Specification Product Update Issue 06 2019

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Britain’s manufacturers have ended the year at a standstill as the toll of ongoing political uncertainty and downturn in major global markets shows little sign of ending anytime soon, according to a major survey released by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisory firm BDO LLP.

The survey also shows that a quarter (25.7%) of companies view increasing investment allowances as the main priority for the new Government, with a fifth believing cuts in corporation tax should be the priority.

Manufacturers’ confidence in the economy has picked up slightly but this is likely to have been influenced according to Make UK by a ‘no deal’ cli edge being avoided at the end of October.

However, this respite is most probably temporary and only when the uncertainty over the direction of travel on Brexit is ended will manufacturers really turn on the taps of much needed investment to boost the UK’s productivity performance.

“Firms are reporting weaker business activity overall, especially from the domestic UK market but export orders have increased slightly this quarter, indicating greater confidence from foreign customers about purchasing UK goods as concerns about an end of year no deal Brexit fade.

“Christmas, and the end of the year, are a time when people reflect on the past and try to begin afresh. Manufacturers will hope that the next twelve months will see an end to the political charade in Westminster and a return to focus on critical issues such as delivering a long term vision for the economy.”

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Stephen Phipson, Chief Executive of Make UK, said: “Uncertainties about the outcome of Brexit and the general election continue to weigh on the UK manufacturing sector but the build up to Christmas has brought a much needed boost.

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AkzoNobel

RUBBOL reigns at Prince’s Dorset development

In deepest Dorset, a quiet but colourful revolution is taking place. On the Poundbury Estate, the Duchy of Cornwall’s unique ‘model village’ development close to Dorchester, 3,000 residents are living a life of tranquil bliss in a unique community of private and affordable housing. And AkzoNobel, through its Sikkens Wood Coatings brand, is playing a key role in the creation of this extraordinary neighbourhood.

Taunton Joinery, the joinery contractor at Poundbury appointed by the developer CG Fry & Son, specified a number of Sikkens Wood Coatings RUBBOL products for use on an array of external joinery products, including windows and front doors.

Unit 4a Mercer Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QZ T: 01254 687950 www.sikkens-wood-coatings.co.uk

Metalline

A1 constructed Spandrel panels prove a safe replacement for Camden Tower Blocks

Metalline’s fire rated non-combustible Ultima Spandrel panels have been specified to replace the existing window panels on five tower blocks on the Chalcots Estate in Camden. A key influence on the decision to specify Metalline’s Ultima Spandrel Panel was the fabricators willingness to put their product through an independent fire performance test to prove its integrity. The fire performance test was carried out independently by Efectis and Metalline’s Ultima Spandrel Panel is the UK’s first Spandrel Panel to achieve a fire rating of 60-minutes integrity and 60-minutes insulation. Constructed from A1 non combustible materials the Ultima Spandrel Panel can be specified in a range of finishes. Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB T: 01543 456 930 E: sales@metalline.co.uk www.metalline.co.uk

Saint-Gobain PAM

Saint-Gobain PAM launch new rectangular access Inspection chambers

Saint-Gobain PAM UK have developed new inspection chambers for its market leading cast iron below ground drainage system Ensign manufactured and BS Kitemark certified to BS EN 877. The new inspection chambers now available in 100mm diameter have rectangular removable inspection lids and are available in two versions, double arm, and with 4 branch arms. The chambers have been designed to position better in a standard manhole chamber. The new inspection chambers have been meticulously designed to maximise weight reduction wherever possible, being 50% lighter than the more traditional iron chambers. This significantly improves health and safety for the installing operative to ease handling when placing into position in the manhole.

Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4QU

T: 01952 262529 E: technical.soildrain.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com

www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk

Gradus

Gradus wall protection future-proofs prestigious cancer treatment centre

Gradus has supplied and installed a range of bespoke wall protection solutions at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust’s new Proton Beam Therapy Centre. Gradus supplied and installed its SureProtect Pure® hygienic wall cladding in White and Iceberg shades. Specially designed to create an impermeable barrier to moisture and bacteria, SureProtect Pure is the perfect solution for healthcare environments. Its smooth, easy-to-clean surface makes it especially hygienic and ensures it meets ‘Health Building Note 00-09: Infection control in the built environment’. In various areas of the five-storey site, Gradus also fitted a range of other Wall Protection products: full-height 90° Corner Guards to protect vulnerable corners. All were supplied in Alum or Chalk colours. Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK117LZ T: 01625 428 922 E: imail@gradus.com

www.gradus.com

Omnie

Omnie solutions selected for sustainable and stylish development

A full package of renewable and underfloor heating products from the OMNIE range have been chosen for a striking new housing development on the Cornish coast. The nine properties feature the compact, high performance LWD50 air source heat pumps along with 50mm Foilboard Floating panels over the concrete subfloors, connected via the manufacturer’s Precision-Flo manifolds. A 300-litre storage vessel is kept topped up with hot water by the LWD50 air source heat pump to serve the multiple outlets, while one of OMNIE’s fully designed mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems using the widely specified ComfoQ 350 HR units extracts moist air from the kitchen and bathrooms, supplying fresh warm air to the bedrooms and living areas.

18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL

T: 01392 363605 E: projects@omnie.co.uk

www.omnie.co.uk

CTD Architectural Tiles

Advanced

Advanced protects world’s longest sea crossing

Panels from Advanced have been selected to protect the $18.8billion Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge – the longest open-sea fixed link on earth. A network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of the active fire protection for one of South East Asia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date. ExGo has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms and data centres, control rooms, as well as historic and cultural attractions. It is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options and devices. It can be integrated into Advanced’s Axis EN fire system or any third-party alarm system.

The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW T: 0345 894 7000 uk.advancedco.com

Decorative Panels

CTD

Architectural Tiles supplies bespoke designs to Nando’s

CTD Architectural Tiles is delighted to have once again supplied high quality bespoke tiles to Nando’s for their most recently opened restaurant in Plymouth. The Plus 3 range in the Cement Tortora finish tiles were chosen as the floor as they achieved the technical slip resistance requirements and were the perfect shade of grey to suit the space. Adding a final bespoke touch, the tiles then had a unique Portuguese blue floral pattern printed onto them to create the main focal point of the restaurant. In addition, CTD Architectural Tiles also supplied Highland Moonlight tiles for the pillars of the restaurant as well as a mixture of the Evolution range in the bathrooms in a variety of colours and sizes.

Saint-Gobain House, Binley Business Park, Coventry, CV3 2TT

T: 0800 021 4835 E: info@ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

Textured Surfaces by dp- lamination

A range of textured surface designs from Renolit and Voice Tec, laminated on MDF or dp-lite. Offering the latest in innovative technology these designs provide a creative and unique surface finish perfect for any design project. For the dreamed up finishes that nature cannot provide, Renolit Ocean Drive is a unique heavily textured 3D design available in white, black and recoatable cream. A white textured polymer that is defined by Voice Tec as the perfect union between novelty and elegance, creativity and functionality. Six designs available from stock with many available on special order. Surfaces ideal for indoor use and in the production of furniture components, wall panels, shop fit outs and many more architectural solutions.

Century House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9HF T: 01484 658341 E: info@decorativepanels.co.uk

www.decorativepanels.co.uk

Photograph by Tina Reid at Arch.Photos on behalf of Nando’s

Product Highlights

Resiblock Impresses in Preston

With Block Paving beginning to fail, and two major roundabouts now considered a risk to road users, Preston City Council turned to the expertise of Resiblock to find a sealing solution to ensure the longevity and safety of the councils’ roads. The presence of weed growth between the mortar jointing had caused the destabilisation of the pavers which were falling into the road, but with refurbished paving installed with new jointing, Resiblock were able to specify the use of Resiblock Resiecco to ensure longterm stabilisation and protection.

The global success of Resiblock Resiecco showed Preston City Council that this was a product to trust and has now ultimately been utilised.

Consort Claudgen launches new electric heating brochure

Consort Claudgen has launched their latest Heat brochure which includes a host of new heating controls and heaters in their product range. The 48-page brochure features motion-activated and waterproof run-back time controllers, new heater models in the electronic 7-day timer range and advanced wireless controllers which are now compatible with Consort’s RX and SL heaters. As well as several other new products, it showcases heaters with safety monitoring features. All of these are detailed in the brochure along with the established panel and fan heaters, convectors, LST heaters, air curtains, downflows and towel rails.

Sanicubic 1 – now with Vortex

A new model has been added to the hugely popular Sanicubic lifting station range from Saniflo. The Sanicubic 1 VX features a Vortex waste discharge system that can pump away without the need to macerate first and reduces the risk of clogging. IP68 certified, the unit features a single motor and has a flow rate of 40m³/hour making it ideal for light commercial applications or a large single dwelling. With its large 60 litre capacity tank the Sanicubic 1 VX has a maximum lift height of 13m and can remove wastewater from multiple locations including WC, bathroom, kitchen or laundry. The SANICUBIC®1 VX has direct and secure access to the motor and sensor level for ease of servicing and maintenance and comes as standard with a control box and alarm.

Carron Phoenix Carronade Elite waste disposal units

are a must-have

The Carronade Elite waste disposal units from Carron Phoenix are designed to meet any household waste requirements, with two models offering different sizes, performance levels and price points. Compatible with most sink models, the range features the powerful continuous feed Carronade CE-75 and the more slimline continuous feed CE-50, which are designed to grind up leftover organic waste into fine particles to be flushed through the main drain by running water through the unit. Both models feature antibacterial protection for odour control in addition to sound insulation for quiet operation. Carron Phoenix’s waste management range also features five waste sorter bins of different capacities, enabling households to effectively segregate waste prior to collection.

Pescara XL

New to the popular Franke Pescara tap family is the XL pull down model, combining high functionality with an elegant, modern design.

Standing taller than average at 500mm high and with a slim 46mm tap body, Pescara Pull Down XL features a graceful spout that rotates a full 360˚ and includes a pull out spray with an integrated rocker switch to easily adjust the water flow from a powerful needle spray to a straight aerated stream, offering a convenient way of rinsing and cleaning at the sink space.

The Pescara Pull Down XL is available in a high quality, polished chrome finish and is backed by a 5-year warranty on working parts and 1-year warranty on the finish.

KWC’s premium ZOE range exude form and function

Swiss brand KWC prides itself in the design and manufacture of ‘products of perfection’, such as in their contemporary styled Zoe sink and tap range, pictured here with sister-company Franke’s bespoke made stainless steel worksurfaces and splashback in 4mm PureSteel. Exuding form and function, Zoe sinks are available in four sizes and combine minimalist design with ergonomic details including ghost overflow and discreet square waste operated by an elegantly polished pushbutton. They can be undermounted into a range off worksurface materials or achieve a pure, streamlined aesthetic in stainless steel. Stylish accessories include Roll Mat, stainless steel strainer bowl, teak chopping board and soap dispenser, creating an elegant and highly functional sink space.

Slick and functional all the way with Franke’s

IG Lintels has launched a new microsite, Spanning Suburbia [spanning-suburbia.iglintels.com], to provide information and inspiration for anyone interested in suburban architecture.

Earlier this year, IG Lintels launched a competition in partnership with RIBA Journal challenging architects to design a suburban home fit for the 21st Century. With the right designs and the right technology, the possibilities are limitless – without pushing up costs.

IG Lintels MD Derrick McFarland said: “We hope the Spanning Suburbia site will become a knowledge hub for everyone interested in this area of architecture. It’s already a great source of inspiration, with all the winning entries available to view, and we look forward to seeing other ideas and suggestions from architects and housebuilders.” iglintels.com | 01633 486 486

Product Highlights

Condair Configure - new humidifier selection tool

Condair is launching a web-based humidifier selection tool, which enables AHU customers to design a humidification system from within the AHU company’s own in-house AHU design software. The software module, called Condair Configure, allows manufacturers to design and quote AHUs with a humidification element more quickly and easily, without needing to liaise directly with a Condair sales engineer. As the system is webbased, any humidifier project design can be updated and revised whenever necessary, no matter what time of the day or night. The API-based system is connected to Condair’s own global inhouse product selection software, called HELP, so it is constantly updated over the internet with all the latest product details. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.

Waterfront church’s Sika Sarnafil roof triumphs at awards

Market-leading single ply roofing manufacturer Sika Sarnafil and leading Glasgow-based contractor Ashton Building Systems (Scotland) Ltd have triumphed at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2019.

The awards, which recognise outstanding standards of workmanship and technical expertise in the roofing industry within Scotland and are judged by an independent expert panel, saw the refurbished roof of Clydebank’s striking, geometric Waterfront Parish Church come out on top in the Single Ply Roofing category.

Tasked with installing a new waterproofing system, as well as upgrading the thermal value of the roof and improving roof access for safe and easy future maintenance, Ashton opted for a mechanically fixed Sarnafil system. S327-15EL in lead grey was specified due to its ease and speed of installation and the fact that it was able to be fixed onto the existing roof decking. Involving high levels of complexity and detailing, the system was installed beautifully across a total of 10 roof areas, resulting in a 15-year system guarantee and an added 5-year diminishing warranty by Sika Sarnafil.

Architect embraces the health benefits of Titon’s filters

Two Titon HRV10 Q Plus units with Trimbox NO2 Filters® have been installed as part of unique self-build project in East Dulwich, London. The bedroom area had the Trimbox NO2 Filter® added first, and the family were so impressed with the results, a second unit was installed to the other half of the house six months later.

Titon developed the Trimbox NO2 Filter® to complement its extensive range of HRV Q Plus Eco MVHR units and combat the high levels of nitrogen dioxide found in exhaust gases from diesel engines. The filter incorporates balanced flow technology to provide class leading absorption of NO2 and is available in two duty sizes (depending on the duty required).

New Aico Product Selector arrives

Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound format as the

previous edition, for ease of use, and all the key features that customers value, with the added enhancement of tabs to help customers find what they are looking for with greater ease. The Product Guide also lists Aico’s Regional Specification Managers, who are available to offer guidance and support. The new Product Selector can be ordered from www.aico.co.uk/ technical-support/guidespublications/#navigation

Amtico Flooring expands Signature Collection with Décor statement floors

Amtico has introduced Décor statement floors as part of the expansion of its Signature collection of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). The 19 products have been crafted following extensive research into traditional ceramic styles. The end result is a bespoke, yet easyto-maintain, perfect look for commercial applications, including contemporary hospitality and leisure environments. Décor consists of five key looks. ‘Geo’ emulates traditional encaustic Victorian tiles. ‘Corona’ is a dramatic range featuring complementary colours and repeating shapes, ‘Corona Black + White’ expresses the same traditional style in dazzling Pure Plain White and graphite slate. ‘Echo’ is a versatile geometric design. Finally, ‘Marble’ emanates style and is complemented by field or perimeter fill patterns.

New Kinedo Brooklyn range at KBB 2020

Attendees of KBB in Birmingham from 1-4 March 2020 are in for a treat on Stand C64 with the launch of the new Kinedo range of shower cubicles, Brooklyn.

Designed to bring the industrial trend to life, the Kinedo Brooklyn range offers a desirable showering solution for mid to high-end specifications. Visitors to the Kinedo stand can also learn more about other popular ranges.

Kinedo Brooklyn shower cubicle range comes in two colour options – industrial chic with a black version; and, grey profiles and chrome shower giving the traditional a modern twist. This robust cubicle comes with pivot or sliding door to create the perfect look for any bathroom.

www.saniflo.co.uk | 020 8842 0033

Fitzroy of London at The Ned

Following its transformation in 2016, The Ned in London quickly secured its status as one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels in the city. To ensure a five-star experience for all guests, Fitzroy of London was contracted to provide premium quality accessible bathrooms for this landmark project.

Working alongside the renowned designer, Adam Greco (previously head of design at Soho House Interior Design New York), Fitzroy of London was able to provide a unique solution to The Ned, with a carefully curated selection of products used from its stunning Portland collection. Fitzroy of London ensured all necessary fittings were correctly installed whilst guaranteeing perfect consistency with the rest of the interior design. www.fitzroyoflondon.com sales@fitzroyoflondon.com

Product Highlights

EQUITONE specified for secondary school expansion

A secondary school in West London used EQUITONE [tectiva] fibre cement facade material to create an aesthetically pleasing, natural and modern appearance that pays homage to the nearby Grade I-listed Chiswick House.

Architects at independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard specified EQUITONE [tectiva] in colours Chalk, Linen and Calico for the expansion of Chiswick School, which is proud of its connection to Chiswick House – even using an image of the 18th century building as its logo.

EQUITONE [tectiva] is a through-coloured fibre cement facade material that offers elegant shades of natural colour, which provides a unique aesthetic effect. Characterised by the fine sanded lines and naturally occurring hues within the material, these enhance the natural matt appearance which comes to life with the effects of light and shade.

Matthew Sweeting, associate at Pick Everard, said: “We have previous experience in using EQUITONE materials as we have specified them for several other architectural projects. Because of this, we were aware

of its aesthetic qualities and knew it would help us in achieving a modern, cut-stone appearance.

“We chose EQUITONE as it’s a robust and durable material that has a life expectancy of at least 50 years, along with an A2-s1, d0

Rinnai introduce the Sensei N Series

Rinnai, the world’s leading manufacturer of continuous flow hot water systems, is introducing the Sensei N Series to the UK marketplace, as the new generation of maximum quality and reliability in hot water heating delivery.

The new Rinnai Sensei N Series water heater range offers a new and more compact and enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation and enhanced operational performance together with increased levels of serviceability.

All components in the range are designed and manufactured by Rinnai, and this ensures maximum quality and reliability from the industry leader in commercial continuous flow water heating products and systems.

The Rinnai Sensei N Series is the first ever continuous flow hot water heating unit manufactured with stainless steel heat exchangers to be available in the UK - this gives a greatly extended working life at optimum performance to each of the four models in the range. Added to this is the Sensei N Series market leading extended warranties.

All EQUITONE materials are available in a range of colours, finishes and fixing options, giving full creative scope.

The four models are: the N1600i giving 954 litres per hour; the N1600e (external) also giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees); the N1300i giving 775 litres per hour and the N1300e also giving 775 litres per hours of temperature controlled at 50 degrees. The two 1600s have load profiles of XXL and are water efficiency class A rated, while the 1300s are load profile XL and are also water efficiency class A rated.

Rinnai manufactures over 2 million hot water heating units each year and so can offer advantageous cost savings for installers and end users.

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RCM

BBA certification for RCM products – quality guaranteed RCM are delighted to announce that three further products have successfully achieved the prestigious BBA accreditation.

Through extensive testing RCM have secured BBA approval for its Supertech Weatherboard, Multipurpose sheathing board and Renderflex render carrier board. Only products which meet the highest specifications will receive BBA approval as ‘fit for purpose’, bringing great reassurance and ultimately maintaining quality in the construction industry.

RCM offers a wide portfolio of building boards and facades, with its popular A1 non-combustible Y-Wall fibre cement building board having already achieved BBA accreditation a few years ago. Recently, RCM applied for BBA accreditation for three additional products and after having

undergone rigorous testing, an approval was achieved for all three. RCM are highly delighted with this prestigious outcome, confirming the outstanding quality of their sheathing boards, render carrier board and weatherboard façade.

The latest BBA certifications pertain to three of RCM’s popular products: Multipurpose, RCM’s A1 non-combustible, cellulose fibre cement building board; Renderflex, RCM’s A2-s1,d0 fire rated cellulose fibre cement render carrier board, offering excellent strength, weathering and stability properties when used in conjunction with polymer renders; and Supertech Weatherboard, a simple to install, fully ventilated cladding system, which has an appearance similar to that of traditional timber cladding but the durability and strength of cellulose fibre cement.

Unit 25 - 26 Rosevale Rd, Parkhouse Ind Est West, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7EF T: 0800 612 4662 E: info@rcmltd.biz

www.buildingboards.co.uk

Profab Access

Profab Access ahead of the curve with fire testing

Profab Access Ltd, part of the Access 360 portfolio, is prioritising fire safety in buildings with the introduction of fire testing for both sides of its 4000 Series riser door range.

Profab has been working with the global testing, inspection and certification company, Warrington Fire, for several years and has the CERTIFIRE independent third party certification for its 4000 Series riser doors, 8000 Series access panels for tiled walls, 1000 Series access panels and steel doors. By taking the lead in fire testing both sides of the 4000 Series riser doors Profab Access is future proofing the products being used in the construction sector.

Units C-D Riversdale Road, Carlyon Road Ind. Est. Atherstone Warks CV9 1FA T: 01827 718222 E: sales@profabaccess.com

www.profabaccess.com

Schlüter-Systems

Why should you use an uncoupling membrane?

Uncoupling membranes are about more than just preventing cracks: they have a multi-faceted role to play in achieving a long-lasting tiling assembly. Unlike an anti-fracture mat, which is designed solely for the purpose of preventing cracks in tile and stone, an uncoupling membrane is designed to separate the tile covering from the substrate below. This means that besides crack prevention, an uncoupling membrane offers a number of other benefits.

• Neutralises tensions between the substrate and tile covering

• Prevents deformation during the curing process

• Waterproofing • Load distribution Schlüter-Systems are the originators of the uncoupling membrane, and DITRA 25 is used across the world to ensure problem-free tile and stone coverings.

3-5, Bardon, 22 Beveridge Lane, Coalville LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: 01530 813396 www.schluter.co.uk

Mendip Stoves

Freefoam

Mendip’s

Double Sided Woodland stove heats two rooms in one, perfect for open-plan living

With open-plan living becoming the norm for many homes, selecting the perfect stove to heat more than one area can present a challenge. Now Mendip Stoves has the solution with the launch of its new Double Sided Woodland design. As well as offering all the benefits of the standard Woodland stove, this new, deeper model will provide the perfect centrepiece for an open-plan living area and will complement both classic and contemporary interior design. The Woodland Double Sided stove does not require any venting as it is fitted with a direct external air connection and is DEFRA approved. The Woodland Double Sided stove is also the first in Mendip’s collection to utilise a catalyser to keep it burning efficiently, which in turn means that it is Ecodesign Ready.

Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk www.mendipstoves.co.uk

New Geopanel colours – it’s all about grey

Freefoam Building Products announce the addition of two new contemporary shades to its popular Geopanel internal panelling range. Light Grey Slate is now available in the 600mm wide range and Storm Grey Diamond Stone is available in the 1000mm wide range. With 100% waterproof credentials both new attractive shades are suitable for bathroom, shower rooms and kitchens. The Geopanel interior decorative panelling system is also available in 250mm panel for walls and ceilings . The range offers significant benefits to the construction industry, Local Authorities and Housing Associations. Time is money and Geopanel saves time with its quick and easy fit - no drying time and grouting necessary. A complete bathroom installation can often be completed in just one day.

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

Bradite

Bradite’s Floor-it floors the competition

Bradite launched the market’s fastest drying floor paint at this year’s Painting and Decorating Show. Floor-it is a new single pack product that is re-coatable in just one hour. Formulated for use in light to medium-traffic situations it is ideal for factory walkways and general shopfloor usage where speed of completion is a major consideration. The nearest competitor floor paints offer re-coating times of between 4 and 8 hours. Floor-it is a high-performance ambient crosslinking waterbased acrylic floor paint that has no odour. It is suitable for use internally or externally on appropriately prepared concrete, wood, metal, or asphalt floors. It can also be used on polyeurethane, epoxy and chlorinated rubber coated floors.

Ogwen Valley Works, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 4YP

T: 01248 600315 E: sales@bradite.com

www.bradite.com

Marmox

Marmox Thermoblocks specified for hotel conversion

A former hotel in the Polwarth area of Edinburgh is the subject of a complex conversion and reconfiguration project, where Marmox Thermoblocks have been specified. At the base of the new perimeter walls, the block-layers have used a total of 117 of the 140mm wide Thermoblock units each one 600mm long and 65mm high. In addition, the merchant stockist involved, St. Andrews Building and Timber also supplied a carton of 10 Marmox MSP 360 Sealant for the purpose of completing the stepped joints. Each section of Thermoblock is comprised of ultra-high performance XPS insulation, encapsulating miniature columns of concrete, while the top and bottom are covered by alkali resistant glass-fibre mesh.

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

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

www.marmox.co.uk

Ideal Commercial Boilers

Ideal Commercial’s App eyeing up new AR software

Ideal Commercial Boilers, the market leading boiler manufacturer, have updated their Ideal Commercial Eye app that features hassle free augmented reality (AR). Ideal Commercial Eye brings boilers to life by placing 3D renders of the Ideal Commercial Condensing boiler range over “real life” images through the camera in a smartphone or tablet. The app has been updated to incorporate the latest Apple and Google AR technology. To download the app, search ‘Ideal Commercial Eye’ in your device’s App Store. The content in the app is provided from Building Information Modelling (BIM) Objects of Ideal Commercial’s boiler range, which can be downloaded from www.idealcommercialboilers.com/bim.

PO Box 103, Hull, HU5 4JN T: 01482 498376 E: commercial@idealboilers.com www.idealcommercialboilers.com

Leafield Environmental EnviroGo

mobile recycling bin is on the move

New from Leafield Environmental is the EnviroGo, a range of stylish recycling bins that make waste segregation at source an even easier proposition. Slim enough to stand back against the wall in corridors and open offices, yet with a 90litre capacity with a bag (or 63-litres with a plastic liner), the durable, rotationally moulded EnviroGo stands some 970mm high, ideal for ergonomic efficiency. A tilting sack frame enables quick and safe bin maintenance. Each EnviroGo comes with an A3 signage kit for promotional use or to highlight the waste stream. WRAP colour coded apertures and labelling ensure that no-one is left in any doubt as to what waste stream is being collected in each bin.

Leafield Way, Leafield Industrial Estate, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9UD T: 01225 816500 E: envinfo@leafieldenv.com

www.leafield-environmental.com

Hunter Douglas Architectural

Nature and industry combine for Maas Tower

Two stunning Hunter Douglas Architectural ceilings that echo Rotterdam’s industrial heritage have been installed in the 29th floor of the Maas Tower, the tallest building in the Benelux region. The new reception and conference centre, designed by OTH architects for law firm AKD, features strong materials such as leather, dark wood and blue steel and for the reception, corridors and waiting room areas, Hunter Douglas Architectural was specified to supply 310m2 of grill wood veneer in poplar. The grills were 1040-20-45 profile with standard mismatched veneer to recreate as natural effect as possible. All the panels were installed on a T24 system, with a cassette size of 1200 x 600mm, and because of the demountable clips, the panels were easy to install and can be removed quickly if access to the plenum is required.

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

www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Contour Heating

A Guide To Reducing Ligature Risks

A new guide on anti-ligature solutions in mental health and secure sectors is now available to download. A need has arisen for psychiatric wards, high-security units, and prisons to reduce ligature risks, which is currently accounting for 77% of suicide cases in the UK. Despite this alarming statistic, there is a lack of information on regulations and best practices. Contour have aimed to address this in their free guide, which covers:

• Key Definitions

• Statistics

• Official Guidance

• Risk Control

Download your free copy today: http://bit.ly/33f8Mze

The Mansions, 43 The Broadway, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8BB T: 01952 290 498 E: sales@contourheating.co.uk

www.contourheating.co.uk

Crown

Sadolin and Sandtex provide the perfect combination for hotel

The family-run Beaufort Hotel in Chepstow has been given an exterior makeover thanks to Sandtex X-Treme X-Posure® and Sadolin Beautiflex®. Crown specified Sandtex X-Treme X-Posure and Sadolin Beautiflex. Sandtex X-Treme X-Posure was used on the hotel’s exterior masonry and will protect the building against the elements for up to 20 years. For the exterior woodwork around the hotel’s windows, Sadolin Beautiflex was specified. Its microporous formulation resists cracking, peeling and flaking provided the wood has been properly prepared, to offer protection for up to seven years. It offers excellent opacity and colour retention, and is available in a myriad of colours – making it the ideal solution for Beaufort Hotel’s revitalised colour scheme.

T: 0330 024 0310

E: info@crownpaintspec.co.uk www.crownpaintspec.co.uk

Propel Finance

Henry Howard Finance Group has announced a change of name to Propel in support of the company’s strategic positioning as SME funder of choice and the name behind hundreds of UK equipment suppliers, including those across the construction sector. “Our Propel Promise, being small enough to care and deliver a brilliant personal service to our customers, and big enough to have the expertise and technology to be a leader in SME finance, is a commitment to all our existing and future customers. The change to Propel came from the team who wanted a bold, contemporary and distinctive brand reflective of the company today and our aspirations for the future’’, says Anne Williams, Chief Operating Officer.

T: 01633 415222

E: info@propelfinance.co.uk www.propelfinance.co.uk

James Latham

FR Plywood proves poplar

Exclusive to James Latham in the UK, Garnica Fireshield is an FR Poplar Plywood which has been modified through an innovative plyto-ply process, producing outstanding flame-retardant properties.

Unlike other similar products with surface fire-retardant coatings, the FR properties of Garnica Fireshield are integral to the panel. During manufacturing, each individual layer of core veneer is treated prior to the final assembly, rendering it exceptionally fireresistant and ensuring its performance is not compromised, even after working or sanding.

Lightweight, exceptionally stable, easy to machine and easy to transport, Garnica Fireshield has Euro Class B certification, making it an ideal option for public areas where an independently assessed, FR panel is part of the specification.

Miles Kember, James Latham’s Group Plywood Director commented, “The quality of the faces, the wide range of finishes, the lightness and the superior technical characteristics of Garnica Fireshield all combine to make this class leading panel an excellent choice for any project requiring an FR certified solution.”

Particularly well suited to projects in restaurants, concert venues, schools, hospitals, museums and other public buildings, the most common applications are decorative interior wall panels, ceiling panels, elevator interiors, wall partitions, furniture and displays. Also, because of its lightness and ease of machining, it has proved a popular choice with the exhibition sector for stand building.

Produced using fast-growing, European plantation wood, Garnica Fireshield is responsibly sourced and ethically verified and is FSC® certified. It is also classified as B-s1-d0 according to EN13501, enabling it to be used for exterior building and construction use.

As the exclusive distributor of Garnica Poplar Plywood in the UK, as well as Fireshield, James Latham offer four other innovative Poplar Plywood products under the Garnica banner; Efficiency Poplar; in which the core and faces are made of Poplar from controlled and sustainable European plantations. Duraply; boasting exceptional durable and anti-fungal properties due to an innovative ply-to-ply treatment, making it particularly popular for marine applications, Elegance Birch; a Poplar panel with a beautiful Birch veneer to the face and back and the remarkable Ultralight plywood sandwich panel, weighing just 250kg per m3.

With 12 branches throughout the UK and Ireland, and product specification showrooms in London and Manchester, the full Garnica Plywood range is available directly from stock nationwide. Unit 3, Swallow Park, Finway Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QU T: 0116 257 3415 E: marketing@lathams.co.uk

www.lathamtimber.co.uk

Henry Howard Finance enters new decade as Propel

Interpave

Case study confirms that SuDS cost less

The trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance.

Interpave’s new case study revisits the SuDS scheme at Lamb Drove in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire. This scheme demonstrates as many SuDS techniques as possible, including concrete block permeable paving, used in combination to form an effective management train. The Monitoring Project measured the performance of the SuDS over time, compared with that of a conventional piped drainage system on another nearby development, similar in size and density.

Overall, both capital and maintenance costs – and therefore whole-of-life costs – associated with the Study Site were much lower than those for the conventional piped drainage system Control Site. The Monitoring Report noted capital cost savings of £314 per home and also suggested 20-25% lower maintenance costs than traditional drainage on the Control Site. Having said that, further potential cost savings were also noted. In addition, monitoring of pollutants, biodiversity and resident satisfaction is testament to the SuDS, notably concrete block permeable paving delivering a gradual flow of treated water to open SuDS features further down the management train.

Interpave’s new case study is now available to download from Interpave’s website www.paving.org.uk

The Old Rectory, Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DG

T: 0116 232 5170 E: info@paving.org.uk www.paving.org.uk

Green-tech

Green-tech supply landscaping materials for new sustainable-living neighbourhood Eddington in Cambridge is designed for 21st century sustainable living and Willerby Landscapes selected Green-tech as one of their soft landscaping suppliers for this high-profile prestigious project.Green-tech provided key materials. As well as tree planting materials we have supplied more than 500 tonnes of Green-tree amenity tree soil; a load-bearing, fertile soil which is designed especially for use in urban environments. Loksand Rootzone was supplied along with in excess of 500 Mona irrigation systems with accompanying inlets to deliver water directly to tree and shrub roots at a consistent level. In the region of 800kg of bespoke John Chambers grass seed and John Chambers Wildflower Seed was supplied. Rabbit Hill Park, Great North Road, Arkendale, Knaresborough HG5 0RB T: 01423 332100 E: sales@green-tech.co.uk

www.green-tech.co.uk

Wrekin Products

New product saves time and money by eliminating manhole cover reinstallations

Wrekin Products has created ClickLift™ – an innovative product that saves new build developers and ground workers time and money. ClickLift™ raises Wrekin Highway and TriStar frames to suit the final surface layer without the need for digging out and re-installing. The cover and the frame are installed at the binding layer level, thereby reducing the possibility of site damage and then, when the finish surface layer is being applied, the manhole cover can be raised with the ClickLift™ frame extender simply and quickly. The new patented product is kitemarked by BSi and is available with four fixed incremental depths and is designed for use with both Wrekin’s Highway manhole cover range and TriStar manhole cover range.

Europa Way, Britannia Enterprise Park, Lichfield WS14 9TZ

T: 01543 440440 E: sales@wrekinproducts.com

www.wrekinproducts.com

Yeoman Rainguard

Yeoman Rainguard Plays a Part in Bringing Listed Mansion House Back to Former Glory

A grade II listed Mansion in Cumbria, has respectfully been restored and developed by housebuilders, Charles Church, Lancashire. With over 40 years’ experience of providing aesthetically appropriate, yet highly functional rainwater systems for heritage and listed building projects, Yeoman Rainguard were the perfect choice to provide a suitable system for the restoration. Yeoman Rainguard MOG 25 x 100 mm cast iron gutters finished in Light Aircraft Grey colour along with complementing rectangular rainwater pipes were installed. Where replacement gutters were required to match up seamlessly to the original gutters, Yeoman Rainguard’s GRP rainwater systems were used.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: info@rainguard.co.uk www.rainguard.co.uk

EverEdge Steel Edging

EverEdge Titan steel edging is the perfect edging system for landscape contractors looking to install a strong, flexible and unobtrusive edge to a variety of surfaces including lawn, resin bonded and tarmac. EverEdge Titan can be specified in a painted, cor-ten or galvanised finish to suit all projects and in a range of heights and thicknesses.

EverEdge Titan is fixed into the ground every 600mm with a tough 10mm thick fixing pin ensuring the edge stays in place for many years once installed cutting down on costly and time consuming maintenance. The Titan range has been used on projects including hospitals, stately homes, driveways and schools as well as parks and gardens around the country.

T: 01630 417125 E: enquiries@everedge.co.uk www.everedge.co.uk

E E Ingleton

Perforated Image Panels for Portrush railway station

E E Ingleton have completed the supply of perforated image panels to John Graham Construction for their development project at Portrush railway station. The project included the design and supply of twelve sets of perforated image panels, each of 23 square metres, showing various aspects of the local sights, events and railway heritage. Graham Construction’s Project Manager

John Deery ; “ The team from EE Ingleton delivered a superior product and service from the outset of Portrush Train Station project. Ingleton’s were engaging, creative, and forthcoming during the tender stage of the project, which set them out from their competitors when the contract was awarded. The overall level of service and commitment by the team at EE Ingleton to the project was second to none.”

Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EZ

T: 0114 275 7834 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk

www.eeingleton.co.uk

Marshalls

Marshalls supplies Indian sandstone to International Quarter London International Quarter London (IQL) is an exciting new space in Stratford dubbed as London’s new destination for progressive business. Gustafson Porter + Bowman’s landscape design has created intrigue through the use of angular zones comprising of precision cut rhombus shaped Indian sandstone. Alternating sections of cream Laurel Bank and buff / brown Brownridge are intersected by bands of grey Thornlake, black granite and Stainless Steel strips. The remarkable diamond shaped sandstone had to be meticulously cut to maintain the crisp linear flow of the space. In contrast to the sharp angles of the laying pattern, the outer edges used to create the planted areas were softer, utilising rounded contours for a unique finish.

Landscape House, Lowfield Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HT

T: 03339 208621 E: info@marshalls.co.uk

www.marshalls.co.uk/naturalstone

Aurubis

Nordic Copper Catalyst

Edge Hill University’s Catalyst building, designed by ABW Architects, houses the University’s Library, Careers and Student Services. Each floor differs in terms of activities, expressed externally in the copper and glass clad facades.

Nordic Brown Light copper was the natural choice for the Catalyst, strengthening the identity of the campus created by the nearby 2011 Hub building with its extensive Nordic Brown cladding. The Catalyst’s panel system, comprising metal honeycomb core and backing skin with a Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper face, was prefabricated by Metal Solutions and provides exceptionally flat surfaces and seamless, flush joints

E: g.bell@aurubis.com

www.nordiccopper.com

Kingspan Kooltherm

Kingspan on display at Windermere Museum

Kingspan’s Kooltherm and Therma products have been installed as part of the naturally weathered copper façade for the Windermere Jetty – Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. The naturally ventilated museum is also designed to be highly energy efficient and, as part of this approach, Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board was specified for the walls of the main museum building with Kingspan Thermapitch TP10 chosen for its pitched roof. Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board is the first insulation board for rainscreen cladding applications to achieve LABC Registered Detail status. With a thermal conductivity as low as 0.020 W/mK, the boards allowed the design team to achieve excellent fabric performance for the walls of the museum.

Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9LA T: 01544 387 384 E: info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk

www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk

between panels. The flatness of the external skin highlights the naturally developing surface of Nordic Brown Light as a living material. Nordic Brown Light is part of an extensive range of architectural copper surfaces and alloys from Aurubis. The range includes Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper, with lighter or darker shades of brown. The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world, and offer various ‘Living’ surfaces. Copper alloys include Nordic Bronze, Nordic Brass and the innovative Nordic Royal with a rich golden through-colour.

Langley Waterproofing

Langley provides safe and swift liquid roofing system

For the refurbishment of the roof on Blake House, a City of London Corporation owned housing development in Lambeth, Langley Waterproofing Systems’ Paracoat Cold Polyurea Liquid Balcony and Walkway System was used to provide a safe, reliable and quick to apply waterproofing solution that would help minimise disruption for residents. Due to a flame-free installation process, the Paracoat Cold Polyurea system eliminated the risk of fire from hot works to provide safety for residents and peace of mind for the local authority. The Langley system can also be installed with a slip inhibiting finish, fully compliant with BS 7976 Pendulum tests and is therefore particularly suitable for areas with high foot traffic.

Lamport Drive, Heartlands Business Park, Daventry, Northants NN11 8YH T: 01327 704778 E: enquiries@langley.co.uk www.langley.co.uk

CUPA PIZARRAS

Heavy 3 slate for award-winning new build

Completing the exceptional Arts and Crafts style at a large, private family home in Scotland’s Gleneagles, CUPA PIZARRAS’ thick Heavy 3 natural slate roofing has been specified and installed to provide a durable and lasting high quality finish across this impressive 680m2 roof. Designed to accentuate the traditional appearance of this stunning three-storey new build house, the diminishing course natural slate roof features a 50-degree pitch with each course getting progressively shorter in length towards the roof’s ridge. The blue black Heavy 3 is supplied as a 300 x 200mm slate and, unlike the artificial products, the colour and the properties stay unalterable through time with no maintenance required.

Office 3, 111 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 0SR T: 020 3904 3001 E: uk@cupapizarras.com www.cupapizarras.co.uk

A. Proctor Group

Grade II listed townhouse insulated with Spacetherm

The heat efficiency of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in the historic city of Bath is set to be dramatically improved as a result of the introduction of Spacetherm® Multi insulation. After extensive research, Spacetherm Multi aerogel product from the A. Proctor Group was specified. With a total thickness of 20mm when rendered, this will not encroach onto the floor space, and the door frames and windows will not need to be altered. Spacetherm Multi is a high-performance laminate specifically designed to be laid directly onto existing floors and walls. Spacetherm Multi consists of Spacetherm Aerogel insulation blanket bonded to a 6mm Magnesium Oxide Board. Spacetherm Multi is ideal for refurbishment projects where space is at a premium.

The Haugh, Ashgrove Rd, Blairgowrie PH10 7ER T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

www.proctorgroup.com

Hemsec

When you can improve your reputation by using the right insulated panels, it makes sense to work with Hemsec

We are proud to be one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing insulated panel manufacturers. We work in partnership across the supply chain, and are trusted by companies who need absolute confidence in the timely delivery of high quality, durable building materials. Together, we create energy-efficient industrial, commercial and residential structures, taking responsibility in today’s environment for the generations of tomorrow. Metal and Timber faced products including SIPs exceed CE standards, by testing them more thoroughly than even the most rigorous accreditation requires. Guarantees of up to 40 and 60 years underpin our promise of quality.

Stoney Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside L35 9LL

T: 0151 426 7171 E: enquiries@hemsec.com

www.hemsec.com

Howells

Howells new flat glass rafter rooflight, Ultraline, can now incorporate their new opening vent

Howells Patent Glazing has released a new innovative design which fits seamlessly into the new glass rafter - Ultraline flat rooflight systems. Providing sleek contemporary sky views internally, allowing ventilation and more natural light into the available space, giving more natural light than you would get with traditional rooflights. The flat rooflight system can be incorporated into both flat and pitched roofs and available in double or triple glazing. Designed to maximise daylight, Ultraline offers architects and specifiers the freedom to use larger expanses of glass. Each joint is supported by a glass rafter, or fin, which reinforces the structure without breaking the sightline. Loadings are calculated by an independent glass consultant.

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

Kalwall

Kalwall leads the way in retrofit design

Kalwall® translucent cladding, exclusively available in the UK and Ireland from Structura UK Ltd, has helped transform a former marble processing plant into an amazing space for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA. Designed by Cope Associates Kalwall has helped the projects LEED Silver Certification. The interior of this 8,500 sq metre building is now bathed with diffused daylight through the Kalwall panels fitted into the original clerestory encircling the central hall. The Kalwall keeps the interior free from glare and hotspots and the stark contrasts of light and shade. It also specifically helps the computer users by keeping direct sunlight and glare off their screens making it more restful and reducing eye fatigue.

Unit 1, Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1RH T: 020 8397 4361 E: mail@structura.co.uk www.structura-uk.com

Kemper

Kemper delivers green roof solution

A sustainable contemporary home featuring two green roofs has been constructed with the help of Kemper System. The homeowner and former builder helped to specify Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 liquid waterproofing resin for the project. The product was required for a sedum roof above the main living area and another above the new garage. The homeowner was keen to be involved in their design, especially the waterproofing to ensure the most effective solution. The Kemperol V210 liquid resin was installed ‘wet on wet’ in a single process using a reinforcement fleece. Once cured, it formed a seamless and elastomeric membrane. The waterproofing membrane is a vital element of any green roof specification.

Kemper House, 30 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW T: 01925 445532 E: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk

www.kemper-system.com

Sto Ltd

Sto goes back to school

The tremendous design possibilities offered by the StoVentec Glass rainscreen cladding system have been highlighted by a recently completed project at Wolverhampton Girl’s High School. The StoVentec Glass system is tough and scratch-resistant, but still provides a high degree of reflectivity. The BBA-accredited StoVentec Glass system incorporates an adjustable subconstruction, which is designed bespoke for each project. This can easily be adjusted to suit any uneven substrate and creates a ventilated cavity which keeps the wall dry and allows it to breathe. Tempered safety glass panels are bonded to unique StoVentec carrier boards in the factory, and then fixed to the sub-construction at the project site. The glass panels are manufactured in bespoke shapes and sizes.

2 Gordon Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow G52 4TG T: 0141 892 8000 E: info.uk@sto.com www.sto.co.uk

Hadley Group

Committed to innovation, Hadley Group is pleased to share the development of UltraBoss™, a patented technology that delivers a significant increase in the performance of rollformed profiles, which can then be marked with an identifiable Indicia stamp. UltraBoss™ can be applied to custom profiles, whether they are manufactured via the standard cold rollforming process or using the company’s UltraSTEEL® process. By embossing the corner of the profiles, strength is increased by local work hardening and overall stiffness is improved, along with the product’s geometry, enhancing its stability in use. The UltraBoss™ process is beneficial for cold rollformed profiles in a number of sectors.

PO Box 92, Downing St. Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2PA T: 0121 555 1300 E: ask.hadley@hadleygroup.com www.hadleygroup.com

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Hunter Douglas Architectural

Hunter Douglas supplies radialised ceiling for landmark restaurant

A distinctive, spiral-shaped restaurant – a new landmark for a fashionable area of London –features a complex, radialised ceiling by Hunter Douglas Architectural.

The Vardo Restaurant, at Duke of York Square, designed by Nex—, occupies a prominent position on the King’s Road and is a visually distinctive building, defined by a spiral wall that echoes the curved wall of the adjacent grade II listed Duke of York Headquarters.

Hunter Douglas Architectural was specified to supply solid wood grill in ash for the restaurant ceiling after impressing Nex— with the design consultation support before construction began.

The global architectural products company supplied 189m2 of FSC-certified and fire-rated panels, 20mm x 80mm slats, with a 100mm gap. It was a complex design to execute, with a radialised ceiling layout with secondary cuts of 80mm width x 40mm high into the slats.

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

T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Mapei

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Rapid Level CT 3220 is the latest addition to Mapei’s extensive product range, offering a levelling compound that promises a quick drying time of just 45 minutes prior to the installation of ceramic and porcelain type tiles.

Suitable for internal use, Rapid Level CT 3220 is used for levelling, smoothing and infilling differences between 3 and 20mm in a single application.

Rapid Level CT3220 must be primed, and is designed for the installation beneath ceramic tiles. It is suitable for levelling a variety of substrates and over boarded timber floors.

Mapei House, Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands

T: 0121 5086970 E: info@mapei.co.uk www.mapei.co.uk

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Junckers

New research facility features Junckers flooring

A large expanse of Junckers’ Nordic Oak Boulevard flooring forms part of the new Kresen Kernow archive and research facility in Cornwall. A technically challenging installation, flooring contractor Tre Concepts had to work within an accuracy of 0.6mm to allow for the varying sub floor levels as well as the difference in levels of the granite slabs. Around the rectangular sections of granite, the 185mm wide floorboards were cut lengthwise to form frames around the slabs as per the architect’s design. The 20.5mm thick solid wood floor forms a durable surface for a public space and a fitting backdrop to the strong visual appeal of the interior. A floor from Junckers can be sanded and refinished up to ten times.

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

T: 01376 534700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk www.junckers.co.uk

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Protect Membranes

Self-adhesive

Protect Membranes, UK producer of roofing and construction membranes, has introduced Protect VB200, a reflective air and vapour control layer with an integral self-sealing adhesive backing, designed for use in either flat warm roof construction or walls, floors and ceilings where bonding the membrane to the substrate would be beneficial or within a flat warm roof construction.

Suited to offsite and modular construction, it features a high purity foil surface on both front and back of the membrane, to provide thermal enhancement if used with an unventilated airspace.

As a bitumen-free product, Protect VB200 has a reinforcement grid for added stability yet is lightweight for ease of installation and can be walked upon straight after installation on a flat roof. Cold applied without the requirement for heat, Protect VB200 does not need an additional primer in many instances, thereby providing time saving and efficiency benefits.

Protect VB200 is suitable to be used in high humidity and vapour loaded areas such as swimming pools, kitchens and bathrooms. For roof applications, the product can be installed unrestricted throughout the UK and Ireland in wind uplift zones 1-5 to BS 5534.

Yeoman Shield

Lifecycle of Academy Walls Extended with Yeoman Shield

SPIE, who manage and maintain schools nationwide, engaged with Yeoman Shield when carrying out lifecycle works for a group of Salford Schools. With a requirement for attractive, clean and damage free environments, for the comfort of students and staff, SPIE contracted Yeoman Shield to install their wall protection panels in areas of the schools which were receiving heavy footfall and impact damage.

Once installed the wall protection panels not only look great but will show a big reduction for the need of redecoration and repair to walls over the lifecycle of the building, showing a year on year saving to maintenance costs.

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

2 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SS

T: 0161 905 5700 E: info@protectmembranes.com

www.protectmembranes.com

Tarkett

Safety flooring doesn’t need to be boring

Tarkett’s range of safety flooring has been developed with zero compromise. Safetred effortlessly blends high performance in use with complete design freedom in specification - thanks to a broad range of colours and durable surface finishes. The collection has a long track record of reducing slips and falls in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, aged care, education, workplace, hospitality, retail and housing. That’s why architects, contractors and end-users feel confident in choosing Tarkett safety flooring for a range of applications from corridors to canteens, wet rooms to classrooms. The Safetred range of surfaces is manufactured and supplied to the highest standard with technical support offered from design to installation and end-of-life.

23-25 Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 0DN T: 0800 328 2115 E: uksales@tarkett.com www.tarkett.co.uk

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It’s...WhereChampionsPlay.

Taraflex® is the most widely specified indoor sports surface in the world. Chosen by top international athletes for its unique construction and technical performance, it has been fitted at every Olympic Games since 1976.

Taraflex® provides industry leading innovation and is widely recognised and installed in the education sectors with over 6 million pupils everyday enjoying the benefits of Taraflex® sports flooring.

It is extremely durable and cost effective to maintain and provides both comfort and protection so that both children and adults can further enjoy their sporting and exercising experience.

Gerflor

Triumph for Gerflor at Nailsworth Youth Club

The Nailsworth youth club and its associated community centre in the heart of Gloucestershire are based in a building that has a venerable history dating back to the 1880’s. A recent refurbishment, due to the failure of the old Victorian timber floor in the sports hall, saw international flooring specialist Gerflor supply 104m2 of its world-renowned Taraflex® vinyl sports flooring to deliver the performance, looks and future proofing the youth club required. Speaking on behalf of Nailsworth Youth Club, Committee Member and Project Manager for the refurbishment Malcolm Saville commented, “the new floor has great appeal to our various user groups, and this means that we are the number one choice of local venues for a wide range of activities. I would certainly recommend the Gerflor Taraflex® Multi Use flooring to others.” Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com www.gerflor.co.uk

Troldtekt

Sounding out 1950’s design

An intriguing new Milan styled Italian café has opened on Essex Road, Islington designed by well-known Italian architects Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. The 240 sqm ‘Latteria’ features Troldtekt wood wool panels on the ceiling painted white to blend in and used to soften the acoustics and reduce background noise. Troldtekt panels are frequently used in this kind of open plan environment to combat noise generated by the kitchen machinery, staff and customers which is exacerbated by bouncing off the hard surfaces.Troldtekt’s acoustic panels absorb both direct and reverberated sound. They help to strike the balance between a lively and welcoming environment and an experience where the venue is uncomfortably loud.

Clywedog Road North, Wrexham LL13 9XN T: 01978 664255 E: info@troldtekt.co.uk www.troldtekt.co.uk

Altro

Altro Ensemble strikes a chic note

Altro Ensemble™ modular luxury vinyl tiles have helped to create a chic, dynamic and modern space with a new approach to bingo within the new Opera Bingo Club in Barrow-in-Furness. Award-winning Altro Ensemble is a modular flooring system that gives complete design freedom to create stunning floors for interior spaces. From colour blocking to geometric patterns, the possibilities are as endless as the imagination. The flooring has up to 15dB sound reduction with added comfort underfoot, making it perfect for front of house areas in hotels, including foyers and receptions, restaurant and café dining areas, retail, offices and student accommodation – any environment where design is key. You can mix and match to create unique patterns.

Works Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1NW T: 01462 480480 E: enquiries@altro.com

www.altro.co.uk

Bostik

Bostik demonstrates the art of flooring at University of Suffolk

Bostik has supplied a host of subfloor preparation and flooring adhesive products for use on the refurbishment of the Arts & Design Building at the University of Suffolk. Once previous floor coverings were cleared, surfaces were primed the subfloors using the versatile Bostik Universal Primer. This was then followed by Bostik’s two-part Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound, which offers excellent workability and flow characteristics. To bond the vinyl floor coverings in the corridors and on the staircases, Bostik’s BEST flooring adhesive was applied. Suitable for an array of different floor types including vinyl, Bostik’s BEST dries rapidly to form a strong bond. For the carpet tiles in the rooms, Bostik specified its Laybond Carpet Tile Tackifier and 100 new Quantum nosings on the building’s stairs. Bostik Ltd, Common Road, Stafford, ST16 3EH T: 01785 272625 E: flooring.uk@bostik.com

www.bostik-profloor.co.uk

SG System Products

The Original “Warm To The Touch” Handrail System

Stargard is a warm to the touch PVC handrail that is DDA compliant. It consists of a tubular system fabricated from galvanized steel which is fully sleeved with 4mm thick pvc after fabrication and utilizing stainless steel fittings.

• Infill panels: a choice of glass, perforated metal sheet, stainless steel or powder coated mid / running rails, stainless steel

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

www.handrailsuk.co.uk

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• PVC sleeving: – is 4mm (4,000 microns) thick which resists knocks, will not chip and is available in a standard range of colours, red, yellow, blue, green, grey, black, white, and silver. Other colours are available for orders over 250 metres.

• Maintenance: – the absolute minimum of maintenance is required for Stargard.

Unit 5 Church Farm Estate, Church Road, Eversley, Hants. RG27 0PX T: 0118 391 4120 E: info@surface360.co.uk

www.surface360.co.uk

Taper-Loc®

CRL Taper-Loc® is a dry-glazed system for frameless glass balustrades, comprising a base shoe and optional handrail, negating the need for posts. The base shoe can be surface, side-mounted or even installed inside the substrate, so tiles run up directly to the glass. The system can accommodate glass thicknesses from 17.52 to 25.52mm and is compliant with all major European standards including BS 6180:2011. The patented horizontal Taper-Loc® system makes things easier for the installer too.

Allowing installation and removal of glass panels within minutes from the ‘safe’ side of the balustrade, the system significantly reduces fitting time, using precision tension to secure the glass in the aluminium base shoe without the use of cement. Using CRL’s exclusive TLK12 installation and removal tool, the Tapers simply slide horizontally in the base shoe before being compressed, where it expands and locks into place.

Kingsway Business Park Charles Babbage Avenue, Rochdale OL16 4NW T: 01706 863600 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk

www.crlaurence.co.uk

Gilberts

Sound solution to dramatic façade ventilation

Gilberts’ latest evolution of acoustic weather louvres sees the company extend and modernise its range of acoustic fixed and screening louvres to enable architects to balance a building’s aural and visual impact.

New to the mix is a choice of continuous and curved blades, complimenting the company’s established linear versions whilst offering the

Clifton Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 4QT T: 01253 766911 E: info@gilbertsblackpool.com

www.gilbertsblackpool.com

same sound reduction capability. The arcing blades bring the number of blade profile: acoustic attenuation options now available as standard to 12, either in supply, or supply & fit packages. Further adding to the ‘sound and vision’ dimension, all Gilberts’ louvres can be PPC, PVF and PVF2 powder coated to any RAL colour, with the possibility of anodised in some instances.

Fläkt Woods

Fläkt Woods chooses Danfoss Drives to make buildings safer

Fläkt Woods, a leading supplier of indoor air and critical air solutions, has selected Danfoss HVAC VLT® variable speed drives (VSDs) for use in its groundbreaking fully tested and certified high temperature fan/VSD range. The packaged solutions in this new range, all of which offer full compliance with the latest EN12101-3:2015 standard, will make it significantly easier for designers to provide efficient and dependable smoke control in buildings during fire events. “Bypassing the VSD during a fire event means that the fan must run at full speed, which makes it difficult for designers to implement their required smoke control and extraction strategies,” said Andy Cardy, Product Manager for Axial Fans at Fläkt Woods.

Dolphin House, Moreton Business Park, Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford, HR4 8DS T: 01432 277 277 E: uksales@flaktgroup.com www.flaktgroup.com/uk

Wilo

The Wilo-Atmos GIGA-N

The wide range of motors and materials available to choose from for this pump, plus its wide temperature range from -20 to +140 °C make it a real all-rounder for a whole host of different applications.

Designed specifically for continuous duty, this pump also boasts a long service life thanks to its corrosion-resistant coatings and maintenance-free roller bearings. If maintenance is required, the spacer coupling ensures the mechanical seal can be replaced as quickly as possible. The speed of the Wilo-Atmos GIGA-N is controlled by a Wilo-EFC converter. It can be fitted with temperature and vibration monitoring for the pump bearing so that impending breakdowns can be recognised in good time.

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

New R32 VRF air conditioning provides complete solution

Mitsubishi Electric has launched new R32 VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air conditioning systems to offer the UK market the first complete range of lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) solutions.

The R32 City Multi YNW range is available in both heat recovery and heat pump variants to deliver lower GWP for large air conditioning systems. For the first time in the UK, this allows customers to use one single lower GWP refrigerant across a complete building or an entire network.

“Under the growing pressure of the F-Gas phase down regulations, the market is demanding viable and positive solutions which are future proof for businesses and last the full lifecycle of the product,” explains Mark Grayston, Head of the Product Marketing Department.

At a customer conference this month, Mitsubishi Electric asked its partners what the key factors in the adoption of R32 VRF are and the top three responses were: 1) cost; 2) proven VRF concept; and 3) end user CSR. “Customers are looking for products that meet both current and future legislation and with the launch of the UK’s first R32 VRF systems, we are delighted to be able to offer the market a complete range of lower GWP solutions,” adds Grayston.

Mitsubishi Electric also announced a warranty extension at the conference for its top partners and will now offer 10-year warranties on all air conditioning equipment installed by its Diamond Quality Partners (DQPs).

“With R32 comes an increased need for quality in both application and installation,” adds Grayston. “Our DQPs are proven to meet the highest standards of installation, including subjecting themselves to an annual independent audit of their work, so we wanted to support their commitment with this extended warranty”.

R32 is now the norm for split-type air conditioning systems offering a lower GWP (675) than R410A (2088). Whilst Hybrid VRF has provided a viable R32 solution for larger systems, no standard VRF range using R32 has been available – until now.

Utilising the innovative and highly efficient City Multi YNW outdoor unit, this R32 solution offers complete design flexibility, high efficiency and low noise.

R32 makes up 50% of the existing R410A refrigerant already found in many current VRF systems, is highly energy efficient and is easy to recycle. A GWP of one third of R410A, plus reduced overall system refrigerant volumes means lower refrigerant total and lower global warming impact.

Available to specify from October, the new City Multi R32 models will be in stock from January 2020, offering sizes from 22kW to 34kW in both heat recovery and heat pump variants.

With a range of ducted and 4-way blow ceiling cassette indoor units available, the systems provide flexibility of installation for R32 VRF in many applications. They also work with the comprehensive range of advanced controllers to ensure effective and efficient operation.

“This new range enables us to offer a complete choice for any building and any customer,” comments Mark Grayston, “Whether CSR is high on the agenda for customers, or whether lifecycle cost or capital cost are more important, there is now a complete R32 choice available from Mitsubishi Electric.”

http://thehub.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

Norseal

Have a great night’s

Reynaers

Reynaers helps to create panoramic views across London

Located in the heart of London, Royal Mint Gardens sits between the past, the present and the future.

The unique slender aesthetics of Reynaers’ ‘Element Façade CW 65-EF’ aluminium curtain wall provide maximum transparency without compromising on the extreme strength and stability required in high-rise construction. Both external and internal balconies unify three

111 Hollymoor Way, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5HE T: 0121 421 1999 E: reynaersltd@reynaers.com www.reynaers.co.uk

towers of varying heights, to provide spectacular viewpoints from every level. Reynaers’ Concept Patio (CP) 155-LS sliding doors have been selected for their premium look and insulation qualities as well as practical advantages such as a low threshold option for optimal accessibility.

Royal Mint Gardens features the upgraded version with High Insulation to increase insulation values for low-energy buildings.

sleep with Norseal

In keeping with their ‘Good Night Guarantee,’ promise, Premier Inns across the UK are providing quiet guest room environments with help from retrofit Norseal acoustic door seals. Acoustics for around 400 Premier Inn bedroom doors have been improved through a number of retrospective acoustic refurbishments including fitting hundreds of Norseal NOR820 surfacemounted automatic drop seals, which are perfect for retrofit applications. By fixing Norseal seals to existing hotel room doors, the hotel’s acoustics are improved for a peaceful night’s sleep for guests, with acoustic sealing efficiency of up to 92 per cent. NOR820 drop seals are engineered with retrofit in mind to make it the best method for enhancing the acoustic performance of existing doors.

5 Regents Dr, Prudhoe NE42 6PX

T: 01661 830088 E: sales@norseal.co.uk

www.norseal.co.uk

Pyroguard

Breathing new life into historic buildings

Once a powerhouse of the industrial era, London’s Coal Drops Yard is now a thriving retail destination. In transforming the 150-year-old buildings, fire safety was a critical consideration, particularly with the high levels of anticipated footfall – all without compromising on the aesthetics of the project. To achieve this, Pyroguard supplied in excess of 150m2 of Pyroguard Protect toughened fire-rated glass to various classifications – including E60, EW120 and EI60 – to the project, fulfilling the architect’s safety requirements, while delicately balancing the need for aesthetic excellence to contribute to the repurposing of these historic buildings. Providing protection against flames, smoke and radiated heated, Pyroguard Protect toughened fire-rated glass can be custom-manufactured, providing the flexibility required to deliver on ambitious architectural projects.

International House, Millfield Ln, Saint Helens WA11 9GA

T: 01942 710720 E: info@pyroguard.eu

www.pyroguard.eu/en

Cooke Brothers

Architectural Continuous hinges by Cooke Brothers

he Phoenix Interleaf hinge uniquely combines the strength of continuous fixing points along the entire length of the door, with the benefit of anti-finger trapping on the knuckle side. Coupled with an aesthetically stylish and streamlined sightline, Phoenix Continuous hinges are designed to enhance and compliment the visual appearance of any door set. Sitting directly on the door and frame creating the necessary 3mm gap, allowing for the fixing of an intumescent strip for fire doors. Compatible with 44mm and 54mm thicknesses, timber and steel door sets. A reduced ligature option is available where self-harm is possible. Its unique design provides strong and robust hinging solutions whilst maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design. Tested to BSEN 1935 Grade 14 (160kg) and CE marked.

Northgate, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8TL T: 01922 740001 E: sales@cookebrothers.co.uk

www.cookebrothers.co.uk

GEZE UK

An evolution in GEZE design

A popular GEZE product is now available in a new and improved design as part of an eco-friendly, heat-saving solution. The latest ECdrive T2 has all advantages of the previous ECdrive but with enhanced features and is offered as a complete package with the new thermally separated profile system – the GCprofile Therm.

Slimmer than its predecessor, the ECdrive T2 has a reduced cover height of 100mm compared to 120mm. Its sleek design is aesthetically pleasing, less obtrusive, provides smoother running and can be installed in a wide range of buildings. It is suitable for high traffic areas for standard, or escape and rescue route doors.

Blenheim Way, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SY

T: 01543 443000 E: info.uk@geze.com

www.geze.co.uk

Crittall

Crittall screens at the heart of new innovation centre

Crittall Innervision steel screens and doors are a key design element in the transformation of a former Grade II listed post office in as the town’s new hub for business start-ups. The two parts of the building are linked by a covered courtyard, described as a multi-function open social space which is where Innervision steel screens and doors, based on Crittall’s Corporate W20 profiles, have been used. Acting as glass walls for individual workspaces, they also look out onto the social space to encourage collaborative partnership working and interaction between the new occupants of The BIS. The seven bespoke screens, some incorporating doors, are finished in black Duralife powder coating and enhance the transmission of light.

Francis House, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3UN T: 01376 530800 E: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk

www.crittall-windows.co.uk

Reflex-Rol

Are we taking Solar shading seriously?

Adjustable sun needs adjustable shading. This problem doesn’t occur every day and when it does it is only for a part of the day and only part of the year, but it will be back again next year and the year after that and you get the message. So why not sort it now? Fit Reflex-Rol roller blinds, which give control of winter glare whilst improving privacy, reducing summer hear gain and reducing winter heating bills (by improving night time insulation). They even continue to give good levels natural light with plenty of outward daytime vision. Solve the problems of low angles of winter sun and take the benefits the whole year round. Reflex-Rol have been installing adjustable window shading roller blinds in the UK for over 30 years. A selection of hardware systems to suit the great majority of window types, industry leading solar filter/shade fabrics with the experience to recommend and install real solar shading solutions.

Ryeford Hall, Ryeford, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7PU

T: 01989 750 704 E: info@reflex-rol.co.uk

www.reflex-rol.co.uk

Washroom Washroom

Innovative materials driving washroom design

When it comes to washroom facilities, material choice is always a vital part of the design process. Innovative new materials, which offer exceptional durability together with design versatility, are ideal for projects demanding exacting aesthetic and performance standards as Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom explains. “As a company, we’re always looking for new materials we can manufacture with to create products that not only look attractive, but are hardwearing and practical in equal measure,” he said. “We’ve recently developed an additional option on our popular Alto toilet cubicle range, combining the traditional high pressure laminate cubicle construction with solid surfacing edging.”

Units 1-10 Hill Farm, Epping Lane, Abridge, Essex RM4 1TU T: 0800 999 8888 E: info@washroom.co.uk www.washroom.co.uk

CCL Wetrooms

CCL Wetrooms Launch Tilesure Waterproofing & Decoupling Membrane

Tilesure is a new Waterproofing and Decoupling Membrane, suitable for waterproofing timber and solid wetroom floors. It is a 1.4mm self-adhesive membrane containing a copolymer layer and polypropylene top fleece. With decoupling properties of 12mm, Tilesure accommodates any movement in the floor substrate, preventing the grout and floor tiles from cracking.

It can be installed simply and easily on-site at all temperatures and is ready to be tiled upon immediately. Tilesure is compatible with silicone sealants and creates a secure waterproof barrier that is guaranteed to remain waterproof for the life of the wetroom tiles.

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

www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

James Latham

Do

you think you know James Latham?

After trading for 262 years, we thought it was probably time to remind our customers what we do. Since importing our first timber into Liverpool in 1757, a lot has changed. In fact, we’ve moved on so far, that many people may not be aware of our full stock range and how we’ve entered new and exciting customer sectors. Why not click here to take a look at our new video, which shows our product lines in more detail. And if that’s not enough, to encourage customers to find out more about our product range, we’re running a competition throughout December and January, with a prize of a holiday in either Rioja, Spain or Helsinki, Finland! All you have to do is order a product that you haven’t ordered in the last six months. Simple, eh? Please visit our recently refreshed website lathamtimber.co.uk to find out more. aWith 12 locations throughout UK and Ireland, there’s bound to be a depot near you!

Unit 3, Swallow Park, Finway Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QU T: 0116 257 3415 E: marketing@lathams.co.uk

www.lathamtimber.co.uk

Closomat

Housing with care

The use of assistive technology in housing is receiving additional relevance with the publication of new research and strategies. According to Housing LIN, housing developers and providers can deliver enhanced benefits for residents by constructing more housing with care type properties. Toilet assistive technology manufacturer Closomat is urging that helpful fixtures are utilised to simultaneously deliver that independent living with care and reduce demand on healthcare services. Explains Robin Tuffley, Closomat marketing manager, “Provision of equipment such as toilet lifters and/or wash & dry (smart) toilets reduces reliance on care intervention, enabling people to undertake intimate tasks with little- or no- help. It improves hygiene and thus health. It reduces risk of falls. All are factors that would otherwise require healthcare intervention.

Building 1, Brooklands Place, Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SD T: 0800 374 076 E: info@clos-o-mat.com

www.closomat.co.uk

From flexible plywood to coloured MDF, laminates to hardwoods, decking to veneers, reinforced panels to acrylic stone, mouldable substrates to engineered timber, charred cladding to flame retardant OSB, non-slip surfaces to acoustic door blanks and more, there’s bound to be something at James Latham that you didn’t know about. To find out more, visit lathamtimber.co.uk or email info@lathams.co.uk

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