Home Designer & Architect - July 2021

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MAGAZINE July 2021

RINNAI N SERIES LIMITLESS HOT WATER UNITS ‘HYDROGEN BLEND READY’ NOW

Rinnai N Series Limitless Hot Water Units ‘Hydrogen Blend Ready’ NOW Hot water heating unit and system manufacturer Rinnai has announced that, after an extensive testing and verification process, its current Sensei N Series range is ‘Hydrogen ready’ now for the proposed initial supply of hydrogen blends fed through the existing gas infrastructure.

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he Sensei N Series can by powered by a blend of up to 30% hydrogen, Rinnai UK is also in advanced development of units which can handle the complete hydrogen gas supply. The appliance is described as ‘out of the box’ design engineered and approved to be installed for use on natural gas. But the same unit is futureproofed - because following a conversion and re-commissioning process in the field it will then operate safely and efficiently solely using a hydrogen supply.

The launch of this next phase Rinnai appliance will align with the grid blend upgrade to ensure natural product lifecycles can be followed.

All Rinnai units are guaranteed to provide limitless volumes of temperature accurate hot water flows, provided fuel and water connection are constant.

The Rinnai Sensei N Series continuous flow hot water heater range offers a more compact, enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation, superior operational performance as well as ease of serviceability.

The Rinnai Sensei N Series is the first ever continuous flow hot water heating unit

manufactured with stainless steel heat exchangers to be available in the UK - this gives a greatly extended working life at optimum performance to each of the four models in the range. Added to this are the market leading extended warranties, that accompany these hydrogen ready appliances.

The four models are: the N1600i giving 954 litres per hour; the N1600e (external) also giving 954 litres per hour (at 50 degrees); the N1300i giving 775 litres per hour and the N1300e also giving 775 litres per hours of temperature controlled at 50 degrees.

The two 1600s have load profiles of XXL and are water efficiency class A rated, while the 1300s are load profile XL and are also water efficiency class A rated.

The range are also low-NOx, and the futureproofed continuous flow water heaters have several global patents on main components. The range utilises Rinnai’s patented advanced technology with a 13-1 turn down ratio – the largest on the market – with extremely quiet operation.

Integral controls on the units enable the water heater to achieve high efficiencies because of advanced burner control and high modulation ranges. This wide range of modulation means that energy usage is completely optimised as the water heater, through smart inbuilt controls, will only heat the water to the temperature required, thus preserving energy.

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Flue up to 30+ metres for concentric

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Turbo Fan

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Built-in controller as standard on both internal and external models

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Cascade Cable assembly allows up to 24 water heaters to be connected and function as one total and complete system. Any number of N-series Rinnai water heaters can be manifolded together enabling the largest capacities on the market.

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Built in flue damper

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Air inlet filter

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Frost Protection – minus 15°C on the internal versions and minus 20 °C on the external versions

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New PCB Design

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Controller as standard – Lockable, set up of appliance, Temperature set up to 75°C

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Maintenance Monitor for engineers

Rinnai is a true global player in the manufacture of domestic and commercial appliances and operates in almost 50 countries. Rinnai is the world’s leading manufacturer of continuous flow hot water systems - it makes and sells 2 million units each year. The range of units can be manifolded to supply limitless hot water to any size of any site in any industry or sector – healthcare, hospitality, manufacture, leisure parks, foodservice, retail, office blocks and hospitals.

For more information on Hydrogen including CPD courses, training and Hydrogen capability within situ Rinnai appliances simply call 01928 531 870 or email engineer@rinnaiuk.com or sales@rinnaiuk.com alternatively use the smart online contact points “Help Me Choose” or “Ask Us a Question”, all held on the website homepage at www.rinnaiuk.com For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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CONTENTS JuLY 2021

4 Industry News 12 Coatings & Paints 18 Bathrooms & Washrooms

30 Interiors 34 Roofing & Cladding 42 Outdoor Living

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industry news

KLOEBER LAUNCHES THE INTERACTIVE HOUSE!

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loeber is delighted to launch The Interactive House, a product search tool for their customers that adds an exciting new dimension to their website.

This virtual house allows customers to discover more about Kloeber’s door and window range with pop-up tables that share product information, images, material and price options.

You simply click on the door or window that you are interested in and the full

product information will pop up allowing customer to see, at a glance, the options available – www.kloeber.co.uk Matt Higgs, Kloeber’s Director commented ‘A vital part of any planning process are the decisions made on the material, style and price range of your doors and windows. The Interactive House allows the prospective selfbuilder or home improver to see all those elements, in an instant, before even picking up the phone to our technical sales team.

This will give customers an idea of what will work with their project and budget and with graphics and photos, we hope The Interactive House inspires our customers with their project concept and design’ A visit to one of Kloeber’s four showrooms located in Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, West London and West Sussex is highly recommended.

Showrooms are welcoming customers on an appointment only basis

Soprema Completes Extruded Membrane Range with Flagon SB Fleece Backed Membrane

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oprema UK, the specialist in waterproofing and building envelope solutions, has completed its Flagon extruded single ply range with the launch of Flagon SB: a fleece-backed extruded roofing membrane.

Five times faster to manufacture than conventional cast synthetic roofing membranes, the Flagon range is produced in wider 2.1m rolls, reducing the number of laps for faster installation, improved roof integrity and reduced risk.

Created following extensive in-house product development, Flagon SB is the fleece-backed product within Soprema’s extruded synthetic membrane range, providing a fully-bonded single ply solution for roof structures.

The new product joins Flagon SR, a mechanically-fixed polyester reinforced membrane, and Flagon SV, a glass reinforced bonded membrane. The

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range offers specifiers a choice of robust extruded membranes for any application, backed by Soprema’s technical support and industry-leading warranties.

Just 1.5mm thick with a 300g fleece backing, Flagon SB can be fully bonded to the substrate or the insulation. The lack of mechanical fixings prevents any risk of thermal bridging through fixings and, when used as part of a complete

roof build-up solution, along with Soprema’s technical support, Flagon SB is BBA approved for a service life of 35 years.

We believe Flagon SB is the only fleece backed, fully adhered extruded membrane available on the UK market and the development of this product once again demonstrates Soprema’s investment and expertise in product development.

EHC LAUNCH THE NEW MERCURY ELECTRIC COMBI BOILER The Electric Heating Company is one of the UK’s most progressive and innovative electric central heating companies.

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ith years of experience selling and installing electric heating products and systems, the personnel at EHC always put the customer first. From initial enquiry to completed order we believe in focussing our attentions on customer care.

We are renowned for our range of Electric Heating Solutions, and we have now expanded our range to include the Mercury Electric Combi Boiler. This Electric Combi Boiler provides a very cost-effective alternative to electric storage heating, oil, solid fuel or LPG systems. It is the perfect solution to properties with no access to mains gas supply and homes which have gas boiler restrictions e.g. listed buildings and bed-sit sleeping areas. Not only is the Electric Boiler the ideal choice for wet central heating but is also suited to Underfloor Heating.

The Electric Boiler outputs are 12kW & 14.4kW Single Phase, and 19kW & 26kW Three Phase. The operating temperatures of the boiler can be adjusted using the easy to use Control Panel which boasts a LED display – the temperature outputs range from 300oC-60oC (Hot Water) and 20oC-85oC (Heating).

With superior performance and reliability, the Mercury Electric Combi Boiler provides on demand and instantaneous domestic hot water. They are suitable for small Properties that have a Shower and Hot Water outlets for sinks. In homes with larger hot water requirements, it can be combined with a hot water storage cylinder via an ‘S’ Plan configuration.

If 3Phase Electricity is available our 19 & 26Kw Astro Boilers would have sufficient flow rates to fill a Bath in a suitable timescale.

With no flue requirement the Electric Combi Boiler rapidly provides Heating and Domestic Hot Water.

Incorporating the latest technology, the Mercury Combi Boiler provides complete peace of mind for reliability, performance and safety.

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No Flue Required No fumes or risk of explosion 100% Efficient Economic Running Costs In-built External Weather Compensation

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Virtually Silent in operation (32Db) Can provide heating only or central heating & hot water In-built Diagnostics Can be used for Underfloor Heating Grundfos Smart ErP Circulation Pump No annual safety certificate required 24-hour controllability - Volt Free Controls Minimal maintenance required Multiple fail-safes fitted in unit Bare Wire Element Technology prevents effects from lime scale.

We also offer a comprehensive range of Electric Boiler and Cylinder packages designed to be affordable and bespoke to your requirements If you are unsure of the Model and Output you require please feel free to contact our Sales Team on 01698 820533 or Click Here

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industry news

Concrete House / Raw Architecture Workshop

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he project exposes the soft side of the concrete monolith, guiding viewers through an open family home full of natural light, mid-century furniture, art, and lush indoor greenery.

The raw surfaces of concrete walls, steel industrial fittings, leather antiques, and personal treasures change in colour and contrast depending on light levels, adding depth and texture to their surroundings.

Concrete House is the first building in the world to be built of advanced Fibre Reinforced Concrete, a durable anticracking material developed by Cemex and tested for thermal and structural properties by the University of Zurich.

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The concrete’s fibre composition means it does not require reinforced steel bars to strengthen or hold the structure, making it the first concrete building in the world to be built without rebars in the walls.

Concrete House was designed by RAW Architecture Workshop for Adrian and Megan Corrigall and their young family.

A lover of concrete since his youth spent skating around Glasgow car parks, Adrian was also influenced by brutalist icons such as the Barbican, the National Theatre, and architect Louis Khan’s use of light to draw occupants through spaces.

EHC LAUNCH THE NEW MERCURY ELECTRIC COMBI BOILER Terry Hay from Weymouth has been recognised for his dedication to building homes of exceptional quality in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. erry, a site manager for ZeroC, part of Places for People, joins the top five percent of Site Managers to win the award, with his site team, for the management of ZeroC’s Saltash Place development in Poundbury, Dorchester. From a field of more than 10,000, only 450 Site Managers across the UK have won a Quality Award in the first round of the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards 2021.

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Pride in the Job first launched over forty years ago, and judging for the Awards is rigorous with each site manager assessed across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise, and health and safety.

Commenting on his award, Terry said: “The Pride in the Job awards are highly regarded within the housebuilding industry and it’s an incredible achievement for both myself and the whole team to be recognised for the hard work we put into the Saltash Place

development. Our aim is to build the best properties we can, ensuring our customers move into their dream home in this beautiful location – it’s a real testament to the quality of homes we are delivering.”

Pride in the Job is at the heart of NHBC’s core purpose to support the delivery of high-quality new homes. By recognising the very best site managers across the UK, the competition celebrates the vital role that site managers play in ensuring new homes are delivered on time, on safe sites and to exacting construction quality standards.

The Quality Award winners will go on to compete for Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards in the autumn, with the national, Supreme Award winners unveiled in January 2022.

Places for People’s Group Executive Director of Developments, Scott Black, said: “We are delighted that Terry and his site team have been recognised by the industry for their commitment and dedication to achieving these standards

day in, day out, at Saltash Place.

“It’s a rigorous judging process and only the best in the business achieve this award. This is a reflection of the high standards he and the team upholds across the site at Poundbury in Dorchester, recognising his experience, knowledge and quality across the site.

It’s the highest recognition any site manager could wish to achieve.”

Commenting on the Awards, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “Despite the numerous challenges the industry has faced, the very best site managers of 2021 have remained focused on delivering high quality new homes for their customers. Pride in the Job winning sites have higher levels of homeowner satisfaction as these homes are among the very best in the country.

Congratulations to all the 2021 Pride in the Job Quality Award winners.”

Part of the ZeroC Poundbury development, Saltash Place is a luxury development of 24 two-bedroom apartments, 6 four-bedroom villas and 4 coach houses.

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Modus system used in Orbit Housing’s Fordham House Orbit Housing’s Fordham House in Stratford-uponAvon aims to raise the bar for rented accommodation.

Although initially a social housing provider, Orbit now refers to itself as a “developing housing association”, and Fordham House was designed for private rental by key workers in the town. he 82-apartment block provides enhanced protection against noise, a superior maintenance and repair strategy and additional facilities such as secure internal bike storage rooms. Much of the budget for these above-and-beyond features has come from the specification of Modus PVC-U windows from Eurocell in place of the aluminium frames originally specified.

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The result was a significant reduction in costs, with no compromise on building design and performance. “We saved a significant amount without compromising on the specification or the design”, says Orbit Commercial Director, Adam Cooper. “And from a planner’s point of view, they look identical”.

Despite the building being located on the busiest road in Stratford, residents have been satisfied with the noise suppression provided. Confirmation of the Fordham House project quality came with major award wins in the 2019 Inside Housing Development Awards – Best Build for Rent Development and RICS Residential Property of the year (West Midlands).

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7-8 WELLINGTON PLACE, LEEDS

The latest UK Government Hub opens in Leeds with air distribution products by Waterloo.

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he latest UK Government Hub at 7-8 Wellington Place in Leeds city centre is set to become home to 6,150 civil servants from a range of departments including HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and NHS Digital. The office is fitted with air distribution products supplied by Waterloo Air Products plc.

7-8 Wellington Place is the latest building to be completed within the 22-acre Wellington Place development that has transformed this area of Leeds into a vibrant urban quarter, offering state-of-the-art working environments alongside leisure and retail facilities.

When fully completed, Wellington Place, which has been delivered by property developer and asset manager MEPC, will be the location for one in 10 jobs in central Leeds.

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At the end of an unprecedented year of challenges for the building services industry, the importance of indoor air quality in the workplace has taken on added significance. Thanks to Waterloo’s extensive range of diffusers, grilles and valves, it was possible to achieve the required superior standard of air distribution throughout the 7-floor, 378,000 sq. ft. building without compromising the desired aesthetics of the interior fittings.

Working with principal contractor Wates Group, Waterloo was chosen due to its ability to supply products that would accommodate the client’s preferred perforated ceiling tiles without any need for modification.

“Waterloo offered a professional service and brilliant support throughout the design stage of

the build,” said Matt Bell, Project Engineer with Wates Group. “We were invited to develop the concealed grille solution at Waterloo’s integral testing facility, and they provided test reports to supplement the technical submission; this gave us confidence we were selecting the right product to meet the project requirements.

Overall, the service we received was fantastic. The products were delivered on time, manufactured to a high standard and ultimately we handed over the building to a happy client.”

After proposing several solutions, Waterloo’s Lay on Ceiling Tile Diffuser (LCT20) with a plenum box mount was selected by the client as the ideal product for the application. The LCT20 has been designed specifically for mounting directly onto the back of a client-supplied 20% open area

ceiling tile, using the perforations in the tile as the diffuser. For fitting, the LCT20 can be retained using double sided adhesive strip or by using edge clips. It is available in a range of sizes to suit specific flow ranges and can be duct or plenum mounted.

Another key product used for the project was the Waterloo Linear Fan Coil Diffuser (FCD) which provides continuous air distribution for fan coil or variable air volume applications. The blade profile of the FCD is specifically designed to produce throw characteristics with a high induction rate, so prompting rapid mixing and diffusion within the room air. Quick release spring clips and safety cords allow for easy removal during installation and service access.

Other products used throughout the offices, toilets and kitchen areas of 7-8 Wellington Place include Plenum Boxes, Perforated and Flush Face Swirl Diffusers, Perforated Face Grilles, Exhaust Valves and Eggcrate Grilles.

Every element of the exceptional Wellington Place development has been designed with the wellbeing of the people who use it in mind, from the wide pedestrian boulevards and green spaces to the flow of daylight throughout the offices to the opportunities for social interaction. The result is a unique complex of A Grade, ‘Excellent’ BREEAM-rated office space with a range of environmentally friendly features that help businesses achieve their goals of improved sustainability, a reduced carbon footprint and a happier, more productive workforce.

For product detail, CPD webinar information and our technical guide The Green Book, please visit www.waterloo.co.uk

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Providing the UK with an almost clinically clean environment

BT1 Ultimate Bathroom Sealant & Adhesive TRIBRID® Technology. Made in Britain No More Mould or Fungal Growth CT1 who lead the way in research and development have pioneered the latest technology for the building industry over the last 18 years.

The first to introduce a hybrid sealant almost 18 years ago, pioneered the way forward with a new era of sealants. CT1 showed the industry that you only need one tube for most applications with the correct raw materials and formulation.

This new technology presented itself in a tube CT1.

CT1 created a formulation with no solvents, allowing CT1 to perform under any difficult conditions, even under water. CT1 can guarantee that it will never shrink or crack, so it will not lose its bonding and sealing capabilities over time.

Realising that hybrid formulations would be soon dated with old technology, as demands increase in what we expect from products and with the building industry producing more complex builds. CT1 was proactive rather than re-active.

Introducing TRIBRID® technology. Another new era of sealants and adhesives. Now three times stronger, longer colour retention and elongation, TRIBRID® CT1 can’t be matched or compared to again for a long time.

CT1’s technical field team also realised that in today’s current conditions people are demanding much cleaner environments and surface areas. Using the correct sealants and adhesives in installations and repairs is key keeping a surface area healthier.

BT1- The Ultimate Bathroom Sealant and Adhesive was created as most sealants over time will allow bacterial and fungal growth. Some will grow quicker than others. The bathroom

can be a contaminated area, with heat, fluids and lack of UV light. BT1 based on the revolutionary TRIBRID® formulation, was created to prevent fungal and bacteria growth happening over long periods of time.

This unique formulation makes it impossible for bacteria or microbes to form on the surface, and with almost zero indoor emissions, makes this the heathiest choice for your home. But what became apparent after vigorous testing was that using BT1 would reduce the risk of MRSA, E. Coli and campylobacter. Reducing bacteria by 99.99% and being able to retain its clinically clean white appearance is now proving to be the only sealant and adhesive being used by Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities, Clinics, Schools, Universities and Public Buildings.

Solihull Hospital in Birmingham and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton to name a few have used and will only use BT1.

BT1 - which can also be used in kitchen installations, launched initially in The IPG Member Stores. The IPG is the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, wanted to add BT1 to their stock profile and give their members the latest technology for plumbing and installations.

Since the growth and reputation of BT1 and the important role it plays in keeping a healthier environment, Wickes stores, will now also be stocking BT1 nationwide.

Go to www.CT1.com and https://youtu.be/kirVUrwWbaY

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TCDT student work to be displayed at Fortnum & Mason The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) is delighted to announce that work created by its students will be on display within one of Fortnum & Mason’s windows in London Piccadilly for two weeks from 6 th September 2021. TCDT offers online and in-venue workshops, with free tuition and materials, to young people who wish to develop their hand skills.

Workshops range from contemporary sugar modelling and stone carving to embroidery and gilding. TCDT aims to have 80% of participants from less advantaged backgrounds. Direct recruiting for workshops is at schools located in areas of social/economic deprivation or geographic isolation.

The window display for Fortnum & Mason has been designed by TCDT Trustee Simon Costin. Simon Costin’s work as a set designer brings the creativity of art installation to editorial and fashion shows alike. He collaborated with Alexander McQueen on his own line and McQueen’s Givenchy ready to ready-to-wear and haute couture shows. Simon’s other clients include Lanvin, Tiffany, H&M, Valentino, Gucci, YSL and Faberge. Simon’s design will consist of a surreal window featuring a sky painted backdrop with a table laid for dinner complete with marbled wine glasses, gilded napkins, leather masks for the quests, a sugar paste flower arrangement as a centrepiece, and floating black mannequin hands holding knives above each plate.

First founded in 1707, Fortnum & Mason has remained an essential destination for anyone in search of extraordinary food and exceptional service. Millions from around the world visit the iconic Eau De Nil store in Piccadilly to take Afternoon Tea and explore the famous Food Halls. Penny Bendall, TCDT Founder and CEO, comments, “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Fortnum & Mason and Simon Costin who are giving TCDT students the chance to create a unique display in a central London location. TCDT is determined to demonstrate the wide range of career paths available to young people with these valuable transferrable skills and help them fulfil their potential.”

Fifteen TCDT workshops are involved in creating work for the window display. Student work will include: • Perspex candlesticks • 23 carat gold gilded napkins • Stone carvings of letters and eyes • Leather surrealist headpieces • Wooden display stands • Gilded leather placemats • Marionette puppet insects with enamel eyes

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• Enamelled metal eyes and napkin rings • Marbled wine glasses • Cast and gilded stars • Silhouette dinner plates • Sugar paste flowers • Surrealist ceramic tiles • A painted sky backdrop.

All TCDT workshops are fully funded by generous sponsors and taught by world-class tutors. Workshops are open to students aged 14-19 who show potential in forging a career pathway where precise hand-eye co-ordination, and the ability to understand and construct 3-dimensional shapes are prerequisite. TCDT workshops provide valuable insight to possible career paths.

Alumni have pursued careers in architecture, engineering, fine art, jewellery making, art conservation, glass working, theatre design, fashion and costume design.

WORKSHOPS INVOLVED • Contemporary Sugar and Gum Paste Flowers and Insects - Online workshop taught by Lucy Wilson, Head Pastry Chef for The Royal Household • From Dream To Product - Held at Zone Creations Ltd, London • Embroidery - Online workshop taught by Amy Burt • Stone Carving - Taught at the Building Crafts College, London • Wood Turning - Taught at the Building Crafts College, London • Gilding On Textiles - Online workshop taught by Master Gilder Rian Kanduth • Backdrop For Window Display - Taught by fresco and decorative painter Sarah Hocombe and held at Zone Creations Ltd • Surrealist Head Pieces – Leather Mask Making Taught by mask maker Emma Brassington and held at Dulwich College • Gilding On Leather - Online workshop taught by Master Gilder Rian Kanduth • Bejewelled Beasts, Marionette Puppet Making Online workshop taught by puppeteer Siân Kidd • Enamelling And Flower Making With Metal Taught by Tomiko Ravn (Goldsmiths’ 2021 Craftsmanship Award winner) and held at The Goldsmiths’ Centre • Marbling - Taught by paper marbler Lucy McGrath and held at Dulwich College • Ceramic Tile Making Run by Craven Dunnill Jackfield Ltd and held at Dulwich College • Casting & Gilding Online workshop taught by Master Gilder Rian Kanduth • Silhouette Decoration For Window Display Online workshop taught by fresco and decorative painter Sarah Hocombe Further information about TCDT and its workshops can be found at www.thecreativedimension.org.

Extemely weather & UV resistant Very water and dirt resistant Reduces wood swelling and shrinkage Resists the growth of algae, mildew & fungal attack Microporous, breathable finish No sanding necessary for future applications

Modern Victoriana

With CTD Architectural Tiles The trend for incorporating more traditional finishes and details into today’s interiors has risen exponentially in popularity within residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. rom decorative touches that evoke a hint of art deco glamour to patterns and colourways that hark back to bygone Victorian eras, CTD Architectural Tiles boasts a broad portfolio that will meet the demands of the modern victoriana trend.

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A versatile collection of colourful and patterned tiles, Modernista exudes traditional charm with a hint of contemporary opulence. Each tile offers a feeling of unique beauty and is characterised by subtle crackling and bright glazes. From classic china white and blue colourways to floral décors and patterns, the collection is also made up of a wide range of cornice, border and trim options in varying designs, adding distinctive detail to interior schemes.

A glazed ceramic wall tile range, Studio provides designers and specifiers with the opportunity to create standout traditional spaces. Evoking a handcrafted feel, the luxurious glaze pools within the very soft uneven surface of the tiles, creating a natural look with movement and subtle variation. Comprised of highly embossed décors, artfully painted surfaces and three-dimensional trims, the collection is available in a beautifully sophisticated colour palette.

Offering virtually unlimited design possibilities, the Neri collection is comprised of four classic neutral shades: White, Bone, Sierra Sand and Silver Mist, in addition to a dramatic Black.

Whether used alone or in combination, the selection of border, décor and trim

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options will create standout design spaces that evoke a true sense of tradition. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes, the collection offers flexibility to professionals to enable them to deliver Victorian-inspired schemes with a twist of contemporary style.

Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market.

www.ctcarchitecturaltiles.co.uk 0800 021 4835

With clients in a variety of sectors including the leisure, retail, hospitality industries, CTD Architectural Tiles is committed to bringing customers the latest innovations in product and in service. With unparalleled expertise and technical knowledge, the team works with industry leading, innovative manufacturers to offer a complete portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit the architect, interior designer, developer and specification professional.

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Bathrooms & washrooms

‘Be Distinct’ with new Contrast Towel Warmer by Vogue (UK) Vogue (UK), the UK’s largest designer and manufacturer of premium radiators and towel warmers, reveal a new addition to its award-winning heating portfolio with the launch of Contrast: a bold and beautiful towel warmer, pictured left in a contemporary Matt Black finish. using statuesque rounded cross bars with the high impact of square mitred joints, the new Contrast Towel Warmer lives up to its name by bringing a deluxe industrial-style silhouette to the modern bathroom.

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The industrial look of Contrast brings a distinct element to redundant interior walls and is a rich source of inspiration.

“We decided to combine the best attributes of high functionality met with striking design aesthetics with one of the new 2021 models, Contrast. If you’re looking for hybrid heating in the home then you’ll be pleased to know that Contrast is designed where the electrical element can be fitted within the vertical square tubing. This means a T piece for dual fuel models is not required and so the overall aesthetics are discreet and seamless,” says Steve Birch, Sales Director at Vogue (UK).

Contrast is available in Matt Black and White Sparkle textured finish, so whatever your personal style you can choose which look is most suitable for you and your bathroom space. Crafted from high quality Mild Steel, this designer towel warmer offers a 15 year guarantee and is available in three different heights and three different bar configurations.

“We are finding that as homeowners want to maximise all of the available space in their homes, and wall-hung heating designs like Contrast is a great way of keeping towels warm and dry while saving on valuable floor space. At a time when home improvement has been in the spotlight with more people working from home, I predict that bathroom renovations and improved heating systems will grow in priority as a way to promote new levels of luxury. Did you know that over 70% of estate agents suggest that there should be two bathrooms for every three bedrooms in a property to enhance its value and desirability? So, if you’re thinking of upgrading a bathroom or shower room then make sure you put heating at the top of your list to ensure high levels of comfort and style” Steve adds.

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A fresh and innovative addition to the renowned Contemporary Collection

by Vogue (UK), the new Contrast Towel Warmer is designed with practicality in mind, keeping towels safely secured within its smooth rounded rails and options include:

Suitable for central heating systems, dual fuel and electric options, Contrast by Vogue (UK) is priced from £332.40 including vat, available in Matt Black or White Sparkle finish and is recommended with colour-matched Arne VL003 Straight control valves, as pictured.

• H800 x W500 x D105-120mm → 10 bars | Watts/BTU’s → Chrome 447/1525

Vogue (UK) is the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality towel warmers, designer radiators and heating accessories.

It is very proud of its marketleading eco-credentials since 1990 with a commitment to reducing energy consumption without compromising on creating luxurious products through innovative, sustainable design.

• H1200 x W600 x D105120mm → 15 bars | Watts/ BTU’s → Chrome 628/2143 • H1500 x W500 x D105120mm → 19 bars | Watts/ BTU’s → Chrome 770/2627

Discover the latest 2021 radiator and towel warmer designs by contacting Vogue (UK): 01902 387 000 | info@vogueuk.co.uk | www.vogueuk.co.uk

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▪ Solid Surface Fabrication of Basins, Vanity Units and Bathroom Structures

For more information please visit our website:

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Bathrooms & Washrooms In answer to the continuing market demand for matt black coated towel rails, we successfully introduced the Black Edition by JIS Europe into the Sussex Range.

What stands the Black Edition Towel Rail apart from the competition is that it is, as always, manufactured from 100% stainless steel.

The rail is then powder coated matt black.

Although it may at first seem unnecessary to manufacture a coloured powder coated rail from stainless steel, the properties that set the non-coated rails apart from their mild steel counterparts still stand. They will not rust or corrode, you are buying into a product that will endure the entire life of the bathroom itself.

This is not only a sustainable choice as detailed below it is a sensible choice, should a mild steel rail leak you cannot always replace it with identical fixing spacings, tiles are often one of the main spends in a bathroom, you try and replace a couple of tiles and maintain a polished finish, you will end up paying far more for this than you ever will be for the difference in price between a mild steel rail and a Sussex range stainless steel one, and that’s before you factor in labour costs.

We should also take the time to point out we hold stock of our rails, where the chain of supply is now largely disrupted we hold stock and are still operating a 1-2 day turnaround on all orders.

Stainless steel is the durable, sustainable choice, manufactured from over 90% recycled material and 100% recyclable in itself.

In order to maintain the ethical sustainability of all of our products across the range, we chose to powder coat the stainless steel.

Powder coating is highly protective of the environment, it contains no solvents and emits negligible, if any, polluting VOCs into the atmosphere.

Powder coating is a clean process, allowing exhaust air from the coating booth to be returned to the plant.

Powder overspray can be retrieved and reused and there is no costly waste disposal equipment as unused powder can be reclaimed and returned to a hopper.

We have designed the range with our satin finish valves as the perfect complement and for electric only rails we supply an element cable cover in exactly the same finish.

There are now twelve of our most popular selling rails in the black edition please do visit www.sussexrange.co.uk for further details or call us on 01825 722988 Wishing all our customers well The team at JIS

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Black Edition Stainless Steel Towel Rails by JIS Europe 100% stainless steel towel rails 01825 722988 www.sussexrange.co.uk info@jiseurope.co.uk

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Whiteville Ceramics new WING Collection Designed by David Emmanuel Michaud Terry Hay from Weymouth has been recognised for his dedication to building homes of exceptional quality in the annual NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. hiteville Ceramics, innovative Italiandesigned sanitaryware brand specialising in contemporary design-led bathroom interiors is pleased to unveil its brand new WING Collection of winged and thin-lip washbasins, which unite three different design styles: Edgy, Smooth and Round.

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Exclusively available in the UK and designed by world leading innovator, David Emmanuel Michaud, the WING Collection

by Whiteville Ceramics demonstrates outof-the-box design philosophies and a deep passion for style, ergonomics and attention to quality.

Designed to be interchangeable, WING makes it easy to create a contemporary statement in the modern bathroom without limitation. You can opt for your basin with the unique wing detail, where each model is cast with the company’s iconic overhang design feature or you can choose to go ‘Light’ with a thin-lip design, where the basin is defined by an ultra-luxe 5mm slim edge profile.

Inspired by contemporary living, the WING Collection of products by Whiteville Ceramics is available in four different applications – in set, countertop, with a semi pedestal and full pedestal - and the contemporary colour palette adds to its high fashion look with options like matt Black, White, Grey and Brina, as pictured.

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You can also match your choice of WING basin with Whiteville Ceramics complementary range of special order close-coupled and wall-hung WC’s for a truly ergonomic and cohesive bathroom scheme. Offering you a complete solution for the contemporary bathroom, the new WING Collection by Whiteville Ceramics comprises of:

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WING Edgy – Basin / Light Basin / WC, without Wing feature: Ideal for contemporary bathrooms, Edgy is tablet-shaped to present a high-contoured basin with modern aesthetics. Extra sharp angles and clean, geometric lines epitomise the WING Edgy basin, which creates a neat wash zone that is refined and urban in style.

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Middle: WING Round White 520mm Over counter Basin with Wing feature at £198 including vat - Dimensions: W520-620 x D450 x H156 (620mm includes wing detail) | Round with Wing | Colour: Matt White | Application: over counter

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Right: WING Round Brina 400mm Light Basin, with 5mm thin-lip edge at £353 including vat - Dimensions: W600 x D400 x H140 | Round Thin lip 5mm | Colour: Matt Brina | Application: over counter

WING Round – Basin / Light Basin: Infinite by design, WING Round is a basin with clear design identity as its circular shape is universally thought of as ‘perfect’ and a symbol of the divine symmetry.

Its deep bowl and meticulously formed sides make the Round basin by Whiteville Ceramics a true masterpiece for the modern bathroom, able to stand-out amongst other pieces of sanitaryware in the room.

Graham Bucktrout, Managing Director at IBC Group says, “Innovative by design, the WING collection with its three different design styles can either live in perfect harmony or provide a level of distinction if you choose to design in contrast. For instance, if you like the softer style of the Round washbasin but want to soften the look with the Edgy WC, then you can combine all three pieces in one scheme and create a bathroom interior, which is original and self-serving.”

*COMING SOON* WING Smooth – Basin / WC, without Wing feature: Slightly more informal, Smooth is a great in compact spaces or designed as a ‘his and hers’ bathroom arrangement. Boasting a smooth-edged design, which is further accentuated by the ultra-thin profiles and sculpted bowl, Smooth is definitely modest in size yet full of beauty and character.

The new WING Collection by Whiteville Ceramics is available now in the UK, and includes the following bathroom sanitaryware seen pictured above:

Brand new to the UK and available now, please contact Whiteville Ceramics:

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Left: WING Edgy 600mm Light Basin at £408 including vat - Dimensions: W600 x D400 x H140 | Edgy Thin lip 5mm | Colour: Matt Black | Application: over counter

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GERMANY TAKES THE LEAD IN MOVING TO HYDROGENBASED ECONOMY Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at developments in Germany as the country plans and invests in hydrogen as its mass fuel for both industry and consumers ike many other countries, Germany has also pledged to cut harmful emissions by 2050. In preparation of an up-and-coming energy transition, Germany has manoeuvred itself amongst other EU countries by taking a leading role in becoming hydrogen ready.

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Hydrogen is considered by many governments and global corporations to be the fuel of the future. As of January 1st, 2021 Germany passed a new Renewables Energies Sources Act, stipulating that support will be provided for the producing and industrial adoption of green hydrogen; a legislative move recommended in June 2020, when Germany issued its National Hydrogen Strategy. Soon after the German Federal Network Agency

produced a further paper on the regulation of hydrogen grids and conducted a further survey on the country’s public about what type of grid regulations should be installed.

This significant move towards the introduction of hydrogen into mainstream German society, upholds the idea that similar, if not identical change, could soon be directed across all or most countries across mainland Europe and the UK. The reason for this change can be attributed to the high levels of political and financial influence Germany contributes within the EU. It is Europe’s largest economy and ranks as the world’s fourth. Germany also houses two of the four largest ports on mainland Europe – Hamburg and Bremen, as well as also holding vital road and rail links with Rotterdam – Europe’s largest port, which has also announced its intention to incorporate hydrogen into its energy plans with massive investments of hundreds of millions of euros.

The UK is keeping pace with announcements on plans for hydrogen hubs in the NE and NW of England.

In anticipating of a hydrogen transition, the German government’s National Hydrogen Strategy stated seven areas that required attention: the scaling up of hydrogen production; support schemes for businesses affected by the transitional period; scaling up of hydrogen transport capacity; public funding; action plan; hydrogen grids and regulations; and the effect on energy, transport and

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infrastructure. Within the German strategy there are several important issues highlighted which could point the way for the rest of Europe in making hydrogen a source of clean energy.

The first area the strategy underscores as requiring consideration is the enhancing of green hydrogen production. By 2030 the German government expects hydrogen demand to be around 90–100TWh. To cope with this future demand, by 2030 electrolysers with a capacity of up to 5GW will be installed across the country.

This also includes onshore and offshore energy production facilities that will provide fuel for the electrolysers themselves.

This will only be enforced, however, once the German government clearly defines what green hydrogen is and will only apply to facilities that become operational before 1st January 2030.

This commitment is also reliant on EU approval for reasons that relate to state-aid. If approved, Sec. 69b EEG 2021 will be passed, meaning that all electricity generated to produce green hydrogen shall be exempt from additional or fixed financial charges.

The second area identified by the strategy that requires attention is support schemes for industrial users of hydrogen. In the transition period many businesses will have to replace old machinery with expensive new hydrogen dependant technology. The German government will organize a pilot scheme called: Carbon Contracts for Difference (CfD), this is designed to support the difference in cost left to the end user throughout the industrial green hydrogen transition.

The third area of interest the German strategy notes is £7bn of public funding to be made available for the enhancement of the hydrogen technology market.

A final interesting point made in the German strategy is that not all renewable and hydrogen facilities can be built on German soil, raising the possibility of neighbouring countries entering a collaborative production and distribution effort. Because of connected land mass on mainland Europe a chain of cooperation has been identified by the strategy as necessary for hydrogen to become a truly continental fuel source. An idea that is entirely feasible regarding the international need for Net Zero.

Localised countries are developing their own plans structured around hydrogen which could, in time, be added to a wider pan-European hydrogen network. Belgium hopes to place a blue hydrogen plant on its North Sea coast in the Port of Ostend and France’s gas pipeline infrastructure has been passed to carry hydrogen blends from 2030 onwards. Luxembourg has announced its own hydrogen strategy and Belgium has contributed to the subject by releasing a report, sponsored by the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Zeebrugge, stating that a national hydrogen energy transition would be “technically and economically feasible.”

Germany maintains considerable political sway and controls an influential economy, has two highly industrious continental ports, as well as rail and road links to the largest port in Europe - Rotterdam.

For these reasons Germany cannot afford any risk or miscalculation when identifying its next fuel source. For this reason, it is fair to say that hydrogen capacity and distribution, as well as domestic and industrial consumption, will increase across Europe and the UK. Not only can the German strategy deliver a smooth transition, but it can also act as a foundational structure for other nations to follow.

The electrolysers are expected to deliver up to 14TWh and a required renewable electricity quantity of up to 20TWh. A further 5 GW will be added by no later than 2040. The German strategy recognizes that over-enthusiastic electricity demand for the aforementioned electrolysers could instead contribute towards increasing releases of contradictory damaging emissions.

As electricity and the process of electrification has been recognized as key in reducing noxious emissions, the German government will consider taxes, levies and surcharges for the purposes of producing green hydrogen be waived.

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Moduleo evolves and expands engineered vinyl collection Leading vinyl flooring specialist, Moduleo, has launched a range of new designs within its LayRed collection, which now comes complete with an enhanced protective layer. ince Moduleo LayRed launched in 2019, the renovationf r i e n d l y , engineered vinyl flooring has become a firm favourite with retailers in the UK.

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Now Moduleo has updated the popular range, comprising 40 unique, nature-inspired wood designs now available to stock, providing stockists with the widest offering of Moduleo LVT styles to date.

Moduleo LayRed Woods has been designed in-line with growing desire from consumers for more natural styles and comprises elegant, outspoken and vibrant patterns from light to dark shades. The rigid vinyl planks not only have a realistic look and feel but are much more user-friendly and easier to maintain than real wood.

Moduleo LayRed is a product that combines design, unprecedented strength and exceptional comfort. It has a strong core, feels soft, dampens sound and features integrated underlay. It is waterproof and has a premium protective layer, making it even more resistant to scratches and stains.

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Alison McLaughlan, UK Head of Marketing for IVC Group UK and Eire, commented: “We’re excited to launch Moduleo LayRed Woods and are delighted to expand our flooring range to provide our retailers with an extensive range of flooring

styles for their customers to choose from.

“With this new collection, we are responding to the trend towards greater wellbeing in Interiors.

We really wanted to emphasise the outdoors and we believe when there is more nature in your home, you feel good.

“Our new engineered vinyl collection provides a greater range of practical benefits which retailers can communicate to their customers, such as easy maintenance, a stronger protective layer than ever before and sound and heat insulation.

Add to this the wide selection of styles we have available, and we can proudly say we have a floor for every room of the house in designs to suit each customer’s unique taste.”

With minimal preparation required, Moduleo LayRed Woods uses simple CLICK technology which removes the need for adhesive and instead uses a practical tooth-groove connection. The integrated underlay means planks can be laid over existing floors without extensive levelling required, making them ideal for renovation projects.

Planks come in two formats and large planks have an ‘embossed in register’ (EIR) texture – a hyper-realistic structure which makes the grains and knots really stand out.

To enquire regarding stocking the new Moduleo LayRed Woods collection call 01332 851 500.

Images courtesy of Mace Developments

finished in white, a stainless-steel splashback to the hob, and woodeffect edging to complement the bedroom furniture.

Designed around a central public plaza, West Way Square forms part of a mixed-use development designed to reinvigorate the district of Botley, and which includes a library, retail and restaurant units, and attractive outside spaces. There are 261 ensuite student rooms in a choice of studios up to 32m2 in size, and one and two-bedroom apartments with communal leisure and study spaces, gym, multimedia and games rooms.

West Way Square in Oxford is Mansfield-based Deanestor’s third student furniture and fitout project for Mace Developments. The scheme provides the most modern student accommodation in the city. eanestor worked with Mace to develop a range of student bedroom and kitchen furniture for use on multiple schemes, which included earlier projects in Cardiff and Exeter.

The bedroom range manufactured in Mansfield has three-quarter size double beds with integral storage, wardrobes, desks, bookcases, and shelving. This furniture was finished in white melamine with a wood-effect trim and a contrasting feature headboard and pinboard in anthracite grey.

amount of storage space and students need to be able to personalise their rooms. Our aim was to combine good design with longevity and value on each project, and to create a fresh and modern appearance for all the rooms.”

Commenting on these projects, Trevor Bonnage, Operations Director at Mace Developments said, “The bedroom furniture really contributes to the student experience in this highly competitive market and is where students spend most of their time in the building.

There has to be the right

The studios at West Way Square all benefit from fitted kitchens manufactured by Deanestor as part of its £1m contract. These were supplied with a fridge, combination oven, microwave and grill, and a hob. These kitchens have base units and worktops in grey laminate, upper units

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Deanestor provides high quality contract furniture solutions to construction clients and contractors for healthcare, education, student accommodation, build-to-rent and laboratory projects – both new build and refurbishment. It offers bespoke design services to meet specific project requirements and is responsible for installation to provide a seamless approach for its customers and a single point of contact.

“Deanestor was involved at an early stage to inform our design process and also prepared mock-up rooms for us to assess the materials, layout and specification.

We found their team to be accommodating, easy to work with, and responsive on all three projects.”

For further information, visit www.deanestor.co.uk/studentaccommodation call 01623 420041 or email enquiries@deanestor.com.

Flooring industry counts down to catch up, at

CFJLIVE

The flooring industry is preparing for CFJLIVE - its first official event in over a year - which takes place on Thursday 1 July. The free-to-attend global exhibition is the UK industry’s first ever virtual event, bringing together over 100 global exhibitors. It will be broadcast live from a main stage - at FITA’s training centre in Loughborough - and from exhibitors’ showrooms, offices and factories around the world. Fast registration can be accessed now at www.cfjliveexpo.co.uk Billed as a ‘must-attend’ event for all sectors of the industry including flooring contractors, retailers and specifiers, distributors, facility managers, housing associations and designers – CFJLIVE will bring together the industry in real time; crucially, visitors will be able to connect, share knowledge and discuss issues with industry experts within live meeting rooms, and via chat and individual meeting requests. The main stage will present live demonstrations and, within the exhibition rooms, key events will include an industry-first sustainability forum. Other highlights will include live factory tours from exhibitors’ global production plants, new product launches and many technical talks.

“After over a year apart, CFJLIVE will allow the industry to meet in a Covid-19-safe and highly ecofriendly environment. The format is flexible, to suit schedules and time zones, and the content is shaping up to be incredibly exciting!” commented John Heath, Kick-Start Publishing’s CEO. CFJLIVE will air between 2-7pm on Thursday 1 July.

On arrival, visitors will enter the main stage and a list of session rooms, enabling them to move around the event. Within exhibitor session rooms, mini-events will be hosted, including live seminars from technical experts, demonstrations and factory tours, with audio, video and text feeds.

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WHARF WORKTOPS Quality Solid Surface Partner for UK Customers

One of the UK’s ground–breaking independent manufacturers of seamless solid surfaces, Wharf Worktops, lead the way in kitchen innovation, as it becomes one of the most competitive British–made worktop providers in the global market to pioneer solid surface seamless design and technology.

The quality and value of its unique patent–pending Wharf Seamtec® surface solutions is no longer the design industry’s best kept secret, fitted in countless UK homes up and down the country. Able to rival more mainstream options thanks to its streamlined order fulfilment process and exclusive solid construction with seamless joins, Wharf finds itself at the forefront of seamless worktop innovation for the modern kitchen.

Rob Bullen, Managing Director at Wharf Worktops says, “Nowadays, the kitchen needs to be all things, to all people, at all times. This has seen consumers give new attention to supporting domestic businesses, boosting home-hygiene and reducing a home’s carbon footprint, which is why we offer British made solid surface solutions in two distinct variants: one for bespoke kitchen living projects called Seamless Select® and the second, a planet-friendly Seamless Makeover® solution that overlays existing worktops.”

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This new emphasis on kitchen living has put worktops firmly in the spotlight and that, coupled with the convergence of health and wellness in the home indicates that attractive, resilient and easy–to–clean surfaces will remain a top priority for the foreseeable future”

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British company – reduced lead times and autonomy in the marketplace, able to quickly respond to market change and tailor its product range and developments to UK audiences Innovator – designer and manufacturer of high quality seamless worktops and the seamless formula is a sole product of Wharf, exclusively available through the company and its network of UK installers UK made – offering authentic product integrity to give competitive advantage on quality and price for independent retailers, fabricators and installers that want to develop a new strand to their business Streamlined order fulfilment process – from supplying worktop samples and drawings to using the latest digital technology for taking precise measurements on site, simply decide on the length and depth required and once approved, the order is ready in 10 to 12 working days for delivery and final install Inclusive service – a qualified expert will measure the dimensions of your existing worktops and refer to the Wharf technical design team,

which uses the latest software to create the chosen surfaces 6.

Value for money – as average house prices reach record highs in 2021, kitchen renovations and new projects that are custom by design are in demand. Wharf’s Seamless Makeover® can be ‘installed in less that a day’, which spares high project costs and prevents excess waste going to landfill

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Quality checked – end to end digital process combined with outstanding craftsmanship, where every Wharf surface is rigorously tested to meet exacting standards before leaving the factory floor

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Wharf approved fitters – all vetted and trained by Wharf, with a large network of installers througout mainlaind UK

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Flexible – two design variants

by Wharf including Seamless Select® bespoke surface solutions and Seamless Makeover® custom–fit overlay worktops

10. Seamless – high quality, easy to specify and 100% bespoke, your customer’s worktop is designed with zero joints which means no dirt, food or liquid can collect with no sealing, painting or grouting required

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Why Quintain Living is the smart choice for corporate lets • Professionally-managed, high quality homes for staff becoming increasingly important for employers offering flexible and home-based working • Quintain Living showcases best-in-class benefits of build to rent sector for corporate lets • Deloitte expects 25% of workforce to be home-based in 2025 packages, employers can know that staff are living in safe, professionallymanaged homes with plenty of outdoor space, facilities to boost productivity for staff working from home and lifestyleled amenities to support a healthy work/life balance. Plus, companies are able to make use of Quintain Living’s flexible tenancies to suit their needs – with tenancies from three months to three years.

“Corporate accommodation is no longer simply offering a place for employees to sleep at night.

Companies are increasingly prioritising the quality of the entire living experience for their employees including the security of their homes and the suitability of the apartments for frequent home-working. There’s also notably more interest now in here’s been much talk recently on the likelihood of a return to the pre-pandemic fiveday office week. Apple employees have been asked to work from their office for three days a week

by September, whilst KPMG has asked staff to come in for at least two days a week. In any case, working from home, in some capacity, is here to stay.

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That’s the finding of a Deloitte survey of Chief Finance Officers, 97% of whom expect more flexible, home working over the long term to become the norm.

By 2025, they expect a full quarter of the workforce to be based at home.

That’s a significant jump from the 5% who were home-based in 2019.

Whilst offices will undoubtedly continue to play an important role in business, it will remain as crucial as ever that

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people have a positive and productive home-working environment too. For businesses offering flexible and homebased working, the smart option now is to recognise the importance of their employees’ home environment and the part they can play in supporting staff in finding a suitable home.

The shift to longer-term home working has led many companies to look at the benefits of corporate lets for the first time. Corporate lets allow businesses to do two things: to relocate employees to new locations without hassle, providing a better-quality lifestyle than a hotel can offer; or to offer discounted rental homes to employees as a competitive staff ‘perk’.

Quintain Living is leading the field in terms of showing what the Build to Rent sector can offer to employers.

With Quintain Living’s corporate lets

things like on-site facilities and local amenities – ensuring that employees are able to enjoy a healthy work/ life balance the moment they leave their desk.” - Danielle Bayless, Chief Operating Officer, Quintain Living Whether businesses are looking for a better alternative to temporary corporate accommodation in hotels, or to offer discounted rental packages as a perk to their employees; there’s a hassle-free process, no fees, and an impressive range of stylish homes to choose from across Quintain Living’s varied collection of Wembley Park developments, only 12 minutes from Central London.

Employees, meanwhile, reap a whole host of benefits too. Quintain Living’s apartments are available furnished and utilities are set up and ready to go.

Superfast Wi-Fi is included and also set up ready to use the moment the resident moves in, ensuring there is no disruption to working from home during the move.

Throughout Quintain Living homes, the high quality furnishings and appliances are also a breath of fresh air from the typical London rental product. Homes at Quintain Living’s Canada Gardens have been co-designed with John Lewis & Partners and include Samsung products to provide residents with the ideal blend of style, homeliness and functional space. With a range of

apartment sizes available, employees can even use an additional bedroom as an office space if they wish.

and this is a big win for Wembley Park.”

- Danielle Bayless, Chief Operating Officer, Quintain Living

Corporate lets at Canada Gardens deliver outstanding on-site facilities, as well as the high-quality individual homes. Cosy, kitted-out work-fromhome garden sheds hold particular appeal to home workers and, alongside the hireable resident allotments, they are perfect way to connect with nature in between Zoom calls.

Quintain Living’s residents can enjoy access to a wide range of facilities across the safe, managed Wembley Park estate. Pocket parks, a pub, restaurants, shops, galleries, a theatre, Wembley Stadium, The SSE Arena, Wembley and more are all on their doorstep. The carefully curated programme of local entertainment includes summer opera screenings, acoustic gigs, vintage fairs, arts and craft workshops led by local artists and much, much more. Local businesses do much to contribute to the excitement of life in Wembley Park too, from the street food vendors of London’s largest Boxpark to baking masterclasses at the renowned Bread Ahead. Later this year, a newly opened seven-acre public park will further enhance Wembley Park’s considerable attractions.

Outdoor space is in abundance thanks to the acre of private podium gardens that give Canada Gardens its name. The grounds are awash with garden-party design features like outdoor kitchen entertainment spaces and BBQs, while the serviced clubhouse and library are perfect when the English weather doesn’t oblige. When the sun does come out, there’s an enormous roof terrace with 360° views of the City, the Chilterns and the famous Wembley Stadium arch.

For employees with children, there’s a private ship themed play area and a beautiful, imaginatively designed crèche space for private party hire.

Pets are accommodated too (across all Quintain Living developments) with a pet park in Canada Gardens and local walking services and doggy day care readily available.

“For companies that are offering a hybrid office and home-based working arrangement, the standard of accommodation they provide for their employees is incredibly important. So is the local area and what’s on offer,

Residents can enjoy a packed programme of virtual events as well, courtesy of the Quintain Living team, with everything from wine tastings and cocktail classes to candle-making lessons being delivered in a safe and contactless manner. The Quintain Living team even takes care of all manner of life admin – everything from managing utility bills to dry-cleaning.

For more information on Quintain Living or to book a viewing, visit www.quintainliving.com, @quintainliving on Instagram or call 020 3151 1927.

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HOW LINKEDIN RANT LED TO FULL-TIME JOB FOR DAD AN IMPROMTU LinkedIn rant has turned into a full-time job at leading Derbyshire roofing firm PermaRoof for dad-of-one Lee Moore.

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he 36-year-old, from Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, was between jobs when he signed up to a temporary work agency and was placed on the 6am until 2pm shift at a local food packing manufacturer alongside four other workers.

However, by 7am, Lee was the only agency staff member still standing, with the other four quitting in the first hour.

Shocked by what he saw, Lee took to LinkedIn to vent. His post ended up going viral, racking up more than 120,000 likes, 5,000 comments and hundreds of job offers – including one from Adrian Buttress, managing director at Alfreton-based PermaRoof.

Lee, who has a nineyear-old son, said: “I had been unemployed since mid-February and was in the middle of interviewing for a role at a company in Chesterfield. However, this got pushed back due to Covid, so the recruiter said they could sign me up for some temporary work with an agency.

“I couldn’t believe it when an hour into my shift, the four other temporary workers I’d arrived with had already given up – one refused to wear a hair net, another said they didn’t want to use a computer and the remaining two said the work was too boring. I was amazed that

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people out of work could be so picky; for me, a job is there to keep a roof over my family’s heads, pay the bills and provide food, so I was proud to wear my hair net!

Lee Moore has joined PermaRoof as a specialist products manager after his LinkedIn post went viral

“I vented my frustration on LinkedIn – it was only supposed to be a rant, but it ended up going viral. In fact, I am still getting notifications for it today, more than a month later. It was mindblowing to see how far it ended up travelling; I had hundreds of messages from people offering support and opportunities.

“One of them was from Adrian at PermaRoof saying he was interested in having a chat. I had a couple of interviews and he made me feel the most wanted.

He was very transparent about where the company was heading and really went the extra mile, showing me around the PermaRoof headquarters, which ended up being just a few miles away from my home.”

Lee – who previously worked in sales for hire and construction companies – has now joined PermaRoof as a specialist products manager. As part of his new role, he will be working in the firm’s modular division, a sector PermaRoof expanded into during the pandemic after supplying fast flat roofing solutions to four emergency NHS projects during the first month of lockdown.

Adrian said: “I believe in hiring on attitude as everything else can be taught. When I came across Lee’s post on LinkedIn, I knew I had to speak to him. When I discovered he had previous sales experience and lived just down the road from our head office, it seemed like fate. Lee had hundreds of job offers, so I am truly

delighted that he chose to come and join the PermaRoof team. We’re extremely happy to have him with us and know he’ll do a fantastic job building our customer base for the modular division.”

For more information on PermaRoof, please visit www.permaroof.co.uk or call 01773 608839.

Adrian Buttress, MD of PermaGroup

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West Fraser product application: Roofing (OSB) Getting buildings wind and watertight is a priority on any construction site so choosing a quick, easy to install, reliable and versatile roofing system is vital. igh quality roof decking or pitched roof sarking is an essential component and Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is now the preferred option for many.

Unsurprisingly, given the product’s outstanding attributes, West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero OSB3 or SterlingOSB Zero T&G is frequently the first choice.

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Ideal for structural use in load bearing dry or humid conditions, SterlingOSB Zero OSB3 offers great value and durability. Stronger than most softwood

ply, thanks to its makeup of multiple layers of real wood strands pressed together, it is designed to withstand the toughest of conditions. Working with the boards is trouble free as they are uniform in quality with no knots, voids or delamination issues. Helping to cut waste, a range of panel sizes and thicknesses is available to suit all needs.

The boards are square-edged so butt together easily and cleanly. Panels are cut and installed on a roof using conventional roofing equipment and are easy to saw, drill, nail or plane. Nails can be driven as close as 8mm from the

panel edge without causing splitting.

SterlingOSB Zero’s smooth surface gives improved adhesion qualities for all flat roofing applications and no sanding is required, even for GRP finishes.

With all the advantages of the Sterling OSB Zero range, SterlingOSB Zero T&G is specifically designed for flat roofing and is BBA approved and fully compliant to BS 6229:2003. The panels are consistent and machined to exact tolerances. Reliable fixings are easily achieved across the board using 3mm diameter ring-shank nails or 50mm long screws at 100mm centres across the supporting joists. The tongue and groove profile helps increase the lifespan of the roof by reducing movement of the boards which could damage surface coverings.

Timber is a highly sustainable building product and, with the Sterling OSB Zero range, there is the added reassurance that the product’s environmental credentials are further enhanced.

The panels are net carbon negative, responsibly sourced and FSC certified.

They are manufactured in the UK from locally grown timber, cutting embodied carbon from transportation. In addition, all West Fraser mills have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 accreditation. The Sterling OSB Zero range is also the first OSB product to be made in the UK with zero added formaldehyde, so it is an even ‘greener’ board that meets all standards with ease.

Samples of SterlingOSB Zero, and West Fraser’s other construction panels, can be ordered on the website Uk.westfraser.com. Head to the housebuilder page on the website to download a selection of tools including a fully-interactive guide to all West Fraser products and a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your build.

For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit Uk.westfraser.com

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Roofing & cladding

Simple Yet Sustainable:

EMBRACING THE GREEN ROOF TREND Green roofing is one of the fastest-growing eco-friendly options for homeowners who want to be sustainable while extending their home, and green roofs can offer great benefits as well as being an attractive feature. Adrian Buttress – managing director of EPDM rubber roofing specialists PermaRoof, part of PermaGroup – explains how simple creating a sustainable roof can be when you choose the correct materials.

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reen roofs are sometimes thought of as a specialist feature due to their innovative nature, meaning contractors are often not made aware in conversations with merchants that they could be offering them as an extra service.

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Also known as “living roofs”, they have a visible top layer that consists of plant medium and can be crowned in a number of different ways depending on the tastes of the building owner, the purpose of the roof (whether it’s a flat roof on an extension or something smaller, such as the top of a bike store), and its weight-bearing capacity.

Every layer is important Green roofs are made up several layers of material with a base, waterproofing membrane at the bottom, protected from the drainage layers by isolation medium and a planting layer on top. Planting layers typically consist of ground covering, water-loving plants such as sedum and other succulents, moss and grasses.

Arguably, the most important layer to get right is the base membrane. Once you’ve determined that the structure will take the additional weight of a green roof, which a surveyor would be able to confirm, then choosing the right membrane is crucial.

Creating a green roof can be a costly, timeconsuming process for the client, therefore using a reliable, high-quality waterproofing membrane is essential for the base layer.

If this base membrane fails and need to be replaced, not only does it mean a waste of time and money for homeowners, but it could also negatively impact a contractor’s reputation – particularly if regular failures occur.

The ideal membrane Your base layer must provide 100% waterproofing across the entire project and be effectively adhered directly onto the roof deck, which is what makes EPDM the perfect candidate for a long-term living roof.

EPDM membranes carry a life expectancy of more than 50 years, backed up and proven in the field all over the world across a wide range of climates. Because the planting medium absorbs rainfall so effectively, water is often consistently present and seeps through the drainage and protective insulation layers before reaching the membrane.

This is where the EPDM comes into its own as it removes this concern by protecting the flat roof deck from water ingress and offering the best protection over time when compared to any other flat roofing membrane.

Three top tips 1. Use an isolation layer widely across the green roof Quite literally, cover all your bases.

Make sure the base waterproofing membrane is completely protected from the gravel or other aggregates that may be used in the following drainage layers. While EPDM doesn’t damage easily, it still requires adequate protection to ensure the membrane doesn’t get punctured.

By simply covering the entire surface area with a suitable isolation layer – such as a geotextile fleece – you minimise this risk and will also contribute to making the home more energy efficient.

2. Consider maintenance aspects during the design process There are three different kinds of green roof design, which all require different levels of maintenance: • Extensive: This is the lowmaintenance option; it’s often planted with mediums that are mostly self-sustaining and hardy against most weather conditions. The most successful plans for extensive green roofs are sedum, rough grasses, or moss.

• Semi-intensive: This is often used in roofing that can be used and walked upon, such as roof terraces. Paths with planting that can be lightly maintained are the ideal candidate.

• Intensive: This is the most weight-bearing option, so advice from a surveyor or architect would be advised to ensure the current roof can support this additional weight. It offers more design ideas as a garden, such as the use of trees, shrubs or even the creation of patio areas and/or flower beds.

3. Add interest around the edges It’s a good idea to spend some time on the design of a living roof as mistakes can prove costly. For example, think carefully about how the green roof appears from the ground. If it’s a high roof, seeding around the edges with plants designed to overhang could be a nice additional design feature.

But above everything else, choose a supplier than can support the contractor’s design vision who has a dedicated knowledge of green roofs. This includes support of the design or aesthetic value of the intended roof as well as consideration of creating habitats for urban wildlife, surface water management, sound insulation, and energy efficiency.

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Lightwell Restoration – Brentwood, Essex

Delta Registered Installers, Renderseal Ltd were employed to provide a maintainable waterproofing solution to a problematic lightwell. The scope of the project was to facilitate a solution for water penetration and salt contamination without disturbing the existing garden patio or adding any additional pressure to the interior of the property.

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ny below ground structure will require a robust waterproofing design. The same scenario applies to lightwells.

In this project scenario, the basement lightwell walls are earth retaining and are subject to lateral penetration from ground water subject to weather conditions and water table levels. The existing render finish, on inspection was very sandy in colour and failed to form a barrier/resistance to hold back any moisture/water.

An earth retaining wall is a structure designed and constructed to resist the lateral pressure of soil, when there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil.

Whether you are building a new home or doing a renovation, you can add plenty of light-filled luxury by simply including an architectural void or lightwell.

Voids and lightwells are large open interior spaces that contribute to natural light entering a property from outside.

Methodology After surveying the condition of the lightwell and adjoining property, Renderseal Ltd proposed a solution to modify the lightwell to mitigate any future problems without significantly affecting the structure or surroundings.

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Case Study Results Renderseal Ltd were praised for the quality and speed of their refurbishment/installation, which was completed in just 5 days and within budget.

The owners of the property were delighted with the result and knowledge that their lightwell will remain fully protected against the long-term threat of water and salt ingress.

Delta’s PT membrane offers a fast and effective method for repairing and upgrading lightwells, whilst at the same time retaining the existing aesthetics of properties, making this approach particularly suited to repairs. Delta’s PT Membrane is a HDPE membrane which works as an impermeable damp proofing base for plaster or shotcrete (as a water control and drainage membrane).

Due to the “air gap” technology, Delta PT creates an effective barrier to the transmission of moisture, humidity, water vapour and salts, whilst assisting drainage by directing any water ingress to suitable drainage points.

Once the Delta PT was installed, Renderseal incorporated vertical expansion joints to prevent the render from cracking, whilst installing a horizontal stainlesssteel stop bead base. They further applied a two-coat sand/cement to provide a surface ready for painting.

Products • Delta PT Membrane • Delta PT Plugs with Grommets • Delta Fleece Tape • Delta PT Profile

info@deltamembranes.com www.deltamembranes.com 01992 523 52

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Outdoor Living

Future-Proof Your Projects With A1 Fire Rated Decking Fire Safety Current legislation expressly prohibits the use of combustible materials on buildings with a floor above 18m in height.

Although legislation allows for combustible materials below 18m, a government advice note released in January 2019 recommends that non-combustible materials should be used on residential projects regardless of building height. It is possible that, in time, this advice will become legislation.

How To Future-Proof Your Project Decisions surrounding fire safety are constantly changing, be it legislation, NHBC recommendations or government advice.

In order to future-proof a project against any potential legislation changes, it would be wise to incorporate products that are able to achieve the highest possible Fire Rating.

As we manufacture all of our decking in our 52,500 square foot factory in North Yorkshire, we are able to provide both A2 powder coated decking and A1 aluminium mill finished decking.

Mill Finished Aluminium Decking Choosing an aluminium mill finished decking option means that an A1 Fire Rating is achievable, which is the highest rating and the safest possible choice.

We are able to provide a mill finish to all of our modular decking options (Neatdek, Neatdek 188 and Neatdek HW) so any drainage, privacy and design requirements can be achieved.

Fade To Grey It is important to note that, over time (usually between 1-12 months), aluminium will oxidise and fade to create more of a light grey finish.

Other Benefits As well as the aforementioned Fire Rating benefits that come with a mill finished product, mill finished decking is highly durable, virtually maintenance-free and comes with a class leading 25-year guarantee.

If you’d like any further information about our modular decking options, or if you’d like to send us an enquiry, please call 01653 695 721, email us at sales@neaco.co.uk or fill out our contact form here.

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Outdoor Living

Taggart Homes begins construction on innovative new outdoor multifunctional work pods Taggart Homes has commenced works on the first phase of 100 high spec outdoor work pods suitable for home working and a range of small businesses including beauty salons and gyms. he pods will come in a variety of sizes and designs and will be available to the public in the UK and Ireland, as well as buyers of Taggart Homes properties this week, at a starting price of £10,000 + vat.

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With the rising trend in home working due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many business closures causing economic uncertainty, the pods will offer customers an outdoor office option, and a dedicated outdoor space, from which many sole traders and small business owners such as personal trainers and beauty therapists can run their own businesses away from the rest of the house, with room for supplies and equipment.

There is also scope to be creative with the pods for personal use – as a personal gym, bar, or a place to rest and relax, or to indulge in a hobby.

The first phase of garden pods by Taggart Homes will be available to purchase from this week, and existing Taggart homebuyers will be offered the opportunity to have a pod installed on their property.

Selling agent Pygott and Crone has been appointed as the UK agent to launch the garden rooms.

Michael Taggart, CEO of Taggart Homes, said: “As living and working habits continue to shift for many given the present circumstances, there is a growing movement to home working and as people look to optimise their living environment, and they are looking to upgrade properties.

“With this trend for home working and many businesses having to close their doors – the outdoor work pod is a versatile asset and can work as a home office, or a space for small business owners – adding value and versatility to homes.

“We are excited to introduce these pods to the public and will be offering our existing Taggart homeowners the chance to snap one up for their property. This is just the first phase and we plan on creating more in the future as we believe they will continue to be a desirable and valuable addition to any home.

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“At Taggart Homes, we always put ourselves in the mind of the customer and we have a duty of care to the buyer. Practicality, aesthetic and energy efficiency are all key aspects that we try to incorporate into all of our homes to guarantee value for money and quality that will last several lifetimes of wear.”

Tim Downing, director at Pygott & Crone, said: “With a change in people’s working practices and a shift to working from home - the Taggart garden rooms offer an ideal solution and the team at Pygott and Crone are receiving an incredible number of enquiries.”

For vertically structured exterior surfaces Very water and dirt resistant Reduces wood swelling and shrinkage Resists the growth of algae, mildew & fungal attack Microporous, breathable finish No sanding necessary for future applications

www.osmouk.com

Eurocell has always led the way in patio door design.

In fact, we’ve long been the customer’s choice when it comes to security, strength and performance that never compromises on design.

So what’s new? Introducing Syncro, a brand new in-line system that opens up even more possibilities in terms of design, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Not just our strongest and most secure atio door system yet, Syncro also provides a new level of sustainability, plus improved design and performance that meet the demands of installers and homeowners alike thanks to several market leading features.

These include main frames made using at least 40% post-consumer recycled PVC-U; better thermal efficiency, with triple glazed U-values as low as 1.0; a 3.5m maximum width, one of the largest PVC-U patio door systems on the market; and a unique soft close system, which, along with a choice of standard or heavy duty rollers allowing sash weights of up to 140kg, makes for a much smoother glide and closure action with no ‘bounce back’ if the door is accidently slammed.

What’s more, is the option of a through-colour grey substrate – a first for Eurocell in a patio door. The grey substrate is extruded in PVC-U with special heat reflecting pigment to help reduce expansion on hot days.

Not only does this the give designers a way to meet current design trends for the all grey look; but because patio doors are open so much of the time on sunny summer days, it also makes for much more pleasing visual appearance by removing any unsightly white extruded areas.

Benefits at a glance: • More sustainable with frame composition made up of at least 40% PCW (post-consumer waste) • Better thermal efficiency with U-values as low as 1.3 for double glazed units and 1.0 for triple glazed • Maximum width of 3.5m (2 pane) • Triple as well as double glazing compatible for even better insulation.

• Grey substrate for total coordination with modern designs • Soft close option

Smooth or matt grey foil options can also be ordered along with traditional rosewood and golden oak from stock, plus 32 further colour options on longer lead times, extend the colour choices further. Like all Eurocell PVC-U products, the Syncro system comes with an exact colour-match guarantee.

That means the colour is precisely matched to all Eurocell window, door and conservatory roof products, creating a coordinated, consistent look across any property.

Syncro is tested to BS6375 and PAS24 2016 standards and therefore meets the requirements of Document Q - the newest security guidelines for patio doors. And for additional peace of mind, Syncro has been through 50,000 cycles of open and close tests to prove robustness.

Following customer feedback and as part of Eurocell’s continual improvement programme we have also introduced a new Aluminium Interlock to be used on all none PAS24 Syncro patio doors to help improve the fabrication and installation process.

Ian Kernaghan, Head of Product Design and Development for Eurocell commented, “Syncro has been designed to meet the changing needs of the patio door market and we believe it does that job beautifully. It offers customers genuinely attractive options like triple glazing, a soft close feature and white or grey substrate options, in addition to using recycled PVC-U content and achieving new levels of thermal and acoustic insulation efficiency.

For more information on Syncro visit: the Eurocell’s Syncro website

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PoolLock Safety Covers

PoolLock Slatted Covers

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With over 30 years of experience, PoolLock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic and manual safety covers, automatic slatted covers and heat pumps for swimming pools.

Thousands of satisfied customers in Britain over the past 10 years bear testament to the quality, service and reliability of PoolLock products.

In 2013, PoolLock opened its first UK production facility in Gatwick, London, with installation teams that are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. The result: even better service and faster delivery times for our UK customers.

For more information on our complete range of products, please contact us at www.poollock.com

Commercial Platform Lift for Kingsford School Kingsford Community School is a secondary school based in Beckton, East London. The school has 1,500 pupils and is an International School with Confucius Classroom status with a diverse range of students speaking over 65 languages throughout the campus. he school recently required a disabled access solution to reach classrooms and offices on a mezzanine floor, so they turned to Invalifts for their Commercial Platform Lift. This lift requires just a 50mm pit, or ramp in leiu, no machine room, and comes supplied complete with its own shaft, minimising building work and allowing for a speedy installation of around 2-3 days.

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The lift platform includes a GSM auto dialler to provide communication from the platform.

The addition of the GSM unit to the auto dialler mean that the school do not need to provide a dedicated telephone line but just a registered SIM card to be able to make emergency phone calls from the lift.

School key locking was specified, to restrict access to the platform, so only people with a key could be using the platform.

With tinted glass in the doors and shaft, and a smart grey aluminium (RAL 9007) powder coated finish, both bespoke options, the lift blends perfectly into the school environment.

If you would like to know more about our platform lifts or other access solutions, please contact the Invalifts team on 0845 468 2543 or alternatively, email sales@invalifts.com

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Platform Lifts Our range of platform lifts includes the Commercial Platform Lift (right) - a premium quality enclosed platform lift with a customisable finish, and the option of glazing on 3 sides.

Designed for offices, schools and public buildings with small footprints available, this is a premier platform lift.

We also offer stair platform lifts and a range of platform lifts for both internal and external use.

The Platform Lift Experts

Tel: 0845 4682543 Web: www.invalifts.com

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