.

K manufacturer of innovative suspension systems for MEP services, Gripple, has revamped the iconic product range Fast Trak for 2021 with a series of new features making it safer, greener and quicker to install. Alex Smith, Marketing Manager - UK & Ireland explains “Even though Fast Trak has been on the market since 2017 we have listened to our customers and made adjustments to the products to make the range even easier to install. Fast Trak has been a very successful range for Gripple, but with these changes and the environmental credentials this product now brings, it is worth visiting our stand to find out how to increase your productivity onsite with Gripple products.” Alongside Fast Trak at the exhibition, Gripple will also be showcasing their updated Universal Bracket range and

their wide range of fire rated systems for suspending a variety of building services including electrical containment, pipework and HVAC services. Visiting Gripple’s stand is an ideal opportunity to meet their highly knowledgeable, friendly and experienced team who pride themselves on delivering expert support at every stage of a project. With a presence covering every corner of the UK & Ireland, Gripple provide installation design services, on-site technical consultations and after-sales support. Take this opportunity to meet with Gripple’s technical experts and explore how they can support you on your next project. For more details on Gripple products go to www.gripple.com Gripple – Enquiry 61

Leviat to exhibit at London Build 2021 Certain to make a major impact at this year’s London Build exhibition (Olympia, 1718th November 2021), is Leviat, a new name in the building industry, but a company with more than 275 years of combined construction experience behind it.

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Formed in November 2020, Leviat brings together some of the world’s most well established and most trusted connecting, fixing, and anchoring brands, including, in the UK, Ancon, Halfen, Helifix and Isedio. The latest innovative product developments from each of these brands will be showcased on the Leviat stand (F32). This exciting line up of new products reflects Leviat’s expertise, skills and reach across a very broad spectrum. Leviat – Enquiry 63

ARC to launch new product for high-rise building ARC Building Solutions Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of cavity fire barriers and cavity closers, will be returning to the road next month for London Build 2021. As well as showcasing its comprehensive range of products, ARC is delighted to be officially launching its ARC OSCB – a brand new solution for high-rise buildings – at the event, which is taking place at Olympia London on 17-18 November. Taking to Stand E44, ARC’s friendly team of experts will be on hand to provide insight and guidance on its products, which have been designed to stop the spread of fire and heat and improve the thermal performance of party wall cavities. ARC Building Solutions – Enquiry 64

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Schöck Isokorb meets the challenges at Lots Road Once a neglected industrial site, Chelsea Waterfront in SW10, is being impressively transformed and minimising any risk of thermal bridging throughout has been key. In addition to meeting the relevant Building Regulations, this is also important in meeting the criteria for the impending Future Homes Standard. The Isokorb load-bearing structural thermal break from Schöck offers the ideal solution in meeting all necessary compliances.

his is a two-phase development; the first being completed in 2019 and resulting in four riverside buildings and a 37-storey West Tower. The second phase is now well under way with the centrepiece being the old Lots Road Power Station, which first became operational in 1905 and eventually powered most of the London Underground for almost 80 years. The old Power Station is an iconic building and careful refurbishment will result in retention of the external walls, steel frame, chimneys and selected internal steelwork. When finished, the 13-storey building (now called the Metropolitan) will house 193 apartments and accommodate shops, restaurants and cafes along a 100 metre mall at ground floor level. Also, as part of this second phase, alongside the main Metropolitan Building there will be a 25 storey East Tower and two nine-storey refurbished residential buildings, one of which is a rotunda. Minimising thermal bridging throughout Throughout the entire development, improving the performance of the building

envelope and minimising any risk of thermal bridging has been a key element in the design detailing. Quite apart from meeting compliance with the Building Regulations, this is increasingly important in meeting the criteria for the impending Future Homes Standard. Thermal bridges are localised areas of the building envelope, where the heat flow is usually increased in comparison with adjacent areas. As a result, the temperature of the interior surface near the thermal bridge is lower and if this area becomes too cold it can lead to condensation. Over time, mould is likely to form, potentially damaging the building structure and even posing a health risk to the inhabitants. The ideal solution is the Isokorb loadbearing structural thermal break from Schöck, which has featured throughout since the start of the development. Primarily the requirement has been for conventional balcony detailing and involved the Isokorb T type K for concrete-to-concrete and the T type SK for concrete-to-steel. Diagrammatic example of the T type K

The SK is a complete system thermal break and is unique in being the only formally UK approved product that satisfies the loadbearing and thermal insulation requirements for this type of application. There were though a number of special demands as well. Meeting the challenges The prominent corner plot on the site is an L-shaped building with a frontage on Lots Road and a wing extending towards the Creek. The interior features a continuous walkway and at the 90 degree intersection lateral forces had to be accommodated. To resolve the vertical and horizontal reactions a configuration was used that involved the Isokorb type HP (which transfers forces either parallel or perpendicular to the insulation layer) and type Q (for transferring shear forces on supported balconies and recessed balconies). In addition, there was also a slight castellation to the thermal break line, which had an impact on calculations involving the optimum cut lengths of the elements and their required load-carrying capacity. With the Rotunda, the contractor had opted to precast the ‘pie-shaped’ balconies where possible. However, for structural reasons, or

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because some were too large for precasting (one unit was so large it had to be split into two parts) it was necessary to cast insitu. This presented the Schöck team with load capacity considerations, as well as delivery scheduling challenges involving different sites. There was a major revision also involving

the 13-storey Metropolitan Building. Isokorb units T type SQ, were to be incorporated at all levels to bolt the external steel walkways back to the concrete frame. However, there was a late design change to the project, which resulted in the steel walkways being converted to concrete

on all but the first floor. This resulted in a complete review of the structural thermal break requirements and a tie force also had to be accommodated into the design to tie the balcony walkway structures back to the main structural frame. All products are fully compliant The comprehensive Isokorb range offers solutions for concrete-to-steel, concreteto-concrete, steel-to-steel – and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations and have the security of independent BBA Certification, which provides NHBC approval. The requirement that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for residential buildings, is also easily met by incorporating the Isokorb. Schöck – Enquiry 66

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Worsened Cavity Wall Performance? Can the actual heat-loss from a newly constructed property be greater than you calculated or realised? This question was asked in the early part of this year by the owner of a recently built property that became surprisingly cold during and following heavy storms. He had never considered to what extent wet masonry can increase heat-loss from the building.

ut heat-loss calculations take all of this into account – or do they? Calculations of the thermal behaviour of cavity walls are not based on using water saturated bricks. Calculations are based on dry bricks or minimally wet bricks, with a water content of 5% maximum. This is fine when one considers performance during summer months, but not so in winter, when one relies most on conserving heat? As an outside skin becomes wetter, its conductivity increases and its thermal integrity worsens. But the situation deteriorates further, because of EC. EC affects humans and buildings. When we swim in the sea and then emerge from the water, the body suddenly feels cold and becomes colder, because of EC– evaporative cooling. The air is causing the water on your skin to evaporate, and that draws heat from your body. For we humans, grabbing a towel is usually the immediate next step. Buildings have skins too, and a buildings’ wet outside skin will also suffer EC, accelerating heat-loss from the structure. But unlike your body, where the water lays on your skin surface, the brick outer skin of a building can

be saturated with water, so EC can really accelerate the thermal loss. It’s also worth remembering how some masonry is tested to BS 4315. The test involves spraying water onto a given area at a rate of 2.5 litres per minute. The test takes place over 48 hours. Upon completion of the test, it is not unusual to read the ‘bricks indicated very low levels of rates of rain penetration.’ It is often not realised the spraying is not continuous. It lasts just one minute, followed by a half-hour pause, after which there is another one minute of spraying and so on. Over 48 hours the extent of water spraying amounts to less than 1½ hours. If it only ever rains in your district for exactly one minute followed always by half an hours’ drying time, then perhaps the Standard is meaningful, albeit not realistic of the climate experienced in the UK? Especially when one remembers wet winter days with accompanying high winds….and EC. As a realist might point out, the conductivity of a clay brick can double when it is saturated. Two Considerations Two simple considerations can help minimise overall thermal loss through a cavity wall. The first requires appropriate cavity tray specification to manage water arrestment and water evacuation. The more swiftly and efficiently the external skin returns to dry status – the better, and with it, acceleration of thermal loss diminishes. Awarded European Technical Approval for its water-arrestment protective products, UK company, Cavity Trays Ltd of Yeovil is the only UK cavity tray manufacturer awarded ETA and offers

construction overviews and a take-off service. The Yeovil based company also manufactures a wide range of wall weeps and vents, so elevations can benefit traycompatible balanced cavity ventilation and water removal. The second consideration refers to a cavity wall reveal closer that does what no other reveal closer offers. Called a Continuity Closer, it features an L-shaped insulating core. Being L-shaped instead of the conventional rectangular shape permits it to wrap across the surface of partial-fill cavity insulation, and in so doing it over-sails/ covers those gaps that are often witnessed on sites where ordinary closers and cavity insulation are meant to abut - but don’t. The Continuity Closer physically layers those gaps that would otherwise be left and adversely increase heat-loss. Building envelope performance is reliant on many build details coming together, and the above two considerations demonstrate how improvement is readily available and achievable. Benefit accompanying warranties - specify clearly to secure. Email for your copy of our Technical Manual – delivered to your door with complimentary 2022 year planner. Cavity Trays – Enquiry 67

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SSQ’s phenomenal phyllite completes £10m Limehouse development SSQ’s world-class Riverstone phyllite has been used to outstanding effect on a multimillion-pound residential development in Limehouse, East London.

he Copenhagen Place project has seen a stretch of canal-side East London transformed into a luxurious housing complex, consisting of 45 individual dwellings spread across a number of five and seven-storey apartment buildings – all of which were roofed with 60x30 Riverstone Ultra. A collaboration between architects Stockwell and Bellway Homes, the £10m development required a roofing material that didn’t just offer great aesthetics, but robust, long-lasting performance, too. “Phyllite isn’t as well known as slate, but among architects and developers, its one of the most sought-after roofing materials in the world,” explains Dora Kotzeva of SSQ. “Subject to intense heat and pressure underground, phyllite’s clay content breaks down and forms mica instead – which results in an unmistakable grey-green colour, and its signature ‘phyllitic sheen’. “Those same geological processes also make phyllite products like SSQ’s Riverstone

extremely strong and weather-resistant. “One of Riverstone’s greatest advantages is that it retains its strength even when split extremely thin, and demonstrates very low water absorbency – both of which were key reasons it was specified on the Copenhagen Place project. “In places, the roofs had a gradient of just 15 degrees, which increases the risk of damage through the freeze-thaw cycle. “The lower the roof gradient, the more likely it is that rainwater will remain on the roof slate, then freeze if the weather turns cold. “Since Riverstone phyllite is a dense material, and isn’t very porous, it’s the ideal choice for low gradient settings – especially when the individual slates are 60x30, as the added length makes it particularly suited for low pitches.

“Over many years, SSQ’s expert Technical Department has worked to develop its own unique low-pitch roof system for projects like these. “The British Standard advises against using slate on roofs with a gradient of anything less than 22.5 degrees – but thanks to outstanding material like Riverstone, and the ingenuity of the SSQ team, architects can use quality slate and phyllite even when faced with lower gradients. “We were delighted that Riverstone was chosen for use on this fantastic project, and know it will provide residents with a stylish, distinctive and extremely hard-wearing roof for decades to come.” www.ssqgroup.com SSQ – Enquiry 70

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Are we opening the door to a winter of super bugs? There may be a long, hard winter ahead. Amid fears that the UK is heading for a season of ‘super colds’, flu and increase in COVID transmission, the NHS has launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated to boost their immunity. But vaccines are only part of the solution – they can only counter expected strains of diseases that can mutate and strike when our immunity is at its lowest.

he hard cold fact of the winter season is that when the temperatures drop, we head indoors. We commune with others for longer, often without the benefit of natural ventilation. We are in the vicinity of airborne contagion and we frequently touch things which others have – passing on bugs as consequence. So, what can we, as specifiers, developers and facilities managers, do to stop the spread?

As with smart buildings, we must consider how our environments will be used and plan to protect – down to the smallest detail.

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Buildings that are in public use need to be carefully considered. Hospitals, care homes, nurseries, schools and colleges accommodate the sick and vulnerable. Other purpose-built facilities will see large congregations: retail, hospitality, leisure and fitness, also need to think about the visitor ‘journey’ as well as travel: trains, buses and planes and their passenger hubs. Minimising risk reduces opportunities for infection and with this mind, natural ventilation, contact and cleaning are key. At Strand Hardware, we work with selected distributors which supply specialist sectors. For 30 years, we have listened and worked with them to source, obtain and modify suitable architectural ironmongery to meet exacting standards.

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Combining durability with resilience, our range of door and window hardware, control systems and emergency/panic hardware is designed for longevity. Anti-bacterial coatings can be applied to many of our products – an essential method of defence particularly when used in buildings within the health and care sectors where infection can be prevalent and patients more vulnerable.

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We open windows and walk through doors many, many times throughout the day – so frequently that we become oblivious to the contact we may have. A rigorous cleaning regime is essential but the architecture of a single door, with its intricate fixed and moving parts, can be an

obvious trap for dirt and germs. Naturally, there will be a focus on minimising contact transmission by cleaning handles, fingerplates and other door architecture that has frequent use, but what about those all-important fingerguards and drop seals? As the UK stockist for Athmer finger protection, we know that our products have undergone rigorous testing using a range of cleaning agents. Extensively tested using the most common cleaning agents and disinfectants from the RKI/VAH list. They were examined for possible reactions and resistance to: • Bacillol AF • Incidin + • Trichlorol • Optisept • Milk of lime • Terralin • Helipur The tests found little or no reaction to the 100% pure solutions, with only slight discolouration of fabric due to deposits caused by evaporation of the cleaning products. No negative impact was caused to the durability or function of the components. Catherine Franks, Managing Director of Strand Hardware, says: “Athmer finger guards offer a quality product range which is durable and reliable, preventing injuries by eliminating the danger of accidental finger entrapment between the closing edges of the door leaf and the door frame. Specifiers should choose products that have been tested to BS8613 as well as being tested with cleaning products.” For more information email: info@strandhardware.co.uk Strand Hardware – Enquiry 73

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The Liverpool electric dream house. Insulated with Huntsman BS spray foam. Homeowner and lecturer in Sustainable Architecture, Dr Stephen Finnegan is rising to the challenge of achieving a Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Victorian home in a leafy suburb of Liverpool. His objective is to minimise running costs, emit no carbon emissions in operation and run the entire property on electricity, largely generated through sustainable sources. Here, we take a look at the project.

he house, a large detached, brick-built property constructed at the turn on the 19th Century, is typical of the style of building of the period. Solid walls, high ceilings, a walk-in cellar and occupied roof rooms (historically used as servants quarters!). Heating the four-story property had originally been via open, coal fires in every room, including those in the roof prior to the installation of gas central heating. Dr Stephen Finnegan, who is a lecturer in sustainable architecture at the University of Liverpool, plans to take the building back to a bare shell and incorporate as many energy The electric dream house. A substantial brick built Victorian three story property

harvesting and low energy consumption systems as is practical in the restoration of the house. He will then carefully monitor energy and carbon usage with the overall target of Net Zero Carbon emissions. His ultimate objective is to run the house entirely on electrical energy, through the incorporation of a solar PV system with a SunSynk battery storage system, an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), thermal store and monitoring kit (all of which will be provided by Dynamis Associates Ltd). This retrofit system will provide domestic hot water and underfloor space heating. An

electric vehicle charging point and a ‘time in use energy tariff’ will catapult the house into the 21st Century. Fabric “first approach” to thermal performance. According to Dr Finnegan, it is well established that around 20% of UK carbon emissions are generated through heating, hot water and cooking in domestic properties. With over 60% of current housing stock built pre-1960 when little thought was given to heat-loss prevention, the challenge of reducing these emissions is significant. New-build properties can be built to far more thermally efficient standards than their predecessors, so the Government’s target of slashing overall carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 puts real focus on older buildings where retro-fitting of heat loss prevention methods and reducing energy inputs, particularly of carbon rich sources such as gas, are so crucial. In older properties, particularly like this house, built over 120 years ago, when energy costs were far lower and measures to prevent heat-loss through walls and roof were rarely considered, the challenge is even greater. Dr Finnegan explains. “Our first big obstacle to overcome is heat loss prevention and this primarily focusses on improving insulation and air tightness”

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Up to 40% of a building’s heat loss can be attributed to air leakage [what we would all understand as draughts], so it is vital that air tightness is included in any programme of measures designed to improve a building’s thermal performance. A so called ‘fabric first’ approach. A breathable, sealed-box environment. Traditional insulation materials such as mineral wool or rigid board products can be time-consuming and expensive to retrofit and if not installed correctly can still lead to air leakage. It is almost impossible to achieve a completely airtight seal, whilst still allowing the building to breathe naturally. “We needed a more efficient, modern method of insulation that provides a high level of thermal insulation and help us create a sealed ‘breathable’ box environment to give us better management of both heat input and ventilation. Electricity is already expensive and prices will only go upwards, so it’s vital that we do all we can to first minimise consumption, prior to the installation of any renewable energy technologies” said Finnegan.

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Early on in the restoration programme, insulation specialists, Green Horizon Energy Solutions were brought in to advise on how best to minimise thermal loss. Director, Matt Lawford recommended the use of Foam Lite LDC 50, a breathable, spray applied ‘open cell’ insulation system from Huntsman Building Solutions [HBS]. Huntsman’s Foam Lite is a spray applied insulation system that expands quickly but gently, sealing all gaps, service holes and hard to reach spaces, virtually eliminating cold bridging and air leakage” explained Matt Lawford. “As well as the entire roof area, we recommended applying spray foam insulation to the underfloor area of the timber ground floor. Up to 20% of heat can be lost through an un-insulated suspended floor and, with easy access from the cellar area, this gave us a quick-win in terms of heat loss mitigation” added Lawford. Spray applied, open-cell insulation. Unlike the urethane foams of 20 years ago, modern spray foams such as Huntsman Building Solutions Foam Lite LDC 50 uses water as the blowing agent. This means that the reaction between the two components produces a small amount of CO2 which causes the foam to expand. Cells of the foam burst and the CO2 is replaced by air. This “open cell” foam provides outstanding insulation properties but still allows the building to breathe naturally, without the risk

Huntsman FoamLite was spraye to the underside of the ground floor of condensation. HBS spray foam insulation systems were developed in Canada to cope with their severe winters and are now widely used in UK in both the residential and commercial sectors. In the roof area, the original lath and plaster covering was removed from the underside to the pitched roof and 50mm section timber counter- battens installed. The roof had been re-slated in the 1960’s and the bituminous sarking felt covering was found to be in sound condition so no further remedial work was needed. A thin layer of glass fibre was removed and HBS Foam Lite LDC 50 insulation sprayed directly on to the exposed felt to a depth of 120mm. After trimming flush, the ceiling was fitted with a Vapour Control Layer (VCL), reboarded and skimmed. With good access to the underfloor at ground level (via the basement), insulation was sprayed between the flooring joists

Excess foam insulation is trimmed back to accept board and skim to a depth of 120mm, eliminating draught incursion to the rooms above. Post restoration data collection The house restoration project began in early 2021 with a target for completion and occupation by the end of the year. An array of temperature, energy and relative humidity sensors are being installed as work progresses allowing a comprehensive programme of data collection covering air tightness, net electrical energy consumption, thermal performance and so on. These will be collated into a formal paper to be published by Dr Finnegan during the latter part of 2022. Alongside a live data feed open to the public and hosted by the Zero Carbon Research Institute www.zcri.co.uk. Which was founded by Dr Finnegan. Learn mopre about Huntsman Building solutions: www.huntsmanbuildingsolutions.co.uk Icynene – Enquiry 148

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Roof ventilation terminals for the education sector Passivent, a leading company in the field of natural and hybrid ventilation, has been supporting architects, consultants and contractors with their ventilation design strategies for over 35 years.

he Passivent range of roof ventilation terminals is extremely popular in the education sector and is ideal for larger spaces such as halls and atriums. They offer Class A 100% certified rain rejection (to BS EN 13030:2001) so that a building can be fully ventilated regardless of weather conditions. BRE tested, they are resistant to continuous wind loads at 51 m/s and motorised base dampers control the airflow with excellent thermal and airtightness performance when closed.

There is a range of control modules for Passivent’s roof terminals ranging from simple switches to intelligent control systems and the modulating actuators within the terminals are virtually silent in operation. Passivent’s intelligent iC8000 controller monitors the indoor environment through CO2 and temperature sensors, and is capable of managing up to 40 zones. BACnet capability also means the controller

can communicate with the building management system. For further information or support with your natural ventilation project contact Passivent on 01732 850 770, email projects@passivent.com or visit www.passivent.com. Passivent – Enquiry 75

Manufactured in the UK and available in a range of designs and sizes to suit a building’s aesthetics and ventilation requirements, they can also be colourmatched to any RAL or British Standard colour. Installation is made easier by their lightweight construction and integral sub-base. The range also includes the Litevent which combines a controllable ventilator and a rooflight providing natural daylight as well as ventilation.

Springfield House gets a healthy new roof, thanks to Welsh Slate Hospital building gets a new lease of life from Welsh Slate and Stoic Roofing.

he reroof, in Welsh Slate, of a Grade II listed house that doubles as a healthcare building, is in the running for a national award.

Hospital has put the specialist contractor in the eight-strong shortlist for “Best use of a heritage roof” in the 2021 Pitched Roofing Awards*.

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The mid-19th Century stucco villa in Italianate style, next to the entrance of A&E in Cliftonville, is now used for out of hours urgent care but the original roof of Welsh Slate, part of the Breedon group, had reached the end of its serviceable life after more than 150 years. A like-for-like replacement was required for Listed Building Consent, and this meant 441m2 of Welsh Slate’s 500mm by 300mm Penrhyn Heather Blues from the manufacturer’s main quarry in North Wales. Property consultants Ridge and Partners were engaged by the hospital trust to design and procure the roof refurbishment works which included increased insulation to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Ridge associate (chartered building surveyor) Neil Thompson said: “The Welsh Slate was essentially a requirement of Listed Building Consent, but it is also a quality product. Whilst alternatives may have been possible, Welsh Slate was the only real comparable product that would have satisfied them.” A top hat/temporary roof was utilised to ensure the healthcare services could remain operational throughout the contract with no risk of water ingress as a result of the roof being stripped. The reroof took Stoic five months to complete during Covid restrictions and involved counter battening, breather membrane, support trays and fascia vents, slate vents and adaptors, rooflights and moulded gutters around multiple hips and valleys, and Code 4-7 lead for the flat roof areas. Welsh Slate – Enquiry 76

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A hybrid ventilation solution for the education sector For a natural or hybrid ventilation solution in schools and other educational facilities Passivent can provide design expertise and technical support.

anufactured in the UK, the Hybrid Plus2 Aircool® is just one of the products in Passivent’s education range. Not only does it improve indoor air quality, thermal comfort and the wellbeing of its occupants but it also meets the requirements of Building Bulletin 101 “Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools” and Building Bulletin 93 “Acoustic design of schools – performance standards”. Most commonly used in classrooms, the Hybrid Plus2 Aircool is a quiet and energyefficient hybrid ventilation unit requiring minimal maintenance. It has different operational modes that are dependent on the internal and external environment. Sensors respond automatically to increases in temperature and CO2 and a boost function maximises fresh air supply.

Suitable for a wall or window construction, the Hybrid Plus2 Aircool is lightweight and modular in design and can be ceilingmounted or ducted within a ceiling void. The Hybrid Plus2 Aircool is controlled by the Passivent iC8000 controller which monitors the indoor environment through CO2 and temperature sensors, and is capable of managing up to 40 individual zones. BACnet compatibility also enables communication between the controller and the building management system. For further information or support with your natural ventilation project contact Passivent on 01732 850 770, email projects@passivent.com or visit www.passivent.com. Passivent – Enquiry 78

School uses Time Wisely to Protect Interiors with Yeoman Shield Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School based in Kingstanding, just outside Birmingham, took advantage of a quieter time, with the majority of pupils home schooling, to undertake interior wall protection work with Yeoman Shield.

atering for 700 pupils aged 11- 16 the school has corridors and break-out areas throughout the school where walls and corners especially are exposed to marking and impact damage caused by the everyday movement of pupils, staff and equipment.

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Yeoman Shield’s directly employed fixing operatives installed Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx Wall Protection Panels at 1250 mm high to corridor and dining areas in a Dusty Grey colour to complement artwork decoration applied to the upper walls. Staircase walls were also fitted with the wall protection panels and Yeoman Shield 50 mm Dia. Guardian Handrail in Timber. Vulnerable wall corners were protected with 75 x 75 mm corner protection in a matching colour and Yeoman Shield 110 mm White PVCu covered timber skirting was added.

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COP26 House showcases what is achievable with today’s materials and technologies The COP26 House is a zero carbon, timber frame building built by beyond zero homes. Sustainable wood-based panel manufacturer, MEDITE SMARTPLY played a vital role in the build.

he project showcases low carbon, circular solutions in building and living during the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, demonstrating how the climate emergency can be met with products and building strategies that are already in existence. Chris King, Managing Director at MEDITE SMARTPLY, commented on the project: “Actions speak louder than words. This building encapsulates MEDITE SMARTPLY’s commitment to building a more sustainable future. “We in the construction industry have not only the opportunity but the responsibility to put theories into action and show the world how we can build and live sustainably, using wood and ecologically responsible solutions.” The members of Beyond Zero Homes are united by a common goal that goes beyond zero carbon: to demonstrate how beautiful, affordable, healthy homes can be developed with minimal impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle, to help us meet our climate commitments. The one-bedroom house has been specifically designed to use homegrown C16 Spruce to avoid the need for imported timber, lending itself perfectly

It’s fantastic to see progression on site of the COP26 zero carbon build. This is a statement to the rest of the world that sustainable zero carbon building is possible, and it can happen right now.

to the specification of SMARTPLY OSB, sustainably produced in Ireland and already stored across the UK. The build features the integration of SMARTPLY PROPASSIV, a structural OSB panel with integrated vapour control and air barrier properties for use as structural sheathing in timber frame structures. Additionally, the build is incorporating SMARTPLY ULTIMA for the internal flooring and underside boarding, while SMARTPLY STRONGDECK is being used for the internal mezzanine level flooring.

The construction is based on a 1.2m grid, allowing it to be easily panelised and prefabricated, or even self-built on site by two people, driving potential emissions from construction down even further. The design has been adapted from one of Roderick James Architect’s signature designs, the barn house. Max Bishop, Specification Manager at MEDITE SMARTPLY said: “It’s fantastic to see progression on site of the COP26 zero carbon build.” >>

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>> This is a statement to the rest of the world that sustainable zero carbon building is possible, and it can happen right now.” While the house has been designed with small scale, rural self-build developments in mind, the potential for it to become the future of sustainable residential building is real, as it can be adapted to larger scale developments and offsite prefabrication. As part of the Coillte Group, MEDITE SMARTPLY prides itself on its sustainable supply chain and manufacturing processes, meaning the company’s products are as environmentally conscious in their make up as they are in their application. MEDITE SMARTPLY has pioneered the sustainable timber industry in Europe, with all specialised wood-panels—MEDITE Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and SMARTPLY Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Based on extensive market research and utilising Modern Methods of Construction, a new concept in volumetric modular permanent homes for rough sleepers has been developed and rigorously tested to help overcome the nationwide crisis. Designed and developed by VOLUMETRIC - a specialist manufacturer of custom-built homeless solutions - MODULHAUS provides a 60-year design-life (BOPAS Certified) that offers exceptional energy efficiency, outstanding functional performance (in terms of acoustics, fire performance and robustness) and superior quality. MODULHAUS homes are delivered to exceptional standards, fully equipped and future-proofed for Building Regulation changes and can reduce ongoing energy costs to circa £5 per week - meeting the guidelines outlined by the Future Homes

One of the UK’s newest modular housebuilders has officially opened its first manufacturing site in North East England. A five-year plan will see CoreHaus producing around 1,000 modular homes a year, which will result in more than 300 people working across the business. These homes will be built using modern methods of construction (MMC) which will result in high quality homes, built faster, with engineered precision and expected lower energy bills. Since moving into its first UK manufacturing facility in County Durham,

CoreHaus has been recruiting while also securing new commercial contracts. The order book already stands at around £6m. CoreHaus is a joint-venture company between Carlton & Co Group, the parent company behind North East based Homes by Carlton, and national social enterprise Fusion21, specialists in public procurement for the built environment. The modular housing sector has been given a recent boost by national housing agency Homes England which is accelerating the delivery of local authority housing schemes, encouraging greater use of MMC.

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Achieving enhanced sound insulation performance using concrete blocks Concrete blockwork remains one of the most cost-effective methods of controlling airborne sound, making it a natural choice for constructing partition and separating wall. Meeting sound insulation standards is a key requirement for most building types.

tandards The acoustic standards contained in Part E of the Building Regulations have been in force since 2004. They cover a number of building types including flats and apartments, semi- detached and terraced housing, hotels, hostels, nursing homes and student accommodation. These Standards do appear to be effective in eradicating noise complaints and thus achieving a better quality of life for building occupants. Sound performance targets, particularly those limiting sound transfer between adjoining dwellings, are specified in Approved Document E1 to the Building Regulations. For separating walls and floors in attached houses or apartments, the airborne performance to be met is 45 dB DnT,w + Ctr (or 56 dB DnT,w in Scotland).

Depending on its composition and density, and any applied finishes, standard blockwork construction can provide an Rw of up to around 57dB. An example of a higher performing construction is the use of a 215mm Lignacrete dense block wall with a plaster finish. Where a greater performance is required, consideration should be given to using concrete blockwork with an acoustic panel to one side. Lignacite’s research and development team have evaluated a number of blockwork/ acoustic panel combinations, with surprisingly good results.

The advantage of this construction is that it allows blockwork to be used fair face one side, e.g. facing a sports hall, as well as meeting fire and stability requirements. The blockwork and acoustic panel act together to provide raised levels of sound insulation.

Typically an acoustic panel will comprise a 50 or 70mm ‘C’ stud frame, set back about 15mm from the face of the blockwork, with acoustic quilt or a proprietary board, such as Isomass, between or over the studs and finished with high density plasterboard.

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Tests commissioned by Lignacite Ltd. in a UKAS approved laboratory has shown weighted sound reduction index values, Rw, of up to 65dB can be achieved. Some examples of these high performing constructions are shown.

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This performance is applicable to sound frequencies from 100 Hz (low frequency) to 3150 Hz (high frequency). Achieving enhanced levels of sound insulation There is often a requirement for walls nondomestic buildings, to achieve a higher level of sound insulation. Commonly the performance of building elements, will be described as a weighted sound reduction index, Rw. This term describes the airborne sound insulating power of a building element. It is a laboratory-measured value as defined in ISO 717: Part 1. It can apply to walls, ceiling/ floors, ceiling/roofs, doors, or windows. The higher the number, the greater the sound insulating power of the building element. It is measured over the frequency range 100 to 3150Hz.

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Construction membranes help One Manchester to set the standard for energy efficiency Construction membranes from Glidevale Protect have been installed throughout a flagship low carbon new build development for social housing provider, One Manchester, helping meet stringent airtightness and energy efficiency targets.

ituated at Blackrock Street in Manchester, sustainability is at the heart of the development’s future proofed design. Scheduled for completion later in 2021, the development comprises twenty two properties, incorporating two, three and four bedroom houses, with two dwellings achieving net zero carbon status, making them the first social homes in the UK to achieve this landmark, with all other plots being built to strict Passivhaus standards. The homes were built offsite using a timber frame panelised system from Kingspan Timber Solutions and constructed onsite by John Southworth Builders Limited, with design expertise provided by GWP Architecture and Eco-Res Limited. The low emissivity Protect Thermo Extreme reflective membrane has been used on all external walls to deliver enhanced thermal performance, creating a radiant barrier to help improve energy retention, alongside the TF200 Extreme breather membrane

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installed on spandrel panels, offering the required protection from water ingress and the control of condensation risk. On internal walls, the Protect BarriAir air and vapour control membrane was used on all properties, ensuring airtightness results were under the required Passivhaus threshold of 0.6 ACH @ 50Pa.

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Victoria Young, regeneration manager of One Manchester commented, “This low carbon scheme helps One Manchester to be at the forefront of sustainability, whilst meeting the demands of Passivhaus design principles. By using a fabric first approach, we combined Glidevale Protect’s high performance, reflective membrane for external walls with an internal airtightness and vapour control layer. This helped to improve thermal efficiency and ensure low U-values, thereby contributing to a low ecological footprint on each home.” For more information visit www.glidevaleprotect.com, email

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Howells supplies patent glazing as part of £38 million Foss Barrier upgrade In December 2015 severe floods hit the City of York. Flood waters rose to the highest recorded on the River Foss. Water entered the main control building of the Foss Barrier putting it out of action. Within three months work had begun on a multi-million-pound improvement scheme, upgrading the Foss Barrier to achieve better flood protection for homes and businesses.

he Environment Agency appointed JBA Bentley – an integrated design and build contractor combining national contractor JN Bentley with environmental engineering specialist Jeremy Benn Associates – as main contractor, and CH2M (now Jacobs) as designer for the upgrade.

Self-Supported Glazing Bar Having overcome many awkward design issues, Howells manufactured roof and vertical patent glazing using its HG2 and HG3 self-supported glazing bars, single glazed with special laminated glass. The bars were polyester powder coated for durability.

The barrier was opened in 1988 and the upgrade was to replace the gate and its mechanical parts along with access and architectural features. Planning permission was granted on replacing like for like against the original structure.

Howells also designed and manufactured four adjustable louvres within the vertical glazing. These were a direct replacement to what was previously there and for the purpose of ventilation. The patent glazing was fitted to a new steel framework within the structure.

Glazed Structure The Foss Barrier gate is raised and lowered on steel wire ropes which are wound onto drums at either end of the glazed bridge connecting the two side towers. The physical size of the towers and the bridge were increased to accommodate new lifting equipment and to replace the access ladders with a staircase. JBA Bentley appointed patent glazing specialist Howells to supply and install new and replacement glazing for the extended bridge. The Black Country-based business was a new supplier to the main contractor and was sourced from market.

Challenging Design and Fit “The greatest challenge was setting out and making sure that everything aligned once it was installed, given we were working with an existing structure,” comments Richard Timson, site manager JBA Bentley.

they would. And given the complexity of the structure and its location, health and safety was good. Overall, we’re very impressed especially as JBA Bentley and Howells had not worked together previously.” Upgrade Complete Improvement work to the barrier gate was finished earlier this summer and it now forms an integral part of York’s flood defences, protecting more than 1,200 local homes and businesses. The pumping capacity has increased, and mechanical and electrical (M&E) operating equipment has been replaced. The new 28ft tall flood gate was lifted into place in January 2021, marking a major milestone for the project. Howells Patent Glazing – Enquiry 89

“We also had to ensure that the bridge in its new operation had no flex which would impact the glazing. This was a factor which would not be truly understood until it was put into service. “Working with Howells was a very positive experience. They did exactly what they said

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Immerse Yourself in a Sensory Experience for doors When we talk about interior doors in the context of sensory experience, the obvious topic is to think about looks and general appearance. However, in our hopefully soon to be, post-pandemic world, a more immersive experience is sought in our future daily lives.

nnovative door design can often be limited to visual perception. In other words, does it turn heads and stand out in its surroundings? A not unrealistic aspiration, although seldom achieved these days. This is especially true given the humdrum and quite frankly tired result presented by the ubiquitous white painted moulded skin doors you see at every turn. The use of colour and wood grain pattern can elevate interior doors immeasurably. This is something Vicaima have been perfecting for over 60 years, with their factory finished decorative door portfolio. However, now they take us on a new journey of sensory experience with the introduction of doors that invite you to feel in every sense of the word. Two of Vicaima’s very popular ranges have recently been extended to provide doors with something more than just great looks. Both ranges are from the Dekordor® collections and include: Dekordor 3D presenting a pronounced embossed grain effect finish, which although rippled to the touch; is very durable. The horizontal designs in Grey, Black, Washed Oak and Dark Cedar have been extended to

encompass new vertical Oak inspiration with Glacier and Silver finishes. The second door range offering something more, is Dekordor SD Touch. Here its subtle grain effect foil and highly realistic wood look, blurs both the visual and textural line between technologically advanced materials and original real wood veneer. Available as a vertical grain pattern, in a rich hue of Coffee Oak or for the perfect alternative to plain white; Pearl Oak SD Touch offers a tactile head-turner that adds chic to any room without stretching the budget.

3D and SD Touch, like all Vicaima products, are manufactured to ISO 14001 standards and are FSC certified. So, you can be sure that your choice of doors is not only good for you, but also good for the planet. Don’t just take our word for it, request a sample so you can see and feel for yourself. Visit www.vicaima.com/en-gb/contacts and Get in Touch! Vicaima – Enquiry 91

Both these sensory ranges are manufactured and suitable for a variety of applications and sectors, be it homes, hotels, education, or commercial spaces. Products can be supplied as ‘door only’ or as part of a complete door kit for rapid assembly on site. All with UK tested and certified fire, security, and acoustic performance where applicable. Vicaima can even offer larger projects the option to select matching wardrobes or wall panels, for the complete room package. Last but by no means least, is the attention to environmental responsibility. Dekordor

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Smart windows and doors feature in stunning Grand Designs project A derelict mill in a Cumbrian hamlet has been transformed over a three and a half year self-build project into a stunning four bedroom, four bathroom house, together with workshop and office space. Featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs programme, the project saw a new timber-framed, SIPS-construction house built within the footprint of the existing mill building, with many of the original materials, retained or reclaimed and reused.

he blacking mill, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, had lain empty and deteriorating for 60 years and required full restoration. Marlin Windows, one of Smart Architectural Aluminium’s key partners, worked closely with the architect and client to design, fabricate and install 40 windows and 7 doors as part of the project. Adrian Martin, Marlin Windows’ Managing Director, said: “Our brief was to provide contemporary aluminium windows and doors with flat, square edged profiles that would not only echo the design style and architectural lines of the building, but would also maximise the natural light coming into it. We were also tasked with ensuring the colour and finish were sympathetic to the reclaimed stone and new timber facing materials, as well as the surrounding natural environment.” For the main feature windows, the experienced Marlin team installed Smart’s

EcoFutural system, with its slim profiles and outstanding thermal efficiency enabling the maximum glass area to be achieved. Smart’s Alitherm 800 casement windows were then used elsewhere to provide natural ventilation and fire exit options. Two large Smart Visoglide Plus sliding doors were incorporated to enhance the open plan living space, flood the room with light and open up the panoramic views beyond. Featuring slim frames to maximise the glazed areas, Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs’ presenter, said of the seven metre wide sliding doors: “That vast window is panoramic, it’s like a super-wide cinema screen. It almost completely fills my field of vision.” Providing a stunning main entrance to the property, a wide Sherbourne door style from Smart’s high-performance Designer Door range was installed, featuring a low

threshold for easy access and matching glazed side light. The company’s Alitherm Plus door system was installed for access to the workshop, utility and roof garden areas. The windows and doors were all painted in textured Vulcan Black from Smart’s sensations colour range, the colour selected to harmonise with the local environment and adjacent materials. Smart’s Managing Director, Eddie Robinson, said “This is a fantastic project, with huge credit going to Adrian and the team at Marlin Windows for the quality of the fenestration work. The products not only look magnificent in this unique project, but their thermal performance will make a significant contribution to energyefficiency.” Smart Architectural Aluminium – Enquiry 93

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Pilkington Activ Suncool™ Pro T Toughenable dual coated glass, with self-cleaning, solar control and thermal insulation properties. With the Pilkington Activ Suncool™ Pro T, you can offer your clients a truly holistic glass solution. As with the rest of the Pilkington Activ Suncool™ range, the glass has excellent low-e properties, helping to keep the building warm in winter with values as low as 1.0 W/m2k. Thanks to a durable self-cleaning coating, maintenance is minimal. And superior solar control helps prevent spaces from overheating, whilst allowing natural light to flood in. Yet what sets this glass apart from the rest, is its toughen-ability. It provides additional safety and mechanical strength properties, opening up your architectural possibilities.

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How to Specify Success with Curtain Walling Facades form an integral part of a building’s identity and character. In recent decades, glazed curtain walling systems have become the go-to choice for modern designing of commercial and residential buildings.

curtain wall is typically a non-load bearing structure and transmits the applied loads arising from the wind, glass and occupant load back to the primary or secondary structure. On some products, other load cases may also be needed, such as buried, maintenance, blast or impact. For the curtain wall used to clad buildings, there are two main types: stick and unitised facades. Both types of curtain wall can be adapted to create bespoke features to emphasise geometry or a particular aesthetic appearance. This gives architects the freedom to create an aesthetically pleasing facade which meets specific performance requirements of the building. Performance Curtain walling forms a huge part of the envelope of a building, spanning multiple floors. Because of this, systems directly impact costs, design and delivery alongside vital performance considerations - such as water tightness, thermal characteristics, ventilation and building movement. The taller a building gets, the more movement can be expected, thus making it important to make sure the envelope accommodates such movements. That is why it’s recommended that early engagement is required with a structural engineer to understand which curtain walling system is best suited. Failure to do so can lead to induced stress in the profiles of surrounding components, which could lead to issues around the opening of joints and water ingress.

Curtain walling systems also excel in other areas, such as controlling noise levels in densely populated urban areas by flanking sound transmission, which is vital for multiple-occupancy buildings. Each system has their own levels of performance, depending on characteristics such as profile design, gaskets and openings. Other variants can also accommodate fire resistance requirements if needed. Maximising Aesthetics While technical performance is an important consideration for those specifying systems, there is one benefit for including them in a building’s design: aesthetics. By introducing large volumes of glazing into a building early on, it can help define its appearance. For occupants, they can enjoy the benefits of more natural light in a comfortable, practical and modern living space. From the outside, curtain walling gives buildings a distinct appearance, giving them a unique character. Architects can reflect a level of consistency in its design, but only by specifying the systems they require ensures creative freedom doesn’t compromise performance.

with suppliers and collaborate with design teams right from the start. Especially on large-scale projects where curtain walling is most in demand. Reynaers encourages direct collaboration between all partners through the Consult Programme to ensure engineers and technicians work closely with architects and building professionals to offer vital technical assistance. This helps ensure the right systems are chosen to meet the demands of a project. By working together with partners throughout the supply chain, architects and building professionals can lean on the expertise of the wider supply chain and bring their visions to life with glazed curtain wall systems, while weaving uncompromising performance and quality into the fabric of their buildings. For further information, visit www.reynaers.co.uk or email reynaersltd@reynaers.com Reynaers – Enquiry 95

Ensuring the correct specification is key to success To ensure the full suite of benefits can be enjoyed by curtain walling, it’s important to work closely

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Modular construction market is key sealant tape growth The modular house construction market will help to drive window and door foam sealant tape growth in 2022, predicts Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie.

e sees the UK market staying buoyant over the next 12 months as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic and building and construction activity remains busy, particular in the face of a chronic national housing shortage and the need to build more affordable housing. This will see construction projects ‘surge’ ahead with cost effective products such as foam sealant tapes, which deliver improved energy performance and efficiencies, increasingly specified for retrofit applications and new projects. In the modular sector, house designers are currently looking at new ways to deliver low carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies to deliver measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits. 2021 has been the best ever trading year for the ISO Chemie - sales are up 45% - and

Andy Swift says the modular construction market will be a key target for further growth going forward over the next 12 months.

add real value during the initial and post construction phases, so I expect to see more interest in these and other products in 2022 and beyond.”

“Modular construction is gaining increasing traction and next year will see continued integration of the system with the more traditional methods of building, enabling developers to bring forward housing projects more expediently,” he adds.

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“Our ISO BLOCO range of sealant tapes and the WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system can

New automatic storm lobby improves visitor access reception via a contemporary, all-glass storm lobby. Comprising of inner and outer sliding doors that operate in tandem, heat-loss from the building is significantly reduced during wet and windy days. The entire re-fit had to be completed to a very tight timescale, whilst the club remained open. With this in mind, TORMAX recommended powering the doors with their reliable 2201 door operators, which benefit from a patented component fasting mechanism, making them extremely quick and easy to install. TORMAX UK Ltd is a whole owned subsidiary of the Swiss firm, Landert Group AG, which has specialised in the worldwide design and manufacture of cutting-edge door automation solutions for over 90yrs. The in-house developed TORMAX 2201 operator has proven its reliability and performance in busy locations across the globe. The privately owned Thonock Park Golf Club has recently completed an extensive refurbishment to the main building. Updating the front entrance, TORMAX worked closely with Window Concepts to deliver fully automatic access into the main

Garador offering SBD accreditation on sectional garage doors

Measuring just 142mm x 100mm, the TORMAX 2201 operator is surprisingly compact, delivering an unobtrusive and aesthetic solution for the all-glass entrance at Thonock Park.

Garador is now offering Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation across nearly all of its sectional garage door range. The highly regarded SBD status is being offered as a free upgrade on all Garador sectional garage doors that meet certain eligibility requirements, including being a 42mm Premium Insulated model and fitted with the electrically automated GaraMatic operator which is engineered with an antilift kit to prevent forced entry. MD Neil Discombe, said: “This new Secured by Design accreditation confirms that they are robust and secure and we expect this new feature to be well received by our customers.”

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Senior produces the goods for Hull’s Fruit Market development Aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems have been used to realise the striking façade design of a new office development, created as part of the wider regeneration of Hull’s historic Fruit Market.

s the new headquarters for safety equipment specialists Arco, the new-build office development is the largest to be created in Hull for a dedicated user since the late 1960s. Designed by DLA Design, the striking five-storey building features a contemporary glass-fronted façade and spacious atrium which both enhances and complements the existing buildings around Hull’s marina and Old Town. Thanks to its slim sightlines and enhanced thermal performance, Senior’s SF52 aluminium curtain wall system was the perfect choice for the main façade, and has

been integrated with the manufacturer’s high performance SPW600 aluminium windows and robust SPW501 aluminium commercial doors. The fenestration package has been fabricated and installed by specialist contractors Glass & Framing Systems for main contractor PDR Construction. For more information, visit www.seniorarchitecturalsystems.co.uk or search for Senior Architectural Systems onTwitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Senior Architectural Systems – Enquiry 102

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Situated in the centre of the City of London, One Bishopsgate Plaza is one of the first high-rise residential and hospitality developments to be built in the capital for a number of years.

s part of the construction process, over 200 steel riser doors from Profab Access in a range of door leaf configurations and sizes from its 4000 Series, combined with over 300 bespoke ceiling panels from its 7000 Series, have been installed throughout the entire tower by BDL Dry Lining. Specified due to their impressive seamless integration into masonry walls, shaft walls and drywall partitions, the riser doors provide discreet and secure access that do not impact on the overall interior design scheme of the development, a main consideration for the public and private areas of the hotel.

providing the highest standard of evidence for fire safety performance.

absolute confidence in the performance of the critical fire integrity products.

All of the doors were supplied with comprehensive CERTIFIRE accreditation documentation as evidence of Profab Access’ up to date fire testing, providing both the specifiers and contractors responsible for the development with

The 4000 Series is the first riser door in the UK to be independently bi-directionally fire tested and certified by an accredited third party, to ensure legal compliance.

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The 4000 Series’ third party CERTIFIRE bi-directional certification from Warrington Fire was also a leading factor for specification, as the riser doors are fire tested from both sides to two hours,

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Hidden benefits for interiors The choice of door closer is probably not the first thing that comes to a specifier’s mind when considering hotel interiors, but it can have a significant effect on the appearance, ambience and comfort of any project, as well as the safety of its occupants.

aturally, when choosing a product, the specifier needs to ensure that the door closer’s performance characteristics meet the needs of the application and relevant published standards. Fire resistance and accessibility will almost always be paramount but door closer selection is far more involved than looking at performance alone. Other criteria impact on the selection process, including aesthetics, reliability, hygiene and safety. Whilst there are no published performance standards governing these areas, choosing the right door closer will have a significant effect on them. Where aesthetics are concerned, the designer’s preferred solution has always been the concealed door closer, which facilitates a clean, unhindered appearance to the door and the entire room. For many years, Samuel Heath has been at the forefront of the selection process with its Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers. These are available as a standard model or as Powermatic Axis, a door closer specially developed for use with SIMONSWERK’S TECTUS concealed hinge system.

In addition to satisfying critical performance requirements in areas of fire resistance and accessibility, Powermatic door closers offer a host of benefits that make them suitable for a wide variety of applications in the hotel, luxury apartment and leisure sectors. They are also many specifiers’ preferred choice for health, education, social housing and commercial applications. Fitting neatly between the door and frame, Powermatic door closers are totally concealed when the door is closed, enabling the designer to avoid the unsightly control arms and boxes that are inevitable with surface-mounted door closers and which can spoil not only the appearance of the door itself, but of the entire interior. Powermatic can also more easily accommodate 90-degree reveals, which can restrict door clearance. Using a concealed door closer ensures that nothing interferes with the desired appearance of the interior’s decorative scheme. It also creates a more homely, less functional, or institutionalised, ambience within the room, something which is highly desirable in hotel, residential, leisure and high-end commercial projects as well as certain health and housing situations.

Beyond the assurance of great-looking interiors, Powermatic’s total concealment when the door is closed has delivered practical benefits to many projects, including the ability to ensure that the sound insulation properties of guestroom doors are retained, simplifying maintenance and cleaning regimes and enhancing reliability by reducing the risk of damage through vandalism or tampering. Together, these benefits have seen Powermatic specified by the world’s leading designers on an enormous variety of prestigious projects across the globe, including the Savoy, Brown’s Hotel, Café Royal, Hilton and Wyndham Grand in the UK, Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Crowne Plaza in China, Sarova Hotels in Kenya and Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai. Samuel Heath offers a dedicated CPD presentation on door closers that is specifically designed for architects, designers and specifiers. Further details are available at www.concealeddoorclosers.com, by calling 0121 766 4200 or emailing info@samuel-heath.com. Samuel Heath – Enquiry 105

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Fire door compliance – what to consider Fire doors are the first line of defence against the spread of smoke and fire, enabling the safe evacuation of all building occupants. Here, Graham Hulland, Product Marketing Manager at dormakaba explores the key requirements and issues to consider when specifying fire door closers to ensure the products are compliant and fit for purpose.

pproved Document B of the Building Regulations in England and its equivalent standards in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland state that selfclosing fire doors should be fitted with a device that is capable of closing the door from any angle against any latch fitted to the door. Specifying a door closer that meets this requirement is not always simple. Some types of door closer may have ‘fire test evidence’ but not be suitable for self-closing fire doors as they cannot produce the closing force required to reliably close the door from any angle. This is particularly common where the device relies on dynamic force, such as the momentum of a door closing from fully open. Any fire tests including these units will have been carried out on latched doors as the device will not produce enough static force to hold an unlatched door closed during a fire test. Furthermore, this device, although reliant on a latch for fire testing, will not be able to close a door from any angle with a latch fitted.

Evac+Chair To ensure that the door closer complies with the regulations it is important to check that it meets BS EN1154 for Controlled Door Closing Devices and is CE or UKCA marked to that standard. The product must also have a Declaration of Performance (DoP), which details the characteristics of the product, as without this the CE or UKCA mark is invalid. From January 2023, UKCA will fully replace the CE mark.

As a result, it is important to look carefully at both the information from manufacturers and third-party certification to ensure the product meets the required standards.

However, the CE or UKCA marking only denotes that it has been fire tested and does not provide details on the suitability for different applications. Therefore, it is recommended that only door hardware that has been third-party certified is specified for fire doors. Schemes such as BWFCERTIFIRE provide independent certification of product performance and help ensure the hardware is appropriate for the application. The ‘scope of approval’ section on the CERTIFIRE test certificate will outline the product’s performance and suitability for different door types and installation configurations. For example, it will detail whether it is suitable for timber or metal doors, latched or unlatched, and the fire rating of the door – 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. This document will also detail the closer applications, push side, pull side, door leaf fixed or transom mounted.

At the same time, it is looking to educate businesses, building managers and those responsible for fire safety on their safetyrelated duty in emergency situations.

Finally, it is essential that any door closer fitted to a CERTIFIRE Certificated Fire Door is CERTIFIRE Certificated, as the fitting of a non CERTIFIRE Certificated door closer will invalidate the door certification as a whole.

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Evac+Chair International is urging lawmakers to close the legislative gap to encourage more accountability and transparency on the evacuation equipment needed, in order to save lives.

The call has been launched in the wake of discussion around the topic during Business Safety Week 2021, Disability Awareness Day 2021 and Fire Door Safety Week 2021 - all of which raise awareness on safety in the workplace and those living with disabilities or mobility impairments. In total, there are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK and more than 4.4 million of them are in work and should be adequately protected in case of an emergency. Currently, fire safety regulations do not specify evacuation systems or equipment for people with disabilities or temporary mobility issues, as a legal requirement in buildings. And while there is a legal responsibility for the person responsible for fire safety to have in place a risk assessment and measures to support the safe evacuation of people from the building, this does not state what should be in place to support people with disabilities. >>

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Safe in our hands From early warning through to FIRE detection and suppression, Kentec Electronics is a world-leading manufacturer of life safety solutions, with the international standards to match. The SMART, highly-sophisticated features embedded in our future-proof systems deliver the optimum in fire safety management, keeping your people, property and assets protected at all times. We call it Manufacturing Expertise and it’s a philosophy that applies to everything we do.

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>> Now, Birmingham-based Evac+Chair International wants a rethink of the law and is calling on businesses to make sure they have the right risk assessments and measures in place to keep everyone safe in an emergency situation. Gerard Wallace, Managing Director of Evac+Chair International, said: “It is vital that businesses know their responsibilities and people with disabilities - whether lifelong or temporary - know their rights around safely getting out of a building in an emergency. “There is great confusion and a legislative gap and lack of clarity around what business owners and building managers responsible for fire safety need to have in place to properly protect staff, visitors and the public.” Introducing an exciting innovation in home life safety from market leaders Aico, their brand-new HomeLINK Environmental Sensors. Designed to create better maintained, healthier, energy efficient homes, Aico’s Environmental Sensors are discreet and secure, placed throughout the home to monitor temperature, humidity and Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Available in two models; the Ei1020 measures temperature and humidity while the Ei1025 measures temperature, humidity and CO2, the Environmental Sensors

provide actionable insights into conditions such as mould risk, draught risk, excess cold, heat loss and indoor air quality. Sustainability is part of Aico’s core ethos and they are passionate about supporting the drive to reduce carbon footprint throughout the industry. Insights from the new Environmental Sensors on indoor environmental conditions allow for preventative measures and proactive maintenance, enabling landlords to adhere to requirements outlined in Standards and Legislation, such as the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing,

as well as supporting reaching net-zero targets. Seamlessly integrating with Aico’s revolutionary Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway, the Environmental Sensors overcome many challenges, from compliance and carbon footprint to mould risk and fuel poverty. The SmartLINK Gateway extracts the data from Environmental Sensors and provides a central hub for data from both Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarm systems and Environmental Sensors. Advanced Machine Learning technology constantly interprets the data to provide clear, actionable insights which are available via the HomeLINK dashboard.

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Why Does a Building need Fire Curtains? The implementation of fire-resistant barriers, such as fire doors and curtains, into a building’s design divides a space into compartments. In large commercial premises, there are multiple challenges when it comes to building compartmentation and passive fire protection. With the rise in popularity of open plan layouts, it has become increasingly impossible to utilise fire doors, due to the lack of walls. Where fire doors cannot be implemented, fire curtains may be installed.

great alternative to fire doors is the use of fire curtains, as it can offer the same levels of fire resistance and smoke control. Fire curtains can be set within the ceiling and walls, or face fixed depending on the building requirements. They will then sit in place and remain hidden, always ready to drop when needed in a fire situation due to their gravity fail safe operations, even when all areas of power are not available for consumption. Why fire curtains It’s a regular heart-breaking occurrence that the main cause of death in a fire incident continues to be due to the excessive inhalation of smoke, toxic fumes and gas. Fire curtains help prevent the further spread of smoke and flames and reduces the risk of death due to inhalation. Fire-resistant curtains serve three main purposes in a building: to limit the initial development of a fire, to prevent the spread of fire, and to protect escape routes. An effectively fitted fire curtain can help to suppress the growth and development of a fire and smoke within a building. What are the purposes of fire curtains? Fire curtains work to decrease levels of smoke and fire before they can spread further throughout a section of the building. They are typically lightweight and rarely need additional support when being installed, meaning that the inclusion of a fire curtain rarely changes the design of a building.

Installing fire curtains into a building’s design separates the space into individual compartments. With the increasing rise in popularity of open-plan layouts, it has become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to incorporate fire doors where there is a lack of wall space. Fire curtains can be installed in almost any space. Level of integrity The fire resistance and integrity of components used in building construction has come under increased scrutiny. This in turn has placed a higher degree of focus on the level of integrity of every product. In relation to the fire resistance test for curtains and other fire barriers the UK testing certification is EN BS 1634-1. It investigates how a fire curtain maintains its integrity when exposed to fire. The level of integrity illustrates a product’s fire resistance level. Where are fire curtains installed? Like we mentioned above, fire curtains have minimal limitations when it comes to installation. A fire curtain can be used to allow open plan building designs to still meet fire regulations.

Areas where there are stairs and lifts or lobbies, which are arguably the most critical escape routes, can employ fire curtains to help control smoke and prevent a smoke spreading through the stairwells and lift shafts. With the support of intricate testing, a fire curtain is designed to withstand the heat and effects of a fire for longer periods. How Coopers Fire can help From smoke curtains for large atria to domestic fire curtains that facilitate open plan designs, we’ve developed an extensive range of fire curtains and smoke curtains to work with every building sector and application to provide designers with bespoke solutions for every fire protection problem. Get in touch to discuss your fire curtain requirements today. Coopers Fire – Enquiry 109

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The benefits of specifying fire doorsets When it comes to the specification of fire doors and its associated hardware, there is no room for error but how can specifiers be confident that they are choosing a compliant product? Architectural ironmongery manufacturer HOPPE (UK) and fire doorset manufacturer Bespoke Complete Services Ltd (BCS) explain the benefits of specifying fire doorsets in public buildings.

ire door assemblies vs. fire doorsets Buildings are designed to use walls, floors and doors to compartmentalise the spaces to create a barrier in the event of a fire. A fire door, fully closed in its frame and installed correctly, is designed to restrict the spread of fire and toxic smoke, helping to protect property and escape routes, and ultimately save lives. When looking for new fire doors, specifiers may encounter different terminology: • Fire door assembly - this is all of the components, including the door frame, door leaf and essential ironmongery, supplied from separate sources. • Fire doorset - fire doorsets supplied preassembled in the frame, manufactured to the required size and including all of the correct components such as ironmongery and seals, factory-fitted and fully compatible with the core used. “A fire door can be supplied as a fire door assembly or as a fire doorset, but specifying a certified fire doorset offers a range of benefits,” explains Lee McMahon, managing director at BCS Ltd. “Certified doorsets offer stakeholders reassurance that the door and all its components will match the fire testing and certificate. The strictly monitored legislation we have to ensure everything manufactured and supplied is fully tested is essential when supplying a lifesaving product. “This also applies when fitting the doorset. If the doorset is not installed exactly as the specification, the product will fail. The installer is as important as the manufacturer and should also have the appropriate certification.”

Testing and certification A fire doorset cannot be fully certified as a complete system unless it is supplied as a whole set with ironmongery, including intumescent seals, and by an independent certified company.

Mark. Under the scheme BCS undergoes a continuous assessment process with testing carried out on a three-yearly cycle. A traceability plug is added to the fire doorset, usually on the door itself, to indicate that the door has been certified as a fire door.

Karen Nelson, business development manager for HOPPE (UK) and Registered Architectural Ironmonger, explains how the process works:

“Under the Building Safety Bill, it will be mandatory for duty holders to be able to supply digital information about all of the elements in a building via the Golden Thread,” adds Karen. “The label added by schemes like BM Trada help building owners to trace the specific doorset and its components, the certificate and data sheet at any time. HOPPE’s product information already includes everything needed to demonstrate compliance and, in the future, can be used to inform maintenance regimes.”

“Fire doorsets must be tested to EN 16034, a set of European standards that specify the technical performance characteristics for fire or smoke doors, and must always be used in conjunction with EN 14351-2 which identifies performance characteristics of interior doors for internal pedestrian doorsets. HOPPE supplies individual components that have already been tested in line with the relevant standards and are CE marked, but these are then installed and retested as part of the fire doorset.” BCS’s doorsets fitted with HOPPE ironmongery carry the BM TRADA Q

If in doubt about any fire doors consult with a certified fire door manufacturer like BCS Ltd on 01254 777142 or contact one of HOPPE (UK)’s qualified experts for advice on 01902 484 400. HOPPE (UK) – Enquiry 111

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Ensuring noise no longer annoys With more homes being built in brownfield and congested areas, residents are increasingly at risk of suffering the unwanted effects of noise pollution. Tyson Anderson, Sales & Marketing Director at Titon, explains how more advanced sound attenuating or ‘acoustic’ background ventilation can help housebuilders and developers alleviate this issue.

educing noise levels inside a property is difficult to achieve while simultaneously attempting to achieve the necessary amount of background or extract ventilation. As background ventilation requires a hole (or holes) to be provided in the fabric of a building, this increases the likelihood of external noise reaching the occupants inside. Given that more properties are now being built in city centre locations, near busy roads or other noisy environments, there is increased demand for sound attenuating products. However, these still need to meet ventilation requirements in terms of allowing air into a dwelling –‘Catch-22’ situation. There have been significant developments in sound attenuating (or ‘acoustic’) background ventilators. The best quality sound attenuating vents (such as Titon’s own SF Xtra Sound Attenuator) have been designed to keep external noise levels down to more acceptable volumes, while still providing sufficient air flow in accordance with Part F of the Building Regulations for ventilation. Such products form part of a ‘system one’ ventilation strategy, encompassing extract fans and background ventilator products but can also form part of a central mechanical extract system. As a result, a number of ventilator manufacturers now offer products claiming to be ‘acoustic vents’, often pricing them at a premium over their standard units. However, more often than not, these do not actually offer any improvement in terms of noise reduction while letting air flow as per requirements. The only way to be certain of the performance of sound attenuating vents

is by having them checked and confirmed with specialist acoustic consultants. This is due to sound reduction levels being measured differently for trickle ventilators when compared to windows. For example, if a window with a sound reduction of 35dB is used in conjunction with a background ventilator also giving a reduction of 35dB, the overall decrease will be somewhat less than 35dB. And, if multiple vents are required, the level of attenuation will gradually become worse. Sound attenuator products are a costeffective method of reducing incoming noise in situations where conventional slot ventilators are unable to assist with acoustic issues. To ensure suitable levels of sound attenuation, the latest acoustic vents can offer sound attenuation via the inner (ventilator) or the outer (canopy) or via both for optimum performance. It used to be the case that, in order to guarantee adequate acoustic performance, the size of the vent had to be increased, but advances in manufacturing technology mean this is no longer the case. Acoustic vents are now available for standard 13mm product slots, and ideal for retrofit for homeowners seeking to resolve this issue. The latest sound attenuators (such as those made by Titon) can be purchased in a number of combinations based on different sizes of ventilator and canopy. Combinations can be chosen depending on the sound attenuation requirement and can achieve up to Dn,e,w (C;Ctr) = 44 (-2;-3)dB when the vent is open. Another important consideration when specifying or designing ventilation

systems with sound attenuating vents is their equivalent area (EA). Part F requires equivalent areas to be a minimum of 5,000mm2 in habitable rooms to ensure adequate ventilation. As a result, in some circumstances, installing two vents together will be proportionally less efficient for sound attenuation than a single vent. This is a major issue as new build ventilation levels require a large number of vents throughout the dwelling to provide an overall ventilation total. So, as levels of air tightness continue to improve in line with the Building Regulations, efficient ventilation that integrates sound attenuation will continue to grow in importance. By utilising the right products, while engaging in appropriate dialogue with acoustic consultants, housebuilders and developers can ensure noise pollution is kept to a minimum, balanced with compliant levels of ventilation. Titon – Enquiry 113

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After an intensive vetting process, Nullifire fire protection products have been selected for installation across a large-scale custodial facility, HMP Five Wells, under a major firestopping programme managed by GRJ Contracting.

he large-scale site, comprising of seven prison blocks, with four wings and seven ancillary buildings, is set to open early in 2022 and will deliver a major boost into the local economy. Nullifire products including FB750 Intubatt Coated Batt, FS702 Intumastic Fire Resistant Acrylic Sealant, FR230 Intucompound Fire Mortar and FS709 HP Intumescent Sealant, are being installed throughout the development.

GRJ Contracting and Nullifire’s technical team have worked closely throughout the project, including at the design phase, remotely viewing BIM models via an online meeting and offering advice on the creation of benchmark walls and building sections for approval before commencing work on site. Part of the Construction Products Group portfolio of brands, and previously available

in the UK under the Firetherm name, Nullifire products are used extensively across built environments, with the benefit of highly knowledgeable technical support and service, stringent manufacturing processes and testing regimes, to ensure the ultimate peace of mind in the specification process.

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Nullifire products ensure stringent fire safety at new prison facility

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Working closely with the technical team at Nullifire, GRJ Contracting were able to offer the main contractor a wide range of fire stopping solutions to meet the stringent needs of this project. And for the ultimate in reassurance, each installation has a specific detail reference and detail sheet, all being tracked by GRJ Contracting.

Pyroguard Infinity for regeneration project

Fire resistance and stability earn specification for Magply Fire performance, chemical composition and resistance to pull-out loads were all factors considered by one of the leading national contractors in the selection of Magply

With glass an ever-popular building material, Pyroguard has helped to combine contemporary aesthetics with fire safety and sympathetically blend the old with the new on an exciting regeneration project in Cork, Ireland. To ensure that the desired aesthetic was achieved, while also meeting building safety regulations, Pyroguard Infinity T-EI30/24-2 SWS fire safety glass was chosen by KCC Group and installed in the glazed partition, within a Jansen steel profile system. Pyroguard Infinity is a range of fire safety glass certified for butt-joint applications. With no vertical frame profiles required, it’s the ideal solution for providing visually appealing seamless partitions. Pyroguard – Enquiry 116

MgO boards for the cladding build-up on four apartment blocks in Bristol. The development in the historic dock city’s Redcliff Quarter conservation area is being led by Galliford Try for developer, Redcliff Quarter MLP with the designs of Lyons+Sleeman+Hoare Architects combining new build structures and elevations with retained Victorian brick façades. Due to the requirement for all materials to be A2 fire rated in buildings over 18metres ply was not a suitable product. Magply was used in its place due to its properties. Magply – Enquiry 115

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Change is in the air with Radiana’s revolutionary climate control system Radicalising climate control, Radiana is a revolutionary closed loop hydronic ceiling system which responds to factors such as body heat to create the perfect indoor environment. Unmatched by other cooling products, Radiana also contributes to three WELL™ concepts: thermal zoning, thermal comfort and humidity control.

n invisible alternative to traditional air conditioning, Radiana provides a unique ‘3D’ cooling effect, creating the ultimate thermal comfort and sense of wellbeing for those using the space – all while being kinder to the environment with up to 30-40% energy savings, zero CO2 emissions, reduced carbon footprint and less maintenance, compared with air conditioning systems. Radiana’s innovative ceiling panels and tiles can be easily and quickly installed into the ceiling or walls in the place of plasterboard, making the system completely invisible. Cold water passes through the pipes within each panel and, as heat always travels to colder areas, any heat radiated from objects and the rest of the room is absorbed. When 70% of the ceiling surface area is fitted with ‘active’ Radiana ceiling panels the result is a highly desirable ‘3D cooling’ effect, with no hot or cold spots within a room because radiation expands equally in all directions. Due to the radiant energy transfer method, the Radiana system is silent running as

it cools or heats an environment without the draughts, noise or the dehumidifying effects associated with traditional air conditioning. This not only provides the ultimate thermal comfort for everyone using the space to enjoy, wherever they are situated in the room, but also greatly improved air quality. With Radiana there are no blasts of air which, especially if recirculated, could also spread virus particles around and dehumidify the atmosphere. Radiana has also developed an app, which provides intelligent control of the system and the ability to create different temperature zones within each room depending on solar gain and personal preferences. Radiana is also designed to effortlessly integrate with existing and emerging renewable technologies, with heat pumps being a natural choice to pair radiant water-based systems. Another crucial benefit of Radiana at the build stage, is ease of installation and sequencing. In the same way as traditional plasterboard is fitted, these innovative radiant cooling panels are quick and easy to attach directly to the ceiling frame. When it comes to installation, specifying Radiana will reduce the number of trades to co-ordinate

at site as there’s no need to sequence hot works or handling of ozone damaging gases, which further helps to keep each project on schedule. Radiana Pricing Overview A typical four-bedroom house with Radiana will cost £70/m2, going up to £150/m2 depending on which system configuration is selected. Find out more about Radiana’s invisible and environmentally friendly ceiling cooling panels, including technical specifications, at radiana.co.uk. Radiana – Enquiry 117

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DRU Maestro 60 Tall gas fires are available in front, 2-sided and 3-sided options. With a maximum height of 1.2 metres, they are suitable for new-build or refurbished developments.

DRU is the only UK fireplace supplier to provide a fully comprehensive, RIBA approved online CPD course for this important product range. The course covers gas and wood burning fires, with essential guidance on fuel options, flue types and energy efficiency directives. Visit: ribacpd.com/dru

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Underfloor heating with Schlüter-Systems Understanding the basics of underfloor heating isn’t always easy due to the numerous factors that need to be considered for each individual project. Tile and stone protection experts Schlüter-Systems offer a variety of solutions and have put together a brief overview to help in selecting the most suitable option for your specification.

hy use water-fed underfloor heating? Water-fed systems are ideal for large scale coverage and ‘whole-house’ scenarios. Designed to heat the air within a room as well as the surface covering, they are a primary heat source and can therefore replace radiators, connecting directly to a boiler. Although installation is more expensive than with an electric system, running costs are cheaper. Waterfed systems can be powered by a number of different fuel sources, including ground source heat pumps, and as well as warming a space can also be used for gentle passive cooling during the summer months.

Specify this: Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM is a hydronic underfloor heating solution with an ultralow construction height. A screed height of just 8mm above the studs of the panels is all that is required, which results in quicker warm-up times as well as considerable material and weight savings in comparison to other wet systems. A building can also be put into use more rapidly as there is no

need to wait weeks for the screed to cure before tiles are installed. Why use electric underfloor heating? Electric systems are ideal for providing additional comfort in specific areas or rooms. There are a couple of reasons why electric systems are best used in this

way, namely the cost of electricity and the characteristics of the heating experience. An electric system is designed to raise the temperature of the surface rather than the room, so is an enhancement to as opposed to a replacement for a primary heat source. They are generally cheaper to install, quick to warm up and easy to retrofit. Specify this: Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E is the perfect integrated electric solution for the heating and protection of tile and stone coverings. The uncoupling matting prevents cracks in the finished installation and eliminates the need for self-levelling, and its unique studded design means that the cable is easily pressed into place with no need for tape, glue or measurement. Provision of the mat and cable as separate elements means that the heating system can be custom designed around the features of a room, ensuring the most efficient use of materials and saving on running costs. Schlüter-Systems – Enquiry 119

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THRIVE UNDER PRESSURE. STUART PRESSURISATION UNITS Digital sytems at mechanical prices. Stuart Pressurisation Units offer automatic fill and pressure maintenance solutions for sealed heating and chiller systems. With a unique monocoque design and advanced digital controls.

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Setting the benchmark for efficiency, connectivity, and reliability As leaders in pumps and pumps systems, Wilo develops products to ensure greater efficiency and energy saving aspects. Its user-friendly features are catapulting the company as pioneers of the future, as it provides users with the knowledge and control to effectively manage their water and energy usage.

ith greater efficiency, connectivity and management than ever before, the award-winning Wilo-Stratos MAXO is the world’s first intuitive smartpump on the market.

flow that the secondary pump requires. In addition, a lower return temperature optimises the heat generator’s degree of utilisation which, in turn, has a positive energy saving effect.

The new Settings Assistant and operating display allow for application-guided commissioning; with high resolution and legibility, providing a more user-friendly interface. Using simple but effective design, the Wilo-Stratos MAXO enables for easily accessible, clearly arranged and uniform cable braids, making installation and maintenance easier than ever.

The Wilo-Stratos MAXO no-flow stop function avoids unnecessary running time and saves electrical pumping energy by automatically deactivating the pump at zeroflow-detection. The pump recognises when, despite its speed, the volume flow supplied is too low and stops the motor if the volume of flow falls below a specified minimum level. At regular intervals, it checks whether the minimum volume flow has been exceeded again, then continues in its set control mode in auto control mode.

Thanks to optimised and innovative energysaving functions, such as Multi-Flow Adaptation and No-Flow Stop, the WiloStratos MAXO achieves maximum efficiency every time and can maximise energy savings, with a minimum energy saving of 20%. The multi-flow adaption allows for the feeder pump to receive the required volume flow from each individual secondary pump in short intervals. This then allows for all feeder pumps to only pump the precise volume

The dynamic adapt plus control method can calculate a system’s requirements automatically and adjusts its operation to run efficiently, automatically and independently. The Wilo-Stratos MAXO also allows for convenient pump management via the WiloAssistant app. The Smart connect function enables mobile access to network-ready

pumps and pump systems to provide a full overview of pump locations and their operating statuses via the app. The Smart connect feature also allows for on-site commissioning, monitoring and maintenance and remote access when used in conjunction with the Wilo-Smart Gateway. If you’re looking for a powerful, reliable and easy to maintain pump, with a long service life, look no further than the Wilo-Stratos MAXO. Wilo – Enquiry 121

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The Titon FireSafe® Air Brick Range is a unique non-combustible high flow terminal designed for powered ventilation systems. Offering low resistance to airflow, but high resistance to fire as set out in Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1: Dwellings, 2019 edition. Constructed from sheet steel (A1) and polyester powder coated to classification A2-s1, d0, the Titon FireSafe® Air Brick is designed to be built into external wall types during construction.

• Material 1mm electrogalvanized sheet steel, fire class A1 ‘no contribution to fire’

• Corrosion resistance - salt spray tested to BS EN ISO 9227:2012

• Designed for both 204x60 & 220x90 ducting

• Special paint finishes available depending on quantity

• Polyester powder coating meeting EN13501-1 classification A2-s1,d0

• Subject related CIBSE approved CPD available

• Performance tested to BS EN13141-2:2010

• Sizes 204x60 and 330x60, with depths of 100, 400 and 500 available. In standard or bezelled options

• Extensive versatile range for different installation options

• Optional lengths available at request

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Ideal Heating launches POD; A heating interface unit designed to support the UK’s roll out of heat networks The UK’s leading manufacturer of commercial heating solutions, Ideal Heating, has launched a new Heat Interface Unit (HIU) designed to support the growth of energy efficient heat networks in the UK.

OD is a heat interface unit, designed for use in centralised heat networks, which are forecast meet around 20% of the demand for heating and hot water in buildings by 2050. Heat networks can be as large as a whole city or as small as a block of flats and offer the opportunity for increased efficiency and reduced emissions by generating thermal energy collectively. They can be powered by a range of heat sources such as gas boilers, heat pumps, Combined Heat and Power engines, biomass or waste heat from industrial or commercial processes. The POD HIU provides a flexible solution for new build homes, social housing and retrofitting legacy housing stock. There is no need for flue routes or gas connections to individual properties and the building fabric can usually remain largely unchanged. POD transfers thermal energy from the heat network to the heating and hot water systems in dwellings and has a compact, space saving design. The unit comes in two models: POD Indirect is a twin plate appliance to provide complete separation from the heat network for both heating and hot water. POD Direct is a single plate appliance, enabling heat from the network directly into the heating system of a dwelling.

Darren Finley, Chief Commercial Officer - Commercial Products at Ideal Heating, said: “With gas boilers in new build homes banned from 2025, forward-thinking developers are looking for energy efficient alternatives. POD can be used in large district networks, which may cover several connected buildings, or smaller community networks, which may only incorporate a single multi-occupancy building.

For developers and landlords, POD and heat networks provide a means to meet carbon reduction targets, integrate renewable energy sources and therefore achieve better SAP and SBEM ratings.

“They are easy to maintain and service and heat networks can realise lower emissions, greater efficiency and therefore lower bills, effectively futureproofing a development for both those running and inhabiting it.”

Since it was founded in 1906, Ideal Heating has drawn on its history of providing quality heating products and has built a reputation for both reliability and innovation.

Heat networks are energy agnostic, so are not reliant on traditional fuel types, a crucial element to employ to achieve net zero. POD gives end users more control over their comfort and energy use than being directly connected to a heat network. It’s easy to use, efficient, compact and low maintenance.

Ideal Heating considered the needs of contractors and installers at every stage of the product development, prioritising ease of installation and servicing.

The business has also invested in the formation of a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) division, which specialises in developing products at the forefront of heating control technology. To find out more, please visit: https:// idealcommercialboilers.com/products/pod-hiu Ideal Heating – Enquiry 123

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The NEW Aquaboost iBolt and iMatic range of high flow, high head, cold water pressure and flow boosting solutions. Designed to optimise space and provide a very quiet, simple to install solution for domestic and commercial applications. Explore the full range at stuart-turner.co.uk/aquaboost

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Management

Domus Ventilation launches new D-dMEV energy efficient units Domus Ventilation has launched the new D-dMEV range of single flow, continuous running decentralised mechanical ventilation fans for small to medium size rooms, such as bathrooms and toilets. The D-dMEV, which can be fitted in a wall/ panel, ceiling or window, extracts indoor stale air directly to the outside providing a more comfortable indoor living space. Its unique winglet-type impeller provides enhanced air extraction

for maximum effectiveness, yet remains very quiet in operation – down to 9 dba – and has a low power consumption. The Domus D-dMEV comes in 5” and 6” options, each with multi speed selection for flexibility and humidistat and timer. With a contemporary, minimalist design, the new D-dMEV range features a discreet front flat cover which is easily removed for cleaning without the need of tools. Its high quality shock-proof case also makes for a long lasting unit. The new Domus D-dMEV is listed on the BEAMA Green Homes Compliance Scheme, along with Domus Ventilation’s other energy efficient ventilation products, including the Sapphire range of intermittent axial, in-line and centrifugal bathroom and kitchen extract fans. All come with low Specific Fan Powers (SFP) to comply with Building Regulations at an extremely attractive price point. Domus Ventilation – Enquiry 125

First UK installation of Carrier AquaForce 61XW Heat Pump The first installation of Carrier’s AquaForce® 61XW large-scale heat pump in the UK is providing low-cost renewable cooling and heating for one of the country’s leading vegetable producers.

Major contract for Henrad in South Wales Henrad Radiators, a brand of leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, is celebrating the completion of a major contract with Newport City Homes in South Wales with more than 7,000 Henrad Compact radiators installed by contractor Gibson Specialist Technical Services in Bridgend. The contract began back in 2018 with heating system replacement projects across Newport City Homes social housing development at Dyffryn Estate to the west of Newport and came to completion recently with the replacement of the heating systems in Aneurin Bevan Court

sheltered housing scheme in Dyffryn. Kevin Moulton at Gibson STS says the relationship with Henrad has been a good one: “We have been able to install good quality radiators across the contracts we have serviced for Newport City Homes and have seen the radiators delivered as and when we needed them. They have been delivered in the numbers and to the addresses where we needed them, so we didn’t have to store too many radiators on site at any one time. It’s worked very well for us.” Stelrad Radiators – Enquiry 126

Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The project was designed and installed by OMNI Heat and Power Ltd. Innovative, efficient solutions such as the AquaForce 61XW support Carrier’s aim of reducing customers’ carbon footprint by more than 1 gigaton, part of its 2030 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Goals. The client operates a large cold store and packing facility on its Cornwall estate with 70 static caravans for seasonal workers. The solution uses the Carrier AquaForce 61XW heat pump to harness low-grade heat from ground-loops buried in the soil, plus ‘waste’ heat from the cold store refrigeration system, and upgrades it to useful temperatures. Hot water generated is piped to accommodation facilities and offices via a mini district heating system, providing comfort heating and hot water for washing. Power for the heat pump is provided by a large photovoltaic array on site, which supplies up to 1.5MW of electricity. Carrier – Enquiry 127

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Brett Martin has provided its new StormCrate55 modular crates for an underground attenuation tank designed to control stormwater and address surface water run-off as part of the redevelopment of a business park in Cheshire.

A successful awards night for StructureCare StructureCare has won the Special Projects Award at the British Parking Awards, organised by Parking Review, for the refurbishment of the multi-storey car park at Chase Farm Hospital MSCP in Enfield, London. DeckProtect+ Systems deck coatings and Transflex movement joints were employed in this installation. Kings Dock MSCP in Liverpool, with Willmott Dixon as the main contractor, won the Best New Car Park 2021 category and also features StructureCare systems. Joel Hughes, Senior Business Development Executive at Taranto Systems, won the Young Parking Professional of the Year, sponsored by StructureCare.

In order to manage surface water on the site during periods of heavy rainfall, Engineering Services, working on behalf of Blue Group, collaborated with Brett Martin on a design which incorporated the StormCrate55 system – an engineered Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), to create a 325m ³ storage tank below a parking area. Due to space limitations and drainage layouts on site, Engineering

Services found the dimensions of the StormCrate55 perfect for this project. With each crate capable of storing up to 237.5 litres of water, Brett Martin’s technical experts were able to offer technical guidance for the design of an attenuation tank and underground storm drainage pipe layout to suit both the site landscaping and tank storage requirements and allow stormwater to be managed on an area where staff cars and light goods vehicles are to be parked.

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With Brett Martin offering a complete package, the attenuation tank was installed in a short timescale by contractor Catalogue Engineering. Brett Martin – Enquiry 129

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

ew for Autumn 2021 is a comprehensive range of soil and waste systems from FloPlast, a prominent manufacturer. In response to customer enquiries, JDP now stocks a complete range of above ground soil and waste systems to fulfil every need. Whatever the requirement, from multi-house packs of mixed solvent weld waste and push-fit soil pipes to overflows, traps and fittings, JDP is now the ideal one-stop shop. Already established in 2021 are roofline solutions that include decorative Niagara Ogee, industrial XtraFlo and the installer’s friend, half-round gutters. JDP’s guttering, manufactured in durable PVC for ease of installation and long service life, is available in a range of colours, including anthracite grey in half-round, with options including cast iron effect.

JDP has 26 branches nationwide, so we are always nearby with stock in-depth of many day-to-day requirements for water management. For site-specific requirements, including guttering, soil and waste products, you can take advantage of JDP’s delivery service with an enviable 98% delivery on time and in full, keeping your projects on track. Richard Harries, Head of Sales for JDP comments; “JDP is now your one-stop shop above ground as it always has been below ground. What’s more, if advice or value-engineering might support your project, JDP’s Technical Department could be the key to cutting your costs and saving you time on site.” JDP – Enquiry 130

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Easy Bathrooms expands Easy Living Its range of highly designed accessible bathroom products for people looking for a more luxurious option.

aving initially launched a range of six accessible baths in 2018, the firm has introduced a number of new products which will mean they can now supply all of the parts for a fully accessible bathroom. This comprises a complete Doc M pack, including an accessible toilet, basin and grab rails. The toilet pan is raised higher than the standard toilet, making it easier to lower onto. The pack comes with 4 grab rails as well as a swing arm to help users move around their space safely, whilst the wall hung ceramic basin can be positioned at a height to suit individual needs.

“This range is particularly close to a lot of our employee’s hearts,” says Richard Toth, purchasing manager at Easy Bathrooms. “Easy access bathroom suites are often key to helping customers stay in their own homes for longer and feel safer and secure.

Following months of design and development, there will be further products added to the Easy Living range in the months to come, including more low-level anti-slip trays for larger wet rooms, to meet the needs of the changing demographics of some of their customer base.

“This category has typically been led by practicality in the past, but we aim to combine practicality with design. Now, customers can choose a stylish bathroom that is easy to access and safe without compromises, and

Aliaxis UK reaffirms performance

Lindapter Launches New Website

Given the increased focus on acoustics within building design, and with people spending more time indoors than ever before, Aliaxis UK, the global experts in fluid management solutions, is reaffirming the performance of its Marley dBlue acoustic soil drainage system. Purpose-designed with acoustics in mind, dBlue is proven to reduce noise to 10dB at 2 l/s, when using the Phonoklip® bracket. While conversation around acoustics and building design will often focus on the role of insulation to help create a quiet, comfortable and welcoming environment, a building’s soil and waste drainage system can also have a big impact on acoustics.

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Lindapter’s new website is now live! It’s bursting with innovative features and design tools to help Structural Engineers, Consulting Engineers, M&E Contractors and Specifiers involved with the design of steelwork connections quickly find the optimum solution for steel-to-steel connections. Here’s just a few of the new features: • Girder Clamp Configurator – produces fully detailed connection drawings for you to download as PDFs. • Hollo-Bolt Selector Tool – dynamically filters products to assist your specification. • Application Selector – filter popular connection assemblies to find a solution. • BIM & CAD Files – design efficiently using files from our Resources library. Users can also book in person or online technical presentations, view a range of new case studies and download product technical data to assist with product selection and specification. Please visit our website today and register to take full advantage of its features and design tools. Find your solution here www.lindapter.com Lindapter – Enquiry 133

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Sto provides new lease of life for landmark An historic landmark in the Lake District has been given a new lease of life with the installation of StoTherm Mineral K external wall insulation and StoSilco finishing render. Built in 1937, the building in Keswick originally housed the UK’s first pencil factory, and now provides a new headquarters and site for the Keswick Convention for the Keswick Ministries organization. The BBA-certified StoTherm Mineral K system combines impressive insulation with unrivalled fire protection characteristics. It features Sto-Mineral Fibre thermal insulation boards, which were fixed to the substrate using StoLevel Duo Plus mineral bonding and reinforcing mortar. Sto – Enquiry 134

As famous for its wet weather as its history and culture, Dublin is a location that would challenge the longevity of any cladding system.

projects, but also because of the quality control measures that the Sherwin Williams Company maintains, both in its factory and on site.

That is why DOWSIL™ and Geocel high performance construction sealant products were selected for use on the cladding of a highly prestigious new project in the heart of the city’s financial district- the Exchange Building.

Along with routine logistical support for the contractors, Sherwin Williams’ Technical Sales Manager for Ireland, Adrian Flynn, provided data on existing accreditations and also data from testing carried out specific to the project’s unique requirements.

As part of the development, a comprehensive curtain wall and stone cladding package was designed, manufactured and installed by Alucraft. This package made use of a range of high-performance sealant products, such as DOWSIL™ 791 Weatherproofing Sealant and 993 Structural Glazing Sealant, all supplied by The Sherwin Williams Company, with Alucraft’s installation subcontractor supplying natural stone elements for part of the façade where Geocel 925 NS features.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

DOWSIL technology deployed on landmark Dublin project

The DOWSIL™ and Geocel products were specifically selected, not only due to their proven track record on other

Roofshield protects the heritage of church The world-renowned Roofshield membrane from the A. Proctor Group is now an integral part of protecting the heritage of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Bangor, and enabling it to continue serving the local community. Architects Knox and Markwell, specialists in church design and conservation projects, will lead the project design. Specialist roofing contractor D. Harkin & Co. Roofing chose Roofshield roofing membrane, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof underlay, which is both air and vapour permeable.

without the need for air gaps or secondary venting.

The product’s exceptional performance has proven itself in the most demanding locations around the world. In addition, its characteristics allow even very complex pitched roofs to breathe

Kingspan Kooltherm fitted on modular development Situated within the former London 2012 Athletes’ Village, N06 in East Village is set to provide 524 build-to-rent homes delivered with an award-winning offsite construction approach. This includes a modular and onsite building services specification featuring Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Insulated Pipe Support Inserts. Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Insulated Pipe Support Inserts were specified for a range of Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) and Boosted Cold Water System (BCWS) pipework within the modules, and as part of the onsite specification from Commercial Insulation. Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation offers a thin and highly thermally efficient solution. Kingspan Kooltherm – Enquiry 137

Incorporating Roofshield into the roofing design can lead to savings in labour and material costs due to removing the need for an additional VCL. The exceptional air permeability performance of Roofshield means that the roof space will result in similar air changes to that of a roof using traditional eaves/ridge ventilation. A unique performance characteristic of Roofshield is its patented SMS (Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond) structure, which allows high levels of airflow and the transport of moisture vapour. A. Proctor Group – Enquiry 136

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

IVC Commercial creates inspiring spaces IVC Commercial’s award-winning Studio Moods modular vinyl concept has been used to make a feature out of the floor at 16&20 Short’s Garden in London. A Cat A office, it blends urban warehouse with contemporary office design. Across two buildings directly opposite the iconic Neal’s Yard, the Grade II Listed Victorian warehouse provides three floors of office accommodation amounting to some 990m2. On the first floor of 16&20 Short’s Garden is a plug and play ready workspace that’s used as a showcase of Assemble by Seven Dials, a turnkey fit-out programme offered by the landlord. Here, IVC Commercial’s Studio Moods modular vinyl floor was specified by fit-

out specialist STOiCA to create a designated zone for the fully integrated kitchenette and breakout and congregation areas. Selecting Studio Moods Diamonds and Wicker patterns, STOiCA have used a range of natural wood and stone effects to create a relaxing look that upholds the premium feel of the entire space. In breakout and congregation areas, the design team selected Sierra Oak in a stylish Wicker pattern for a modern solution to wood effect flooring. For the kitchenette, Diamond in a combination of Verdon Oak and two shades of Jura Stone for a striking tri-tone geometric pattern. IVC Commercial – Enquiry 138

Forbo’s new Marmoleum Linear collection Public buildings are beginning to move away from the traditional, institutionalised look and instead are adopting more ‘human centred’ designs to support the health, well-being and comfort of end users. In response to this, Forbo Flooring Systems has refreshed its CO2 neutral (from cradle to gate) Marmoleum Linear collection, with a beautiful natural colour palette, ranging from light earthy tones to cool greys. Featuring a softly striated design, evoking an expression of wood, Forbo’s new Marmoleum Linear collection will help specifiers to bring a touch of nature inside to create warm, welcoming and relaxing spaces. Forbo Flooring Systems – Enquiry 139

A masterclass in authentic surfaces

Carpet tiles weave together the past and present

Coming soon, Master Oak is the latest generation of melamine and HPL panelling from Unilin Panels with lifelike natural oak design. The result of several years of research and development, Master Oak features a genuine appearance that’s inseparable from the original. Launching early in 2022, the six ready-to-use designs are an impressive step forward in decorative panelling. What’s more, UNILIN Master Oak transcends the performance of wood, offering a surface finish that requires very little on-going maintenance, that’s scratch-resistant, stainproof and colourfast. Ideal for use in heavy-duty environments, Master Oak is suitable for virtually all interior applications.

Belgium’s diverse landscape is the inspiration behind Heritage, a carpet tile collection from modulyss that’s full of Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold and Silver options that can be specified carbon neutral. With the carpet tile designs of Cobbles, Haze, Dune, Meadow and Polder, modulyss is taking offices on a voyage of discovery through the landscapes connected to the company’s Belgian heritage. From the ever-changing coastline in the west, to the iconic cobblestone roads and the fertile polders more inland, the designs bring the essence of a connection to the places of our memory.

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Built for disassembly The Braunstein Taphouse, home to award-winning Danish malt whisky, has been designed and built with the ability to be disassembled. Its waterfront location is deemed under threat from rising water levels in the future, which lead Adept Architecture to create a building that can be taken apart and rebuilt or easily reused/ recycled. The building uses as few sustainable materials as possible, among them Junckers Textured Oak two-strip hardwood flooring. Junckers has completed EPDs for its solid hardwood flooring, the company is PEFC™ and FSC® accredited, certified by the Danish Indoor Climate Label and has an A+ BREEAM rating. Junckers – Enquiry 142

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

howcasing imitations of some of the rarest cuts of wood, the Ultramod collection boasts extreme splendour in a range of different formats. A choice of Rosewood, Zebrawood, Walnut, Bostamarinde and Ziricote colourways in the classic plank size of 200x1020mm provide an elegant surface option for both walls and floors. For those seeking a bolder statement, the same wood types are also available in a Patchwork décor, creating an eye-catching and inspirational jigsaw-like design that will add a showstopping finish to interiors. Exuding elegant luxury, the Aspenwood collection conveys the natural rawness of wood in a beautiful selection of modern colourways. Reminiscent of the characteristics of the Aspen mountains, the R10 glazed porcelain tiles mimic traditional wood grains, offering safe and practical surface solutions for public spaces with

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high footfall. The Nordic collection offers a similarly luxurious finish, with three stylish wood-effect options in Grey, Soft Grey and Cream. The Scandi-style tiles will transform spaces into luxury retreats with ease, offering all the exquisite charm of natural wood with the practicality of porcelain. Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market. With clients in a variety of sectors including the leisure, retail, hospitality industries, CTD Architectural Tiles is committed to bringing customers the latest innovations in product and in service. With unparalleled expertise and technical knowledge, the team works with industry leading, innovative manufacturers to offer a complete portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit

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Parkside and Strata Tiles become ISO 14001 companies

Meeting the demand for sustainability and style The TRENDCollection from Granorte continues to push the boundaries in sustainable design, bringing four collections that showcase the versatility of cork at its very best. From the collection itself, through to its website, brochures, point-ofsale and video; TRENDCollection spreads awareness that cork is a floor of the future designed perfectly for the modern home. TRENDCollection provides retailers with a comprehensive range to satisfy consumer demand for products that address a desire for sustainability and style with the added elements of durability and practicality. The TRENDCollection boasts superior resistance and stability the comfort of cork and the ease of click installation. Granorte – Enquiry 144

Parkside and Strata Tiles have become ISO 14001 companies, demonstrating a commitment to protecting the environment. As Parkside and Strata Tiles work towards becoming net carbon neutral tile specification business in 2022, the companies have undergone independent certification for ISO 14001, the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Designed by the International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO), 14001 provides a framework for environmental management, so that companies not only comply with increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations, but also to implement a robust environmental management system that leads to improved efficiency, quantify, monitor and control the ongoing environmental impact of operations. Parkside – Enquiry 145

F. Ball takes top award for 25th time F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has reaffirmed its status as the UK’s leading manufacturer of adhesives for floorcoverings, after being named ‘Adhesives Manufacturer of the Year’ for a 25th consecutive year at the CFJ/CFA Flooring Industry Awards 2021.Run by the trade association for the contract flooring industry, the Contract Flooring Association (CFA), and its official magazine, the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ), the awards celebrate the industry’s best products and installation successes across a number of categories, as well as special achievements. The Adhesives Manufacturer of the Year award recognises both the range and performance of F. Ball’s adhesives. F. Ball and Co – Enquiry 146

the beauty is in the detail The latest woodgrain, unicolour and fantasy designs developed in conjunction with the leading printers in the world. The dp-decor range is available in a wide variety of substrates in various widths and thicknesses. The constant design innovation of our foil collection will inspire for an ever-changing market place and all of our foils are also available ex-stock. All this combined makes the dp-decor range unrivalled in the industry.

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