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Mather & Co In A Spin Over New Contract Win
Leading attraction and museum design consultancy Mather
& Co has won the contract to design and install the new
CentreCourt360 experience at Wimbledon. The new and
exciting experience, which will form part of the Wimbledon
Lawn Tennis Museum at The All England Lawn Tennis
Club, will feature a host of new and interactive technologies.
Mather & Co has been tasked with creating an attraction
which allows the visitor to gain a detailed insight into
how different people experience Centre Court. The 360
degree viewing platform will use state of the art panoramic
photographic technology, supplied by multimedia company
Testure.
[w] www.matherandco.com
City Gives Planning Consent For London’s Most
Luxurious New Hotel
The restoration of one of London’s best known buildings – 10
Trinity Square – has been recommended for planning approval
by the City of London Corporation.
US property company Thomas Enterprises has been working
with international architects Woods Bagot on the 45,000 sq m
project to create a hotel of the highest quality. It will convert
the Grade II* listed 10 Trinity Square into a 121-bedroom hotel
with spa and 30 apartments. 10 Trinity is the first venture for
established US-entrepreneur Stan Thomas into the UK market.
His company, Thomas Enterprises, bought the site in 2006.
[w] www.woodsbagot.com
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British Architects Design Cancer Centre For
Hurricane-Battered New Orleans
A cancer research centre designed by UK-based architects
RMJM in New Orleans - which is the least healthy state
in the US and which has the highest rate of cancer deaths
in the country - is now under construction. The Louisiana
Cancer Research Centre aims to address residents’ acute need
for quality healthcare. Louisiana has a neglected medical
infrastructure in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and this is
the first medical restoration initiative to get underway since
the disaster. Upon completion, the cancer centre will support
laboratories for 72 principal researchers and their teams, as
well as providing flexible research and office space.
[w] www.rmjm.com
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Purcell Miller Tritton Support Whitehall Streetscape
Leading architect and historic building consultant, Purcell
Miller Tritton, is pleased to announce the completion of
the first stages of a major programme of improvements to
London’s iconic Whitehall, where the practice is appointed
as project architect. The £25m ‘Whitehall Streetscape
Improvement Project’ sees the Cabinet Office and
Westminster City Council working together to deliver a major
reinvigoration of the urban environment in which people live
and work, as well as tourist sites.
The overarching aim of the scheme is to introduce more
robust security measures in a manner sympathetic to the
local environment and its historical setting, alongside other
improvements, in order to achieve a truly world-class built
environment.
[w] www.pmt.co.uk
Nightingale Associates Shortlisted For RIBA TPS Inspires New Thinking On Secure Airport
Design Award Design At Passenger Terminal Expo 2009
Nightingale Associates has been shortlisted for a RIBA design TPS has provided insight into how effective counter-
award for its £4m Renal & Cardiac Unit at West Wales General terrorist requirements can be incorporated into airport
Hospital in Carmarthen. The 1,300sqm state-of-the-art unit terminal design by introducing contemporary thinking
contains 26 dialysis stations and four isolation suites, as well as on the gap in provisions currently made in design and
a cardiac rehabilitation department, a rehab gym, testing suites security. Darius Aibara, an Associate Director with TPS’s
and staff administration. Nightingale Associates is one of six Security and Explosion Effects team, featured as one of
shortlisted entries for the 2009 awards. The RIBA Awards were the keynote speakers at 2009’s Passenger Terminal Expo; a
established to recognise ‘buildings that have made a substantial three-day annual event held this March at London’s ExCel
contribution to the local environment’, and are judged on a centre. TPS offered a timely opportunity to address a wide
regional level. The RIBA Awards have been running annually array of concerns - particularly in light of recent events in
since 1966. the UK such as the Glasgow Airport attack, coupled with
the ongoing general worldwide terrorist threat.
[w] www.nightingaleassociates.com
[w] www.tpsconsult.co.uk
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Sir Stephen Redgrave Opens
Middleton Arena To The Public
Middleton Sports Arena in Rochdale, designed by the
Manchester studio of BDP, will be officially opened by Sir
Stephen Redgrave later this month.
The 7,320 sq m building offers a broad range of activities
including sport, drama and music. There is a multi-use
auditorium (seating 550 as a theatre, or 1000 for other events),
swimming pools, a dry sports hall, a private gym, a dance
studio and squash courts.
The distinctive curved roof ‘wraps’ over the internal
accommodation of the building tightly. The form is devised
from a combination of the internal functions of the building
and the surrounding context of the scheme. Functionally,
the high point of the roof sits above the fly-tower of the
auditorium, with other accommodation arranged around in the
manner of a three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle.
The main foyer space sees these changes in level directly
expressed, to create a space which avoids the traditional
connotations of municipal leisure facilities with their
claustrophobic and poorly-lit corridors. As part of this strategy,
the squash courts are directly expressed as a single volume,
suspended above the entrance.
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Various internal elements are stacked upon one another and
are ‘colour-coded’ both internally and externally to express
and explain the various activities within the building. Internal
and external visual connections are encouraged between the
different parts of the building, allowing users of different
facilities to gain an understanding of the wide range of
activities within.
The main entrance has a large glazed façade, admitting
daylight and also acting as a beacon for the building day and
night, showing activity within. This theme is continued inside
with various activities visible from circulation areas.
Above the whole scheme, the major sweep of the roof
encapsulates the building, clad in a standing seam aluminium
system with a smooth underside that cantilevers beyond the
walls of the building on three sides. Inflated ETFE rooflights
are set into the roof to bring daylight into the heart of the
building.
The BDP sectors involved with the project included
Architect, Landscape Architect, Building Services
Engineers, Lighting Design and Acoustics Consultancy.
Peter Jenkins, Architect Director at BDP, said: “The
building was much anticipated by the local community
with over 10,000 people attending the open weekend
in January. It is great to now see the building in use, a
testament to the years of work put into the project by
the whole team. The client, designers and contractors
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have produced a big, complicated building on a very
tight budget.” Councillor Peter Williams: “This is an
absolutely fabulous facility and people are really going
to enjoy coming here. This is a stunning architectural
exemplar and a project we are extremely proud to have it
in Middleton.”
[w] www.bdp.com
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St Paul’s Cathedral Scoops RICS
London’s Project of the Year
Leading architect and historic building consultant, Purcell Miller Tritton, has been
recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for its part in the work of
the £40 million St Paul’s Cathedral Tercentenary Restoration which has been awarded
the London Project of the Year at the prestigious RICS Awards held recently in London.
The RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) Awards are a celebration of built
and natural environment projects that recognise excellence, value for money and a
commitment to building conservation.

The London Project of the Year Award recognises the 10 year scheme to revitalise St
Paul’s Cathedral carried out under the guidance of the Surveyor to the Fabric Martin
Stancliffe, who is a Senior Principal with Purcell Miller Tritton. This is the first time
in its long history that the building has been comprehensively restored inside and out.
The extensive programme of cleaning and repair has included interior and exterior
cleaning and refurbishment, re-lighting and liturgical project phases. The RICS award
also recognises the extensive work that has been carried out to improve provisions for
visitors with disabilities including a new entrance and lift.

Martin Stancliffe speaking on behalf of Purcell Miller Tritton said, “This award is
wonderful recognition of what a project of this scale involves.  Just as Sir Christopher
Wren could not have created St Paul’s in the first place without the support of many
professionals and craftsmen, so this project would never have been achieved without
the long-term commitment of a great team of skilled people.”

The St Paul’s Tercentenary Project now goes forward to the final awards ceremony in
October where it will compete with projects throughout the UK for the award of RICS
Project of the Year. Purcell Miller Tritton has also won East Midlands Project of the
Year for its work on Wollaton Hall and Deer Park in Nottingham, which will also be
competing for the ultimate title later this year.

Mark Goldspink who is Chief Executive at Purcell Miller Tritton said, “We are
delighted that RICS recognised our work on two such different projects. Both harness
traditional materials and techniques wherever possible and this was one of the key
design philosophies employed during the conservation work undertaken. I would like
to add my congratulations and thanks to everyone who has helped in both projects and
their achievement.”

[w] www.pmt.co.uk

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Archial Architects’ £6.7 Million Pollok Civic
Realm Officially Opened by Nicola Sturgeon
MSP and Shortlisted for Two Awards
Officially opened Wednesday 20th May by
Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for
Health & Wellbeing, the £6.7 million Pollok
Civic Realm, designed by Archial Architects, has
been shortlisted for two prestigious awards: a
RIBA Award, presented to the best new buildings
in the United Kingdom and a Best Regeneration
Project at the Scottish Design Awards 2009.
Built between the newly expanded Pollok Health
Centre and the Pollok Leisure Centre, Pollok
Civic Realm is a unique facility providing one
stop access to a range of complementary public
services delivered by partners in the public and
voluntary sectors. Forming part of the overall
Pollok Town Centre regeneration, it houses a
café, library, museum, child-care facilities and
other specialist social and healthcare related
services.
Russell Baxter of Archial Architects said,
“The idea behind this facility was to create a
colonnade providing a route interlinking the
Pollok community with the new transport
interchange and Silverburn shopping centre so
that people are drawn through the building and,
by virtue of this route, encouraged to make use of
their civil amenities. The philosophy underlying
the building design was to create a civic hub
that housed all the various essential aspects of
communal life under one roof. With that in mind,
the building seeks to create an all-inclusive space
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with all its constituents spiralling off from a
central reception desk.
The design sought to create the type of building
that members of the public would be familiar
with and feel comfortable within to encourage
them to spend time frequenting the various
aspects of the hub, and already there are
indications that this objective has been achieved
successfully.”
From a single entrance the public access the
refurbished leisure centre, new Pollok Library
and Pollok Kist, GSWRA, South West Stress
Centre, Citizens Advice Bureau, café and the
refurbished and expanded Health Centre. As
such, the Civic Realm also provides opportunities
for effective and innovative joint working
through co-location of services. Given the
multiple stakeholders involved in the Pollok
Civic Realm, the design process involved a
comprehensive consultation process.
Already, the pioneering Pollok Civic Realm
building is being tipped as an exemplar to which
future community hubs should aspire.
The Archial Group Plc employs around 200 staff
in Scotland, operating from offices in Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness.
[w] www.archialgroup.com
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this months contributors :

Andy Patel, Divisional Technical Manager

of Kingspan Insulated Panels

Andrew Denham of Umicore VMZINC

Dave Bulless, Biometric Specialist,

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
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Architect and journalist Christopher Sykes

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“Get the habit of analysis- analysis will in time

enable synthesis to become your habit of mind.”

Frank Lloyd Wright

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Practical Energy Efficiency
by Andy Patel, Divisional Technical Manager of Kingspan Insulated Panels
Improving the energy efficiency of
all buildings is widely recognised as
a crucial part of reducing our carbon
footprint and arresting the effects of
climate change. Although much of the
focus is on renewable technologies and
better efficiency in new properties, we
cannot afford to neglect the importance
of refurbishing older buildings as they
are responsible for the majority of
building carbon emissions.
Within the context of the government’s
stated aim of cutting 80% carbon
emissions by 2050, a new report
from independent consultants Caleb
Management Services has highlighted
how the widespread refurbishment of
existing buildings is often a missed
opportunity to reduce carbon emissions
and make significant savings on
operational costs. So what is the most
effective and practical way to include
a significant improvement to energy
efficiency within refurbishment
projects?
First, let’s look at what is required
by legislation. The 2006 Approved
Documents L1B and L2B to the
Building Regulations set standards
for the conservation of fuel and
power in domestic and non-domestic
refurbishment projects, but these are
below what is ideally required to meet
the 2050 target.
Then there is the issue of Energy
Performance Certificates (EPC’s), or
in the case of public buildings Display
Energy Certificates (DEC’s). EPC’s
are regarded by the government as
the principle driver behind improving
energy efficiency, as a poor rating
suggests that a building may be
costly to heat and run, a definite
black mark when it comes to selling
or leasing. In requiring a certificate
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showing the energy consumption of
a public building to be displayed in a
prominent place DEC’s are expected
to have a similar effect. A shocking
1 in 6 public buildings are currently
operating at a ‘G’ – the lowest possible
energy efficiency rating.
Improving energy efficiency during
refurbishment above and beyond
current ADL1B and 2B levels will help
to reduce carbon emissions, achieve
a better EPC/DEC rating and bring
down building running costs. The
Caleb Management Services report
has examined the issues surrounding
energy efficiency in non-domestic
refurbishment and has produced some
important findings in this respect.
It outlines the benefit of ensuring
refurbished buildings can achieve
an EPC/DEC rating of “C” and
importantly it shows how aiming to
refurbish all existing non-domestic
building stock by 2022 to the “C”
rating is likely to have a short payback
period of less than five years, after
which time the refurbishment would
have paid for itself and would actually
begin to save money with a total energy
cost saving of over £40 billion between
2010 and 2022. The full report can be improvement is to refurbish the high levels of thermal performances apartment blocks. Projects often climate change. The report by Caleb
found at: ww.kingspanpanels.com/ building envelope with PIR composite into the long term. If energy demand a striking and contemporary Management Services has served
Resource_Centre/Research.aspx panels. These products offer excellent efficiency is not maintained then fuel look and so ideally cladding and to highlight the fact that there is a
thermal efficiency, with factory formed consumption and costs will rise, and roofing products should be able to financially viable method of achieving
Significantly in these tough jointing and the PIR core helping to further costly remedial or replacement provide this and high levels of thermal improved energy efficiency, crucially
economic times, Caleb also ensure excellent air tightness and U- work may be needed to rectify the performance. Available in a range within a short payback period. The
highlights the potential for new jobs values as low as 0.16 W/m²K, which problem. When considered alongside of styles and finishes, composite thermal performance of composite
under a programme of accelerated is comfortably below current ADL2B the recent hikes in fuel prices, cladding panels provide design flexibility too, panels can play a big part here, helping
refurbishment. The estimate is that requirements - the relevant standard and roofing systems that will not lose making them suitable for a range of to meet the government’s 2050 target,
such a scheme could create up to for the non-domestic refurbishment performance over time can offer peace refurbishment projects from big sheds getting high EPC/DEC ratings and
75,000 long-term “green collar” discussed by Caleb - and should help in of mind. through to residential blocks. reducing running costs whilst offering
jobs, offering a major boost to the achieving an EPC/DEC rating of “C” the design flexibility demanded by
beleaguered building industry. or above. Of course, this must all be seen It is clear that energy efficient different types of refurbishment
alongside the design requirements refurbishment of existing buildings project.
One of the simplest yet most effective Furthermore, these panels are highly of refurbishment, especially for must play a central role in addressing
ways to achieve the suggested durable and can help to ensure reliable commercial developments such as the issues of carbon emissions and [w] www.kingspanpanels.com
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Zinc Cladding – A Vision
Of Sustainability
By Andrew Denham of Umicore VMZINC
While the increasing specification
of zinc owes much to its versatility,
comments from architects invariably
confirm that factors other than just
design scope have influenced their
choice. Of course, it helps if the end
result is visually distinctive, and indeed
diverse projects throughout the UK are
providing an effective ‘shop window’
for what can be achieved.
Zinc outperforms all other metals
in terms of sustainability and the
contribution it can make, for example,
to performance against the Code for
Sustainable Homes has prompted its
use for housing at both ends of the cost
spectrum.
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VM Zinc’s Anthra-Zinc® and Quartz-
Zinc® continue to age normally and,
being non-ferrous, are self-protecting,
corrosion resistant and effectively
maintenance-free.
The subdued shades of their red, green
and blue Pigmento® range provide
subtle tonal variation that just isn’t
available with other metals. In order to
guarantee long-term colour integrity,
colours such as these rely on the
use of mineral pigments rather than
chromium based additives or processes
such as powder coating.
Details of personal reasons for
choosing zinc make interesting
reading. David Pierce of architects
Urban Salon commented, “We recently
specified zinc for the first time for
the design of Falmouth School’s new
Design and Technology block. We
wanted the building to appear as a
series of folded planes, with the walls
and roof clad in the same material.

It was crucial that the product we

With zinc cladding, in terms of pure
aesthetics systems work effectively
with virtually any building material
- timber, natural stone, brick, concrete
and structural glass to name but a
few. Standing seam, interlocking
(with recessed joints) and overlapping
vertical and horizontal panel systems
are available in pre-weathered colours
to provide a fully developed, stable
natural patination. Colours such as
specified worked as well on both
surfaces, and using zinc meant that
we didn’t need to compromise on this.
We were seduced by the Anthra-Zinc
finish; the contrast between the black
and grey zinc and the exposed timber
is very powerful”.
For the £4.5 million refurbishment and
extension of the Pier Arts Centre in
Stromness, Reiach and Hall specified
VM Zinc Plus®, again in Anthra-Zinc.
Architect David Anderson explained,
“The product was chosen for its known
performance in a typically harsh
marine environment. The new building
extends and links the existing Pier
Arts Centre buildings and comprises
a simple two and a half storey pitched
roof structure, recalling the various
seafront warehouses that pepper
Stromness foreshore. In order to
signify the public use of the building,
we chose to abstract its form by
cladding most of it in one material.
Zinc provided continuity of material
for the south facing roof, rear wall
and gable. It also fulfilled our desire
to clad the ribs to the fully glazed
north-facing roof and wall. The
Anthra-Zinc colour is very muted and
responds well to thin, low northern
light revealing subtle changes in plane
and texture, particularly when viewed
from a distance.  Closer inspection is
rewarded by the richness of the hand-
built quality. The resulting building
and its construction is not traditional
yet it has a resonance with the place”.
From a technical perspective, the
ability to work and shape zinc makes
it an ideal cladding material. Being
0.8mm thick and installed directly
onto plywood, the VM Zinc Plus
standing seam cladding system is
extremely malleable and able to
follow very complex forms. An 18mm
thick plywood substrate is a basic
requirement, but this can be in 2
sheets of 9mm or even 3 of 6mm. This
not only allows the plywood to flow
and curve smoothly at tight radii, but
also gives the zinc a completely rigid
support which limits any potential for
impact damage at low level.
Demonstrating this principle, the new
£12.5 million, 3-storey, rectilinear
frame University of Cambridge Centre
for the Physics of Medicine building
shows how the simplicity of curvature
can provide an eye-catching point of
focus.
Systems in aluminium normally
require coating and consequent
maintenance, and where welding is
required the coating has to be removed
and repainted. By contrast, zinc’s
patina may have to be removed for
soldering, but re-forms naturally.
Zinc is less visually intrusive on the
skyline and by virtue of its visual
compatibility with so many materials
can co-exist in many environments.
There can perhaps be no better
endorsement of the value of zinc than
the introduction of aluminium systems
with a zinc pre-weathered coating,
albeit usually at a delicate thickness
of only 5 microns. Tacit acceptance
indeed of providing what is essentially
a living skin.
[w] www.vmzinc.co.uk

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Biometrics –
The Future Of Locking !
Dave Bulless, Biometric Specialist, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
looks at the futuristic new technology designed to control access.
Biometrics has come of age and
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
is at the forefront of the revolution
with some sophisticated and proven
hardware.
While many biometric technologies
and companies are in a start up
phase, Ingersoll Rand has decades of
experience and an unparalleled track
record, with over 70000 installations
across the world. These include the
Northern Ireland Prison Service, the
US State Department, Japan Automatic
Power Company, Ben Gurion
International Airport, Rotterdam
Harbour and the Port of Felixstowe.
Biometrics is the science of studying
physical characteristics of a person
such as finger prints, hand geometry
or eye structure in order to identify
them. Of course, using the body to
prove unique identification is not new.
Fingerprinting has been around for
many years (for example, Historians
have found examples of thumbprints
being used as a means of unique
identification on clay seals in ancient
China). More recently, DNA profiling
has become a popular method of
identification, albeit one not suited to
everyday life.
However, biometrics technology has
now taken a large leap forward with
technological developments allowing
analysis of a persons finger, hand,
iris and, more recently, the face. This
technology is becoming increasingly
main stream and is no longer in the
realms of science fiction and high
security applications.
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Fingerprint Readers
Fingerprint readers are a secure
and low cost biometric solution
for access control points that have
minimal traffic flow and small user
populations. Fingerprint readers
analyse fingerprints located between
the tip of a finger and first knuckle.
An image is captured by a patented
algorithm, which then extracts unique
points from the image and converts
the data into a unique mathematical
template. They are particularly suited
for gaining access to secure areas such
as key rooms or areas such as computer
rooms, document control facilities and
laboratories. What’s more, the system
can be easily integrated into new or
existing electronic access control
systems to provide a quick and easy
retro-fit solution.
Hand Readers also be used as time and attendance 3d Facial Recognition which will require all truck drivers to is an added boon. Not only is
terminals ensuring accuracy of biometrically identify themselves. security heavily improved, but better
Biometric hand readers are more robust payrolls. This saves money compared The latest and most fascinating accounting and attendance records can
than fingerprint readers. The reader with traditional clocking in/out time technology involves facial recognition. By combining smart cards with be maintained.
simultaneously analyses more than cards, eliminates fraud known as The 3D facial recognition system biometric identification not only
31,000 points and 90 measurements ‘buddy punching’ where someone can directs structured, invisible light onto has security levels increased, but Biometric access control is becoming
of an individuals’ hand – including double for someone else and provides a subject’s face to create a facial grid cargo handling times have reduced the standard system for access control
length, width, thickness and surface the most accurate time and attendance of 40,000 measurable data points. The significantly. Linked to a centralised for both small and large-scale sites.
area – to verify that the person using solution on the market. system performs multiple facial scans internet based system movement of Many companies have employed
the device is really who he or she and comparisons against a database of goods are tracked and efficiency is biometrics to control access and not
claims to be. The system eliminates Iris Recognition stored images and corresponding data, greatly improved. just for sensitive areas. Building
the need of creating, administering performing accurate identification sites have recently successfully used
and maintaining card-based access Iris recognition uses a camera to at sub-second speeds, from which Hand geometry was chosen for its handreaders as well as places such
control systems, eliminates the risk of capture a live image of the iris and authorised persons are confirmed for ability to cope with the harsh weather as the Port of Rotterdam, Selfridges,
fraud and is the most proven biometric to generate an iris-code. This is then access.  conditions at the port and because BNFL Sellafield and top London
system available today. compared with a reference image it was widely accepted by the truck Hotels.
stored in the system database.  Access Biometrics In Practice drivers over other biometric systems.
The system is particularly suited is granted if both images match. The [w] security.ingersollrand.co.uk
to high volume, high throughput size of the database has no impact on Biometric hand geometry readers The ability to integrate biometric
access points and for high security accuracy of recognition within the have been installed at the Port of systems into existing time &
environments. Hand readers can process of identification.  Felixstowe as Phase 1 of a project attendance and payroll software
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Keeping The Outside Out
Architect and journalist Christopher Sykes discusses entrance soil
removal and best practice to improve design and reduce lifecycle costs
It is well-known that about 80% of
dirt entering a building comes in on
the soles of feet (in public buildings,
such as schools, it is probably more;
in private ones, less). Soil also comes
in on wheelchairs or can be blown in
by the wind. It costs a lot of money to
remove and to keep interiors safe and
looking good but there are solutions.
What is less well-known is that an
individual brings in nearly two-thirds
of a gram per day of soil on his or her
shoes. That may not sound much but
if, for example, 300 people enter each
day it would mean a kilogram of dirt
over a 5 day period and the cost to
remove is reckoned to be over £800.
These are interesting statistics that can
be debated but, in reality, it very much
easier to stop the stuff coming it all.
As we all know, precautions taken to
reduce and, hopefully, totally eliminate
exterior dirt will radically reduce
the costs of maintenance as well as
dramatically improve the interior.
Getting It Right
The most relevant Standard is BS
7953: 1999 Entrance Flooring Systems
(Parts 4 and 5) which rather states the
obvious:- ‘The function of entrance
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flooring should be to reduce the
incidence of slippery accidents by
reducing soil and moisture tracked onto
hard floor surfaces; to protect the life
of interior floors by reducing abrasive
soil; to reduce cleaning requirements.
To fulfil these functions an entrance
floor must remove and retain soil, be
easy to clean and maintain and must
retain its physical characteristics.’
To do all this effectively is a science in
itself. For an entrance matting system
to work effectively, it has to do several
things – remove moisture, grit and dirt
(plus in some case mud and snow);
it has to retain this external detritus
and stop it penetrating the interior
and soiling the immediate entrance
surfaces; it must be of sufficient area
that it relates to the strides taken by
people entering the building and their
different footwear; it must remove
or conceal the residual dirt from the
surface so that it is not tracked in by
the next person (which is why coir
matting is difficult); it must be easy
to clean and/or remove the residual
dirt; finally, it has to look pristine and
complement the interior (for, in the
same way as dirty windows are not
tolerated, entrance matting is as much
a part of interior design as any other
element.).
The days of the token coir mat are
long gone. In fact, Clause 9.1.3 of the
latest British Standard states, ‘Dirt
collecting matting should be of dense
construction...Deep pile carpets and
coir matting on the surface of the floor
or within a matwell should not be
used.’ Short mattings are also useless
because they will be stepped over.
Busy people no longer have the time to
stand and wipe their shoes. Today, the
really clever entrance matting should
do all the dirty work for them without
them noticing. To achieve all this, you
may need a primary exterior barrier,
certainly a secondary one, perhaps
even a tertiary one. In extreme cases,
you will need to vary the materials
– start with brush system underfoot
for aggressive cleaning and gravitate
through an open grid onto a carpet-like
surface.
Clearly, the greater the area of
entrance matting, the greater amount
of soil which is removed. BS
7953 recommends that at least the
circumference of a wheelchair should
make contact with the entrance
flooring. The first mat stepped is the
one that will scrape and remove most
of the dirt and it must be stepped on at
least once with each foot - that means
at least a 2m run. The secondary
matting is the one which will largely
remove moisture and dry the shoes.
In theory, this is a longer process
which means a longer run of matting
- 5-6m in the direction of traffic is
recommended.
The problem, of course, is that
there may be length laterally across
the entrance but not directionally.
Designwise it would be strange to
have, say, a 5m run of straight staircase
width entrance matting leading up
to the reception desk or lifts. Clever
manufacturers and designers know
how to meet both these aesthetic and
physical requirements.
An interesting growing practice
in retail facilities is to open up the
entrance and do away the unsightly
anti-shoplifting devices. By using
metal-free entrance matting, and by
concealing the electronic devices
underneath, aesthetics and cleanliness
can be improved without loss of
security.
Performance in practice
Informed suppliers of entrance
flooring should provide helpful advice
and be able to show, through case
studies or otherwise, exactly how
their particular matting will perform.
One of the leaders is international
matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders
(Plastex) who produce the Frontrunner
Entrance Flooring System which
comprises several options and, as
far as slip resistance performance is
concerned, meets the international
standards of DIN 51130 (R11) and
ASTM F 1677 (Dry 0.6/Wet 0.6).
Plastex also offers a very detailed 20
page guide which demonstrates the
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choice, solutions and aftercare in order
to achieve the very best results.
Today, to ignore the need for a high
performance entrance flooring system
can have both legal and financial
repercussions, with the potential for
dirty interiors and the risk of slips.
Entrance matting is therefore one
of the more important decisions a
designer or facilities manager can
take. Entrance matting not only
has to perform superbly but has to
complement the design and colours
of the interior. Image is important;
low costs are vital. Not many other
building components have to multi-task
so much, so often and for so long and
be so cost effective!
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picture perfect projects:

Kährs 26

Stannah Lifts 28

Victorian Woodworks 30

Levolux 32
innovations

Hunter Douglas 34
Permarock 36

Sikkens 38

Expanded Metal 40

Wicona 42
building

Glas Facades 44

Stoakes Systems 46

Contour Casings 48

“Beauty is the oracle that speaks to us all”

Luis Barragan

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Kährs And Reflex
Sports Join Forces
Europe’s largest wood flooring manufacturer, Kährs has formed a
new partnership with Reflex Sports Ltd – the UK’s leading supplier
of engineered timber sports floor systems. The new partnership
will centre on the specification of Kährs all-in-one Activity Floor,
bringing the product’s performance and installation benefits to new
markets within the sports and leisure sector.
Featuring integral shock-absorption and reinforcement properties,
Kährs Activity Floor can be laid directly onto a level subfloor,
eliminating the need for additional battens and fittings. During
installation, Kährs glueless Woodloc® joint gives strength,
perfect joints between boards and enables the floor to be laid
50% more quickly than a traditional sports floor; it can also
be easily removed for relaying elsewhere, if required. Activity
floor is available in Oak, Beech and Hard Maple, and in new Oak
Mocha; all options have a durable satin lacquer prefinish for easy
maintenance.

Kährs Activity Floor is fully compliant to DIN and new EU standards

and is the official FISAF floor for the World & European Aerobics
Championships through to 2011.

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Seven Stannah Lifts
Products For JD Sports
Fashion Plc In Liverpool
Major UK sports fashion retailer, JD Sports Fashion Plc, has chosen leading UK independent lift manufacturer,
Stannah Lifts, for all people and goods moving requirements within their brand new branch at the heart of the
Paradise Project in Liverpool One. This project is part of a £920 million, 42 acre urban regeneration programme
spanning 3 years, culminating in 2008 with Liverpool becoming European Capital of Culture.
A 2-stop, 8-person Maxilift MXL passenger lift marries bespoke luxury with heavy-duty performance and full DDA
compliance. A brushed stainless steel finish inside and out is enhanced by an eight spot downlighter-effect
suspended ceiling, voice annunciator and half-height rear mirror. Complementary ceramic floor tiles lend continuity
to every level served. Available with traction or hydraulic drive, structure supported or wall-mounted models and
with or without motor rooms, Stannah’s Maxilift range of 6-16 person passenger lifts caters for various building
types, heights, restrictions and budgets.
Featuring brushed stainless steel with glass panel balustrades and matt black, extra-slim handrail guide frames, two
A2S escalators combine heavy-tread transport with exceptional durability and minimal maintenance. The escalators
are available in three models offering a wide range of materials and finishes for a flexible selection of configurations
to enhance their surroundings.
Last but not least, four 50kg Microlifts effect the speedy exchange of smaller merchandise between stock rooms and
fitting floors in this vibrant flagship store. Available in capacities up to 100kg, these lifts operate within rapidly-
erected, structure-supported frames, with installation swift and simple, subject to builder’s work.

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Victorian Woodworks Celebrate
With ‘Another Landmark’
Timber flooring manufacturer, Victorian Woodworks have
been supplying their luxury flooring solutions to the UK’s
premier hospitality and leisure venues for over twenty years,
and their products and unsurpassed knowledge of wood
flooring continues to be very much in demand.
When one of the capital’s most prestigious five star hotels,
The Landmark London, recently redesigned their restaurant
and bar, Victorian Woodworks were delighted to provide
something a little different for the flooring design solution.
Sympathetically refurbished as twotwentytwo restaurant
and bar, this popular venue combines classic sophistication
with eclectic style – which, along with the diverse modern-
European menu and delicious wine list, makes it the perfect
gathering spot in the fashionable Marylebone area for drinks,
lunch or dinner.
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Victorian Woodworks’ Natural End Grain Woodblocks were
chosen for this project, as they portray a timeless and
warm appeal, coupled with superb durability that is a vital
component of a hospitality environment – they also create
a particular feature within the overall design of the new
twotwentytwo.
Phil Wilson, of Victorian Woodworks remarked, “We were
exceptionally thrilled with the finished floor within the
twotwentytwo restaurant and bar – another unique solution
from our range. Guests of the grand and luxurious Landmark
London will enjoy a sumptuous experience, as the interior
décor and exterior architecture of this luxury five star hotel
is simply majestic”.
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Solar Shading From The UK’s
Number One Specialist
Levolux offers a comprehensive range of solar
shading products, designed to control light, heat
and glare. Levolux designs, manufactures, installs
and maintains solar shading systems to the very
highest standards.
External Shading
Our products incorporate the very latest innovations
in solar shading, utilising materials with unique
qualities, engineered to be energy efficient and to
create a comfortable, cool environment.
Internal Shading
From manually operated roller blinds to bespoke
automated window blinds. Levolux solutions are
tailored to meet specific requirements, incorporating
standard or custom made fabrics and textiles.
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Ventilation Louvres
Designed to screen plant and equipment, with
excellent weather exclusion and ventilation
properties, our louvre systems are flexible in design
to incorporate doors, insect screens and acoustic
panels as required.
Acoustic Fabric Walling
Levolux offers a range of acoustic fabric walling with
effective sound insulation and a variety of colours,
fabrics and finishes to create an eye-catching design
feature.
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The Travelodge Hotel
With The 5-Star Facade
Hunter Douglas façades have been used to fulfil the five-star brief
of the new Southwark Travelodge in the heart of London’s Bankside
quarter. The key objective for the 202-bedroom, eight-storey
hotel in Union Street was to ensure that it fully complemented the
award-winning Palestra building next door, the stunning home of
the London Development Agency.
Travelodge architects Dexter Moren Associates set out to achieve a
design that would not compete with the Palestra but which would
pick up on its scale and nuances to create a landmark building in
its own right.
As a result, Hunter Douglas’s high quality QuadroClad ventilated
rainscreen façade system was specified in combination with fully
integrated recess windows and glazing elements, also supplied by
the façade and sun control manufacturer.
One striking and unusual aspect of the facade was the installation
of six-metre-high panels and windows, each spanning two floors of
the hotel to create the impression of scale. The facade design was
further enhanced with a jutting architectural feature at the top
corner of the building.

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Uniquely
Expressive Facades
The design and creation of building façades
demands products that are functional and
aesthetic, durable and decorative and which
can be used alongside natural materials,
such as timber and stone, or to contrast
with other materials such as glass and
metals.
The extensive range of decorative renders,
coatings, finishes and effects available
from PermaRock provides the designer
with unprecedented freedom to create
uniquely expressive façades and interesting
architectural designs. PermaRock Exterior
Render Systems and PermaRock External
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Wall Insulation Systems can be finished
plainly or with texture, in bright, bold
colours or neutral or earth shades, with
decorative tiles, brick or stone effects.
Three dimensional texture can be
introduced in the form of architectural
profiles, allowing the creation of stylish
detailing, mouldings, cornices and the
like, whilst simulated blockwork, ashlar,
relief banding or sweeping curves can
be introduced to add further expression.
PermaRock are as careful in developing
products that achieve a traditional
appearance, such as brick, stonework or
rustication as we are with fulfiling the
needs of contemporary architecture, with
bright and bold, innovative and challenging
decorative finishes & effects.
At the turn of the century PermaRock
created a sensation in the field of colour
for buildings by the introduction into the
UK of the 3D-System developed by Europe’s
leading building façade systems designers,
Caparol. The 1350 complementary colour
shades and combinations of the 3D-System
are based on a three dimensional colour
sphere, developed to give maximum scope
for the creation of beautiful and distinctive
exteriors and interiors for buildings. The
3D-System provides a complete set of
harmonious and complimentary colours for
exterior wall coatings, through-coloured
renders and colourful Decoline tiles as well
as for interior and exterior enamels and
wood finishes.
The pure inorganic pigments give total
reliability in colour fastness, weather
resistance and UV stability. The origin
of all 3D-System colours are the three
primary colours - Red, Blue and Yellow.
By intermixing these primary colours, the
Secondary Colours - Orange, Violet and
Green are derived. Further blending of these
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colours gives rise to a wider spectrum of
colours. The permutations are limitless as
are the possibilities for new shades and
hues: In short, the colour wheel is endless.
Where buildings are concerned, aesthetics
and perception rules that some categories
of colour are more harmonious and popular
than others.
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Sikkens Sustains
Hamilton Development
Sikkens products have been recognised as
environmentally responsible in a prestigious
urban development in Scotland that has been
designed as a testament to environmental and
energy efficiency.
Located on former derelict land at the edge
of Hamilton town centre, the homes on Miller
Street advocate how modern sustainable
design can be achieved in a busy urban
environment, and the inclusion of the Sikkens
Cetol BL21 plus water-based coatings with
their lower carbon footprint, fitted in with the
overall design requirements.
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BL 21 plus offers a reduction in VOC emissions,
due to the replacement of oil-based solvents
with water, which also offers a quick drying
solution, saving on time and associated
costs. The residential development comprises
26 units in four blocks and follows an
inspirational design by Hypostyle Architects.
Each of the four blocks has a thick, super
insulated timber clad wall facing onto the
main road and these have been protected
using Sikkens Cetol BL21 plus wood coating.
These huge clad walls act as a physical barrier
against the outside conditions, which include
the sometimes harsh Scottish climate and the
noise pollution from the road. Due to their
sheer size, they had to appear aesthetically
pleasing, a challenge easily met by the Cetol
BL21 plus coating.
“We used the Cetol BL21 plus on the Douglas
Fir timber because of its appearance but also
because of its environmental properties,”
explains Steven Rae, project architect
at Hypostyle. “The whole theme of the
development is sustainability and the Sikkens
product fitted neatly into the specification
requirements.”
Innovative, environmentally friendly design
techniques have been applied throughout the
development, ensuring that the homes have
minimal effect on the environment. “As timber
is a highly sustainable construction material,
we have made extensive use of it in the scheme
and by protecting it with Cetol BL21 plus, we
have been able to maintain the sustainable
theme to the highest degree possible,”
continues Mr Rae.
Sikkens Cetol BL21 plus is an alkyd/acrylic
coating which absorbs into the timber surface,
offering full protection against the damaging
effects of sunlight and weathering, and
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allows the flexibility necessary for the natural
movement of timber.
The design was chosen through a competition
promoted by clients, Clyde Valley Housing
Association in conjunction with Communities
Scotland and Hamilton Ahead (South
Lanarkshire Council). Miller Street utilises
passive and active principles to ensure an
environmentally friendly design ranging from
thermal walls to solar panel technology,
creating a sustainable community on a
particularly tight urban site.
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Expanded Metal has been produced from the same site
in Hartlepool for 120 years. Traditionally seen as an
industrial material and often hidden; expanded metal is
now recognised as a powerful tool in architecture and
interior design.

Expanded metal mesh is now at the forefront of modern

design, evident on such illustrious contemporary
structures as the New Museum of Contemporary Art in
New York, the New Vic and London’s Stephen Lawrence
Centre. It is increasingly been used in interior design
projects it is an ideal material for shopping fittings,
bars, balustrades or even purely for decorative purposes.

The overriding advantage of the material for designers

is its versatility and adaptability offering a unique
multifaceted styling tool. The huge choice of patterns
and finishes available present an unlimited design
palette, including circular, slotted, hexagonal and
squared as well as the traditional diamond.

The versatility of the materials allows enhanced

creativity for the interior designer and represents a cost
efficient option that is strong and aesthetically, can be
molded into a myriad of design opportunities.

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Double Skin Façade For Award-Winning
Research Centre Constructed Using Wicona
Unitised Curtain Walling
The double skin façade for the multi award-winning Beatson Cancer scaffolding. This method improves quality control and site safety,
Research Facility at the University of Glasgow, was constructed and can reduce time on site by up to 70 per cent for earlier fitting
using Wicona unitised curtain walling. out, completion and occupation.

Designed by Reiach and Hall and built by Balfour Beatty, the £12m
scheme is a world centre of excellence for cancer research. It
takes the form of a transparent crystalline cube, which reflects the
advanced nature of the research and contrasts with the historic
nature of the site and the surrounding
walled garden.
Unitised solutions are particularly suited to more complex and
bespoke façade designs, such as at the Beatson Institute, and are
ideal for constrained city centre sites with restricted access and
limited storage space for materials.

Wicona unitised curtain walling has

been used to create a complex, bespoke
double skin façade, which allowed the
building to maximise light transmission
whilst reducing solar gain. The tall
glazed units allow light into the centre
of the building and its laboratories,
helping to provide an inspirational
working environment and attractive
views.

Each double skin unitised panel carries

a pane of laminated structurally bonded
glass on the outside, with a double
glazed unit behind. Insulated opaque
glass conceals services, and the third
face of the external glass is fritted.
The pattern was designed as an art
piece by artist Alan Johnston, and
provides an unusual solar screen, and
reduces the amount of UV light entering the building.
The Beatson Institute has already won a number of awards,
The façade units are up to 3.9m high and 1.6m wide and were including a Civic Trust Award and the Glasgow Institute of
prefabricated and glazed off site, reducing installation time and Architects Supreme Award and Best Healthcare Project Award.
improving quality control.
The new building accommodates seminar rooms, a lecture theatre,
Ian Hopkins, Project Manager at Balfour Beatty Construction, social areas and laboratories with support spaces for 250 staff.
added, “We would estimate that the unitised approach reduced It is located within a historic walled garden, surrounded by the
site erection time by around 50 per cent. This was an important mature grounds of the Garscube Estate on the outskirts of Glasgow.
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façade construction.”

Nick Richardson, Project Architect at Reiach and Hall, added, “This

is an internationally important institution. The client wanted a
high degree of transparency and natural light into the centre of
the building, but the nature of the research demanded a very
precise and constant internal temperature.” The Wicona unitised
approach allows the façade panels to be fully glazed and sealed in
a controlled factory environment, before being delivered to site for
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Stylish Composite Windows And Doors
The recent introduction of Vision 3000 composite windows and doors by London-based Glas
Facades Ltd, means that specifiers no longer have to compromise between natural light and
thermal performance in a building. The combination wood and aluminium windows can be
double or triple glazed and are available in Finished Pine, Natural Pine, Canadian Pine and
European Oak. Some 70% of the aluminium used has been recycled and the timber used is
100% Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification certified.

In addition to their excellent thermal and acoustic performance, the strength of the highly
engineered timber profiles and joint details makes possible single pane opening sizes which
could not be considered in other materials. Individual doors up to 1700 mm wide and two
metres high are easily achievable, which maximises light, reduces sightlines and makes the
system more affordable. Not only has Glas Facades been putting the composite window frames
through all the necessary European accreditations in terms of quality and performance, Vision
3000 has achieved an A rating under the BFRC scheme.

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Maximising Daylighting , Minimising Energy
We are not talking about the energy exerted by schoolchildren at this Slough & Eton Church of England School by Architects Design
Partnership. Diffused daylighting is all about maximising daylighting in buildings while minimising heat loss. At the same time it has a
marked influence on the interior ambience as well as on personal well-being, concentration and lifestyle in every type of building - from
schools to retail, from pools to sports halls, from transport to industrial.

This is the unique Kalwall cladding and roofing system which floods interiors with ‘museum quality’ light without shadows, glare or
hotspots or the need for blinds or solar control. This means less artificial lighting and, because the system is highly insulating, energy
costs are reduced. By using Nanogel aerogel within the panels, an astonishingly low U value of 0.28 can be achieved which is equivalent
to a solid wall.

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Contour Casings Announce Copings Range
Contour Copings is a new, high quality aluminium capping system that has
just been announced by Contour Casings Limited, the UK’s leading supplier
of pre-formed pipe boxing and column casings. The innovative system has
been designed for fixing to walls and parapets on all types of building and
incorporates a ‘secret fix’ design which gives installations a professional,
clean-line appearance.

The Copings also have an integral weather-sealing feature that prevents

water ingress into the building structure. (Contour Copings are totally
weatherproof and tested to withstand wind loads in excess of 140mph).
All Contour Copings’ components are polyester powder-coated to ensure
long term durability and Syntha Pulvin can also be specified to provide a
guarantee of up to 30 years (depending on the application).

Contour offer an extensive range of standard colours as well as the ability

to supply colour-matched components where required. For most colours
Contour offers a choice of gloss, satin or matt finish – mill finish can also
be specified. As part of an integrated system approach, Contour offer a free
site survey service and employ experienced surveyors who can identify any
potential problems on site and ensure that these are avoided.

In addition, Contours’ experienced installation teams have the skill and

capability to ensure that the finished installation is undertaken quickly
and efficiently. As with other aspects of the Contour business, the company
offers a full ‘supply and fit’ service for Copings and an experienced project
management team is in place to look after the entire process, helping to
ensure minimal disruption to building occupants.

Initially available in 3 standard profiles: square, weathered and ridged,

Contour Copings are manufactured in widths up to 750mm and heights up
to 300mm; in 5 standard lengths from 1250mm to 3000mm. The company
also offers custom manufacture for bespoke applications.

Each Coping profile is complemented by a range of accessories including;

corners, tee-sections, stopends and intersection/upstands, all of which help
to ensure ease of installation and a perfect fit.

The Copings are manufactured from aluminium to BS EN 485/515/573 with

a thickness of 2mm – a dimension that can be increased as required by the
application/installation.

In addition to standard ranges, Contour also offers a custom manufacturing

capability that includes the production of curved sections that can be
fabricated to any radii to provide a contemporary appearance to curved
parapet walls. Special profiles in addition to the standard and curved
offerings can also be produced to ensure seamless integration with a variety
of architectural styles.

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news - 52
floors - 57
environmental control - 62
doors, windows & glazing - 70
external work - 81
roofs - 84
innovations

walls - 92
interiors - 96
paints & coatings - 102
structures - 106
fire protection - 107
projects - 110
building

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Senior’s Take To The Road Charter-Integr8 Gets A New
The importance of having physical product and support available when in Look As Sales Move Up A Gear
discussion with product specifiers cannot be overstated. To be able to have Charter Specialist Security, which manufactures and
several products on show and support these with literature and the latest supplies the leading Charter-Integr8 range of built-in
three dimensional video graphics gives specifiers a real feel about a products’ security shutters, has a new look, new website (www.
capability. As it is not always possible for specifiers to take time out of their chartergroupuk.com) and new brochure designed to
busy schedules to visit recently completed site, or showroom, when specifying capitalise on the company’s recent strong performance.
product, Senior Architectural Systems have decided to take the showroom to The launch of Charter’s new brand identity and corporate
the specifier. literature is the first phase of a rolling programme of PR
The mobile showroom is based on a 7.5 tonne chassis and has been put and marketing aimed at building on its rapidly growing
together in conjunction with Doncaster College. The college has been portfolio of satisfied clients.
pioneering 3D technology for some time as a way of improving understanding Charter firmly believes it’s in the right place at the right
and learning capabilities in conjunction with local industry. The showroom has time with an excellent product range and unrivalled
been designed and constructed in support of Senior’s customer base who can service and support. That’s why the company is looking
use the facility for open days and in support of contract negotiations. Fitted to increase market share still further with an active PR
out with multimedia technology, the showroom can also cater for up to 10 and marketing campaign. The Charter-Integr8 range of
people for meetings and presentations. innovative shutters delivers the highest level of security
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CGL - Launch A New Vision
For Rainscreens
CGL Systems have just launched
an exciting, fully illustrated and
interactive website, featuring their
complete range of metal rainscreen
systems for all types of wall cladding
applications. The website includes a
link to the company’s ‘Vision of the
future for metal rainscreens’ - an
animated section showing a range
of over 20 options CGL Systems can
offer designers who are looking for an
innovative solution both in terms of
design and materials to externally clad
a building. The website also features
CGL Systems range of membrane lined
gutter systems, ancillary products and
a range of product videos which can be
viewed on-line.
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Fire Design Solutions: Providing Unique Innovation BBA Approval For Greenspan’s Aquapanel
Offering a full turnkey package, Fire Design Solutions provides a comprehensive smoke and fire safety Greenspan has been awarded approval from
systems service. A professional design and installation the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its
specialist with a proven track record, Fire Design water-resistant Aquapanel system - a complete
Solutions ensures the correct installation of its exterior system that has set new standards
bespoke systems on every project. for building design and construction. The BBA
In-depth specialist knowledge, the incorporation of assesses a number of key factors including
the scientific principles behind fire and smoke and a strength and stability, behaviour in relation
dedication to research and pioneering safety systems to fire, weathertightness and durability.
sets Fire Design Solutions apart within the industry. Aquapanel’s distinctive construction offers
Some of its specialised systems include Fan Assisted considerable productivity benefits: its unique
System which represents a new evolution in smoke ‘score and snap’ properties mean it’s easy and
ventilation, the impulse car park ventilation system New Handrail And Wall quick to install and its dry-lining technology
and an environmental heat removal system. Focusing Protection Range Is Flame means shorter drying times too. The system
on design, maintenance and cost efficiency elements, provides architects and distributors with
the company value engineers each installation to deliver tangible benefits before, during and beyond Retardant a high quality, economical alternative to
handover. Fire Design Solutions can provide significant cost savings, increase saleable floor space, traditional methods of construction such as
A new range of flame retardant, non-
maximise system efficiency and streamline maintenance. brick and block.
toxic and fully recyclable handrails and
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by decorative casing and protection
company, Encasement. The innovative
n-case Styla range not only provides an
Strada Launches New Architectural Hardware Catalogue effective handrail and wall protection Hanson To Open New £50 Million Brick Factory
Leading supplier of architectural hardware, Strada, has solution, but also helps create a safer Hanson is to open a new £50 million brick
launched a new architectural hardware catalogue. Offering environment as it is manufactured using factory at Measham in Leicestershire,
specifiers an easy to use and comprehensive guide, it EkoBlend - a unique non-toxic, PVC free reaffirming its position as the UK’s leading
covers a wide range of products from access control and Halogen free material that is 100% supplier of heavy construction materials.
through to washroom accessories. A quality assured firm, recyclable and ecologically friendly. The soft mud plant, which will have the
with a proven track record and reputation for quality EkoBlend does not give off any harmful capacity to produce 100 million bricks per
product and first class customer service, Strada is one of fumes such as those normally associated year, has already begun commissioning
the UK’s leading distributors of architectural hardware. with traditional PVC based products, trials and will be fully operational by the
Working with leading British and European manufacturers, making it an F1 Class rated material. end of the Summer. The new plant has
the company provides specifiers with a single source for a Also, it is non-porous, making it easy sustainability and quality at its core. It
wide variety of products. The new catalogue is split into to clean and is stable against UV and stands on brown field land, previously a
14 clearly defined categorieEach section includes details artificial lighting. landfill site for factory waste, and features
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Standing Seam CPD Seminars
CPD Seminars entitled ‘Discussing Standing
Seam - 21st Century Design’ are being
held at many locations around the UK.
Provided by Kalzip, these seminars address
issues surrounding current trends and the
future direction of standing seam design
for the building envelope. The seminar
covers technical
considerations
and implications
regarding the
impact of changes
in the Building
Regulations,
legislation,
standards, performance criteria and
sustainable construction. Future design
opportunities demonstrating state-
of-the-art technology and the latest
innovations in the market are included in
the presentation together with an overview
of related component design covering
technical detailing, product application and
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The Versa Pipe Boxing System ‘enabling’ or optimising the performance of ground source and air source
heat pumps as well as high efficiency condensing boilers.”
n-case Versa pipe boxing provides a truly
adaptable solution for specifiers who need Implementing sustainable drainage systems or SUDs is of course a
to conceal pipe planning requirement as well as a feature of the Code for Sustainable
work in many Homes, and Polypipe facilitates the all important area of attenuation
commercial with its well proven Polystorm product. The high capacity grey cells being
and domestic stacked together to create holding tanks, while they are also able to
applications. withstand heavy vehicle loads if they need to be located beneath roads
Featuring or parking areas. An alternative version in black, Polystorm Light, has a
radiused corners significant recycled content, but cannot carry traffic. Again in the familiar
for improved grey livery, the manufacturer’s rainwater harvesting system, Ecovat is able
aesthetics and to drastically reduce a dwelling’s dependence on mains water; greatly
suitable for Ardex-Flex Grouts Get supplementing the benefits of installing low volume flushing toilets and
both vertical aeration devices in taps.
and horizontal Colourful!
installation, Versa As Brian Stannett observes: “Designers have realised there is only so much
ARDEX UK’s ARDEX-FLEX FS and
one piece pre- air you can put through the taps and then you have to start looking at
ARDEX-FLEX FL Tile Grouts are now
formed pipe boxings are ready-finished with ways of replacing the mains water supply you are using for non-potable
available in 32 fantastic new colours,
a hard wearing bonded melamine surface. applications. And unlike grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting can be
all available in ARDEX-FLEX FS
Available in a range of sizes and two used for running the washing machine or supplying the outside tap, not
Flexible Tile Grout and ARDEX-FLEX
material thicknesses, Versa 5 and Versa 8, just toilet flushing. “Correctly sized and installed, it is actually possible
FL Rapid Setting Flexible Tile Grout.
n-case Versa pipe boxing also incorporates for Ecovat to collect and recycle sufficient rainwater to cut an average
ARDEX-FLEX FS is perfect for use with
a range of dedicated accessories. Versa pipe household’s consumption of mains water by as much as 50per cent.”
narrow joints up to 4mm whereas
boxing is significantly quicker to fit than
ARDEX-FLEX FL has been specifically

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construction techniques. site fabricated pipe boxing. Interestingly, assessors looking at new properties in relation to the Code
developed for use with wide tile
joints from 3-15mm. Both products for Sustainable Homes are now able to take rainwater harvesting systems
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Steelwork Connection Manual Published
Lindapter has released the comprehensive resource for
designing weld-free steelwork connections, featuring
specification data, technical diagrams, and installation
guidance.
The guide has been created to assist specifiers
designing steelwork connections, proving a wealth
of technical data with supporting 3D models, clearly
illustrating the vast examples of potential connections
that can now be achieved.
Expanding beyond this, Lindapter offer a free design
service for the specifier’s convenience and the
research and development of bespoke solutions. The
completely revised guide incorporates the very latest
product innovations such as the Type LS, a premium
Technical Innovation in self-adjustable stainless steel fixing, offering extreme
Steelwork Connections corrosion protection in harsh environments such as
those found offshore or in processing plants.
Lindapter’s relentless dedication to research
and development is further illustrated with the
revolutionary Hollo-Bolt® Flush Fit.
The aesthetically pleasing cavity fixing creates
immense opportunity for architectural design, as it is
concealed within the steelwork with no protruding bolt
head or collar.
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Established 1934
New Green?
acting to reduce immediate discharge into the stormwater drainage
system. The other very positive aspect to supplementing or replacing
potable supply which Polypipe is keen to point out to specifiers relates to
water’s enormous energy footprint. The power consumed in treating and
distributing mains water – coupled with continuing losses from the UK’s
The jury may still be out regarding exactly what the Government means inadequately maintained pipework infrastructure – actually makes this
by a ‘Zero Carbon Home’, but thankfully the construction industry does essential of life a prime cause of pollution.
enjoy some sort of consensus on the definition of sustainability. Namely,
that by employing products and practices which are sustainable, we are It is clear then that paying attention to the way we consume and dispose
not jeopardising the potential for future generations, to go on enjoying of or drain away water can make a significant contribution to preserving
similar benefits. resources, cutting carbon emissions and mitigating against future flooding
episodes. And ensuring we get the maximum efficiency from the fossil
The grey areas start to emerge as you debate which products, systems fuels we use to heat our homes, by employing underfloor heating systems,
or strategies can actually be considered to achieve this ideal. Though will similarly benefit the environment.
Polypipe Building Products believes that a growing number of specifiers
are coming to appreciate the green benefits of its predominantly grey In respect of achieving such ambitions not only has Polypipe Building
coloured plumbing, heating and drainage products; as in a variety of ways Products developed a range able to assist specifiers meet current and
they make important contributions to the environmental agenda. For future targets on sustainability, but the company’s entire operation from
those who are not already familiar with the Code for Sustainable Homes, it production through to final distribution is the subject of continuing effort
is important to point out that the guidance on creating greener dwellings to cut waste and improve performance.
is not only being phased in over a period of just a few years, but it will
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to reach the higher levels.
For this reason, Polypipe Building Products has not only been working to
enhance the performance of its portfolio, but has also made considerable
effort to explain the different product’s potential to provide points under
the various categories of the code. As part of this the post of Product
Manager for Sustainability was created to offer specifiers guidance on how
they can gain the greatest benefits, without radically changing the way
they design properties, or exceeding clients’ budget constraints.
Brian Stannett was appointed from within Polypipe to fill this vital role
and has also been involved with the Housing Forum. He comments: “We
are seeing a lot more interest being shown of late in a number of areas
– especially the control of surface water or storm water management,
and also rainwater harvesting. Sales of these ranges have actually been
increasing, despite the downturn in housebuilding, while our underfloor
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Resdev Flooring Chosen For Flagship Distribution Centre
75 Years Of Lindapter
When Expect Distribution were looking for a flooring solution for
In light of the current economic climate it makes refreshing news to their new £9M flagship central distribution facility at Premier Point
learn of a company that has endured a number of recessions since the in Bradford, Reprotec and Resdev came to their aid. Using products
brand’s inception in 1934 and remains steadfast in face of the latest from Resdev’s Puma range of epoxy and polyurethane flooring systems,
industrial downturn. Lindapter celebrates 75 years pioneering the design Durham-based Reprotec UK Limited have provided the ideal long-
and manufacture of steelwork connection solutions; following a legacy set term answer. Expect Distribution’s new goods inwards/outwards area
by founder Henry Lindsay to produce only the highest quality steelwork measures an impressive 5000m² and, when commissioned, will be one
fixings. of the busiest distribution bases within the UK.
Lindapter provides a unique and proven concept – innovative steelwork With the demands associated with constant traffic, the company was
clamping systems that eliminate the need to drill or weld steelwork, determined that the floor would meet all projected requirements. The
enabling rapid construction and low labour costs. The vast product range floor was prepared by means of vacuum blasting before saw-cutting
has diversified from the original 1934 invention of the malleable iron hook- all the strength points. Resdev’s Pumaprime SF, incorporating a
bolt adapter, or ‘Lindsay Adaptor’ and the combination of the two words silica scatter, was used to prime, seal and bond to the substrate. An
explains the formation of the now famous brand name. innovative ‘sandwich’ system was then applied using Pumadur SL flow-
Today the distinguished array of products includes steelwork, cavity, applied polyurethane flooring with a scatter of Grip 5 aggregate. This
decking, support and floor fixings, in addition to bespoke product bottom layer was then overlaid with two coats of Pumatect high build
development. Lindapter has manufactured to the highest standard for three epoxy coating to encapsulate the hard wearing aggregate, achieving a
quarters of a century, earning a multitude of independent approvals and a resilient surface with excellent durability and resistance to impact and
reputation synonymous with safety and reliability. Current accreditations abrasion, whilst colour-coding different zones in the process. The end result has been praised by Expect Distribution.
awarded by international associations include Lloyds Register, TÜV NORD,
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specified on countless projects across the globe.
Lindapter argues that by adopting a proactive approach, particularly in
seeking business overseas, UK businesses can remain profitable during
these troubled times. As the company celebrates 75 years of continued Another Winning Performance From Ardex
success, it appears to be a convincing strategy. ARDEX UK recently helped
complete a flooring installation
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Midlands Airport hotel. A fast
track, reliable installation was
vital. ARDEX AF 3000 multi
purpose flooring adhesive
was chosen to install the new
Brintons carpet. ARDEX AF 3000
Medite Ready With Carb 2 Compliant MDF displays unsurpassed on-site
performance, exceptional wet
Formaldehyde, a component in the raw material of the resins used to bind wood fibres by wood based grab, and up to 20 minutes
composites industry, has long been subject to debate. With continued and growing interest in ‘healthy open time. Additional benefits
buildings’, product emissions and indoor air quality, this is of ARDEX AF 3000 include rapid
now a major live issue for panel products in Europe, the USA
Frontrunner Welcomes strength development, ease of
and Japan, all of which have developed their own standards Guests use, and its versatility to adhere
in response. Europe has led the way on formaldehyde to carpet, linoleum and some types of PVC-based tiles and sheets. It can also even be used with
reduction with the E1 standard but demands from the Frontrunner Plus, part of the Frontrunner underfloor heating systems.
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Medite, part of the panel products division of Coillte foot traffic situations where problem-
– the Irish forestry and forest products company, is an free and effective cleaning needs to Sky-High Praise For Addaset At Kew
industry pioneer and has long been at the forefront of ‘low be combined with cost effectiveness,
Addagrip’s resin-bound surface Addaset has been used to
formaldehyde’ innovation in Europe. Following a recent g16 reduced maintenance and an attractive
provide a durable, anti-slip surface for the new Rhizotron
million investment in new technology and equipment to appearance.
and Xstrata treetop walkway at the Royal Botanic Gardens
improve production facilities and refiner capabilities at its Frontrunner Plus is manufactured
in Kew. The walkway consists of the Rhizotron underground
plant in Clonmel in Ireland, Medite continues to be able to with integral absorbent inserts within
passage and 200 metre Xstrata walkway 18 metres above
respond quickly to constantly evolving regulations. a heel-proof vinyl grid. This unique
ground. Total Protection laid a total of 449m² of 6mm All
Now, Medite has the ability to manufacture MDF panels combination scrapes, cleans and dries the
Gold Addaset to a depth of 15mm for the surfacing of the
which have been certified in compliance with the emission shoes of the hotel guests while any dirt
Rhizotron and plaza area around the aerial walkway, as well
standards of CARB 2; 18 months before the CARB 2 regulation becomes compulsory in the US. This also means remaining falls through the grid and is
as the anti-slip ramp system and disabled access paths.
that Medite is able to produce MDF which meets the EPF-S guideline standards currently being developed in not transferred inside. This dramatically
Addaset provides a smooth, slightly textured homogenous
Europe. In response to the growing market demands for reduced formaldehyde emissions from MDF panels. reduces the ingress of dirt, dust and
surface by binding together natural aggregate within a
other contaminates and thereby enhances
clear resin which is attractive, safe, low maintenance and
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Ardex Microtec Tile Adhesive Steals The
Limelight At Cambridge Regional College
Summing Up 1-2-3
According to Polypipe’s Martin Dootson,
a new web and disc–based quotation
system for underfloor heating has been
warmly received by installers since
it was launched last year receiving
1500 hits per week on the website.
The Polypipe 123 Solution has been
designed so that in just three simple
steps the installer can arrive at a full
specification to suit a wide variety of
individual applications. “It really is as
easy as one-two-three” he says. “All
you do is state the floor type, floor
area and the control pack needed for
a single room or whole house. The
software does the rest and will give
helpful guidance along the way”.
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ARDEX UK teamed up with Neofloors
Limited to complete a new visitor’s
reception area at Cambridge Regional
College. It was essential that a flat, hard
wearing and low maintenance floor be
specified and that the chosen sub-floor
would provide the perfect base for the
fixing of large format Domus Ecolight
600mm x 600mm floor tiles. Because
the existing sub-floor was uneven,
ARDEX K 15-B Rapid Drying Pumpable
Sub-Floor Smoothing Compound Base
Mix was specified at 11mm. To fix the
tiles, ARDEX MICROTEC X 78 S Ultra Rapid
Setting Floor Tile Adhesive was specified
in grey. Finally, high performance ARDEX–
FLEX FL Grey Rapid Setting Flexible Grout
was used to fill the tile joints.
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Visedge Access Panels Are Furlongs Ahead Of The Rest
Howe Green’s state-of-the-art Visedge floor
access panels made the flawless finishing touch
to a restaurant refurbishment at the prestigious
Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester. But with
crucial internal drainage under one kitchen,
access was essential. Specified for a quality
finish, the seven Howe Green Visedge access
panels fit perfectly flush with the floor. This
ensured there was no danger of slips and trips
in the high-pressure kitchen areas. This smooth
installation ensured that the access panels were
made virtually unnoticeable. Nothing is visible
but the thin edge trims around each of the
Visedge panels. To help the panels blend in with the rest of the kitchen floor they are topped with the
same Altro flooring used throughout the room. With such a secure fit, the Visedge panels prevent any dirt
or moisture ingress. Maintenance-free, Howe Green’s access panels provide the kitchen with ‘stiletto-proof’
protection. They’re designed to withstand heavy foot traffic.
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The Only Colours That Matter… Yellow Bag. Black Bottle.
ARDITEX NA Ultra Rapid Setting Low Odour Latex Levelling and
Smoothing Compound has become the flooring industry benchmark
in terms of performance, ease of use, speed and reliability. ARDITEX
NA has excellent properties of adhesion and flexibility. The real
advantage of ARDITEX NA is that its unique rapid setting properties
enable floorcoverings to be applied after just 4 hours. ARDITEX
NA has exceptional flow and can also be laid from a feather edge
up to at least 12mm in a single application and up to 30mm with
the addition of ARDEX Aggregate. The absence of ammonia and
protein in ARDITEX NA means that it is perfect for use in sensitive
locations. It also has excellent water resistant properties, making it
ideal for use both above and below a damp proof membrane such as
ARDEX DPM 1 C One Coat Surface Damp Proof Membrane.
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PVC Floorcoverings Get “A+”
Environmental Assessment In BRE
Global’s Green Guide Online
BRE Global has published generic Green Guide ratings for
vinyl floorcoverings (www.thegreenguide.org.uk). The generic
products on the Green Guide Online include floorcoverings
for health, education, and retail applications and give an
indication of the environmental performance that the Gerflor
range may achieve in the respective use categories. Use of
the generic product ratings will help specifiers achieve the
highest possible BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment
Method) rating for new buildings and reduce the overall
impact of their projects on the environment. The scheme
– which assesses the environmental impact of construction
products – confounds the previously widespread belief that
construction products made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are
inherently damaging to the environment. PVC is possibly the
most widely tested construction material and the most recent
evidence has shown it to be a major contributor to reducing
environmental impact within the construction industry. BRE’s
Green Guide to Specification Floor Finishes section, which
went live on line on 31st March, rates products against a
range of criteria including fossil fuel consumption, carbon
emissions and pollution.
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Sika Solution For Canary Wharf Kitchen
When the floor of the commercial kitchen on the 8th floor
of the Swiss Bank building at Canary Warf in London’s
Docklands was allowing water to penetrate through to
the floors below, a specialist flooring system from Sika
Ltd provided the solution. Flooring contractors Datum
Industrial Flooring were called in and identified the
problem as poor waterproofing of the original concrete
floor. The floor surface was also subject to slip hazards. The
solution employed by Datum was to install the Sikafloor
Purcem resin floor surface system that is specifically
designed for food processing and preparation areas. The
finished floor can be steam cleaned to give the highest
levels of hygienic surface demanded by the modern
food industry. The Sikafloor Purcem system is water
based, providing environmentally friendly application
by contractors and taint-free properties that will not
taint food or food packaging. It is suitable for extreme
environments and produces a jointless surface that is slip
and abrasion resistant.
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The application of floor tiling on heated sub-floors has become
more popular in recent years, partially due to the increased
availability of electric under tile heating systems and also the
space saving advantages of underfloor heating.
With under tile heating there are key factors that have to be
addressed and the main factor concerns the type, condition
and stability of the sub-floor. With a solid sub-floor, such as
concrete or a cement/sand screed, providing it is clean, dry and
sufficiently mature, the application is fairly straightforward. The
heating mat or cables have to be secured and initially smoothed
over with either ARDITEX NA Latex Sub-Floor Smoothing
Compound or even the adhesive subsequently used to adhere the
floor tiling.
Where the sub-floor consists of suspended wood-based sheets
and floorboards then ascertaining the stability and rigidity is
more difficult since, once the heating system is installed, the
wood-based boards will experience a warmer environment and
will lose moisture and shrink. Even the normal conditioning of
any plywood sheets used to stiffen the floor will not match the
conditions under the heated tiling.
The best procedure is to prime the boards with undiluted ARDEX
P 51 Primer and install the under tile heating mat or cables in
accordance with the heating manufacturer’s instructions. The
next step is to pre-smooth the sub-floor and encapsulate the
heating mat or cables in ARDEX FA 20 MICROTEC Fibre Reinforced
Rapid Drying Floor Levelling and Smoothing Compound so the
heating elements will have a sufficient cover, before a proprietary
uncoupling membrane is affixed with AF 200 Adhesive. This
will immediately allow the tiles to be adhered on top of the
uncoupling membrane using a pourable adhesive e.g. ARDEX
X 78 S MICROTEC. This procedure will be effective where the
adhered tiling will be subjected to occasional wetness, e.g. in a
bathroom. The placement of the heating under the uncoupling
membrane will more evenly distribute the heat to the floor tiling.
The tiles should be solid bed fixed making sure that as far as is
practicable no voids remain beneath the tiles. If a slump-free
tile adhesive is used, e.g. ARDEX X 77 S, it has to be trowelled
on the sub-floor and combed through with the recommended
notched trowel to provide a straight ribbed bed. Whilst this
ribbed bed is still wet and workable the backs of the tiles should
be buttered with the adhesive immediately before being bedded
into the ribbed adhesive bed, pressing the tiles in firmly so no
voids remain beneath the tiles. If a pourable adhesive is used,
e.g. ARDEX X 78 S, or ARDEX-FLEX 7001, there is no need to
butter the backs of the tiles to achieve solid bedding.
Where the suspended wood based sub-floor has to be made rigid
by over sheeting with adequately thick plywood the existing
Ceramic And Natural Stone
sub-floor should be pre-smoothed with ARDEX FA 20 so that the
new plywood fits flush. If possible condition the new plywood
to the moisture levels in the room by storing it for several days
with good air circulation on all sides. When the new conditioned
plywood is fixed down on the smoothed sub-floor the under tile
Tiling On Under Tile
heating system can be installed with a proprietary uncoupling
membrane following the recommendations for as described
suspended wood-based sheets and floorboards.
In some instances it can be prudent to utilise an impervious
Heating Systems
proprietary tile backing board to stiffen an existing suspended
wood based sub-floor, particularly where the tiling will be
subjected to water, e.g. in a bathroom. The wood based sub-
floor should be pre-smoothed so that the proprietary tile backing
boards fit flush before they are mechanically fixed into position.
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The under tile heating system can be installed directly on top
of the tile backing board and the surface smoothed to just
encapsulate the heating cables using ARDEX FA 20. Once the
smoothing application has hardened sufficiently the tiles can be
fixed using ARDEX X 78 S. Note that where the proprietary tile
backing board has insulating properties this will be an advantage
since the tiling will heat up more rapidly.
Other types of sub-floors have to be considered carefully, e.g.
flooring grade asphalt, where the higher temperatures of the
under tile heating system will either reduce the load-bearing
properties, or be unsuitable for use on asphalt. Where other sub-
floors are to be considered then advice should be sought from the
manufacturers of the under tile heating system and the products
used in its installation.
It is best to remove most existing floorings, especially textile and
resilient floorings. Even hard floorings, such a ceramic floor tiles
and terrazzo flooring, can cause problems since movement can
occur at existing cracks during thermal cycling and grin through
the new flooring.
With some natural and agglomerated stone tiles the use of ‘rapid
drying’ adhesives such as ARDEX-FLEX 7001 may be required to
help prevent ‘water staining’ and/or warping. Select a cement-
based adhesive, with a C2 classification to BS EN 12004; note
that with a pourable adhesive, the need to butter the backs of
the tiles can be eliminated even with the larger format stone
tiles. Note that resin bonded agglomerated stone tiling has a
significantly higher thermal expansion than natural stone and
ceramic tiling so that extra movement has to be accommodated.
Movement joints should be incorporated in the tile bed where the
tiling abuts any restraining surfaces, e.g. where the tile bed abuts
walls and columns (perimeter joints), and across thresholds.
Large areas of floor tiling should be divided up into reasonably
square areas not greater than 25 square metres by intermediate
movement joints.
Grouting should be carried out as soon as the tile bed can be
trafficked and either a cement-based grout classified to BS EN
13888 as CG2, e.g. ARDEX-FLEX FL, or a CG1 with a polymer admix
to provide more resilient properties, e.g. ARDEX C2 + ARDEX E
101, should be used.
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One Stop Energy Saving Shop
As the economic crisis hits the pockets of
British home designers, builders and buyers
hard, everyone is looking for a way to save
money. Combine this with a need to meet
increasingly high environmental standards
and it feels like being stuck between a rock
and a hard place – money has to be saved,
but so does the environment.
With fuel prices expected to rocket to a
potential 40% increase, heating is set as
one of the biggest outgoings for any UK
home. A number of solutions have become
wide-spread, from the use of solar power to
energy efficient boilers.
However if, for example, solar power is
chosen to tackle the cost and energy saving
problem, but is then combined with a cheap
heating system, the benefits from the solar
power can soon disappear from the system’s
energy wastage.
Thankfully there is a one stop shop solution.
Rotex, a leader in energy efficient heating
systems, has developed an innovative array
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of heating features, including gas and oil
condensing boilers, hot water storage, solar
panel technology and rainwater storage
tank. Alone, each offers genuine savings in
both costs and energy. But together, these
create a comprehensive heating system that
will save the end user thousands of pounds
a year.
The theory is simple. If a building is using
one energy saving device, it can save ‘X’
amount of money. Add further efficient
devices to this line up and the combined
cost savings can be substantial. This is
where Rotex comes in.
Rotex’s GasSolarUnit, a gas condensing
boiler that offers energy efficiency up to
110%, can reduce energy consumption to
around 68% of a traditional system. This in
itself can cut a household’s energy costs by
hundreds a year.
It can then be integrated with the Solaris,
Rotex’s state of the art solar system.
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Designed to work in harmony together, the system, based solely on immediate cost This allows for simple, cost effective upgrades climate, there’s no more efficient way to heat
GasSolarUnit has the capacity to store solar savings. This may work in the short term, that don’t involve costly reworking of the a home. And, with all systems manufactured
energy collected by the panels. With this but the user will incur the energy losses, building or heating system. by one trusted source, Rotex offers a
energy used to heat the building and water, and in turn extra costs, of a cheaper system. comprehensive and certified system that won’t
the need for fuel Installing a Rotex system will, however, The company’s top contenders also include its let any home down.
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alternative to the environment. With virtually no loss, it
a boiler, the Choosing a Rotex system not only provides converts fuel into usable heat.
Solaris can be guaranteed energy saving benefits, but it is
combined with a complete solution that fully tends to the For the most hygienic hot water storage, Rotex
the Rotex Air user’s needs. offers the Sanicube. As a valuable commodity
Source Heat to any household, hot and cold water must be
Pump. With this For one, peace of mind. Specifying all aspects provided in a consistently safe condition, at
system, a home of the heating system from one provider, the desired temperature – anytime it’s needed.
is supplied with the end user can receive superior customer This is the job of the Sanicube.
cost-efficient service as the system isn’t built up of a ‘mix
heating and hot and match’ components – a boiler from one Finally, the Rotex Variocistern combats the
water all year round. company, a storage tank from another. dwindling water resources by safely and
efficiently collecting rain water for use
With pockets being squeezed, many people Additionally, if certain attributes, such as throughout the heating and hot water system.
may submit to the burning temptation solar panels, aren’t specified in the first
of opting instead for a cheaper heating instance, Rotex can retrofit its Solaris system. In today’s economic and environmental
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Bilco Supplies Basement Smoke
Vents For The Building Centre
Bilco UK Ltd, has completed delivery of basement
smoke vents for The Building Centre in London.
Bilco has supplied two J-AL access doors which
have been modified with two 24 volt DC linear
actuators to allow for remote opening and closing.
The two doors are linked to the fire alarm system
and are used in conjunction with a smoke extraction
fan to remove smoke from the basement area in
the event of a fire. These special sized doors were
installed to replace the existing pavement lights
system. The Building Centre was required to install
the new system to ensure that building regulations
are met following the expansion of the area to
accommodate the seminar rooms, extended display
area and library.
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JIS Auto Bleed Valve – A Real Timesaver
If you have a radiator heating system or just a water-heated towel rail, how often
have you cursed yourself for not bleeding the system when it was needed? JIS Europe
Ltd. of Scaynes Hill, West Sussex who are major suppliers of high quality radiator and
bathroom heating systems, have a neat and simple attachment which means that air-
blocks need never happen again. The Auto Bleed Valve is small, unobtrusive, simple
to fit and inexpensive yet it saves endless frustration, wasted time and money in
situations where air regularly enters an individual appliance or a circulatory system.
Automatically pressure activated, the Valve vents the appliance as soon as it becomes
necessary.
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NIBE Heating For Heritage
Farmhouse
Lydart Farm, near Monmouth and overlooking
the lovely Trothy Valley, is what the Time Team
refer to as ‘High Status’. The three-storey building
is Grade 1 Listed, very rare for a private house.
Heating is always a problem in large old buildings
and, to cover all hot water needs, the contrac-
tor ‘Natural Warmth’ of Darlington has installed
a NIBE Air/Water Heat Pump to replace the old
oil-fired boiler.
The system consists of a NIBE Fighter 2005 free-
standing unit plus a super-efficient double-jack-
eted VPA300/200 hot water tank. The heat pump
unit has been placed unobtrusively to the right
hand side of the house and fitting was simple and
caused very little disruption. The Fighter 2005 has
an 11 kilowatt capacity and it generates a remark-
able 3kW of energy for every 1kW of electricity
input. CO2 emissions are very low, 35% or more
below those from say the average gas boiler. The
Fighter 2005 will operate at 11kW output utilising
single phase electricity.
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Pegler Yorkshire Turn Up The Heat
With Solar Technology
Plumbing and heating specialist Pegler
Yorkshire is making its solar technology
available for the UK market. Working
closely with an Aalberts sister company,
Pegler Yorkshire will be introducing a
range of Solar Thermal Pump Stations and
accessories.
The Pegler Yorkshire’s Meibes Brand is
now available and offers proven product
into the UK. The new products will include
solar thermal pump solutions for both
domestic and commercial applications.
Euroheat Introduces Renewable
In today’s energy conscious world, Pegler Energy Awareness Course For
Yorkshire will be offering several solar Specifiers
solutions tailored specifically for the UK
market, complete with a comprehensive A two-day Renewable Energy Technologies
range of accessories. Awareness course for architects, developers
The intention has been to deliver ease and specifiers has been introduced as part of
of use for the end user, but also ease of a package of nine new courses at Euroheat’s
installation and service for the installer. National Biomass Training Centre and Showroom.
With government grants available to The course is run by Euroheat’s training director
support renewable technologies, this is an area with the potential for massive Gordon White who is an approved HETAS and BPEC
growth, while saving the environment and reducing the cost of heating water trainer, and takes place on 3-4 June 2009.
for the end user.
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New School Heated By LK Floor Heating
From Ground-Source Energy
Sharrow School, commissioned by Sheffield City Council and
completed last year to a highly innovative design, offers a
delightfully light and airy atmosphere for education. Heating
to warm the school and provide hot water for all purposes
comes from 21 geothermal boreholes with only token back-
up from an immersion heater to cover extra-heavy demand.
The ideal central heating system to accompany such
alternative energy heat sources is under-floor heating, as
this operates at lower temperatures than radiators.
Quoin UK Ltd., based near Rotherham, installed the
user-friendly and reliable system that was designed and
supplied by LK Systems Ltd. Since on each of the three
floors at the school a 60mm floating screed was used, LK
Clip Rail was installed above the insulation layer to secure
the ultra flexible PE-Xa 20mm pipe at an even depth and
pre-determined design pattern. ‘Laying’ was fast, for the
piping can actually be walked-into the Clip Rail. The PE-
Xa pipe – made from molecular cross linked high density
polyethylene - combines excellent ageing characteristics
with robustness, high fatigue resistance, thermal stability
and corrosion resistance.
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Louvresol - A New Name In Solar Shading And Louvres
LouvreSol Special Projects have been in business for almost three years and
are already are taking an approximate 8% market share in this growing sector.
Rather than offering standard solutions from their own profiles, LouvreSol offer
bespoke solutions which allows them to source profiles and materials which are
best suited to the project. Whilst the construction industry isn’t that buoyant at
the moment, solar shading products and ventilation louvres have continued to
be in demand meeting the needs of ever greener buildings.
LouvreSol undertake all the fabrication work in-house and employ a projects
team and installers as well as structural engineers.
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New Rubber Lined Pipe Clips From Talon
Talon Manufacturing, the UK’s specialists in pipe clips,
collars and fittings, recently introduced a precisely made
and neatly designed Rubber Lined Steel Pipe Clip. The
rubber lining inside a high quality steel body gives pipes
stability and most importantly prevents vibration. It is
extremely easy to use, as the clip is in two halves secured
by a screw either side. The clips are available in nine
outside diameter measurements from 18mm up to 110mm
and are designed to accept pipes in metric or imperial
sizes.
Intended primarily for ceiling mounting, the receiver
fixing at the top has an ingenious dual fitment so that
the installer can use steel rods with either 8mm or 10mm
threads to suspend the clips. Like all Talon’s products the
new pipe clip may not be the most glamorous product in
the world but it is well made and supremely practical.
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Keraflo Copes With Westfield

London Water Needs
The Westfield London Shopping Centre, situated between
Shepherds Bush and Notting Hill, is as trendy as its
location. The visitor will probably not see past the
fashion to consider the problems of cold water supply to
such a complex of shops.
That was the remit of Silcock Dawson & Partners as part
of their Mechanical Services Design duties and the cold
water distribution system they produced relied heavily
on the control of the innovative Float Valves developed
and manufactured by Keraflo Ltd. Silcock Dawson’s
design involved two main storage cisterns each with
its own valve selection; one providing the domestic
cold water supply to the Centre, the other serving the
adiabatic cold water distribution system.
The main storage arrangement consists of two huge
sectional cisterns mounted in ‘piggy-back’ style so that
the upper tank replenishes the lower and ensures that
good circulation is maintained at all times. A Keraflo KP
Valve, selected to provide truly rapid fill at peak times,
is controlled by a KB Pilot Float Valve arrangement and
feeds the upper tank using a dual flow system. The
water supply piped down into the second cistern is
regulated by a dual feed Keraflo KB Float Valve.
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Luxury Clubhouse Powered By
NIBE Ground Source System
The KP Club, outside Pocklington in Yorkshire, consists of a beautiful pump is technically advanced, the theory behind it is comparatively
400 acres estate in a park and woodland setting. At the heart of a new simple: rather like a refrigerator except that in this case it is the heat
development of discreetly hidden chalets lies a stunning 18 hole par that is retained and the cooled liquid recycled. Ground sourced heating
70 golf course, served by a most distinctive clubhouse and restaurant systems have proved themselves extremely effective, especially since
overlooking the 18th green, designed by LKR Architects and known ground temperatures remain remarkably stable even in cold conditions
appropriately as the Glasshouse. when the heating requirement is at its highest.
Everyone knows that people in glasshouses shouldn’t throw stones, Certainly Simon Brown is delighted with the performance of the NIBE
but remember that they should also take very close note of their system at the Club and the wait it copes with the rapidly expanding
energy bills since glass frontages are notoriously expensive to heat. usage of the Glasshouse’s facilities. Little do the golfers know when
The Architects and the KP Management, headed by Managing Director they pull their trolleys off the final green, that they are walking over
Simon Brown, took good care of this aspect at the planning stage and the heat source for the hot water in their showers.
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are buried roughly 20cm below the first line and contain a non-freezing
emulsion of glycol and water.
The latent heat in the surrounding earth – typically at a temperature
between 11º and 12º degrees Centigrade regardless of season – is
absorbed into the liquid and passed to a powerful NIBE Fighter 1330
unit situated in the Glasshouse. There it is passed through a heat
exchange process compressing the liquid to bring it up to a suitable
temperature (around 35º degrees) to run the under-floor heating system
and the entire hot water requirement including the showers that form a
sizeable proportion of a golf club’s usage. While the NIBE Fighter heat

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Ambirad Provides First Class Cold Defence For RAF Northolt
When it came to specifying
a state of the art heating
system for the hangars
at the new flagship
RAF Northolt site, there
was only one choice
– Nor-Ray-Vac continuous
radiant tube heating from
AmbiRad. Offering blanket
heat coverage, the Nor-
Ray-Vac system ensures
the hangars are flexible in
use, from housing small/
medium sized fixed wing
aircraft to helicopters.
Ducted fresh air is supplied
to the burners and radiant branch end vents to comply with the Crown Fire
Standards for operational aircraft hangars. Because the system doesn’t heat the air,
the primary heat source is maintained whenever the vast hangar doors are opened.
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Easyflush Aids Students At Treloar College
Treloar College, for students with
physical disabilities aged sixteen
or over, is designed to educate
and help these young people to
integrate into society. Brewer House
has 30 en-suite bedrooms and three
communal bathrooms. Cistermiser
assisted with the preparation of the
specification as, clearly, user friendly
equipment was required. This ‘hands
free’ system eliminates the need to
rotate a handle or apply pressure on a
button. Easyflush is a WRAS Approved,
hygienic and simple-to-use product that employs a single
infra-red sensor to operate a dual-flush WC valve. The
user needs only to pass his or her hands in front of the
sensor for a part flush, or hold them in front for more
than a second to obtain a full flush.
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Airbloc Closes The Door On Energy Loss With The New AB Series
Where external doors are in constant
use, heated or conditioned air losses
are considerable, but the new AB
Series air curtains from Airbloc
have the answer – cutting energy
loss by over 80%. Positioned above
the doors, Airbloc air curtains
effectively separate internal and
external environments by delivering

Breathing Fresh Life Into Dwellings

Polypipe Supplies Quality
Ventilation To A Quality Build
Polypipe Ventilation has had its Domus
Universal Duct sections installed in a new
sheltered accommodation development in
Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Universal Duct
for this development, which was supplied
through Fans and Spares Birmingham,
provides an adaptable, robust and easy
to install solution for short offsets that
commonly cause problems on new build
and refurbishment developments. This
problem faced the installers at Mill Rise
Village and the Universal Duct solved the
problem in a professional and cost effective
manner. The Universal Duct benefits from
a unique design which maintains air
flow characteristics and offers enhanced
acoustic properties arising from its use of
Santoprene material for manufacture.
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a powerful ‘stream’ of air at critical
velocity across the doorway. Warmed
or cooled air is contained within the
building, while cold or warm air from outside is prevented from seeping in.
Not only does this prevent discomfort for customers and employees, but it By Derek Guy, Itho Ventilation
significantly reduces running costs, by cutting down on high quantities of
wasted energy, making Airbloc an economical solution.
With asthma cases continuously rising, and the increasing air-tightness achieved by using an Appendix Q Eligible direct current (DC) ventilation
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the same time, energy efficiency should not be compromised and, if house mechanical ventilation systems.
anything, improved upon. The effectiveness of the product also comes down to the correct design
To meet these ‘wishes’, the Itho DemandFlow is a fully automated and installation. The installer’s role is vital because poor or incorrect
Demand Controlled Ventilation system providing the best possible air installation of a ventilation system can negate all that it is designed
Crittall’s Environmentally Sound quality whilst generating maximum savings in energy without the user to do. For example, it can dramatically reduce ventilation and in some
having to do a single thing for it. This innovative ‘breathing dwelling’ cases, render it nonexistent, due to poor planning and installation; fail
Crittall’s continuously improving concept is based on CO2 measurements in every room – both wet rooms to meet the minimum ventilation requirements in Approved Document F
environmental responsibility has and habitable rooms. of the Building Regulations; and necessitate expensive reworking to the
been recognised by Braintree District With its sensor driven control, it boosts the extract rate in particular ducting.
Council following a recent visit by the rooms as occupancy levels in those rooms rise, helping to maintain a Ideal for any house or apartment, both in new constructions and large
Environmental Health Department. On clean and healthy environment. In particular, the DemandFlow boosts scale renovation projects, the system can be installed even at late design
the back of the hugely successful audit, extraction from bedrooms at night automatically, when it measures an stages, as the extraction points are easy to relocate. The DemandFlow
the council has reduced the steel window increase in CO2 levels in the room. In bedrooms that are not ventilated, has been designed using 80mm diameter semi-rigid aluminium or
manufacturers’ risk assessment to LOW it is this build up of CO2 levels which can lead to headaches and ‘muzzy’ 110mm x 54mm Modular plastic ducting throughout, therefore making
status, due to the successful efficiency heads. the routing of ducts easier to facilitate. Easy to install, the system is
of its integrated management system In the World Health Report, 2002, it was estimated that 1.6 million also easy to maintain, and after installation by a qualified installer, is
which demonstrated total compliance premature deaths are caused annually by indoor air pollution (WHO, instantly ready to operate.
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CD Guide To
Sliding Systems
D R Services, the Harrow-based company that specialises in
the design, supply and installation of frameless glass systems
and architectural metal fittings, has produced a new CD which
details its services for architects and contractors.
Amongst the company’s areas of expertise are shopfronts,
canopies, balustrades, sliding systems, internal doors and
shower enclosures. D R Services can design frameless glass
systems ranging from full sliding stacking to simple pivoting
installations, including all the seals and latches.
The company’s sliding equipment is suitable for all appropriate
types of material, operating with leaf weights from 20kg to
three tonnes. For showers D R Services has frameless and
minimal that provide tailor made solutions for high class
domestic an commercial projects.

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Technal Supplies Glazing Systems For £25m Social Housing Scheme Kaba’s Next Generation Of Claydon Selects Comar
Architectural glazing systems specialist, Technal, has supplied around 600 Industrial Door Drive Technology For Façade Solutions
aluminium window and door systems for a new £25m mixed tenure affordable Technological advancement and re-development Claydon Aluminium Systems have taken
housing scheme in East London. Taylor Place is built on the site of the nineteenth has enabled Kaba Door Systems to launch the next the decision to become whole envelope
century Taylor Brothers chocolate factory in the centre of Bow. The apartments generation of KOAX industrial door drive. Kaba façade engineers. To this end, they
feature large picture windows, fabricated and installed by United AG using KOAX is an industry unique separated extra low have conducted a strategic review to
Technal’s high performance FXi65 casement system in both fixed light and tilt/ voltage (SELV) DC motor drive suitable for the grow the business and rationalised their
turn configurations, complemented by the FXi52 balcony doors. automation of roller shutter and sectional overhead supply chain and for the aluminium
The new MX Visible Grid curtain walling is used for the four storeys which are doors. Designed to eliminate the need for springs, facades they have selected Comar
set back at the top of the tower, and for the commercial units on the ground gears, drive chains and other conventional system Architectural Aluminium Systems
floor. Technal’s window and door systems were installed into rainscreen or brick components, as their preferred supplier. Comar
cladding in punched hole configurations and are interspersed with aluminium KOAX is safer to Architectural Aluminium Systems is the
panels and buff-coloured ceramic panels. The FXi65 casement window system install, operate largest privately owned British Systems
features a highly efficient 19mm flush polyamide thermal break. and maintain. House. It designs and distributes
It can be supplied in a wide choice of configurations and will accommodate 17mm aluminium windows, doors, curtain
up to 48mm glazing units for further design flexibility. This system is Technal’s
It also Slimline Shutters Protect walling and window walling through
incorporates a
most technically advanced casement window to date, achieving the highest zero back drive
Silwood Community Centre a nationwide network of approved
classification for air permeability in tests up to 600 Pa; it is fully watertight safety coupling, fabricators.
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continually via battery, only using mains supply to shutters were specified to protect the
recharge when required. The planetary gears and property against burglary and vandalism,
precision in-line final drive system also creates less without detracting from the building’s
resistance, the motor driving the door down during design. Security was an important
Crittall Finnish Church Refurbishment the closing cycle. concern throughout the build and the
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Crittall installed the original windows in 1955,
when the building was first built and for
architect, Robin Nugent, replacing like for like
W20 sections was a natural decision. The W20
profile offers flexibility in design via shaped
windows and has the ability to form extensive composite windows. Its design enables it to delivers
very slim sightlines thus maximising the glazing. Manufactured from hot rolled mild steel section with
a flat, square frame, the profiles offer versatility in size and shape options to accommodate all design
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its 40th year in business thanks to a Commercial Steel Windows
continued focus on combining traditional
A versatile commercial standard steel window section giving a large front-to-back 32mm or 40mm
skills with modern technology and window
dimension range and with thick steel walls to allow unsupported multi-floor spanning screens is now
hardware from SIEGENIA-AUBI. At a time
available from Steel Window Service & Supplies. Supplied in
when there are fewer joinery firms than
single or double glazed format, this section is ideal for both
ever in the window industry, it has been
curtain walling or single windows. The system is made-to-
a particularly special anniversary for
measure and offers equal or extended leg perimeter sections to
Huddersfield-based Croxford’s. The firm
suit all applications. A large range of quality ironmongery can
specialises in high quality, one-off projects
be fitted and the system includes many opening window types.
with a particular focus on new build and
The windows are suitable for integrity fire rated applications.
the renovation market. Croxford’s has
All windows and doors, including any steel attachments,
specialised in various window designs
coupling members or ancillary items are hot-dip galvanized
including tilt and turn, casement and
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The advantages are obvious.
You can’t see them.
The Charter-Integr8 range of architecturally advanced shutters delivers
the highest level of security without compromising aesthetics. Featuring
a shutter mechanism housed within a structural lintel, it represents the
ideal built in solution for new build projects since it has almost no impact –
internally or externally – on a building’s appearance. The range also includes
a retro-fit solution greatly extending its possible applications.
For more information visit www.chartergroupuk.com or call 0845 050 8705
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Sonic Security At The New
St. Mirren Stadium
Having been at their ground at Love Street since 1894,
St. Mirren have now moved to a new stadium site about
half a mile away in Green Hill Road, Paisley. The old site
was sold for retail development in order to clear debts as
well as contribute to the building of the new stadium. The
new ground comprises of four separate stands, three of the
stands are single tiered and of the same height with large
windshields to each side.
The fourth, the East stand, is taller but contains less
seating. Barr Construction was called in to complete the
construction of the 8000-seat stadium at a cost of around
£8m. When it came to the planning and installation of the
five ticket issuing facilities, Barr Construction called on
the expertise of Sonic Windows Ltd. of Bexhill-on-Sea, a
company that has specialised in communication windows
for thirty years.
As required, two windows fitted together were installed
at the away stand and three windows fitted together were
installed at the home stand. The windows, manufactured
of clear glass, enable uninterrupted eye contact between
staff and public and for security, are glazed in 11.5mm
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 Tried and tested reliability
backed up by an on-site guarantee
 The ideal security solution for
health, education, community and
prestige residential developments
 Vertical rise, Brise Soleil,
rooflight, and retro-fit options
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Laminated Security Glass, which will resist anything short
of a bullet.
The windows are fitted with the 250mm diameter Sonic
SPEAKTHRU Easy communicator system, which is suitable
for both internal or external weatherproof applications, has
excellent two way speech communication yet protects the
staff from draughts, dust and germs.
The new ticket windows are now well used and appreciated
both by home and away fans and ground staff, a success as
you might expect from a company that has manufactured
and installed ticket office facilities for over 1000 railway
stations as well as DSS, Probation, Hospital and University
offices.
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Curtain Walling And Atrium Roof
Replacement Completed By Structura UK
The largest ever replacement and refurbishment project undertaken
by Structura UK Ltd involved manufacturing and installing new
curtain walling and new glazed roof sections to Lloyds Chambers in
the City of London. Structura’s £2.8m, 15-month contract included
£500,000 worth of scaffolding erected and dismantled under
Structura’s supervision. The 25-year-old aluminium and glass curtain
walling system was replaced by suitable, Low E specification double
glazing consisting of Schüco’s FW60+
profile, 6mm clear outer glass, a 16mm
air space and 8.8mm clear laminated
glass on the inside, incorporating smoke
and air vents controlled by a BMS system.
The original glazed roof over the atrium
was leaking and required replacement.
The clear visual appearance of the
atrium roof belies its complex geometry.
Structura designed and installed
rectangular aluminium panels and hip
panels onto the sloping base section of
the roof, and supplied brackets for the
two new exterior gantries, the installation of which was overseen by
the company.
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The Safe, Secure Route To Successful Glazing
SFS intec’s glass fixing systems specialist Neil Ackroyd looks at the vital considerations for
delivering safe, secure and durable structural glazing.
The increased use of structural glazing in today’s
buildings would have been very popular with the
Victorians who understood the physiological and
psychological benefits that maximising natural
daylight brings.
Glass facades and rainscreens, features such as
interior partitions and canopies above entrance
doors are highly effective in increasing the
amount of natural daylight available to building
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users. Research shows that greater natural
daylight in our buildings makes us healthier and
more productive by helping to naturally increase
serotonin levels in our brains.
Designing buildings with maximum natural
daylight is also crucial in terms of environmental
impact. It means far less reliance on interior
lighting and the potential to make significant
savings on electricity use. There is also the
benefit of passive solar gain which provides free
warmth to supplement the building’s existing
heating system.
The Right Combination
Innovations in glass and their fixing systems
have enabled architects to broaden the
application of structural glazing in recent
decades. Both must work effectively with each
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other’s strengths and weaknesses to ensure installations are structurally robust and
reliable without the risk of premature failure. Three types of glass are typically used
in structural glazing; toughened safety glass (tempered), heat strengthened glass
and laminated safety glass, and plenty of information is available from leading glass
producers about how they differ. Each of these has a place in the right application
but the great differences which exist in their properties means they are not
universally appropriate or interchangeable. Using the wrong combination of glass and
fixing will result in the glass element failing, which could be catastrophic and costly.
This could be due to the glass fracturing or cracking or a poorly designed fixing
allowing the glass element to detach from the building structure.
A number of key regulations and standards must also be adhered to including
Approved Document N of the Building Regulations, which stipulates requirements
for the safe use of glazing to avoid impact hazard amongst other things. Fixings
for external structural glazing must also be able to cope with all that the great
British weather can throw at them too. Forces such as wind and snow loading are
particularly important factors in glass canopy design, but corrosion resistance is a
major issue and needs to be
effectively addressed for all
external applications.
Fixings should be stainless
steel but in the right grade
for the greatest success – it is
essential to remember that all
types of stainless steel are not
the same. All SFS intec fixing
systems for structural glazing
are austenitic stainless steel to
provide the highest resistance
to corrosion as recommended
under BS5427:1996. If a
fixing is martensitic or ferritic
stainless steel avoid it - there
is a real danger that it will
corrode rapidly and fail prematurely. SFS intec’s austenitic stainless steel fixings
for structural glazing carry a 25 year warranty and an additional legal liability of
up to £40 million can also be provided. This sort of assurance is vital to protect
reputations by keeping failure risks to a minimum and avoiding costly litigation
claims.
Fixing Options And Styles
There are numerous ways to approach the attachment of glass elements to the
building structure so creativity doesn’t need to be suppressed when drawing up initial
design concepts. SFS intec offers three types of point fixings for glass including ALT
to deliver a bevelled look and AO-FLEX which allows the fixing to be countersunk.
These can be combined with ‘spiders’ to offer great potential for structural glazing
applications such as entrance vestibules and covered walkways.
For rainscreen, an alternative approach comes with SFS intec’s ALW clamp system.
This allows a glass façade to be created using overlapping glass panes which slot
into cleverly designed brackets that attach to the building structure. It is a simple
and highly effective approach made easier by the fact that the glass panes do not
require any drilling as with point fixings. These SFS intec fixing systems demonstrate
how innovative solutions are available to ensure glass can be used in buildings to
fulfil its greatest potential. When the fixing and glazing combination is correctly
specified, the result will be a long lasting and structurally reliable glass element.
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Windowmaster Prepares Fresh Air For Private
Sector School
A new £3.7 million independent preparatory school in
Monmouth features a natural ventilation and window control
system designed and supplied by WindowMaster. The single
story Grange Preparatory School for boys features composite
Light up your life... Velfac windows in the facades and high level Velux windows
With Flushglaze ® at the rear of the
rooms. The Velfac
windows are supplied
with integrated
Our flushglaze range is available in many shapes and sizes, the
flushglaze also comes in walk on spec, triple glazed spec for greater WindowMaster motors
thermal performance and fire rated variants. within the frames.
WindowMaster’s
Glazing Vision also manufacture an opening vent The Visionvent and a
pyramid rooflight along with a variety of sliding rooflight solutions.
control system covers
19 zones within the
Call for a brochure on: +44 (0) 1842 815581 building, of which
14 are controlled by
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sensors monitoring
both temperature and carbon dioxide levels while five are
controlled by temperature-only sensors. WindowMaster was
chosen to provide the window automation system for the
Flushglaze
Grange Preparatory School because of its ability to provide
a complete installation, in particular the central computer
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Cristal Clear Opportunity For
UK House Builders
The words ‘recession’ and ‘credit crunch’ may strike fear
into some companies in the construction industry but
Sash customer Cristal Clear Conservatories are being
increasingly recognised by leading house builders as a
valuable asset in selling homes!
In fact, a recent George Wimpey residential development
in Basingstoke has incorporated the company’s
conservatories into several of its show-homes on site
… and interest is soaring! The company has earned
a reputation for excellence, the reason why it has
been appointed the approved supplier for some of the
country’s most prestigious house builders, including
Taylor Woodrow and Persimmon Homes as well as George
Wimpey. “The new build sector is still very active and
house builders are realising that our turnkey approach
can pay economic dividends,” continues Christine.
“Basically, we have the ability to provide a first class
conservatory with the highest quality components
backed up by a supply chain that can meet demand time
and time again – and for house builders, this dedication
and commitment to service, coupled with the calibre
of our superior product range, is invaluable in today’s
economic climate.”
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VisionVent

Wicona Expands Fabricator New Sandblast Collection

Network For Unitised Façades Builds On Long Experience
Façade specialist, Wicona Projects, is expanding its network Daedalian has introduced its new
of fabricators in the UK, with the announcement that AC Sandblast Collection, a range of
Yule is to move into unitised and more complex façade sandblasted glass designs. They have
projects. With more than 60 years’ experience in the industry, been developed from the company’s
the AC Yule Group is now one of vast portfolio of successful customised
the largest glass processors and projects. There is now a wide choice
suppliers of aluminium and PVC-U of standard sandblasted glass designs
glazing products in the UK. This available to interior designers and
new initiative will expand AC architects for balustrades, balconies,
Yule’s range of services into the doors, screens, obscuring shower screens
fabrication and installation of more and many other domestic or commercial
bespoke and unitised façades for applications.
larger and high rise commercial Daedalian uses the sandblasting process
schemes and fast track contracts, to create designs that are etched on
using Wicona’s highly engineered to both surfaces of the glass, creating
solutions – and one of the most multi-tonal, three-dimensional effect,
widely used and technically matt or shiny effects. The designs can be
advanced unitised systems in Europe. AC Yule will be used with any thickness of toughened,
investing in a dedicated production facility for the fabrication annealed or laminated safety glass as
of Wicona façades, and is already in negotiations on a number well as fire resistant, shaped or curved
of major projects. Unitised façades are fully glazed and sealed glass. The glass is treated with Clearshield
in a controlled factory environment, before being delivered to for easy maintenance and protection
site for faster installation onto pre-prepared fixings, without from finger marks as well as creating an
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…and in Birmingham’s A New Era As LSH And ERA Products Join Forces
ERA Products, The Door Lock People, have joined with sister
Increase Parking Capacity And Security
Most recent figures show that almost half
City Centre Concert Hall company LSH (formerly Laird Security Hardware), to provide
customers with the complete package in door and window hardware.
vehicle related theft in the UK each year occurs
on the street outside the home - but there is a
you could hear LSH will now be known
as ERA Security Hardware
solution. Cardok, manufacturer of ‘the ultimate
in off-road parking’, has responded to the

a pin drop… Solutions sitting

alongside ERA Products
challenge with the development of new options
that enable parking of up to four cars in the
under the newly created space required for just two, and with increased
company; ERA, Leaders security.
in Hardware for Doors & The Cardok two-vehicle lift is now
Windows. complemented by Cardok Mono, which
ERA Products is a well- accommodates just one car, and Cardok Multi
known and established which can take up to four vehicles. Each deck
manufacturer and is guaranteed to support a safe working load
supplier of high quality of three tonnes, with total lifting capacity
security products of 10 tonnes, enabling it to cope with even
ranging from traditional a 4x4, luxury saloon or powerboat. Cardok
night latches and is engineered to create a secure, watertight
mortice locks to ‘garaging’ environment for the vehicle, but
ironmongery, multi point using less surface area and with less visual
locks and access control impact than a garage.
solutions. The steel bay on which the vehicle is parked is
The new company head office will be based at ERA Products’ current electro-hydraulically operated to almost silently
site in Willenhall, West Midlands, with the existing sales and lower the vehicle underground and maintain
distribution depot remaining in Falkirk, Scotland. the home’s frontage. The unit can be raised and lowered in less than 30 seconds, and remote control operation means the user does not have
to go outside or get out of the vehicle to raise the Cardok for use.
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Revolutionary Development
Uses Polypipe Eco-Vat
Selectaglaze Seven Eco-Vat rainwater harvesting systems
from Polypipe have been installed in a ground
secondary glazing breaking development in County Durham. The
offers: Close, in Houghton-le-Spring is a series of
seven detached homes on a former brownfield
� The Most Effective site, where
Method of Sound abandoned farm
building were
Proofing used to store
machinery. This
� Superb Thermal sustainable
Insulation residential
scheme is the
� Excellent Draught Enhanced CPD Seminar Offers brainchild
Proofing In-Depth Glass Fixings Knowledge of Spring Oak Developments Ltd. a private
developer at the cutting edge of sustainable
SFS intec has enhanced its RIBA-approved CPD seminar on fixing
� Purpose Made systems for glass after its first six successful months in the field to
housing in the North East. The Eco-Vat
and Discreet rainwater systems were supplied by Polypipe
ensure it comprehensively addresses the changing architectural glazing WMS. Eco-Vat provides a sustainable and
requirements of architects, contractors and metal fabricators. In long term cost effective solution to reducing
� Secured by Design addition to extending the content of the seminar, the company has also the need for mains water consumption, with
restructured its glass fixings team to deliver the seminars. Qualifying tanks able to store and filter rainwater for
Test results available: Thermal to Part L standard, Acoustic up to 50dB (Rw) for CPD points and being RIBA-approved, architects have the assurance re-use.
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Safer Streets And Saving Money With Asphalt
I n the UK, slips, trips and falls amount to one
in three major injuries, equating to a serious
incident every three minutes, according to HSE
(Health & Safety Executive) statistics. This
impacts significantly on local authorities, the
NHS and the UK economy – costing billions of
pounds every year on treatment, expenses and
compensation.
Although the statistics are well documented,
there is little preventative work being carried
out to counteract the problem. In fact,
according to recent documents published by
Health and Safety experts in early 2009, the
situation is possibly getting worse – with
injuries and compensation claims on the rise.
This comes as local authorities look to cut back
costs in the tough economic climate, however,
by doing so it could be costing the tax payer
even more.
Public paving surfaces in poor condition cause
over 50% of these major injuries, many of which
have crippling consequences and cause severe
human suffering. If local authorities have not
ensured a slip resistant surface, then they are
liable to injury claims costing the millions of
pounds a year.
Falls resulting from defects in paving surfaces,
whether a footway or carriageway, can cost local
authorities upwards of £5,000 per claimant.
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Couple this with today’s endemic compensation
culture, and new evidence suggesting that single
personal injury payouts have reached as high as
£600,000 are no longer hard to believe.
Reducing Pedestrian Danger
Guidance documents agree that for all external
situations, paving must be firm, even and stable
with increased durability and waterproofing
qualities. In line with the Health & Safety
Commission and Workplace Health, Safety &
Welfare Regulations 1992, pedestrian surfaces
are also required to be slip-resistant.  introduce the material – ultimately, to reduce
To this end, walkways must be safe to use in
both wet and dry conditions and avoid the
surface reflection of materials which may affect
pedestrians. This is where seamless surfacing
materials like mastic asphalt provide the perfect
answer.  design considerations. With results indicating a
Engineers Radlett Consultants who tested mastic
asphalt paving under wet and dry conditions
and on both flat and sloped surfaces, found the
material ideal. It made slip resistant tests using
leather, standardised rubber, shoe rubber and
shoe heal plastic commonly used on women’s
shoes.
In all cases, mastic asphalt showed it could out
perform other types of paving materials even on
wet slopes up to 10 degrees.
Used extensively as a long-life wearing surface
in urban situations, where durability and
consistency is paramount, modified bituminous
materials such as mastic asphalt can bring real
benefits to road and pathway construction.
Delivering better and longer lasting walkways,
and savings in total lifecycle costings, mastic
asphalt is capable of out-performing and
outlasting all other comparable materials. 
The City of Edinburgh Council is one example
of a local authority taking the initiative to
the number of trip accidents on public walkways.
Based on research findings that prove mastic
asphalt reduces falls on footways by 100%,
Edinburgh Council is in the process of bringing
in safer surfaces wherever compatible with urban
further 90% reduction resulting from improved
maintenance, Edinburgh will combine regular
inspections with mastic asphalt resurfacing to
safeguard pedestrians and combat slip and trip
incidents in the city.  the nation’s pavements, local authorities can pave a way
Simple Solution
As a paving material, mastic asphalt is the
most useful and versatile – providing flexibility
in terms of contract size, time and scale of
application. First used as a wearing course on
carriageways in the 1860s, over a century of
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testimonials have since laid claim to its superior quality and
durability.
Complying with the British Standard specification for roads,
footways and pavings, (BS EN 13108-6) today’s modern mastic
asphalt provides a seamless bituminous application. Together
with advanced polymer formulations, the material is suitable
for a whole host of construction applications.
As mastic asphalt is available in both hot charge and block
format, (gritless blocks are re-melted and the specified
quantity of coarse aggregate added on-site) paths and
walkways can be reinstated in any quantity and at any time
– and in a grade that matches the existing wearing course.
Most importantly, slip and skid resistance can be provided
by sand rubbing, surface crimping or by the application
of high polished stone value pre-coated chippings. For
local authorities and public pathway specifiers, this added
functionality further enhances the material’s suitability for
public areas – and in reducing the potential for any slips and
trips.
By taking action now and proactively seeking to improve
to making such injury claims a thing of the past. And with
a seamless, slip-resistant product to hand, such as mastic
asphalt, there’s nothing stopping councils from saving billions
of pounds of medical and compensation costs a year.
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FM Approval On Complete
Waterproofing System
Bauder undertook the FM testing
programme on its two single ply
membranes, FPO & PVC, and used
its ability as a manufacturer of
both insulation and bituminous
waterproofing sheets to combine
all of the required elements of
the flat roofing system from one
manufacturer. This means that
Bauder are the only manufacturer
to have a complete flat roof
waterproofing system approved,
rather than using component
parts from different suppliers to
piece together a solution. So from
the self-adhesive bitumen vapour
barrier or VB20 vapour control
layer, with our high performance
thermal insulation BauderPIR FA
up to the synthetic waterproofing
membrane in either FPO or PVC,
all are now available from a
single source manufacturer with

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FM Approval. FM Global provides
comprehensive commercial and
industrial property insurance.

Lindab’s Rainline Rainwater

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Heavenly Green Roofs From Liquid Plastics Drainage System

Liquid Plastics, pioneer of cold applied roofing systems, has
supplied an Extensive Green Roof System to the Church of St.
Anne in the Diocese of Brentwood. The church had recently
benefited from a new extension to the rear of the existing
building, and an aesthetically pleasing green roof system was
required to complete the project. The green roof was to be
applied to a new build timber deck, and would also include
roof lights and insulation.
Liquid Plastics’ green roof system is completely cold applied;
therefore there is no requirement for any heat or naked flame
on the roof. The Decothane waterproof membrane is proven
to resist penetration by even the most aggressive roots, cures
to provide completely seamless waterproof protection, and
is certified by the BBA to last 25 years. Hibbs and Walsh
Architects specified Liquid Plastics’ Extensive Green Roof
System because the practice had previous experience of Liquid
Plastics’ products and was confident that the system would
meet their criteria.
The full system includes Decotherm Insulation, a Decothane
Root Resistant waterproof membrane, Biodrain, Filter Fleece,
Sedum Substrate, and a pre-grown Sedum Blanket. Liquid
Plastics’ Decolight roof lights and roof edge trims were also
installed.
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The Fakro FPP Preselect® – Safer, Sustainable
And More Secure
Many traditional top hung roof windows are easy to break, so for
those seeking a combination of good eco-credentials, exceptional
security and flexibility of use, Fakro’s FPP preSelect® is unique. It’s
patented, topSafe® technology provides the highest standard of
security and safety available, its micro-opening facility enabling it to
remain secure even when open. Additional steel reinforcement is built
into the lower part of the sash, while screws driven in at an angle
prevent hinges from being ruptured.
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Lindab’s steel based Rainline rainwater drainage system was specified
for a unique eco house which was recently featured in an episode of the
popular TV programme - Grand Designs.
‘Crossway’ in Kent, is one of the first zero carbon houses in the UK and
is based on an ancient European construction design called a timbrel
vault which features a dramatic curved roof structure.
Architect, Richard Hawkes, of Hawkes Architecture, who not only
designed and project managed the development but owns the house too,
utilised the latest eco technologies for its construction including: eco-
concrete foundations laid to support a series of timber framed ‘boxes’
which formed the main body of the two storey house.
The ‘boxes’ were insulated with recycled newspaper and then clad in
English cedar. Large, air tight triple glazed windows were installed to
help heat the house using the power of the sun.
To help conserve heat, the whole building was enveloped in a metalised
airtight membrane fitted with a ventilation system to recover heat from
the air. Over this, the dramatic parabolic roof structure was constructed,
totally unsupported by the building - the first of its type in the UK.
The arch is built using 26,000 handmade local clay tiles glued together
with plaster of Paris. The underside is visible from the rooms below.
The external elevations of the roof also includes a graphite polystyrene
insulant over which a series of geo textile membranes and 300mm of
gravel and soil to allow wild grasses and flowers to seed was installed.
This house is so experimental that Cambridge University has sensors
embedded throughout the building to monitor its performance. Richard
Hawkes specified Lindab’s Rainline rainwater drainage system for
Crossway because, as he says ‘it’s not plastic, it is much more durable
and it looks good too – it’s as simple as that’.
Rainline totally outperforms plastic and aluminium systems, offering
minimal movement and UV stability - Rainline will not crack, fade or
leak, is highly resistant to corrosion and virtually maintenance free.
It is also lighter and less expensive than cast iron drainage.
Quick and easy to install, Rainline is precision engineered by Lindab
to simply click together for a perfect watertight fit - just click, fit and
forget it.
On site labour time and costs are kept to a minimum- no special tools
are required either.
Rainline is manufactured from 30% recycled material and is itself
completely recyclable so no need to worry about costly disposal
problems or the likely impact on the environment.
Available in 10 standard colours by applying a high build polyester
paint to the plain galvanised finish, Rainline is also available in plain
galvanised, natural copper and Aluzinc.
Rainline is supported by comprehensive guarantees to give total peace
of mind for the designer and building owner.
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Carbon Saving with Sustainable Rainwater Low Carbon Ward Topped To Perfection With Unilin Systems
Swish Building Products’ new sustainable rainwater system With low carbon emissions becoming the prerequisite of an
has been incorporated into the refurbishment of a residential increasing number of private and public sector construction
and day care centre in Wales. Carmarthenshire County Council projects, Unilin Systems’ structural insulated roof panel
has become the UK’s first Local Authority to approve the technology is making specifiers of environmental buildings
system for use on their schemes. The system contains a stand up and take note. In Unilin Systems latest successfully
high proportion of post completed project, The Norfolk and Waveney Mental Heath
consumer PVC waste NHS Foundation Trust turned to dedicated roofing panels to
derived from old windows help it achieve its low carbon emissions brief for a Psychiatric
and gutter systems. Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Hellesdon Hospital.
Approximately 84 per The thermal efficiency of UNISPAN-MW roof panels from
cent by weight of the Unilin Systems, along with their ability to minimise materials
gutter system is recycled consumption in the roof structure and to provide a fast track
material, which uses building method, make them the ideal solution for healthcare
significantly less energy Rainwater Drainage Solutions In Steel and other public sector buildings. Approximately 2,000m2
in production and so of UNISPAN-MW structural sandwich panels now provide an
generates 70% less carbon Rainline is a unique steel based rain drainage system that
is becoming the system of choice for many specifiers. airtight and rigid roofing structure that meets the stringent
than using virgin material requirements for sound insulation and fire ratings for large
throughout. Rainline outperforms plastic gutter systems, offering minimal
movement and UV stability, it will not crack, fade or leak, public buildings.
The system is available in UNISPAN-MW panels are available in different thicknesses to
a choice of Round, Ogee, is highly resistant to corrosion and virtually maintenance
free. Comparable in price to a mid range plastic system, comply with Building Regulations Part L requirements. The
Square and Deepflow designs. It has a two-tone appearance mineral wool insulation is held between four rafters, which
featuring a grey core of recycled material and a co-extruded Rainline is also much less expensive than aluminum and cast
iron drainage. Rainline is precision engineered by Lindab to are stabilised by a ceiling board and upper board. The panels
skin of virgin material to enhance the external appearance are available up to eight-metres in length, ensuring the most
and to aid colour matching. This technology gives it exactly simply click together for a perfect watertight fit. Available
in 10 standard colours by applying a high build polyester efficient use of materials on the large roof areas of public
the same weather resistance and longevity as products sector buildings.
manufactured from virgin material. paint to the standard plain galvanised finish, Rainline is also
available in natural copper and Aluzinc.
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Esha Roofing System Prescribed Titansilver Roof Enhances Dental Centre

To Cure Failing Roof At Charing TitanSilver, an innovative, highly durable and malleable
Cross Hospital building material from Kalzip’s foldable aluminium range,
was specified by architect, MPC Consultants for roofing
Esha recently supplied a 3000m2 complete the impressive new Warwick Lodge Dental Centre in Thorpe
roofing system including: Esha Universal, an Bay, Essex. Like Kalzip’s Falzinc product, TitanSilver is an
environmentally friendly single ply membrane, easy to fold, lightweight and corrosion resistant aluminium
EshaTherm insulation and a vapour barrier building material which is hand-crafted into raised seam
for a re-roofing project at Charing Cross sheets, panels, flashings and trims.
hospital. Following a detailed inspection by An extremely strong and versatile material, TitanSilver
Esha regional manager Dave Etherton, it was is capable of accurately achieving the requirements
recommended that Esha Universal be installed of virtually any fully supported roof, façade and soffit
together with EshaTherm to improve insulation application. TitanSilver has a highly distinctive appearance
values. with a discrete, pre-weathered, low reflective matt
Esha Universal is manufactured by Esha from silver surface similar to that of brushed stainless steel.
their Eco-facility which houses the World’s first The anodised surface treatment of the saline-resistant
bitumen roof membrane recycling plant. Esha aluminium alloy material gives TitanSilver a lovely smooth,
Universal is quick and easy to install and can fingermark-free finish which is easy to fold and form. With
be mechanically fixed, ballasted or set in cold a life expectancy of at least 40 years (even under the most
adhesive. Shelter Commercial Roofing stripped adverse environmental conditions) TitanSilver is a robust,
off the old system back to the concrete base, sustainable, recyclable and low maintenance material with
laid a vapour barrier followed by 100mm a high residual value.
Eshatherm insulation over which Esha Universal was bonded in cold adhesive - the laps being heat welded with the award wining Esha Heat Welder Warwick Lodge is a very stylish contemporary building
which is safer than electric hot air guns and more environmentally friendly. but the versatility of TitanSilver also makes it ideal for
Esha Universal is a single layer, POCB (Polyolefin Copolymer Bitumen Binder) roofing membrane that offers the low temperature performance of both renovating roofs on old buildings and for new build
SBS membranes combined with the high – end performance of APP membranes. With a thickness of just 3.1mm and a reinforced P.E.T. glass/ applications where a traditional appearance is preferred.
polyester fleece, Esha Universal is manufactured in an attractive sustainable self-finish and retains its appearance due to its non-susceptibility to
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Walton Close Receives The
‘Ecowarehouse’ Treatment
A housing scheme in Redditch can boast the
first Photovoltaic (PV) System supplied through
SIG Roofline & Building Products (SIG R&BP).
Designed and assembled by Solarcentury, SIG
R&BP supplied integrated C21e solar electric
roof tiles through their Ecowarehouse brand, for
an eight-unit apartment block.

Walton Close, is being developed by Accord

Housing Association with Redditch Co-operative
Homes, in partnership with Redditch Borough
Council. The venture is part of Accord Housing’s
bid to create a mass market model of low-carbon
housing, utilising all available key energy saving
systems. Photovoltaic is one such system
designed to reduce both carbon emissions and
the bills which residents must pay to keep their
houses warm.

Jas Matharu, Key Account Manager, SIG R&BP

commented, ‘As the first PV System we have
supplied through our Ecowarehouse Brand,
Walton Close is an exciting project for us. It is
great for SIG R&BP to be recognised as one of
the key players in providing sustainable energy-
providing systems and for our products to be
used by one of the top housing associations in
the country. Since starting the job at Walton
Close, we have also been commissioned to
supply a PV System through Ecowarehouse, to a
second project in the Midlands.’

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Automatic Vents For All
Fakro Roof Windows
Due to the increasing demand for sustainable,
thermally efficient buildings, Fakro has set
a new standard by introducing an automatic
air inlet activated by air pressure variation
in all of its standard roof windows. The V40P
vent ensures the optimum balance of room
temperature and fresh air is maintained,
avoiding traditional heat loss associated
with static ventilation. Fully open, it can
supply 30m3 of fresh air per hour at a
pressure difference of 10Pa, while being able
to withstand strong wind gusts. The vent
design also ensures that warm air avoids
cold elements of the aluminium in the frame,
reducing any susceptibility to condensation.
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Zinc In The Round For
Unique School
‘Futuristic’ is a far from unworthy description
of the newly built, BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated
Abergwynfi Primary School. The term hardly
does justice to a design which is without
doubt a break with convention. The most
striking visual aspect of the design in
addition to the linked ‘pod’ classrooms is
the prominent use of natural zinc. VMZINC’s
standing seam system covers all roofs, with
horizontal panels used to clad all straight
walls. Zinc was specified on the grounds of
sustainability, length of service life and cost.
The standing seam system has been installed
to pitches between 3° - 15° on roofs ranging
in height from 3.5 - 12.5 metres.
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Layers of success at Clay Fields
ICB’s innovative green roofing solution,
Diadem, has played its role in the radical,
award winning Clay Fields housing project in
Suffolk – providing the ultimate sustainable
roof. It’s a solution available exclusively
from ICB (International Construction Bureau)
Ltd. Once installed, it delivered a wealth of
environmental benefits to the development
including reduced need for drainage, a lower
carbon footprint and unrivalled looks. The
200m2 of Diadem green roofing installed
upon the four storage buildings provided
an unbeatable appearance packed with
environmental benefits. As a highly effective
insulator, it also meant heating and air
conditioning needs were reduced.
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Unilin-Systems Bring Homes Of The Future Now
There are no better examples to demonstrate the thermal
qualities offered by Unilin-Systems’ structural insulated
roof panels than those found in a new Somerset housing
estate, home to three MMC inspired carbon-neutral homes.
Adopting the MMC theory, Waldegrave Estates utilised the
Unilin-Systems roofing concept along with triple glazing and
concrete formwork technology from Logix and Eco-Slab to
build domestic dwellings that have no thermal leakage or
bridging.
From the outside normal looking Somerset stone homes,
according to an as built SAP report, even the smallest
terrace achieves a Space Heating Requirement of 7.75KWh/
m2 per year, equating to a monthly heating bill of just £6.00
per month. With the exterior of the houses finished in local
stone and the strict planning requirements of conservation
areas, these three terraced houses prove that MMC can work
in a traditional format and that Unilin-Systems’ panels are
the perfect roof for homes of now and the future.
With the Government’s objective that new houses will have
to be carbon neutral by 2015, Unilin Systems’ Unipur panels
are the ideal solution for achieving an airtight, thermally
efficient roofing structure. Using the insulating properties
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of PIR foam, these factory-made panels also eliminate
trussed rafters, cutting down on wasted roof space, raw
materials and construction times. To achieve different levels
of insulation, Unipur panels were used in two depths while
their all-in-one nature means that even semi-skilled labour
finds them very quick to install, with installation rates of up
to 500m2 per day achievable.
With a range of internal finishes available, Unipur can
even help to cut down on internal decoration time, but
most importantly of all, Unilin-Systems’ Unipur structural
insulated roof panels are the only way to make roofs a
thermally efficient part of the building. Unilin-Systems have
a dedicated UK support team on hand to help with further
information and any enquiries.
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The Peabody Trust Receives

Roof Safety Improvements
By SAFETYWORKS &
Solutions

The Peabody Trust has chosen leading

safety at height specialists, SAFETYWORKS
& Solutions, to supply a comprehensive
upgrade of roof access and safety systems
to one of their large housing estates in
East London, the Pembury Estate.
SAFETYWORKS & Solutions provided their
Easifit mechanically fixed handrail system
to the roof parapet of each of the 26
blocks on the Pembury Estate.
In excess of 2400 linear metres of Easifit
handrail was fixed to the parapet with
stainless steel fasteners.
In addition, prior to installation the
galvanised steel handrails were powder
coated black to complement the aesthetics
of the existing building, and produce a
finish that will last for many years to
come.
The project also incorporated new security
gates that were fitted to the roof doors, which would provide safe and easy access for both maintenance operatives, and indeed the satellite TV
engineers. In addition, the fitting of the gates will improve security by ensuring that only authorised personnel can access the roof areas. To
conclude, 37 extendable handles were fitted to the existing ladders to provide safe access into, and out of the roof voids.

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Ceramic Granite....
A Contemporary
Alternative To
Portland Stone?
Ceramic granite ventilated facades supplied and prefabricated by Shackerley
have been used to create the outer envelope of the new £16 million Marjorie
and Arnold Ziff Building at the University of Leeds, and have enabled
architects at Farrell and Clark to overcome a significant aesthetic conundrum.

The brief was to deliver a landmark building that would form the nerve centre
for the University’s various Student Services Departments and provide a new
home for senior management. It was to be striking in its setting and a visible
declaration of the University’s mission to become one of the world’s top fifty
universities by 2015. At the same time, the architects also had to ensure that
the new edifice maintained sympathy with neighbouring campus architecture,
including classic 1930s Portland Stone library buildings and more recent
structures built from the 1960s onwards.

The resulting six storey concrete framed building is sleek and elegant with a
dramatic sweeping spine wall which certainly creates a clear style contrast
with adjacent buildings. However, Farrell and Clark have ensured that their
development blends harmoniously with surrounding architectural materials
in terms of colour and scale by cladding the building with Shackerley’s large
format ceramic granite panels in a natural off-white tone, using a Sureclad
ventilated facade system.

Nick Cooper, Project Associate explained: “Alternative cladding solutions

were considered but ceramic granite was selected balancing considerations of
cost, availability and colour and finish. Shackerley’s ‘Liguria’ ceramic granite
panels in a ‘prel’ finish were just what we were looking for, reflecting the
natural appearance and light colouration of Portland stone and at the same
time blending tonally with the more modern concrete architecture. Despite
their relative light weight, the large format ceramic granite panels also have
a very substantial appearance which echoes the solidity of the classic 1930’s
buildings, albeit in a different and contemporary way.”

Nick added: “We had originally been open to using other types of cladding on
this building but Shackerley’s Sureclad ventilated facade system gave us a few
advantages over traditional construction methods including ease and speed of
installation. It also gave us the flexibility to combine different facade panel
sizes to create subtle feature banding on each elevation.”
Shackerley supplied over 1100 square metres of prefabricated ceramic granite
in 1200x600mm, 1200x300mm and bespoke panel sizes for installation with
its Sureclad Access System.

The construction project as a whole was made possible as a result of a

substantial charitable donation made to the University of Leeds in memory of
local philanthropist Arnold Ziff. Funding came from the Ziff family’s charitable
foundation and its companies Stylo Group plc and Town Centre Securities plc,
in recognition of Marjorie and her late husband Arnold’s commitment to the
University.

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Hanson Scores On Celsius
Housing Project
Products from Hanson’s bricks and
blocks range have been used on the
Nautical Heritage Inspires RMIG’s
Celsius development, a project on
the edge of the town of Bracknell.
The designers chose a combination of
Kingspan’s New Panel Can French Retail Centre Cladding Design
Hanson’s Gima Widen Your Horizons
modular clay
Kingspan’s KS1000 RW trapezoidal insulated
Design Flair From Kingspan blocks and
roof and wall panel is an established
Gobelin buff
Kingspan KS1000 LV Louvre and KS1000 stock bricks. insulated panel that has been installed
CW CurveWall are the new additions to Because successfully on countless projects over the
the Architectural Wall Panel range from strength last 30 years. Through extensive research
Kingspan Insulated Panels. They combine was a factor, a heavier construction and development, Kingspan has now
an attractive contemporary façade profile material was required. Gima modular produced KS2000 RW – the same insulated
with all the performance benefits of a clay blocks are strong and offer 100% panel but 2 metres wide. One of the
PIR composite panel system. With visual protection against damp and moss principal advantages of KS2000 RW is its
impact a key requirement on many building build-up to reduce future maintenance fast track construction capability. The new
projects, the louvred profile of KS1000 LV work and expense. Hanson Gobelin increased cover width reduces the number
and curved profile of KS1000 CW will fit the buff stock bricks, were chosen because of side laps and fixings required, and the
bill for a range of different new build and they combine the solid appearance of ability to provide panel lengths of up to
refurbishment applications. The systems brick with a light colour to create a 20 metres reduces the number of end laps.
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www.buildinginnovations.co.uk/card The nautical heritage of St.Nazaire’s ship patterns were rendered accurately. After
building and port operations were the 3 months, every panel was complete and
inspiration behind the complex patterns on delivered to site for installation.
1,300 m2 of perforated decorative cladding
and ceiling panels manufactured by RMIG Claude Morel, RMIG France’s Project Manager
Group for the French city’s recently opened on the Ruban Bleu scheme, explained: “The
Ruban Bleu retail centre. St.Nazaire regeneration project is not only
Qbiss – Aesthetic Engineering immense, but also impressive and as the
Covering an area of 18,000 m2, Ruban Bleu is Ruban Bleu centre is one of the most visible
The building envelope together with the architecture it embodies is a key part of St.Nazaire’s ongoing regeneration structures within the development, the
generally considered as evolving, but with the arrival of Qbiss, the and development programme and acts as the decorative cladding is seen by thousands of
new bi-modular cladding system from Trimo, a true next generation main thoroughfare, linking the city centre to people every day.
product can be considered to have arrived. Qbiss by trimo represents the beach and harbour, encouraging residents
a technological as well as an innovation breakthrough; a 5-in-1 to re-discover the historic port area. He added: “Although we already have a wide
concept. As a system, Qbiss by trimo comprises the modular facade range of experience in developing aesthetic
element, sealing and fixing components, flashings, corner details and As the building is just 200 metres from the solutions for architecture and construction,
even windows if required, but it is perhaps the facade that will attract Atlantic Ocean, the project’s architects, the vision of the Ruban Bleu’s architects
most interest. Reichen & Robert Associates chose to use presented some new technical challenges,
Developed in response to architectural and design demands the facade 1.0mm thick salt-water resistant stainless which had to be overcome to ensure designs
is unique possessing the only true rounded corner on the market. This steel cladding, incorporating a series of could be produced to their exact requirements.
aesthetic quality is further enhanced with the ‘Shadow Joint’ where complex domed, indented and perforated This was not the first time we have needed to
the longitudinal and transverse joints are optically of the same width, patterns to represent waves and sea-spray. develop innovative tooling, but it certainly
which presents a modern minimalistic design with a smooth surface. A similar approach was adopted on the was one of the most complex solutions we
Qbiss by trimo, is a truly engineered system; able to carry itself there centre’s ceiling panels, where the 1.5mm thick have done to date, although it has also
is no need for additional substructure with the system requiring fixing aluminium includes a marine map produced provided us with a new level of technical
only at the edges. This brings many advantages because unlike other from thousands of small perforations. for applying convex and concave forms into expertise and knowledge, which is unique to
facade systems Qbiss by trimo does not require any additional support cladding, but the designs for Ruban Bleu RMIG.”
be that concrete wall, brick, wood or secondary substructure. The architects originally approached RMIG incorporated both principles in virtually every
With cost always an issue and the pressures to reduce them throughout the entire building envelope, this ‘value-engineering’ is a genuine and in late 2006 as they sought a manufacturer panel. Also, some panel designs called for RMIG Group is the world’s largest manufacturer
measurable cost-benefit. With fire protection always an issue, not just from a health and safety perspective but equally from an insurance cost capable of producing their designs and to the domed and indented forms also to be and supplier of perforated metal and its
and liability view it is reassuring to know that Qbiss by trimo has integrated fire protection. Its fire resistance is of the highest standard and work alongside them in developing and perforated, which presented an additional products are used in a diverse range of
confirmed by world-wide certification obtained across all countries in which it will be marketed. Qbiss by trimo has no thermal bridges as the finalising the original concepts into a striking challenge, as there was no existing solution applications and sectors from architectural
insulation is already integrated in the vertical joint. exterior finish incorporating almost 1,400 available. and automotive, through to processing and
Additionally, no moisture can build up during assembly as the thermal insulation is protected with steel sheets and thermal conductivity is individual cladding and ceiling panels. communications.
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Design Radiators

New Customising Service Gives Acrovyn

Fresh Designer Appeal
The Arbonia Column Range is extensive and offers
Architects and designers wanting to make use of C/S Acrovyn
solutions for Schools, Offices, Public Buildings or sheet can now combine unrivalled surface protection with
Houses where higher heat outputs are required. creative expression thanks to a new in-house customising
service that allows the material to be cut into eye-catching
shapes and patterns. As a result, wall protection is able to
make its own contribution to a positive and colourful internal
environment. A newly installed, state-of-the-art CNC router
at Construction Specialties’ new headquarters at Westcott in
Buckinghamshire, means that there is almost literally no limit
to the designs that can be created and the effects that can be
achieved. Available in an updated range of colours, including
faux woods and a brand new faux metal finish, C/S Acrovyn
is a tried and tested, abrasion-resistant product that delivers
effective protection for any surface that is likely to suffer
impact damage.
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An excellent range for Hospitals, Schools, Hotels or

any other hygiene sensitive environment.
. Vario d400
Laidlaw Solutions For London’s Hottest New Hotel
UK designs edition 1

Munkenbeck and Marshall’s design of the new Bermondsey Square hotel

has been described as stylish and chic and ‘the hottest new addition to
London’s coolest boutique hotel scene’. With an eye to creating interiors
which broke the normal corporate hotel mould, Laidlaw’s Orbis Integra
Doorsets system was used throughout. Durable yet visually stylish,
the package of timber doors, metal frames, glazing and ironmongery is
available in a wide range of finishes and frame colours, all guaranteed
for 10 years. Factory fitted Orbis Commercial ironmongery was used with
the range of laminated and painted doorsets, while all guest room doors
The Arbonia Creatherm Range is a tubular design were supplied with an integrated electronic VingCard® access system.
Integra is ideal for fast track construction environments, as the patented
offering curved or angled options. The easy to clean frame design clamps around the wall structure to provide a rigid assembly
design is suitable for all types of buildings. with no visible fixings. This cuts installation time by up to 75%. To
add a combination of design flair to stairways, Laidlaw’s Stainless Steel
Handrail system in Brushed Stainless Steel was installed, line side fixed
with clear, toughened glass infill panels to maximize natural daylight.

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Ten Inspirational Designs

Featured In New Brochure
The sheer versatility of the Vario The Night Sky Captured In A Quartz Worksurface
D400 pop-up graphic display system
Nocturno, part of the new stunning ‘Genesis’ range
is demonstrated in a new brochure
The Arbonia Decotherm Range may be mounted published by RTD Systems. Produced in
of quartz worksurfaces from COMPAC provides the
designer with a palette of exciting colours and
vertically or horizontally. Clean minimalist lines photo-realistic form, ten inspirational
endless opportunities to create visually impactful
designs show how D400 can be used
with integrated temperature control. Flat, curved or to stunning effect in showrooms,
worksurface designs for a wide range of applications.
Nocturno, like all COMPAC’s quartz worksurfaces
reception areas and a range of exhibition
angled options available. situations. The Vario D400 has unique
has superb consistency of colour, is extremely
hard wearing, highly resistant to heat, scratches,
aluminium side profiles, which can be
staining and is very easy to clean and maintain
fitted with accessories such as literature
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racks, bag holders, product shelves and
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digital screens.
kitchens too where it would transform any traditional or contemporary home. Available in 3metre
lengths, a range of thicknesses and in polished or honed finishes Nocturno can easily be cut and
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The ultimate Heating Solutions from Kermi / Arbonia
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From early design stage to completion, Kermi have the solution.
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Column Casings Provide The Perfect Finish New Standard Alico Tile Range
The n-case range of plywood column casings provides the
From Daedalian
perfect solution for concealing structural columns, enabling Daedalian, market leaders in architectural glass,
a decorative and stylish finish to be achieved simply, quickly have introduced a new exciting range of Alico
and cost effectively. tiles. This is the first of a series of standard
The versatile Circa tile ranges to be introduced by the company.
and Quadra plywood Daedalian tiles are already widely specified for
range includes circular, custom projects and the new standard Alico
semi-circles, square and range will provide greater market availability
rectangular casings, for more general applications. Alico tiles are
making them ideal for fused with copper and aluminium to create a
use in a wide range wide range of contemporary designs. The tiles
of projects including are available in different size combinations
commercial interiors, from 70mm to 400mm. Applications will include
hotels and public domestic and commercial bathroom and kitchen
buildings as well as splash backs for both new and refurbishment
retail and education projects. Whilst Alico tiles are ideally suited
and for stylish shop for use as accent tiles when blended with plain
Armourcoat Sculptural™ At Design Interiors fronts. n-case column field tiles, the imagination of the designer will
casings are available in also lead to their specification as complete
Armourcoat introduced Sculptural™ at Design Interiors in January - seamless a wide range of finishes. tiling solutions in their own right.
contoured wall surfaces with impactful designs and cast relief. Each Quadra column casings
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post-consumer recycled content, are non-toxic, and non-combustible. The requiring square or rectangular casings in sizes from 300mm to
panels are extremely dense and hard with a smooth ceramic-like surface. 1200mm.
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Pressalit Care Meets Changing

Places Requirements
Height-adjustable products, as specified for the new
Changing Places facilities detailed in BS8300:2009
– ‘Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the
needs of disabled people’ - can be met from Pressalit
Care’s specialist bathroom solutions. Pressalit Care’s
ergonomic washbasins and nursing benches can be
power adjusted to suit individual requirements safely
and comfortably. The ergonomically designed Pressalit
Care Washbasin can be height adjusted electrically or
by gas cylinder level control. The concave front edge
of the basin stabilises a standing as well as a seated
user, while the rounded edges are easy to grip or lean
against. The Pressalit Care 1800mm Nursing Bench can
be raised from a height of 300mm up to 1000mm by
means of a wall-mounted lifting unit, easily adjusted
Leading Washroom Provider Launches Stunning New Range with a hand control. Suitable for use when showering
or changing, the Nursing Bench has a slightly curved
Responding to industry demands, Armitage Venesta has meticulously developed Oxygen, a stunning new washroom system that exceeds
profile with foam cushions, and a safety rail which
all expectations. Designed and produced by a company that has earned its long-standing reputation as the leading washroom provider,
folds away under the Bench when not in use.
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Absolute Perfection From Compac
Absolute Blanc is part of the new Genesis range of quartz worksurfaces from COMPAC, providing the designer with a palette of exciting
colours and endless opportunities to create visually impactful designs for kitchens and bathrooms. Absolute Blanc, as its name suggests, is
pure vibrant white and like all COMPAC’s quartz worksurfaces, offers superb consistency of colour, is extremely hard wearing, highly resistant
to heat, scratches, staining and is very easy to clean and maintain. Available in 3metre lengths, a range of thicknesses and in polished
or honed finishes Absolute Blanc from COMPAC will look ‘absolutely fabulous’ in any contemporary or traditional home. In the kitchen
illustrated, which has been designed by World renowned Miami based designer Jay Britto, Absolute Blanc has been combined with an Orange
Quartz worksurface from COMPAC’s Lumicks range to produce a stunning kitchen design.

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Laminated Glass Balustrades Demonstrate

The Benefits Of Dupont™ Sentryglas®
Around 2,000 free-standing panels of laminated glass,
containing DuPont™ SentryGlas® structural interlayer, are
used to form balustrades at the new Westfield London
shopping centre, Europe’s largest urban shopping mall. 20
percent thinner than other glass laminate constructions of
equivalent performance, the glass balustrades, manufactured
by UK architectural glass supplier Kite Glass, provide a safe
and secure shopping experience for all visitors to Westfield.
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Quick Drying Fire

Protection For Luxury
London Development
Hinde House is a highly visible
and prestigious development
on Thayer Street in London’s
Marylebone Village. The interior
Sikkens Adds Perfect has been redeveloped to be safe

ALLCOAT Finish To New thanks to the application of the

Pyeroy On Track With
SOLVENT BASE Blackfriars Railway
ideal for historic restorations
Bridge Contract
Pyeroy has been awarded a £6
million contract to refurbish
London’s Blackfriars Railway
Bridge. The works will be
carried out over a two year
period. Pyeroy’s involvement
will see the Gateshead-based
firm’s infrastructure services
division providing scaffolding
and steelwork support ahead
of applying a new long last
protective coating to the
wrought iron bridge.
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Cornish Hotel
The new Cornwall Hotel Spa and
Estate at Tregorrick is destined
to be an exciting attraction and
products from Sikkens are being
used throughout. For the exterior
wood detailing of these luxury
and top quality lodges, Sikkens
Cetol BL21 plus and Cetol BL31
woodstain system has been
specified which is quick drying
and benefits from low odour
whilst maintaining excellent
absorption into the timber for
protection against weathering
and UV damage.
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Bollom Ultra 60 which is fully
fire protected to BS476:Part
20/21:1987 ASFP Approved.
Brosteel Ultra 60 Intumescent
Coating for Structural Steel is a
thin-film waterborne intumescent
coating, providing 30 minutes
fire protection in only one coat,
with 60 minutes achieved in just
two coats.
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New Clear Binding
Primer Extends The Life
Of Problem Surfaces
Zinsser’s Peel Stop is a clear,
flexible bridging sealer for
surfaces where peeling, flaking,
dusting or chalking is a problem.
It is suitable for interior or
exterior use forming a breathable
membrane over questionable or
faulty substrates. Peel Stop tightly
bonds to old paint and problem
areas, forming a sound surface
for new paint forming a tough
acrylic film that stays flexible and
helps prevent peeling by letting
moisture escape.
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Crown Trade has launched an exciting new paint colour collection
for specifiers, designers and professional decorators working on all
types of interior and exterior design projects.
This extensive new colour offer covers the entire spectrum and
Superior Wood Protection

The benefits of ALLCOAT SOLVENT BASE:

features 1080 contemporary and established popular shades, tints
and hues. These are arranged into eight distinct colour families to
make decision making as straightforward as possible.
Crown Trade colour fandecks and pocket size colour guides,
ULTRA ®

� Wall and ceiling primer and finish
� No other primer or topcoat required
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� Used as stain block and as a finish
� Dries in 30 minutes. Recoat in 2 hours
� Neutralises substrates up to 12.5ph
Brush, roller, airless spray
� doesn’t alter the colour and character of the wood,
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instantly recognisable in the new Crown Trade ‘black and gold’ See the true beauty of wood,
signature style, are now available, with colour swatches all clearly
referenced using Crown’s exclusive SCAN™ colour codification and
with seven years’ Ultra® protection.
referencing system. Applied as a system of Basecoat and Woodstain,
SCAN™ systematically and scientifically measures paint colours Sadolin Ultra® ’s UV-Active protection technology
and then assigns a unique six digit code to each one. The first two
characters, (a letter followed by a digit), refer to the ‘hue’ of the gives lasting, consistent protection. Whilst Ultra®
paint colour and there are 240 different hues shown in the SCAN™ offers the high performance of a solvent base, it’s still
colour wheel. The next two digits refer to the lightness of the paint 2010 VOC compliant. For superior protection that
colour ranging from zero (the darkest) to 99 (the very lightest).
The final two digits refer to saturation. The SCAN™ system is so
sophisticated that saturation can be increased in increments of it has to be Sadolin Ultra®.
less than 0.5%.
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Self-Builder’s Dream House
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When Oxfordshire self-builder and
businessman Chris Ostwald set out to build
a country retreat in the Chiltern Hills he
took inspiration from the most unlikely
of places – a picture of a West Virginian
timber clad watermill seen on the side of a
yoghurt pot.
Woodcare specialist Sadolin advised Chris
on the best way to decorate and protect
the exteriors of his unusual development
which was visited by Kevin McCloud and
his film crew and featured in a recent
episode of the popular TV programme Grand
Designs.
Inspired by a yoghurt pot image of
Glade Creek Grist Mill, dating back
to the 1920s, Chris and his architect
Brian Johnson designed a very
similar building to sit on a platform
cut into the chalk hillside of the
Oxfordshire countryside, supported
by steel legs.
Their designs were sent to
Timberpeg, an American specialist
in timber frame homes, who made
Chris his very own ‘mill’ in ‘kit‘ form
and shipped it over to the UK from
Oregon, New Hampshire.
Whilst the structural framework was
built from Douglas Fir, the exterior
cladding was made entirely from
cedar panelling. Timberpeg recommended
that all the cladding panels should be
treated immediately both sides with a
quality woodcare product and that further
coats should be applied to the exterior
facing walls in situ.
Chris turned down the manufacturer’s offer
to apply coatings at its factory, opting
for the more cost effective but somewhat
more labour intensive option of treating
the wood himself. He needed a richly
coloured woodcare product that would
deliver a translucent natural finish to allow
the natural beauty of the cedar to show
through, but which would also provide long
term weather protection and be easy to
maintain in the future.
Sadolin’s technical team advised Chris to
use Sadolin Classic woodstain for a superior
level of protection and durability, and
helpfully provided a wide range of tester
pots for him to try out on the cladding
boards.
Although Chris knew the colour that he
wanted he wasn’t the only person involved
in the decision making process. He also
had to keep the local planning department
satisfied and this entailed generating
different coloured ‘impressions’ of the
completed building on his laptop until the
planning officer was also happy with the
effect.
Finally they settled on a colour that they
both found acceptable and the decision
was taken to decorate and protect all the
exterior wood in Caramel Crisp, a rich red-
toned shade in the Sadolin Classic tinted
range.
Winter had arrived and it was not an ideal
time to be applying woodstain but Chris
was determined to keep the momentum
going. Luckily the ‘stilted’ design of the
building enabled him to create a spacious
sheltered (and well ventilated) area under
the house where the work could be carried
out. He hung plastic sheeting to keep out
the wind and rain and brought in huge
heaters to keep the area warm enough
to work in, and to give the woodstain a
chance to dry.
“The conditions certainly weren’t ideal”
said Chris, “but we got the temperature up
to a level where we could stain the wood
without too many problems. The real issue
was the sheer amount of wood that had to
be treated and left to dry on racking.
We had about 5,500 linear feet of bare
timber to get through! Fortunately I had
a few friends and family members who I
‘press ganged’ into helping out! We formed
a ‘production line’ and got all the wood
stained both sides in just over a week.”
The exterior facades were coated again
once the cladding was fixed, and then
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recoated once more. Chris said: “I’d been
concerned about the huge colour variation
of the bare panels but with each coat of
Sadolin Classic, the wood became deeper,
richer and more consistent. After the third
coat I had the rich autumn leaf colour that
I had wanted all along, just like the picture
on the yoghurt pot”
When the Grand Designs crew visited Chris
he was only half way though his project.
Now all the external works are completed
and he is delighted with the results of his
labours.
He admits: “I underestimated how long it
would take to protect and decorate all the
timber and we certainly didn’t have the
weather on our side, but when I look at
the rich colour of the cladding now, and
the way the building nestles in the its
wooded setting, it makes all that effort
worthwhile.”
“I’ve got the timber clad house of my
dreams and I know that thanks to Sadolin
the wood is extremely well protected from
the elements. I’ve got plenty more work to
do inside before I’m done but at least I can
relax in the knowledge that I won’t need to
pick up another tin of exterior woodstain
for many years to come!”
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Yorkon Delivers UK’s Largest
Complete Hospital To Be Built
Off Site
Two new multi-million pound NHS treatment
centres have been delivered to site by off-site
specialists and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon,
for UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH). The project
at Emerson’s Green in Bristol is believed to be
the UK’s largest complete hospital to be built
off site. Both centres have been constructed
off site by Yorkon and craned into position
around 70 per cent complete. This approach
will ensure completion on time, on budget, to
a shorter programme, with guaranteed quality
and less disruption.
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Forma Metal Column Casings Foremans Wins £1m Recycled
Provide Aesthetic Appeal Modular Building Contract At
The n-case Forma range of metal column
Sellafield
casings includes a wide range of shapes Foremans Relocatable Building Systems has
including circles, semi-circles, squares and been awarded a £1m contract to supply office
rectangles. Coupled with the wide choice accommodation at Sellafield in Cumbria. The
of powder coated finishes, patterns and contract is for a fully refurbished three-
perforations, n-case metal column casings storey office building to be located at the
provide even greater design and installation Sellafield Nuclear
flexibility. Plant. The use
Manufactured of a recycled
from metals and refurbished
from 0.5mm
to 3mm in
modular building
is highly
thickness, sustainable,
depending on up to 70 per
the profile cent faster and
and material provides a cost
selected, saving of up
Forma metal casings are ideally suited to to 50 per cent
‘custom’ applications covering sizes from compared to new
250mm to 1000mm across all shapes in the build. Delivered
range. Produced using precision bending to a challenging timescale of just five
techniques for accuracy, Forma casings are months, the 2100sqm building will be fully
also flexible enough to make installation a fitted out with new internal fittings and will
simple and straightforward process. arrive on site complete with windows, doors,
partitions, plumbing and a large proportion
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Neaco Contributes to Major Retail Development

As the approved suppliers of the engineered
aluminium components for Kalzip Grillage Walkway
and Handrail systems, Neaco provided a major
contribution to the St. Stephen’s development in
Hull.
Designed by Holder Mathias Architects, the
undulating curved glass roof is a particularly
distinctive design feature at St. Stephen’s and the
Kalzip walkway system was extensively installed
on the roof structure for cleaning and maintenance
access. Neaco’s modular aluminum grillage is used
for the Kalzip system because its seam clips ensure
a secure fixing method to the Kalzip seams without
penetrating the roof sheets. The Kalzip Grillage
Walkway and Handrail system offers a lightweight,
durable, self-draining, low maintenance

The New 3 In 1 Conversion

construction for simple and quick installation to
the Kalzip standing seam roof system. Neaco’s
grillage walkway can be installed with handrails to
both sides, one side only or without handrails.
Neaco’s modular grille panels are precision Envirograf have just launched Envir-e-flex the perfect answer to providing resulted in excessive insulation being positioned to close to electric
engineered in easy-to-handle dimensions. They a 3 in 1 product for thermal insulation to L1B & L2B, airborne and impact cables and therefore running the risk of electrical cables overheating and
are approximately one third of the weight of steel, sound and 70 minutes fire protection. Envir-e-flex consists of a reflective potentially causing a fire. Envir-e-flex is the perfect solution because it
yet offer an impressive load-bearing capacity. The fire protective panel with an attached non-itch sponge. The Envir-e-flex is produced in a depth to suit most joists and trusses whilst offering an
walkway retains a high residual value and the aluminium is fully recyclable. panels can be used in loft conversions between trusses requiring only a important airflow for cabling and minimising condensation problems. Also
facing of 9mm plasterboard to achieve excellent U values. Envir-e-flex new from Envirograf are Thermal Cavity Fire Barriers for improved thermal
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Arch Protects
The RNLI

Over 200m3 of timber cladding was treated with

Arch’s unique fire retardant Dricon for the roof of the
new RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Station. Opened in early
February 2009, the new lifeboat station – 500 metres
east of the original – has replaced one of the oldest in
the UK, which dated back to 1899.
The old station had become too small and outmoded,
and could not be modified to house the next
generation of lifeboat. The volunteer lifeboat crew
urgently needed a new station to meet the demands of
the 21st century, housing their Mersey class vessel, the
Lady of Hilbre - a carriage launched lifeboat. The result
is the UK’s first purpose built lifeboat station which
accommodates this class of vessel.
John Curry, lifeboat operations manager commented:
“The RNLI Hoylake Lifeboat Station Appeal the appeal
was launched in September 2007 with the objective of
raising two million of the five million pounds needed
for the new station and the new boat to be housed in
it by the end of 2009.
At present the appeal has raised one million pounds
towards the final objective. It has provided the
Hoylake lifeboat crew with a superb new station,
essential facilities and new equipment needed to carry
on saving lives at sea for decades to come.” The Dricon
fire retardant treatment used for the roofing timber
will help protect the new station for the life of the
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Sika Takes Secret Fix Up A Gear
Lindab’s Rainline Specified
For Award Winning Social
Housing Project
Lindab’s steel based Rainline rainwater
drainage system was recently specified
for an award winning social housing
project designed by Liverpool based
architects, Denovo Design. Having
specified Lindab’s Rainline for
two previous sustainable housing
developments, from which Denovo
Design had received positive reports
regarding Rainline’s ease of installation
and its attractive appearance, the vandal
resistance and durability of Rainline
were particular features which made
its specification important for this
latest development. Other factors that
influenced Denovo’s decision to use
Rainline instead of a UPVC system were
‘its minimal movement, its strength
and durability and importantly, Rainline
itself is completely recyclable’. For the
project Denovo specified Rainline in a
plain galvanised finish which required no
painting and minimal maintenance.
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Sika’s secret fix panel adhesive has ensured a seamless aluminium cladding
finish to the latest in BMW dealership in Beddington, London, at a fraction
of the cost compared to a mechanical alternative. As an alternative to
more expensive traditional cassette panels, SpeedDeck ACM (Aluminum
Composite Material) cladding panels were specified. These could be offered
in flat panel format and, using SikaTack Panel Adhesive, would achieve the
same effect at significantly reduced site costs.
Working to a strict design style and selection of materials, the aluminium
façade is an integral part of the dealership’s overall branding and ensures
it matches other dealerships. To secure the flat SpeedDeck ACM panels
using traditional cladding methods could have left the sleek, aluminium
finish with face fixings. However, SikaTack Panel Adhesive made it possible
to create this look without any visible fixings. Following preparation
and priming of all surfaces, the ACM panels were temporarily fixed in
place using Sika’s specially made 3mm thick double-sided tape, whilst
the SikaTack Panel Adhesive got to work. When set, the panels were fully
bonded to the structure.
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Levolux Keeps Village Cool
The new VILLAGE hotel in London’s Elstree, a recent
addition to the hotel chains’ ‘Premium’ range, has a
reputation to uphold, for first class, modern comfort.
Levolux has ensured that staff and guests at the
stunning hotel, stay cool with a state of the art 9000
Fin system. In addition to contoured Ventilation
Louvres used to screen plant areas at high level,
Levolux fitted its 9000 Fin Solar Shading system
across the hotel’s entrance and to provide shading to
glazed areas along each elevation of the building. The
Levolux 9000 Fin system comprises of vertical stacks of
horizontal 300mm aluminium Aerofoil Fins fitted to a
series of ‘H’ posts, also supplied and fitted by Levolux.
This extremely efficient external Solar Shading system reduces solar heat gain by as much as 95%, helping
to minimise the hotel’s reliance on expensive, energy sapping air conditioning. Finished with a co-
ordinated dark grey powder coating, the Levolux Solar Shading system and contoured Ventilation Louvres
combine to create a sleek, modern contrast against the glass backdrop.
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Accoya® Brings An Unbeatable Finish To Loch Lomond
Vincent Timber’s Accoya timber cladding has delivered a prestige
makeover to one of Scotland’s premier hotel destinations. The
Boathouse Restaurant is the latest dining sensation at the
prestigious De Vere Cameron House hotel in Loch Lomond and it
sports a sustainable Accoya timber panelled exterior that provides
the perfect new look for a panoramic loch setting. Vincent Timber
proposed Accoya, a modified timber. Supplied fully factory coated it
provides excellent performance with a superb aesthetic finish that
fits with the visual appeal of the restaurant’s surroundings. Accoya
offers impeccable green credentials and is the perfect complement to Vincent Timber’s extensive range
of timber claddings. Using wood from certified sustainable plantations, Accoya is acetylated, with the
wood’s natural appearance and strength not affected by the process.
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Stannah At Kingston Station Hanson Chosen For Edwardian Luxury Development
The installation of new Stannah bespoke passenger
Matching the existing brickwork was the major challenge for a recent
lifts is part of the ‘Access for All’ programme of station project undertaken by Lead Hill Developments and Beswick Homes. The
improvements - funded by the DfT and delivered by
plans called for the extension and refurbishment of a large Edwardian
Network Rail – which provides step–free access for all house into 10 luxury apartments.
travellers, when needed. A recent excellent example of
Given the combination of new build and refurbishment, it was critical to
the ‘Access for match the original brick in order to maintain consistency throughout the
All’ programme is
new build, while at the same time retaining the Edwardian style of the
the installation original house. The existing brick being a rich red, Hanson’s Wilnecote
of two new
Smooth Red brick was specified, as its colour and soft, smooth texture
Stannah lifts at most closely matched the bricks used on the original house. In addition,
Kingston station,
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approachable
over a steep
flight of steps and the other via a steep ramp. The
station now boasts two 16–person, 1200kg, hydraulic-
drive passenger lifts built to Network Rail specifications,
including telephone links and CCTV. The lifts have
operating panels on both sides to ensure all travellers
can use them easily and independently.
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Lloyd Banks On Steadmans For Head Office Refurbishment
Roofing and cladding company Steadmans has
supplied a complete building envelope solution for
the refurbishment of the Carlisle-based head office
of prestige motors to agricultural machinery group
Lloyd. When the original head office was built 26
years ago it was supplied and erected by Brian
Steadman, then Steadman’s managing director, for
Ralph Lloyd, founder of the group.
The architect for the refurbishment was Carlisle-
based Architects Plus and the new 3,000m² roof
was installed by New Metal Systems of Workington
using Steadmans AS35/1000, 100mm thick
insulated panel finished in grey mist. New Metal
Systems also installed the rear gable wall using
over 200m² of Steadmans 80mm AS35/1000
insulated panel finished in forest green.
Both roof and wall panels benefit from a
DobelNova colour finish providing a 30 year
guarantee. To complete the building envelope
Steadmans also supplied metallic silver insulated
flat wall panels to the front of the building, triple
skin factory assembled in-plane roof lights plus
800 lin mtrs of gutters and flashings in metallic
silver.
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Lethame House Aims High With DuPont Membranes
Lethame House is a new luxury housing project by Apex Developments
Ltd in Strathaven, near Glasgow, that aims not only for very high
standards of living but also of thermal efficiency. Consisting of four
spacious timber-frame, stone-clad, slate-roofed units, the development
features top quality materials, including three high-performance
building membranes from DuPont (DuPont™ AirGuard®, DuPont™ Tyvek®
Reflex and DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro).
Apex have worked to a superior specification from the outset, including
the sourcing of local stone and slate, keen to create a distinctive
development that will be a pleasure to
inhabit for the long term. Exceeding the thermal and airtightness standards set by
regulations has been a primary goal, and in order to achieve this, the project boasts a
combination of advanced systems and products.
These include geo-thermal heat sources from 200 metre boreholes, a heat recovery
system, DuPont™ AirGuard® air-leakage barrier on the internal walls, DuPont™ Tyvek®
Reflex metallised breather membrane on the external walls and DuPont™ Tyvek®
Supro breather membrane on the roof. “We chose these membranes because they are
renowned as a reliable, durable brand. We have worked with DuPont™ Tyvek® before
and have every faith in the material. We wouldn’t want to gamble on something that
might be substandard on a project with such high aims.
We want to be confident in handing over the keys to a quality home that will
bring enjoyment and value for many generations,” says Jim Simpson, MD of Apex
Developments Ltd. This combination of air-tight, light-weight, easy to install
membranes is designed not only to protect the building envelope, but also to
significantly enhance the thermal performance of the building, thereby improving interior comfort and reducing the
carbon footprint.
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movemanSKG
Makes The Grade
“We ensure any student with a disability is able to enjoy and access
the full curriculum and facilities” says Carol Sheffield, Business
Manager at West Bridgford School. “Our new Prestige platform lift
from movemanSKG means wheelchair users can access the theatre,
in which we hold drama classes, dance and music lessons, and
assemblies. It gets daily use, performs reliably, and exceeds all
expectations!”
West Bridgford School, located in Rushcliffe near Nottingham, has
nearly 2000 pupils aged between 11 and 18. Specialist technology
facilities enable it to offer advanced courses in art, textiles, graphics,
resistant materials, and electronics. Rated outstanding in many areas
by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), the school is a
popular choice for students in the area.
At West Bridgford School, Prestige travels nearly a metre from
the upper level foyer down to the theatre, allowing children with
disabilities to overcome a short flight of steps. Simple ergonomic
controls allow users to operate the lift independently, and a hands
free intercom unit means they can call for assistance if required.
Carol continued; “movemanSKG installed Prestige in just a few days,
keeping building work to a minimum. This meant we could resume
normal lesson timetables quickly. The company is professional and
pleasant to deal with. I recommend movemanSKG to anyone with
platform lift requirements!”
Prestige lifts 400kg up to thirteen metres and has a customisable
platform size, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Users can specify its colour and finish to match any surrounding
environment. Prestige features controlled acceleration and
deceleration, which eliminates jolting at landings. Freestanding, it requires no pit
or supporting wall. This minimises building work and associated expenses.
West Bridgford School has exciting expansion plans. It is to spend £400,000 over
coming months building a new fitness suite, dance studio, and PE classroom.
These facilities will be accessible to wheelchair users.
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Lighting Fights Crime And Grime
London’s Westway A40 flyover has been illuminated and the
area made safer by a joint venture between Light Projects, arts
organisation Urban Eye and TFL. The result is a transformation
of the dark and dangerous areas under the flyover near the
communities of Ladbroke
Grove and Portobello Road.
The new work includes
striking artwork on some
of the walls designed
by Miles Watson, and a
colourful lighting scheme
by a creative partnership of
Miles Watson and Lightscape
Projects, part of the Light
Projects Group.
The inspired use of Francis
Would You Like A Facelift? Searchlights. with spreader
Langthorne Health Centre, an NHS facility located in north-east optics to graze light across the repainted underside of the bridges,
London, has recently received a ‘facelift’ courtesy of Ultra Floor creating a lighting gateway without glare which has lifted the lux
products and E Floor Contracts. To complete this flooring project, E levels and is deterring crime. 36W RGB downlighters are also used
Floor Contracts not only benefited from the high quality performance to illuminate the vertical columns of the Flyover which has been
of Level IT two but also the outstanding customer service and delivery totally repainted white to lift the area and to be used as a lighting
guarantee that Ultra Floor offers. Andy comments that, Lucy Choules, canvas. The colour changing dmx system has several programmes
Ultra Floor’s south-east Area Sales Manager, “gave excellent technical to facilitate different moods of colour and its rate of change. In
assistance as well as ensuring an efficient order process. This was addition, small floodlights create circles of light on the pavement
then followed by an exceptional delivery service, to our on-site and illuminate the artwork on the walls.
location, at the agreed time.”
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Cembrit’s Cembonit Performs At Acland Burghley School

Cembonit cladding from specialists Cembrit,
has been used at a new performing arts
centre at a school in London. Acland
Selectaglaze Assist Phoenix
Rising From The Ashes
Burghley School needed an upgraded dance
and music facility and the specification was
to create a building that fulfilled several
functions.
It had to act as a separate two-storey facility
Ramsgate Library has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes five years after performance seals will almost eliminate uncomfortable draughts. Class A
with two main dance studios floating above
fire gutted the impressive 104 year old Grade II landmark building on laminated glass and locking systems were specified to the ground floor
a plinth housing the music facilities. It
the Kent coast. The impressive two-storey north façade escaped the to improve security and the secondary glazing also provides high levels
had to connect to and complement existing
ravages of the flames and, along with the west façade, were the only of noise insulation ensuring the quiet environment that is such an
buildings. This was achieved with the
principal elevations of the original building to have survived. The fire important feature of libraries.
construction of a bridge between the new and
also destroyed the library’s contents, including its priceless museum The completion of Ramsgate Library is just one of a number of library
existing parts of the school. Approximately
collection. projects recently undertaken by Selectaglaze. Shown below are
130 Cembonit cladding panels were used to
While following the lines and footprint of the original Edwardian examples of the company’s installations at The University of London’s
create the contemporary exterior of the new
building, the interior and facilities of the rebuilt Library are very much a Senate House and University of Cambridge’s Seeley History Library.
building.
product of the 21st Century. Working on behalf of Kent County Council, Founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, Selectaglaze
A striking combination of sand coloured
architects Radley House Partnership, specified single glazed timber works extensively within Listed buildings and offers a technical and
panels with an orange border were used to
sash windows to the original surviving north and west facades, some specification advisory service to ensure sympathetic treatment and the
great effect around the windows. Cembonit
of which were salvaged from the fire, but to meet modern standards of correct interface with other trades.
cladding has been specially designed
thermal insulation and energy efficiency RHP commissioned Selectaglaze Programmes are particularly important and proactive site surveys linked
for external cladding, semi-exposed and
to produce purpose designed secondary glazing. to a modern production facility working on Lean principles ensures that
internal lining applications. It is produced from cement, sand, cellulose, wollastonite and sodium silicate and impregnated with an aqueous,
Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of secondary projects are delivered on schedule.
hydrophobic liquid, which provides the sheets with a water and dirt repellent surface. Cembonit is a strong, durable and lightweight product
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