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November 2018

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GEZE UK products are the perfect formula for Welsh Government office refurb

James Latham helps Ahmarra Door Solutions create a compliant environment

The launch of the Comar 9P.i High Performance window, door and framing system

Notes from the Comar design team...

Large 62mm glazing pocket for acoustic glass.

The latest thermal break technology.

Slim sight lines for With thermal foam and both the casement triple glazing, U-values and tilt/turn are reduced to 0.77, windows. creating a future proof solution.

Windows hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated or swing doors.

Fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing.

comar 9P.i High Performance Framing, Windows and Doors After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium have developed 9P.i High Performance Framing, Windows and Door System.

A thermally efficient futureproof facade system was required, with off-site semi unitised manufacture and value engineering solutions that reduced material content. Comar 9P.i High Performance Framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame, 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors hang directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, reducing costs. As we’ve reduced the metal content Comar 9P.i has slim sight-lines, which increase the glazed area to power down U-values. With options for including thermal foam, U-values are as low as 0.77.

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In this dedicated Doors & Windows supplement, PSBJ highlights some of the public sector's most significant case studies; from Government offices and social housing projects to innovation centres and university campuses. This edition delves deep into the realms of accessibility, fire doors and control systems.

Among the highlights in this month's supplement, on page 04, GEZE UK has helped create a welcoming and elegant entrance at Picton Terrace in Carmarthen for the Welsh Government with its TSA 325 NT automatic revolving door, alongside a series of its entrance innovations. Meanwhile, on page 08, James Latham gives PSBJ a brief insight into a Council-supported innovation centre project where its fire door cores have been specified to the customer’s specific requirements.

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Contents 04 Grand entrance for Welsh Government GEZE UK has helped transform an outdated three-storey 1960s block and five-storey 1970s building in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

07 State-of-the-art offering from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems PSBJ highlights the key benefits of the latest newcomer to the doors and windows market – the Comar 9P.i High Performance door and framing system.

08 Meeting the specification Moralt FireSound 44 dB and Halspan FD30 and FD60 Optima door cores have been specified from James Latham for the £7m Fareham Innovation Centre.

11 Easy access for Tai Tarian’s tenants One of the largest social landlords in Wales, Tai Tarian, has chosen Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure electric door locking and access control technology as part of a prestigious contract.

In this dedicated Doors & Windows supplement, PSBJ highlights some of the industry’s most trusted solutions to enhance the accessibility and aesthetics of public sector buildings.

12 REHAU plays a key role in good quality, sustainable homes 24 of REHAU’s AGILA doors have been installed at South Shropshire Housing Association’s Callaughtons Ash Passivhaus scheme in Much Wenlock.

14 Ventilation comes naturally at Frenchay Campus Teal Products’ range of advanced control systems has been selected to improve the indoor air quality at the University of the West of England’s Frenchay Campus.

16 Shelforce supports PM's pledge Howard Trotter, General Manager at Birmingham-based PVCu window and door manufacturer and installer Shelforce, explains why he's delighted that social housing is in the spotlight of Theresa May's pledge.

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Doors & Windows Focus An elegant and welcoming entrance was supplied and fitted by GEZE UK – a TSA 325 NT automatic revolving door – fully glazed with slim aluminium profiles and rounded edges

OPENING DOORS TO WELSH GOVERNMENT SERVICES GEZE UK has helped make the Welsh Government fit for the future with a refurbishment of one of its regional offices in Carmarthen, Wales.

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More than 100 TS 2000 NV door closers were fitted to internal doors including toilet doors and corridors

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icton Terrace, a threestorey 1960s block and a five-storey 1970s building with a connecting link, has been refurbished inside and out to provide a flexible working environment that reflects the rural communities it serves.

An elegant and welcoming entrance was supplied and fitted by GEZE UK – a TSA 325 NT automatic revolving door – fully glazed with slim aluminium profiles and rounded edges. Activated by a motion detector inside and out, the door gently accelerates and rotates to allow visitors and staff to move through the door without any disruption.

It has various operating modes with adjustable speeds and run-out times that can be set to accommodate the seasons – longer for summer or none in winter.

Set alongside it is a Slimdrive EMD-f automatic swing door – one of 15 fitted in the redevelopment – which operates a door that has been added for increased accessibility. The electro-mechanical swing door mechanism makes it extremely versatile, providing easy access for those with mobility issues.

Assisted opening can be initiated using the operating button with guaranteed constant opening and closing speed.

Doors & Windows Focus The revolving door has various operating modes with adjustable speeds and run-out times that can be set to accommodate the seasons – longer for summer or none in winter

At just 7cm high, the Slimdrive EMD-F operator is extremely discreet and sits neatly on the frame. It is a low-wear, highperformance system which is exceptionally quiet in operation.

From the reception area, a TSA 160 NT – one of four fitted on the premises – operates a door which links the public area to corridors that lead to work areas. The TSA 160 NT is an electronically controlled, hydraulic swing door operator – ideal for heavy doors in high traffic areas. It is extremely reliable and requires little maintenance.

Throughout the complex, more than 100 TS 2000 NV door closers were fitted, all in a satin stainless steel finish with radius covers which provide a sleek finish. They were fitted to internal doors including toilet doors and corridors. The closers are suitable for doors with up to 1100mm leaf widths and use on fire and smoke protection doors. They have an adjustable closing force to meet Building Regulations Part B. GEZE UK worked with Cardiffbased Rio Architects which specified GEZE products for

the external doors while the internal closers and operators were specified by architectural ironmonger PWIDF, which produced the ironmongery schedule and supplied GEZE’s door closers and controls. The project which was approved by the Welsh Government in 2012 and completed in 2017.

The purpose of the redevelopment was to provide a modern office environment and facilities for staff and public which would benefit from improved energy efficiency, building performance and a reduced carbon footprint.

The building is occupied by various Welsh Government departments and is home to more than 200 Welsh Government staff.

Outside, the buildings have been clad in slate grey and pale green panels. Its interiors provide space utilisation with smart workstations, set against scenes of rural Carmarthenshire.

Biodiversity was also key with the use of locally sourced materials, fabrics and plants native to Wales.

Said Andy Howland, Sales and Marketing Director for GEZE

GEZE UK worked with Cardiff-based Rio Architects which specified GEZE products for the external doors while the internal closers and operators were specified by architectural ironmonger, PWIDF

UK: “It was extremely satisfying to work on a project which has resulted in two ageing office buildings being given a new lease of life with design and application which has provided them with a greater flow and connectivity to each other and their surroundings.

“The GEZE products used in this redevelopment provide great functionality and benefits for those using the building and complement the contemporary aesthetics that have been

applied to make this regional office adaptable for the challenges ahead.”

Paul White, Owner of PWIDF, said: “PWIDF always specify GEZE products for our commercial projects as we find that they are high quality and very durable products at a price that suits the client’s requirements.” 

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Comar 9P.i has slim 65mm sightlines to ensure that architecturally demanded aesthetics are achieved

COMAR 9P.I HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOW, DOOR AND FRAMING SYSTEM After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems delivers the Comar 9P.i High Performance window, door and framing system. indicated that R esearch a thermally-efficient future-proof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seeks to reduce material content.

Comar 9P.i High Performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame. Comar 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors can be hung directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution.

Building typologies differ from refurbishment to new build, so Comar 9P.i has profiles widths from 78 and 100 to 120mm; creating greater design flexibility.

There are three levels of thermal performance, standard, multi-chamber and multichamber thermal foam, creating U-values of between 1.6 to 1.0 for a typical grid size with opening vents.

Comar 9P.i has slim 65mm sightlines to ensure that architecturally demanded aesthetics are achieved.

Comar 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors can be hung directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution

Glazing lines are flush, maintaining consistent lines for a sleek external facade providing straight interfacing with walls, internal floors and partitions. Consideration is also given for plaster lines with profiles to cater for differing situations. Comar 9P.i windows can be open-in or open-outside, top or bottom hung and a tilt and turn option, offering unobtrusive ventilation. Comar 5P.i vertical sliding windows and horizontal windows can also be integrated into the Comar 9P.i framing.

Glazing sizes have been catered for up to 62mm meaning that future requirements for highperforming acoustic or tripleglazed projects can be specified.

Comar 9P.i, the next generation of framing systems, includes: New Comar 9P.i & Comar 9P.i High Performance window and door suite Value engineered – windows and doors hang directly from Comar 9P.i framing, reducing metal content Fast-track fabrication, off-site construction

British Standards BS 6375, PAS 23 and PAS 24 Security-approved – Secured by Design Dual colour options with all finishes: anodising with a 35-year guarantee, polyester powder coating, a 25-year guarantee with RAL colours from Interpon and Syntha Pulvin Value engineering opportunities creating cost efficiencies Low-rise thresholds and wide doors to cater for DDA Up to two-storey facades, with 3000mm spans at 1500mm centres Low U-values 1.6 to 1.0 High-span mullions and transoms Slim 65mm sightlines Flexibility: profile width 80, 100 and 120mm Three options of thermal performance; standard, multichambered and thermal foam Flush glazing seamless opening vents Glass lines on one plane Integrates with existing Comar 5P.i windows and Comar 7 doors Flexible fabrication mitre frame construction or ladder frame construction. 

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PERFORMANCE DOOR SOLUTIONS DELIVER FOR INNOVATION CENTRE James Latham recently supplied performance timber fire door specialist Ahmarra Door Solutions with a number of Moralt FireSound 44 dB and Halspan FD30 and FD60 Optima door cores, which have been used in the £7m extension to Fareham Innovation Centre.

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hmarra manufactured over 100 bespoke laminate-faced fire doors to the customer’s specific requirements including specialist acoustic doors.

All doors were supplied and installed under the Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacturer and Fire Door Installer Schemes, which ensures a fully compliant and third-party certified product.

James Latham Door Champion, David Green – who is based at the company’s

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Fareham depot – commented: “We are delighted to have worked with Ahmarra on this specification. This is a really impressive project and one which demanded the highest quality and most technically superior products to be delivered and installed both on time and on budget.

“The Moralt FireSound 44mm door blank has been extensively tested in the UK and boasts an acoustic value of dB 40 and a fire rating of FD30, making it one of

All doors were supplied and installed under the Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacturer and Fire Door Installer Schemes, which ensures a fully compliant and third-party certified product

Ahmarra manufactured over 100 bespoke laminate-faced fire doors to the customer’s specific requirements including specialist acoustic doors

the ‘best-in-class’ performance door blank products available on the market.

“Made from three-layer particle board designed specifically for the fabrication of interior solid core doors, Halspan Optima offers both 30- and 60-minute fire rating and is one of our most popular door cores and is regularly specified in the education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential, retail and Government sectors.”

The project has been developed and funded by Fareham Borough Council and supported by £2m funding from Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) from HM Government’s Local Growth Fund.

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SMARTSECURE ADOPTED

BY SOUTH WALES SOCIAL LANDLORD As the result of a successful tender, Carl F Groupco is supplying hardware to Tai Tarian, one of the largest social landlords in Wales with responsibility for over 9000 properties. The prestigious contract – which supports all Tai Tarian’s hardware needs for maintenance, renewal and new build across its full housing stock – includes SmartSecure, Carl F Groupco’s electronic door locking and access control technology.

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ai Tarian is using Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure solution for independent living accommodation and the adaption of properties for social needs. A major advantage of SmartSecure reported by the social landlord is in the area of access; where tenants have mobility constraints, the ability to control who enters the property is a practical solution that gives peace of mind.

Commenting on the adoption of SmartSecure, Steve Meredith, Tai Tarian’s PVCu Production Manager, said: “The technology is empowering. Tenants find it easier to use than traditional locking systems because they don’t have to move to open the door. Carers and family members also benefit from the ease of access.

“Support is important, particularly with the adoption of smart technology, and the

service from Carl F Groupco is outstanding. The regional sales manager and his colleagues who support us are excellent – the team is extremely responsive, they answer all our questions and always follow up on our enquiries.”

Tai Tarian is a community housing mutual with homes located across the Neath Port Talbot County Borough.

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MUCH ADO ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY

In total, 24 AGILA Passivhaus doors were manufactured for the Much Wenlock project by REHAU authorised partner GRM

REHAU’s AGILA doors have been installed in 12 affordable homes in Shropshire to provide a warm welcome to housing association tenants moving into the flagship Passivhaus development in Much Wenlock.

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he Callaughton Ash scheme has been built on behalf of South Shropshire Housing Association for tenants with a local connection to the town. The development comprises 12 one-, two- and three-bed Passivhaus homes, with 10 allocated for affordable rent and two for shared ownership.

The highly sustainable scheme was designed by Architype, which has been working at the forefront of sustainability for many years. The company works on projects across the country and is a specialist in residential and commercial Passivhaus projects.

Paul Neep, Associate at Architype, said: “South Shropshire Housing Association was looking to deliver a new housing scheme which would provide good quality, sustainable homes for local people and help eradicate fuel poverty. To do this, they wanted to go beyond fitting highefficiency products in a standard home; they wanted homes which would work in harmony with their surroundings, so they would need less mechanical heating, cooling and lighting and therefore be more cost-effective to run for their low-income tenants.”

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The design process started in 2015 in close consultation with local residents about the location of the scheme and the design of the housing association homes. Architype was keen to use a natural palette of materials for the timber-framed houses, so the development would blend effortlessly with its surroundings, and to use locally sourced, sustainable products where possible.

Paul continued: “Finding doors for the project proved to be quite a challenge. To achieve the Passivhaus standard, we needed doors which had a triple-glazed panel for maximum energy efficiency, but more importantly, we needed a door which would meet the rigorous threshold criteria.”

Under the Passivhaus standard guidelines, thresholds need to offer level access for accessibility yet provide a heat-proof seal to ensure warm and cold air is not able to flow under the door. Architype had looked at one supplier, but due to the risk of condensation with the door’s design, they had to go back to the drawing board.

Contractor on the Much Wenlock project, SJ Roberts Construction, had worked with REHAU before and suggested the company to Architype as a possible alternative supplier

Contractor on the Much Wenlock project, SJ Roberts Construction, had worked with REHAU before and suggested the company to Architype as a possible alternative supplier.

Paul explains: “We spoke to REHAU about the AGILA doors and were really pleased with the offer. The doors would meet the Passivhaus specification with ease, plus they were more attractive than the door we had been looking to use, which was a bonus. We went with the grey finish, which really lifts the quality of the finished home and also ties in with the materials palette we used on the rest of the design. We are so pleased with the doors; we will definitely consider them again for other projects.”

In total, 24 AGILA Passivhaus doors were manufactured for the Much Wenlock project by REHAU authorised partner GRM. Based on the GENEO system, the doors can achieve a possible Ud value of 0.7W/m2K, ensuring they meet the exceptionally high efficiency standards demanded by the Passivhaus Trust. Created in partnership with supplier Roedenburg, the AGILA Passivhaus doors come in a range of contemporary and stylish designs and can be customised with GRP overlay skins in a range of colours and finishes using either foils or Acryl II colour coating. 

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TEAL PRODUCTS HELPS UK UNIVERSITY PROVIDE SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS When Schneider Electric wanted a control system to automate windows at a campus at the University of the West of England, Teal Products was the obvious choice to help. one of the UK’s T eal, foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, supplied a range of WindowMaster 24v motor controllers as part of the natural ventilation system at the University of the West of England’s Frenchay Campus.

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windows as part of the building’s natural ventilation strategy.

The WindowMaster 24v motor controllers naturally ventilate the building environment for improved air quality with Teal’s range of advanced control systems.

The university has invested in the very latest facilities and learning environments to give students access to everything they need.

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Sam Yiend, Director of Teal Products, commented: “It was great to be able to contribute to the natural ventilation system at the University of the West of England and provide a safe space for students to learn.”

The control systems can be linked to a variety of climate sensors including rain sensors, wind sensors, internal and external temperature sensors and CO2 sensors.

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Managed by Birmingham City Council, the retirement housing high-rise is currently being transformed, and Shelforce installed 221 windows for the project

SHELFORCE BOSS BACKS LEADERS’ PLEDGE TO MAKE PEOPLE PROUD OF SOCIAL HOUSING

Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent pledge to make sure residents are proud to call social housing their home has been backed by the general manager of a Birmingham-based PVCu window and door manufacturer and installer.

May told a National M rsHousing Federation summit in London that she wanted “to see social housing that is so good people are proud to call it their home.”

And, with Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn stating earlier this year that “a decent home is a right owed to all…and the only way to deliver on that right for everyone, regardless of income, is through social housing,”

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Howard Trotter of Shelforce is delighted that social housing is in the spotlight.

Shelforce provides highquality products to local authority building projects around the country, including Birmingham City Council, and Howard said: “Social housing should never be seen as something that simply needs to be ‘good enough’ which is why we ensure that we only supply

the highest-quality products to allow our citizens to enjoy a comfortable and safe home.”

One of the current projects Shelforce has been working on is Adelaide Tower in Birmingham. Managed by Birmingham City Council, the retirement housing high-rise is currently being transformed, and Shelforce installed 221 windows for the project, which is being delivered by lead contractor Wates Living Space.

Howard said: “The windows we have installed will help make Adelaide Tower look fantastic.

When finished, the building will look completely modernised, and it fits with the drive to, essentially, construct council buildings that don’t look like council buildings.

“It will definitely be impossible to tell the difference between Adelaide Tower and full-price housing, and I’m sure residents will be proud to live there.”

For Howard and Shelforce, such social values and sense of community line up with the company’s own.

While making it its mission to help provide quality housing for the wider community, the company also leads the way when it comes to

ensuring equal employment opportunities by employing and training people with a range of disabilities. It is also set to open a dedicated training facility at its factory in Erdington to provide regular work experience placements for students from nearby schools.

It continues Shelforce’s proud legacy of supporting Birmingham’s population, and Howard added: “Investing in the future is something we have always taken seriously at Shelforce and we want to help young adults of all abilities take their first steps into the workplace.

“We are also changing the perception of disabled workers in the workplace, and we have benefitted massively from their inbuilt resilience, loyalty, dedication and hard work. Our team are hugely experienced at what they do and produce top-quality products, which is the reason why we are asked to install on projects such as Adelaide Tower.” 

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