Building Innovations - May - June Issue 3 2012

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Front Cover photograph kindly supplied by Bona Traffic. The oak floor which runs throughout the entire 1900 seat Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, has been recoated with Bona Traffic. www.bona.com

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Ashgate Hospice Receives Complimentary Fit-Out For Housekeepers Rooms

New Sign Bollards From Leafield Environmental

Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield, the renowned independent charity hospice that provides palliative care both at the hospice itself and within the communities of North Derbyshire has received a further donation from local washroom systems and catering product manufacturer Franke Sissons. Ashgate Hospice received a community-sponsored kitchen last year, of which Franke Sissons donated the kitchen Victoria Himsworth (left) Product Marketing Manager for Franke equipment. This year Sissons with Jane Bridge, Head of Support Services at Ashgate the local company has Hospice in the new housekeeper’s room. designed, fitted and commissioned a fit-out of the housekeeper’s room and linen store.

Equipment donated includes stainless steel lockable cupboards, stainless steel worktops, matching splash backs, along with a sink for buckets and matching taps to make the life easier for what is an essential function of the hospice. www.franke-sissons.com

Leafield Environmental has introduced Linsign 150, an exciting new range of sign bollards for controlling site access or safety and designating parking spaces.

The Linsign 150 sign bollard is available in traditional and contemporary styles, coordinating with the already established Heritage and Sentinel bollard designs to suit any street environment. Manufactured from durable, maintenance free, medium density polyethylene in a wide range of colours, the Linsign 150 will never require painting. It has a double sided sign head for two-way visibility and will incorporates a choice of standard, 150mm diameter roundels, although personalized roundels are available to order. A Reflex, self-righting variant is also offered that bends on impact, reducing vehicle damage and injury while making the sign bollard fixing less susceptible to impact damage. www.leafield-environmental.com

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Kidde Sets 10-Year Benchmark Kidde Fyrnetics has raised the bar for safety in housing, with carbon monoxide alarms as well as smoke and heat alarms all fully guaranteed for 10-years. This impressive, shared replacement cycle ensures long-term, problem-free protection and simplified property management.

The brand new TenYCO battery powered carbon monoxide alarm – the very first available with a 10-year guarantee - complements the recently launched TEN-4 smoke alarm. They feature the best quality lithium batteries, only activated when the alarm is mounted onto its base plate so preserving freshness until needed.

Batteries are sealed-in to ensure full 10-year lifetime operation, no call-backs and real cost of ownership savings. And both ranges feature a tamper resisting, self-locking installation system to avoid tenant interference. But to meet Building Regulations in newbuild, and other situations where interconnected hard-wired smoke and heat alarms are required, Kidde Fyrnetics’ Slick® brand is still the only range of fast-fit rechargeable smoke and heat alarms guaranteed for 10 years. Now, the second generation NEW Slick® range includes the latest technology including wireless capability, enabling extra facilities such as remote Test and Hush switch.

With all these products, in addition to BSi Kitemarking and a full 10-year guarantee the size, expertise and resources of Kidde as the largest manufacturer will provide reassurance of consistent product quality and reliability. More information on smoke, heat and CO alarms can be found in a new guide - ‘FIRE & CO SAFETY IN HOUSING’ - available via www.smoke-alarms.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 3

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pro clima voted Best By German Independent Consumer Testing

Ancon Lockable Dowel Wins Queen’s Award For Innovation

The German independent consumer testing organisation “Stiftung Warentest” have voted pro clima from Ecological Building Systems Ltd - The Best Airtightness Layer. “pro clima’s membrane, INTELLO PLUS and adhesives, ORCON F and TESCON VANA tape were the best tested materials” writes the independent organisation.

The results were published in the April 2012 issue of The Stiftung Warentest Magazine. Eight thermal insulation and airproofing systems were bought, tested and compared - pro clima came out top. Ecological Building Systems have been sole agents of the pro clima system for over 10 years and work in the UK with a network of trained stockists. standards for airtight and passive building projects. Ecological also supply Thermafleece sheepswool insulation & Damstatt cellulose in Ireland. www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com

Ancon Building Products has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation for its ground-breaking lockable dowel system used in post-tensioned concrete buildings. This innovative component accelerates the speed of construction, reduces build costs, simplifies concrete design, improves aesthetics and enhances on-site safety.

The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are presented annually for outstanding achievements in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. Winning organisations must demonstrate the highest levels of corporate excellence combined with significant advances in performance and commercial success making a Queen’s Award the ultimate business accolade. www.ancon.co.uk

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Xtratherm's Technical Team First To Be Awarded Individual BBA Certification Each member of Xtratherm's in-house technical team has been awarded BBA competency certification for U-value and condensation risk calculations - a first for the insulation sector. Xtratherm Technical Manager Danny Kearney comments: "Achieving BBA status for each individual in our technical team is a great achievement and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best technical advice to architects and specifiers.

Everyone in the team who liaises directly with customers on technical matters is fully trained to deal with each enquiry and it puts us in a leading position.

"Usually it is just the Technical Manager or one individual that is BBA accredited," continues Danny, "but we wanted our customers to get the same high level of expertise from every member of our team. Accreditation for individual team members is based on our ability to work with a variety of software packages available in the construction sector and gaining a widespread understanding of each so we can meet the needs of all customers, including those with a preferred choice of software. Our advice and support is geared to the needs of specifiers, builders and contractors who look for accurate, expert help and advice and can rely on the advice and calculations they get. " Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer of high quality PiR and phenolic insulation, supplies a wide range of high performance, innovative insulation products.

This is coupled with comprehensive training support through collaboration with construction colleges and training organisations such as the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) so installers acquire the training, skills and knowledge they need on site to meet today's higher insulation standards.

Achieving BBA accreditation for each member of the technical team completes the loop. It means Xtratherm can provide architects, specifiers and contractors with the best insulation products, the most effective application and a high level of expertise. www.xtratherm.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 7

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INNOVATION News – North East Edition Hauraton Limited has published their latest INNOVATION Surface Water Drainage News – North East England edition.

This popular publication features major North East projects including, Teesport Container Terminal 2, the new Northumbria Police Authority HQ at Wallsend, Walkers Snack Foods Distribution Centre at Peterlee and the Middlehaven redevelopment scheme in Middlesbrough.

The Hauraton ranges used in the projects including, FASERFIX®, RECYFIX® and SLOTTED drainage, can be found in the company’s CIVILS and LANDSCAPING catalogues available in hardcopy or turn page digital format.

Go to www.hauraton.co.uk and click on INNOVATION NEWS North East Edition for your downloadable digital copy.

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Maintenance-Free ‘Manchester’ Bollard Leafield Environmental has launched a traditional style “Manchester” Bollard reminiscent of cast iron bollards but offering the benefits of modern day manufacturing materials.

Whereas the traditional cast iron version is heavy to lift and prone to corrosion, the Leafield Manchester Bollard is up to 20 times lighter, being manufactured from Medium Density Polyethylene or Reflex material.

The reflex, bounce back version of the Manchester bollard bends through up to 90°during a collision yet returns to shape and position quickly and retains its strength after countless impacts. www.leafield-environmental.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 9

Tolent Development Wins National Site Award Tolent Construction’s Project Manager, Ian Thorpe, picked up a Bronze at the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2012 National Site Awards for standards maintained at a youth centre development in Manchester, placing it in the top 7.5 per cent of over 8,500 registered UK sites completed in 2011.

Held at a ceremony in Manchester, awards were presented to a select number of sites that showed the highest levels of consideration towards their local neighbourhood, the public, their workforce and the environment. Tolent’s Bronze was given to the Factory Youth Zone facility in Harpurhey which Tolent built last year as one of a series of North West Youth Zone Projects set up by the OnSide charity. Ian Thorpe commented: “The National Site Award represents a fantastic achievement for Tolent at the Factory Youth Zone. Tolent is a company which takes immense pride in maintaining high standards in every aspect of its site operations. It is very gratifying for everyone involved to receive official recognition of this.”

Chairman of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Robert Biggs, commented on the 2012 award winners: “It would, perhaps, have been understandable if the very difficult economic situation had caused standards to fall a little in recent times, but in fact the candidates for the 2012 National Site Awards have proved the complete opposite. Innovation and sheer effort clearly thrive in all areas and the bar has been raised yet again. The award winners this year should be particularly proud of their achievement, and I congratulate them heartily.” www.tolent.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 10

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Kingspan Flooring For New Civic Offices In Rochdale Nearly 13,000m of Kingspan access flooring is being installed in new civic offices for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

The civic offices will feature a new library and information centre, customer service centre, training and conference facilities.

The Kingspan RMG steel encapsulated flooring has a finished floor height of up to 400mm to contain an extensive range of M&E services required for the building.

These include a sealed air plenum system to provide air conditioning throughout, pipework from a biomass boiler to generate sustainable heat, and further pipework carrying rainwater collected from the roof and recycled for toilet flushing. Kingspan began the flooring installation towards the end of March and the work is due to be completed in 20 weeks. www.kingspanaccessfloors.co.uk 2

New Weatherprotect Offers A Permanent Site Solution STEICO has introduced a new permanently sealed floor deck specially designed for the UK house building market.

STEICOweatherprotect provides house builders with an alternative method of protecting joisted floor areas prior to the building becoming weather tight.

Combined with the single sealing and fixing adhesive supplied Weatherprotect is an ideal cost effective solution and a perfect partner for STEICO I Joists. The unique green acrylic surface coating of Weatherprotect gives high levels of water resistance and durability and can be left exposed for up to 42 days providing all fixing detail and site practice are carried out as recommended. www.steico.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 12

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Dallmer’s Fast Trap, The Flexible OnePiece Shower Waste Now available from Dallmer Ltd. is the FastTrap, a one piece drain perfect for wetrooms on timber, in solid floors and also for installation in screed. While this latest addition to the extensive Dallmer product list is ideal for new-build situations, the FastTrap, with a height of only 100mm, has proved particularly popular for installation in older properties where lack of build up height has to be overcome. Tested to a flow rate of 45 litres per minute, the new trap is specifically designed for use with the latest high-powered showers.

The FastTrap can be used on plywood decks or with solid floors and has a height adjustability of up to 46mm for the floor finish – enough to allow for anything from marble to mosaics. For use in screed Tisto-anchors have been incorporated in the base plate to provide permanent adhesion and the trap, in a high quality polypropylene body, can be used with brush-on or layer membrane. The foot-friendly gratings always provide ready top access to the trap. A ‘vertical’ version of the new trap is available with a height adjustable grating and a DN 50 vertical outlet and is offered with a 304 grade Stainless Steel grating in either 95mm square or 120mm square size. The FastTrap with a horizontal coupling for side outlet is the more popular trap, with height flexibility on the grating section form 7 to 66mm. The couplings have DN50 compression joints with a solvent weld socket. The trap has ABS connectors and the 120mm square grate is available in ABS as well as top quality Stainless Steel.

This new product from Dallmer is designed to be adaptable for all common situations and has been manufactured from high quality materials throughout. www.dallmer.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 13

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A Repeat Performance For Traffic At The Donald Gordon Theatre The oak floor which runs throughout the entire 1900 seat Donald Gordon Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, has been recoated with Bona Traffic. The wooden flooring, which is fitted in the stalls, circle and all balconies in what is one of the UK’s largest auditoriums, was originally coated with Bona Traffic prior to the Centre opening in 2004. The high level of protection it has delivered since then has resulted in a repeat specification by the Centre’s team.

The specification this time included an initial thorough clean using Bona Remover, keying back with a Bona Buffer and Sanding Screen, and then overcoating with two coats of Bona Traffic – a two component, water based, polyurethane lacquer.

Traffic is Bona’s most durable coating and is specially formulated for commercial areas where very high resistance to wear is required. Traffic Matt provides a clear natural appearance giving “invisible protection” and the look of an oiled floor but, unlike oil, offers years of virtually maintenancefree protection. Traffic Silk Matt has a higher sheen level but all the other qualities of the matt version. Traffic Anti Slip should be used for areas such as corridors and school floors where extra slip resistance is required, and new Traffic HD has just been introduced for areas demanding supreme durability. All versions of Bona Traffic are certified as very low emission products by the European EMICODE label. www.bona.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 14

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Interserve Awards 5th Off-Site Construction Contract To Yorkon

Simpson Strong Tie Add Revolutionary Time Saving Product To Range

Yorkon has been awarded its fifth contract in the healthcare sector by Interserve Construction. The project is also Yorkon’s second scheme at Harrogate District Hospital. This latest ProCure21 project is to provide a maxillofacial unit to treat patients requiring correction for conditions to the head, neck, face and jaws. The off-site approach will cut the time on site to just two months, significantly reducing any disruption to the hospital. The single-storey building is being craned into position in only two days using a 350-tonne crane as this is a highly constrained site enclosed on three sides. The steel-framed modules will arrive on site complete with first fix mechanical and electrical services, partitions, doors and windows. The building has been designed by Yorkon to accommodate an additional storey should the Trust have a requirement to expand the unit to meet future local needs. www.yorkon.info

Simpson Strong Tie has added another revolutionary time saving product to its expanding portfolio aimed specifically at the building trade with the introduction of the Toothed Thin Coat Bead (TTCB.) This latest addition to the company’s thin coat bead range is unique in that it needs no nails or screws to install it – all it requires is a push and tap into place for a firm fit to the plaster board.

Chris Sanders, marketing manager at Simpson Strong Tie said: “The TTCB features tiny teeth spaced at 40mm intervals which, after a quick push and a tap, grip the plaster board holding the bead firmly in place so the plasterer can then get on with the job quickly and efficiently. We believe this product will not only save time but as there’s no need for nails or screws, it will save money too.”

TTCB is also easy to dismount and reposition without damaging the bead or plaster board and can be used for traditional fixing methods in awkward areas. www.strongtie.co.uk

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‘Heartlands’ World Heritage Site Opens In Cornwall The recently established Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site contains a number of Grade II* listed buildings and significant industrial archaeology. Known as the Heartlands Project, the centre opened in April and has transformed 7.5 hectares of derelict land, preserving at its centre the historic Robinson’s Shaft buildings of a former Cornish tin mine.

These have been sympathetically restored, using Helifix structural repair systems, and adapted for re-use as focal points within the completed development. Numerous derelict buildings of the old mine had fallen into a bad state of disrepair as a result of old age, fire damage, poor construction techniques and wall ties that had corroded and expanded causing significant structural cracking. The pump house, winding house, carpenters’ shop and transformer house all needed a variety of concealed, non-disruptive repairs that retained the original materials and characteristics of these important buildings.

The Helifix repair products and techniques were specified because they offered sympathetic and proven reliable solutions to the assorted structural problems. Installation was undertaken by Helifix Approved Installer, TRAC Structural, who carried out extensive crack stitching, using stainless steel HeliBars bonded into the masonry, and secured separated walls and failed lintels and arches with grouted CemTies. Deep masonry beams were created using the Helibeam System which secured and reinforced the brickwork while also spreading the structural loads. www.helifix.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 17

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Portakabin Launches New Website To Change Perceptions Of Modular Building

Carillion And Reussir applaud Ancon’s AMR-X Masonry Reinforcement

Portakabin has launched a new website as part of its campaign to change the perception of modular building and to demonstrate just what is now possible with this highly innovative and flexible approach to accommodation for interim and permanent uses.

The new site has a number of key features, including more than 2,000 images across the site to illustrate the almost limitless design possibilities of this modular approach, a 32-page photo gallery which showcases some of the most innovative applications of Portakabin buildings, clear and simple navigation to allow specifiers to access information more quickly, and a new section for the Portakabin Hire Emergency Response service, which can provide buildings in a matter of hours in the event of a crisis situation. www.portanews.co.uk

Representatives from Carillion and Reussir are full of praise for AMR-X, the innovative masonry reinforcement from Ancon. Unlike standard ladder-type reinforcement, AMR-X features shaped cross wires which elevate the outer longitudinal wires to ensure they are located in the desired location at the centre of a bed joint. Site trials by two leading contractors, Carillion and Reussir, have proven that the innovative AMR-X is a simple, cost-effective way to ensure reinforcement is fully surrounded by mortar.

Although good site practice is to bed masonry reinforcement in a layer of fresh mortar, Paul Walmsley, a Masonry Advisor at Carillion, was delighted to find ‘whether laid post or pre mortar, AMR-X ensures adequate mortar coverage is attained which provides a significant aid to ensuring structural compliance on sites’. The unique design of AMR-X can improve build quality, reduce the requirement for site supervision and accelerate the speed of construction. It is manufactured from stainless steel wire which is suitable for internal and external walls, and is available in widths to suit brickwork and blockwork. www.ancon.co.uk

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Lindapter Releases New Façades & Cladding Brochure Lindapter’s new Façades & Cladding Brochure, tailored to Architects and Engineers working on building envelope design and construction, demonstrates the diverse range of connections for securing almost any cladding material to structural steel frames and hollow section.

Lindapter products are specified for the connection of glazed façades and precast cladding panels, foremost for their ease of installation and on-site adjustability, as Stephen Maddalena, Chairman of the Marble Mosaic Company describes: “Given the project’s construction and programme constraints, the use of Lindapter’s connectors provided an eminently practical means of attaching the precast cladding panels to its structural steel frame and the helpful support of Lindapter’s team proved to be especially valuable in developing this solution” The brochure highlights the Lindapter connection systems for various architectural applications using quality 3D renders and clear line drawings, with innovative assemblies drawn from Lindapter’s wealth of project experience. This 28 page brochure is available now. Please visit www.lindapter.com to download or request a copy.

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GALLERY/PROJECT/ GALLERY/PROJECT/TECHNAL Title: Technal Curtain Walling For Iconic Canada Water ‘Super Library’ Location: Canada Water, London Application: Curtain Walling Visit: www.technal.co.uk

Façade systems from architectural aluminium specialist, Technal, have been specified by CZWG Architects for Southwark Council’s iconic new ‘super library’ which has now been completed in Canada Water, London.

Spearheading an ambitious programme of regeneration, Canada Water Library resembles an inverted terraced pyramid of successively receding storeys that partly overhang the Canada Water basin.

Constructed by ISG Jackson, the £14m building sits at the edge of a new civic plaza and a stretch of open water. Its expanding pyramid form integrates a compact footprint at ground level with progressively wider floors above.

The building is clad in light bronze anodised aluminium panels with sequined perforations, interspersed with recessed curtain wall screens.

This design gives the scheme a sculptural appeal and a striking visual effect, symbolising ‘the crown jewel to the new plaza’.

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structural glazing and CD commercial doors have been used for the ground floor. MX Visible Grid features as strips of curtain walling to the three upper floors, with MX top hung concealed vents for natural ventilation and PXi doors providing access to the balconies.

MX SSG is a flush curtain walling option which meets specifiers’ requirements for less visible aluminium and clear expanses of glass.

The curtain walling is complemented by FXi65 tilt/turn casement windows used as ‘punched hole’ openings set into the cladding.

Commenting on the glazing specification, Anna Ifanti, Associate at CZWG Architects said, “The Technal team was very responsive at specification stage and their input in the design and choice of glazing options was helpful and valuable. We needed the façade systems to be robust, lightweight, have slim frames and to meet the required U values, which the Technal products were able to deliver. We are very happy with the end result.”

Piers Gough, Partner at CZWG Architects, said, “The building celebrates its brilliant location on a new public square, next to a bus and tube station and overlooking Canada Water basin.

The library is an indoor public space open to everyone, where you find wonderful things you weren’t necessarily looking for. It is a futuristic Pandora’s box of possibilities.”

The Canada Water Library has strong environmental credentials, with ground source heat pumps, grey water harvesting, energy efficient M&E services, and an extensive green sedum roof. The canted east and west elevations allow winter sun to warm the building and provide a high degree of solar shading for the glazing in the summer, minimising glare. The scheme has achieved a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating.

This new library forms part of a vibrant quayside for Canada Water – a historic Docklands area that was once a bustling port. It was designed to ‘exemplify the importance of the library, education and community facilities for local

people and to provide a focus for a new phase of regeneration. It accommodates a cafĂŠ, performance space, popular book section and staircase to the Underground station on the ground floor.

A mezzanine level provides staff work rooms and offices and a void over the performance area with tiered seating. The floor above features meeting rooms and two large learning facility rooms. A central skylit staircase rises from the ground floor to the galleried library level.

The Canada Water Masterplan was created by master developers BL Canada Quays in conjunction with Southwark Council and includes around 900 new homes, as well as retail, community and public spaces.

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GALLERY/PROJECT/ARCH TIMBER PROTECTION Title: DRICON Treatment up to the challenge in the Highlands and Islands Location: Boreraig, Isle of Skye Application: Lonza Wood Protection’s DRICON Fire Retardant Treatment Visit: www.archtp.com

Lonza Wood Protection's DRICON fire retardant treatment is protecting the oak lining used in a beautiful award-winning home at Boreraig, on the Isle of Skye. The building, inspired by the blackhouse, a traditional style of Highland architecture, was designed by architect Neil Stephen of Dualchas Building Design to reflect the local landscape and heritage and to be a quiet and restful retreat for its Buddhist owner.

The house, facing a lochan and with views across the island, is lined throughout with oak-faced ply vacuum-impregnated with the DRICON fire retardant, creating a clean, minimal and attractive finish. The oak-finished panels spring open to reveal concealed shelves and storage areas to maintain the minimalist feel of the design. The wood was supplied by the timber contractors and shipped to Lonza Wood Protection for pressure-treating with the DRICON treatment before being returned to the site, ready for use.

A water-based fire retardant applied by vacuum-pressure impregnation in factory-controlled conditions, Lonza’s DRICON product is the only BBA-certificated fire retardant treatment for timber and plywood. It also offers a high level of resistance to humidity, vital in the weather conditions found in the Scottish Highlands.

Dualchas Building Design architect Mary Arnold-Forster, who also worked on the project, said: “We specified the use of Lonza’s DRICON fire retardant treatment for the project as it meets the required building regulations, and is easy to work with. We have used DRICON on other projects, including on birch-faced ply for a community hall on the Isle of Raasay and a house on Scotosay, Outer Hebrides. It’s a very good product, and we prefer it to the fire retardant coatings that have to be applied on site because of its controlled application, assured durability and no need for further maintenance. We have recommended it to a number of other architects.”

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GALLERY/PROJECT/STANNAH LIFTS Title: Stannah – Souping Up Service In Sainsbury’s Location: Kent Application: Moving Walkways and Goods/Passenger Lift Visit: www.stannahlifts.co.uk

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Three Stannah people and goods moving products have made shopping even more convenient for everyone in the newly extended Bybrook, Kent branch of giant UK superstore chain Sainsbury’s.

Operating between the ground-floor entrance area and food hall and first-floor TU clothing department, café, cloakrooms and baby-changing facilities, two ST inclined moving walkways deliver secure, efficient movement for shoppers and their trolleys. Supported by clear glass panel balustrades, the extra slim handrails feature strategically-sited, tactile white markers to assist the partially sighted. Safe travel for all is furthered assured by an automatic announcement system that broadcasts guidance and alert messages.

To comply with BREEAM, the world's foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings, the full VVVF (variable voltage, variable frequency drive) system enables slow speed control when low traffic usage is required.

Located back-of-house, the 2500kg, hydraulic-drive ‘F1-type’ goods/passenger lift provides secure, efficient movement for staff and Sainsbury’s TU fashion range between the ground-floor warehouse and 1st-floor TU department. Manual car and landing shutter gates, measuring 1800mm wide x 2100mm high, ensure load stability and safety during travel at a contract speed of 0.5mps. Designed to withstand the demands of vigorous retail environments, this is the first of several ‘F1-type' goods/passenger lift installations by Stannah.

Working in partnership with principle contractor, Longcross Construction Limited, the ‘F1-type’ goods/ passenger lift was supplied, installed tested and commissioned in just five weeks by Stannah’s Major Projects team, and the moving walkways were supplied, installed, tested and commissioned by Stannah’s EMW team to a specification by international consulting services company, Lerch Bates.

The project was supported by Store Manager, John Webb: “The extension reflects Sainsbury’s response to a growing market and the demand for increased convenience - a greater range of products and facilities under one roof. The Stannah goods/passenger lift and moving walkways support this ethos by improving service and convenience to all our customers.”

All three Stannah lift products are serviced by the Dartford branch of Stannah Lift Services, a nationwide network providing 24 hour, 365 days a year support. This covers service, repair, modernisation and refurbishment of all types of lifts, stairlifts, escalators and moving walkways – not only those from the Stannah product range, but also other lift manufacturers’ equipment. Stannah also offers a bespoke lifts service, custom-building lifts to meet customers’ specific requirements.

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GALLERY/PROJECT/ENCASEMENT Title: Encasement Helps Tesco Present A Fresh Face At New Birmingham Store Location: Birmingham Application: Aluminium And Stainless Steel Column Casings Visit: www.encasement.co.uk

Decorative aluminium and stainless steel column casings together with an extensive horizontal bulkhead are providing shoppers with a welcoming entrance at the new Tesco Extra store, which forms part of the recently completed £40 million retail redevelopment of the Swan Centre in Yardley, Birmingham.

Constructed by Bowmer & Kirkland, the new Tesco store and 21 additional retail units provides around 170,000 sq.ft of retail space, with the mixed use regeneration scheme also including the refurbishment of an adjacent residential block.

To meet Tesco’s requirements for an attractive frontage to both the store entrance and multiple check-out exits, which run the entire length of the 100 metre long enclosed mall, Encasement supplied and installed a high level bulkhead as well as eleven square column casings from its ‘Forma’ metal range.

Encasement’s 600mm square column casings are finished in two different colour schemes to help shoppers clearly identify the entrance and exits. Close to the entrance, three of the casings are finished in a bright red, to match Tesco’s corporate colours incorporating two textured 150mm wide stainless steel strips at the base and mid level.

The remaining eight casings, adjacent to the array of checkout tills, are split 50/50, with the top half manufactured from aluminium coated in a PPC finish with the lower portion using durable Rimex stainless steel incorporating a textured ‘linen’ pattern to provide maximum protection from damage in this busy retail environment.

Each column casing is also designed to accommodate a vertical channel to each side, which allows the multiple security shutters to be raised and lowered, while maintaining the integrated finish and look to the store front.

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Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin Taylor, commented: “We have been very active in the retail sector over the past couple of years, working on projects with a wide range of major retail brands and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to add Tesco to our list. This project is one of a growing number, where our specialised product knowledge has been combined with our installation capabilities, enabling us to deliver a complete solution to the contractor and their clients.”

He added: “Tesco is a dynamic retailer and this development is a massive step forward compared the previous Swan Centre, as it now provides a high quality and comfortable shopping experience incorporating a number of major retail names.”

Encasement specialises in the supply of decorative casings, protection solutions and sustainable products for the architectural, contracting and construction sectors.

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GALLERY/PRODUCT/TREND Title: Best Collection Of Custom Mosaics And Agglomerates Application: Mosaics And Agglomerates Visit: www.trend-gb.com

Italian tile maker Trend has introduced a truly innovative series of decorative ‘designer’ finishes for indoor and outdoor environments, under the evocative title ‘Best Collection’. Unique in its use of handcrafted glass mosaic and agglomerate materials for the coordinated covering of walls and floors, and exclusive in its selection of monochromatic patterns, Trend’s latest collection is the work of Italian artist and designer, Veronica Tommasin, who drew her inspiration from floral motifs and geometric forms. With a choice of dozens of different elegant patterns and formats, Best Collection offers the designer and consumer endless ways of expressing their style and creating decorative backdrops that merge different tones, textures, shapes and materials, with an unmistakable effect.

What distinguishes this decorative collection from any other on the market is the combination of authentic Italian glass mosaic tiles, many shaped by hand, and recycled glass agglomerate panels, waterjet-cut to produce exclusive composite patterns. Each material brings its distinctive finish and technical characteristics to the design palette, in dining and drawing rooms, bathrooms and wet areas, kitchen and utility rooms, reception areas, even outside patios and swimming pools. All the while, the varied yet harmonised patterns of the Best Collection hold the different design elements together.

Designer Veronica Tommasin was able to draw upon a vast range of mosaic tiles and agglomerate finishing and flooring formats from the master catalogue, while working to Trend’s brief of primarily neutral monochrome and tone-on-tone colourways that would deliver elegance without ostentation. Her inspirations come from her love of art, travel, nature and diverse cultures, with her designs born from classic forms that have been reinterpreted from a modernistic viewpoint.

Best Collection artistic mosaics take three different floral forms – roses, elegant calla lilies and the aquatic water lily – and are executed in 1cm x 1cm micro mosaics, in various predefined

modular sizes. Selected ‘artistic’ versions feature hand-cut tiles to create curves and uneven edges, adding an artisan dimension to the design. Colours are mostly black, grey, white and neutral tones of brown and sepia, selected by Veronica from Trend’s 1 x 1 Vitreo, Brillante, Shining and Feel ranges.

The same colours are adopted for the geometric mosaic modules, influenced by the straight, clean lines of geometry and the curved forms of musical instruments and notations. Here again, module sizes vary to give different interpretations of scale.

Trend employs modern waterjet-cutting techniques to apply much the same designs to 6.7mm thick agglomerate sheeting, bringing the decorative theme down onto floors, across to furniture and partition cladding, and an alternative texture and look to walls.

Modular sheet sizes are mostly 120cm x 120cm or 60cm x 60cm, although there are also rectangular framing and edging pieces in geometric stripes and zig-zag patterns.

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GALLERY/PRODUCT/FORBO FLOORING Title: Creative Connections With Tessera Circulate From Forbo Flooring Application: Tessera Circulate Visit: forbo-flooring.co.uk/moreinfo

Cleverly combining sharp geometric lines with softer contrasting organic curves, new Tessera Circulate from Forbo demonstrates a fresh approach to random lay batchless carpet tile design.

Concentric circles intersect, overlap and merge with strong tonal blocks of colour, creating unpredictable connections in every direction. The result is a unique and intriguing pattern that will enhance interior environments of any scale, from narrow corridors to large public areas and open plan offices.

The range of eight on-trend Circulate colourways is complemented by 16 additional cut pile shades from Forbo’s Westbond N9000 carpet tile collection that can be used to create beautifully colour-co-ordinated meeting spaces, break-out zones or feature areas.

Tessera Circulate is tufted in a textured loop construction from 100% solution dyed yarn and manufactured in line with Forbo’s Green Design principles - the yarn has 20% recycled content and the tiles are precision cut to reduce wastage.

Effectively batchless, these tiles can be ordered in quantities as low as a single box there is no need to order and store spare stock, making Circulate an ideal carpet tile solution for office spaces that may be required to change shape or be extended in the future. For info please call 0844 822 3928, email info.flooring.uk@forbo.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 26

GALLERY/PRODUCT/VICAIMA Title: Vicaima Launch New Makassar Collection For Real Refinement Application: Interior Doors Visit: www.vicaima.com

When it comes to luxurious refinement, interior doors from Vicaima’s new Makassar Collection would be hard to improve upon, creating the ideal contemporary experience for sumptuous living space.

Vicaima’s creatively driven, vibrant and stimulating approach to door design sets them apart from the crowd and this is self evident with the new Makassar Collection.

The Makassar Collection has a distinct aesthetic, combining the warm tones of real ebony veneer with hand crafted golden detailing, intersecting striking geometric shapes. Makassar doors have a unique layered surface which creates added interest as light plays on its multiple surfaces. Comprising 6 distinctive models, each one has been imbued with a dramatic and luxurious persona, enhancing the natural beauty of its grain configuration with meticulous attention to detail, creating individual and innovative designs.

Makassar is part of the Vicaima Haute Couture brand, which alongside the Black & White Collection represents the pinnacle of its supreme styling and design expertise as one of Europe’s largest and most respected interior door manufacturers. Further details of the Makassar range can be found in a new brochure available on request from the Vicaima team - just call 01793 532333 to obtain your copy.

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GALLERY/PRODUCT/TEKNOS Title: Teknos First To Offer 12 Year Coating Warranty For Medite®Tricoya® Application: Wood Coating Visit: www.meditetricoya.com

The first official long term warranty for a coating applied to Medite Tricoya is being offered by Teknos, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of industrial wood coatings. The warranty is for up to 12 years on their coating systems.

Medite Tricoya product manager Peter Clifton said, “Many coating companies are carrying out trials with our new Extreme Durable MDF, but Teknos is the first to issue an industry leading warranty for up to 12 years. They got to understand the product’s unique performance characteristics and Teknos’s warranty really demonstrates confidence in our product.”

Teknos now offer an extended coating warranty on exterior joinery and cladding manufactured from Medite Tricoya and fully factory finished with Teknos approved systems. Warranties of up to 12 years on opaque finishes are available, subject to exposure conditions. The warranties, available on exterior joinery, roof line products, panels and cladding manufactured from Medite Tricoya, cover embrittlement, flaking or cracking of the coating system resulting from a coating manufacturing fault. Exterior joinery, manufactured from Medite Tricoya and fully protected

by Teknos coating systems, would be expected to give a minimum service life of 60 years.

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GALLERY/PRODUCT/DECOFLAME Title: Decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire Application: Fires Visit: www.decoflame.com

Since 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available.

In February 2012, the Denmark-based manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending). Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando. The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney.

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Sky's The Limit For CA Group As Innovative Curved Roof Is Unveiled CA Group has unveiled the unique curved roof system design that it has developed for Prologis. The new roof system has been used for the first time at the new BMW Group (UK) Ltd distribution facility at Prologis Park, Pineham, in Northampton. The design incorporates CA Group's Twin-Therm® technology, a fully-walkable cost effective solution which provides a high degree of flexibility and exceptional air tightness levels. Twin-Therm® is delivered as a carbon neutral envelope and uses man-made mineral fibre insulation, which is non-flammable. The system also successfully addresses the issue of water ingress.

As a result it offers a leak-free roofing solution. The solution also eliminates the need for standing seam and secret fix roof options, which translates into a significant cost reduction to the scheme. In plane rooflights are retained and the cost effectiveness of the external profile adds tremendous value to the overall delivery team.

CA Group worked with Tata Steel on the project to provide its Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® in Goosewing Grey and Colorcoat Prisma® in Alaska Grey, Oyster and White. Exclusively manufactured by Tata Steel, both Colorcoat® products have the unique Galvalloy® metallic coating for exceptional corrosion resistance and cut edge protection, resulting in a Confidex® Guarantee for up to 40 years. www.cagroupltd.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 30

The Green Roof Tile Company – For Innovative Roofing With demand continuing to grow for sustainable building products worldwide not surprisingly the Envirotile manufactured by the Green Roof Tile Company in Telford is one of the latest innovative roofing products meeting this demand.

Lightweight & Interlocking Roof Tile The Envirotile is a unique, lightweight, interlocking roof tile called Envirotile. The Envirotile is manufactured using 70% re-processed polymers such as plastic bottles so reducing landfill and provides the building industry with a building product which can be recycled.

Each Envirotile weighs 730g so not only making it very easy to lift onto roofs as each tile is 80% lighter than traditional concrete tiles, but also transportation costs are reduced. Envirotile can also be made in any colour.

As each tile is secured in place with the surrounding tiles by 8 separate innovative fixings making the tiles near impossible to dislodge. Envirotile can withstand 110mph driven rain with no loss of integrity, dislodgement or breakages; in fact when Envirotile was tested at the Building Research Establishment the inspectors remarked that the Envirotile was the best roof tile system they had ever tested.

The Green Roof Tile Company has been chosen to exhibit at The Making it in Great Britain exhibition being held at The Science Museum this summer to coincide with the 2012 Olympics and to promote innovate British Manufacturers. www.greenrooftilecompany.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 31

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BURilliant New Roofing System From Sika Liquid Plastics Sika Liquid Plastics has launched a new and improved Cold Bonded Built-Up Roof System which has all the inherent advantages of its predecessor – including completely flame and heat free installation, and system guarantees of up to 25 years.

The roofing system is completely cold applied and has been tested in accordance with BS EN 13501-5 and BS 476-3. It has also achieved a BROOF(t4) and EXT. F.AB respectively, allowing unrestricted use under the current building regulations.

The full system includes S-Vap 5000E SA which utilises self adhesive technology and can be used as a temporary waterproofing layer, helping to protect the building from water ingress during installation. The Top Coat version of Sika Liquid Plastics’ premium liquid waterproofing membrane – Decothane – has also been relaunched and now offers a more aesthetically pleasing finish. Decothane Detail Coat has also been introduced to optimise installation on upstands and vertical surfaces in a range of temperature conditions. www.liquidplastics.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 32

FAKRO Centre Pivot Window Offers Greater Burglary Protection The FAKRO FTP-V P2 Secure is a centre pivot roof window which offers a high standard of burglary deterrence.

It is fitted with P2A laminated glazing which, combined with the unique topSafe® system of hinge and lock reinforcement, prevents the sash from being broken by foot pressure or other means of forcing. The FTP-V P2 Secure also utilises a new system which prevents the glazing unit from being removed while hinges are both reinforced and fitted in a way which prevents rupturing. Such protection is particularly important with windows fitted in low pitch roofs, bungalows or buildings with fire escapes. www.fakro.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 33

Marley Eternit’s Fibre Cement Slates Provide The Perfect Aesthetic For Conservation Area

Axter General Fix® Axter’s new GENERAL FIX® lightweight fastening system secures roof mounted equipment such as PV amorphous ‘thin film’ modules, crystalline panels and other plant, without penetrating the waterproofing system or compromising the structural integrity of the building. GENERAL FIX® applies the VELCRO® hook and loop fastening principle and tolerates heavy-duty stress in a few square centimetres. It is easy to install and is designed to anchor all types of plant securely without ballast on retro-fit and new build projects. GENERAL FIX® eliminates the need for expensive, heavy array support systems and allows easy removal of the plant for maintenance.

Through early involvement in a project, Axter’s technical experts promote through innovative design and materials the importance of health and safety and the reduction of build and lifetime maintenance costs. www.axter.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 34

Marley Eternit’s Rivendale fibre cement slates have been specified as a roofing solution for Hawkshaw Lodge, a former mill in Bury, which has been redeveloped into 24 luxury apartments. The planners requested the retention of the rear façade, which created an added challenge for the developers who worked hard to achieve a heritage look while blending old and new seamlessly. Marley Eternit’s Rivendale slates provide a machine-made and consistently-sized product which reduces installation time as no sorting or grading is required on-site. These lightweight yet incredibly strong slates can also be installed at pitches as low as 20 degrees, providing contractors and specifiers with additional flexibility in terms of design and installation. www.marleyeternit.co.uk/slates ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 35

Steadmans Adds New 120Mm Option To As35 Range Of Insulated Panels Building products manufacturer Steadmans has introduced a 120mm thick option with a U-value of 0.17 into its AS35 range of insulated panels. The new panel option is now the thickest in the AS35 range and expands the choice to eight variants of depth in which the panels can be specified. The options now range from a 40mm panel with a U-value of 0.50 up to the 0.17 U-value 120mm panel.

AS35 panels are formed with PIR insulation which is laid down between the weather sheet and liner on the production line. The PIR expands to a high performance insulation core and bonds to the steel facings forming a strong rigid panel. Steadmans’ AS35 panels are widely used to form roofs down to a four-degree pitch and walls. Supported by a full range of matching ancillaries including gutters, flashings, rooflights and fixings, the AS35 system provides rapid coverage and swift completion of weatherproof envelopes, delivering high performance buildings. www.steadmans.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 36

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GEZE UK’s West End Wonder A luxury ‘designer’ glass entrance has been made to measure for 60 St Martin’s Lane, adding a touch of GEZE glamour to the exciting mixed use scheme in London’s fashionable West End. GEZE UK’s IGG bi-parting sliding door has been custom-made to the precise dimensions of the entrance, incorporating both the frame and the locks within the double glazing so it appears to be made entirely from glass.

GEZE’s unique 7cm drive unit, the Slimdrive SL operator, is bolted directly to the glass, creating an ultra-modern, seamless effect, with no visible frames.

A top-of-the-range IGG door has also been installed with a manual swing door operator, to the right hand side of the entrance, providing access outside normal office hours. Together, the two doors provide both complete accessibility and security.

Aesthetically, the frameless double glazed system complements the traditional stone façade and columns at 60 St Martin’s Lane, while practically, the seamless glass surface is easy to keep clean and maintain. By ensuring unparalleled transparency and unrivalled visual appeal at all times, the entrance is ideal for a prestigious headquarters or high quality office space.

GEZE UK’s operations director Simon Bowden said: “Architects are welcoming our IGG system because it enables them to achieve a frameless glass finish. Modern and minimalistic, it really is setting a high standard across the industry, and this project at 60 St Martin’s Lane demonstrates what can be achieved.”

Developed in partnership with leading architects from around the world, IGG is a bespoke system that integrates both frame and fitting systems between the two panes of glass, then conceals them with internal ceramic printing of the glass edges. The glass can be tinted to match the printing to provide a totally uninterrupted façade, giving architects the freedom to create glass structures without visible mechanical intrusions. Without the need to compromise functionality, architects can create elegant glass walls on a grand scale, incorporating swing, sliding or double-action doors seamlessly. www.geze.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 37

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New HST Side Sliding Sectional Door Smooth, quiet and safe the new Hรถrmann HST side sliding sectional door features the worlds first handle actuated, automatic wicket door function. A simple press of the handle or handset will open the door to a predetermined point. Whether it is access for a bicycle,motorcycle, wheelbarrow or just a person, the wicket door function can be set to any width to suit you. Precise and easy door travel is achieved with Hรถrmanns' unique twin rollers that add to the stability and longevity of this door. The open ended aluminium floor rail guides the door panels securely yet is easy to keep free from leaves and dirt, essential for both the manual and automatic versions.

Double automatic safety cut-outs on the opening and closing cycle, plus the designed in finger trap protection, on both the inside and outside, add to the safe operation of this door.

42mm thick polyurethane insulation adds to the strength and rigidity of each panel and combined with the flexible weather resistant seals, keeps the elements out. Available in three styles, one panelled and two ribbed options, and three finishes - Woodgrain, Silkgrain and Decograin. There are 15 preferred colour options as well as the standard white and a Golden Oak Decograin finish. To add to the styling detail, there is a range of seven coloured handles required for both manual operation and for the handle operated wicket door function. www.hormann.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 38

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Broaden your horizons.

A wide range of rooflight solutions to suit any lifestyle and environment.

Tormax Motors Go On And On And On Unique in the market, TORMAX iMotion automatic door operators utilise an in-house designed and manufactured asynchronous motor. Unlike DC powered operators, TORMAX overengineered motors do not require gears and brushes to ensure smooth door opening and closing. Without the working parts that regularly need replacing, iMotion operators can deliver almost indefinite life expectancy.

Being gearless and brushless, TORMAX synchronous motors have virtually no working parts to fail, making them a sustainable solution as well as providing near-silent operation. Incomparable movement dynamics within the motors ensures energy efficiency by minimising heat loss from the building thanks to split second response to approaching foot traffic. www.tormax.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 40

Glazing Vision is the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative glass rooflight solutions. From Fixed, Hinged and Sliding Rooflights to Bespoke Designs Glazing Vision aim to lighten your environment and improve your lifestyle.

To arrange a visit or for a brochure call us now on 0333 8000 881.

Buy Online at www.glazingvision.co.uk STOCK ROOFLIGHTS DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS! ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 39

Networking With Crittall Under the Government’s Access for All funded initiative, railways stations across the UK are being radically overhauled and Crittall Windows is playing a major role in supplying its Corporate W20 profiles for both refurbishment and new build programmes.

Originating from recommendations under the DDA Act 2005, the DFT published its Railways for All strategy in 2006, which stated that railway stations need to be brought into line, in terms of accessibility and Network Rail has embarked upon a comprehensive programme to make essential changes to its vast infrastructure.

Footbridges in particular are benefiting from the installation of Crittall’s Corporate W20 profiles, with future works planned to include screening for lift shafts : although the fenestration requirements vary from station to station, Crittall has been selected as preferred supplier for Network Rail and its local rail franchise operations. The aim of the Government scheme is to allow all stations to be fully accessible, safe and secure, and the specification of the Crittall profiles is a testament to the strength and durability of the product range. www.crittall-windows.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 41

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D&E Geminy High Security Range D&E is proud to present the Geminy High Security Range of Escutcheons and key safes. The Geminy Range is designed with the ultimate security in mind from a mechanical security product.

The patented pin entry system offers an almost infinite amount of security key differs, the Geminy Range is a must for security environments where the removal of a power source can result in unwanted entry. www.dande.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 42

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Comar 7 Commercial Door Passes Security Tests Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems is pleased to announce that its Comar 7 Commercial Door has passed LPS 1175 SR 2 and the new security standard BS EN 1627 Class 3. They are also the first company to gain LPCB approval to EN 1627 (Pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters. Burglar resistance. Requirements and classification).

LPCB stands for Loss Prevention Certification Board – a certification brand of BRE Global Limited. BS EN 1627 is the new European security standard that has recently been ratified by all member states. Achieving EN 1627 to Class 3 for aluminium door sets, offers optimum security and ensures that Comar 7 door sets meet the very latest security demands. www.comar-alu.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 43

When specifying products for any building it’s clearly important to understand the product itself, its proven performance in various applications, the standard of quality it achieves and the legislation with which it complies. Securistyle, manufacturer of quality, innovative hardware for the window and door industries, understands it needs to offer more than simply a high performance suite of products as Ken Evans, National Specification Manager at Securistyle explains: “One of the ways we ensure Architects are up to date with the latest issues and legislation is through our three CPD presentations. “One of our presentations is called the ‘Open and Shut Case for Natural Ventilation and Sustainability’ and covers the importance of and options for natural ventilation in, for example, schools and hospitals. A further CPD is available on the ‘Safe and Secure Ironmongery for Windows and Doors’ which details security requirements.

The ‘Secure Escape – Resolving the Conflict’ CPD offers an overview of the important issue of Secure Escape which looks at the conflict between security and easy escape in the event of a fire and examines what makes products truly fit for purpose.” www.securistyle.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 44

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Smart Choice From Balcony Systems Selecting glass for balustrading projects is a wise choice, not only for aesthetical reasons, but also for low-maintenance, long-term durability and long-term savings. Effi Wolff, Managing Director of Balcony Systems, explains why.

External and Juliet balconies have become an important and appealing feature of all types of homes, especially apartments, providing additional useable space and added amenity value for residents.

Their appearance also plays a key role in a property’s visual appeal, helping to secure sales. Consequently, modern balcony styles now favour glazed systems, rather than railings or spindles, to retain clear panoramic views of surrounding scenery.

Increasingly, architects, specifiers and developers are recognising the merits of lowmaintenance materials, such as glass and aluminium, as an attractive and affordable alternative to traditional materials, such as timber or steel.

The cost-effectiveness of glazed balustrading is not only measured in the immediate cost savings, but also in the long-term savings on maintenance over its lifetime. It doesn’t require expensive and time-consuming painting or repairs to keep the structure looking as good as new.

Balcony Systems developed its market-leading balustrading system through significant investment in research and development, combined with extensive on-site experience. The result is a tried, tested and proven system that is also easy to design, apply and install.

Unique features of the Balcony Systems products are: • Aesthetics – elegant clean lines requiring minimal posts, no glass clamps or corner posts • Clear uninterrupted views • Structural glass appearance – at a fraction of the cost • Longevity – a 10-year guarantee on finishes, even in coastal locations

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• Made to measure – every balcony is bespoke to clients’ requirements Pull quote – “We place an emphasis on quality and longevity, that is why we offer a 10 year guarantee on the finish.” Effi Wolff For larger external balconies and balustrading projects, the system’s versatility and adaptability provides tremendous design options to suit all types of property design, size and shape. Curved or straight panels, or a combination of both, can deliver the architect’s vision for an aestheticallydriven balustrading solution that is as visually stunning as it is practical.

Chateau Valeuse, a prestigious apartment complex in St Brelade’s Bay on the Channel Island of Jersey, is a classic example. It showcases perfectly the elegant aesthetics of the system with curved glass balconies following the elegant lines of the Art Deco-inspired building. The Balcony 1 system with a handrail in Royal Chrome finish was installed by Balcony Systems dealer on the island, Pallot Windows.

All balustrading is custom-made for each client. Technical drawings are sent to the customer for approval before manufacture to ensure products are made exactly to individual requirements. Balcony’s BalcoNano® doubled-sided selfcleaning glass coating can be specified to keep the glass looking cleaner for longer, greatly reducing cleaning cycles by up to 90%.

Pull quote – “Our BalcoNano® self-cleaning glass coating is now an almost universal client choice.” Effi Wolff Whether it’s just one Juliet or external balcony or a multi-storey apartment development, Balcony Systems can supply the products required, backed up with expert technical advice, if required.

Clearly, with more than 30,000 metres of glass balustrading already installed in the UK, that adds up to a lot of satisfied customers! www.balconette.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 45

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Curved Camber Towel Rail From JIS Europe JIS EUROPE of Haywards Heath has introduced a heated towel rail to its Sussex range named The Camber. The towel rail is manufactured with a gently curved front and in an elegant round section shape with twelve horizontal rails giving an appearance of refined luxury with ample choice for towel hanging.

The Camber is supplied in three sizes all 700mm high with widths of 400mm, 520mm and 620mm. It can be used in dual fuel formats or electric, which will allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is turned off. The Camber towel rail is manufactured in 100% stainless steel, with satin finish available to order, making this radiator durable and hygienic and it is covered by a 25year guarantee. www.thecoastalrange.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 46

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Form Follows Function With New Sill LED Projector The latest version of Sill’s Aeriel modular LED projector was launched on the Sill stand at Light + Building 2012 in Frankfurt. With this innovative exterior/ interior projector, asymmetric, streetlight, narrow beam, wide beam, ellipsoid, uplight, or downlight distributions can be achieved or combined at the user's choosing. Mounting options include, wall mount, column top or ceiling hung – all are possible with Aeriel’s unparalled flexibility of use and reliability. Sill’s attention to thermal engineering ensures long LED life and high output even in high ambient temperature countries, whilst the orientation of the fins allows heat to be released and dirt to fall through. Form follows function beautifully and Aeriel’s LED modules are rated IP65 for outdoor use. www.sill-uk.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 47

Armstrong Ceilings’ Metal Portfolio Gets Stronger Armstrong Ceilings has extended its portfolio of metal systems with the launch of two new ranges. The mesh metal and metal premium OP19 ranges are designed to offer inspirational design capabilities and excellent acoustic and well-being properties respectively, with the metal premium OP19 range offering up to Class A sound absorption performance.

The new mesh metal range has been designed with hook-on and lay-in options for simple and economical installation on standard exposed and concealed grid systems.

This premium OP19 range comprises specially-developed 19mm acoustic mineral infills that have been factory bonded into standard Armstrong metal ceiling tiles and panels for supply as a complete acoustic unit.

Manufactured from up to 30% recycled content, the tiles are available in three perforation configurations and with a range of edge details to give light reflectance of up to 80%, relative humidity resistance of up to 95% and a sound absorption performance of up to 1.00 alpha w. www.armstrong.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 48

Solving A Problem Of Student Concentration 50/50 COLLEGE Blinds have helped to improve student concentration at Ashville College, a leading independent school at Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

The problem arose in south facing teaching rooms overlooking sports fields where activities tended to divert the attention of students. It would have been easy to install opaque blinds but this would have made the rooms claustrophobic and increased the demand on artificial lighting.

The solution from CURTAIN AND BLIND SPECIALISTS was to install 50/50 COLLEGE Blinds with an opaque fabric on the lower half joined to a more open screen fabric in the top section. The opaque fabric provides privacy, and stops students looking out, while the screen fabric allows good light transmittance to the interior so that the need for artificial lighting is greatly reduced. www.cbsblinds.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 49

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Introducing Mast Screening And Shelving Systems From The Shopkit Group Mast is a versatile range of screens and partitions available in different heights, materials and with various fixing options to suit most interior applications including retail, exhibitions, offices, receptions, café’s and domestic installations.

It is elegant and adaptable and has the unique concept of combining the strength and simplicity of rigid posts to support tensioned cables. This then allows The Mast System to provide an easy, cost effective and durable way to create fixed, freestanding and temporary screening / room dividers with a virtually limitless range of shelving and accessories.

Retail units / Shop in Shops can be produced from the different Mast systems, with display shelves available in a variety of materials and finishes to coordinate with other elements within the retail environment.

Made to Measure and Installation options available Mast offers a wide standard product range to meet most requirements and Shopkit also offer a custom design / manufacturing service to meet all other individual needs. Delivery and installation is possible on all elements quotations will be supplied on request. www.shopkit.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 50

The Mast posts are available in various heights and can support single or double cable set ups on one or both sides, allowing for sophisticated combinations of screening, graphic panels and shelving that can be used as stand-alone units or as part of a multi display system and can easily incorporate Shopkit’s TZ low-voltage lighting range.

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COMPAC’s New Quartz Worksurface Sets The Trend TREND is an innovative technological quartz worktop and flooring collection from COMPAC involving a new design approach - adding magic and alchemy to create a totally unique collection - warm and friendly, where simplicity and purity are its hallmarks.

The TREND collection, COMPAC believe, is ecologically superior in its manufacture and composition to any other quartz worktop or flooring on the market and has been designed for healthy living - where colour and texture contribute to an equilibrate feeling.

COMPAC’s renowned engineering skills have achieved a virtually zero porosity surface without the need for antibacterial chemicals, to deliver a completely healthy and easy to maintain worktop or floor. TREND sets the trend by offering a collection of five beautiful and timeless cool grey colours - tailored to the tastes of the discerning client where colour is not only a state of mind but more of a lifestyle. www.compac.es

Investing In Yeoman Shield Helps To Protect Precious Budgets Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has tapped into the money saving benefits of installing Yeoman Shield Glazing Bead by refurbishing damaged fire doors with the innovative new product and saving the expense of purchasing brand new doors.

The Yeoman Shield hardwood PVCu Clad Door Glazing Bead is ideal for repair, refurb or overhaul having been specifically designed to replace timber glazing beads which often become damaged by everyday traffic such as trolleys. www.yeomanshield.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 52

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How To Transform A Room Without Disruption

Guiding The Way In Washroom Design Fun and subtle digitally printed High Pressure Laminate from ABET LAMINATI have been used to impressive effect at WestQuay shopping centre in Southampton. The chevron bespoke design for the Podium washrooms was created, designed and specified by Beyond Design and fabricated by Thrislington Cubicles. In addition to the digitally printed panels, High Pressure Laminate (HPL) from Abet’s Legni woodgrain range was also used.

This dark Wengè Congo effect created the perfect balance to the bright blue digitally printed chevron pattern.

Digital Print is perfect for this type of demanding design-led application because it offers the opportunity to reproduce photographic images and almost any design directly into the laminate. This has revolutionised the way in which laminates are used for interior design and introduced a new and stimulating medium through which designers and architects can express their ideas and images. www.abetuk.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 53

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David Clouting Ltd now offers a range of unique selfadhesive, decorative interior films by LG Hausys for commercial and domestic applications. Interior Film can be applied to almost any substrate including: wood, metals, plaster board, plastics, painted surfaces and melamine. This allows interior surfaces such as walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed. Air free application provides a superb smooth, easy to apply professional finish. Interior Film exclusively from David Clouting is available in a range of designs including: Exotic woods, Leather effect, Textured metals and Natural stone. Fire rated and ideal for a wide range of refurbishment applications – Interior Film will transform a room without any mess, smell or disruption. www.davidclouting.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 54

Safety Matting Provides Olympic Sized Solution Heronrib matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is keeping visitors safe at the El Menzah swimming pool in Tunis, Tunisia. Heronrib matting has been laid around the side of the pool and in the changing rooms to provide a safe, warm and comfortable slip resistant surface. Heronrib features an embossed slip resistant surface with impregnated anti-bacterial and anti-fungal additives. This ensures that the matting is safe underfoot and hygienic for bare feet because it reduces the risk of cross-contamination. Heronrib is manufactured from hardwearing non-porous vinyl with an open grid construction.

With an overall height of 10mm and raised profile underbars, it helps water to drain away easily in all directions and to straddle pooling water. www.heronrib.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 55

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Stelrad Unveils Radical Stelrad Radiators has unveiled its brand new Radical radiator, the first genuinely energy efficient radiator on the marketplace, offering a 10.5% gas saving compared to a standard heating system. Radical comes with an extensive list of benefits - its faster to warm up than a standard radiator – the front panel warms up 23% more quickly in fact; it’s simple and quick to connect; it comes with an integrated thermostatic valve that can be mounted to the left or right as you wish; it’s fully compatible with renewable energy sources; it offers environmentally friendly heating – independently confirmed by KIWA; it offers much reduced heat loss into the wall against which it’s mounted; it offers comfortable warmth even with low temperature systems such as heat pumps and more quickly; it offers higher feelings of comfort from increased radiant heat from the front panel – up to 50% more radiation in fact; it offers lower energy bills – 10.5% lower gas bills are common – and it forces condensing boilers to operate more efficiently. www.stelrad.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 56

Mapei Showcase Mapefloor System At Benetton Knightsbridge Store A system of products from Mapei’s Resin & Cementitious Flooring line has been specified in the major refurbishment of Benetton Knightsbridge retail store. Its 1,200m2 existing tile floor has been replaced with Mapei’s Mapefloor System, to create a concrete look epoxy finish. The existing tiles were firstly abraded using an HTC system, followed by the application of the Mapefloor System. This comprised of Primer SN; a two component epoxy filling primer, Mapefloor I 500 W; two-component, multipurpose, neutral-coloured epoxy treatment, Mapefloor finish 52W; two-component, low-yellowing polyurethane finishing compound and Mapecolor Paste; ready-mixed colouring paste. The Mapefloor System has a number of distinct benefits which were ideal for this installation such as good abrasion resistance, a very strong bond to most substrates and it is impermeable to liquids and easy to keep clean. www.mapei.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 57

Neaco Bring Contemporary Style To Inclusive Bathroom Design Inclusive design experts Neaco are bringing contemporary style to the bathroom with a variety of shower systems, shower enclosures, support rails, grab rails, shower seats and accessories in a choice of metallic finishes.

Neaco’s Metallique range pioneered their contemporary concept with an ultra-stylish satin aluminium finish which proved to be an instant hit following its launch 18 months ago. Building on Metallique’s success, Neaco have now a developed a similar design aesthetic with Capreo, a new range available in a stunning anodised aluminium finish. Capreo rails also offer an attractively minimalist design feature with no rose brackets required to fix them to the wall, giving the impression that the rails are extending out from within the wall rather than being attached to it externally.

Neaco’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, comments: “Like all Neaco products, Metallique and Capreo are available with a new Lifetime Guarantee which we also launched this year. The Lifetime Guarantee will provide peace of mind for all of our customers. I believe that no other rival product range offers a Lifetime Guarantee that bears comparison with the terms provided by Neaco’s.”

The Neaco bathroom range includes a number of other support systems serving a variety of budgets alongside the Neatdek 3 true level access shower grille, Flowdek easy access shower tray, Neatform wet-floor former and Aluseal half height shower enclosures. www.neaco.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 58

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KNX Specified For Super Yacht Luxury And Security KNX UK Association member KNX Consultants has opened up a new world to KNX intelligent building technology with entry into the market of super yachts. On the new Pegaso 73.6 metre super motor yacht, KNX bus technology has demonstrated its versatility, flexibility and suitability for controlling many of the key lifestyle functions that the yacht managers wanted to provide. The yacht's air conditioning and heating system is linked on the same bus network and KNX activates the dampers on the heating and ventilation ducts to control the flow of air and regulate the temperature within the living accommodation and berths. Motorised locks on the yacht’s main external doors are also operated via KNX and on the bridge a KNX visualisation panel has been integrated alongside all the vessel’s other electronic control systems. KNX motion sensors have been installed in the living accommodation and a text or email alert can be sent to the bridge or ashore to a mobile phone. The yacht can be locked down at the touch of a button. The Pegaso’s management team and crew have control over all these functions and can make any adjustments to the operation of the yacht’s services through iPad controls. www.knxuk.org

Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Heat Recovery Wins Prestigious H&V Industry Award Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the Air Movement Product of Year category in this year’s prestigious H&V News Awards. Vent-Axia won the award for its pioneering Lo-Carbon Tempra single room heat recovery unit which offers the benefits of continuous ventilation and heat recovery.

It is the UK’s first single room heat recovery unit which can be simply retrofitted through a 100mm diameter hole in the wall. This allows standard traditional inefficient extract fans to be easily replaced with this discreet, low energy, continuously running alternative that also offers affordable heat recovery. www.vent-axia.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 60

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New Quantec Boiler Range Launched

Vortice Introduces New Prometeo Plus Heat Recovery System Vortice has launched the new Prometeo Plus heat recovery system at the recent Mostro Covegno exhibition in Italy.

Prometeo Plus will be available in the UK from June 2012 and is an evolution of the Prometeo 400 unit which has been such a success. The Prometeo Plus includes access to the main PCB without opening the unit, the ability to upload future software updates via USB connector and includes new motors with lower noise levels and greater efficiency. There is now a Modbus connection via RS485 which allows two way communication with the building management system and there is a wide set of accessories to go with it. Vortice offers a series of heat recovery units, from the compact HR200 to the new Prometeo Plus and a commercial heat recovery system called NRG. www.vortice.ltd.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 62

New to Johnson & Starley’s range of highly energy efficient heating and ventilation solutions is the QuanTec gas fired condensing boiler range.

Providing a robust and cost effective solution to domestic heating and hot water delivery, there are six models in the range including the QuanTec HR 28c that features integral passive flue gas heat recovery as a standard feature for additional energy efficiency. Features include their light weight for easier installation, ErP compliant pump and low NOx levels thanks to cool door technology that reduces NOx levels to below 40mg/kWH. All models feature a Giannoni isothermic stainless steel heat exchanger and, for the HR 28c model, full condense technology with its in-built passive flue gas heat recovery (PFGHR). Full condense (PFGHR) technology increases energy savings of up to 26% over a typical water heater in the market. Indeed, the HR 28c model gives domestic hot water (DHW) efficiency levels not reached before.

This is achieved with the addition of pre-heating sanitary water function which results in the lowest possible flue gas temperatures. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 61

The ALL NEW Dataterm IHC Can Knock A Massive 25% Off Your Fuel Bill!

The all new Dataterm IHC can now control up to 4 heating zones and hot water all from 1 handy control pad allowing you to be in total control of your heating and how much it costs you. So if central heating is a burden to your budget enquire about Dataterm today, after all it is the control that can pay for itself in as little as 2 years and its good for the planet too! Suitable for all heating systems, it simply replaces existing time clocks and thermostats allowing greater flexibility and control. Features include illuminated display, optimum start / stop, close temperature control, wireless sensing and an average 25% savings in fuel spend per annum. www.warmworld.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 63

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Pre-school outdoor theatre area in Southern Yellow Pine, Killen Landscapes

Above and right, courtesy Deckor Timber

Southern Yellow Pine For Timber Decking Design UK specialists in timber decking design, supply and installation recommend and only use one timber - pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine. Harvested from the managed forests of the U.S., Southern Yellow Pine is a renewable and sustainable source and the preferred species for designers and specifiers in the UK and worldwide for its high strength, density and treatability. Southern Yellow Pine is ideal for many construction applications, especially exterior use, where its knot free grain and shock resistant properties make it ideal.

Colin Young of Deckor Timber in Harrogate, specialists in timber decking design and supplying southern pine across the UK for over 17 years, said "The combination of Deckor Timber's experience and southern pine make a partnership unsurpassable for all timber decking design and garden features throughout the UK." Even when the energy expended during the harvesting and transport process is factored in, the carbon sequestration during each tree’s growth more than offsets the total combined emissions from harvesting, processing and transporting timber to the EU from the US. American softwoods also offer a sustainable, fast growing and, when pressure treated, durable alternative to much more expensive tropical hardwoods, which can take three times as long to mature.

Well-designed timber decking in Southern Yellow Pine creates much more than outdoor living space. Chris Lowe from The Manchester Deck Co. Ltd. said, "Raised access points out of the house and into the garden are common, and can restrict the ease of enjoying outside space. The solution of a raised deck can extend the living space of a home into the outdoors and provide a cohesive link with the rest of the garden. Balustrade and steps can be designed to suit each project and lighting incorporated as desired. A low level patio deck, either directly outside the house or in another remote part

of the garden is another common choice. Slightly raised access points can be accommodated and tired, uneven or soggy surfaces covered over, but the flexibility of Southern Yellow Pine always allows for interesting and innovative design and detailing."

Landscape designer and Southern Yellow Pine advocate Peter Killen has been designing and installing decks in the UK since 1987, however he warns of the pitfalls that exist from lack of understanding and sub-standard materials; "Clients expect contractors to know and use the right timber for their project, but both can easily be misled by non-specific 'treated timber', which can only last a few short years and be totally false economy."

Peter has tried several different types of timbers in his career, but always comes back to Southern Yellow Pine. "Any timber which needs to be re-treated after being cut is not suitable for outside use", continues Peter Killen. "This is because nobody is going to re-treat things like screw holes where the water will penetrate and start the rot. Ordinary tanalised timber is not normally good enough and may rot and become dangerous in less than 5 years." Southern Yellow Pine works structurally due to its capacity to take in the preservative treatments right through to the core of the timber.

Charles Trevor, American Softwoods UK director, said, “American softwoods, including Southern Yellow Pine, are sustainably produced and readily available, and we are providing the technical support needed and demanded to truly get the best out of the timber. We are working to bring their benefits, beauty and impressive performance to a wider audience.� www.americansoftwoods.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 64

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www.nvelope.com Article By: NVELOPE Title: Support Is Critical To Cladding Success Author: Mike Smith, Sales and Marketing Director

Mike Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at the top name in rainscreen cladding support systems company, NVELOPE, explains how cladding installation can be improved by selecting the right fixing solution.

The building envelope continues to evolve and present fresh challenges for today’s architects.

Versatility and flexibility are key drivers in façade design and cladding systems. Changes and improvements are constantly taking place in materials technology and design. This evolution is giving architects and specifiers the opportunity of greater choice and aesthetic variety. It is also tasking installers with the need to deliver an effective, reliable and long-lasting cladding solution, whatever the façade material, its application and aesthetic configuration.

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Equally, in a competitive and cost-sensitive construction market, time is money. There is increasing pressure on architects to maximise their profit by keeping the design and installation time to an absolute minimum. Ease of product installation, technical support, stock availability and delivery can all make a significant difference to the speed and quality of an installation, and overall business success.

In each of these areas, the humble support system and the manufacturer behind the product are playing increasingly important roles in overall cladding success.

Firstly, an emphasis on product development and innovation is helping architects to meet the materials challenge. The very latest rainscreen cladding support systems are capable of providing a secure fixing solution for façade materials including high pressure laminate (HPL), timber, weatherboard, fibre cement, fibre concrete, ceramic, thin stone, aluminium composite material (ACM) and many other metals. There are also a wide variety of solutions for both visible and concealed fix (both structural and mechanical) applications.

Beyond product development, the key suppliers in the market have also invested in their technical support offering. Typically, this kind of service

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extends to static analysis, installation advice and comprehensive training.

It can also involve the provision of optimised system and rail layouts and the development of bespoke product solutions to meet particular project requirements, including specialist high quality extruding and cutting services.

This level of support is also a huge potential time saver. On many projects, the architect is required to design and price the cladding. Every façade is different. The requirements for each project will depend on a variety of factors, such as local wind loads, façade height, the fixing substrate, the selected cladding material and the cladding zone. To help simplify and speed up the design, pricing and product selection process, it’s important to take advantage of the design service provided by the fixing supplier.

your reputation, is hugely reliant on the quality of the fixings that are used. Every manufacturer will claim high quality but make sure you work with those support systems that are British Board of Agrément certified.

Using BBA approved support systems will ensure you can install with confidence. It will demonstrate that the cladding support system has met rigorous testing and evaluation criteria and will provide a high quality fixing solution – and one that you don’t just have to take the manufacturer’s word for.

At NVELOPE, for example, we provide an online Project Checklist service.

Typically, this kind of service demands a simple two step, data entry process. This requires the inputting of project information on façade type, façade weight, average panel size, building height and storey height, substrate type, fixing method and cladding zone together with elevation and plan AutoCAD drawings. In reply, the architect will receive a quick, precise and reliable response detailing the static calculations and setting out information for the support system, thermal calculations and indicative m2 price.

The technical team at your supplier should also be able to provide other value-added help, such as, the experience to ‘flag’ potential issues early before a scheme goes onto site.

A final pointer on support systems is to look for an independent verification of quality. The reliability of the cladding installation, and

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www.aico.co.uk Article By: Aico Ltd Title: CO Isn’t Exclusive To Boilers Author: Michael Wright, Product Manager

When it comes to the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning in the home, many homeowners that have their boilers serviced annually could be unaware of the potential risk of CO poisoning. They think that once their boiler has been checked and certified they are completely safe from any threat of CO poisoning for the entire 12 months that follows.

Of course, that’s not entirely true – and it’s a dangerous assumption.

Firstly, boilers can and do go wrong in between annual inspections, despite the thoroughness and quality of the last service or inspection.

Secondly, the focus on boiler safety in recent years, whilst valuable, has had the unintended consequence of reinforcing the idea that boilers are the only possible source of CO emissions in the home. Nothing could be further from the truth. Last year a lady in Cornwall was poisoned and permanently disabled from a CO leak from her cooker. She had been having her gas boiler serviced annually but was unaware that any fossil fuel burning appliance has the potential to emit CO gas.

Thirdly, it’s not just the resident’s home that could be the source of CO. There are proven cases where people have been poisoned by faulty appliances from an adjoining property.

What can be done?

It’s impractical to start asking householders to have multiple inspections on all their appliances throughout the year, plus their neighbours’ appliances. Practically there is only one realistic course of action and that is to install CO alarms.

Anyone working in this sphere, from heating and ventilation engineers and electrical contractors through to architects, have a pivotal role to play here as they need to explain the issues to their customers in a clear way without scaring them. The next step is to stress the importance of installing CO alarms. Almost everyone now understands the necessity of installing smoke alarms, and a direct comparison can be drawn. It can be explained to the householder that, since CO emissions can’t be detected by any of the human senses, a CO alarm is the only way to know that they are safe.

In an ideal world, householders would fit a CO alarm in every room where there is a fuel burning appliance, as well as perhaps in the master bedroom for added safety. As this is not always affordable, the next best option is to fit a CO alarm in close proximity to the appliance most likely to produce CO fumes, which is often a flue-less or open-flued appliance

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in the kitchen or living room. If there is a CO incident during the night when occupants are asleep away from the CO alarm, they may not hear the warning, so interconnecting it with the home’s smoke alarm system is an economic way of solving the problem of audibility.

There are a number of systems that now allow for this to be achieved wirelessly, such as Aico’s RadioLINK system. The alarms do not require hard wiring to each other, which is time consuming and disruptive to retro fit, but instead communicate by Radio Frequency signals. When one alarm sounds, they all sound providing audible warning throughout the property.

Since it is important to differentiate between fire and CO once the alarm has been raised, a wall-mounted Alarm Controller should be used. Using the controller residents can quickly locate the exact alarm which has registered the fire or CO and take appropriate action.

The danger of CO in the home is now finally hitting the headlines and awareness is spreading. But the full extent of sources of CO in the home remains relatively unknown, even amongst professionals. It’s up to all of us to not only explain this, but also provide easy to understand and implementable solutions.

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NVELOPE Is The New Name In Rainscreen Cladding Support

RigiSystems LokFacade – Now With Micro-Ribs RigiSysytems LokFacade is now available with a micro-ribbed profile, which provides a very pleasing appearance as well as helping to avoid deformation of the profile when using lighter materials. LokFacade is designed to provide a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing cladding solution for soffits, fascias, canopies and external walls. Available in a standard width of 300mm, LokFacade can also be supplied in an almost limitless range of non-standard widths from 150 to 900mm and provides a cost-effective solution for both newbuild and refurbishment projects. www.rigisystems.org

NVELOPE Rainscreen Systems Ltd is the new name for the market leading company in rainscreen cladding support systems serving architects, contractors and OEM’s, previously known as Eurofox Engineering Ltd. Effective today, the move sets a fresh platform for the company to grow as the cladding sector continues to evolve, bringing greater clarity to its product offering for customers. NVELOPE will build on the acknowledged strengths of the Eurofox Engineering brand, including its reputation for quality products and fast, responsive service. The transition to NVELOPE is marked by the launch of a series of innovative products and systems, the introduction of dynamic project checklist specification software which covers pricing, thermal and static calculation and a comprehensive new look. All NVELOPE support systems have achieved full BBA certification, are safe and manufactured under the ISO 9001 quality management system. www.nvelope.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 66

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Lioncourt Homes Completes UK’s First Rockshell House Lioncourt Homes has piloted the RockShell low energy wall system from Rockwool at ‘The Daffodils’ – its latest exclusive housing development in Newent, Gloucester. The RockShell was completed in just seven days, Lioncourt Homes pioneered the use of RockShell to become the first in the UK to benefit from the high levels of thermal insulation and energy efficiency which the system can achieve.

As construction work was already underway at The Daffodils when RockShell was launched to market, Lioncourt Homes worked with Rockwool to retrospectively design RockShell as the building fabric for one of its most popular house styles. In doing so, the system enabled Lioncourt Homes to achieve the equivalent of Level 6 in the Code for Sustainable Homes for the building envelope.

Constructed of I-shaped steel profiles encompassed in Rockwool insulation and an OSB lining on the inside, RockShell is Passivhaus certified and achieves a typical U-Value of 0.143W/m2K, with calculations at The Daffodils indicating 0.156W/m2K would be expected.

At The Daffodils, RockShell was used to build a two storey four bedroom detached house, although the system is suitable for construction up to two and a half storeys high. With the building envelope completed and watertight in just 10 days, Lioncourt Homes will now proceed with an exterior brick finish. RockShell is also compatible with a wide range of other exterior finishes, including cladding and render. www.rockshell.uk.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 67

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Crittall Steel Windows - Right Formula For Science Museum The Science Museum in London is a much loved and familiar landmark, but over the years, the exterior has fallen prey to the wear and tear of the London way of life. A replacement window programme was recently announced, and appointed by architects, Kirsop and Co, Crittall had to draw on its extensive experience and expertise to replace the windows to the Exhibition Road entrance.

Having provided initial elevation and detailed drawings for planning purposes, Crittall helped to obtain permission to the satisfaction of all parties, including main contractor, DBR (London) Ltd, and supplying its Corporate 2000 profiles, began the meticulous and exact replacement programme.

One of the features of the glazing was the inclusion of Enduroshield transparent coating to the surface of the glass for the very large top hung fixed light Corporate 2000 profiles. The openings at the top are supplied with electronic chain actuators, supplied by long term Crittall partner, SE Controls.

Double glazed, the centre pane of the glazing achieves the required U value of 1.2w/m2K for compliance with Part L of the Building

Regulations, with Low E glass on the inside to control heat gain. The windows were finished in black matt polyester powder coating.

Logistically, Crittall faced numerous challenges on the project, with a limited time period each day to strip out, glaze and install the profiles. With no deliveries allowed before 6pm, the timing and meticulous attention to detail had to be exact in order for the smooth progression of the instalment.

However, with intense planning and thorough application, the windows were installed to schedule and within the time limits.

“We are delighted with the finished result,” comments Mr Andrew Haycock of the Estates Department at the Science Museum. “In addition to brand new windows that meet all the requirements in terms of aesthetic and thermal value, the replaced windows were all recycled, which reduced wastage and disposal costs and which is a major environmental bonus.” www.crittall-windows.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 68

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Shared Ownership Apartments Go Green With NIBE Energy Systems Shared ownership apartments in the North West are leading the way with energy saving technologies thanks to NIBE Energy Systems. Liberty Place - a modern, purpose-built block of one and two-bedroomed apartments in St Helens, Merseyside – has become one of the latest schemes to introduce NIBE Energy Systems eco-friendly technologies and provide residents with heat and cost effective energy solutions.

Commissioned by Helena Living, part of Merseyside-based social landlord Helena Partnerships and built by Cruden Construction, the scheme boasts exhaust air heat pumps which work by harvesting the heat energy created from human habitation and passing it through a new generation NIBE unit, where an ultra-efficient heat exchanger increases its temperature before recycling it back into the heating and hot water system.

The exhaust air is eventually expelled into the outside atmosphere during natural ventilation at a temperature close to zero, reducing carbon emissions as well as creating substantial energy savings. Early impressions from residents at Liberty Place reveal that NIBE units, which fulfill all the central heating and hot water requirements for each of their homes, are just as heat effective as they are cost effective. The NIBE unit incorporates a super insulated stainless steel hot water cylinder and circulation pumps in one sleek and compact unit, making it easy to fit into a cupboard.

Although comparatively new in the UK, exhaust air recovery has been popular in Sweden where NIBE exhaust air heat pumps are designed and made - proving the system’s capabilities and efficiencies in colder temperatures. www.nibe.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 69

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CGI’s courtesy of Rick Mather Architects

Schöck Chosen For Major UK Passivhaus Residential Scheme The Chester Balmore project, near Highgate in North London, is part of Camden Council’s community investment programme. It is a project designed to achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4, and the first to be built from scratch by a local authority. Once a 1970’s estate, the previous blocks on Chester Road and Balmore Street were in poor condition and refurbishment simply was not a cost-effective option. Rick Mather Architects developed the project, which is a mixed-use design for around 53 new homes. There are three separate blocks with additional commercial space, making it one of the largest ever residential schemes to meet Passivhaus standard.

To achieve PassivHaus standard, property at design stage must show high levels of insulation with minimal thermal bridges, good use of solar and internal heat gains plus excellent air tightness.

Good indoor air quality is provided by a whole house mechanical ventilation system with efficient heat recovery. The commercial element of the scheme will also be rated BREEAM ‘very good’.

The Schöck thermal break module specified for the scheme is the latest generation Isokorb® for concrete-to-concrete applications – the type KXT. The Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt has awarded the type KXT with the "low thermal bridge construction" certificate and confirmed its suitability for Passivhaus construction.

A major reason for the superior performance of the type KXT is the thickness of the insulation body. This is increased from the standard 80mm thick to 120mm, providing an even more efficient solution. The type KXT not only improves thermal insulation performance by up to 30% in comparison to to the standard range, it also improves impact sound insulation by around 50% as well.

Tim Paul from Rick Mather comments: "Balconies offer practical and aesthetic advantages for residents, but they have not always been a popular choice in the context of high efficiency Passivhaus design. However, the advanced technology and superior performance of the Schöck Isokorb® XT range offers such a high level of insulation, that we had no problem in incorporating balcony design into the Chester Balmore project”

The high level of service support form the Schöck design team now also includes a discretionary in-house thermal-modelling capability, which was utilised very effectively for the Chester Balmore project.

The type KXT has already seen considerable success in Germany, not least for its sound insulation characteristics. For the first time in Germany there is now a stated minimum standard requirement for balconies. Previously this only applied to covered balconies, but the Schöck Isokorb® KXT has the advantage that it conforms to the minimum requirements for impact sound protection – without any additional floating flooring on the balconies or covered balconies.

The Schöck Isokorb® range remains unique in that it allows connections to be made between concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steelto-steel – and it also provides BBA Certification and LABC Registration.

All units meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations.

The requirement described in BRE IP1/06 – a document cited in Building Regulations Approved Documents Part L1 and L2 and Section 6 in Scotland – that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for dwellings and residential buildings, is easily met by incorporating the Isokorb®.

In addition, there is also compliance with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2009, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. Here, the lambda values of the Schöck Isokorb® enable energy loss in various connective situations to be reduced by as much as 84% to 91%.

For your free copy of the Schöck Specifiers Guide and / or the Technical Guide contact the company on 01865 290 890 or visit www.schoeck.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 70

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Tesco Shoppers Stay Safe And Cool With SE Controls An integrated smoke and natural ventilation solution from SE Controls is helping ensure that Tesco’s recently completed Walkden superstore in Manchester maintains a safe and comfortable environment for shoppers and staff. Working to the smoke control strategy defined by consulting engineers Van Zyl & de Villiers, the store’s expansive glazed atrium was separated into three individual smoke and natural ventilation zones to not only provide the specified smoke extraction capacity, but also enable more accurate temperature control.

In normal day-to-day ventilation mode, the natural ventilation system constantly monitors the temperature in each zone, on both the ground floor and mezzanine level, with the average reading from separate sensors being used to signal the actuation of the atrium vents.

When triggered, the vents initially open by 10% of their full capacity and continue to open in 10% increments up to a maximum of 50% if the temperature rise is maintained, before closing using the same incremental approach until the temperature reduces to 21OC, when the atrium vents are fully closed. The SE Controls system also enables the operating algorithms and set points to be changed or fine tuned to meet specific conditions, if necessary, as well as allowing night purging to cool the building’s thermal mass, where the vents open 30 degrees.

The SE Controls’ solution also monitors weather conditions to ensure that in rain or high winds, the vents are automatically closed to stop the ingress of water and limit any possible damage. Each smoke and natural ventilation zone uses a dedicated control panel, which is triggered by the fire alarm system in the event of a fire, causing the atrium vents to open fully, allowing smoke to be vented from the building and ensure escape routes are kept clear. www.secontrols.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 71

RMIG Helps Give Sweet Future To Newcastle’s Toffee Factory Distinctive aluminium exterior cladding from RMIG incorporating an embossed representation of the Ouseburn River, is helping give the former Maynard’s toffee factory in Newcastle a fresh lease of life. As the building’s exterior features a significant amount of bold colour, the architects chose the neutral metallic finish to contrast panels as required for the extended meeting room boxes and stair tower to contrast with the with green, red and pink cladding used elsewhere.

The 70 aluminium panels that make up the decorative metal façade incorporate a natural metallic grey anodised finish and were manufactured by RMIG to the architect’s precise specification, ranging in size from 311mm x 330mm to 630 x 2404mm. While the matt finish provides a semi-reflective surface to catch the light and reflect changing weather conditions, the panels also provide a robust and corrosion resistant façade as the cladding spans the full height of the four storey building.

Together with the factory’s original Victorian chimney, the stair tower cladding, acts as a centrepiece to the courtyard and features a representation of the Ouseburn River rendered in a series of convex and concave dome shapes, which run the full height of the cladding to add visual interest to an otherwise plain elevation. www.rmig.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 72

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STYROFOAM To Share In The Glory Of The London 2012 Olympic And Paralympic Games With less than 100 days to go before this summer’s London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Dow Building Solutions team can tell family and friends that their STYROFOAM products will have a part to play. Thousands of STYROFOAM-A insulation boards made at Dow’s manufacturing site in King’s Lynn have been installed on several structures within the London 2012 Olympic Park, which will be seen by billions of people around the globe, as well as the neighbouring Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.

The insulation is designed to help make the buildings on the Olympic Park more energy efficient and the roofs more durable; which will be particularly important as they transform from temporary to permanent use. Structures insulated with STYROFOAM materials include the Olympic Stadium, the International Media Centre, the Copper Box (Handball Arena) and more than half of the roofs on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Village.

“It was a case of pulling out all the stops to make sure enough STYROFOAM would be available at the right time and in the right place – no mean feat when you are dealing with such a large, busy and very security conscious construction site,” said Jayne Law MBE, Sales and Marketing Manager for Dow Building Solutions in the UK and Ireland. www.styrofoam.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 73

Sika In Precast Role At Manchester Metropolitan University

Potatoes Stay Cool With Kingspan Powerpanel The owners of Lavenham Fen Farm in Cambridgeshire have installed the Kingspan’s Roof PowerPanel Modules to slash energy bills from the farm’s two potato storage buildings. The owners used investment from Regenerco to help fund the purchase and installation of Kingspan’s PowerPanel and Safetraxx systems. The PowerPanel array, installed on the roofs of the storage buildings, comprises one thousand, five hundred and one, 235Wp Yingli crystalline PV modules and can produce an overall output of 352.7kWp. They are capable of producing electricity even in low light or overcast conditions and can enhance the asset value and rental potential of properties. The system at Lavenham Fen Farm has been registered and accredited under the FiT scheme. www.kingspanpowerpanel.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 74

Sika concrete admixtures were incorporated in the concrete mix for the production of black precast concrete panels, produced by Thorp Precast for the new Business School and Student Hub building at Manchester Metropolitan University. The panels are a prominent aesthetic feature of the structure, with some surfaces being highly polished, so a good surface finish was essential. To achieve this, the concrete had to be produced to a high standard. Incorporating the Sika admixtures in the mix helped reduce efflorescence and the number of blow holes within the finished panels, which greatly reduced wastage and the amount of finishing required. The concrete was also designed to self compact, which eliminated the need for noisy vibration of the panel moulds in order to mechanically compact. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 75

Cembrit Clad For The Big Screen Cembrit’s cladding range Urbannature has been used on a new, purpose-built cinema in the heart of Newquay, Cornwall.

The colour range inspired both by nature and sophisticated urban living, adds a modern look to the traditional coastal town surroundings, while establishing the building as a visual landmark in the locality. The project took advantage of the wide range of colours offered by Urbannature. The 4 colour ranges have been selected by colour experts to be able to be combined on the same project. Colours from 3 of the 4 Urbannature selections, Fusion, Edge and True provided contrasting colours and finishes to create an interesting, stylish façade. Urbannnature cladding sheets combine strength, durability with ease of handling. The result is a durable rainscreen that requires minimal maintenance. www.cembrit.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 76

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Howe Green Access Covers On Board The Cutty Sark Project Howe Green access panels have been installed in the newly re-opened Cutty Sark visitor attraction. The world’s last surviving tea clipper was officially re-opened

by Her Majesty The Queen on 25th April at its home in the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, having undergone extensive works that required almost every inch of the 143-year old vessel to be conserved.

Over fifty 7500 Series aluminium access covers with bespoke Z-section supports were made to order by Howe Green, the industry’s leading manufacturer of metal floor, ceiling and wall access covers. Ellmer Construction installed single and multipart units under a unique glass canopy designed to allow people to walk underneath Cutty Sark itself and view the elegant lines of her hull. The space and opportunity for the construction arose following an incredible feat of engineering, which saw Cutty Sark raised by 11 feet onto steel supports in order to relieve the keel of the weight of the ship and help preserve her unique shape.

Howe Green’s 7500 Series aluminium access panels were fitted into raised access flooring within the new museum facility in order to provide a route to essential ventilation ducting needed to keep air circulating in what is effectively a large void under the historic clipper. Designed for use with all types of hard floors, Howe Green 7500 Series aluminium panels sit 100% flush so as not create a trip hazard and offer proven reliability to withstand high levels of foot traffic.

They are double sealed to ensure no water ingress or dirt trapping and provide a reliable and maintenance-free solution to accessing essential building services - ideal for what looks set to become one of the Capital’s most popular tourist attractions.

Each access panel from Howe Green is manufactured to client’s exact specifications. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques and the company’s innovative approach to product design, the bespoke nature of the panels does not come with a price associated with bespoke manufacturing. Instead Howe Green is able to offer competitively priced panels, designed for exact purposes. www.howegreen.com ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 77

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Timoleon Lowboard Underfloor Heating System Installed In Historic Lodge Holwood House, one of the grand mansions in the Bromley area, was built in 1825 to a design by Decimus Burton on the site of a previous house owned

by William Pitt the Younger, Britain’s youngest Prime Minister elected in 1783. The most southerly of the three lodges to Holwood, built at the same time as the House is only a short stroll from the Wilberforce Oak under which William Wilberforce told Pitt of his intention to introduce a bill in the House to abolish slavery. The present owner after discovering crumbling plaster in several rooms on the ground floor (especially in the awkward areas behind the radiators) has taken the opportunity to bring their central heating up to date by replacing the radiators with an underfloor heating (UFH) system.

Timoleon’s LowBoard system which is one of the slimmest water based underfloor heating systems on the market, is specifically designed to be laid directly on an existing surface and with a total height of only 13mm, proved ideal for this refurbishment project.

The Timoleon design team prepared detailed drawings for three circuits of 12mm polybutylene piping in a conformation that would grant maximum spread of heat. These were to be connected to a single manifold with water mixing valve and temperature control which was connected to the existing 22mm boiler primary pipework. Room temperature control was achieved via a wireless thermostat with a wiring centre at the manifold location. The Timoleon LowBoard panels were then laid on top of the existing floorboards and secured in place.

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The panels are made from high density plywood with an aluminium layer on the underside that helps to spread the heat upwards into the room and are straightforward to lay on any reasonably flat surface. LowBoard panels are prerouted enabling the installers to gently tread the 12mm flexible pipe swiftly and with little effort. The flow and return pipes were then connected to the manifold and the system was pressure tested. To complete the refurbishment the owner laid 5mm thick underlay sheets over the LowBoard panels followed by laminate flooring and then re-plastered the walls where the radiators had been.

The final task was for the Timoleon engineers to commission the installation and to ensure that all was working correctly. The UFH was installed rapidly and the owner was told valuable information on how the system works, including how to operate and adjust the Axios manifold during the commissioning session.

The Timoleon system has proved extremely effective in providing a very comfortable room temperature with the floor surface temperature a toewarming 25-27ºC even on the coldest of days. The water used in the LowBoard UFH system is at a much lower temperature (50ºC) in comparison to radiators.

The previous radiator system needed a temperature of 78º in order to heat the same space. This reduction in water temperature means that the boiler can operate in its most energy efficient temperature range. www.timoleon.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 78

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90 Metre Deep Wells On Site? Ideal For Nibe Ground Sourced Heating!

It takes real vision even to consider turning a large derelict, not over attractive, single story building into a family mansion with the very greenest of credentials, but that is exactly what has been achieved at Nutbourne Pumping Station.

Way back in 1893 one in ten of the population of Worthing were affected by Typhoid, 200 died all from polluted drinking water and by the 1920s similar fears were affecting Nutbourne, so it was decided to build a pumping station when clean water was found on Nutbourne common and in 1930 work began on constructing the Pump House using two 90 metre deep bore holes to extract water, which was then pumped up to the surface and stored and filtered for use.

The Pump House was officially opened in 1932 by the Lord Lieutenant of the County. The Pump House operated continuously until the 1970’s when it became obsolete. When the Pump House came onto the market for £269,000 with full planning permission and several thousand square feet of floor space in an attractive part of Sussex, Nick Sweet, an Architect and his wife Bridget decided immediately to purchase it with plans to go for a “no bills” residence by installing phoyo-voltaic panels on the roof and tapping underground heat from the old boreholes.

Now the Pump House has been transformed from a damp echoing shell with most of the original pumping equipment long gone, into a delightful five bed-roomed, three bathroom home with huge living, dining and kitchen areas, a library/study and a design studio plus a large leisure/sports area in the basement. PECC Engineers of Haslemere were called in to design the eco-friendly renewable energy system, using the two ninety metres deep wells which were

already in the floor of the pumping station. These offered an absolutely ideal ground source for all central heating and water heating requirements. The PECC design called for the installation of piping filled with a mild refrigerant solution in the two bore holes, providing a medium for transferring the heat permanently present in water, earth or rock below the ground’s surface, to a NIBE F1145 Heat Pump in the house’s Utility Room. The F1145 – one of NIBE’s new generation of super-efficient pumps – vastly increases the temperature of the liquid to 65 degrees Centigrade by a sophisticated heat exchange process before passing the energy into the house’s hot water system.

The system has proved ideal, providing ample heat [with the help of a VP300 UKV Buffer Tank] for the under-floor heating installed throughout the Pumping Station and hot water for the family bathroom and the en-suite in the master bedroom plus all kitchen and appliance needs.

The NIBE hot water system is only one of Nutbourne Pumping Station’s energy saving facilities. The large roof area has a positive forest of photo-voltaic panels superimposed on a sedum base and needless to say there is a full rainwater harvesting system as well as a high level of insulation applied during restoration which includes 180mm to walls and floor and 300mm to the roof. Nick Sweet’s only non-essential energy source is a 13kW wood burning stove in the lounge area, which he admits is a comfort factor, not an essential heat source. www.nibe.co.uk ENQUIRY CARD/ONLINE NO 79

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