Specification Product Update Issue 01 2016

CD UK

DuPont™ Corian® from CD UK shines as luxury lighting

CD UK has supplied Glacier Ice White Corian® to Zone Creations and designer Caxton Rhode for a solid light installation in a luxury apartment. A metre in diameter, the dramatic piece was completed from concept to creation in four weeks. The translucent qualities and malleability of Corian® made it the perfect choice for this design, delivering hotel standard lighting in the domestic setting. To ensure a flawless distribution of light, the patterned fascia was milled directly into a single solid sheet. An outer shell was constructed from sections of the same material, bonded and polished to create a seam-free piece, while a spiral of remote-controlled LEDs provide a dimmable, truewhite light from within.

Wakefield House, Gildersome Spur, Morley, Leeds LS27 7JZ

T: 0113 201 2240 E: info@cdukltd.co.uk www.cdukltd.co.uk

Taplanes Ltd

No leaks, no tiles, no fuss….

Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer, Taplanes Ltd, provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Housing Associations and Hotels, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. Taplanes provide both one-piece and sectional pod designs. The sectional construction is primarily aimed towards the refurbishment sector allowing the units to be maneuvered into the most restrictive of locations with speed and ease. Alternatively, and if the build process allows, the one-piece cubicles can be considered.

Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3BN T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk www.taplanes.co.uk

Marshalls

Marshalls extends its range of stocked street furniture products

Marshalls understands the pressures that architects and specifiers are under to deliver projects in a timely fashion, and so its street furniture division is now offering 48 hour delivery on a range of its products. Marshalls is the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, natural stone, water management and street furniture products. Marshalls has now extended its range of stocked products which means that orders can be turned around within 48 hours, subject to availability, if received before lunchtime Monday to Friday. These products are also available to collect the same day through Marshalls extensive network of stockists across the UK and Ireland.

Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HT

T: 0345 0307451 E: info@marshalls.co.uk www.marshalls.co.uk

Alumasc Skyline

High performance fascia, soffits, copings and cills

Skyline is the ideal solution for roofing and gutter interfaces. It includes high performance fascia, soffits, copings and cills for industry leading rainwater protection in both contemporary and traditional architecture.

The range is manufactured from high quality, in-house, BBA certified powder-coated aluminium to any RAL or BSS colour to suit your project. It’s 100% recyclable, easy to install and comes with 25 years life expectancy. Standard and fully bespoke designs are available.

Skyline is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), the first joined-up brand in the industry for proven water management from rain to drain.

Station Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, NN15 5JP T: 0808 100 2008 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk www.alumascwms.co.uk

Samuel Heath

Hidden benefits for hotel interiors

Powermatic door closers deliver outstanding performance in fire resistance and accessibility, but it is their concealment that brings a host of benefits for hotel projects, making them the specifier’s choice for hotel interiors. Fitting neatly between the door and frame, Powermatic door closers are totally concealed when the door is closed, ensuring that nothing interferes with the appearance of the door and interior. They also help to create a more homely, less functional, or institutionalised, ambience within the room. These benefits have seen Powermatic used by the world’s leading designers on impressive hotel projects across the globe, including The Savoy, London; ARIA resort and casino, Las Vegas; Hilton, Manchester and the exclusive South Lodge hotel and spa in Surrey.

Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UJ T: 0121 766 4200 E: sales@samuel-heath.com www.concealeddoorclosers.com

Conren

Truegrip PS – slurry seal surface dressing

Truegrip PS is a single pack ready to use, high quality slurry seal surface dressing which is formulated from a combination of bitumen emulsion and specially selected graded aggregates. Truegrip PS cures to form a tough durable anti-slip finish which is easy to apply to footpaths, driveways, playgrounds and car park refurbishments. Truegrip PS is available in black, red and green and a fine and coarse grade aggregate finish is available in all three colours. Advantages:

• Seals, protects and prolongs the life of bituminous surfaces.

• Improves skid resistance qualities.

• Greatly enhances general surface appearance.

• Designed for easy application by hand.

• PSV Value 71

• SRV Value 86

Unit 1 The Bridge Business Centre, Ash Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13 9U

T: 01978 661991 E: info@conren.com www.conren.com

Vicaima

Glacier creates a visual sensation

Glacier is just one of three new door finishes set to change the landscape for interior design. Introduced by leading internal door manufacturer Vicaima, Visual Sensations provides a new collection and welcome addition to the popular Dekordor SD foils range. Designed to capture the essence of dramatic landscapes, bringing exterior colour and pattern to an interior environment, these wood look doors bring genuine innovation. Dekordor Standard Duty (SD) finished foil has long been a preferred choice for specifiers, offering as it does, a consistent and economical door finish which is suitable for a multitude of applications from homes to offices, in both the new build and refurbishment sectors. Now Visual Sensations create a totally new and unique Vicaima design that sets these doors apart from other products on the market.

Marlowe Avenue , Greenbridge Ind. Est., Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3J F T: 01793 532333 E: info@vicaima.com www.vicaima.com

Hunter Douglas

Bespoke ceiling design for barn conversion

An early 20th century barn that underwent extensive conversion features an intricate solid wood feature grill panel ceiling, custom-designed and made by the expert Hunter Douglas team. Hunter Douglas was commissioned to manufacture and supply 245m2 of the grill panels to create an individually designed ceiling that softened industrial-style roof of the 600m2 singlestorey building. Using ayous solid wood stained to look like oak, the aesthetically attractive fire-retardant grill system comprises 35mm x 35mm slats with 17mm gaps. The panels were fitted at different angles and orientations, to create the required aesthetic effect and a patented clip is used to secure the panels to the sendzimir galvanised steel suspension rails. Juliette Halliday, of Hunter Douglas, said: “This was another example of Hunter Douglas team using its extensive expertise to create a completely bespoke grill panel system for a client.”

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Product Highlights

Advanced facade solution for structural timber construction

Taking its name from the historic use of the adjacent canal - the Timber Basin in Panmure Street will provide 108 new homes for Queens Cross Housing Association. The mixed use residential scheme incorporates social housing and shared equity homes for first-time buyers. Panmure Street includes numerous building types from two and three bedroom town houses to five and even eight storey apartment blocks.

The Panmure Street development in Glasgow demonstrates the benefits and versatility of using the Alumasc Ventilated System (AVS). On this scheme a closed panel, fully offsite manufactured solution was delivered, with only a small element of external onsite fabric work required.

CCG - who have recently invested over £12m in a state-of-the-art factory, were the main contractor and offsite manufacturer on the scheme, installing AVS with a lightweight acrylic brick slip finish.

AVS offers an alternative approach to traditional build, particularly for new build timber framed housing. It provides an engineered, stylish facade solution, with the option of utilising modern offsite construction techniques. Due to the system’s free flowing cavity, it remains both continuously ventilated and drained whilst maintaining detailing true to traditional

build expectations. This ensures the timber substrate sustains its ventilation requirements, removing condensation and preventing moisture tracking back to the building fabric, providing a protected structure. AVS is approved for use with acrylic brick slips, silicone render and dashing render.

Paul Muldoon, Contracts Manager for CCG said: “The Panmure project is one of the largest projects using closed panel technology to be manufactured offsite in our new factory. Due to the design of the Alumasc Ventilated System we were able to apply 75% of the brick slips offsite therefore the usual challenges such as transport logistics, site access problems and weather did not impact on the project.”

The key driver for the specification of AVS was its ability to replicate traditional construction design whilst being adaptable for the closed panel production line. AVS is quick and easy to install and can be produced in factory controlled conditions, enhancing quality and minimising onsite waste whilst offering a rapid and reliable build programme, not effected by adverse weather conditions.

Alastair Wylie, Group Chairman and Chief Executive of CCG commented: “The Alumasc Ventilated System for

timber frame provides a significant advancement in the concept of Modern Methods of Construction and furthermore relieves the pressure upon skill and material shortages.”

The Alumasc Ventilated System provides a decorative, ventilated solution to meet the specific needs of the structural timber sector, bringing to market a robust BBA approved and NHBC accepted facade solution, engineered to meet UK Building

Regulation requirements. AVS provides a solution for the requirements and guidelines set out by both the NHBC and TRADA for timber framed construction.

Key Features

• Designed for new build structural timber applications

• BBA approved and NHBC accepted

• Suitable for offsite manufacture (OSM)

• Can accommodate a range of cavity depths

• Fire performance - A2 rated

• Approved for use with acrylic brick slips, silicone render and dashing render

• Delivers accelerated build programmes

• 10 year warranty

To find out more, please visit: avs.alumascfacades.co.uk

Product Highlights

EGGER unveils a lighter, stronger alternative to 38mm chipboard

EGGER UK has launched OSB HDX a brand new 30mm heavy duty, load-bearing OSB4 panel suitable for use in humid environments.

It replaces EGGER’s 38mm HDX chipboard and is the ideal solution for heavy duty loadbearing environments such as mezzanine flooring, racking, shelving, working platforms and decking, where P5 or P6 38mm chipboard would typically be used.

S & L United Storage Systems Ltd in Essex, specialists in the supply and installation of shelving and racking systems and mezzanine flooring for warehouses, distribution centres, retail environments and self-storage facilities, have been quick to see the benefits.

“Our fitters were extremely happy with the performance of EGGER’s new OSB HDX product. They found the panels easy to handle over what they normally use, were surprised by how light in weight the product is given its superior structural properties and how well the boards fitted together. They were able to complete the installation quicker and are happy to use OSB HDX on future projects,” said Robert Wray, contracts manager at S&L United Storage Systems Ltd.

The low swelling properties of EGGER OSB HDX means it is less likely than P6 to pick up moisture which can lead to uneven floors. Another benefit for installers is it’s easy to fit. With a tongue and groove profile on the two long edges, the panels are laid the same way as 38mm chipboard.

Due to it only being 30 mm thick, it’s 20% lighter, despite it being wider than a typical chipboard panel (675 mm as opposed to the standard 600 mm), the wider board means that it is easier to manoeuvre and quicker to lay. EGGER OSB HDX board dimensions are 2400 x 675 x 30 mm TG2.

Dan Soulsby, EGGER’s category manager for building products, said: “We’re always pushing the boundaries with our products to offer customers innovation and excellent quality solutions for their projects.

“EGGER OSB HDX is a lighter, wider board that’s easy to handle and quicker to fit. Its greater strength and stiffness over 38mm chipboard allows our customers to install floors which are designed to take higher loads, or even use fewer joists. In turn this can provide customers with the opportunity to make

significant savings on time and cost with their projects by using fewer materials and laying the floors quicker.”

EGGER UK specialises in the design and manufacture of structural flooring boards for use in both residential and commercial build projects throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.

To find out more, contact the EGGER building products hotline on 0845 602 4444 or e-mail building.uk@egger.com or visit www.egger.co.uk

Ecobuild

Lithofin is a specialist range of over 60 quality products for cleaning, sealing and maintaining natural and artificial stone, ceramics and porcelain, quarry and quartz composites, both internally and externally.

Lithofin will show two new products at Ecobuild 2016 on stand E5207.

Lithofin MN Colour Intensifier W penetrates into rough absorbent natural and concrete stone, rendering it water repellent and enhancing the colour structure. Lithofin SPLASH-STOP W is an impregnator that provides excellent water repellence and is solvent free. Water and dissolved dirt particles no longer penetrate the material and remain on the surface, facilitating maintenance.

EnviroVent set for new releases at Ecobuild 2016

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of sustainable ventilation systems, will be launching its exciting new energiSava 200 heat recovery product at Ecobuild 2016.

The company will also be showcasing its innovative new Aug Vent app, which uses Augmented Reality to enable an interior designer or specifier to clearly visualise what an extract fan would look like in the home.

The new energiSava 200 offers a neat and innovative solution for housebuilders to meet System 4 of Building Regulations Part F requirements. It is a high performance heat recovery unit that delivers up to 90% thermal efficiency.

Raising the Bar with Composite Windows at EcoBuild

New, Innovative, window types and a wider range of timber finishes are all on display at Ecobuild 2016, on Uniform Architectural’s stand E3200.

A wealth of truly original ideas and benefits to meet Architect’s and client’s requirements are the central theme of our stand for 2016.

Slender profiles, invisible corner joints, face drainage, trickle vents, hinges and handles make the uni_ one Timber/ Aluminium Composite Window, one of the best designed – and thus, increasingly popular in London and beyond. Every imaginable opening type and the smoothest of Patio gliders are all awaiting your inspection.

Casdron has it sealed with specialist range

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Sioo Wood Protection –a new wood modification for the UK

All too often the appearance of new timber clad buildings is ruined by uneven weathering. It is quite common to see buildings where the shaded areas are still unweathered whereas the exposed areas have already changed to the silvery-grey colour associated with exposed wood. For this reason, pictures of timber clad buildings are always taken immediately after construction and not after a year or two! Aesthetics is hugely important in the built environment and this patchy weathering puts people off from specifying timber as a cladding material.

A new product in the UK is the Swedish wood surface modification system, Sioo Wood Protection. This product reacts with the wood to produce a pleasing even grey surface within a few months of application. Very importantly, this accelerated weathering takes place through a chemical reaction of the Sioo system with the top few millimetres of the wood surface and so it is a permanent change. Because the

greying takes place due to the chemical reaction, a completely even appearance is obtained, since it is not reliant upon exposure to sunlight for the reaction to take place.

The Sioo Wood Protection System uses silicate technology in a two part waterbased system. The first stage of the treatment uses a mineral silica solution that is able to penetrate the surface of the wood very efficiently. After the first treatment stage, a silane-based emulsion is applied, which cures by cross-linking to form a flexible silica network and provides a water-proof barrier preventing leaching of the mineral silicate. Over time, the mineral silicate cures by reacting with atmospheric carbon dioxide to precipitate an insoluble silica network within the wood structure.

The product has been used extensively for cladding and decking protection and has also been used to protect the decks of sailing boats. The Sioo system is used

as a surface protection system, which is suitable for Use Classes 1, 2, 3.1 and 3.2 according to EN 335 Part 2 (see table). If additional protection is thought necessary for Use Class 3.2 applications, then the Sioo Wood Protection System can be applied to preservative treated wood and to thermally treated wood. When used in interior applications Sioo Wood has the huge advantage of being VOC-free, since it is water-based and uses silicate technology. Disposal at end of life is not a problem, since the product is non-toxic.

Use Classes according to EN 335 Part 2.

Use Class General Exposure Condition

1 Interior, covered 2 Interior, or covered

3.1 Exterior above ground, protected

3.2 Exterior above ground, unprotected

4.1 Exterior in ground contact and/or fresh water

4.2 Exterior in ground (severe) and/or fresh water

5 In salt water

For further details and information on the Sioo Wood Protection System please refer to the UK website (www.sioo.co.uk).

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

FAKRO roof windows with Z-wave technology

For those looking to build a Smart Home, FAKRO FTP-V natural pine and FTU-V white, PU-coated roof windows now incorporate Z-Wave wireless technology.

Products from more than 200 of the world’s leading manufacturers including Apple, Intel, Panasonic, GEC and Danfoss have received Z-Wave certification which involves stringent conformance testing.

Operation can be through a range of single and multichannel wall keyboards and programmable remotes, giving users scope to create their own system with a virtually unlimited range, all from a single chip. The ZWP100, FAKRO’s multi-channel remote, has an active screen and capacity to operate several dozen receivers separately and many more in groups.

SuperFOIL announces CPD certified installer course

SuperFOIL has become the first multilayer foil insulation manufacturer with a ‘CPD Certified’ Installer Course.

It offers the construction industry the opportunity to gain professional recognition including first-hand knowledge of how to achieve excellent thermal values while saving time and money. The oneday course is the first in a series of CPD certified programmes developed to assist builders, contractors, building control and architects with: why SuperFOIL is a superior option to traditional insulation; how to choose the ideal solution for your project; and the ease of installing SuperFOIL through hands-on experience.

This course is ideal for builders and insulation installers who would like to increase their knowledge about new products.

Shackerley clads new Academy and Leisure Centre

Shackerley has supplied over 900m2 of SureClad ceramic granite ventilated cladding for Consett Academy and Consett Leisure Centre, providing premium quality external finishes for this £44 million regeneration project.

Whilst the new facilities have been constructed as a single building, the specification of ceramic granite in different colourways has helped to give each part of the development its own clear identity.

For the academy, Seymour Harris, architects for Carillion, specified multi-format polished and unpolished black façade panels from one of Shackerley’s most popular ranges. Installed ‘broken bonded’, this cladding forms a key design element of the main frontage.

To differentiate the leisure centre, the architects specified SureClad® ceramic granite façades in a lighter stone colourway, with black detailing at the main entrance.

Seymour Harris Director, Tim Johnson commented: “Shackerley’s ceramic granite gave us everything we were looking for... excellent clean lines, stunning quality appearance, robustness with long term low maintenance. The range available also meant that we were able to reflect the natural local materials and strata and outcrops of the surrounding landscape in our designs, whilst maintaining the civic quality and continuity of detailing demanded”.

Eurobond Roofspan

Roofspan is a new trapezoidal composite roof panel manufactured with a stone wool core that provides ‘built in’ passive fire resistance which meets life safety and property fire protection requirements.

Combining functionality and superior fire and acoustic performance, Roofspan delivers a low risk total building solution that is cost effective with a low environmental impact.

Developed as a roofing solution for high risk buildings and manufactured with a non-combustible stone wool core, Roofspan gives superior reaction and resistance to fire, certified to LPCB standards.

Roofspan is both quick and cost effective to install, and is ideally suited for new build and refurbishment work on office, health, education, retail, sport and leisure and major infrastructure projects.

Roofspan offers significant advantages over conventional site assembled systems including offsite prefabrication, fast single fix installation, reliable thermal performance and low air leakage, exceeding building control guidelines.

The Eurobond NRG® option is available across the Roofspan range and is particularly suitable for buildings where the underside of the roof is exposed. It uses a special internal steel face that maximises daylight and reduces the requirement for artificial lighting.

The result is lower light energy bills for the life of the building, a reduction in the carbon footprint and a positive contribution to material credits in a BREEAM assessment. NRG® is a passive energy saving product and the benefits are expected to last the life of the building in normal and unpolluted environments.

Incorporating aesthetics, functionality and performance Roofspan is manufactured from Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® pre-finished steel by Tata Steel, complete with the Tata Steel Confidex® Guarantee, providing peace of mind for up to 40 years upon registration.

Wentloog Corporate Park, Cardiff, CF3 2ER T: 02920 776677 E: sales@eurobond.co.uk www.eurobond.co.uk

Marley Eternit

Traditional looks, ground-breaking innovation

Break through innovation has combined with a traditional aesthetic to meet the needs of UK specifiers seeking an easyto-fix clay tile, with the launch of the first-of-its kind Lincoln clay pantile from Marley Eternit. Developed following extensive research and featuring a classic clay pantile s-curve profile and thin leading edge, it was designed for fast and simple installation and can be used down to a minimum pitch of just 17.5 degrees, making it suitable for a wide variety of projects. It is available with a comprehensive range of traditional clay fittings and accessories, ensuring it can meet the latest BS 5534 and NHBC fixing requirements.

Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk www.marleyeternit.co.uk/lincoln

Bauder

Innovation at Ecobuild - Introducing BioSOLAR

Deciding between a green roof and photovoltaics (PV) has been a question faced by many industry professionals over recent years; however these two technologies are no longer mutually exclusive options with the introduction of Bauder BioSOLAR… A biosolar roof is the combination of biodiverse and extensive green roofs with photovoltaic systems, delivering environmental advantage and increased profitability. Bauder BioSOLAR will be officially launched at Ecobuild in March. BauderSOLAR Manager Tom Raftery will be in attendance and is delivering a seminar on how biosolar roofs can help you meet planning conditions. Tom and the rest of the team will be available to answer any technical questions that you may have about projects on Stand E4090, across from the Discover Zone near the N3 entrance, so be sure to visit them.

70 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DH T: 01473 257671 E: info@bauder.co.uk www.bauder.co.uk

Marley Eternit

Free app to help with roof specification

Marley Eternit has launched an innovative new app and printed guide to help specifiers expand their roofing knowledge. The free Marley Eternit Roofing Sitework Guide app and book will help specifiers understand the detail of roof installation, giving them instant access to technical information to ensure correct system specification and compliance with the latest BS 5534 fixing standards. The free Marley Eternit Roofing Sitework Guide app is available to download from Google Play or iTunes. The Sitework Guide book can be ordered for free from Marley Eternit on 01283 722588, or download it from the website –www.marleyeternit.co.uk/siteworkguide

Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk www.marleyeternit.co.uk ENQUIRY 31

Hunter Douglas

Range of colours and finishes mean

Hunter Douglas façades stand out from the crowd Choosing a Hunter Douglas façade enables architects and designers to select the exact look and feel for the exterior of any building project. Specially engineered to withstand even the most severe weather conditions, Hunter Douglas’s extensive range of finishes and colours means its premium Quadroclad and Multiple Panel façades stand out. Coloured mica pigmentations mean that any building can be transformed: from matt through to high gloss finishes, and subtle shades to bold and bright colours. Hunter Douglas can replicate the appearance of other metals such as zinc, copper, titanium, Cor-Ten steel and stainless steel, and reproduce anodised finishes, providing a real alternative and better consistency of colour over traditional anodised treatments.

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

FAKRO

FAKRO launches flat roof window in any RAL colour

‘ColourLine’, an option with FAKRO DEF flat roof windows, enables outer cladding to be specified in any RAL colour from the Classic Palette. Whether to blend with a green roof, terrace landscaping or tiles on pitches up to 15°, thermally efficient glazing units provide an installed U-value as low as 0.76 W/m² - ideal for Passivhaus construction. White PVC interiors are ideal for bathrooms and wetrooms, while windows from 60 x 60 to 120 x 220 cm have a glazing area up to 16% greater than competitors’ windows of comparable size. All can be installed with an XRD upstand to add 15 cm height.

FAKRO House, Astron Business Park, Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9DW

T: 01283 554755 E: sales@fakrogb.com www.fakro.co.uk

Marley Eternit

Vertigo brings a new dimension to fibre cement slates

Vertigo is an innovative architectural facades system from roofing and facades manufacturer Marley Eternit, specifically developed to give more flexibility to specifiers and designers who want to use fibre cement slates across the whole building envelope. The first of its kind in the UK, Vertigo consists of small 600mm by 300mm slate like panels which can be quickly fixed onto battens, with the desired amount of insulation in between. The fibre cement slates perfectly adapt to the contours of the building, providing a second protective skin which enables visual and performance continuity between roof and facade, creating a complete and beautiful building envelope. Lightweight, weather and temperature resistant, the innovative range of Vertigo slates can be used to create beautiful, distinctive and elegant vertical cladding solutions for a full range of building types.

Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD

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

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Swish Building Products

Extended NEW Range of Foiled Gale Grey

Swish Building Products have extended their NEW Foiled Gale Grey range to include fascia and soffit in addition to existing cladding, architraves and window trims which beautifully compliment the growing demand for contemporary woodgrain grey foiled UPVC windows. The Swish Gale Grey is a perfect match for RAL number 7016 (Renolit 7016 05-116700) which is often referred to in the industry as Anthracite Grey. Also available in the Swish foiled range are Irish Oak, Mahogany, Rosewood, Light Oak, Cream, White and Black. All foiled products are available with a 10 year product guarantee.

Pioneer House, Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7TF

T: 01827 317 200 E: info@swishbp.co.uk www.swishbp.co.uk

Radmat

Free more space: new ultra-thin thermal insulation

When constructing balconies or terraces in new build projects or replacing them during refurbishments and renovations, a common requirement for contractors is to deliver both low U-values and the thinnest build-up possible. This can be a real challenge, especially in these areas, as high thermal performance is required but the lack of construction depth or space can be an issue. Balconies and terraces are notoriously problematic for roofing contractors as there is often very little space for installing new insulation. In order to meet the required U-values, the insulation will sometimes be installed both on top of and on the underside of the balcony or terrace. Not only can this be time-consuming, technically challenging and pose a condensation risk, it can also add unnecessary costs and increase the overall thickness of the construction.

Esha House, St Mary’s Business Park, Albany Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7EB

T: 01858 410372 E: techenquiries@radmat.com www.radmat.com

Klober

Klober introduces 8th Profile-Line® Tile Vent

With growing demand for universal, low profile tile vents, roofing ventilation and accessory specialist Klober has introduced the Profile-Line® Thin-Line Tile Vent. Designed for use with Marley Edgemere, Russell Galloway, Lagan Elite, Quinn Lakeland Slates and Redland’s Slate 10 range (Richmond 10, Landmark Slate 10 and Saxon 10) it is available in five standard colours. The vent can be used at high or low level to provide an effective ventilation area of 7,850mm2 and for soil ventilation or mechanical extraction. It comes with a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defect.

Unit 6F, East Midlands Distribution Centre, Short Lane, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2HA

T: 01332 813050 E: klober@yourresponse.co.uk www.klober.co.uk

Trespa

Trespa Meteon Naturals inspired by nature

Trespa has announced a new range of panels with seven unique decors and finishes, allowing the architect and specifier to unleash their individual design creativity in new ways. Now, any building can acquire instant character with decors inspired by natural materials and processes, bringing building façades to life with a new range of cladding panels, each with a unique, timeless natural texture. The irregular, raw, weathered surfaces of the high quality, durable panels allow buildings to stand out in any environment adding the aesthetic qualities of natural materials to any design. The new Trespa Meteon Naturals showcase the next step in decor technology. Firstly, their matt finish includes gloss elements. Secondly, the decors have metallic pigments. This combination of unique innovative features creates a stunning effect on the façade so each elevation will totally change with the angle of light.

35 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, B15 1TS

T: 0808 2340268 E: info.uk@trespa.com www.trespa.com

Bricks, Blocks & Pavers

Trailflex improves grip for steep golf club path

Trailflex, the highly flexible porous paving system from Langford Direct Ltd., has recently been specified at Heysham Golf Course to improve safety for its members.

The Lancashire golf club worked with Langford Direct Ltd. to apply the material to an extremely steep embankment leading to the club’s driving range, which is regularly used by its members on a daily basis.

Created using recycled car tyres, Trailflex proved to be the ideal solution for the golf club’s requirements to stabilise a steep pathway, adding extra grip for pedestrians and golf trolleys.

Trailflex has proved to be an ideal paving solution for a wide range of public applications due to its highly porous and flexible qualities.

The rubber and stone mix material is intelligently designed to flex to 90° without damaging the performance or appearance of the surface and is particularly suitable for applications to public footpaths, cycle routes and car parks where tree root intrusion is present. Trailflex will simply adapt to the contours of the terrain and will flex to allow the movement of the roots in search of moisture, whilst maintaining a solid and attractive surface.

The porous material is also fully SUDS compliant and guarantees the fast and efficient drainage of rainwater.

Making light work of brick soffits

Creating flawless brick-faced soffits and lintels has now become much simpler and quicker, thanks to a new lightweight stainless steel based system developed by two industry-leading companies - brick support specialist Ancon Building Products and Ibstock Kevington –national manufacturer of brickwork and masonry special shapes and prefabricated components.

The new Nexus system combines a specially developed Ibstock Kevington lightweight brick-faced steel unit with Ancon’s tried and tested MDC stainless steel bracket angle support system.

The system offers contractors easier handling coupled with maximum adjustability, both vertically and horizontally, for quick and simple alignment on site.

The new system offers considerable benefits over traditional cast concrete alternatives –cutting weight by more than half, which in most cases will allow the brick-faced units to be installed without specialist lifting equipment.

Individual Nexus units are designed and prefabricated off-site to suit different soffit dimensions, even modern deep soffits, so there is no cutting required on-site. They are simply offered up to the pre-fixed and pre-drilled Ancon MDC support system and then bolted into position using T-head bolts.

Nexus has been independently tested for long term durability by Lucideon, the independent global experts in materials testing, analysis and consultancy.

New brochure for Helifix Dixie micro-piles

Helifix has produced a new 12 page technical brochure giving full details of its versatile, high performance, Dixie micro-piles, which are used to rapidly and cost-effectively stabilise buildings suffering from subsidence.

The brochure looks at the benefits of using the innovative, simple, but extremely effective Dixie micro-pile system, such as minimal disturbance to occupants and no spoil removal, and full technical specifications are provided. The main causes of subsidence are also examined and how, following detailed investigations, appropriate repairs are designed based on the damage, the weight of the individual property and the local ground conditions.

A step by step installation process is included in the new literature, complementing Helifix’s recently launched animation on the micro-pile system, which can be viewed at www.helifix.co.uk/videos. Illustrated case studies are also available.

Backed by International Code Council (ICC) certification and conformance to AC358, the International Standard for helical foundation underpinning systems, these well proven and technically advanced micro-piles are the ideal solution for the problem of foundation settlement.

Copies of the Dixie micro-piles brochure, an important new addition to the Helifix technical library, can be downloaded from the website or requested direct from Helifix.

For project-specific technical advice contact the Helifix team on 020 8735 5200 or go to www.helifix.co.uk/downloads for all Helifix technical product datasheets and over 100 standard Repair Details, covering all common structural masonry faults.

Vandersanden

Vandersanden supplies bricks for London’s Hallsville Quarter

Belgian brick manufacturer, Vandersanden Group, has supplied the facing bricks used to construct phase one of London’s Hallsville Quarter. For the initial phase of the project, 420,000 Drayton cream, crease textured, unicoloured soft yellow bricks were used for the external walls of the development. Hallsville Quarter is a key part of Newham Council’s £3.7 billion regeneration programme and one of London’s largest regeneration schemes including 1,100 mixed tenure housing units and more than 323,000ft2 of leisure and retail space.

Unit 6, Avenue Business Park, Brockley Road, Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4EY

T: 01954 268075 E: sales@hoskinsbrick.com www.vandersandengroup.co.uk

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Ancon

HAPAS-approved reinforcing bar couplers are another first from Ancon Ancon’s MBT mechanically-bolted couplers are the first reinforcing bar splicing system to be approved by HAPAS, the Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme. Ancon MBT ETtype couplers have been independently proven to have 100% strength of the bars being joined and exceed ‘Class D’ fatigue strength requirements (BS 5400-10C:1999).

The HAPAS certificate confirms MBT ET-type couplers meet the necessary requirements for proprietary mechanical joints in reinforcing bars given in the Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works (MCHW)(1), Volume 1 Specification for Highways Works (SHW), Series 1700 Structural Concrete and Standard BD 24/92.

For more information please visit our website.

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

Ancon

Ancon to launch new products at Ecobuild 2016

Double winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, Ancon Building Products, continues to expand its range of high integrity structural fixings and will exhibit a number of new products at Ecobuild 2016 taking place at ExCeL, London from 8-10 March 2016. On stand number E3080, Ancon will showcase its latest fixing innovations, suitable for new-build construction including low-energy residential developments. Products on show will include the lightweight Nexus® brick faced soffit system, a number of insulated balcony connectors and an exciting new development within the Teplo range of low thermal conductivity wall ties.

President Way, President Park, Sheffield S4 7UR

T: 0114 275 5224 E: info@ancon.co.uk www.ancon.co.uk

Ibstock Kevington

Making light work of brick soffits

Creating flawless brick-faced soffits and lintels has now become much simpler and quicker, thanks to a new lightweight stainless steel based system developed by two industry-leading companies - brick support specialist Ancon Building Products and Ibstock Kevington – national manufacturer of brickwork and masonry special shapes and prefabricated components. The new Nexus® system combines a specially developed Ibstock Kevington lightweight brick-faced steel unit with Ancon’s tried and tested MDC stainless steel bracket angle support system. The system offers contractors easier handling coupled with maximum adjustability, both vertically and horizontally, for quick and simple alignment on site.

Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6HS

T: 0161 480 2621 E: nexus@ibstock-kevington.com www.ibstock.com/nexus

External Walls

Levolux fills up in Bristol

Filwood Green Business Park in Bristol capitalises on the latest innovations in sustainable building technology, including integrated photovoltaic panels, a green roof and a Timber Fin solar shading solution from Levolux. A series of large vertical Timber Fins have been fitted to the southeast corner and east- facing elevation of the development. In total, 42 Timber Fins, each measuring 650mm wide by 100mm thick, extend 3.4 metres in height. The projecting vertical Fins provide effective shade to glazed openings, preventing excessive glare and solar heat gain

New product guide

Minster, part of the saint-gobain group, has launched their biggest ever product guide following a number of key changes in the market and strong customer demand.

As one of the UK’s most recognised distributors for specialist insulation, dry lining, roofing and ceilings materials, the guide highlights Minster’s ongoing commitment of delivering quality solutions to the construction industry.

Comprised of 316 pages, the fifth edition of the Guide offers over 9,000 product lines in one convenient place plus demonstrates the breadth and depth of our available range. It includes a much wider roofing offer along with fire protection, acoustics, external facades, thermal insulation, dry lining, ceilings, flooring and for the first time ever, My Comfort building solutions from Saint-Gobain.

A ‘living’ façade in harmony with nature

Over 6,268m² of ROCKPANEL Natural boards have been used to create an extraordinary façade for a new office building with workspace, and a 4,500m2 heating technology building for a forward thinking German company.

With 9m high rooms, vaulted ceilings and a combination of tactile materials, the cladding was carefully chosen to reflect this, with Corten steel and larch shingles both being shunned in favour of the style and flexibility offered by the 10mm ROCKPANEL Natural boards.

Just as wood weathers and changes hue, the look of these robust basalt panels is matured by sunlight and natural weathering.

Working in collaboration with core suppliers, the guide has been developed to ensure customers have access to an extensive range of quality interior and exterior building solutions. Designed to give the best customer experience, the guide uses performance icons and supplier logos to provide an easy browsing process, while the inclusion of quick check lists in each section aims to help customer purchasing efficiency.

With the largest range available to date, roofing is a key area that has been significantly developed in the new guide, bringing more choice to the market. There is an expanded range of commercial and domestic flat roofing solutions including torch on felt, single ply, breather membranes, lead, insulation and accessories.

This has been incorporated to show Minster’s acknowledgement for key factors set to influence the market over the next few years. These include the impact of expected growth in the industrial, office, retail and leisure sectors as well as adhering to higher energy performance requirements across new and existing buildings driven by EU carbon reduction legislations.

Also included is the brand new launch of ‘My Comfort’; a higher building specification developed by Saint-Gobain which aims to provide improved comfort factors for better health and well-being. In addition, it will significantly reduce energy consumption and ongoing operational and maintenance costs through excellent thermal and acoustic properties, and reduced moisture.

Minster stocks Saint-Gobain’s unique range of products, making them the UK’s leading distributor able to deliver simple to install solutions that can help to significantly improve building performance. The My Comfort concept delivers against five comfort factors including thermal, audio, visual, indoor and economic.

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Metalline

Top marks for Metalline at BREEAM Excellent rated Academy

Metalline has received top marks for the external façade of the Kensington Aldridge Academy in North Kensington, officially opened in January 2015 by the Duchess of Cambridge. Designed by architects Studio E, the BREEAM Excellent rated building features over 2,000 panels in varying lengths and depths up to 4500mm and 800mm respectively, finished in four different RAL colours The company also supplied a range of ventilated Bird’s Beak style panels, pressings, copings and cills that further added to the overall aesthetic of the building’s façade. Metalline’s Ultima insulated panels are extremely versatile and possess excellent acoustic, thermal and fire performance ratings.

Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB

T: 01543 456 930 E: sales@metalline.co.uk www.metalline.co.uk ENQUIRY 51

NVELOPE

NVELOPE provides the right support to

Sterte Court

NVELOPE cladding support systems have been installed on Sterte Court, a development of high rise and low rise flats in Poole, which has received a facelift that has not only improved the visual appearance and sustainable factors, but also extended the buildings’ life for at least 30 years. Sterte Court is a residential building in Poole, which dates back to the 1960s. When originally built, the two 10 storey and two 4 storey tower blocks consisted of 134 one and two-bedroom flats. Constructed with rendered concrete wall panels on a concrete frame, the buildings were poorly insulated.

Unit 10 Blenheim Court, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1AD

T: 01707 333 396 E: info@nvelope.com www.nvelope.com

Aurubis

Aurubis copper afloat

A floating restaurant in Helsinki, designed by architect Simo Freese, is characterised by a facade clad in Nordic Standard copper from Aurubis, alongside extensive glazing. The Nordic Standard copper facade references the famous, neighbouring 1960s “Round House” and recognises the material’s sustainability credentials, long-life, durability, minimal maintenance and beautiful natural patination. Copper also announces the main entrance lobby and is used to form lettering for the restaurant’s illuminated sign. Nordic Standard is produced by Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. In addition to Nordic Standard, other Aurubis Architectural surfaces include Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper with either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment. Aurubis copper alloys include Nordic Brass, Nordic Bronze and nordic Royal with a long-lasting golden colour.

15 Sycamore Avenue, Port Seton, East Lothian, EH32 0UA T: 01242 702741 E: g.bell@aurubis.com www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural

A Proctor Group

Providing a sound solution for Watford affordable housing

The Profloor Dynamic Batten System has again been chosen by Jarvis Contracting, this time for a new affordable housing development of nine apartments in Watford. The system supplied by the A. Proctor Group will be benefitting residents’ quality of life in the new block, Parsons Court in Moor View, thanks to its acoustic performance. The Profloor Dynamic Batten System is specified and detailed in a similar way to a standard batten for the purpose of supporting the chosen floor finish, but has the added advantage of providing effective isolation of the floor finish from the structure, reducing sound transmission.

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7ER

T: 01250 872 261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com www.proctorgroup.com

External Works

Transformational paving

With the recent completion of public realm regeneration at the east London Brownfield Estate, Interpave has substantially updated its case study on this exemplary project. Brownfield includes modernist architect Ernö Goldfinger’s listed, ‘brutalist’ concrete high-rise blocks - including Balfron Tower - from the late 60’s and early ‘70s.

Before regeneration, a key issue with the Estate was the variable quality and character of the urban realm, which was ill defined with uncertainty about identifying public or private spaces and fronts or backs of buildings. With standard width carriageways, very wide pavements and no defensible space to frontages, the streetscape was bleak.

This regeneration project, designed by PRP for Poplar HARCA, works within the general layout of the refurbished and new infill buildings and adopted streets. The aim is to unify disparate elements of the site using a simple palette of hard landscape materials, developing a language that unites the neighbourhood. Wherever possible, multi-use streets and spaces are developed – bold and contemporary in character – using robust and high quality landscape elements.

The project is characterised by a uniform application of concrete block paving on unadopted areas, with feature paving announcing estate entrances and around key buildings. Here, concrete flags in strong colours are arranged in bands to create a bold linear feel. Then, throughout the scheme silver-grey concrete setts – with enhanced granite surface adding sparkle – highlight footways, while charcoal setts identify private amenity space. Edges and transformations are defined by enhanced-finish concrete kerbs, some laid flush, others raised.

This is an exemplary scheme, demonstrating the importance of considered, detailed design and execution in the public realm. Interpave has just published an updated case study exploring the project which, together with other case studies and guidance on various issues, ranging from Sustainability to SuDS, can be downloaded via the Interpave information resource at: www.paving.org.uk

NEW liquid reservoir unit to prevent spillages

Due to customer demand, Leafield Environmental has recently introduced a NEW liquid reservoir standalone unit to collect excess liquids from cups and plastic bottles to prevent leakages in mixed recycling bins. The NEW ‘AquaPod’ unit holds 7.5 litres of liquids and its compact design, allows it to sit alongside other recycling units. The lightweight, yet inherently strong one piece construction has been designed for ease of cleaning. In addition, all edges have been designed with large radius to minimise dirty traps. The black base is made from 100% recycled material (subject to availability) and the blue graphics are offered as standard to clearly define waste stream collection. Made from UV stabilised medium density moulded polyethylene (MDPE). The unit cost is £75.

Charcon introduces new concrete paving to range

Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has introduced three new concrete pavers to its portfolio: UrbanPave premium flag paving, Vianova Maxx large element textured paving and Monksbridge rumbled effect block paving.

UrbanPave has been designed to provide a premium landscaped surface for ultracontemporary public realm schemes. Vianova Maxx is a large element textured paver that combines a modern feel with high quality performance. Monksbridge block paving is a viable alternative to traditional rumbled products and is suitable for pedestrian areas where vehicle overrun is likely. It is ideal for creating a traditionally-styled, naturally cobbled look.

Help reduce landfill waste

Nexus City 240 and Nexus City 140 Recycling Bins can help reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill. The units are extremely robust, attractive and feature a brightly coloured hood, dedicated waste stream aperture and graphics that make them instantly identifiable and encourage recycling. The units are vandal and weather resistant, require minimal maintenance and offer a long service life. Nexus City 240 Recycling Bin is ideal for use where large volumes of waste are generated and Nexus City 140 offers all the same great features in a smaller footprint. The units house a 240 or 140 litre wheeled container.

Haddonstone

Fine architectural stonework in the classical style

Haddonstone works closely with architects, contractors and clients to create both standard and custom designs. By utilising the company’s extensive mould shop and manufactory, Haddonstone can produce designs to replicate existing stonework or create new styles to suit individual requirements.

Alternatively Haddonstone’s standard designs offer the opportunity to use architectural components true in spirit to the orders of classical architecture. Designs range from balustrades, copings, and columns to porticos, quoins and window surrounds. Contact Haddonstone for a copy of the inspirational 216 page catalogue or visit the website.

The Forge House, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DB T: 01604 770711 E: info@haddonstone.co.uk www.haddonstone.com ENQUIRY 60

Kilsaran International

Kilsaran introduce new commercial paving collection by Diarmuid Gavin

Kilsaran International is an established manufacturer of superior quality paving and walling solutions for domestic and commercial hard landscaping. Applications range from permeable driveways and residential paving via a nationwide network of independent builders merchants to planning and delivering commercial landscaping solutions for extensive streetscapes, retail developments and social housing renovations with leading project planners, specifiers and architects. Head quartered at Kilsaran’s award-winning concrete manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ireland, a dedicated sales office in Manchester supports the UK business. Last year Kilsaran partnered renowned Irish garden designer and television presenter, Diarmuid Gavin, creating a bespoke range of contemporary paving products.

Unit 16 Premier Park, Acheson Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1GA

T: 0161 872 889 E: admin@kilsaraninternational.co.uk www.kilsaraninternational.co.uk

Twinfix

Twinfix now offer 6mm solid polycarbonate glazing that combines the appearance of Georgian wired glass with all the material benefits of tough but lightweight polycarbonate. With approval for use in Grade II listed buildings, GW Polycarbonate is now being installed as rooflight glazing in many refurbishment projects. Whether it’s a railway station canopy or overhead glazing in a swimming pool this innovative 6mm polycarbonate glazing looks very similar to traditional Georgian wired glass, but provides the much higher levels of roof safety required nowadays. For projects that need to conform to ACR[M]001:2014, as described in the HSE document HSG33, it is available pre-glazed into the Twinfix Multi-Link-Panel NF (non-fragile). The use of GW Polycarbonate rooflights fits in well with today’s need for future proofing as this product is virtually unbreakable, requires little maintenance and has a long life span.

201 Cavendish Place, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6WU

T: 01925 811311 E: enquiries@twinfix.co.uk www.twinfix.co.uk

Paddock Fencing

Traditional style estate fencing

Paddock Fencing is an established business specialising in Traditional style Steel products. Many large estates and country parks use both the tree guards and estate fencing. The Tree Guards come in four different sizes for both pedestrian and livestock needs. The Estate Fencing is made in either two metre panels or the continuous type, which will accommodate undulating land and curves. Bow Top Hand and Field gates compliment the fencing, which can be made to order. Paddock Fencing now produce Residential Fencing, Bow Top and Vertical Bar.

French Drove Farm, French Drove, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0PQ

T: 01733 270724 E: sales@paddockfencing.com www.paddockfencing.com

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Twinfix GW Polycarbonate, the modern-day Georgian wired look-alike

Drainage & Water Management

Brett Martin adds popular anthracite grey to the cascade range

Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage has launched a new colour option to the Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems range, adding Anthracite Grey to the mix of six heritage colours, allowing merchants and their customers to capitalise on the growing market trend for this colour on windows and doors on both new build and renovation projects.

In addition to Anthracite Grey, Cascade Cast Iron Style Rainwater and Soil System is available in a choice of Classic Black, Oxford Blue, Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Sandstone and Porcelain White which cater to the subtle nuances of local vernacular architecture as well as reflecting the trend for priming and painting traditional systems.

The complete colour range delivers the traditional appearance of Cast Iron with the convenience of modern plastic materials.

“The addition of popular Anthracite Grey to our mix of 6 heritage colours will give specifiers the opportunity to match rainwater and soil systems in line with the overall building aesthetic, whether they are windows, doors or other roofing components,” said Hayley Lowry, Marketing Manager of Brett Martin.

Designed with full consideration to original features, dimensions and detailing, the high quality Cascade pipework, fittings and hoppers create a cast iron look for less.

Kitchen channels for the Park Chinois

The Park Chinois is a new Alan Yao restaurant located in Mayfair, London. Serving traditional Chinese food in a 1940s/1950s Shanghai style, it provides an all-round dining and live music experience.

Having provided Alan Yao’s restaurants with products for more than a decade, stainless steel specialists Component Developments was specified to supply their hygienic drainage channels.

Covering both the ground floor kitchen area and basement floor, a total of 22 stainless steel channel drains in lengths up to 5.75 metres were fitted, along with 35 large gully pots. Each gully included removable stainless steel odour traps and waste baskets placed inside, topped off with anti-slip grating.

Working closely for over a year with the kitchen design team and on-site contractors, Component Developments were able to help overcome any on-site problems. This included communication between the different trades and being able to design the channel system to tie together the plumbing and floor tile layout within the structure of the building.

Component Developments were able to offer both a practical and visually pleasing solution, whilst sticking tightly to the requirements of the kitchen design.

Have a look at Component Developments new website - www.componentdevelopments.com

Alumasc Rainwater’s New Pre-Fabricated Galvanised Steel Outlet

A new prefabricated outlet has been added to Alumasc Rainwater’s high performance Steel range. The innovative outlet is a one piece component, which reduces the risk of leaks due to incorrectly cut materials on-site. It also makes on-site installation quicker and easier and it looks great too.

Ideal for traditional and modern buildings, quality steel systems provide limited risk of shrinking, leaking or colour fading.

“Our lightweight Steel range is scratch and corrosion-resistant,” says Pete Wainer, National Sales Manager for Alumasc Rainwater. “Steel is a contemporary, eco-friendly and cost effective alternative to plastic guttering for domestic and social housing.

“We’ve now extended our Steel range with a prefabricated outlet,” continues Pete, “so installers don’t have to go through the tedious process of cutting a hole in the gutter and fixing the wrap around outlet.”

Alumasc Rainwater’s steel guttering systems provide high flow capacity due to the larger inlet funnels on the outlets. It’s available in a choice of four widths, all in the popular Half Round profile along with connecting round downpipe systems. There are additional downpipe sizes and associated fittings and accessories to complete it, including Rainwater Diverters and the unique Steel hopper head. The range comes in a plain galvanised finish or in a highly durable polyester pre-coated black finish. It’s also supplied, by request, in a range of six alternative contemporary colours, which are galvanised to a highly attractive and quality finish.

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Hauraton

Surface drainage channels and other components for outdoor sports facilities

The new Hauraton SPORT catalogue, available digitally on www.hauraton.co.uk, features drainage and other essential components for IAAF (International Association of Athletic Federations) approved venues as well as surface drainage and safety products for school and community athletics and other sports facilities including synthetic running tracks, tennis courts, artificial turf playing pitches and playgrounds. Over the years, Hauraton has built a trusted reputation of supplying products for sports facilities to exacting specifications. The company is highly experienced at providing advice about reliable surface drainage and auxiliary components for running tracks and playing surfaces.

Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1BH

T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk www.hauraton.co.uk ENQUIRY 68

We Build It Ltd

The simple affordable solution

We Build It Ltd are based in the heart of some of Shropshire’s most outstanding countryside. As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of domestic sewage treatment plants, we focus on high quality, affordable products. All of our sewage treatment plants are based on the successful and simple extended aeration method. We can design, manufacture, install and service sewage treatment plant for single houses, small developments, rural industrial units, campsites, pubs, hotels, offices, barn conversions and commercial applications. Our products can also be used after an existing septic tank to enable the effluent to be discharged directly to a water causeway, if your existing soak away has failed.

Sewage Treatment Plants

l BioPure Range up to 50 persons

l Flowpath Range 60-300 contact us for populations above 300 Kingsnordley Farm, Kingsnordley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6EU T: 01746 781782 E: sales@webuildit-ltd.co.uk www.webuildit-ltd.co.uk ENQUIRY 69

Dallmer Limited

West end wet rooms benefit from elegance of Dallmer drainage channels

A high specification refurbishment and extension project at a residential property in a desirable area of West London has included installation of linear shower drains selected from the extensive range of Dallmer Limited. The 40-week project on the home in Lansdowne Road was carried out by J&Z Construction Ltd under the supervision of the company’s own architects, with the four storey building being completely gutted and an extra level of accommodation added in the roof-space. Two stylish shower spaces were created: one designed as a wet room while the other featured a two metre high glass wall set into a floor channel, with a rain head over. J&Z Construction’s interior designers chose products from the Dallmer range to ensure water was removed unobtrusively but effectively from the floor.

4 Norman Way, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9PY

T: 01787 248244 E: info@dallmer.com www.dallmer.com

Howe Green

Slot drain system selected for luxury London leisure facilities

Howe Green’s HG200 Slot drain was chosen to provide a high quality, ultimately reliable drainage solution for ultra-lavish leisure facilities at Ballymore’s Embassy Gardens, the prominent Nine Elms development on London’s South Bank. The linear drainage solution is virtually invisible in situ around a luxurious 16m indoor pool at the high-end South Bank development, allowing the streamlined aesthetics of the contemporary interior and form of its tiled floor to remain visually uninterrupted. The ultra-discreet HG200 slot drain is available in modular form to suit most site situations including both level or sloping invert. It is also available as a made to measure system to suit specific requirements. It can be manufactured in 304 or 316 austenitic stainless steel, providing an easy to clean, hygienic solution. As it is produced from stainless steel it is also 100% recyclable and requires very little maintenance.

Marsh Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9QQ

T: 01920 463230 E: info@howegreen.co.uk www.howegreen.com

Hydro

Northallerton

Technology

A new £3.1 million flood alleviation scheme in the North Yorkshire town of Northallerton is using innovative vortex flow control technology to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in the town. Large Hydro-Brake Flood Alleviation vortex flow controls have been installed upstream of the town’s refurbished culverts to protect flood-prone watercourses. To reduce the risk of flooding to about 170 properties, the flood alleviation vortex flow controls enable excess water to be held back in specially built flood storage basins in agricultural land on the approach to the culverts. The giant cone-shaped HydroBrake Flood Alleviation vortex flow control devices installed in the culverts are based on an industry-standard method of flow attenuation, most frequently used in much smaller dimensions as part of urban surface water drainage designs.

Stormwater Division, Clevedon Hall Estate, Victoria Road, Clevedon, BS21 7RD

T: 01275 878371 E: enquiries@hydro-int.com www.hydro-int.com

Graf UK

Innovation in Stormwater Management

EcoBloc Maxx is the brand new addition to Graf UK’s marketleading EcoBloc range of stormwater systems. Completely modular, EcoBloc Maxx is made from expertly-designed plastic cells that fit seamlessly together to build a tailor-made stormwater solution. Its innovative design not only allows for complete ease of installation, but provides high storage volume and is conveniently stackable – minimising transport costs, CO2 emissions and storage space in stock. For straightforward maintenance purposes, EcoBloc Maxx can also be specified to include in-built inspection channels. This provides easy access for Graf UK’s advanced camera technology, which can be used to regularly check the system for any silt or gravel build up. This forms part of Graf UK’s newly launched stormwater maintenance and service package, ensuring optimum performance for the lifetime of the system and full peace of mind for customers.

Target House, Thorpe Way Ind Est, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4SP T: 01608 661500 E: info@grafuk.co.uk www.GrafUK.co.uk

Aspen Stainless Hygienic building protection

Aspen have installed their stainless steel wall kerbing and protection in various industries to ensure a long lasting, hygienic building construction. The kerbing is designed to eliminate the ingress of liquids and provide protection to walls, columns and door edges from floor level up. In addition, the wall cladding is designed to continue this protection from the kerbing across the entire surface of the wall, to protect it against possible impact. The stainless steel material provides corrosion, rust, stain and chemical resistance in both wet and dry conditions, which is also easily cleaned preventing bacteria build-up: An ideal solution for the food and drink industry helping to prevent contamination.

Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PQ

T: 0115 986 6321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk www.aspen.gb.com

Freefoam

Manage rainwater the anthracite grey way

Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the launch of a new range of rainwater products in the contemporary colour Anthracite Grey. With a 45% increase in sales of Anthracite Grey fascia and soffit in 2015 and a growing overall market trend towards grey window frames, doors, fascia and soffit adding an Anthracite Grey Deep gutter range was the next logical step. Freefoam has created a product that allows customers to create a truly co-ordinated roofline with the new rainwater range offering an exact match (Ral No.7016) to the already popular fascia and soffit products.

77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JP T: 01604 591110 E: sales@freefoam.com www.freefoam.com

flood alleviation ccheme is built with Sustainable Vortex

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

New concept bakery benefits from living wall

Pinkmans Bakery in Bristol’s fashionable Park Street is wowing shoppers and diners with a stunning interior living wall installation from Mobilane

The 2 square metre installation is recessed into a wall in the dining area and incorporates a pink neon ‘P’ nestling within the plants.

The living was installed by Just Plants of Bristol Limited. Adam Bristowe of Just Plants said: “Not only do plants make an interior environment look fantastic, but they add a strong contemporary feel and deliver a range of sustainability and wellbeing benefits.

“Finding the right places to incorporate the hanging plants and the wall has taken some doing, but we are delighted by the finished effect and the response of customers.”

LivePanel is a modular living wall system suitable for exterior or interior use. The modules have a specially developed substrate designed to enable the plants to establish and thrive. The feeding of the plants with water and nutrients is ensured by an integrated irrigation and drainage system. With a wide selection of plants which can be used for the living wall, LivePanel allows for a lot of creative freedom in the design.

Mobilane will be exhibiting on stand E5191 at Ecobuild, March 8-10 2016 at Excel London.

Polyflor presents Expona SimpLay loose lay LVT

Polyflor has launched the Expona SimpLay PUR range of loose lay luxury vinyl tiles as the latest addition to the Expona family of premium vinyl floorcoverings.

The Expona SimpLay collection for heavy commercial interiors offers authentic reproductions of beautiful natural materials presented in an adhesive-free, ready to lay product designed to reduce installation time

Expona SimpLay’s unique, nonskid honeycomb backing layer and thicker 5mm gauge ensures that the tiles stay in position to create a robust and hardwearing floorcovering for high traffic, heavy commercial environments. As it is a loose lay product which can be installed over many different types of existing floorcoverings, subfloor preparation is significantly reduced and each plank or tile can be installed, lifted and reinstalled elsewhere without leaving any residue.

This new Expona SimpLay collection joins the high performance Expona range which now includes Expona Design and Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tiles, Expona Control - the world’s first LVT featuring sustainable wet slip resistance, and Expona Flow vinyl sheet flooring.

Like other Expona products, this highly durable loose lay floorcovering is enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to protect the floor and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

Forbo maps out the floor at Manchester Science Partnerships

Taking full advantage of Forbo Flooring Systems’ high quality, digital printing capabilities, The Sheila Bird Group has created a bespoke A to Z map of Manchester on the floor of the Greenheys Building at Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP), one of the UK’s leading science park operators.

The map, digitally printed onto Forbo’s durable Eternal vinyl floor covering, has delivered the wow factor in the building’s events and community space, designed to encourage scientists, innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to connect with one another.

Chris Naughton at The Sheila Bird Group commented: “We wanted to retain the industrial feel of the building, but also to install a completely unique floor covering that would inject a stand-out feature in the area. Our custom A to Z map pinpoints the various MSP buildings dotted around Manchester in different colours, enabling visitors to immerse themselves into the map and orientate themselves in the city by just looking at the floor covering.”

“Forbo offer good quality products at a competitive price and can deliver custom floor coverings. This project has been very successful and it has led to us developing a great relationship with MSP.”

Remmers

Remmers deliver food grade flooring

Hygienic food grade flooring was required to the automated filling and packaging lines at the relocated premises of Nature Delivered (www.graze.com). A number of steel structure mezzanines were constructed to maximize space and house new sorting and packing machinery. Each mezzanine level required a complicated matrix of cross falls within the sub-screed and a hard wearing, hygienic, slip-resistant resin floor finish, with integral perimeter coving. Due to the fast track nature of the build process, an epoxy damp-proof membrane was required prior to installation of the resin finishes. Remmers Haftfest Polymer was added to the sand/cement screed to improve its performance characteristics, increasing compressive strength and reducing the potential for drying shrinkage cracking. The screed was laid to falls and subsequently primed with 2 coats of Epoxy MT100 damp-proof membrane and topped with a nominal 8mm thick layer of Remmers Crete HF hard wearing polyurethane screed.

Unit B1 The Fleming Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9NN

T: 01293 594010 E: clairemitchell@remmers.co.uk www.remmers.co.uk

Schlüter Systems

60% More Heat Per Metre with Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB

The unique patented system for under tile and stone heating for wall and floors with uncoupling, crack-bridging and waterproofing properties, Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT, has been updated with Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB matting. The revolutionary new Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB mat has an integrated thermal break that reduces heat loss into the screed and subfloor, and it also benefits from up to 70% quicker warm-up time than other electric underfloor heating. SchlüterDITRA-HEAT can also be used in wetrooms, bathrooms, en-suites and shower-rooms. Under wall or underfloor heating, as a source of heat, can be an extremely beneficial method of ensuring efficient heating, effective moisture management, preventing mould and fungus by drying out any residual moisture, and in addition providing comfort, while maximising space.

Units 3-5 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE

T: 01530 813396 E: sales@schluter.co.uk www.trainedwithschluter.co.uk

Nicobond

Nicobond Launch ScreedPro

Nicobond have introduced ScreedPro, a new high performance range of smoothing compounds for easy, efficient and effective levelling of the floor prior to applying the floor covering. Nicobond ScreedPro offers clients fast drying capabilities and exceptional handling characteristics, as well as high levels of flow compared with other manufactures’ offerings.

The latest range has been developed by the experts at Nicobond, for use by professional flooring contractors across the UK. Our chemists have been successful in formulating a high performance range of products that can be used within commercial, industrial and domestic projects.

41-51 Freshwater Road, Romford, RM8 1SP

T: 02085 864600 E: info@nichollsandclarke.com www.nichollsandclarke.com

Flowcrete UK

Sustainable flooring solutions at Ecobuild 2016

At Ecobuild 2016, stand E6040, Flowcrete UK will be showcasing an environmentally friendly floor build up that has been designed to boost a development’s green credentials without sacrificing on performance or aesthetics. The resin flooring manufacturer’s Green Floorzone includes self levelling screeds produced using materials reclaimed from heavy industry, Isowarm underfloor heating that is 30% more efficient than traditional heating methods and decorative finishes that incorporate recycled aggregates to create a luxurious, shimmering lustre. To lower the environmental impact of flooring projects, Flowcrete UK has analysed the entirety of its products’ lifecycles through a green lens. This has led to limiting or removing substances such as Ordinary Portland Cement and sand from its formulations.

The Flooring Technology Centre, Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QF

T: 01270 753000 E: uk@flowcrete.com www.flowcrete.co.uk

UZIN

Calcium sulphate screeds need UZIN

UZIN is renowned for innovating new products and systems to meet the needs of flooring contractors, architects and clients. The industry has seen a growth in the use of anhydrite screeds but has failed to find an answer for adequate protection against moisture. With this innovative system, calcium sulphate screeds can be permanently protected against residual moisture up to 95 % RH. UZIN PE 425 primer can be used to protect areas against high residual moisture (with a relative humidity up to 95%) when used in combination with UZIN PE 404 resin DPM. Both products have been awarded an EC1 plus classification for being very low emission and provide the most ecological approach for flooring installations.

Unit 2, Mitchell Court, Rugby, CV23 0UY T: 01788 530 080 E: info@uzin.co.uk www.uzin.co.uk

Gerflor

WOW! New Taralay Impression ControlSafety by Design

Gerflor has coupled its technical expertise with excellence in design in the creation of its latest safety flooring innovation, Taralay Impression Control. Suitable for most contract and housing installations, it comprises an impressive SAFETY IN WOOD and SAFETY IN DESIGN offer of realistic woods and modern designs for where a safety flooring solution is needed but looks count. 100% recyclable, Taralay Impression Control is a high performance, easy-to-clean and maintain, 2mm thick compact vinyl flooring that is slip resistant to 36 HSE standards and R11 rated. Plus its 20RTMRz micro surface roughness measurement indicates a low slip risk in wet conditions.

Wedgenock House, Wedgenock Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5AP

T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com www.gerflor.co.uk

John Lord Specialist Flooring

Decorative flake & glitter office flooring

When it came to replacing the tired floor in the John Lord offices, the team decided on their new range of decorative flooring to brighten up the place and reflect their brand colours. The Acrigard flake and glitter resin floor systems offer limitless colour and design combinations, making each floor unique.

John Lord decided on their Rosso flake system with added gold glitter to give the office that extra sparkle around the entrance. Seamlessly adjoined, a neutral, granite and slate flake system was used throughout the employee workspaces. The John Lord Acrigard FK systems is an ideal surface finish for offices providing a hygienic, durable and low maintenance flooring, while being very aesthetically pleasing.

Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RS T: 01617 644617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk www.john-lord.com

Altro

Altro total solution helps transform Newcastle landmark

An extensive package of Altro flooring and wall cladding products has been used top to bottom in the £18 million refurbishment of one of Newcastle’s most striking landmarks — the 11-storey Parsons Tower, which is part of Newcastle College. The 1960s tower block is one of the first buildings to be seen when approaching Newcastle by road or rail. The recent refurbishment has given the building a striking contemporary gold and blue facade, as well as a new lease of life internally. The former sixth form block has been transformed into a multifaceted, state-of-the-art teaching facility that incorporates exciting and stimulating learning environments to reflect 21st century needs.

Works Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG6 1NW T: 01462 489 516 E: enquiries@altro.com www.altro.co.uk

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Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

Balconette launches unique Frameless Juliet Balconies

Now there is nothing to obscure the view with a new Frameless Glass Juliet balcony from Balconette. Using literally just one sheet of glass, the balustrading specialist’s new range of Frameless Glass Juliet Balconies is a highly-aesthetic, straightforward-to-install and minimalist balcony guarding solution.

Designed to enhance the external appearance of any building, Balconette’s Frameless Juliet balcony uses 21.5mm laminated and toughened glass panels. The system allows for a Frameless Juliet of up to 3.15 metres in width using a single pane of glass that makes the perfect partner for French, or any doors installed on the first floor or above.

Balconette stocks seven standard sizes of its Frameless Glass Juliet balconies, ranging from 1280mm to 2840mm, which are available within five working days. Custom sizes can also be supplied on request.

Installation is straightforward using attractive support profiles secured to the walls either side of the aperture. These profiles allow tolerances for installation

where previously very accurate drilling was required for glass with pre-drilled holes. “We listened to what our customers wanted and have designed what we believe is one of the most stylish and simple-to-install Frameless systems on the market,” said Managing Director Effi Wolff.

“This style of Juliet balcony is growing increasingly popular and we we’re getting frequent requests from architects, designers, builders and private individuals for a Frameless system that could meet their design objectives.

“We are delighted to offer this new product, which not only delivers a stunning and eye-catching result, but is also surprisingly affordable.”

Two exclusive detached properties, built by privately-owned developer Rectory Homes, are among the first to showcase the new Frameless Juliet balconies, supplied and installed by Balconette.

The Frameless system’s minimalist appearance perfectly complements the contemporary style of the £2 million-plus

homes in Harberton Mead, close to Oxford city centre.

According to Procurement Manager at Rectory Homes Tony Wrench, glass balustrading was specifically requested for the project ‘and Balconette fitted the bill’.

He added: “The ‘Frameless Juliet balconies have been well-received and look fantastic; we are very pleased with the end result. If a Frameless system or glass balustrading is required on a future project, we would use the company again.”

In addition to its Frameless Juliet systems, Balconette offers a comprehensive range of straight and curved glass and aluminium balustrades, plus Juliet balconies, with a choice of handrail styles and finishes to suit all budgets. Curved sliding patio doors and curved glass enclosures can also be supplied, along with a high-quality range of wood-free decking products.

For more details, check here http://www. balconette.co.uk/frameless-juliet-balcony. aspx or contact Balconette on 01342 410411, email enquiries@balconette.co.uk.

Balconette, Unit 6, Systems House, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6JP. Tel: 01342 410411, Fax: 01342 410412. Website: http://www.balconette.co.uk

Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

Lifts? The latest addition to a luxury home

We all love a little luxury in our homes: all the latest comforts; every electronic gadget to help us in our busy lives; so it’s no surprise that the trend for building high-specification luxury homes sees developers and owners sometimes include the convenience of a lift. It’s the ultimate statement, a lifestyle choice and a useful addition to high-end housing. A home with a lift (or two) really does stand out from the crowd, propelling a property into a highlydesirable ‘must-have’ category.

Two floors and a small footprint When the lift requires only two stops a simpler through-the-floor lift can provide a perfect solution. Installed very simply, with no shaft required, these types of lifts have a small footprint for just two standing passengers and fit discreetly into the corner of a room. This makes the location of the lift quite flexible.

Installing a through-the-floor lift requires minimal builder’s work and within just a few days our through-the-floor Stannah Salise is installed and ready to use. Discreet and occupying minimum space these products provide quick access over two floors and are ideal for retrofit sites.

The Salise meets the requirements of BS5900:2012 is a popular choice and a luxurious addition to comfortable living.

For two or more floors, with a generous footprint

For houses with two or more floors and generously-proportioned internal space a domestic platform lift may be the chosen product. With a footprint that meets regulations to ensure it can accommodate up to four people or a wheelchair user, this type of passenger lift will certainly serve the occupants of a large house well into the future. It offers a warm welcome to everyone who occupies or visits the property.

The addition of this type of lift into a private dwelling has a number of considerations and costs. In an existing dwelling there are four clear stages to a project: surveying the site to produce plans, builder’s work, lift installation and finally internal decoration. In a new dwelling these can all be part of the architect’s plans and building work so costed as part of the whole project.

At Stannah we recommend our Midilift range of platform lifts, meeting the requirements of BS 8300:2001 and giving specifiers a wealth of options to meet every technical and aesthetic requirement.

The invisible butler

The trend for the convenience of a lift in luxury homes doesn’t end there. The fashionable town house with multiple floors

and unconventional layouts may mean bringing the groceries home (or having them delivered) could involve many flights of stairs. That’s why high-end developers and city conversions are building in a small service lift to take the strain. It’s certainly not a new thing as grand Victorian homes often had a pulley lift or ‘dumbwaiter’ in a wooden shaft that assisted the below-stairs staff with service in the formal dining room.

In grand home refurbishments the addition of a small Stannah Microlift dumbwaiter or service lift adds both convenience and value to a property - and a little grandeur too. Supplied in its own small shaft and able to travel 30 metres, with up to three entrances available on each level, the Microlift really does provide an extra pair of safe hands in a busy home.

C. R. Laurence

Introducing oil dynamic hinges for self-closing glass doors

CRL introduces its new range of oil dynamic hinges for selfclosing glass doors. The innovative hinges have adjustable closing speed and offer a great alternative to floor closers and patch fittings.

CRL oil dynamic hinges are suitable for glass panels from 8mm to 13.52mm in thickness and can accommodate doors weighing up to 100kg. This extensive range of hinges is available in Satin Nickel, Satin Anodised and Chrome finishes. It also includes a no-hold open option and a high humidity resistance in damp environments.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW

T: 01706 863600 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk www.crlaurence.co.uk

SG System Products

Products helps improve safety at Docklands Light Railway

Stargard, the original “warm to the touch” DDA compliant handrail from SG System Products, has been used to replace existing handrails at stations along the route of London’s Docklands Light Railway. The 4mm (4,000 microns) thick PVC sleeve was manufactured in a special melon yellow colour requested by DLR and this colour is consistent throughout the material. The handrail is also designed and manufactured to resists knocks and bumps. It is fitted using stainless steel brackets to keep ongoing maintenance to a minimum.

Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4JP

T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk www.handrailsuk.co.uk

FH Brundle

Pro-Railing® – The Stainless Steel Handrail Component System

The Pro-Railing range of components is designed with simplicity of use in mind, providing stunning handrails or balustrades in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Available in stainless steel Type 304 and 316, the system consists of over 1000 components that ensure flexibility to overcome unforeseen onsite challenges. There are a wide choice of infill solutions including glass, wire rope, round bar, perforated metal and Webnet. PanelGrip is our Aluminium Glass Balustrade solution that cuts installation times with its unique locate, lock and leave glass grip system. Pro-Glass is also available in a variety of standard & non-standard panels making Pro-Railing a one stop shop for balustrades and handrails. 24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com http://www.fhbrundle.co.uk/groups/ 25PR__Pro_Railing

Aalco

Handrail & Balustrade systems from Aalco, now offering even more!

Aalco is the sole UK distributor of IAM Design’s balustrade and handrail systems. In line with customer demand and ongoing product development, Aalco has further increased the range of fittings offered, to give the specifier an even greater choice of components to suit almost any application. Four new floor fixing profiles have been announced: glass U 2kN and glass U 3kN, with design loads of 2 and 3 kN respectively; glass U Steel, a cost effective floor fixing with a design load of 1kN and glass U precision which feature a unique, patented glass fixing system.

25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DH T: 01932 576820 E: aalco@shawandunderwood.co.uk www.aalco.co.uk/products/handrail.aspx

Doors, Windows & Entrance Systems

REHAU TOTAL70

shows its versatility in parallel window application

Demonstrating once again that the REHAU TOTAL70 truly is a ‘complete PVC-U system’, Devon based fabricator Interframe has for the first time manufactured innovative, parallel hinged sliding windows using only REHAU TOTAL70C chamfered profile.

The windows, which were installed at the newly opened Steiner Academy in Exeter, were specified because they could provide almost twice the free air flow of standard top hung or casement windows and could deliver a greater number of air changes per hour.

With levels of ventilation known to have a direct effect on concentration and learning in schools, natural ventilation is a key priority for many designers looking to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations Part F (Ventilation).

At Steiner Academy, the windows were specified by architects AHR Global in Bristol. The solution which could deliver the free air flow required in openings up to 2100mm high.

A key benefit of parallel windows is that they don’t impact on the look of a building’s façade and maintain a consistent reflective view, with low G-value glass used to reduce solar gain. At Steiner Academy, all of the 150 plus windows, doors and screens installed were also coloured in a contemporary looking smooth RAL 7016 grey foil.

The Aluminium Collection from Carl F Groupco

A new full colour, six page brochure promotes Carl F Groupco’s Aluminium Collection, highlighting hardware designed specifically to suit aluminium profiles for domestic and commercial applications.

As an established hardware supplier, Carl F Groupco has observed the growing popularity of aluminium profiles and lists durability, security and design appeal as key reasons for their appeal. In line with Carl F Groupco’s ethos of providing solutions and delivering hardware, ranges included in the collection are the PN Uni for reversible window gearing, Siegenia ALU tilt & turn gearing and Cotswold Architectural Products’ friction & parallel stays. Other manufacturers represented include FUHR and Strand.

Lock down for winter

House security is big business these days…but not everyone gives the same attention to the garage.

Yet when you consider the valuable equipment often stored in a garage, from expensive DIY tools to fitness and gardening equipment, it is no surprise that garages can be key targets for burglars.

Ensuring a secure garage door in any build is a big selling point for builders and a big plus for home owners – and the best choice has to be a door from Garador’s specialist Guardian range.

The Guardian range is Britain’s first range of Up & Over doors that are Secured by Design accredited (a UK police security initiative). It has been engineered specifically to offer an extra level of security without compromising design and functionality. The doors have additional back braces on the inside of the door for greater rigidity, improved and reinforced locking systems and a unique anti-snap cylinder with a sacrificial front to prevent entry even after an attack.

The Guardian range offers comes in three different styles, Carlton, Horizon and Salisbury, each available in a range of fresh, vibrant colours.

Crittall helps maintain ‘industrial heritage’

A new landmark headquarters building in West London - a striking redevelopment of a Grade II listed garage and showroom - has been created using Crittall windows to reflect its historical context and satisfy conservation requirements.

The character of the building’s broad frontage has been retained – an important consideration because of its listing and its location in a conservation area - with Crittall large form Berkeley windows providing a significant visual aspect in the street scene. The Berkeley was originally created in order to replace existing 1920s and 1930s steel windows that were predominantly single pane leaded glass, exterior putty glazed.

Gilgen Door Systems

New energy-efficient automatic door delivers the looks and performance

Gilgen Door Systems has launched a new energy-efficient automatic door which overcomes the design limitations often associated with thermally insulated products, delivering a solution which is both elegant in appearance and efficient in operation.

The Gilgen PST <green wings> sliding door comes with lowprofile slimline looks and offers outstanding energy performance, expressed as ‘U’ values, enabling entrances to be built sustainably without compromising design.

The technologically advanced Gilgen SLX-M drive system and energy-efficient PST door profiles combine to form a single unit. As part of the Gilgen <green wings> automatic door range, this combination provides a robust thermal barrier with a low visible profile similar to a standard automatic door.

The design of these doors, with their thermally separated profiles combined with double or triple glazing (up to 38mm thick) goes far beyond that of conventional sliding doors - both in terms of function and design; the compact drive mechanism and slim profiles being well matched to the straight lines of today’s modern architecture.

Maximum heat insulation, low investment costs

With system ‘U’ values of 1.1 to 1.8, depending on the configuration, these automatic doors fulfil the exacting demands of architects, specifiers and building owners in a World where energy efficiency and sustainability are a growing concern. Smooth operation helps these doors to create energy savings and reduce utility costs.

Independent test evidence provides proof of the low ‘U’ values and low air permeability to match. Furthermore high wind load capacity and resistance to driving rain makes the PST automatic door ideal for exposed locations. Designed to EN16005 standards Gilgen PST is available in single or two leaf bi-parting configurations for 700-3000mm opening widths and is competitively priced.

Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1PD T: 08003166994 E: info@gilgendoorsystems.co.uk www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk

Boon Edam

Looking to control the temperature of your lobby? With a Boon Edam heater it’s a breeze!

During periods of cold and windy weather, why allow the temperature in your lobby to drop? Just because it is chilly outside, doesn’t mean your reception area should be cold too.The revolving door has become a significant choice for many architects and facilities managers due to the way they naturally help to keep out draughts and reduce energy loss within a building. The cost saving decision to install a revolving door not only reduces your monthly energy bills but it is also more eco-friendly for the environment due to the reduced amount of hot air that leaves the building with every door rotation. Still feeling the cold? Why not consider adding a Boon Edam heater onto your door?

Holland House, Crowbridge Road, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0GR

T: 01233 505 900 E: contact@boonedam.co.uk www.boonedam.co.uk

Selectaglaze

Helping projects achieve BREEAM ratings

The thermal efficiency of our buildings and the energy we waste, have become important topics both on an environmental and financial level. Selectaglaze secondary glazing systems using low emissivity glass can reduce heat loss by more than half and achieve a U-value of around 1.9. With sealed unit glazing this is further reduced, and a figure as low as 0.8 can be achieved. Bespoke manufacture and high performance seals ensure the tightest fit, reducing air infiltration and almost eliminating drafts. Selectaglaze secondary glazing has been used to help achieve BREEAM ratings on various projects, Wiltshire Town Hall and Ham Yard Hotel have achieved a BREEAM excellent rating, and Albany House and Mortimer Street apartments have received a BREEAM “Very Good”. Visit Selectaglaze at Eco Build: Stand E2152

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

T: 01727 837271 E: info@selectaglaze.co.uk www.selectaglaze.co.uk

Strand Hardware

Ltd

Strand range tweaked to meet new standard

From April 2013 new installations of power operated doors have to comply with European Standard EN16005. The standard is concerned with safety of power operated doors and says that where there is a finger entrapment risk at the hingeside of the door, protection must be fitted from finished floor level to a minimum height of 2 metres. The tried and tested range of finger protection devices from Strand Hardware now includes a version of the original FP200 Finger Protector at 2015mm to satisfy the requirements of EN16005. The FP400 Finger protector is available is lengths up to 2.5metres.

Strand House, Long Street, Walsall, WS2 9DY T: 01922 639111 E: info@strandhardware.co.uk www.strandhardware.co.uk ENQUIRY 103

Hörmann

Hörmann’s sectional garage doors

Hörmann offers some of the most secure doors available today, providing the highest standards in both safety and security. When fitted with one of the manufacturer’s ProMatic or SupraMatic operators, the insulated and solid timber versions of Hörmann’s automatic sectional door have been allocated Policeapproved Secured by Design Status. For integral garages where heat loss needs to be minimised, Hörmann’s insulated sectional door is ideal. Offering one of the best U-values on the market, this door benefits from a 42mm-thick polyurethane infill, includes seals on all four sides and is available on request with Hörmann’s specially designed ThermoFrame technology. So for the ultimate in thermal efficiency and security, Hörmann’s sectional garage doors are the perfect choice.

Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW

T: 01530 513000 E: info@hormann.co.uk www.hormann.co.uk

ISO-CHEMIE

Award-winning

Bespoke fenestration and composite windows company JLH Bros of Kenilworth used ISO-CHEMIE BLOCO-ONE tape to seal doors and window installations in the award-winning Whitwell House scheme on the north shore of Rutland Water. ISO-CHEMIE BLOCO-ONE tape, which comes with a 10 year performance guarantee and provides up to 70% cost savings when compared to other three component systems, enables windows and doors to be quickly and easily sealed from inside the building. This avoids the need to use time consuming and costly external access systems like scaffolding and ladders, and provides guaranteed high performance sealing for the lifetime of the window. Quick and easy-to-apply, the self-adhesive ISO-CHEMIE BLOCO-ONE provides a high performance seal for window and door joints up to 30mm wide.

Wheldon House, Front Street, Ebchester, Co. Durham DH8 0PJ

T: 01207 566867 E: info@iso-chemie.co.uk www.iso-chemie.eu/uk

Hunter Douglas Passiv Haus project uses new Hunter Douglas silent sunscreens

A new low-maintenance and sound-absorbing retractable sunscreen has been developed by Hunter Douglas and incorporated into a prestigious Passiv Haus project in Brussels. ProScreen is a unique exterior sunscreen system with a patented noise reduction insert that provides superior sound-absorbing properties in addition to up to 75% sun glare protection and up to 85% heat entry reduction. Architect practice A2M commissioned 206 units for its Anvers Simons FrontiSpice scheme, after being impressed with the guiding system which comprises a spring that counteracts movement, enabling noise to be completely absorbed. ProScreen is also significantly cheaper than existing alternatives that use a brush or plastic insert profile over the entire length of the guiding profile.

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Boon Edam

Aid Call

Wireless Nurse Call Systems – Designed with you in mind

The Circlelock:

putting security management at the forefront of your business

In today’s world, the security of a company’s personnel and important data can not be taken lightly. As experts in the field of security, we are aware of how imperative it is that only those personnel who are authorised may gain entry to your building or specific areas within a building. With this in mind, we recommend that only one security solution will do – the Circlelock.

Our Circlelock high security portal is the most suitable ‘antitailgating’ product as it can prevent any attempt to gain unauthorised access and can be designed to confirm the identity of any user entering it. The Circlelock security portal is an ideal solution for highly sensitive, secondary or remote entrances that have lower foot fall requirements.

Holland House, Crowbridge Road, Orbital Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0GR

T: 01233 505 900 E: contact@boonedam.co.uk www.boonedam.co.uk

Building on the success of our Touchsafe collection, we are proud to launch our newest innovation: The Touchsafe Pro. This new range has been designed with HTM compliance at its heart and is our first system to include user-friendly touch-screens. We have utilised mesh network technology for increased security and provide the option of emergency or cardiac pull stop configurations.

Aid Call has been leading the way in wireless nurse call technology for over 35 years. We offer a wide range of products and bespoke solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of care homes, care groups and hospitals. We have a national team of consultants experienced in wireless technology and telecare solutions, as well as an experienced team of in-house engineers and a 24/7/365 helpline.

Unit 4 Brunel Court, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB T: 0800 052 3616 E: sales@aidcall.co.uk www.aidcall.co.uk

Frontier Pitts

Frontier Pitts Automatic Car Park Barriers provide traffic control for staff car park.

Frontier Pitts Automatic Barrier model FBX was the perfect solution for this high traffic site with its rapid-action torque motor. The barrier provides 100% duty rating - designed for continuous and frequent use - backed with a maintenance contract to give the school management peace of mind.As the Automatic Barrier on your car park is likely to be the first opportunity that visitors to your premises will see, the traffic control system is a good opportunity for branding and free advertising. The customised wrapping can be matched to suit all environments, and can be changed to suit business seasons and promotions.

Crompton House, Crompton Way, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QZ

T: 01293 548301 E: sales@frontierpitts.com www.frontierpitts.com

Coopers Fire

FireMaster® Concertina™ fire curtain offers unique protection

solutions

Ensuring fire safety without compromising an intended architectural open plan design can be problematic, especially when protecting stairwells and atria. The FireMaster Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution in commercial and industrial applications such as airports, shopping centres, offices and hotels or where the need for maintaining open areas for access is vital. It can be applied to atria, escalators, and stairs and remains hidden until deployed by an activated alarm or detector. The FireMaster Concertina can be provided in any width with a maximum drop of 8m. It complies with PAS 121: 2007 and meets the requirements of BS 8524-1:2013 and is classified as E180 and EW30.

Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, P09 1QZ T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com www.coopersfire.com

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Our Eco-efficient HIU’s are BSRIA Tested

We specialise in communal & district heating systems, and manufacture our own range of modern heat interface units designed with efficiency and end user comfort in mind.

Our ModuSat HIU’s are BSRIA Tested, and provide a large Delta T of up to 65 degrees, whilst delivering a low system return temperature.

Contact us today to find out more about our ModuSat HIU Range.

Heating, Ventilation & A/C

Savile Row refurbishment overcomes height restrictions with AET Flexible Space

AET Flexible Space have recently supplied their under floor air conditioning system and bespoke teak finish raised access flooring to another height restricted London refurbishment at 28 Savile Row Mayfair, fully redeveloped by Allied London.

With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then introduced into the space via floor recessed fan terminal units or Fantiles, which are easily relocated with the 600 x 600 mm raised floor tiles and also feature integrated controllers allowing users to personally adjust temperature and fan speed settings.

The CAM-C units introduce conditioned air at floor level into the plenum beneath the raised floor and then receive return air at floor level for reconditioning. This configuration allows maximum use of available space through the elimination or reduction of the ceiling void.

The AET Flexible Space system is ideal for this type of refurbishment project. By eliminating ceiling based services, it enables older buildings to be equipped with high specification air-conditioning whilst maximising the available floor to ceiling height.

Retrofitting a typical fan coil, VAV or split system air-conditioning into a ceiling on such a project requires the creation.

Driveways and Underground Parking Ramp Heating

Heat Mat manufactures a number of driveway and ramp heating solutions. Their specialist exterior heating cables can be installed directly into tarmac, under concrete or beneath block paving. These systems are ideal for resident underground parking ramps that must remain ice-free or clearing snow for continued vehicle access. Heat Mat has specified systems such as heated tyre tracks for steep domestic driveways and cables for underground parking ramps in London. They also manufacture specialist sacrificial cables for use under hot tarmac. Their dedicated project team has a huge range of experience in specifying ice and snow melting products for yearround access.

Rinnai is really motoring aboard the bedroam bus

Rinnai, the leading continuous flow gas fired water heater manufacturer, has seen its products installed in numerous sites with unusual applications but one project has pushed the boundaries of the unusual. The project is so unusual it caught the eye of Channel 4’s ‘Amazing Spaces’ presented by George Clarke and the Rinnai product was one of the stars of the show.

‘Bedroam’ is the brainchild of Ollie Kemp, a farmer, motor racing competitor and enthusiast from Melbourne, Yorkshire. He wasn’t happy with the lack of onsite accommodation at events that would allow competitors to stay close to their expensive and irreplaceable racing gear.

The constructive result of this dissatisfaction is the Bedroam bus, complete with 18 Japanese-style pod bedrooms. As well as using it himself for motorsport meets, Bedroam is available to hire. “If you can’t get a hotel when you’re going to a wedding or don’t want to camp at a festival then this is the perfect solution,” he told George Clarke of ‘Amazing Spaces’. Needless to say he has been inundated with bookings.

The Bedroam has two fully-equipped bathrooms with shower, toilet and sink. Sinks and showers are supplied with safe temperature controlled hot water from Rinnai Infinity LPG water heaters, complete with MC91 controller, via motion sensor-operated taps. Two Rinnai Infinity 17e external units fitted to the back of the bus drawing water from a bespoke designed tank designed and supplied by Barratt Tanks of Ferrybridge West Yorkshire.

Bedroam also includes air conditioning, flat screen TVs, comfortable communal areas and a multifunctional outdoor space provided by an enclosed awning.

“I first saw Rinnai units in operation at an event where there were luxury mobile showers powered by Rinnai units. On my return, I researched Rinnai online and spoke to my friend Andy, a registered Gas Safe engineer also based in Melbourne, who then ordered and undertook the installation.

Andy Dixon, who runs his own plumbing and heating service, explains: “The boilers had to go on the back of the bus as Ollie was struggling to find enough space inside. As the bus has an air con system, I had already put a cooling radiator off the back so the two Rinnai units sat very handily behind that simply hung on a metal grid attached to the back of the bus.

“Piping was easy. I used plastic pipework for both hot and cold outlets running to a little plant room where the back seats of the bus were originally which is directly beneath the bathrooms from where the water is pumped to the header tank via a small 12V. “Rinnai’s technical guys were very helpful when I phoned them initially for some advice and installation of the units was really easy. I will definitely be using Rinnai again,” says Andy.

Eurostove

New from Westfire, the Uniq 37 offers a traditional heat solution with a modern look

When you want all the benefits of a wood burning stove but a contemporary style to suit modern interiors, the Uniq 37 from Westfire is the perfect fit. Exclusive to Eurostove in the UK, this new Anthracite curved design features large glass and side panels for a 180˚ fire view. Ideal for open-plan spaces as well as cosy living areas, it has a flat back, which prevents the stove from protruding into the room. Options include a floorstanding model with handy store cupboard or a pedestal version to raise the flame height. Unlike many stoves that need up to 250mm from combustibles, the Uniq 37 can be installed with just 100mm to any combustibles, enabling you to house the stove in a smaller space such as an inglenook fireplace.

Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG

T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk www.eurostove.co.uk

Clarke Delta Ltd

A sophisticated approach to anti-ligature radiator guards

After years of development with mental health professionals Clarke Delta are proud to introduce a revolutionary Antiligature Radiator Guard specifically designed for mental health environments. The challenge of protecting vulnerable service users against hot radiator surfaces and ligature points has been confronted with a modernistic look that blends gently into the environment. Cleaning can easily be undertaken by domestic staff, through a full access door which is secured against access from service users. The wellbeing of service users has also been considered with an anti-bacterial coating that reduces bacteria on radiators by up to 90%. The fully formed anti-ligature grill design follows the complete profile of the guard, removing a potential hotspot. The sloping top design complies with best practice guidelines, preventing the top becoming a ledge to stand-on. Our free consultations, and adaptable approach to our offer ensures our customers satisfaction.

1 Horseshoe Paddock, Lawley, Telford, TF4 2PT

T: 01952 404616 E: sales@clarkedelta.co.uk www.clarkedelta.co.uk

Timóleon

Omnie delivers renewable heat for new rural residence

A large new residential property, built to replace a former lock keeper’s cottage in the heart of the Somerset countryside, has made use of two underfloor heating systems from the OMNIE range to deliver highly efficient renewable heating. The five-bedroom Barton Grange has been constructed on property dating back to the 1840s and the building of the Chard Canal, which connected to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal. The cottage and surrounding land were used as a dairy farm after the waterway closed in 1868. Despite its scale, the new dwelling is well insulated and the owners have chosen to utilize a pair of ground source heat pumps: With six bathrooms, hot water demand is particularly high and therefore, a pair of Omnie SWC 140S heat pumps, were linked to shallow pipe arrays laid across a nearby field.

18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL T: 01392 363605 E: Chris.Weaver@timóleon.co.uk www.omnie.co.uk

Wilo

Wilo Yonos-MAXO joins high efficiency small pump range

In response to the requirement for a lower cost, but still high quality, high efficiency small circulating pump, Wilo UK launched the Wilo Yonos-MAXO series, alongside the Stratos range of large, medium and small circulator pumps in the UK. The MAXO range is offered as a cost effective High Efficiency option, aimed at solutions where full BMS (Building Management System) connections are not required – for example domestic heating systems, and in light commercial applications, schools and office blocks. In total, there are 9 variations of the Yonos MAXO available across PN 10 & PN 6/10.

Second Ave, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2WJ

T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk www.wilo.co.uk

Fläkt Woods

New Energy Recovery Unit from Fläkt Woods

Fläkt Woods has enhanced its range of high performing energy recovery units with the addition of the NEW eCO Premium. The compact AHU’s features are fitted in a compact casing that fit even the smallest spaces so is ideal for ceiling void installation. Available in 6 sizes the eCO Premium is designed with sound in mind and with certified low noise it is ideal for sensitive installations like schools and universities.

Other benefits include:

• Air flow 0.1 - 0.9 m3/s

• Counter flow Plate Heat Exchanger for up to 85% dry temperature efficiency

• EC motor technology

• Integrated CURO controller

• ErP & Ecodesign compliant

Axial Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZD T: 01206 222 555 E: info.uk@flaktwoods.com www.flaktwoods.co.uk ENQUIRY 120

Evinox Energy

Evinox Energy to exhibit at Ecobuild in the District Energy Pavilion

Evinox Energy will be exhibiting in the District Energy Pavilion at Ecobuild, taking place from the 8th to the 10th March at the ExCeL London. The District Energy Pavilion will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet with a selection of suppliers and industry experts all in one area, and includes a comprehensive, informative seminar programme, featuring the latest information about efficient heat networks. We specialise in communal & district heating systems, and manufacture our own range of modern heat interface units (HIU’s), designed with efficiency and end user comfort in mind. We will also be presenting a seminar in the District Energy Pavilion at the exhibition, where we will be discussing efficient heat network design and management.

Blenheim House, 1 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9AP T: 01372 722277 E: info@evinoxenergy.co.uk www.evinoxresidential.co.uk

Clarke Delta Ltd

The slimmest full access LST Radiator Guards

Specialist LST radiator guard manufacturer Clarke Delta are on a mission to protect the vulnerable against hot surfaces and sharp corners on radiators and valves. Designed for environments that wish to guarantee safety including hospitals, care homes, schools, and nurseries. The Clarke Delta vogueish design gives new life to old dreary looking radiators, whilst also providing deserved protection for the vulnerable. Hygiene is also been tackled with their full access design, and anti-bacterial coating proven to reduce bacteria on radiators by up to 90%. An effective grill design allows for heat to be efficiently convected, whilst also preventing fingers and consumables such as pencils being pushed into the radiator guard. Products are always individually detailed, reducing the cost of installation, and also giving a superior finish. Full technical support is available to guarantee customers get the best product solution available.

1 Horseshoe Paddock, Lawley, Telford, TF4 2PT

T: 01952 404616 E: sales@clarkedelta.co.uk www.clarkedelta.co.uk

CVO Fire

High Efficiency Gas Fire

This ‘high efficiency’ (HE) gas fire is designed for installation into any home with an existing or a new build property using a flue liner system and false chimney breast. This frameless, glass fronted, gas fire has been designed and approved to both the British and European efficiency standards. The new FR920HE is 80% energy efficient and will provide 4,8kW of heat in to the room and is operated by a thermostatic remote control. This monitors the temperature in the room and adjusts the flame to ensure optimum performance and minimal running costs. The appliance does not require extra air ventilation from outside. The FR920HE is manufactured in the UK at the CVO factory in the North East of England.

Unit 4 Beaumont Square, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 6XN T: 01325 301020 E: sales@cvo.co.uk www.cvo.co.uk

Interiors

Ceramique Internationale to floor competition with exclusive new range

Tiles specialist Ceramique Internationale, has launched an exclusive new range of innovative porcelain floor tiles.

Manufactured by Italian flooring expert Ricchetti using the latest in tile printing technology, and exclusively distributed in the UK by Ceramique Internationale, the Chateaux range is available in four sizes, from large 1000 x 500mm slabs down to 33mm squares. The variation in size allows for pattern randomisation, a longstanding and popular flooring style in the UK.

The range is inspired by the natural stone market, with uneven edges and a digitally printed surface meaning that no two tiles are the same.

New video showcases SandtexTrade 365

Specifiers wanting to know more about Sandtex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry Paint can refer a new video on the product.

Sandtex Trade 365 features high performance Pliolite Resin to combat difficult weather conditions. This means the specification of Sandtex Trade 365 gives applicators more flexibility on when they choose to schedule their projects to possibly include the winter months. The new video explaining the product’s attributes can be seen at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=XocyaiU-ai4

Sharon Smith, Sandtex Trade Brand Manager said: “Excellent opacity is also assured and the coating can be used on most exterior masonry surfaces and exterior grade building boards.”

Sadolin offers the best solution for interior flooring projects

Superior woodcare range Sadolin steps beyond the standard in quality, innovation and heritage when it comes to flooring projects indoors.

Products include Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish, which is ideal for wooden floors in high traffic areas. It has a fastdrying formula which enables up to three coats to be applied in one day.

Another well-regarded product is Sadolin Polyurethane Floor Varnisha non-yellowing translucent varnish ideal for interior wooden floors. Finally Sadolin Floor Oil is the ideal choice to create a natural look to interior wooden flooring, with a low odour, quick-drying and water resistant formulation.

Methven extends range of Satinjet overhead showers

Methven, the global designer and manufacturer of premium showers and tapware, has extended its fixed shower head offering.

The updated Overhead Square Drencher range, which uses patented Satinjet technology to deliver a luxurious showering experience at lower flow rates, now includes a stunning white version.

Characterised by a contemporary white faceplate, the Satinjet Overhead Square Drencher measures 230mm by 230mm. It features a brass, adjustable ball joint connection allowing a good range of adjustment, and is now available via national and independent merchants and showrooms. The new shower head also benefits from a five year warranty and is suitable for larger bathroom and shower spaces with pressures above 0.35 bar.

Methven’s patented Satinjet technology uses specially aligned jets that collide to create thousands of droplets per second. Optimised at just nine litres per minute, it is also able to deliver considerable savings on water and energy use.

Barbara Osborne, product manager at Methven UK, said: “Square overhead showers have become increasingly popular with consumers and we are pleased to now offer them greater choice in our range, whilst allowing them to benefit from the luxurious and immersive Satinjet showering experience.”

Silent students

Troldtekt acoustic panels, which not only reduce reverberation but are also aesthetically pleasing, have been used for Danish Social and Healthcare College. Here, natural wood Troldtekt panels with a fine structure have been installed to ensure good acoustics in the open and high ceilinged rooms. Danish manufactured Troldtekt acoustic tiles are specified throughout the UK and Europe and can be delivered as either FSC or PEFC certified panels. They are manufactured using 100% natural wood fibres and their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability.

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Interiors

Karndean Designflooring introduces newly extended Van Gogh Wood collection

The UK’s market leader in luxury vinyl flooring Karndean Designflooring is expanding its popular Van Gogh Wood collection.

Inspired by reclaimed natural wood materials, the 12 distinct new plank designs replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking.

The four groups, French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress ensure a grain and colour palette to suit a wide variety of commercial and public sector projects.

The four lightly lime-washed French Oak looks, VGW91T Tawny Oak, VGW92T Burgundy Oak, VGW93T Hessian Oak and VGW94T Honey Oak are reminiscent of salvaged antique flooring. The rich grain details and large scaled planks (48”x 7”) complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, and the larger size means reduced downtime and installation costs.

The collection also includes three unique designs inspired by American Redwood railway sleepers – VGW99T Reclaimed Redwood, VGW100T Aged Redwood and VGW101T Salvaged Redwood. Running with the theme of reclaimed woods, Karndean’s product designers were drawn to the unique detail and texture of the Redwood ties, which over the years had aged beautifully.

Introducing wire brushing and etching techniques, they have taken the natural aging process one step further with these three designs, giving the American Redwood designs the look of repurposed timber without the practical drawbacks of real wood such as splintering, cracking and warping.

A perfect foundation for any commercial environment, the three rich brown, smoked designs create a rich and warm canvas. Incorporating fuming and smoking techniques that have been used by real wood flooring manufacturers for years, the rich brown tones of our VGW97T Burnished Beech and VGW98T Smoked Beech planks can accompany nearly any décor scheme, whilst the striking variation of VGW102T Charred Oak makes a real statement.

The new collection is rounded off by the stunning VGW95T Lime-washed Cypress and VGW96T Burnished Cypress. Combining the limed finish of Honey Oak and the burnt effect of Charred Oak, these two designs are some of the most detailed in the entire collection. The result of liming and smoking techniques is a more refined and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for any commercial space benefiting from a highly realistic, rustic feel.

“Our new Van Gogh designs are our boldest to date. They are a welcome addition and reflect the trends we’re seeing for authentic and textured interiors for commercial applications,” commented Paul Barratt, managing director at Karndean Designflooring.

“The collection is not only design-led, but also retains all the durability, ease of maintenance and availability our customers have come to rely on.’’

Available with a recently extended 15 year commercial warranty and R10 slip ratings, the complete Karndean Designflooring Van Gogh collection will now feature a total of 32 wood designs.

For more information visit www.karndean.com.

Karndean Designflooring, Van Gogh

Charred Oak VGW102T

Karndean Designflooring, Van Gogh Aged Redwood VGW100T

Karndean Designflooring, Van Gogh Tawny Oak VGW91T

LG Hausys

A HI-MACS® façade for Bershka, on the historic shopping street of Meir, in Antwerp

The architects of Boud Rombouts and the façade specialists from Apers & Partners chose HI-MACS® solid surface material for the façade of its flagship store in the prestigious Mier, Antwerp. HI-MACS provides a non-porous, homogeneous surface, is high quality and smooth, but at the same time robust, weatherresistant, impact-resistant and easy to clean. Graffiti can be removed without leaving a trace and the HI-MACS sheets are also lightweight, strong and fixed invisibly. The real challenge of this project was conservation as the Bershka store consists of a total of five buildings in an historic part of the Belgian city. The HI-MACS acrylic stone slabs in Alpine White have a similar appearance to the historic facades.

T: 01892 704074 E: info@himacs.eu www.himacs.eu

Yesss Electrical

Yesss Electrical lights the way with innovative new technology partnership

Leading electrical wholesaler YESSS Electrical has agreed a deal to be the exclusive wholesale partner of innovative LED lighting system, Visualite. The range, designed for use in both residential and commercial spaces, allows high definition images to be displayed and illuminated on light cells powered by Luxna’s backlight technology, creating a striking visual effect. The new product is now available exclusively from YESSS Electrical’s network of 90 branches as well as online via its website www. yesss.co.uk. Visualite is a bespoke modular system, currently built around 1200mm x 600mm or 600mm x 600mm lighting cell arrays, and is suitable for 25mm and 15mm T-bar ceiling installations and wall-mounting using the Visualite frame system.

Yesss House, Foxbridge Way, Normanton Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF6 1TN

T: 0844 846 7555 E: enquiries@yesss.co.uk www.yesss.co.uk

Harrison Thompson

Yeoman Shield new Guardian Handrails prove a hit at Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford Royal Infirmary became the first to take delivery of two of Yeoman Shield’s new Handrail products for the ENT Out Patients Clinic and Service Corridor. Yeoman Shield’s new Guardian Twin Handrail, consisting of an upper 50mm dia, is available in a PVCu, Timber or Stainless Steel option. A lower protection rail (either 200mm or 125mm deep) is mounted on a solid MDF or Aluminium core. The system offers the support of a handrail coupled with the protection rail which by sitting slightly forward of the upper rail, not only protects the walls from impact from wheeled equipment and passing footfall but will protect the handrail also, saving valuable time and money on redecoration and replacement costs.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com www.yeomanshield.com/new-handrails ENQUIRY 132

Marmox

Commercial office conversion for Brighton campus features Marmox Tektalan board installation

Close to a thousand square metres of Tektalan boards, manufactured by Heraklith and supplied by Marmox UK, have been consumed in the conversion of former American Express premises into a major new media centre for the University of Brighton. The panels were specified to improve the thermal and acoustic performance, as well as the appearance of several soffit areas within the buildings. These included the underside of two structural concrete floors and an entrance canopy. Within these spaces they help cut reverberation and present a smart, textured surface. Tektalan represents a hybrid combination of Marmox Heraklith Woodwool boards with rock mineral wool, which enhances the product’s already impressive performance characteristics. The woodwool element provides the strength and rigidity together with the unique appearance and sound absorption.

Caxton House, 101-103 Hopewell Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NP

T: 01634 835290 E: sales@marmox.co.uk www.marmox.co.uk

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Schlüter®-WETROOMS

Anyone can try to sell you a wetroom, however our integrated solution is one of a kind. From advice to product, you can trust in Schlüter. For product and technical support please call 01530 813396 or visit www.schluter.co.uk/architect.aspx

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