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Sikatack Panel Adhesive Helps Transform Lambeth Water Tower Into A ‘Grand Design’ SikaTack Panel Adhesive, the secret fix cladding system from global building products manufacturer Sika, has been used to create a striking external facade at Lambeth Water Tower – the landmark redevelopment of a derelict listed building transformed into a luxurious living space fit for the 21st Century. To create a stunning façade that would encapsulate the building’s extension, 5mm thick Alucobond ACM sandwich panels were chosen in an Anthracite Grey finish. Cladding contractor Paneltec Services Ltd specified SikaTack Panel Adhesive System to provide a durable, cost-effective and high performance secret fixing system that would deliver stylish aesthetics and reliable, long term performance. The Paneltec Services’ operatives applied a panel primer to contact points between the Alucobond panels and the vertical ‘L’ and ‘T’ profile rail support system. Sika Fixing Tape was then applied to keep the panels in place whilst the adhesive cured, before the cladding panels were installed. SikaTack Panel Adhesive has been engineered to be applied on site. www.sikaconstruction.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 113
Pier Approval For Cultural Centre Access Southend’s new Cultural Centre has opened its doors to the public, offering spectacular water views through its glass façade. The centre provides shelter and a viewing platform. GEZE UK was commissioned to install a pair of EMD-F operators to enable access for all to the multi-purpose events space and café. With a nine metre tall fully glazed façade, the entrance is protected partly from the weather by a dramatic, geometric, overhanging roof. Combining a maintenance-free, high performance motor featuring low-wear characteristics, with state of the art technology, the EMD-F is the most reliable choice. www.geze.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 114
Rainline Specified For Sustainable Social Housing Project
Gunwharf Quays Achieves Security By Design PERIMETER security and street furniture specialist, Townscape Products, has illustrated the versatility of its vehicle security system, CT Block, at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. Project managers, MFD, approached Townscape to design a hostile vehicle mitigation system which would enhance the external landscaping whilst offering PAS 68 security protection to the development. Another important requirement was the upgrading of the existing cast-iron bollard system, ensuring their heritage marine design was retained. Townscape designed a hardwood FSC certified sapele timber surround to encase the CT Block system to create a planter, complete with a planting membrane and drainage material. To preserve the existing heritage bollards design, Townscape created 35 Performa-Cast™ polymer sleeves, in three different designs, to be fitted onto PAS 68 bollards. www.townscape24.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 116
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Lindab’s steel based Rainline rainwater drainage system features on a sustainable social housing project in St Widnes. This project incorporates a host of sustainable specifications, such as PV panels; sun tunnels; high levels of insulation, FSC accredited timber and Lindab Rainline steel rainwater systems. In keeping with the environmental aspects of the scheme, environmental architects Denovo Design specified Lindab Rainline as it not only has an extremely low carbon footprint compared to other systems it is also low in maintenance and its high performance features delivers excellent whole life costings. It’s vandal resistance capabilities and robustness were also of particular importance to Denovo Design for this development. Rainline offers minimal movement and UV stability, it will not crack, fade or leak, is highly resistant to corrosion and virtually maintenance free. Comparable in price to a mid range plastic system, Rainline is also much less expensive than aluminium and cast iron drainage. Available in 10 stylish high build polyester colours, the finish of which is guaranteed for 15 years including the increasingly popular Silver Metallic, Rainline is also available in a natural copper finish. www.lindab.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 115
High Praise For Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Systems Yeoman Rainguard has been praised for its products and advice during the replacement of old worn out cast iron guttering and hoppers at St Nicholas’ Church, Kenilworth which dates back to 1185 and is a Grade 1 listed building. Yeoman Rainguard has been providing quality Rainwater Systems for over 30 years and offers a comprehensive choice of stylish, cost effective, low maintenance products including Aluminum; GRP; Cast Iron; Copper; Zinc and Stainless Steel. Keith Grierson said: “Tim Hanks and the Rainguard team were very professional and helpful and we were very pleased with the quality of the materials and the advice and service provided by Rainguard, all at competitive prices. www.rainguard.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 117