FC&A February 2013 Supplement

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s the industry strives to create even more energy-efficient buildings, greater importance is placed on the performance of the envelope, including the roofing, cladding and insulation systems. With initiatives such as the Green Deal, well insulated buildings – whether new build or retrofitted – are a key priority. Additionally, ensuring the building is airtight, as well as watertight, can only be guaranteed by an efficient roofing or cladding system.

In this dedicated focus, FC&A rounds up the leading suppliers providing durable and high performance systems. Among the highlights is a stunning, precision-engineered ceramic granite facade system from Shakerley and a solvent-free waterproofing membrane from Kemper System. Furthermore, Sika unveils its commitment to sustainability by joining the Green Building Council.

We hope you enjoy this tailored supplement and find it an enjoyable read. For further enquiries about any of our contributors or if you wish to comment on a particular issue affecting the roofing, cladding or insulation market, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Hannah Frackiewicz

Hannah Frackiewicz Editor, Future Constructor & Architect

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Reliable refurbishment:

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Insulation compliance:

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Roof innovation:

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Premium facade:

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Composite credentials:

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Working at height:

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Eye-catching exterior:

Alumasc unveils how its Europroof Mastergold provides a versatile membrane.

Sika joins the UK Green Building Council for sustainable benefits Cladding systems from Steni offer a bright future for youths.

Glidevale helps specifiers meet new strict loft insulation requirements.

Ultimate flexibility with Kemper Systems’ roof products.

Shackerley profiles its quality ceramic granite facade solution.

Dura Composites highlights why its cladding makes the grade.

Remove roof risks with the correct safety provisions.

Xtroliner insulation board approved for BBA accreditation.

Abet Laminati creates a striking exterior finish for two housing developments.

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Euroroof Mastergold offered a fast, robust and economical installation for a shopping centre in Hull

Swift roof renovations

In a bid to beat the British weather, Alumasc’s Euroroof brand has recently seen significant rejuvenation, resulting in a fully comprehensive waterproofing offer. The improved speed of installation provides an ideal solution when the forces of nature are working against installers.

bituminous roofing solution that facilitates quick and safe waterproofing for warm roof constructions.

Euroroof Mastergold – a range of bituminous membranes that can be used in built-up roofing solutions for cold or warm roof specifications.

Euroroof Rapid – a single layer overlay that instantly re-establishes the integrity of failing waterproof coverings.

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In addition, a range of compatible vapour barriers, adhesives and underlays facilitates high performance, whilst enabling flexible installation techniques to be employed, which can be tailored to suit the needs of the project.

In two recent projects, Euroroof Mastergold has proved invaluable in terms of both suitability and speed. In the roof refurbishment at Wymondham College in Norfolk, it provided the optimum waterproofing solution for the sports complex which required urgent repair.

Euroroof Mastergold offered a fast, robust and economical installation, enabling the stores to trade normally whilst ensuring customer safety throughout the work.

Manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004, Euroroof offers high tensile strength and pliability and excellent resistance to puncture and UV degradation.The Mastergold membrane is available with a black mineral finish and can be used with a range of insulations to suit specification and U-value parameters.

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Alumasc recommended a new warm roof, incorporating a cut to falls tapered system which would solve problems with standing water. 1200m2 of Euroroof Mastergold was installed by TC Garrett, due to its suitability to warm roof refurbishment applications.The 20-year warranty was also an important factor in the specification.

The Euroroof range is designed to speed up installation time without compromising the long-term performance of the waterproofing solution and offers flexibility of application ideally suited to the refurbishment of existing roofs.These system qualities were the deciding factor in its specification for another urgent challenge, this time faced by BBR Roofing Ltd of Liverpool.

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Fast installation

A roofing solution was required for a shopping centre in Hull that would enable retail units to remain open causing minimal disruption to business. Alumasc’s technical experts were invited to carry out a full survey of the roof, at which point they recommended a fully bonded, torch applied Euroroof Mastergold warm roof system.

BBR Roofing installed 1100m2 of Euroroof Mastergold, with complex detailing around atrium glazing, perimeter upstands and an air conditioning plant.

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lumasc’s Euroroof bituminous membranes have long been linked to roof refurbishment, due to the versatility of the products and their application methods.This impressive range of bituminous membranes includes:

1200m2 of Euroroof Mastergold was installed at Wymondham College in Norfolk by TC Garrett, due to its suitability to warm roof refurbishment applications

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Green building commitment

Construction products specialist Sika Limited has become the latest industry body to become a member of the UK Green Building Council. Here, the company’s Head of Sustainability, Phil Jarratt, explains the attractions of joining forces to promote green building policy and practices, and encourages others to get on board.

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t goes without saying that you don’t need to belong to an organisation to be or to become sustainable. Sika is certainly proof of that. Sustainability is at the forefront of our company mission statement.We’ve cut energy consumption by an impressive 30% in the last few years.

And we are a leading voice in the sectors we work in, supporting industry bodies for concrete and roofing, and sitting on government advisory panels for issues such as the latest building regulations changes.

So why did we feel the need to join the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC)?

Well, for me, it is about Sika making a firm commitment to sustainability in the built environment going forwards.While there are admittedly less noble reasons to join – namely, valuable networking opportunities with key clients and supply-chain partners – sustainability is the single biggest thing that will affect businesses in the future.

So, whether you’re a business leader trying to introduce more efficient manufacturing and working practices, government trying to achieve ambitious

cuts in our nation’s carbon footprint – or simply an individual trying to do ‘their bit’ – it is better that we do those things together rather than in isolation.

Joining the UK-GBC was a significant commitment for Sika, but it is already proving a worthwhile investment and one that I’d recommend to my industry peers.

The council was created to bring industry together and, importantly, to facilitate dialogue between industry and government in its campaign for a sustainable built environment. In truth, the positive changes and future plans of a business like Sika are of little consequence at government level.

But, through the council, we are able to join the conversation and get our voice heard.

Another great benefit for members is the chance to share ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. For instance, Sika-Trocal, one of our roofing brands, was asked recently by a local authority to recycle an 8,000m2 PVC roof at end of its life when being replaced with new. But we couldn’t help because the facilities just don’t exist to do that at present – there

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Construction products specialist Sika is making a firm commitment to sustainability in the built environment

are only so many recycled traffic cones you can make!

But I believe that recycling and reusing materials, and reducing waste to landfill, is something we can all address if we get our heads together, so I brought the problem up at a recent Construction Products Association (CPA) Sustainable Construction committee meeting. As it transpired, plasterboard manufacturer British Gypsum had encountered a similar problem, but had overcome it. So immediately you’ve started a forum that can result in something beneficial.

Just as British Gypsum’s experience helped inform our ongoing efforts to address waste product recycling, who knows how Sika’s research into, say, more radical alternatives to VOCs will help in future?

Cutting-edge companies are increasingly identifying that not only complying with sustainable building measures, but also proactively furthering this cause gives clients and consumers the peace of mind that you’re working towards helping the planet.

Joining UK-GBC is a great way to show your commitment and work with other like-minded, leading organisations for the benefit of all.Yes, there are tangible business advantages for the cynics out there – access to the latest news and education as well as associating with big names – but none of us can escape the fact that government targets to achieve zero carbon homes by 2016 must be met.We must act. * sarnafilroofing@uk.sika.com

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Sika’s Head of Sustainability, Phil Jarratt, believes that joining UK-GBC is a great way to show your commitment and work with other like-minded organisations

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Bright ambition for youth centre

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Designed in the form of a caterpillar to represent change and development, with a curved timber and steel roof, the 2000m² building comprises a dance and music performance hall

height space. In addition, it features a recording studio, bike workshop, computer suite, juice bar, café, crèche and information service.

Jacobs’ design was approved over four others by the centre’s youth board who met with Shelley Smith fortnightly to check the project’s progress. Its development was the result of the Harold Hill Ambitions consultation where residents said they wanted more for young people to do.

“Havering Council’s aspirations for the building were inspirational from the start,” says Shelley Smith.

Catering for 11 to 21-year-olds but with a particular focus on 14 to 19-year-olds, the centre replaces the former Albemarle centre and was funded by grants from the Big Lottery and Veolia Cleanaway Trust as well as funding from the London Borough of Havering. It is part of the council’s multimillion pound Harold Hill Ambitions scheme which aims to regenerate the area. * maurice@steni.co.uk

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Aggregate cladding panels from Steni UK have recently been specified at Havering’s new youth centre, one of the UK’s first operational zero-carbon buildings. Steni cladding was selected for a whole host of reasons ranging from aesthetics through to practicality.

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ome 600m² of Steni’s sparkling white Nature panels, which are manufactured from a fibreglass reinforced polymer composite with a surface of aggregated natural stones, were used as a rainscreen system at the landmark myplace youth centre in the London borough of Havering.

The £4m project is the town’s first operational zero-carbon building and one of the first of its kind in the UK. It has delivered a BREEAM Excellent rating with energy efficient features such as natural ventilation and daylighting, high insulation levels and solar panels.

The Steni Nature panels, which were face-fixed with colour-coded screws and the lower levels finished with an anti-graffiti coating, were specified by architects Jacobs for main contractor Apollo Property Services Group.

Project Architect Shelley Smith says: “We

specified the Steni panels due to their speed of installation, ability to be easily replaced and the fact they are more aesthetic than render.We also needed a panel that was tough and durable for the environment.”

Curved composition

Available in 17 different natural stone colours and up to five different grades including the micro-fine used at myplace, the panels are water, impact and UVresistant. As a rainscreen system, they are also installed as a dry trade and as such are not subject to the vagaries of the British weather.

Designed in the form of a caterpillar, to represent change and development, with a curved timber and steel roof, the 2000m² building comprises a dance and music performance hall which has used curved glulam timber beams to create a double-

The Steni Nature panels, which were face-fixed with colour-coded screws and the lower levels finished with an anti-graffiti coating, were specified by architects Jacobs for main contractor Apollo Property Services Group

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Roof insulation compliance New requirements on loft insulation are reinforcing the importance of ventilating the loftspace to ensure optimum energy and CO2 savings are achieved. Glidevale reveals its single source solution for compliance with new loft insulation guidance.

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comprehensive choice of compliance options. The company carries the UK’s largest selection of tile ventilator profiles, and uniquely offers the ability to produce and colour-match even single units, all of which are AA fire-rated enabling unrestricted use regardless of the proximity of neighbouring buildings.

The range of ventilation systems offer an actual free ventilation area of up to 20,000mm2 and offer high resistance to deluge and driving rain. Glidevale is also the only company to offer free site surveys, to provide reliable advice on the type and quantity of ventilation required.

Comprehensive offering

Above: Glidevale’s range of fascia, eaves and ridge ventilation systems and slate and tile ventilators offer contractors the most comprehensive choice of compliance options Above right: The CITB Construction Skills document makes it very clear that ventilation is a necessary requirement, even if a vapour permeable underlay is used

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Alun Price, Glidevale Ventilation Product Manager, comments: “The CITB Construction Skills document makes it very clear that ventilation is a necessary requirement, even if a vapour permeable underlay is used. It further demands that the ventilation should deliver guarantees on airflow area, wind uplift and rain penetration.

“We forget how much moisture

accumulates in a building, be it newly built to current airtightness standards and drying out, or occupied – the average household generates up to eight pints of water vapour a day, simply by bathing, cleaning, cooking etc. That moisture goes into the warm air, rises, and condenses when it hits colder surfaces in the roofspace. Unless there is adequate ventilation in the roof to allow it to escape, that moisture stays in the roofspace, on the surfaces such as rafters, causing expensive long-term problems such as rot. Condensation also compromises the performance of any loft insulation. The message is clear: make sure you ventilate correctly when installing loft insulation.”

Glidevale’s range of ventilator are detailed on its website www.glidevale. com, and are available direct or through the company’s partnerships with builders and roofing merchants.

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hrough developments at Glidevale, a leading UK roof ventilation supplier, contractors have a simplified solution to achieving the demands, which are laid out in ‘General Requirements & Guidance for the Installation of Loft Insulation’, published by CITB-Construction Skills.

The document says ventilation in the roofspace shall be the equivalent of a continuous 10mm gap at low level, achieved either by adding soffit or fascia ventilation, or slate or tile ventilators; at high level, the equivalent of a continuous 5mm gap should also be considered. It also requires that if no ventilation exists, then it should be provided, in line with BS5250.

But the document goes beyond laying down requirements: it further emphasises the need for quality workmanship, to ensure insulation is properly installed and does not block the ventilation.

Glidevale’s range of fascia, eaves and ridge ventilation systems and slate and tile ventilators offer contractors the most

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Sustainable roofing showcase Kemper System’s stand at this year’s Ecobuild, taking place from 5-7th March, will mark the company’s return to the show for the second time, building on the success of last year’s Ecobuild with its Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free liquid waterproofing system and Stratex Warm Roof System.

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emper System’s innovative Kemperol 2K-PUR solventfree and odourless system is the first solvent-free wet-onwet cold liquid waterproofing system available on the UK market and remains the only product of its kind available.

The past year has seen a 33% growth in sales for the hard-wearing and durable waterproofing membrane, which bonds to almost any substrate to create a totally seamless, monolithic, U/V stable, elastomeric membrane. Based on an 80% castor-oil formulation derived from sustainable sources, the liquid system also incorporates a flexible nonwoven reinforcement fleece, which is manufactured using a 25% recycled plastic bottle content.

As the resin saturates the fleece in a single application process, the cured membrane cannot delaminate. Offered with a 20-year warranty, the groundbreaking system is both solvent-free and odourless, making it not only ideal for sustainable new builds but also perfect for upgrades to occupied buildings as the lack of nuisance odours means that work can be carried out while the building remains

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in normal use. Suitable for application on top of virtually all existing roofing materials, eco-friendly Kemperol 2K-PUR can even help to prevent excessive waste from being sent to landfill during roof upgrades by avoiding the need to strip out the existing substrate.

Complementing the sustainability credentials of the Kemperol 2K-PUR system, Kemper System’s Stratex Warm Roof System offers a completely integrated warm roof system that incorporates primers, vapour barrier, insulation and waterproofing with a range of optional surfacing. Featuring a rigid PIR insulation board with a unique tongue and groove interlocking joint, the system significantly reduces cold bridging and gives a much smoother surface finish.

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The ground-breaking system is both solvent-free and odourless, making it not only ideal for sustainable new builds but also perfect for upgrades to occupied buildings

protection fleece, which are manufactured from 90% recycled materials and factory bonded to maximise performance and simplify installation. Suitable for use with the Kemperol 2K PUR waterproofing membrane, Kempergro has a growing medium that is 100% composed of recycled brick, tiles and green compost, which is processed and graded to support an extensive range of sedum, meadow and lawn roof media.

Visitors to Kemper System’s stand will be able to see how each of the systems have been used in practice, including how the Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing membrane and Stratex Warm Roof System have been used together on various high profile projects. There will also be a number of display areas where visitors to the stand will be able to view samples of the cured product to experience first hand the flexibility and durability it offers.

Comments Managing Director of Kemper System, Harry Cowell: “Ecobuild was a great show for us last year and it’s fantastic to see that there is such a strong appetite for genuinely sustainable products and eco solutions amongst both specifiers and end users. The growth in Kemperol 2K-PUR and our Stratex Warm Roof System really demonstrates that specifiers are no longer playing lip service to sustainable construction but are genuinely putting sustainability at the heart of our built environment: Kemper System is delighted to be part of that move towards a greener future.” * enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk

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Flexible fleece

Kemper System will also be showcasing the company’s Kempergro Green Roof System, a three-section system comprising a reservoir attenuation composite, growing medium and vegetation. The reservoir attenuation layer includes an upper filter fleece, central reservoir core and lower

Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free and odourless system is the first solvent-free wet-on-wet cold liquid waterproofing system available on the UK market

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Versatile ceramic granite facade “Across all sectors of the market, ceramic granite is the first choice for an increasing number of architects looking for a premium quality facade finish,” says Brian Newell, Chief Executive of Lancashire manufacturer and prefabricator Shackerley (Holdings) Group Limited, a leading supplier of ceramic granite ventilated facade systems in the UK.

and performance to any ‘natural’ stone, without bonding agents.

Whilst ever more innovative and contemporary styling options are becoming available all the time, the real beauty of ceramic granite is that it can be produced to resemble stone such as marble or granite in its naturally hewn format.

In performance terms, ceramic granite is exceptionally hardwearing (up to 8 on the Mohs scale) and without the flaws and weak points inherent in many quarried materials, facade panels of just 12mm thickness, (approx 25kg/ m2) can offer outstanding building protection, comparing very favourably with traditional cladding materials.

This obviously reduces loadings on the substructure and building, and makes life easier for the installation team. Overall, the costs of procurement, prefabrication and installation of a ceramic granite ventilated facade are significantly less than for a quarried stone construction.

Enhanced durability

Above: Ceramic granite in travertine finish, specified

by HLM Architects, proved to be the ideal cladding solution for the new Wilberforce Health Centre in Hull Above right: PHP architects specified starkly contrasting travertine and black polished ceramic granite facades to complement the striking design of the new Hotel La Tour in Birmingham

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With almost zero porosity, ceramic granite conforms to all international freeze/thaw resistance standards and facade panels are totally resistant to airborne pollution and algae growth, most acids and alkalis, and graffiti can be removed with ease. Because of its impermeability and through-body colouration, patterns and graining, its stunning appearance will not fade, however extreme the weather conditions and UV light exposure.

Shackerley supplies its ceramic granite facade panels in a prefabricated

‘installation ready’ format, for use in conjunction with its patented Queen’s Award winning Sureclad ventilated facade system which employs a special undercut anchoring system to provide a safe, secure and stress free fix.

The company developed Sureclad over a decade ago, enabling the A & D community across the UK to benefit from the aesthetic and technical benefits of ceramic granite ventilated cladding. The system is fully compliant with CWCT standards for systemised building envelopes and NHBC technical requirements.

At its ISO 9001 quality accredited production facilities in Lancashire, Shakerley offers the complete range of specialist prefabrication services required to transform large format ceramic granite slabs into ‘installation-ready’ ventilated facade panels. It also offers a comprehensive planning and design service and can provide expert advice at every stage during the specification, design and installation of the facade system.

Specified by the country’s leading architectural practices, Sureclad facades are enhancing the appearance and environmental credentials of landmark buildings in every sector, from prestigious hospital buildings, hotels and university facilities to commercial office developments, large retail complexes and pioneering modular residential housing schemes.

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fully vitrified precision engineered material, ceramic granite is made entirely from natural materials and can be supplied in a myriad of different styles, colours and finishes to meet the most demanding aesthetic specifications.

Manufactured from a blend of refined clays, quartz, feldspars and metal oxides, it is pressed into large format slabs at extremely high pressures and fired at 1260°C, replicating the forces of nature, to form a material superior in strength

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Cynics suggest a timber composite is not as green as natural wood. Stuart Burns, Director of Dura Composites, looks at why this simply isn’t true.

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n independent report from CERAM UK confirmed that Dura Composites’ products meet the highest sustainability specifications. Not only is Dura Cladding made of 87% recycled materials, we achieved a world first earlier this year when we became the first timber composite supplier to become FSC 100% certified, guaranteeing the use of FSCcertified forests in our production chain

when specified.

In terms of sustainability and costefficiency, a good quality timber composite cladding rates highly. Where hardwood cladding needs replacing after 15 years and softwood cladding every 10 years, a good quality timber composite should last over 25 years, even without painting or staining and just a basic clean every once in a while.

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were a selling point for Darin Shaikly, Managing Director of Lanswood Ltd, when specifying products for his Lanswoodpark development in Essex: “The use of high-end, eco-friendly and sustainable building materials has been at the heart of this project right from the very beginning. That’s why we were so pleased to hear about Dura Composites and team up with a supplier with such world-leading sustainability credentials.”

It is expensive and time-consuming to manufacture cladding and decking that is eco-friendly; in fact, the NPD process which resulted in the creation of Dura Cladding was elongated substantially by the need to create a sustainable and ‘green’ product. However where manufacturers of cladding, which can’t boast these credentials have suffered in the recession, those that spent the time and money have flourished.

All of our wood used is 100% certified FSC

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Ideal for new build or refurbishment projects, Dura Cladding looks and feels like timber and its unique formula provides lightweight yet durable cladding that will not splinter, warp, rot or fade throughout its 50 years design life expectancy.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Safe roof access There are various reasons to access roofs, including the need to complete tasks such as routine maintenance, equipment inspection, minor roof repairs, and changing HVAC filters. Less frequently, work may require employees or contractors to be on roofs for extended periods of time.

Safetyworks & Solutions considers the precautions to take.

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lthough recent years have thankfully started to see a reduction in falls from height, it still remains the largest cause of workplace fatalities and one of the main causes of injury. Therefore, it is vital that the most suitable roof safety systems are specified, installed and maintained.

In addition to this, training of personnel to use the safety equipment correctly is essential too, and an area that can sometimes be overlooked.

It may be necessary on certain roofs (including fragile roofs) to provide a level non-slip surface and, coupled with the increasing requirement for extended longevity of roofing materials, this has led to an increased need for the use of walkways.

To meet this demand, Safetyworks & Solutions offer different types of roof walkways and all options can be installed in conjunction with handrail, fallguard or a demarcation system.

By creating a designated walkway across the roof, maintenance costs are lessened as the amount of foot traffic is minimised, which in turn helps to extend the lifespan of the roof. It also allows for any roof maintenance works to be completed more easily and no additional end-user training is needed.

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A peripheral fall protection system, such as Safetyworks & Solutions Fallguard System can be used in conjunction with their Flexideck Walkway System. This combination will ensure that if a user falls sideways, they will not pass through a brittle roof sheet.

Where it is necessary to access highlevel plant and equipment a raised steel gantry system would be suitable. The gantry can be supported by steelwork installed at ground level, or can be suspended from existing structures.

Maintenance operatives will then be able to achieve safe access onto roofs, voids and roof plant, and across obstructions.

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By creating a designated walkway across the roof, maintenance costs are lessened as the amount of foot traffic is minimised

the removal, replacement or reglazing to the roof light itself then a personal fall arrest system may be more appropriate.

Access ladders offer a secure and steady access route onto, and across the roof for maintenance works, and in the event of a fire within the building, they could be one form of escape route out onto the roof.

Steel ladders can be supplied with safety cage or vertical fall arrest systems for permanent access, and can also include landing platforms. Ladders should ideally not exceed 6m, and vertical fall arrest systems should never be used in conjunction with cages.

Modem access ladders can be suitable for a variety of locations, including offices, public buildings, private housing and apartments blocks, and can be fixed onto wood, brick and metal structures. Access steps, safety harnesses and rescue chairs can also be used in conjunction with access ladders for disabled persons. * info@safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk

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Roof lights are a major hazard on roof structures, and personnel accessing the roof must be aware of the drops around the outer edges. Covers or guardrail systems may protect roof lights, or alternatively, employees working around roof lights may be protected with personal fall arrest systems. The best method of protection depends on the nature of the work activities. For example, when employees are exposed because of the work that they are performing on the roof, then a guardrail system or cover would be most suited. If the work was

Access ladders offer a secure and steady access route onto, and across the roof for maintenance works

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SAFETYWORKS & Solutions Ltd ...the complete fall protection & access providers

Walkways

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Flexideck Walkway system is a combination of GRP and polyethylene that provides safe access for foot traffic on fragile roofs.

Ideal for installation on standing seam aluminium roofs where regular access is required for maintenance personnel.

Suitable for roof perimeters or the designation of access ways for both retrofit and new build projects. Available galvanised finished or powder coated.

• Easyguard Handrail system - permanent freestanding handrail.

• Easyguard II - clamp-on handrail system for modern standing seam roofs.

• Bespoke systems also available.

Uniline horizontal and vertical wire-based fall restraint and fall arrest lifeline systems.

Provides secure, hands-free access over high-level areas where solid barriers cannot be achieved.

Lifelines are waterproof, chemical resistant and available in orange, black or grey.

HANDRAILS LIFELINES WALKWAYS FALL GUARDS FLEXIDECK DEMARKATION LADDERS STEELWORK

Tel: 01487 841400

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Xtroliner awarded BBA accreditation Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PIR and phenolic insulation, has been awarded BBA accreditation for its high performance, Class ‘O’ modified insulation board, XtroLiner.

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Xtratherm has the most comprehensive certification portfolio than any other insulation manufacturer,” concludes Danny.

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“Our commitment to quality and continuing product improvement is endorsed by third party accreditation such as BBA and this latest certificate joins our comprehensive library of accreditations, emphasising Xtratherm’s wide range of high performing insulation products. Combining our quality management with our extensive environmental accreditations means

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troLiner is a Class ‘O’ modified PIR rigid foam insulation board with a robust composite foil facing on both sides to give exceptional thermal and fire performance for domestic and commercial buildings.

The innovative product achieves a market leading thermal conductivity of 0.021W/mK and has a high water vapour resistance.

Group Technical Manager Danny Kearney says: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded BBA certification for XtroLiner. It is the perfect solution for projects where thermal and fire implications need to be considered and is a real choice for architects and specifiers. XtroLiner has an excellent Euroclass ‘C’ classification and is available with engineered tongue and groove jointing, avoiding any U-value penalties associated with standard square edged boards. It is also CFC & HCFC free

XtroLiner achieves a market leading thermal conductivity of 0.021W/mK and has a high water vapour resistance

Group Technical Manager Danny Kearney

* gemma.hynes@xtratherm.com

( 0371 222 1033

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation finishes and simulated-concrete colours as well as MEG Metal which is available in five colours. MEG is also able to incorporate Abet’s digital printing technology.This means that almost any design, photograph or pattern can be reproduced in stunning detail to give architects and designers unparalleled freedom to create unusual and dramatic building facades.

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A range of different pastel colours were used to break up the exterior and to create interesting architectural details

Accommodating the outside

As part of a promised refurbishment of its housing portfolio, B3Living – formerly Broxbourne Housing Association – has used exterior grade MEG high pressure laminate from Abet Laminati on two of its developments.

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up the exterior and to create interesting architectural details.

MEG, which carries a BBA Agrément Certificate, is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) which is fade-resistant, weather-proof and complies with EN 438:2005 Part 6.The range is available in over 40 traditional plain colours, wood

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pecified by Aliva and installed by H A Marks, the MEG has been used throughout the Fishers Close and Coopers Walk developments to revitalise and refresh the concrete exteriors, as well as internally and externally on the stairwells and balconies. A range of different pastel colours were used to break

Its superior technical properties make it particularly suitable for use in the building industry where it offers an ideal alternative to traditional building materials. MEG is used to clad facades and is particularly suited for the construction of ventilated facades. It is also used for balconies, street furniture and external signs. Its high physical and technical performance means that it can withstand all types of weather and temperature, as well as being resistant to strong UV light, acid rain, exhaust fumes, abrasion and damage.

The decorative layer is not subject to flaking or delamination.The chemical composition and the closed structure of the panels also create a graffiti-resistant surface which can be easily cleaned using normal cleaning agents.

MEG is not hazardous to health and does not pollute the environment. It is composed of 70% cellulose fibres and 30% thermosetting resins and does not contain asbestos or heavy metals. MEG does not emit gases, fumes, solvents or liquid substances. A very high percentage of raw materials used in the manufacture of MEG are renewable, following stringent environmental principles and criteria.

Industrial waste and any end-of-life residues can be stored and disposed of in controlled sites in the same way as urban waste products in controlled waste disposal sites.

Its high calorific value makes MEG ideal for use in thermal recovery plants.

MEG has obtained a positive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), based on the ISO:14000 series of standards, the purpose of which is to establish a product’s environmental impact, taking into consideration the materials used, energy consumed and emissions generated during all phases of the product’s life, from the manufacturing process to disposal. * sales@abet.ltd.uk

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Poor old render. Its days are numbered… whereas Steni Nature façade panels have a long life ahead of them. Because even with no maintenance, they’re guaranteed to look good for 40 years thanks to their advanced materials and impact resistance.

The panels come pre-cut to fit your project so there’s no waste and they can be easily installed in all weathers too. Making it harder than ever to see the attraction of render. For enquiries and technical advicecall 01978 812 111 www.steninature.co.uk

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