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The last few months have proved an interesting and challenging time for the construction products sector, with political and economic uncertainty continuing to have a major impact on the industry as a whole.
The fatal fire at Grenfell Tower and the subsequent criminal investigation, public inquiry and Government review of building regulations will also see significant challenges for the sector moving forward.
Against this backdrop, it was perhaps little wonder that the Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey revealed optimism was being severely tempered by higher input costs and this continuing uncertainty.
Results of the survey showed that among heavy side manufacturers, only seven per cent anticipated a rise in sales in the next quarter, a decline from the 68 per cent who anticipated a rise when asked in 2017 Q1. A sharp rise in input costs was also reported in Q2, with 93 per cent of heavy side manufacturers and all of those on the light side reporting an increase in costs compared with a year earlier.
The strongest inflationary pressures came from raw materials, fuel and energy, owing to depreciation in Sterling during 2016, alongside skills shortages pushing up wage bills.
As Rebecca Larkin, CPA Senior Economist said: “Despite healthy growth in the second quarter, construction product manufacturers have turned more pessimistic over performance for the rest of the year, reigniting concern that the triple hit of imported inflation in raw materials, higher fuel and energy prices and the persistent pressure on labour costs will have a negative impact on demand and construction activity over the next 12 months.
“Inflation is expected to endure as similar proportions anticipate that costs will continue to climb over the next year. Government’s ability to progress the pipeline for large public sector and infrastructure projects is now more important than ever as a means of sustaining activity when private sector decision-making may be stalling.”
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OnLevel maybe a new name to the UK market, but have been operating in Europe since 2000 developing innovation frameless glass balustrade solutions, the latest of which is the Flex-Fit. Flex-Fit was designed and developed in house by OnLevel coowner Iwan Oude Luttikhuis in 2014 and was an instant hit across Europe due to its simple but highly effective glass alignment system using low cost tools with the adjustment all from one side (the safe side) of the balcony.
Gary Dean, MD and CEO, said: “The OnLevel Flex-Fit system has become the benchmark glass alignment system for Frameless Glass Balustrades supported by our patents and continued research and development.”
8, Alexandria Court, Ashton Commerce Park, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 0QN T: 0161 804 9500 E: info@onlevel.com ENQUIRY 02 www.onlevel.com
Fibo UK has unveiled its Kitchen Board range, extending the wall design options available for refurbishment and new build projects and providing a stylish and hygienic solution. Fibo’s unique Aqualock system makes wall panels quick and easy to install, and they can be fitted directly to walls, tiles or stud partitioning. There are eight new kitchen board designs, ranging from the matt Sahara and Cracked Cement; the textured Grey Sahara and Shabby Chic through to the modern high-gloss New York Black, Denver White and Anthracite. Made from laminated birch, with PVC or anodised aluminium profile edges, Fibo’s panels are a high-quality, long-lasting, cost-effective alternative for domestic and commercial projects.
Water Meadow House, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LF T: 01494 771242 E: sales@fibo.co.uk
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Architects are often confronted with the seemingly impossible problem of ensuring indoor air quality meets acceptable standards without using ventilation equipment that spoils the interior design. FlowBar is a linear slot diffuser, engineered to combine a very high air handling capacity with a discrete and stylish look. It is suitable for either ceiling or sidewall applications and is available in straight lines or curves, to blend into an interior to provide both practical and aesthetic benefits. Its flexible design can be configured to a variety of lengths and slot depths, to complement other architectural elements. This is a product that naturally lends itself to bespoke solutions, offering a ventilation product that is both high performing and attractive –something of an architect’s dream.
Stourbridge Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5BB T: 01746 761921 E: sales@air-diffusion.co.uk
www.air-diffusion.co.uk
Bespoke Walk-on Flat Glass Rooflights from JET Cox chosen for Maylands Building
A stunning refurbishment project in Hertfordshire has used Bespoke Walk-on Flat Glass Rooflights from JET Cox on its beautiful new roof terrace. The Maylands Building at Diamond Point in Hemel Hempstead is part of a massive regeneration project carried out by main contractor Galliford Try. It offers almost 141,000 square feet of stateof-the-art office space, complete with lounge areas, cafes, gym and shower room facilities, and a public roof terrace complete with green roof. Working closely alongside Galliford Try and Martin Edwards Architects, JET Cox designed a bespoke Flat Glass Rooflight system, which was installed by JET Cox to the lower section of the new terrace area. It comprises a total of 5 rooflights which will provide a source of natural daylight into the main reception. Unit 1, Prothero Industrial Estate, Bilport Lane, Wednesbury WS10 0NT T: 0121 530 4230 E: sales@jet-cox.co.uk
www.jet-cox.co.uk
Kalwall translucent cladding has been extensively used for the impressive refurbishment of the main teaching block at Featherstone High School in Middlesex. The renovation required removal of the old concrete spandrel panels, repairs to the concrete structure and then over-cladding with Kalwall panels supported on a new steel frame which was added to extend the floor space. The two fully replaced elevations are a perfect example of how Kalwall can be used for the refurbishment of old and failing cladding and for aged buildings.
The new façades allow floor to ceiling diffused and healthy daylight to flood the interior while providing privacy for students and removing any distractions.
1987 was the year that Margaret Thatcher won a third term in office, Timothy Dalton made his debut as James Bond and the Queen officially opened the Docklands Light Railway. Thirty years of pioneering innovation later, Decothane continues to lead the roofing sector with a portfolio of systems to suit all application requirements across new build and refurbishment projects. Times may have changed since 1987, but the enduring appeal of Decothane for both specifiers and contractors has been as consistent as the demanding conditions of the wet and windy British weather. Amongst the innovations they have introduced over the past 30 years, Decothane Ultra has set a new benchmark.
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new blends for Wienerberger’s clay facing bricks
Wienerberger, a leading provider of wall, roof and landscaping solutions, has extended its market-leading portfolio of clay facing bricks with the launch of two new soft mud blends. The Athena Blend offers a warm red base colour with a mix of light orange to dark purple hues, while the Weathered Gault Blend offers a gentle mix of light golden tones with a subtle weathering effect. Both products have an attractive hand-creased texture, which adds further character. With demand growing for softmud bricks and the versatility that blends provide, the two new products are expected to appeal to a spectrum of customers, from architects and specifiers, to house builders and selfbuilders
Brooks Drive, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 3SA T: 0161 491 8200 E: office@wienerberger.co.uk
www.wienerberger.co.uk
Trimapanel®
Trimapanel® flat is a high-end architectural insulated flat faced panel, capable of creating an eye-catching look for any building envelope. The secret-fix joint detail design, combined with the panel’s striking surface provides outstanding smooth external aesthetics to create unique and modern design solutions. For complete peace of mind our Platinum® Plus and Confidex® Guarantee provide reassurance of long-term performance. Opening up the design possibilities, Trimapanel® flat can be laid horizontally or vertically and is supplied as standard in Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel in a wide range of colours. The panels provide thermally efficient, high quality air-tight building envelopes approved to LPCB and FM standards.
Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NH
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The recently completed Goldcrest House residential development in Lee High Road, Lewisham, incorporates a number of eye-catching features, including an external solar shading and screening solution, courtesy of Levolux. To soften the visual impact of the building from the street, Levolux was invited to develop an external solar shading and screening solution, comprising vertical Aerofoil Fins and horizontal and vertical glazed panels. The solution applies across the length of the building and extends vertically, from first floor to roof level.
External walkways, with mesh balustrading, are concealed behind a series of multi-coloured, extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins.
Two new assisted, accessible toilet facilities have opened in Leicester, making the city one of the most accessible in the UK in terms of the toilet facilities with 15 and a further seven across the county.
The new Design Museum at Kensington, which opened its doors to the public in November 2016, has specified Allgood’s Modric ironmongery throughout its interior. Winner of the Guild of Architectural
Ironmongery Specification Awards 2016/ 2017 Commercial category, the imaginative ironmongery solutions meet the architects brief; matching the building’s look and feel. Modric is manufactured in Allgood’s UK factory where craftsmen pay close to attention to detail, hand finishing every product. Modric has a long-standing reputation of quality built on its ability to consistently perform to the highest standard. The interior of the Design Museum features an array of products from the Modric range.
When a 16th Century building located in the heart of Oxford was refurbished to create a luxurious and modern hotel, the building required a keyless access system. The hotel’s team specified dormakaba’s Oracode solution and in doing so, became the first hotel of its kind in the UK to benefit from a system that could integrate with an online reservation system; making checking in and out easy for guests while at the same time providing the highest levels of security. The Oracode web-based keyless access system proved an ideal solution. A secure web based platform, it integrated easily with the hotel’s online reservation system.
The outstanding qualities of Sandtex Trade High Build Textured Decorative Coating deliver a long-term solution for the protection of buildings, capable of ironing out surface level imperfections at a stroke. Ideal for covering fine cracks and regulating repaired and uneven surfaces, this advanced masonry product offers exceptional coverage and flexibility, providing both a decorative and protective textured coating with the reassurance of 15 years’ durability, independently certified by the British Board of Agrément. Along with a long-lasting finish, the paint is formulated to maintain its good looks with anti-carbonation properties which protect concrete and metal from atmospheric erosion.
The latest two, again supplied and installed by Britain’s leader in disabled toilet facilities, Clos-o-Mat, on behalf of local contractor F Stimpson, have been opened at Leicester Leys Leisure Centre and Aylestone Leisure Centre.
Each features more space than a conventional wheelchair-accessible toilet, and extra equipment including a hoist, height adjustable adult-sized changing bench and a height-adjustable washbasin.
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has appointed Robert Davenhall to the role of Specification Manager. Robert has a wealth of experience within the commercial hard landscaping sector, having worked for the past five years at Kilsaran International and previously with Tobermore Concrete. In his new role, Robert will be responsible for managing existing clients and developing new relationships with architects, specifiers and local authorities in the North-West region and M62 corridor. He’ll also be focused on growing Charcon’s natural stone and permeable paving business with local authorities in the region.
Commenting on his new appointment, Robert says: “I am extremely excited to be joining a growing and ambitious specification team at Charcon and becoming part of the global market leader in the building materials industry.”
dormakaba provides new concept guest access solution
The Ultimetal fabric with the high levels of solar refl ectance and low levels of emissivity a orded by its metallised coating provide industry leading levels of shading performance. The 50+ years’ experience of weaving glass-fi bre based shading fabrics producing the highest levels of performance from the thinnest of materials. The Ultimetal fabric is less than one quarter of a millimetre thick, permitting a blind of over 3.0 metres in height to be stored in a cassette of less than 55mm square. Powder coated to match the window frames, the blinds become almost invisible.
Light transmission levels for the fabric in single figures can remove glare, improving workspaces and comfort zones alike. Solar reflectance (Rs) of over 70% can reduce heat gain through the glass by 25%, 40% to over 50% dependant on glass properties. The blinds also improve the insulation of the window by 15%, 20%, 30% or more, reducing temperature loss.
Best Show Garden at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show was awarded to the M&G Garden, for which Helifix supplied some unseen, but critical, components. The main garden contractor, Crocus, contacted Helifix who supplied 12 Dixie micro-piles which were rapidly installed by their approved installer, Charterbuild. The circular, hollow section, piles were simply screwed vertically into the ground, using a hydraulic drive head, at the specified spacings and calculated torque, with no excavations or spoil removal. The helical lead section was installed first followed by extension sections until they reached the required load bearing strata. Each installed pile was then fitted with a bespoke, precision engineered, flat top plate bracket.
Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish has provided a stunning, long-lasting finish to wooden surfaces at a premier sporting centre. At its heart is a welcoming clubhouse offering the finest Derbyshire
Pegler Yorkshire, manufacturer of VSH XPress fittings, has expanded its range of tools.
The XPress Press Power Tools range offers a variety of tooling to support pressfit installations from 12mm to 168.3mm and sprinkler systems. In addition, the range includes the popular combined package of AC0203 with 15-35mm jaws in a single case.
The improved range of press tools provide greater performance whilst being lighter and easier to handle.
Incorporating an ‘X’ symbol, visible on the pressed fitting, the range of tools provide an instant visual aid to indicate the joint has been pressed offering continual reassurance.
hospitality, where Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish has been applied to the facility’s bar area. Steve Oldknow, a painter and decorator from Belper, selected Sadolin PV67 after extensive research to ensure the best product was used for the refurbishment. Renowned for its ease of application and beautiful finish, Sadolin PV67 has a fast-drying formula which enables up to three coats to be applied in one day. There is a choice of gloss or satin finish.
Allgood has launched an extensive choice of grip options for its Sembla range of lever and pull handles in partnership with Ultrafabrics. The high-performance fabric will introduce a wide variety of colours and textures into the ironmongery sector allowing a high level of customisation. Adding to the inherent flexibility of the Sembla range, which consists of a central node, grip and tip that can be customised to suit individual design requirements, Ultrafabrics will provide almost limitless options with over 300 colours and textures to choose from offering a new level of flexibility. Ultrafabrics has been shown to provide ultimate performance in the most demanding of situations.
The Sybil Andrews Academy on the outskirts of Bury St Edmonds is a functional and inspiring facility which includes a six-court sports hall, gym and an activity studio. It provided international flooring specialist Gerflor with an opportunity to show case their world-class Taraflex® vinyl sports flooring. Gerflor have more than 70 years of experience with Taraflex® sports flooring.It offers a wide range of colours and is suitable for a variety of applications. It is ideal for renovation works and is available with the Dry-Tex™ System perfect for new construction or refurbishment projects with damp subfloors.
The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of pumps, macerators and shower cubicles, Saniflo UK, now has a stylish, easy to follow leaflet and poster spelling out all the Saniflo shower pump and shower tray possibilities.
The two-page leaflet highlights in detail the features of the Sanifloor 1 and 2, Sanifloor 3, Traymatic, Sanishower Flat and the Sanishower +, with important information about the low level and traditional height options displayed for each product, whilst the eyecatching poster provides an ata-glance overview of the Saniflo shower pump range.
Products from Setcrete’s range of high performance flooring products have been used in a scout building conversion project in Crewe to create a long-lasting, aesthetically-pleasing floor finish. Setcrete Acrylic Primer was applied over the entire subfloor of 100m2 to prevent unacceptably rapid drying of floor levelling compounds over absorbent subfloors and to promote a high adhesion strength between the levelling compound and the substrate. Builders then applied Setcrete High Performance levelling compound over 80m2 of the floor which was to remain as a wearing surface. The remaining 20m2 of subfloor in the corridor and toilet areas of the scout building was covered with Setcrete Latex, to prepare the subfloor to receive vinyl and carpet tiles. Enquiry 26
Dow Building Solutions launches new BIM objects for XENERGYTM, STYROFOAMTM, and PERIMATETM
Dow Building Solutions has launched new BIM objects for its building insulation product ranges; XENERGYTM, STYROFOAMTM, and PERIMATETM. The new certified objects are available to download for free from the National BIM Library website in IFC and Revit formats for use, or using the NBS plugin for Autodesk© Revit© or ARCHICAD. BIM provides new methods of working and assists teams from different disciplines collaborating on a single project. The digital model provided by BIM houses the information required to design, construct, and maintain the building, allowing potential issues to be identified earlier, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency.
New BIM objects are available for all dimensions of the following products; XENERGY™ SL, XENERGY™ LG, FLOORMATE™ 300-A, FLOORMATE™ 500-A, FLOORMATE™ 700-A, PERIMATE™ DI-A, XENERGY™ MK
Dow has also overhauled the library of online technical and sales literature available from RIBA Product Selector for XENERGY™, FLOORMATE™, and PERIMATE™, to reflect recent changes to product lines.
Joan Ferrer, Technical Sales Manager Dow Building Solutions, said: “BIM is revolutionising the construction sector, and the UK is a global leader in BIM adoption. Dow’s new BIM objects will assist architects and specifiers working on large complex construction projects, facilitating co-operation and streamlining workflow.”
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Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E-DUO electric undertile heating and sound reduction for wall and floors
Schlüter®-PROFILES to complement tile and stone
colour-coatedSchlüter®-TRENDLINE aluminum profiles
Schlüter®-KERDI-BOARD waterproof, cement free tile backer board
Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM hydronic underfloor heating and modular screed system Schlüter®-DILEX movement joint
Schlüter®-DITRA 25 uncoupling & CE waterproofingmarked
Our Schlüter®-DITRA range has been the proven market leader with the original, trusted uncoupling system for over 30 years.
With other benefits such as waterproofing and sound reduction, the Schlüter®-UNCOUPLING portfolio is suitable for use in commercial and residential installations with tile and stone coverings. Backed up by expert technical support, whenever, wherever you need it.
Making the decision to choose Schlüter-Systems even easier.
To find out more call 01530 813396 or visit www.schluterspecifier.co.uk
In renovating the beauty salon Vanitas Espai, in Barcelona, interior design studio Cm2 Disseny selected HI-MACS® acrylic stone as the optimal material. HI-MACS®, in Alpine White, was the material chosen, thanks to the infinite design possibilities it offers, among other reasons.
The result is an elegant, comfortable space where clients can enjoy a pleasant atmosphere while receiving their beauty treatments. A prominent feature of the salon is its stage-like feel, dominated by a large, sculptural mirror that stands on the floor which is lit with LEDs. As the interior designers explain, “white curtains have been installed at the back of the hairdressing area to intensify the stage-like effect.”
T: 01892 704074 E: info@himacs.eu ENQUIRY 29 www.himacs.eu
When forming a cross brace using tie bars, the new Ancon Cross Coupler offers a streamlined alternative to an anchor disc. Cross couplers and anchor discs allow tension bars to lie in the same plane and remove the need to offset bars, with the coupler or disc providing an attractive design feature for the panel. The cross coupler is the latest addition to the Ancon 500 tension bar system, which provides a high load capacity while meeting the aesthetic requirements of today’s architectural applications. Ancon Cross Couplers are available to suit tie bar diameters from 10mm to 24mm in both carbon and stainless steel. Ancon tie bars can typically be supplied in lengths of up to 6 metres and can now be extended over the maximum bar length by the inclusion of couplers, cross couplers or anchor discs.
President Way, President Park, Sheffield, S4 7UR T: 0114 275 5224 E: info@ancon.co.uk
www.ancon.co.uk
Midland Lead is one of the first in the lead industry to have been awarded the new ISO 14001 2015 Environmental Management accreditation by the British Standards Institution (BSI). With a high commitment to reducing environmental impact, the company received the updated ISO ahead of schedule in December 2016, having only been audited by the BSI the previous month. Initially accredited ISO 14001 in 2006, the internationally accepted standard outlines the most effective ways to put a successful environmental management system (EMS) in place. The ISO’s updates align with the very nature of the company’s lead sheet product, which is expected to last more than 60 years and is made from 100 percent recycled lead. Kiln Way, Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 T: 01283 224555 E: sales@midlandlead.co.uk
www.midlandlead.co.uk
Landmark residential tower makes use of Interflow UK’s specialist solutions
Lillie Square will be one of the most high-profile residential developments in London, transforming a 7.4 acre car park into 808 high-end new homes. Interflow UK, distributor and installer of a specialist range of products for the built environment, is supplying solutions from DOYMA which help prevent structural damage. Interflow has been asked to supply the 8000 and 8000/T range of sleeves, including welding steel, retrofit sleeves around service pipes passing through the sheet piling. These sleeves create a sealing on the face of any wall and work for penetrations without a suitable core bore or pipe sleeve. The inside face of the sleeve provides an optimum contact surface for the elastomer of the Curaflex gasket insert.
Leighton, Shrewsbury, SY5 6SQ
T: 01952 510050 E: sales@interflow.co.uk
www.interflow.co.uk
Wavin has further enhanced its commercial soil and waste offering with the launch of its new HDPE pipes and fittings range, offering a new solution to the removal of waste water and rainwater. The system is manufactured from a high-density polyethylene, which offers enhanced toughness and durability. Wavin HDPE has extraordinary chemical and impact resistance, making it ideal for use in properties such as hospitals and laboratories. It is also resistant to the effects of hot water and freezing of internal water. To assist engineers and contractors in planning projects with BIM, Wavin has created intelligent Revit families for the Wavin HDPE range, to make designing and specifying above ground drainage systems easier.
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Saint-Gobain PAM launches FM approved range
Saint-Gobain PAM UK has introduced a dedicated range of Factory Mutual certified ductile iron pipes, fittings and valves for underground fire main applications. The PROCESS range, distributed by Ham Baker Pipelines, has secured Factory Mutual (FM) approval by the independent testing arm of international insurance carrier, FM Global. Carrying the FM logo, products from the PROCESS range are thereby proven to conform to the highest standards for safety and property loss prevention and assist in lowering insurance premiums. All products in the PROCESS range are FM certified, offering a very high level of performance, reliability and durability, and provide engineers, industrial contractors and their fire-fighting departments with very substantial safety margins.
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ACO Building + Landscape launches dedicated
ACO Water Management’s Building + Landscaping division has expanded its product portfolio to include a dedicated range of wetroom channels and gullies. Suitable for both new-build and retrofit wetroom applications, ACO’s new wetroom range will include the ShowerDrain C Line system, and ACO Shower Gullies. The ShowerDrain C Line range is a high-quality stainless steel shower drainage system with an integrated removable foul air trap. The channel is available in lengths from 585mm to 1,185mm, and with four different grating designs including the Wave, Quadrato, Slot and Tile styles. The ShowerDrain C Line system will provide a sleek yet highly functional finish to any wetroom project.
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Established in 1959, T-T have extensive experience in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pumps, controls, valves, environmental products and pumping systems. T-T operate as a one-stop-shop for everything needed to master water management challenges from boosting water in high rise buildings to specialising in effective removal of sewerage where gravity cannot move the liquid to the nearest sewer. T-T have thousands of products in their range, which gives them the capacity to meet any application, from a simple pump in a small dwelling, to a sophisticated pumping station for a large development.
T-T’s dirty water and sewage removal products include the popular Planet Range, a below the ground pumping station. The Planet Range is a complete package with support offered from concept through to installation and commissioning as well as maintenance. T-T also supply above ground solutions where a conventional below ground pumping station is not an option. The units range from the Utility Box, a small domestic drainage system designed for water removal from domestic drains such as a shower, sink or toilet; the Loopak, a macerator pumping system designed to automatically grind and discharge sewage, toilet paper and dirty water in both domestic and industrial applications, and the Trojan, an advanced package system designed for substantial sewage removal in locations where space is limited.
Want to find out more? T-T now have a RIBA accredited CPD seminar, where one of their technical experts can visit a location at a time which is convenient for you and present their informative and interactive 45 minute presentation. Visit their website www.ttpumps.com or call them on 01630 647200 to book today!
Among the fairways of the former Humberston Golf Course, meticulously designed residences were constructed by Cyden Homes to take maximum advantage of the natural environment. With the different styles and finishes to the houses, it was important that the chosen rainwater system emulated the uniqueness of the buildings’ exteriors. Yeoman Rainguard’s SL Aluminium half round 125 x 75mm gutters along with 75mm dia. down pipes, in a distinctive mill finish, were installed on the residences with Plain Cast Aluminium Hoppers added to some garage/out buildings. Being an extremely durable product Rainguard SL Aluminium rainwater systems will offer a long and maintenance free lifecycle, add to the fact that it is a 100% recyclable material, it becomes an ecologically sound choice. Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: SallyAnn@yeomanshield.com ENQUIRY 36 www.rainguard.co.uk
Durapipe rallies plastics industry about misconceptions
Durapipe UK is calling for plastics manufacturers and suppliers to better educate contractors and consultants about the performance capabilities of plastic pipework products. In Durapipe’s latest industry insight research, all of the contractors, consultants and end clients questioned had inaccurate information about the performance of plastic pipework systems, with 56% believing that they are not suitable for conveying fluids at high temperatures. Durapipe’s Des Dolan, said: “It is worrying to see how many contractors, consultants and end users are mistaken about all aspects of plastic pipe systems. There is a common misconception that all plastics are the same, when in fact there are various plastic materials that all have very different properties.”
Walsall Road, Cannock WS11 9NS T: 01543 279909
www.durapipe.co.uk
Harmer Building Drainage, part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), has updated its technical brochure for its innovative Roof Outlets, Roof Channel Drains and Raised Deck Supports. The comprehensive brochure is aimed at helping Architects and Specifiers fully appreciate the benefits of Harmer’s extensive range of roof drainage solutions. The detailed brochure showcases new innovations such as the new range of Harmer Modulock channels, Cast Iron Balcony Outlet, Planter Drain and Two Way Insulated Outlet. These new products are ideal for flat and low-pitched roofs raised deck structures such as podium decks, terraces and balconies. The brochure includes information on Harmer’s bespoke manufacturing, exclusive Drainage Design Calculator and BIM.
White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG T: 01536 383810 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk
ENQUIRY 39 www.harmerdrainage.co.uk
A RAINBOX® 3S attenuation system from water management specialists JDP has been chosen to protect a 10-acre office development just outside Durham. The £10 million site for leading wholesaler City Electrical Factors (CEF) asked JDP to design and supply an effective storm water drainage management solution with the capability to hold excess run off from the site during storms. The JDP technical team proposed a storm management system incorporating the RAINBOX® 3S geocellular crates which offers real benefits in terms of reduced time on site, speed of installation, reducing transport and material costs, and reduced maintenance costs when compared with traditional alternatives.
Townfoot, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 5LY T: 0800 195 1212 E: contact@jdpipes.co.uk ENQUIRY 40 www.jdpipes.co.uk
All of Marley Alutec’s BIM objects are now certified by the NBS
National BIM Library and available to download from its website.
Making rainwater and eaves system design for specifiers easier than ever before, Marley Alutec’s BIM object product portfolio can be downloaded from the Bimstore website or the NBS
National BIM Library. Meeting the internationally recognised NBS BIM Object Standard, Marley Alutec’s portfolio is free to access and facilitates greater collaboration. Marley Alutec was the first rainwater systems manufacturer to offer its entire product range in BIM object format and continually updates its portfolio as new products are launched. The technical department is on hand to assist specifiers with any queries.
Unit 1 (G-H), Hudson Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 0LZ T: 01234 359438 E: enquiries@marleyalutec.co.uk
www.marleyalutec.co.uk
FIBRETEC®
In addition to the popular BLACK version, FIBRETEC gratings are now available in three pastel colours. Moulded using coloured PA-GF granules, BLACK is joined by SAND (Light Tan), FERN (Light Green), and STONE (Mid Grey). These FIBRETEC gratings are available with the company’s RECYFIX PRO 100 and FASERFIX KS 100 channels, both providing a loading category of Class C250. In all cases, the FIBRETEC grating has an intake cross section of 372cm²/m. RECYFIX PRO 100 channels are moulded from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP). Available in various heights ranging from 75mm to 250mm they provide drainage cross sections from 35cm² to 192cm². The heaviest one metre channel, with the FIBRETEC grating fitted, is only 5.8kg.
Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH
T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk
www.hauraton.co.uk
Although wood is an incredibly versatile and beautiful material it does suffer from some problems, as Sioo:x Wood explains. For exterior applications in Use Classes 3.1 and 3.2 (EN 335 Part 2) wood in exposed conditions will weather to give a silvery grey driftwood appearance.
However, when wood is sheltered (such as under overhanging eaves) then the wood will retain its original colouration. This leads to a very unsightly appearance with uneven weathering, examples of which are not hard to find. The weathering of wood has been researched for over 100 years and although we understand very well why it happens and what causes it, there has never been a solution developed.
Conventional wood coatings rely on adhesion to the wood surface for their integrity. Over time, the movement of the wood under the coating due to the effects of wetting and drying result in localised failure of the coating, usually at the earlywood latewood boundary. Once this happens, liquid water is able to penetrate below the surface of the coating, which is then forced off due to hydrostatic pressure.
The only remedy is to sand back to good material and re-coat. The only way to stop this from happening is to use more flexible coatings, but this is not feasible because the coating would then be tacky and pick up dirt very rapidly in service. Conventional paints and varnishes also use carbonbased chemistry and carbon-based compounds are susceptible to UV degradation when exposed to sunlight.
Clear coatings suffer from the additional problem that the wood underneath is susceptible to UV degradation and failure can also occur because the surface layers of the wood start to lose their structural integrity as the lignin (which binds the wood cells together) degrades. Putting UV stabilisers and filters in the coatings may slow down this degradation to
some extent, but it is the wood that is the Achilles heel in the clear-coating system.
The SiOO:x Wood Protection System is different; it is not a coating, but an envelope. The protection system has two components; the first penetrates the wood where it gradually forms an inert glassy polymer, by reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide. The second component acts to seal and protect the first application until it is fully cured, but it also forms an inert water resistant envelope which penetrates the wood and gradually creates a grey surface appearance.
It does not stop the lignin from degrading, but it takes the same role by keeping the wood cells glued together, essentially using the strength of glass. Just as important, the wood now has an even weathered appearance once the protection system cures. This means that the unsightly patchy weathering of exterior wood cladding is no longer a problem. SiOO:x Wood Protection locks in the beauty of wood. The SiOO:x polymers that form in the wood have siliconoxygen bonds, the same as glass and are completely UV stable.
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Marshalls is the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping products and has been supplying superior British natural stone and innovative concrete products since the 1890s. www.marshalls.co.uk
This 227m² of resin bound paving was laid by SureSet at the new Aston Martin showroom at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol.
The natural beauty of their Barley Beach natural aggregate creates the look of a quintessentially English driveway without the associated problems caused by loose stone.
The resulting surface is smooth and accessible, easy to maintain and UV stable. SureSet resin bound paving is also permeable; allowing water to drain through to the sub-base - significantly reducing the problem of standing water and meeting the requirement of Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).
Providing further reassurance of a high-quality product, SureSet is guaranteed for 18 years and its products are listed in the National BIM Library.
The extensive range of colours and textures offered by SureSet resin bound paving make is suitable for all projects; new build or refurbishment and any style of property; modern, traditional, listed or heritage.
SureSet is specified for a range of external and hard landscaping projects, throughout the UK and internationally, including: public realm, schools and universities, hospitals and care homes, housing developments and hotels.
Offering a full supply and installation service, as well as an extensive range of Supply Only products, SureSet brings to life pathways, patios, pool surrounds and parking areas.
SureSet were established in 1997 and remain a leader in the resin bound paving market through their commitment to providing their customers with the best solution for their specific needs, using the best products and offering the best value.
SureSet recently launched two new products – FlexiSet®, a rustic looking resin bound surface made from natural aggregate and recycled bus and lorry tyres that is ideal for woodland trails and cycle or jogging paths. The other is StepRise®, solving the problem of installing SureSet vertically and providing a complete step solution.
32 Deverill Road Trading Estate, Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BZ T: 01985 841180 E: mail@sureset.co.uk
www.sureset.co.uk
Looking for grass paving, Grassroad is a unique honeycomb hardened structure, a tough hard-standing material and offers a very easy to lay option that can achieve 95% grass coverage. Grassroad plastic paving has become a proven system designed for use where light trafficking applications are called for –overflow car parks, grass verge hardening and embankments. For heavy duty use and load bearing then the company’s Grasscrete is the recommended choice, available in varieties of sizes and terratone colours to match the landscape environment.
Grass Concrete Ltd enjoys the benefit of offering both concrete and plastic varieties of grass permeable paving, and operates a strict fit for purpose policy. Talk to the ground reinforcement experts.
Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379443 E: info@grasscrete.com
ENQUIRY 45 www.grasscrete.com
Timber Preservative
Koppers Performance Chemicals is the global leader in timber preservatives, working in partnership with the industry to enhance the natural durability of timber in agricultural, construction, landscaping and utility applications.
Synomonous with innovation, Koppers Performance Chemicals’ product portfolio contains some of the most trusted and valued brands in the Industry, notably Celcure®, MicroPro®, Protim®, Exterior Fire X®, Koppers Fire-Pro and Aquatan®.
Protim Solignum Ltd. Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LS T: 01628 486 644 E: kpc@koppers.eu ENQUIRY 47 www.kopperspc.eu
We supply a range of easy to fit, high quality glass spigots in a variety of materials including stainless Type 316, Duplex 2205 and a budget option. Commonly used for creating balustrade areas around entrances, walkways, decking or swimming pools, glass spigots can also be used as short posts to elevate the height of existing structures.
Glass spigots are an easy and cost effective way of creating impressive designs for residential, commercial or public buildings.
24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com
ENQUIRY 48 www.fhbrundle.co.uk
Long Rake Spar are delighted to be involved in the rejuvenation of the Kings Boulevard retail area in Kings Cross London. This central London location receives a high level of foot traffic and needs to blend seamlessly with the surrounding striking, modern architecture. It is a project that is being completed in stages and CCE Surfacing were originally contacted back in 2015 to carry out the first phase. In January this year they completed work on the most recent area to receive the upgrade and have chosen natural hard wearing aggregates supplied by Long Rake Spar to undertake the project. As providers of high quality specialist aggregates suitable for use within resin bound and bonded surfacing, Long Rake Spar are regularly required by their customers to provide aggregates for prestigious projects all over the UK.
Youlgrave, Nr. Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LW T: 01629 636 210 E: sales@longrakespar.co.uk
www.longrakespar.co.uk
The new Modular Accoya Wood Table and Bench is manufactured from galvanised steel and clad with Accoya wood slats. Designed to offer a stylish touch to public and private outdoor areas, the steel frame offers a durable base for the low maintenance Accoya wood cladding. Skilled craftsmen handcraft each bench and table, which means that every item is individually made especially for you.
This table looks great with just one matching bench, but where space permits, we think multiple tables and benches will add a contemporary feature to any outdoor area.
For 10% off your first order, use code ‘Blenheim’ online or send us an email to hello@wybone.co.uk
Mason Way, Platts Common Ind. Est, Hoyland, Barnsley South Yorkshire, S74 9TF T: 01226 352333 E: hello@wybone.co.uk
ENQUIRY 50 www.wybone.co.uk
Suregreen provide porous paver for new car park
Survitec, an expanding company located in a busy industrial estate in Grimsby, needed a solution that would allow everyday car parking in all weather conditions, be cost effective and would meet planning conditions regarding no extra drainage being required.
Suregreen’s PP50 Porous Paver with a gravel fill was chosen to meet the requirements on site. PP50 is a commercial hard wearing paver that is built to handle everyday car movements. A porous hard-core base was laid to support the PP50 and a mixed size angular limestone gravel used for the bedding and fill of the PP50. The new car park is completely self-draining conforming to the latest Sustainable Urban Drainage requirements (SUDS).
Eastways Industrial Estate, Witham, Essex. CM8 2FB T: 01376 503869 E: sales@sure-green.com
www.sure-green.com
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A development of retirement apartments in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, has been enhanced with Ethafoam, a high quality acoustic flooring solution, offering impact sound insulation properties, from the A. Proctor Group Ltd. Specialist floor screeding contractor Glenalmond Contracts installed Ethafoam 2222, a closedcell polyethylene foam, designed as a resilient acoustic insulation layer for concrete floor structures. Ethafoam has a low profile, requiring only a minimal increase in floor height, and is highly resilient to the rigours of on-site environments. Lightweight and easy to install, the versatile design means it can be applied as a single, or multiple layer system, dependent on space and performance requirements.
Handmade clay tiles create historic-style new build
Italian architects, in conjunction with the multi-discipline company STEAM, designed the €130m Monselice Hospital in Northern East Italy. “Our solution was to cap as many stacks as possible with the Studor Maxi-Vent Air Admittance Valve (AAV) which fits discretely within the roof space”, commented Studor’s UK Technical Sales Director Daniel Rath. “The Maxi-Vent protects the trap seals within the drainage system by allowing the intake of air so that each soil pipe can maintain the right level of pressure within the system. This is critical, especially in a hospital environment, ensuring there is no cross-contamination from the drainage system into the habitable space. Furthermore, the Maxi-Vents eliminate the need for any roof penetrations, thus reducing the amount of pipework required saving both time and money.” Enquiry 53
Canterbury handmade clay plain tiles from leading roof systems manufacturer Marley Eternit have been used to create an authentic roof for a new build historic-style cottage in the Denham Conservation area. The homeowner explains: “We chose the Marley Eternit handmade tiles because they achieved the traditional, heritage look demanded by local planning and blended in well with the rafters and open eaves on the roof. They also complemented the copper gutters and downpipes, which needed to fit with planning requirements as well.”Marley Eternit’s range of Canterbury tiles are handmade by skilled craftsmen, using locally sourced Etruria Marl, generally accepted to be the finest clay for strength and durability.
Studor solution waves goodbye to ugly rooftops
We believe that the best innovations are the ones which last. And when we invest massively in R&D (Research and Design), it’s not only to create new materials, new designs and new services, but also to respond to the energy demands of today and to imagine the sustainable dwellings of the future.
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From the world’s first mechanical press producing clay roof tiles in 1841 IMERYS Roof Tiles have continued to produce innovative ideas within their extensive portfolio and maintain state of the art manufacturing processes that combine sustainable & environmental production methods for today’s carbon reducing economies. Contemporary designs like our unique Diamant interlocking clay roof tile in its stunning Argentique colour that reflects light from a variety of angles would adorn and enhance any modern project in the 21st century. The Diamant tile will change the way we think about roofing particularly when using such traditional natural materials like clay whilst still using the traditional proven methods of roof tile installation, Imerys have combined the need to allow for a maintenance free dry fix options throughout.
IMERYS Roof Tiles, BP 10047 / ZI, 69650 QUINCIEUX - FRANCE T: 0161 928 4572 E: enquiries.rooftiles@imerys.com
www.imerys-rooftiles.com
The exciting new development at Brunswick Wharf has been transformed into 12 high spec apartments utilising a steel frame structure (SFS). This modern method of construction is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to reduce project timescales and costs, therefore, Wetherby’s Epsitec system was chosen as the perfect solution for this project. This system incorporates a drainage cavity allowing the steel frame structure to remain dry protecting the building from any potential weather damage, whilst allowing the frame to breathe. Epsitec rails were mechanically fixed behind the rigid 70mm Epsitherm insulation board providing a structurally sound building as well as maximising thermal efficiency. A basecoat and 1.5mm Silicone K render was reinforced to provide a flexible high impact finish and a visually striking building.
1 Kid Glove Road, Golborne Enterprise Park, Golborne, Greater Manchester, WA3 3GS T: 01942 717100 E: info@wbs-ltd.co.uk
www.wbs-ltd.co.uk
News that The Curve in Slough has won an LABC award in the “Best Public Building” category, has delighted Metalline who supplied a wide range of architectural aluminium fabrications on the project. At the heart of a £450m regeneration scheme, The Curve is Slough’s premier cultural centre. Now complete, it houses a new library, café, museum, performance venue and learning rooms. The bespoke cladding system features a range of Metalline’s curved and straight fascia panels, secret fix soffits and curved secret fix hook on rainscreen panels complete with welded studs to the rear and curved carrier system. All panels and soffits were finished in a polyester powder coated RAL 9006 metallic silver finish to give the building a modern and high quality appeal.
Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB T: 01543 456 930 E: info@metalline.co.uk
www.metalline.co.uk
Wakaflex® lead-free flashing for consistently high performance
Among the increasing number of lead-free flashings Klober Wakaflex® continues to prove a consistently high performer. BBA-certified and with a 20-year guarantee, it has been proven throughout the world on all types of roofing abutment work and roof coverings including clay, concrete, slate, metal and polycarbonate. With an aluminium ‘honeycomb‘ mesh embedded into UV-resistant butyl rubber it has similar malleability to lead but with no scrap value. Wakaflex can be stretched by up to 50% in length and 15% in width and with no need for specialist tools is ideal for complex detailing, shaping around deeply profiled tiles and sealing flue penetrations. Its backing provides immediate weatherproofing and on laps will chemically bond to itself to provide a totally secure seal. Short Lane, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2HA T: 01332 813 050 E: klober@yourresponse.co.uk
www.klober.co.uk
Climaflex - the new reference in
NMC has developed a foam based on renewable raw materials - the new Naturefoam is made mainly from polyethylene manufactured from sugarcane. Sugarcane grows back every year absorbing CO2 as it grows and thereby saving finite resources such as oil. NMC Naturefoam® is available for NMC quality brands CLIMAFLEX® and EXZENTROFLEX®. Environmental product declaration (EPD) for Climaflex® made of NMC Naturefoam® shows impressive results. Technical pipe insulation products carrying the proven NMC quality brands CLIMAFLEX® and EXZENTROFLEX® are improved by the use of at least 50% renewable materials. Recycled manufacturing scrap and additives to improve insulation values and fire protection complete the composition.
Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate. Tredegar. Gwent. NP22 3AA T: 01495 713266 E: k.morgan@nmc-uk.com
www.nmc-naturefoam.com
Breather Foil FR brings benefits for Bishop Stortford builder
The performance potential and versatility of YBS Insulation’s Breather Foil FR for use in timber frame construction has been elegantly illustrated through a high specification residential development in an East Hertfordshire village.
The project at Furneux Pelham, near Bishop Stortford, features an enclave of five homes priced at up to £1 million, whose elevations display a blend of timber cladding, render and brickwork, all employed to clad a factory fabricated timber frame system. Importantly, the Breather Foil FR specified by Land & County Development and the consultant, Helix Design will fulfil multiple roles.
Unit1, Crags Industrial Park, Morven Street, Creswell, Derbyshire, S80 4AJ T: 01909 721662 E: sales@ybsinsulation.com
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Four luxury treehouses at Center Parcs, Elveden Forest in Suffolk have welcomed their first guests following completion using JB Western Red Cedar Shingles and Shakes from leading roof systems manufacturer Marley Eternit. In addition to JB Cedar Shingles, the project also used Marley Eternit’s ShingleFix, which uses specially designed stainless steel staples to fix the shingles instead of using the traditional nail, reducing the installation time of the project - by up to 50% on larger builds.
To find out more about using JB Shingles from Marley Eternit, visit: www.marleyeternit.co.uk/shingles.
Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marleyeternit.co.uk ENQUIRY 62 www.marleyeternit.co.uk/shingles
Everyone’s going grey
Freefoam Building Products showcases a recent installation using their complete range of grey PVC roofline and cladding products.
The property in Leicestershire originally featured a render finish to the entire upper level. The homeowner chose Fortex Pro, a Double Shiplap style board, in Slate Grey. Adding a woodgrain foil finish fascia and soffit in Anthracite Grey and a gutter system in the same shade created an attractive co-ordinated look. Freefoam is the colour specialist. Manufacturing fascia and soffit in eight stunning shades and eight woodgrain finishes alongside cladding products in ten beautiful contemporary shades gives customers a really wide choice.
77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JP T: 01604 591110 E: info@freefoam.com
www.freefoam.com
Aico Ltd. - the market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in the UK – is celebrating training 14,000 customers across the UK through its Expert Installer Training scheme, with 2,500 of those being in the first half of 2017 alone.
Launched in 2008, originally under the name of AFPTIS, Expert Installer is a modular training scheme created by Aico to ensure everyone involved in domestic alarm specification and installation has all the information they need, from standards & regulations, alarm system design & installation, through to specific technologies.
Expert Installer recently received CPD accreditation, making Aico the only domestic smoke alarm manufacturer to provide customers with CPD accredited training free of charge.
Expert Installer training can be held in a number of places – at the customer’s premises, at Aico’s Centre of Excellence in Oswestry, Shropshire or in one of Aico’s new Mobile Training & Demonstration Units. .
Neal Hooper, Managing Director of Aico, commented: “We have always been committed to providing education and practical support to our customers. We manufacture life saving devices so it’s important that the right alarms are specified and installed and maintained correctly to protect people within their homes. Expert Installer gives customers this knowledge and also enables them to keep up to date with the latest developments, which is essential if you are to provide the best protection. Training has a vital role to play and is not just for contractors on the ground, but for anyone involved in alarm specification and maintenance.
Aico’s Centre of Excellence is a purpose built training and meeting facility which also enables the company to demonstrate its product range and technologies. Launched in 2015 as part of Aico’s 25th anniversary celebrations,
it has been extended to double its size in 2017 to meet customer demand for its facilities. The Centre of Excellence features a new workshop that easily accommodates 20 people in a hands-on training session and enables visitors to view alarms in action with the use of a smoke chamber. In addition, it is home to ‘Ember Place’ - a furnished bungalow fitted with suitable Aico alarms and accessories - large modern meeting and conference rooms, break out areas and a Heritage and Manufacturing Area featuring a virtual tour of the Ei factory in Ireland where all the alarms are made.
A new addition to Aico’s training facilities and much in demand are the Mobile Training & Demonstration Units. These vehicles enable training to be delivered, along with detailed product and alarm technology information, right to customers’ doors. The Mobile Units
cater for many different requirements, be it a hands on training session with Aico alarms and technologies, a product demonstration, or working on bespoke specification projects.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, Aico is the market leader in residential Fire and CO protection in the UK. All alarms are designed and built in Ireland specifically to meet the UK standards and regulations. With more mains powered domestic smoke alarms installed in UK social housing than any other manufacturer, Aico is tried, tested and trusted.
For more information on Aico’s Expert Installer training scheme visit www.aico. co.uk/expertinstaller or contact Aico on 01691 664100 or enquiries@aico.co.uk.
Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers tick all the right boxes when it comes to meeting the legislation, regulations and product performance standards that govern fire safety.
British designed and manufactured, Powermatic door closers are available in standard and Free Swing versions. The preferred choice when it comes to assuring the aesthetics of interiors, the door closers deliver many additional benefits, including enhanced reliability, which can assure continued fire safety in all types of projects.
Both models are CE marked, making them suitable for fire door applications. They have also been independently tested and proved to meet the requirements for one hour and halfhour fire doors under BS EN 1634-1, as well as carrying Certifire accreditation and being approved for use by the British Woodworking Federation under its fire door and doorsets scheme.
In addition to impressive fire performance credentials, the door closers also help to assure continued service of the fire door by reducing the risk of damage through vandalism. A damaged door closer can lead to failure of the fire door to perform the duty for which it is intended; to keep fire and smoke at bay.
Unlike surface-mounted door closers, Powermatic door closers are totally concealed when the door is closed and show few visible parts when it is open. This reduces the risk of them being damaged through vandalism or tampering, enhancing the products’ suitability for a wide variety of fire door applications in social housing, hotel, health, residential care and commercial projects.
Concertina™ fire and smoke curtains offer unique fire protection solutions
The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be provided in any width with a maximum drop of 8m (FireMaster) and 6m (SmokeStop). The curtain is in accordance with BS 8524-1:2013 for fire curtains and BS EN 12101 for smoke curtains.
The Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution for various applications in buildings where the need for maintaining open areas for access is vital.
Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com ENQUIRY 66 www.coopersfire.com
MSA Safety’s V-TEC™ is first to use dampener technology for additional safety MSA Safety is launching its new V-TEC™ self-retracting lifeline (SRL). It is the first in the market to include an inbuilt retraction dampener which allows the user to release the cable safely via controlled retraction; this prevents potential injury to the user and damage to the main body of the unit. It also offers safe operation and a reduction in costs and downtime. Part of the innovative and easy-to-use V-Series of safety harnesses and SRLs, in addition to the inbuilt dampener, the V-TEC also benefits from patented radial energy absorbing technology which ensures control over any force exerted on it. Together, the radial energy absorber and dampener translate the latest technology into ease of use, inspection and maintenance.
Unit 2, Waller Road, Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2JP T: 0800 066 2222 E: info.gb@MSAsafety.com
Coopers Fire understand the aesthetic and commercial benefits of opening up lobbies, stairwells and escalators. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina fire and smoke curtain allow building designs to benefit from open plan spaces that meet fire regulations instead of relying on traditional fire and smoke protection equipment.
Add a purist, natural feel to your home with a Garador crafted
Garador’s expertly crafted timber Up & Over garage doors give a traditional style and feel to any property. There are two ranges of timber Up & Over garage doors: the Solid Cedar range and the Elizabethan range. Both ranges are constructed with beautiful red cedar and have a wide variety of designs and six long lasting timber stain options to choose from. Options available include Light Oak, Antique Oak, Mahogany, Walnut, Chestnut and Ebony; the choice of lighter and darker colour stains helps to bring the door to life in different ways and gives you the opportunity to find a perfect finish for any home. Find out more at 01935 443792 or visit www.garador.co.uk
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A private residence has been announced as the winner of both the Overall Schueco Excellence Award and the Individual House category in this year’s Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation. The winning entry is set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside and was designed by Richard Meier of the US-based practice, Richard Meier & Partners Architects LLP. Other winners were: Two Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch, London (Commercial Building and Steel Project); Newport Street Gallery, London (Cultural Building); The David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge (Education Building); Altnagelvin Radiotherapy Unit.
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The key performance features of the CP 130 sliding door from leading aluminium systems company Reynaers extend far beyond its stunning exterior. Up close, the superior quality of Reynaers’ systems is evident, with an industry-leading maximum glass size of 2.7m in height. The slimline aluminium frames can also support glass up to 43mm in thickness and 300kg in weight, providing panoramic, uninterrupted views that welcome natural light into the home. Reynaers’ lift-and-slide solution has a longer handle which, when turned through 180°, lifts the door slightly, reducing the friction and allowing the door to open and close with the lightest of touches. It is available as a single-, double-, or triple-track system with multiple configurations.
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Modernist take on country house wins 2017 overall Schueco Excellence Award
Howells Patent Glazing Limited is a family-owned manufacturer and installer based in the West Midlands specialising in roof glazing solutions.
The company undertakes a wide variety of contracts, varying from supply only patent glazing options through to fully assembled roof lights that are supplied delivered and installed on site.
Howells Patent Glazing work in the private, public and commercial sectors and the company’s experienced installation teams have enhanced DBS clearance, as well as all the relevant site health and safety training.
All the company’s systems are made at its Cradley Heath factory and Howells Patent Glazing has ISO 9001 quality assurance, ensuring the best quality is maintained at all times. It is a RISQS verified company and able to undertake Railtrack enquiries for refurbishment, new build and maintenance.
The diverse and innovative product range includes roof lights, vents, canopies, patent glazing smoke vents and structural portal frames.
The range has been installed in a multiple of different projects, such as walkways in schools, railway stations, shopping malls, verandas, conservatory roofs, attic conversions, swimming pool covers and orangeries.
Lorient, respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has added a number of new aluminium drop seals to its ever-expanding range of contemporary architectural seals. All architectural seals are manufactured in Lorient’s UK facility, to exacting standards. Products are etched using the latest laser technology and proudly display the Made in Britain marque. When considering seals for doors, the threshold can often be overlooked. But far from being a low-risk area, an unsealed threshold presents a serious smoke hazard, as cold smoke from a distant fire will infiltrate first at the threshold. It’s vital for acoustic containment too, any threshold gap will allow sound to pass straight through.
Endeavour House, Fairfax Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6UD T: 01626 834252 E: sales@lorientuk.com
ENQUIRY 74 www.lorientuk.com
Glass rail fittings reach a standoff with CRL CRL’s comprehensive range of standoffs fittings makes easier installation of glass rails in tricky mounting conditions. The heavy-duty standoff fittings feature a steel back point that can be adjusted and fastened directly to steel, concrete or wood. For use with 12 and 19mm monolithic toughened glass, or 13.5 and 21.5mm laminated toughened glass, in high grade steel, with a brushed or polished finish and a choice of caps, these standoffs are a sleek and versatile architectural hardware solution. The range also includes standoff fittings with a 44mm standard projection from the installed attachment point, with custom lengths and diameters. These require just one 19mm diameter hole per fitting, making installation simple and the finished effect clean and minimalistic.
Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk
www.crlaurence.co.uk
Selectaglaze has been in the secondary glazing industry for fifty years and also offers a range of CPDs. “Understanding and specifying secondary glazing” provides specifiers with an understanding of the benefits of secondary glazing and the importance of early stage design. It covers: • Noise Control
• Thermal Insulation • Window security • Design approach
• Standards and regulations
Selectaglaze also provides a CPD Seminar “Window Protection through Secondary Glazing”. The seminar lasts for 45 minutes and covers: • An introduction to secondary glazing for security benefits
• Levels of security which can be achieved and applicable standards • The suitable products and their performance capabilities • Intruder resistance, blast mitigation and ballistic attack Alban Park, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL4 0JJ
T: 01727 837271
Introducing Glass Central a new addition to the Strand Hardware Ltd family, incorporating the finest Glass fittings, which include Patch fittings, Door handles and Knobs, Locks and Latches, Door rails, sliding door gear, even Hydraulic self-closing hinges plus many more.
Strand Hardware ltd holds the exclusive UK distribution rights for the Preference Range from Singapore. Preference has been manufacturing glass fittings for 25 years and their PM Brand is the market leader in Singapore with considerable export sales in Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Premier Business Park, Long Street, Walsall, WS2 9DY T: 01922 639111 E: info@strandhardware.co.uk
www.preferance.com.sg
With the cost of energy rising and utility bills increasing, trying to reduce heat loss in homes has become more important than ever. In response to this, Hörmann recently launched its latest range of sectional garage doors to ensure that it offers its customers a door with the highest levels of thermal insulation. The LPU 67 Thermo sectional garage door has 67mm thick polyurethane foam filled panels and double-lip seals on all four sides. These features help the range achieve u-values as low as 0.91 W/(m².K), 50% better thermal insulation when compared to an LPU 42 sectional garage door. This latest design is available with the optional ThermoFrame, an innovation from Hörmann which creates a thermal break between frame and brickwork, allowing for up to 15% better thermal insulation.
Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW T: 01530 513000 E: info@hormann.co.uk
www.hormann.co.uk
What makes a Westbury product?
Westbury Windows & Joinery is a specialist manufacturer of timber windows, doors and roof lanterns. Their products are of bespoke design, hand-finished in their factory in rural Essex, and preserving the crafted flush joints, sharp edges and traditional mouldings which are all too often disregarded by their contemporaries.Using sustainable, engineered Accoya®, which is modified to give the performance of hardwood, Westbury works with architects, builders and homeowners to provide top-quality, high-performance doors, windows and roof lanterns across the UK and abroad Independently tested in a UKAS accredited laboratory, their products meet Part Q building regulations and demonstrate impressive results for energy, weather and acoustic performance.
46-52 Cutlers Road, Saltcoates, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5XJ T: 01245 326 510 E: info@westburyjoinery.com
www.westburyjoinery.com
Manufactured at Mapei’s West Midlands UK factory the professional white cement-based adhesive is designed for interior and exterior installations of wall and floor, glass and ceramic mosaics. Mosaic Adhesive has a high level of synthetic resin and special additives, as well as an extended open time and increased deformability.
Additionally, as a result of being highly thixotropic Mosaic Adhesive has useful non slip properties when used on vertical surfaces. Jason Brunt, Ceramic Product Manager at Mapei UK commented: “At Mapei we pride ourselves on listening to the consumer market while working with all involved. Therefore, we design and develop products which benefit all those fixing tiles, not just in the UK but globally.”
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Some of the noisiest buildings are sports facilities where hard surfaces and large spaces exacerbate echoes and chatter. Architects Christensen & Co designed a new ice skating rink in Ørestad, a fastdeveloping suburb of Copenhagen. To reduce sound reverberation, Troldtekt natural wood wool acoustic panels were installed to provide a calm and uniform surface, together with integrated lighting. Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability as documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level. They are specified to improve acoustics in many different projects such as schools, leisure centres, pools, commercial, private and public buildings.
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Flooring manufacturer Atkinson & Kirby has helped to recreate the tranquil ambience of a “remote monastery in Belgium” for the Urban Hermitage project – a unique domestic studio flat in the heart of Clapham. Atkinson & Kirby supplied its Concept range of flooring, which is made in the UK, to add depth and character to the room. Styled using wall to ceiling mirrors, light wood cabinets and white net curtains, the studio epitomises the simplicity and tranquillity of a religious retreat. Jennifer Bateman, Marketing Executive for Atkinson & Kirby said: “The Concept range of flooring chosen by Ashville Inc. has really helped to add warmth to the room, and the high-quality finish of the product means it will stand the test of time.”
Gerflor offer a superb range of stunningly beautiful luxury vinyl tile (LVT) solutions. The amazing Creation range won the 2017 CFJ/CFA Product of the year and their Creation 70 product scooped the coveted Red Dot Design award last year. With a collection of vibrant modern designs Creation 70 is a designer’s dream, providing a tough and durable solution and is available in 58 spectacular designs.
www.gerflor.co.uk | contractuk@gerflor.com
Gerflor’s Taralay Impression Comfort range which featured so heavily in the Denny Junior Library was a huge success due to its ability to deliver bespoke designs that can really make a room or themed environment come alive.
The new 2017 collection displays a wide palette of 21 designs and colours. It’s an amazing array of choices conducive to creating tailor-made spaces; from classical to contemporary and bright, or welcoming and warm. The Taralay Impression Comfort range from Gerflor is a multi-layered vinyl floor covering reinforced with glass fibre and a printed design that is protected by a transparent wearlayer of either 0.70 mm or 0.90 mm.
Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com
www.gerflor.co.uk
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Echoing the latest trend of biophilic design, Forbo Systems has expanded its softly striated Tessera Seagrass carpet tile collection with new naturally inspired colourways. The result is a beautiful plank collection, exuding an organic, tranquil aesthetic and luxury feel underfoot. The relaxed understated linear design is offered in 12 neutral colourways spanning dark to pale shades, the latter achieving high LRV ratings. New shades such as pewter, dandelion, meadow and teal add an earthy dimension to the collection. The plank format enables designers to create a variety of floor designs, such as classic herringbone and half drop patterns, all with a contemporary twist. Seagrass contains 61% recycled content; is manufactured using 100% renewable electricity and meets SKA requirements. High Holborn Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, England, DE5 3NT T: 0844 822 3928 E: info.flooring.uk@forbo.com
ENQUIRY 86 www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/tesseraseagrass
The new Universal Frame Protector, from Yeoman Shield, overcomes the problem of split and splintered door frames caused by impact from people and equipment. Manufactured at 65 x 65mm x 2400mm with a 20mm formed corner to deflect damaging blows to door frames and architraves.
Once in place this product will offer protection to vulnerable frame work eliminating the need for repainting.
For more information on the new Universal Frame Protector or any of Yeoman Shield’s cost saving wall and door protection systems go to www.yeomanshield.com or call 0113 279 5854.
Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com
ENQUIRY 87 www.yeomanshield.com
Bristol Airport £24 million expansion showcases
Hunter Douglas ceiling
Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural products, worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to complete the new, 9000m2 West Terminal at Bristol Airport. The company, which has undertaken numerous bespoke projects at international airports, designed and manufactured the ceiling for the airport’s main security search and baggage reclaim areas.
Hunter Douglas supplied 1000m2 Ayous solid wood grill, comprising panels 20mm wide by 80mm deep slats with 150mm gap. It also supplied 400m2 30BXD Luxalon plain white multipanel panels, which were installed on the ground floor in the domestic arrivals and domestic baggage reclaim areas.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
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Architype specified Junckers solid hardwood flooring for two areas at the new Highgate Junior School. After winning a competition, the architectural firm designed impressive, high quality co-ed learning facilities in line with Passivhaus principles. Designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard, the H-shaped building is arranged around a central top-lit circulation space, which features 325m2 Junckers Wide Board Oak Classic finished in Ultramatt lacquer. Adjacent to the central hub of the new school is the Main Hall, used for assemblies and performances. Designed to be spatially and acoustically efficient, it features a 370m2 Junckers 22mm solid Maple multi-purpose floor fitted over New Era battens. Junckers solid wood floors carry the ‘Indoor Climate Certificate’ administered by the Danish Institute of Technology, making them the ideal choice for a school environment.
Unit A,1 Wheaton Road - Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ T: 01376 534 700 E: enquiries@junckers.co.uk
www.junckers.co.uk
Oldham Sixth Form college arrayed with new carpet
Students and staff at Oldham Sixth Form College will reap the benefits of Array carpet tiles from Heckmondwike’s Creative Range in its Student Support Hub. 750m2 of Array carpet tiles in black were chosen, due to their aesthetics and durability. Heckmondwike’s Array carpet tile range features a mid-width rib design and a charcoal background enhanced with a subtle linear pattern. The range comprises 12 colour options including Peacock, Blue, Black, Red, Lime, Purple, Magenta, Copper, Emerald, Fuchsia, Marble and Violet. The Array range can be used in conjunction with Heckmondwike’s popular Broadrib range to provide borders or other stunning effects, allowing endless design possibilities. Like all Heckmondwike’s products, Array can be cut on-site without the risk of fraying.
Wellington Mills, Huddersfield Rd, Liversedge WF15 7FH T: 01924 406161 E: sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk
www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk
Schlüter-Systems is delighted to report the pleasing results of impact sound reduction tests on its latest innovative uncoupling membrane for crack-free tile and stone.Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-TB has been renamed as Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-DUO, in recognition of the fact that the matting now offers two officially-verified features over its parent product DITRA-HEAT: thermal breaking and impact sound reduction. The newly-confirmed impact sound reduction of up to 13dB is perceived as a 50% reduction by the human ear. This new development brings the tally of features offered by this product to seven in total—it also serves as a bonded waterproofing, uncoupling, crack bridging and vapour pressure equalisation layer, and is designed for the attachment of heating cables as part of the electrical underfloor heating system, Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-E. Unit 3-5 Bardon 22, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: pr@schluter.co.uk
Effective, compliant ventilation of multioccupancy rooms is simplified with an innovative concept from Gilberts of Blackpool. The air movement specialist’s Mistrale Fusion (MFS)Terminal delivers optimum internal air control for less than £5.00/room/annum1. The initial singlesided through-structure unit provides a one box, stand-alone solution, requiring no additional ductwork or plant. The Mistrale MFS is, says Gilberts, the first in a new series that revolutionises energyefficient ventilation in non-domestic buildings. “There is nothing else like it on the market,” says Gilberts’ Sales Director Ian Rogers. “In one unit, it ticks all the boxes in terms of natural ventilation criteria in multi-occupancy rooms such as classrooms.” Installed through the external façade or window, Mistrale MFS mixes internal and external air to ventilate the internal space.
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Consort Claudgen’s RXLC Landlord Control Heating System is an ideal heating system for student accommodation, hotels, or anywhere where a central control unit is required. It consists of an MRXLC controller and one or more CRXLC controllers connected to Consort’s RX heaters. The MRXLC can control any number of CRXLC depending on the building construction. It sets the same 7-day programme with 6 time settings per day for all CRXLC controllers. Room occupants can temporarily adjust the room temperature on the CRXLC for a predetermined length of time before the CRXLC reverts to the programmed temperature. With ever increasing energy bills, the RXLC system is vital for landlords wanting greater control over their heating system and costs.
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The Central Criminal Court for England and Wales, also known as the Old Bailey, has installed high-efficiency, low NOx Remeha boilers as part of a major refurbishment scheme. AECOM, working with Interserve, recommended replacing the four steam boilers with seven Remeha Gas 610 Eco Pro boilers in a four-phase installation programme to meet the heating requirements. The flexible boiler configuration improves the reliability and security of the heating, providing a more comfortable environment. At the same time, it makes full use of the boilers’ modulating feature for more accurate matching of heat demand – increasing overall system efficiency and reducing energy waste. Four additional Gas 610 Eco Pro boilers will be installed in the next few years.
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Air Diffusion’s FlowBar is an architecturally designed high capacity linear slot diffuser. It is engineered to combine a very high air handling capacity with maximum flexibility and is suitable for either ceiling or sidewall applications. The system can blend into a design or provide contrast with its striking but simple appearance.
FlowBar can provide straight lines or curves to blend with other architectural elements and enhance the overall concept of the project.
BoilerMag has secured Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 compliance for its range of XT industrial heating system filters. BIM drawings can be downloaded for all sizes of the industrial BoilerMag XT on the BoilerMag website at www.boilermag.com, enabling architects and project managers to include digital representations of industrial filters in their construction project plans. Aimed at industry professionals including architects, specifiers and building consultants, BIM drawings of the industrial BoilerMag XT can be quickly and easily downloaded from the BoilerMag website. Ideal for large heating systems, the BoilerMag XT prevents the build-up of ferrous oxide and scale in central heating systems, and is available in sizes from 2” to 12”.
Atlas Way, Sheffield, S4 7QQ T: 0114 225 0624 E: service@boilermag.com
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Underfloor air conditioning has again helped overcome restricted slab to slab dimensions at the recently refurbished 17 Devonshire Square in London. The 22,461 sq. ft. building is located in a prominent corner position of this historic area of London and is centrally located between The City and Shoreditch. AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning systems worked closely with consultant Cundall on the HVAC specification to find a solution to enable the main office areas to meet BCO standards in this severely height restricted building. With underfloor systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile). The Fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort.
The Center, 201 - 203 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1HA T: 01342 310400 E: lucy@flexiblespace.com
www.flexiblespace.com
Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer, Taplanes Ltd, provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Europe. With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Hotels and Housing Associations, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. The pre-fabricated structure provides many advantages over traditional building methods delivering significant long-term benefits. Durability and speed of installation, together with a guaranteed ‘leak proof’ construction ensures Taplanes are the preferred choice within the accommodation sector.
Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, HG3 3BN T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk
www.taplanes.co.uk
Elegant and easy to care for, the oil-fired S21 stove from Nestor Martin is ideal for rural areas There’s nothing quite like coming home to the warm glow of a Nestor Martin stove. As well as creating a classic focal point within the room, a freestanding stove will also provide powerful heat and take its place as the hub of the home. With winter less than six months away, now’s the time to consider installing an elegant cast iron design into your living room, dining area or open-plan kitchen space. There are many advantages to owning an oil-fired stove. Perfect for those who live in rural areas without access to mains gas, the S21 traditional design from Nestor Martin is not only easy to use but it is also reliable, lowmaintenance and inexpensive to run, using just 0.15 ltr of oil per hour at minimum.
Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk
www.eurostove.co.uk
One of the UK’s leading air conditioning companies has just installed the latest wall-mounted system in its Cheshire offices to showcase the future to its customers.
Coolair Equipment Limited has specifically chosen the new M Series MSZLN R32 air conditioning for its Dunkinfield office to highlight the change in refrigerants now being offered to UK customers and the significant advantages this can bring.
“The existing split heat pump system in our manager’s office had come to the end of its life, so we chose the perfect replacement: with this stylish unit which also shows off the full benefits of the new refrigerant in a fantastic stylish unit”, explained Steve Valentine, Regional Director of Coolair Equipment.
Coolair has more than 30-years’ experience in the industry and has worked closely with Mitsubishi Electric as one of its largest customers.
The M-Series MSZ-LN wall mounted split system is the first in Mitsubishi Electric’s UK line-up to use R32 refrigerant which has a low global warming potential (GWP) of 675 – less than one third of the most popular refrigerant, R410A.
Following recent changes in legislation, R32 refrigerant is expected to swiftly become the standard for split type air conditioning systems.
In March 2014, European Parliament passed the 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation legislation with the key objective of reducing F-Gas emissions by 79% between 2015 and 2030. The overall aim is to cut availability of hydrofluorocarbons with a high GWP. R32 makes up 50% of the existing R410A refrigerant found in many current systems. In addition, the volumetric capacity of R32 is around 20% higher than R410A, meaning system refrigerant volumes are lower.
Going forward, R32 will play a huge role in helping to reduce the environmental impact from air conditioning systems, heat pumps and
refrigeration. What’s more, it’s also easier to reuse and recycle as it’s a single component refrigerant.
“This new unit gives us a cost-effective method of future proofing our air conditioning systems at Coolair House,” adds Mr Valentine. “In addition to delivering high performance with a lower GWP, the 3.5kw unit also includes automatic room sensor technology and Wi–Fi control as standard and it was easy to connect to our existing controls which is important to us.”
The new M-Series models have a built-in Wi-Fi interface which enables full control and monitoring via the company’s MELCloud App. The sophisticated 3D i-see sensor within the unit also automatically monitors room occupancy, position and body temperatures to deliver customised comfort.
For details on the range of R32 models available, visit www.timeforR32.co.uk/pr225
For more information visit www.mitsubishielectric.com
Being the first to develop the linear drain that can be placed against the wall, was just the beginning for Unidrain. Since then, more innovative and aesthetic design solutions have emerged from the young Danish design company.
To build on the original success, Unidrain launched the exclusive HighLine-series in new colours in 2017, followed by the Reframe Collection, which is a series of bathroom accessories grounded in Scandinavian design and quality to complement the existing portfolio.
Each product in the Reframe Collection is designed with innovative, unique and intelligent features to improve functionality. The Reframe Collection is reframing the existing, bringing new functionality to bathroom accessories. For example, a magnetically integrated soap shelf and shower wiper. Besides creating a place for the shower essentials, the shelf also provides a fixed home for the shower wiper, due to hidden magnets in the wall mount and wiper.
Together with the award winning HighLineseries the Reframe Collection provides an opportunity to match all metal details in the bathroom creating exactly the look you want. A warm, welcoming sensation in copper or brass, or a more streamlined and modern feeling in black or steel. The Reframe Collection also goes well with the customized drain solution, where you can fit the base with the tile of your choosing instead of using a grating. Go to www.unidrain.com for more details.
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Changing the standards and improving the existing have always been in the DNA of Unidrain.
Designed to be fitted without silicone or grout. Just plenty of innovation.
The timeless Moonlight cubicle. Easy to fit and perfectly complements any room design. The innovative precision-fit panel system makes for a leak and silicone-free finish without the need for tiling and grouting. Now that’s clever. For more information or to request a brochure visit kinedo.co.uk or call 020 8842 0033.
*Moonlight comes without a shower control, giving you the freedom to choose your own.
Designed by the experts at
German steel/enamel bathroom manufacturer, Bette, has created a new Material Experience presentation.It highlights the durability and benefits of its glazed titanium steel, from which all its baths, shower trays and washbasins are made. The presentation has been designed to give architects and designers further insight into the advantages of the material, which has a 30 year warranty, and also provides information on Bette’s sustainability focus, award-winning designs, bespoke options and technical solutions.Samantha Wake, Bette Country Manager, says: “We have had very positive feedback on how useful the presentation is, with many architects and designers not previously fully aware of the material’s durability and ease of cleaning and also how relevant Bette products would be for their commercial projects.”
Unit 2 The Courtyard Hall Farm, Church Street, Derby DE74 2SL T: 0844 800 0547 E: info@bette.de
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Polyrey is the specialist for laminate solutions for renovation and construction of washroom projects. The upgraded washroom offering now boasts more than 65 décors designed to continually support its customers from education works to the most prestigious hotel and office washroom projects. Polyrey’s washroom ranges now include superb marbles, iridescent touches, carbon fibre reproductions, glossy woodgrains and even extra black matt anti-fingerprint and self-healing. In addition, the option to customise a washroom area is still available with Polyrey’s bespoke and personalised Signature offer. The décors are available in compact, laminate and melamine face board, all complementary. Victoria House, 49 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1HP T: 01923 202 700 E: polyrey.uk@polyrey.com
www.en.polyrey.com
The disabled tourism market is worth £14bn a year and new and recent regulations and best practice guidelines mean management now have additional challenges to deliver an optimum solution for accessible tourism. To help them, leading disabled toileting solutions provider Closomat has published a white paper: Provision of Accessible Toilets in the Tourism Industry. It provides a simplified reference to achieve compliance for venues where people are spending a few hours or a day. It clarifies what is needed under the latest Building Regulations (Approved Document M 2013), plus the Equality Act (which replaced the Disability Discrimination Act) and BS8300:2009, to enable visitors with a visible or invisible disability to access appropriate toilets.
Building 1, Brooklands Place, Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SD T: 0800 374 076 E: info@clos-o-mat.com ENQUIRY 106 www.clos-o-mat.com
Adjustable bathrooms and kitchens from Pressalit Care have been selected for a new assisted living development driven by advanced technology. Blackwood’s innovative CleverCogs technology is a digitally enhanced care system to keep people independent. In the developer’s kitchens the CleverCogs technology means residents can readily raise or lower the height of Pressalit Care’s Indivo rise and fall kitchen work surfaces and wall mounted cupboards with a simple touch; the Indivo lifters also allow the wall cupboards to move forwards for easy access. In the bathrooms, Pressalit Care’s Plus track system enables the basin and shower seat to be moved into the most convenient position to meet an individual’s needs within seconds.
T: 0844 8806950
E: uk@pressalit.com
www.pressalit.com
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