Roofing, Cladding & Insulation
Kingspan reveals unique software tool The Toolkit series from Kingspan has become a leading cold rolled steel purlins, rails and channels design software in the industry. It is now used by over 1500 practices in the UK and includes the design of cold rolled steel products, CAD details and much more. This online software enables users to design to the new Eurocodes as well as British Standards. Toolkit 8 also incorporates the latest BreVe3 wind analysis engine. BreVe3 implementation includes satellite measured topography sourced from NASA and Microsoft Bing mapping to pinpoint exact wind measurements of a given project site. Visit www.kingspanstructural.com to register.
Sika-Trocal launches new technical bible Sika-Trocal, supplier of single ply roof membranes, has launched its new and updated Technical Manual. Designed to be a ‘technical bible’ for specifiers and architects, the new manual combines comprehensive information on all of the Sika-Trocal single ply membranes in one publication. The Technical Manual has also been updated to include all of Sika-Trocal’s latest products – including the self-adhesive vapour control layer Svap 5000E SA, Sika-Trocal lightning conductor clips, and new rigid PVC scuppers and outlets. Latest industry standards and good practice are also included within the manual. (
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Improved fire protection A new intumescent cavity barrier solution for use in rainscreen cladding systems has been launched by Promat UK. The Promaseal RSB-V and RSB-N barriers form part of the Promat Promaseal Fire Stopping Range, and provide architects, specifiers and contractors with a new option when it comes to creating effective fire protection for rainscreen cladding. Promaseal RSB-V and RSB-N are available in different widths and pre-cut units, to suit cavity depths ranging from 50mm up to 450mm. This makes them easy to install and suitable for a wide range of applications. Fitting brackets are supplied with these products.
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Kingspan system is one step ahead Kingspan Insulated Panels has announced that its premium performance Membrane Lined Insulated Gutter System has become the first, and only, gutter system to be approved to LPS 1181 by the Loss Prevention Certification Board. The large scale fire test simulates the conditions of a developing fire, providing a determination of the fire growth performance of external cladding products. Mark Harris, Divisional Building Technology Director at Kingspan Insulated Panels comments: “This ground-breaking achievement demonstrates our on-going commitment to develop products that improve the fire safety of buildings for the benefits of the occupiers, the building owners and their insurers.” *
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Kemper System liquid waterproofing Kemper System’s ‘Stratex’ warm roof system was the ideal solution for Castle Contractors when it recently completed the refurbishment an assembly hall roof at Matthew Moss High School in Rochdale. The Kemper System solution was chosen for its performance, speed of installation and the 25 year BBA certified expected working life of the Kemperol waterproofing membrane. This longevity is further supported by installations with proven performance of over 40 years in the UK. Kemperol liquid waterproofing is laid in a single process saturating a reinforcement fleece which cannot delaminate and cures to form a seamless, hard-wearing, elastomeric membrane. *
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Waitrose takes off with Kingspan Kingspan’s KS1000 LS Longspan insulated panel system has played a part in creating a contemporary look and meeting the challenge of a special curved feature for a striking new Waitrose store at Kings Hill, near Maidstone. The clean lines required for the modern design were achieved using Micro-Ribbed Kingspan KS1000 LS Longspan in an attractive Pearl shade from Kingspan’s Spectrum colour coating range. Gale Construction specified and installed 860m2 of the Kingspan Longspan insulated wall panels in a 120mm thickness to deliver a U-value of 0.18 W/m2K. The panel is able to achieve airtightness as low as 5m3/hr/m2 at 50pa. (
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