Specification Product Update Issue 06 2016

Laidlaw

Laidlaw, the market leader of premium bespoke handrails and balustrade systems, has completed a project at one of the oldest buildings on the University of Staffordshire campus. It supplied and installed a continuous glass balustrade, totalling 40 linear metres, for an accessible walkway outside the Cadman Building in Stoke-on-Trent. Tailor-made to the exact specifications, the balustrade comprised an aluminium base track with brushed stainless steel cladding, plus 900-1100mm high, 15mm thick, clear glass, toughened to EN12150. It was fixed via a U-shaped channel to achieve 0.74kn loading and the installation was completed with satin-brushed grade 316 stainless steel handrails.

Strawberry Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3RS

T: 01902 600400 E: info@laidlaw.co.uk www.laidlaw.co.uk

Crown Trade

at Bovey Castle

Crown Trade Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt has blended historic grandeur with outstanding durability as part of a luxurious refurbishment project at the landmark hotel, Bovey Castle. The coating has been applied in shades from the Crown Trade Historic Colours Collection - combining authentic shades from the past within a high quality, super scrubbable formulation to support the hotel’s stunning décor and stringent cleaning regime. The shades that were chosen are taken from the Palladian scheme - one of eight distinctive architectural and design styles from the Crown Trade Historic Colours Collection. The collection offers specifiers the ability to select authentic and accurate colours with confidence, choosing their shades from across Crown Trade’s high quality products, which are all manufactured with more than 200 years’ experience.

Crown House, Hollins Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0BG T: 0330 0240310 E: info@crownpaintspec.co.uk www.crowntrade.co.uk

CCL Wetrooms

New bespoke grill service from CCL Wetrooms

CCL Wetrooms have launched their new Bespoke Grill Service, enabling customers to order any length of wetroom grill up to 2000mm, using their new 2-3 day manufacturing service. The service applies to all stainless steel grills in a Solid or StoneInfill finish. Thanks to the quick turnaround, the service will offer house builders the flexibility of ordering a full width bespoke wetroom grill once the tiling has been completed on site. The new Fast Track Bespoke Grill service complements CCL Wetrooms’ standard range of grills which has grown from nine to fifteen standard lengths and offers customers an increased choice of finishing touches for their wetroom. The standard range of linear grills is available from 600mm to 2000mm lengths.

Lodge Farm, Hook Road, North Warnborough, HOOK, RG29 1HA T: 0844 327 6002 E: contact@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

Trespa

Pure Delight From Choosing Trespa Pura NFC®

Discovering Trespa’s high pressure laminate cladding provided the answer to a design conundrum for a stylish new residence on the outskirts of Aberdeen. A couple looking for something different for the external treatment of their new home selected smooth cement render and Trespa Pura NFC® Aged Ash cladding. Although the architect’s design called for wood, they didn’t want the maintenance issue or the grey uneven discolouring of cedar linings. Trespa Pura NFC® has been tested extensively against weather, impact and UV resistance. For additional convenience and easy maintenance, dirt, stains and splashes simply wipe off. There is no need to paint or stain. This versatile new range is suitable for any exterior façade cladding application and offers the added benefits of being fire rated (FR) as standard.

35 Calthorpe Road Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1TS

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

Laidlaw goes top of the class with university balustrade installation

Crown Trade’s historic shades support luxury finish

Xtralite

Council team see the light

An historic building in the town of Matlock in Derbyshire has enjoyed a roof refurbishment which has enabled its staff to see the light – quite literally. County Hall in Matlock, built in 1853, forms part of the offices for Derbyshire County Council and its roof was in dire need of refurbishment to aid heat retention, light penetration, minimise reflection and return the building to a watertight state. The Grade II listed building required a sympathetic roof restoration and Xtralite was commissioned to provide a series of rooflights including a bespoke 18 metre glazed rooflight system that was subject to strict planning requirements to ensure the heritage of the building was preserved.

Spencer Road, Blyth Riverside Business Park, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5TG

T: 01670 354 157 E: sales@xtralite.co.uk www.xtralite.co.uk ENQUIRY 07

Marley Eternit

Bloor chooses cost effective Edgemere Slates

Bloor Homes has chosen Marley Eternit’s Edgemere slates as a cost effective roof finish for 95 new homes in the Solihull village of Cheswick Green. The Edgemere slates in Smooth Grey and Smooth Brown have been used on the new Cheswick Place development to give a contemporary roof finish, which blends well with the surrounding village roofscapes.

Edgemere is a thin leading edge interlocking concrete tile, which is very quick and easy to install, giving a slate like appearance at a much lower price. As an affordable upgrade from a standard concrete tile, it offers greatly enhanced aesthetics.

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

C.R. Laurence

CRL showcases the new 9BL Series Base Shoe for TAPER-LOC® frameless glass balustrade system

For the third time CRL will showcase its large range of glass hardware and accessories at Glasstec. Through over 250sqm CRL will not only display its best-selling Shower Door Hardware, Architectural Metals and Glazing Accessories but also several innovative products such as the new 9BL Series Base Shoe for TAPER-LOC® frameless glass balustrade system and new Oil Dynamic Hinges for glass doors. CRL new 9BL Series Aluminium Base Shoe is suitable with 17.52 and 21.52mm laminated toughened glass and has been developed for use with the popular TAPER-LOC® railing system. CRL new Oil Dynamic Hinges for self-closing glass doors have adjustable closing speed and offer a great alternative to floor closers and patch fittings with their ability to swing in and out a full 90 degrees and stop at 0, +90 and -90 degrees.

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

T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk www.crlaurence.co.uk

SG System Products

A polished finish from SG System Products

The Citadel brass balustrade and handrail system from SG System Products has been designed to enrich the stairwells and balconies of almost any building. Ideally suited for main entrance environments Citadel has a polished or aged surface finish. It can be supplied as a traditional oval shaped rail or in a tubular component form in 38 and 50mm diameters. Various surface finishes are available including bright or satin polished, antique, bronze or lacquered. The Citadel range is further enhanced with a variety of infil panel options that further complement the richness of the brass material. These include both clear and tinted glass and mid or running rails in brass.

Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich. IP1 4JP T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk www.handrailsuk.co.uk

Product Highlights

Gatic Slotdrain channels specified for new business park

Gatic’s CastSlot and PaveSlot slotdrain channels were the products of choice for a new business park in Andover.

Gatic CastSlot was specified because of its robust composition and high quality design. Manufactured from galvanised steel with a ductile iron top, it benefits from a unique hexagonal profile that slots together seamlessly with no need for bolts or additional fittings to connect the slotdrain together.

It provides an effective surface water management solution for any surface finish under constant strain of traffic and heavy loads.

For the paved car park areas, Gatic’s PaveSlot was recommended as a more suitable choice due to the aesthetic benefits and discreet finish required.

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Garador has launched a brand new product!

The GaraRoll Lite is an exciting new garage door that offers a range of advantages and innovative engineering – all at an affordable price.

Rob Burnett, Project Manager from Winvic says: “We’ve worked with Gatic on other large projects and it’s a partnership.

“Their products are quick and easy to install, and their reliable, efficient service and knowledgeable team gives us reassurance that their products are the best solutions for the project in hand.

“Technical support is there whenever we need it and the team is accessible whether it’s for a site visit or via other communications. And if we require more products, it’s with us within 24 hours, avoiding any project delays.”

For more information on Gatic’s marketleading range of surface water drainage products and technical support, call 01304 203545 or visit www.gatic.com.

The original GaraRoll roller door launched in 2011 has been a top favourite across the UK, thanks to its space saving design, rust resistant aluminium laths and its unique spring balance system. Now, the new GaraRoll Lite gives an alternative choice for people seeking the advantages of a

great roller door but with a significant price advantage.

As expected, GaraRoll Lite is engineered to Garador’s very high standards. It combines a tubular motor driven design with the convenience of an automatic electric operator.

The doors are constructed from 77mm high aluminium profiles, filled with CFC free polyurethane foam providing thermal insulation. There is also a built-in internal courtesy light and an optical sensor utilising light beam technology to ensure the door curtain stops in the event of an obstruction.

A handy-belt system to fit the curtain to the barrel makes the door quicker and easier to install and with guides of just 72mm, not normally found on domestic roller doors, these doors can be fitted behind 75mm reveals.

The GaraRoll Lite features two stylish but subtle lines on each late and is available in a choice of three smooth and deco paint colours: Traffic White, Anthracite Grey and Golden Oak (timber effect).

Find out more about the new GaraRoll Lite roller door by visiting www.garador.co.uk or calling 01935 443792

Roll up, roll up – for an exciting new door from Garador

Product Highlights

Bespoke design adds elegance to Hunter Douglas folding shutters

Motorised folding shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas have provided deluxe private villas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Harsuf, near Tel Aviv, with a stunning visual effect as well as practical solar glare reduction.

The challenge for Hunter Douglas was to create a curved façade of motorised folding shutters that closed at 180 degrees and concealed the runners to ensure that a clean, flat uniform surface is created when the shutters are closed.

Hunter Douglas Folding Shutters are typically built in aluminium –although can come in any custom material – and have either fixed louvre fins or a perforated aluminium sheet panel. They are available in widths from 530-590mm and heights up to 3600mm.

Don’t set your watch…watch it set

There’s no need to guess when to start loading studs in masonry or concrete, because our latest fast curing range of mortar resins change colour (from blue to grey) as they set. So you’ll know at a glance.

Simpson Strong-Tie Sales Director Jon Head says “We’re pleased to announce our innovative range of mortar resins, which offer some great features to make the job simpler for builders. Our general purpose Poly-GP is ideal for solid or hollow block masonry, and our AT-HP high performance resin is approved for use in threaded rod and rebar concrete.”

Jon continues “Both mortars cure in as little as 20 minutes, and being styrene free, they doesn’t give off any nasty odour. What’s more each cartridge comes with 2 mixing nozzles - another breath of fresh air!”

A full range of tools and accessories is also available - including threaded rods, pumps, brushes and applicator guns. For more information visit www.strongtie.co.uk.

London borough fits new Aico multi-sensor

The London Borough of Harrow is fitting Aico’s latest alarm – the mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e – into it domestic properties. Harrow is using the Ei2110e to upgrade its properties to at least a category LD2, Grade D standard. The properties will be fitted with the new Ei2110e in the main living room, landing and hallway, with a Heat Alarm in the kitchen. Further alarms will be installed on recommendation from the installers where additional risks have been highlighted. The Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm contains two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software. This sensor information provides the best response to all fire types and reduces potential false alarms.

Sika’s concrete repair system proves vital

The Grade II-listed Victorian Poplar Baths building in London has been transformed into a state-of-the-art leisure centre, with global product supplier Sika providing the anti-corrosive concrete repair system to

ensure the safe conversion and long-term conservation of the historic structure.

During initial repairs all surfaces, including the roof’s striking whalebone structure, were rendered using Sika MonoTop-610, a high-performance, one-component, cementitious polymer-modified primer.

For further reassurance, Sika Galvashield galvanic, sacrificial anodes were installed to prevent the formation of new corrosion sites adjacent to refurbished concrete areas. Sika MonoTop-620 was then applied to create a cementitious smoothing coat to the repair mortar

Nylon Line handrails are the perfect fit for railway station

Great Bentley railway station in Essex is looking brighter and fresher after Laidlaw installed its market-leading Nylon Line handrails. It was asked to supply more than 180 linear metres of its premium 40mm nylon handrails for the bridge and stairs that connect the two platforms.

This range is one of the most effective ways for organisations to comply with guidance in Approved Document M and BS8300 because its 4mm thick polyamide sleeve has a low thermal conductivity and is 68 times warmer to touch than stainless steel and 950 times warmer than aluminium. Laidlaw Nylon handrails are highly fracture resistant.

Introducing the new smart mortar adhesives from Simpson Strong-Tie - the first chemical mortar to change colour as it cures.

Product Highlights

New Sto international website delivers inspiration

Sto has unveiled a new version of its international website that is aimed specifically at architects, designers, planners and developers who are involved in construction projects at a very early stage. The site – www.sto.com – has been specially designed to provide this target group with a rich source of inspiration and design ideas that can be incorporated into their projects, and illustrates how the many products in the Sto range can help translate their designs into reality. The new website reflects Sto’s systems for façades, interiors, acoustics, flooring and concrete restoration, and its ability to provide reliable guidance at every stage of a project.

Bauder delivers largest solar array in higher education sector

The University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol has recently quadrupled its solar generating capacity through the installation of 1,731 solar panels, which will enable it to produce over 400 MWh of electricity each year and making it the largest solar panel array in the UK university sector.

The new solar array has been installed on the roof of the University Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, which have both undergone extensive refurbishment as part of the required works. Prior to the solar panels being installed, approved contractor Mitie Tilley Roofing overlaid the original failing single ply waterproofing with over 12,000m2 of Bauder’s lightweight, robust PVC single ply waterproofing system Thermofol.

The solar modules, which weigh just 12Kg/m2, were then fitted onto the waterproofing using a unique penetrationfree, welding method by renewable energy specialists Dulas. This installation technique means that the roof is not compromised by penetrations for fixings

nor is it ballasted, which would add additional weight loading to the roof.

The new photovoltaic system will generate at least 74.32 Megawatt Hours of solar power each year which should; cover half of the energy consumed within the building, save around 200 tonnes of carbon and provide annual savings of over £50,000 a year.

The university is highly committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and this solar project is just part of a much wider plan to achieve its carbon reduction goals and enhance local renewable energy capacity.

Fabia Jeddere-Fisher, Energy Engineer at UWE, stated: “Normally, panels placed on flat roofs require either weighing down or fixings that penetrate the roof membrane, which can introduce the risk of leaks.

“The system we have chosen means that the panels are welded into place, reducing load, and reducing the need for roof penetrations.”

Air tight timber frames

The latest innovation from manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is the timber frame panel closer - or TFPC.

The connector provides the quickest and most accurate way of drawing together timber frame panels and eliminating gaps – and that’s important, because those gaps contribute to air leakage and insulation issues.

The TFPC features an angled plate which guides a structural screw (included) into the adjacent timber frame panels at precisely the angle necessary to pull them together to form an air tight bond, with the added benefit that it won’t damage the substrate.

The special design of the screw cinches the panels together and gives 3kN of shear capacity – keeping them that way.

Simpson Strong-Tie Timber Frame expert Fraser Pilkington explains:

“It seems such a simple solution, but we put a great deal of thought into making it easy to use, with no room for error. The combination of the guide plate and screw achieves exactly that.”

The TPFC is supplied as a kit, which includes the guide plate, structural screw and two square twist nails.

Search TFPC at www.strongtie.co.uk for a demonstration video as well as performance data and installation advice.

Product Highlights

Hotel guests can relax under a Hunter Douglas ceiling

A new £4.5m spa at Kenwick Park Hotel in Louth features a dramatic £60,000 timber roof ceiling, manufactured by Hunter Douglas. The building features a 600m2 Hunter Douglas 111m linear open solid wood ceiling system. Specified in African Ayous on a corrosionresistant suspension system, the exterior grade multi-faceted ceiling was specified with a 19mm gap, was complex in design and installation due to the shape of the triangular openings that were formed by the roof structure. The wood panels are finished on all sides with a water-based varnish, and they are impregnated with Magma Firestop, which achieves Class ‘0’ BS476 fire rating. They also have Hunter Douglas’s standard non-woven acoustic fleece bonded to the back.

Get spaced out with Garador sectional doors Garador

Garador’s Sectional garage doors are now a top seller across the UK. These superbly engineered doors open vertically then horizontally on tracks back into the

Panels are a sound feature for airport building

Alumasc’s Derbigum Olivine cleans the air

Alumasc’s Derbigum Olivine roofing membrane is a highly effective, durable waterproofing solution which also helps counter global warming by neutralising CO2. When rainwater lands on Olivine a chemical reaction transforms the CO2 into environmentally harmless water, magnesium carbonate and sand. Also, the Olivine in Alumasc’s Derbigum only requires grinding to the right size – unlike some other membranes which require sulphuric acid or chlorine gas. Very hard wearing, Alumasc’s Derbigum Olivine is the only bituminous membrane with a 40-year BBA durability statement. For further information visit www.alumascroofing.co.uk or call 03335 771500.

garage, eliminating the problem of losing driveway space through standard up and over doors, which ‘kick out’ on opening. Thanks to the vertical opening, cars can park close up to the garage door, a huge benefit in modern homes. There is no loss of width in the garage space, giving maximum parking space for wider vehicles such as 4 x 4s and MPVs.

Panel Systems has recently supplied aluminium faced Aluglaze panels in metallic silver for London City Airport’s Terminal Building refurbishment. Panel Systems manufactured 170m2 of Aluglaze panels, which feature powder coated or anodised aluminium bonded to an insulated core. In addition to the high performance insulated core material, the Aluglaze panels contained a sound reducing layer to achieve the acoustic reduction and wind loading criteria required for the refurbishment. The panels were required as part of a major refurbishment of the airports’ departure gates one to ten, to create more space and a modern, open-plan layout.

Myson’s new Plan comes together in style

Myson has launched its new Plan Compact and Plan Compact Plus, two stylish flat fronted panel radiators designed to please both installers and end users alike. The Plan Compact is a panel radiator with a completely flatfronted, smooth-edged design, while the Plan Compact Plus benefits from an added feature in its highly attractive, finely lined, decorative front panel. Both ranges come with top grill and side panels to deliver a beautiful glossy overall finish that will complement any setting. Both ranges offer single convector, double panel ‘xtra and double convector versions in heights from 300mm to 600mm, and lengths from 400mm to 3000mm, depending on model height.

UK’s largest lead survey reveals lack of accreditation knowledge

Britain’s largest industry survey of its kind, commissioned by Midland Lead and conducted by Firebrand Insight, has exposed a lack of accreditation knowledge among those working with lead in the construction industry. High quality machine cast lead has a British Board of Agrément 86/1764 accreditation, while high quality rolled sheet has a British Standard 12588.Midland Lead Managing Director Boudewijn Tuinenburg says: “The results of the study clearly underscore the need for education in the lead industry, particularly when it comes to accreditation and the differences between machine cast and rolled lead.” Midland Lead is keen to use the survey results to fill in any information gaps when it comes to quality assurances

To make an enquiry - Go online: www.enquire2.com Send a fax: 01952 234003 or post our: Free Reader

Product Highlights

Enjoyable shopping experience delivered for everyone

Swindon’s Orbital Shopping Park has benefitted from a multi-million pound investment to improve accessibility for all visitors - able and disabled - including a state-of-the-art Changing Places suite. The Changing Places, supplied and installed by Clos-o-Mat enables anyone who needs assistance when toileting to do so with dignity and optimum hygiene. Bigger than conventional wheelchair-accessible toilets, the Changing Places at Orbital also has more equipment, specifically a height-adjustable washbasin, ceiling track X/Y hoist and wall-mounted, height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench. Clos-o-Mat is Britain’s leading provider of disabled toilet solutions in and out of home. It is unique in offering, in-house, design advice, supply, installation, commissioning and after-sales service and maintenance.

Polypipe Brings the Heat with new Smart Plus Controls

This Autumn, Polypipe, the UK’s leading manufacturer of above and below ground drainage, plastic plumbing and underfloor heating (UFH) systems, is launching a new range of Smart Plus controls, designed specifically for use with their UFH systems.

Most systems available on the market have a complicated pairing system, with complex diagnostic tools. The new Smart Plus controls from Polypipe have ‘push button’ initial pairing for easy installation, a wiring centre which can house up to eight zones, and a screen for simple set up and diagnostics.

Suitable for use in all rooms, including kitchens and bathrooms, the controls are easily installed as an update to older systems. With full RF communication with the wiring centre, the controls are available in battery and mains powered variants, providing increased flexibility in new build houses and renovation projects.

As well as providing vast benefits to installers, such as quicker and easier

installation, the new control systems have been designed with the end user in mind, removing any concerns that homeowners may have. Users can choose anything from full TFT displays with touchscreen functionality to basic room sensors, making the system tailored to suit any budget or design. With a choice of five editable pre-set schedules or the option to create schedules from scratch, the system is designed to fit seamlessly around family life.

Available in a range of colours, including chrome, black, blue and purple, the new controls are sleek and suit any interior aesthetic. When not in use, the unit screen displays a rolling selection of personal images, or a clock. The easy to use menus can also be pin protected, meaning only the designated password holders can change the room temperatures.

Andy Coy, Product Manager at Polypipe, said: “There are currently a number of different universal product controls on the market, working with lots of systems, from heating to lighting. Having controls specifically designed to manage UFH allows users to make the most of the energy savings and controllability on offer. Using a UFH system and controls from the same manufacturer ensures homeowners have access to the best systems available.

“Arming installers with top of the range systems and advice, means that they can comfortably move into 2017, introducing or expanding UFH in their service offering.” For more information on the new controls and Polypipe’s wider underfloor heating range please visitwww.polypipeufh.com

Intratone door entry system protects elderly residents from unwanted visitors

Residents of a small local housing association in the Wirral are being protected by an innovative door entry system from Intratone, one of Europe’s largest access control specialists.

Wirral Methodist Housing Association (HA) completed works on a residential block of 24 flats over three storeys two years ago, but in more recent times the accommodation has been upgraded to cater specifically for less mobile residents.

Soon after moving into the apartments, electricians were regularly being called to site to relocate the existing fixed door entry handsets. Maintec Ltd, a local access control installer, was tasked with trying to establish a more cost-effective and time efficient solution that was easy for the elderly residents to use.

On that basis, Steve Cranshaw, Managing Director of Maintec Ltd, specified Intratone’s Visio 3G door entry system. Each of the residents is given their own fob which allows them easy access; for visitors, the system calls the house phone via GSM, and if no-one answers it then rings a second designated number, normally a mobile phone. Residents simply have to press the hash key on their device to allow entry.

David Corran, Head of Asset Management at Wirral Methodist Housing Association says it is proving to be an excellent solution for their residents: “The installation was very straight forward – it only took about half a day. We tailored the settings slightly to each resident’s requirements – in one flat, for example, it is set to ring the house phone twice instead of a mobile.

“Whenever we have had an issue, the support teams respond almost immediately. I would not hesitate to specify this product on other similar sites, especially where there is a predominance of residents with mobility issues.”

Marley Eternit

Marley Eternit’s total roof system provides complete reassurance

With the addition of battens and underlays, Marley Eternit’s roof system is now the most comprehensive on the market. Specifying a full roof system provides numerous benefits including, freeing-up time by only having to deal with one supplier and reducing design and installation liability.

From roof coverings to underlays, battens, bonding gutters, dry soakers and much more, Marley Eternit offers quality products tested to the highest standards and designed to fit seamlessly together as a complete system. Additional reassurance comes from a 15 year system guarantee and easy-to-access technical advice and information.

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

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Remmers

Waterproofing Simplified with Remmers

Multi Tight 2K

Multi-Tight 2K is a new, flexible, mineral based waterproofing product which has all the performance properties of older technology polymer-modified thick bitumen emulsions, whilst being “bitumen free”. Using unique rubber granulate filler technology Multi-Tight 2K has a crack-bridging capacity which is five times more effective than standard flexible mineralbased waterproofing systems. The versatility of the product allows it to be used to waterproof below ground externally and internally offering excellent resistance to ground or water pressure as well as frost and salts.

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

T: 01293 594 010 E: sales@remmers.co.uk www.remmers.co.uk

Interflow

Interflow hits the brief for prestigious legal offices

Interflow UK, distributor and installer of a specialist range of products for the built environment, has provided innovative solutions for a new R7 100,000 sq ft development in London’s Chancery Lane. A selection of DOYMA products, installed by Interflow, was specified for the scheme.

DOYMA pipe sealing systems prevent structural damage. The DOYMA Curaflex pipe sleeves 3000, 3000T and 3001 were specified as well as the DOYMA Curaflex 5000 pipe sleeve system. The company’s extensive range of solutions are the first choice for developers and specifiers across the UK and a selection of DOYMA products were specified for the scheme.

Leighton, Shrewsbury, SY5 6SQ

T: 01952 510050 E: sales@interflow.co.uk www.interflow.co.uk

Yeoman Shield

To celebrate their 50th anniversary Yeoman Shield have added 14 brilliant shades to their colour palette, giving you even greater choice!

Reflecting changes in modern design, the extra on-trend colours ensure your décor up-to-date. Now there are 48 colours to choose from, so whether its’ education, healthcare, industry, leisure or retail, we have a comprehensive spectrum of colours to match your needs. Ranging from soft neutrals through to vivid brights, all colours are offered in standard finishes which are Stippled, FalmouthEx and HessianEx and can be selected for any of their protection products.

Contact Yeoman Shield to request your new colour card.

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

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Gatic

Gatic launches new ‘all-in-one’ website

Gatic has launched a new website - www.gatic.com - with everything architects, specifiers and civil engineers need to know about its Surface Water Drainage products and Engineered Access Covers. A product selector on the home page helps visitors choose the right solution for their project by range, application or loading. Comprehensive information on Gatic’s innovative Slotdrain, Filcoten® and ProSlot ranges includes features and benefits, technical details, graphics, diagrams and case studies.

Poulton Close, Dover CT17 0UF

T: 01304 203545 E: info@gatic.com www.gatic.com

Alumasc Rainwater

Improved lead times across range

Alumasc Rainwater has improved its lead times across its range. Customers now benefit from reduced lead times on its contemporary pressed and extruded aluminium gutters and downpipes and standard Skyline Copings. Alumasc’s Contemporary range in particular is available much quicker than before; with products such as Aqualine Extruded Gutters in a polyester powder-coated finish now available in 12 working days, down from 20.

Alumasc’s high performance rainwater products, together with a wide choice in design and colour and faster lead times mean contractors can get on with the job.

Station Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, NN15 5JP T: 01744 648 400 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk www.alumascrainwater.co.uk

Yale

Yale CPD seminars help to ensure compliance

Yale is offering expert advice on safeguarding residents and properties with its free RIBA accredited CPD seminars. As the leading name in home security, Yale’s specification support service is able to provide expert guidance and advice when it comes to both commercial and residential buildings. The information provided in the CPD sessions aims to educate attendees on the latest building regulations, British standards and up-to-date guidance from Secured by Design and the National House Building Council - empowering architects and housing providers to make informed decisions.

School Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3PW T: 0845 223 2126 E: info@yale.co.uk hwww.yale.co.uk

Ancon

New product innovations from Ancon at Ecobuild 2017

Keeping innovation at the top of its agenda, high integrity structural fixings manufacturer, Ancon, will further expand its wide product range with new product launches at the UK’s largest event for specifiers in the built environment, Ecobuild 2017. With four key product zones, the Ancon stand E3110, will feature the innovative Nexus brick-faced support system for prefabricated soffits, structural thermal breaks for balcony locations, KSN Anchors for quicker, safer reinforcement continuity at construction joints and a comprehensive range of low thermal conductivity wall ties. The Ancon stand gives visitors an excellent opportunity to talk one on one with our experienced technical and sales support team who will be happy to help with specific project or business requirements.

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

Leading innovations in sustainable urban drainage

Sudstech

Sudstech specified to re-open Magic Roundabout Subway

Langford Direct Ltd has recently worked with Hertfordshire County Council to re-open the subway of the well-known “Magic Roundabout” in Hemel Hempstead. Langford Direct’s Sudstech highly porous paving system has now been applied as a cost effective solution to drain any excess water from the footpath, whilst also creating an attractive and durable new surface. Also known as the Plough Roundabout, the roundabout has gathered a reputation due to its size and complexity as it consists of six mini-roundabouts covering a large area of the highway. This underpass has now recently been re-opened following resurfacing works to the using the Sudstech porous paving solution. The works comprised the application of the porous material to replace the existing deteriorated resin-bound gravel surfacing covering the entire subway and surrounding areas, which will prevent water build up and reduce the risk of a slippery or icy surface as a result of surface water. Hertfordshire County Council specified Sudstech to support the pump by draining all excess water through the landscaping material itself In having the porous material, all landscape maintenance costs are significantly reduced as the surface does not deteriorate from the effects of water or harsh weather conditions.

The Sudstech system, designed and developed by Langford Direct Ltd., offers a sustainable drainage solution that replicates the natural infiltration method of the water cycle that is highly efficient and maintenance free. With the ability to absorb up to 50,000 litres of water per square metre, per hour, Sudstech eliminates the need for additional drainage systems which are subject to frequent blockages and maintenance. Sudstech can be specified in a range of colours to provide an attractive paving solution that can be used to match any landscaping theme.

Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 2AP

T: 0161 212 1617 E: info@sudstech.co.uk www.sudstech.co.uk

Haddonstone

Collaborating with leading architects, designers and museums around the world

Haddonstone continues to work with leading architects, designers and museums around the world, including the Sir John Soane’s Museum, Adam Architecture and Robert A.M. Stern. Attention to detail and a commitment to design quality have resulted in the creation of new designs including interior and exterior products. Having been identified as a market leader with a reputation for outstanding replication and design, superb performance and unparalleled customer service, Haddonstone is proud to have been chosen to create new designs in partnership with these illustrious organisations. Contact Haddonstone for a copy of the inspirational 216 page catalogue or visit the website.

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

Lateral Design

Lateral products have it covered

Lateral design studio is a family run company with 30 years experience in the construction industry. Our award winning covers add a designed element to channel drainage covers, manhole and gully covers. The architectural quality covers are suitable for a wide range of applications as they’re available in numerous sizes, to suit load classes from pedestrian (A15) right up to airport taxiway (F900). Suitable for individual homes right up to prestigious town and city centre developments, our products have featured at Blackburn Cathedral and Grosvenor Estates. As well as offering a wide range of set designs, we also offer a bespoke service. We can also offer all associated products including drainage channels, frames, security fixings and a range of accessories.

Unit 5, Cotswold Business Park, Millfield Lane, Caddington, Bedfordshire, LU1 4AJ T: 0208 450 2244 E: info@lateraldesignstudio.co.uk www.lateraldesignstudio.co.uk

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Wetherby gets top marks at Midlands School

A major £6.9m development to construct a new state-of-the-art special educational needs school in Birmingham has utilised external wall insulation from Wetherby Building Systems to help the school operate as a highly energy efficient building.

The Pines School project involved transforming two old derelict buildings, Josiah Mason College and the Canavan building, into a new facility to accommodate 200 reception to year six children with special educational needs (SEN).

The two traditional solid brick buildings were thermally inefficient and Complete Rendering Solutions was tasked with installing an effective external wall insulation (EWI) system to bring the buildings in line with current building regulations. The installers turned to EWI specialists Wetherby Building Systems, which recommended its EpsiWall system as the most effective for the project.

The EpisWall system installed comprised 70mm phenolic insulation, which was finished with four different shades of

WBS silicone render. One challenge facing Complete Rendering Solutions was that the client wanted to replicate a plinth that ran around the existing building. The effect was successfully re-created by using EPS insulation to build up and shape round the plinth to create the desired appearance.

Installing the EpsiWall system from Wetherby has brought the building in line with Part L of the Building Regulations, upgrading it from a U-Value of 2.07 W/m2K to 0.26 W/m2K. In addition to the thermal benefits, The EWI solution has met the design aspirations of the school and utilising WBS Silicone ‘K’ render in a mix of white, blue and teal shades has provided a clean, contemporary and calming appearance for the school.

Commenting on the project, Steve Baker from Complete Rendering Solutions said: “With such an old building that had been derelict for a number of years, the thermal properties were extremely poor. We needed an EWI solution that could effectively bring the property in line with current building regulations and the EpsiWall solution did just that.

“There was some detailing that needed to be achieved with the use of the EWI to recreate a plinth effect and the technical team at Wetherby were a great support to ensure we had the right products to achieve the desired outcome.”

Wetherby Building Systems Ltd is the UK’s market leader in the design and supply of a wide range of solid wall insulation (SWI) systems. Comprising a wide range of external and internal wall insulation solutions, Wetherby’s systems offer environmentally sympathetic façade solutions that have been successfully installed on many domestic refurbishment projects, new build schemes, commercial buildings and educational establishments for over 20 years.

Marley Eternit

Underlays join JB RED battens to create unparalleled roof systems offer from Marley Eternit

Manufacturer Marley Eternit has launched its own easy-toinstall Vapour Permeable and Non Breathable underlays, further enhancing its position as the leading roof systems provider in the UK.

The new Universal lightweight underlays are designed for unrestricted use across the UK and incorporate a range of useful features to ensure installation is compliant with BS 5534. They include integrated tape for sealing laps and guide lines for straight laying and to correspond with different overlap lengths set out by the British Standard.

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

Howells Patent Glazing

Natural choice for natural light Howells Patent Glazing are experts in glazed roof design and manufacture, for both domestic application and commercial projects. Established for over 40 years, Howells are fully versed in all aspects of glazing, specialising in high performance attractive rooflight systems. They have a combined knowledge of over 100 years in design and manufacturing and offer full AutoCAD drawings and 3D graphic models.Their work has been displayed on the popular Grand Designs TV programme. The company utilises the new technology thermal properties of glass and thermally broken aluminium glazing bars to achieve previously unheard of low U value of 0.7 w/m2

Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7AN T: 01384 820060 E: enquiries@howellsglazing.co.uk www.howellsglazing.co.uk

Saint Gobain PAM

Saint-Gobain PAM UK Extends VortX Roof Drainage Range

Saint-Gobain PAM UK has extended its range of cast iron VortX roof outlets to include 88° and 45° angled outlets available with flat or domed gratings designed and flow rate tested in accordance with EN1253. The new range is available with 2”, 3” and 4”BSP threaded outlets which then require the use of cast iron standard, concentric or eccentric spigot adaptors to connect to drainage pipework. Designed and manufactured for a long durable life, the cast iron flat grates are sheradised, the domed grates and clamping rings are polyester coated and the bodies of the outlets grey epoxy coated. The VortX range consists of floor, roof and shower drainage products and a range of stainless steel channels and gullies.

Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, llkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4QU T: 0115 930 5000 E: sales.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com www.pam-vortx.co.uk

Klober

Keeping children safe from falling roof tiles

According to Aviva, storm force winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow pose a growing risk of tile and mortar fragments being dislodged from roofs. With extended overhangs the potential for pedestrians to pass directly beneath a falling tile is greater still so buildings in town centres and schools in particular need added protection. Individual injury insurance claims have exceeded £13,000* so a preventative measure such as the Klober Trapac® Tile & Snow Guard will pay dividends throughout the year. Suitable for flat or profiled concrete interlocking tiles, it catches débris but allows melting snow to pass through. Installation is quick and easy using lightweight support brackets which need no additional support battens.

*Freedom of information request - Daily Mail online Unit 6F East Midlands Distribution Centre, Short Lane, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2HA UK T: 01332 813050 E: Klober@yourresponse.co.uk www.klober.co.uk

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Eurobrick

Freefoam

Eurobrick Systems is

expanding its brick slip ranges with the addition of four new colours

Adding to the popular Rustic selection within the Britannia Range, Rustic Cream 692 offers a clean, pale buff option. Golden Smooth 200 makes a return to the Britannia Range following renewed interest in brighter, more vibrant brick colours. Flame Wirecut 7471 is another addition to the Britannia Range and has warm red/ orange hues and a drag faced finish. Enhancing the Classic Range, Old Beaufort is a characterful, pale buff multi-stock brick slip with a slightly tumbled finish. These slips are manufactured to standard UK sizes with widths ranging from 15 to 25mm. Pistol corners are also available. For more information or to request a sample please call 0117 971 7117 or email info@eurobrick.co.uk.

Freefoam launch X-wood cladding

Freefoam Building Products has launched X-Wood, a completely new and innovative exterior cladding that looks and handles like wood but without all the usual maintenance issues associated with timber. X-Wood is a PVC-U cladding with subtle woodgrain finish designed to bring a refreshing new look to the exterior of any refurbishment or new build project.In response to the growing popularity of both timber and PVC facades, Freefoam have used their manufacturing expertise to design and produce an attractive high performance cladding comprised of three different layers. A heavy duty through coloured plastic foam core, covered with a durable plastic skin and then coated with market leading Renolit film which creates a hard wearing, stable material with a beautiful subtle woodgrain effect finish.

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

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Unit 5, Newbridge Trading Estate, Newbridge Close, Bristol, BS4 4AX T: 0117 971 7117 E: info@eurobrick.co.uk. www.eurobrick.co.uk

ABET Ltd

Laminates create a colourful campus

Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to colourful effect at a new Academy in Birmingham which specialises in preparing students for careers in Health & Social Care, Enterprise and Creative Technology. Designed by international design practice Scott Brownrigg, with the exterior supplied by SIG Building Systems, the new purpose built premises spans several buildings all clad in grey and orange laminate from Abet Laminati’s exterior grade high pressure laminate collection. MEG is a perfect choice for this kind of high demand environment where durability meets design. Carrying a BBA Agrément Certificate, MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings, balconies and other applications. It features high resistance to temperature, climate shock, weathering, UV light and impact.

70 Roding Road, London Industrial Park, E6 6LS

T: 020 7473 6910 E: sales@abet.ltd.uk www.abetuk.com

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Metalline

Sailing Centre features Metalline

Metalline, who manufacture and supply a range of high quality insulated panels, rainscreen cladding, metal pressings and bespoke fabrication, have been specified on the recently completed Sir Ben Ainslie Racing – Americas Cup team base on Camber Quay in Portsmouth. The new building which has received a BREEAM excellent rating will house the team’s headquarters for design, training and boat building, a public visitor centre and VIP hospitality. The iconic shape and design of the building was the brainchild of architects HGP and above the boat housing and hangar area the building features a stacked floor appearance that has been extenuated with the use of Metalline’s curved and flat Ultima insulated panels in a natural silver anodised finish. The building, which spans over 74000 sq ft, featured over 400 square metres of Metalline’s superior grade.

Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB

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

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can’t stop the rain, but we can manage what happens to it in the built environment.

Graf UK

UK’s first eco town harvests the rain with Graf UK

Ninety-one brand new, true zero-carbon homes in the UK’s first ever eco town, North West (NW) Bicester, have been fitted with complete rainwater harvesting and stormwater management systems from Graf UK. Civil engineering consultancy Infrastruct CS Ltd. worked with Graf UK to design, install and commission a package solution for each property – consisting of a 1,500L Platin tank and a soakaway made of Rain Bloc modules. The systems not only minimise flood risk, but also meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level Five standards by limiting each property’s potable water consumption to 80 litres per person per day. Visit www.grafuk.co.uk for more information.

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

Hauraton

FASERFIX® SUPER channel runs drain quayside at Royal Portbury Dock, Port of Bristol

The Port of Bristol is a major deep water port with the harbour and its operations designed to routinely accept large cargo Capesize vessels of up to 130,000 DWT (Dead Weight Tonnage) With over £330m invested by First Corporate Shipping Limited in the dock estate in recent years the Port is now recognised as being one of the most productive and technically advanced in Europe.

578 metres of Hauraton FASERFIX® SUPER 150, channels have been installed along the redeveloped quayside and container handling area at the Royal Portbury Dock, Port of Bristol.

Cat Jones, Hauraton’s South West Area Projects Manager outlines the features and benefits of FASERFIX® SUPER channels that made them ideal for the Royal Portbury Dock project; “Hauraton have for the last 50 years been at the forefront of manufacturing robust Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) surface water drainage systems that are today distributed and installed around the world in some of the harshest environments. The FRC perfected by the company in the mid 70’s allows our FASERFIX® channels and trash boxes to have much thinner walls yet are very much stronger when compared with similar non-reinforced concrete products. A standard feature of FASERFIX® SUPER channels are galvanised steel pressings securely moulded on to the top edges of the channel during production, this detail allied with the Class F900 ductile iron gratings supplied for the Portbury Dock project, provides exceptional wear resistance and increased load bearing capability. Unlike some other well known makes, our FASERFIX® components are so strong, even prior to installation they are able to endure the rigours of site work and then the twisting wheels of container handling vehicles’ once installed”.

Aspen Stainless

Think hygiene! Durable drainage systems for all

In commercial environments subjected to daily cleaning regimes and water, an adequate drainage systems is required to accommodate all of the waste an remove it from the area.

Aspen Stainless manufacture and install complete stainless steel drainage systems, which are very durable and designed for light pedestrian traffic and heavy duty vehicular traffic. Stainless steel is known for its use in wet conditions because it does not corrode, rust or stain. With strict demands for hygiene in many commercial environments, Aspen can provide a tailored stainless steel package for any project using its range of drainage, wall kerbing, and protection.

Lenton Lane Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG7 2PQ

T: 01159 866 321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk www.aspen.eu.com

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Mendip Stoves

Buy the best of British with a Mendip enamel stove

The new Loxton 5 Ivory design from Mendip is a traditional handcrafted 4.5kW stove with an elegant ivory enamelled cast iron door. Designed and built in their UK factory, nestled deep in the Mendip Hills, the new Loxton stove from Mendip features a beautifully milled stainless steel handle and large viewing window. The classic design also comes with modern conveniences such as Convection Top Plate, direct air connection for external air supply and a 10cm gap to combustibles at the rear, making it ideal for smaller rooms as well as timber framed buildings. The Enamel collection is durable and easy to clean, they are small but perfectly formed, which makes them the perfect choice for rural retreats as well as chic city apartments.

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

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Fläkt Woods

Introducing Fläkt Woods smoke vent shaft

A modular, Fire Engineered solution for single-shaft stairwell protection using smoke extract. A smoke shaft is a common method for ventilating lobbies of tall buildings, used to maintain tenable conditions in the common escape routes in the event of a fire. Fläkt Woods now offers a simple packaged solution including fans, controls, lobby vent, sensors, actuators and stairwell ventilators.

• Meets ErP 2015 criteria for dual-use fans delivering high efficiency operation reducing carbon emissions

• Prefabricated assembled solution, significantly reduced risk of components being lost & needing replacement

• Packaged solution allowing for minimal plant lifts to the roof, minimal wiring on site and avoids the need for coordination and sourcing from separate suppliers of fans, controls, ductwork and dampers

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

Heatrae Sadia

Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery

Providing controlled and better ventilation for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate, while retaining the heat to an efficiency of up to 90%. The new Heatrae Sadia Advance Plus comes with the additional benefit of an automatic 100% summer bypass. The summer bypass automatically opens when the outside temperature exceeds 20°C. During the summer nights when the outdoor air is cooler than the indoor air, warm internal air is taken straight through the unit to outside and bypasses the heat exchanger, whilst the outside cooler night time air is still filtered and supplied into the dwelling.

Hurricane Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6EA

T: 01603 420220 E: specifier@heatraesadia.com www.heatraesadia.com

Wilo

Wilo Stratos-GIGA

In terms of installation and operation, the GIGA scores points with user-friendly handling. Here too, Wilo relied on the expertise of its customers and users, and adapted the proven “red-button technology” accordingly with only one control element. This means the Wilo-Stratos GIGA is easy and convenient to handle: “Information can be called up on the illuminated display at any time, this means there is no longer any need for an external device to display the parameter.” Optionally, the control can also be carried out via an infrared link using corresponding Wilo accessories.

Second Ave, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2WJ T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk www.wilo.co.uk/consultant

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Hunter Douglas

Grill ceiling completes the look of the Northbrook College development

A West Sussex college has been enhanced with a stunning grill ceiling, manufactured by Hunter Douglas, a global leader in architectural products. The third phase of development at Northbrook College, in Worthing, comprised an extension and refurbishment of the construction trades and engineering workshops and classrooms at a cost of £2.2 million. Hunter Douglas Architectural, which manufactured 300m2 ceilings for the college’s first two developments, supplied a further 300m2 of solid timber grill in 4-90-15-45 module in African Ayous for the common areas and reception in the newest scheme.

8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF

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

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Gerflor

Only the best from Gerflor at Highgate School London

Keeping up decent customs and delivering longevity in terms of standards in most of our educational establishments is still seen as a key factor in their overall success. When the Highgate School in North London wanted to carry out a major refurbishment they would turn to an Architect who would have their vested interests at heart, together with providing an eye for modern detail, whilst giving a nod towards the school’s venerable past. The project would be a perfect fit for international interiors and flooring specialists Gerflor. The design of their products support studying in the best environment possible. Architect Ed Toovey would settle on 540m2 of Gerflor’s award-winning Creation 70 LVT to deliver the look and feel he was after.

Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP

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

Flowcrete UK

Flowcrete UK Launches Comfort Resins Range

Flowcrete UK has launched a new comfort flooring range to provide the developers and designers of commercial and public facilities with finishes that will deliver the necessary practical, aesthetic and budgetary criteria. The Comfort Resins collection includes the systems Peran Comfort and Peran CHD as well as Flowshield Comfort and Flowshield CHD. These self-smoothing and flexible polyurethane coatings are all able to create a durable, seamless and easy to clean surface that will withstand intensive foot traffic, rigorous cleaning as well as the scuffs, stains and scratches that the floor will face on a daily basis.

Booth Lane, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QF

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

Howe Green

Gateshead Gets Active With Howe Green

Howe Green’s modular channel drain systems have been specified and installed at Gateshead Council’s brand new and recently opened Heworth Leisure Centre and Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre. The contracts were secured following the success of a bespoke drainage solution Howe Green created originally for the £8million refurbishment of Gateshead Leisure Centre. Working with main contractor Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd, a reduced depth drainage unit was engineered with special footings and adjusted outlets in order for it to sit flush with tiled flooring in showering and changing areas. It was manufactured in 316 stainless steel and to a special width so as to accommodate a plastic cover, rather than a standard stainless steel cover, which was deemed to be more accommodating to the end users needs.

Marsh Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9QQ

T: 01920 463 230 E: info@howegreen.co.uk www.howegreen.com

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John Lord Flooring Decorative Flooring for

Commercial Environments

Dull flooring is no more with the decorative range of Acrigard resin flooring by John Lord. This durable flooring range is available with coloured flakes, quartz and/or glitter, which can be partnered with coloured resins to produce unlimited design possibilities and create a unique flooring design. Acrigard decorative flooring is designed for all commercial environments and is currently installed in various places including; restaurants, bars, hotels, offices, leisure centres and schools. In particular (pictured), a two toned, coloured quartz design was installed for a new bus station, which provided safety under foot for high volumes of daily pedestrian traffic.

Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire. BL8 2RS T: 0161 764 4617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk www.john-lord.com

Solus Ceramics

Solus Ceramics launches wood effect range

Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has launched a unique wood effect tile range, inspired by the rustic beauty of weathered driftwood. The Timberland range is a suitable alternative to wood, which offers the durability, practicality and reliability of porcelain. Ideal for both residential and commercial settings, Timberland is the perfect porcelain range to bring a natural essence to any project. Consisting of six colour options, the range offers a variant of tones from a light ash to a dark oak. Echoing the qualities of wood, designers can expect a variation in each and every tile, radiating natural beauty and authentic looking details such as knots, grains and twists are carefully replicated.

Unit 1, Cole River Park, 285 Warwick Road, Birmingham B11 2QX

T: 0121 753 0777 E: sales@solusceramics.com www.solusceramics.com

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Building Additions

Creating space with style

Specialist folding partition manufacturers & contract installers of folding doors, partitions and movable walls. Building Additions have an established reputation for the manufacture, supply and installation of room partitions and movable walls throughout the UK. The skill, knowledge & experience we offer guarantees the right solution to meet the requirement of interior design professionals.

Unit C1, Southgate, Commerce Park, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RY T: 01373 454577 E: sales@buildingadditions.co.uk www.buildingadditions.co.uk

Nicholls & Clarke

Do you have the strongest shower deck in your bathroom?

N&C are the UK’s leading total wet room solution providers with excellent experience and knowledge within the industry. We provide you with the perfect solution for wet room installations with our independently proven shower decks, Premier Shower Deck (for tiling installations) and Aquafloor (for vinyl installations). Premier Shower Deck can accept over 470kg stone weight and can be trimmed by up to 60mm. There are 13 popular sizes available with waste offset to avoid joist, which are all ready to tile or vinyl directly onto. Aqua Floor can accept 55 Stone / 350kg of loading. It has a unique high grade SMC formulation and a computer aided cellular structure design. It is suitable for timber/joist installation. Beds well into concrete / screed substrates. Unique cross linked rib design for optimum strength Excellent stock availability throughout the UK.

41-51 Freshwater Road, Romford, RM8 1SP T: 020 8586 4600 E: info@nichollsandclarke.com www.nichollsandclarke.com

MONEYPENNY briefcase designed by Bernadette Ehmanns for HEY-SIGN (2004)

MOTEK chair designed by Luca Nichetto | Cassina Contemporanei Collection

UNDER THE BELL pendant lamp designed by Iskos-Berlin for Muuto (2011)

FELT felt clock designed by Sebastian Herkner for Leff Amsterdam (2012)

by design

Made from felt, with design inspiration and now available as a linear ceiling system where acoustics and design are united. Curious about this innovative application? Visit our website or contact our sales office.

Hunter Douglas Architectural 8 Charter gate, Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF Tel. 01604 766251 - info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk/heartfelt

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Sottini

Create a spa-like luxury bathroom in the home with Sottini

It used to be just high rise city centre apartments where recreating the look and feel of a five star hotel were typical requirement for architects, designer and specifiers to address. However, with busy modern day lifestyles, new demands and the growing importance of the role of the bathroom within the home, house buyers are now increasingly looking for a bathroom that offers the luxury look and feel of a five-star hotel or spa, but combined with the appropriate functionalities to deal with the practicalities of everyday life.

Consumers seem to be attaching a greater importance to the role of the bathroom in the home, not just for its functionality but also its holistic benefits for unwinding and retreating from the stresses of modern day life.

Bathrooms are being designed to balance the practical needs of hopping in the power shower before work, with offering users the ability to ‘treat’ themselves every day in serene space to have a leisurely soak in a statement bath.

When it comes to making the new home purchase decision, having a bathroom space that offers this lifestyle choice is an incredibly important and persuasive factor.

The new collection by Sottini, the timeless bathroom brand built on a heritage of quality and innovation in design, is geared towards both the house developer and hotel sectors, which ensures residential property developers can create the perfect look that appeals to consumers looking to replicate the very best in high-end hotel luxury style in a domestic bathroom.

Luxury, style and elegance is what bathrooms of first-class hotels are defined by – and Sottini has collaborated with internationallyrenowned and award-winning product designers from around the world to create

a collection of elegantly-crafted individual items that can be curated in a multitude of combinations for a domestic setting. The new Sottini vision enables customers to simply imagine their own unique bathroom space. Visit www.sottini.co.uk for more information.

The Bathroom Works, National Avenue, Hull, HU5 4HS T: 0800 834226 E: Sottinisales@sottini.co.uk www.sottini.co.uk

Pendock

Pendock facilitates calm environment at day unit

Pendock has supplied 14 column casings for the refurbishment of the Oncology Day Unit at Ipswich Hospital. For the oncology unit refurbishment, though, a variety of column shapes have been specified; some have been tailored to fit around partition walls, while one even finishes on a top of a desk in this attractive and unusual re-development. For both shapes, there are some flat panels supplied, with aluminium top hat male and female joints provided to assist with straightforward assembly on site. The inner top and bottom collars were supplied in a striking diamond black laminate finish to compliment the gleaming white surfaces of the enclosures, adding to the clean, calming and contemporary style. Pendock has produced far larger units for other commercial and retail as well as public sector projects.

Halesfield 19, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QT T: 01952 580 590 E: sales@pendock.co.uk www.pendock.co.uk

Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas showcases Europe’s first modular felt ceiling

A £15 million headquarters for one of the country’s top outsourced switchboard and telephone answering service features Europe’s first modular felt ceiling system, developed and manufactured by Hunter Douglas. When AEW Architects, Manchester, was commissioned to design an inspiring environment for the Moneypenny offices, near Wrexham, Wales, it included a 17-metre high central atrium, which houses a treehouse meeting room, stadium seating and an indoor terrace. A ceiling was required for the canopy within this space and when the architect was shown Hunter Douglas’s new HeartFelt Ceiling System – a budget-friendly ceiling made from 100% recyclable material, including the special carrier system – it was immediately selected for the 150m2 space

8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF

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

Kaldewei

Scona and KA 90

With the Scona shower programme, Kaldewei is now able to meet almost any size requirement and installation type for modern, low level showering. Combined with the new KA 90 ultra low waste fitting, now available in a choice of coloured enamel to match the shower surface finish, it is now easier than ever before to achieve a luxurious, seamless and contemporary look either at low level or completely flush with the floor.

Made from steel enamel, all Kaldewei shower surfaces are robust, extremely hygienic and available in a choice of anti-slip finishes. Guaranteed for 30 years.

Kings Hall, St Ives Business Park, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY

T: 01480 498053 E: linda.skelton@kaldewei.com www.kaldewei.co.uk

DELABIE

Water Controls manufacturer launches BIM

DELABIE, the European market leader for water controls and sanitary fittings in the public and commercial sector, has modelled its core products to meet the requirements of BIM technology. Available in two formats – REVIT and IFC, the files can be downloaded directly from DELABIE’s recently relaunched website www.delabie.co.uk.

Widely used in in public procurement projects, Building Information Modelling allows stakeholder collaboration, reduces the risk of errors and lowers costs at the building’s design stage. The digital model also provides information to support the construction and operation of a building throughout its entire lifecycle. In addition, to a 3D graphic representation, the “smart” object also includes important technical data for DELABIE’s core products.

Taplanes of Harrogate

Showered with success...

Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer, Taplanes Ltd, provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Europe.

With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Hotels and Housing Associations, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. The pre-fabricated structure provides many advantages over traditional building methods delivering significant long-term benefits. Durability and speed of installation, together with a guaranteed ‘leak proof’ construction ensures Taplanes are the preferred choice within the accommodation sector.

Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3BN

T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk

www.taplanes.co.uk

DELABIE’s BIM files can be downloaded via the relevant product data sheet or by using the Datashare facility. This file sharing centre makes it possible to download all the documents relating to a particular product at the same time, such as product sheets, technical descriptions, photos, line drawings, AutoCAD files, installation guides and approval certificates. There is no need to register to access the files.

Creating a personalised catalogue is also very easy on the new DELABIE website. Users can select products, a process made simple by large thumbnails and short descriptions which allow quick product comparisons. These are then automatically formatted into a tailor-made digital catalogue which can be exported in Excel, WORD or PDF format.

Taking its cues from the technical catalogues, the delabie.co.uk website, incorporating BIM files and Datashare is an efficient and intuitive tool for architects, installers, consultants and plumbing merchants.

Henderson House, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9DG

T: 01491 824449 E: sales@delabie.co.uk www.delabie.co.uk

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Ahmarra

Top Marks for Ahmarra!

Ahmarra have re-launched their popular ‘Education Range’ of doorsets for schools to include even more product information and technical guidance. Ahmarra are currently manufacturing fire doors for a number of school projects and the Sales and Estimating team are also working closely with architects and contractors who wish to specify the ‘Education Range’ for future school projects. Ahmarra’s range of high performance timber doorsets and glazed screens are particularly suited to school environments and areas of high footfall that often have specific fire, acoustic and safety requirements.

“Our many years’ experience of manufacturing doors within the education sector has led us to develop a range of made-to-order doorsets tailored to meet the requirements of schools, colleges and universities,” said Sam Doran, Ahmarra’s Sales Director.

Unit 20 Fitzherbert Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1SD

T: 02392 389076 E: sales@ahmarra.co.uk www.ahmarra.co.uk

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Hunter Douglas

Bespoke design adds elegance to Hunter Douglas folding shutters at Mediterranean complex

Motorised folding shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas have provided deluxe private villas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with a stunning visual effect as well as practical solar glare reduction. Designed by celebrated Israeli architect Ilan Pivko, the cliff top villas in Harsuf, near Tel Aviv, the first floors of the sleek villas on the south-eastern side are complemented by motorised folding shutters that have an architect-designed pattern in the perforations that give the illusion of falling leaves. The challenge for Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural building products, was to create a curved façade of motorised folding shutters that closed at 180 degrees and concealed the runners to ensure that a clean, flat uniform surface is created when the shutters are closed.

8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF

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

Samuel Heath Door closers maintain Kipling’s spirit

Samuel Heath’s Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers have been used by the Rocco Forte group to retain the high-end aesthetics of rooms and suites at Brown’s Hotel, one of London’s most elegant boutique residences. A total of 75 rooms have been fitted with the door closers, amongst them a new suite named in honour of Rudyard Kipling, who is believed to have written The Jungle Book whilst staying there.

David Rozmetov, the hotel’s chief engineer, states, “We did not want to use surface-mounted door closers because they would spoil the appearance of our exquisite interiors. Powermatic was selected as the best option after considering a number of alternatives.”

Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UJ

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

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Vicaima Limited

Select your ideal door from Vicaima

The brand new Interior Door Selector brochure from Vicaima shows once again how design and performance go hand in hand. Packed with an array of new products, this 64 page guide to selecting interior timber doors is full of inspirational finishes and models to suit a myriad of applications. With a choice of constructional cores and certified performance products it has doors for every project. Selecting the right range to fit a preferred budget has also been simplified, with the new Price Indicator, a handy tool that allows comparison at a glance.

Marlowe Ave.,Greenbridge Ind.Est., Swindon, SN3 3JF

T: 01793 532 333 E: info@vicaima.com www.vicaima.com

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Coopers Fire

Concertina™ fire and smoke curtains offer unique fire protection solutions

Ensuring fire safety without compromising an intended architectural open plan design can be problematic, especially when protecting stairwells and atria. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution in commercial and industrial applications such as airports, shopping centres, offices and hotels or where the need for maintaining open areas for access is vital. It can be applied to atria, escalators, and stairs and remains hidden until deployed by an activated alarm or detector. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be provided in any width with a maximum drop of 8m (FireMaster) and 6m (SmokeStop). It is in accordance with BS EN 12101 for smoke curtains and meets the requirements of BS 8524-1:2013 for fire curtains.

Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ

T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com www.coopersfire.com ENQUIRY 89

Frontier Pitts

Frontier Pitts provide high quality security solutions

Frontier Pitts is the British manufacturer of Security Gates, Automatic Barriers, Roadblockers, Rising & Static Bollards, Pedestrian Control Gates & Turnstiles, and the Anti Terra Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) range which has been successfully IWA14 & PAS68 impact tested. From the United Kingdom headquarters in Crawley, Sussex, Frontier Pitts can provide a complete range of services including design,site surveys, manufacture, installation and maintenance. Frontier Pitts manufacture a large portfoilio of Security Gates including Sliding, Hinged (Swing) Gates and Bi-folding Speed models. Whether the requirement is for a simple, manually operated hinged swing gate, only used a few times a day, or a completely automated bi-folding speed gate system used continuously, Frontier Pitts will design and manufacture a system to meet the sites exact needs.

Crompton House, Crompton Way, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QZ T: 01293 548301 E: sales@frontierpitts.com www.frontierpitts.com ENQUIRY 90

ABUS

Review 2016

2016 has seen some major ABUS introductions with the launch of the TITALIUM 96 and 98 padlocks, the new TS007 BSI* cylinder ranges, the Modular cylinder size adaptor system, and the new wAppLoxx programme of access control. These introductions secure ABUS’ position as a top padlock supplier, enhance our door cylinder range, and bring ABUS to the forefront of security technology. Our website also highlights that Christmas and a New Year is just around the corner and ABUS season’s greetings are of course there along with important information on end of season office hours and order delivery.

T: 0117 204 7000 E: sales@abus-uk.com www.abus.com/uk

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Axim No Compromise with Axim’s New Electric Strike

To meet the ever changing demands of the hardware market and specifiers installation requirements the new Axim ES2100 Electric Strike series is a remote access control device, suitable for doors fitted with the Axim LK-2100 deadlatch series. A reduction in installation time and maintenance ensures a reduction in costs for installers. Suitable for the most demanding commercial environments the new Axim ES-2100 Electric Strike replaces the standard fixed strike plate of the deadlatch. The Axim ES-2100 electric strike is supplied with a flat faceplate for installation into a frame of a single leaf door or the inactive leaf of a pair of doors. Available in 12vDC & 24vDC Fail Safe or Fail Secure.

The Willow Centre, 17 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4NX T: 0208 685 2313 E: orders@axim.co.uk www.axim.co.uk

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Precast Architectural & Structural Solutions

At FP McCann, we believe in working with you as a partner from the start, which means offering our expertise in designing and manufacturing rooms to suit every individual project. Far from being an off-the-shelf solution, our architectural and structural solutions are made-to-measure, whilst maintaining our design philosophies and standard details.

Our precast concrete crosswall construction is a fast and convenient way to produce multi-unit structures such as hotels, education, student, secure and health accommodation, private and social housing in a fraction of the time of traditionally built structures.