Refurbishment & Restore - Issue 17 2019

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SIEGER SYSTEMS A contemporary extension in Buckinghamshire

HACKNEY RESIDENCE

When London based architecture studio, Loud . Architecture & Interior Design

COVER PROJECT THE COTTAGE IS THE CULMINATION OF OVER 5 YEARS WORK BY GUY HOLLAWAY ARCHITECTS’ PRINCIPAL PARTNER TO REALISE HIS OWN FAMILY HOME.

THE COTTAGE

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Contents

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Issue 17 2019

Our Team Editor-in-Chief

Antony Holter T: 01304 806039 E: editor@mhmagazine.co.uk

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The Cottage

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The Tudor Door Company

The Cottage is the culmination of over 5 years work by Guy Hollaway Architects’ Principal Partner to realise his own family home.

Tudor set to open new doors at 100% Design.

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Spectus Window Systems

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Safety, its a matter of tact.

Karcher expands its range of safety vaccum cleaners.

Spectus windows help transform iconic hotel into luxury seafront apartments.

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The Flooring Show

The UK’s favourite national flooring event is fast approaching.

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How to Re-Design your new Kitchen Space

Many older homes feature smaller kitchens which often don’t suit modern life, especially when homeowners are looking to create a large, open plan living area.

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Tasou Associates Breathes New Life Into Historic Hackney Almshouses

The full refurbishment of the Bishop Wood’s Almshouses in Hackney.

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100% Design 2019

The 25th anniversary of the UK’s leading design trade event.

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James Latham

Valchromat serves up award winning kitchen design.

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Minimising energy use in buildings, by improving thermal performance.

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UK Construction Week

How else will we meet new people, learn new things, find new ideas and discover new products?

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A contemporary extension in Buckinghamshire

An extension to a large family home was completed this Summer, featuring various contemporary Sieger® Systems installations.

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Kent Construction Expo

Building the future: technologies, opportunities and challenges.

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Hackney Residence

Loud. Architecture & Interior Design, was approached to transform a run-down property in Stoke Newington

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South East Construction Expo

Offering construction industry insight into surviving new challenges.

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Ben Huckerby Design Ltd

Ben Huckerby Design LTD are an award winning design studio,

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Landscape Show

The UK’s premier event for the industry returns to Battersea Park.

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Trex Decking

Smart and sophisticated decking solutions with Trex composite.

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The Cottage The Cottage is the culmination of over 5 years work by Guy Hollaway Architects’ Principal Partner to realise his own family home. Based on a lifetime of experience, the house features a collection of spaces that transform an 18th Century Cottage into a 21st Century family home.

Set within the Kentish countryside this is a house of two sides, a quintessential cottage to the front and an uncompromising kitchen, dining, living space to the rear.

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By Guy Hollaway

Before the retrofit the Cottage was already a picture of Kentish Charm, however, by modern standards it did not suit the aspirations of today’s living.

The project’s aim sought to fully renovate and adapt a non-listed cottage to bring it into the modern era and extend the life well into the next millennium - a juxtaposition of old and new was deliberately captured and a harmony between the two was fastidiously worked on.

A key concept behind the functionality of the living space was to challenge conventional thresholds between internal and external.

In contrast to the front of the house, the rear glazed façade slides to merge with the external living and pool area, resulting in a fusion of internal and external environments to become one larger, coexisting space.

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The garden, outbuilding and pool make the transition from the approach to the private garden seamlessly and strengthen the architectural intent of a limited material palette, reflecting the highest standards of craftsmanship and execution.

Without the usual constraints of client, contractor, budget or programme this project has allowed for each specific item to be considered in situ and developed to its most beautiful, practical and ultimately effortless resolution.

Allowing the design solutions to evolve through a collaborative and inherently flexible approach to building has allowed for this unique design led resolution to a complex and challenging brief.

‘The Cottage’ provided the opportunity to experiment within the role of Architect, by blurring the conventional boundaries between Client and Professional.

This fluid approach to delivering Guy’s family home, ultimately allowed for innovative solutions that could not be achieved through more traditional design processes.

This project exhibits a contrasting, yet harmonious architectural language that embraces the relationship between old and new and is expressed through a series of carefully considered glazed interfaces that have demanded the highest levels of craftsmanship to realise the end product.

Through this process GHA were able to test ideas and embrace the opportunity of a constantly evolving project, the product of which is an example of GHA’s passion and ability for delivering complexity and executing precision.

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Welcome to the retrofit revolution

Rising fuel bills are fast making insulation and secondary glazing essential for period properties.

Mitchell & Dickinson has developed groundbreaking solutions and its director Mukti Mitchell tells the story of glazing one of the most beautiful estates in the UK

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e’ve had significant experience of secondary glazing windows in period properties since we launched our unique CosyGlazing system seven years ago,’ says Mukti.

‘And ‘And while while we’ve we’ve secondary secondary glazed glazed lots lots of of domestic domestic properties, properties, an an area area for for development development has has been been working working with with listed listed buildings buildings on on private private estates. estates. We’re We’re currently currently in in the the third third year year of of insulating insulating the the entire entire village village of of Clovelly Clovelly on on the the North North Devon Devon coast, coast, with with three three years years remaining. remaining.

‘The ‘The stunning stunning listed listed village village by by the the sea sea gets gets aa battering battering from from the the elements elements in in winter, winter, and and so so the the objectives objectives of of estate estate owner owner John John Rous Rous were were to to improve improve warmth warmth and and comfort comfort 12 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk

for for tenants, tenants, reduce reduce heating heating bills bills and and raise raise the the Energy Energy Performance Performance Certificate Certificate (EPC) (EPC) ratings ratings to to EE or or above. above.

‘John ‘John commissioned commissioned aa number number of of test test properties properties before before proceeding proceeding with with the the insulation insulation of of the the entire entire village village of of 114 114 homes. homes. Due Due to to the the heritage heritage of of the the village, village, we we chose chose to to start start with with measures measures that that least least affected affected the the historic historic fabric fabric of of the the buildings. buildings.

‘We ‘We focused focused initially initially on on those those that that attract attract the the highest highest level level of of grants grants under under the the ECO ECO scheme, scheme, which which were were sloping sloping ceiling ceiling insulation insulation and and loft loft installation. installation. In In the the first first phase phase we we completed completed 50 50 properties properties with with these these two two measures, measures, complemented complemented by by draught draught proofing. proofing. In In phase phase two two we we added added an an advanced advanced secondary secondary glazing glazing system.’ system.’

Loft Loft insulation insulation isis relatively relatively straightforward, straightforward, but but key key concerns concerns are are avoiding avoiding burst burst pipes pipes

and and condensation. condensation. 100mm 100mm or or less less of of insulation insulation allows allows warmth warmth up up from from the the house house which which stops stops pipes pipes bursting, bursting, so so when when this this isis topped topped up up to to 300mm, 300mm, loft loft temperatures temperatures can can drop drop significantly. significantly. Therefore Therefore all all pipes pipes must must be be meticulously meticulously lagged, lagged, ensuring ensuring every every single single inch inch isis covered covered and and all all joints joints must must be be taped. taped.

Many Many bedrooms bedrooms in in the the village village have have either either aa small small area area of of flat flat ceiling ceiling above above the the middle middle of of the the room room and and sloping sloping ceilings ceilings going going down down from from there there to to aa low low solid solid wall, wall, or or vaulted vaulted ceilings. ceilings. The The slopes slopes have have no no more more than than aa sheet sheet of of plasterboard plasterboard between between the the room room and and the the space space between between the the rafters rafters through through which which external external temperature temperature air air flows flows up up to to the the loft loft to to keep keep the the rafters rafters and and beams beams in in good good condition. condition.  

‘Plasterboard ‘Plasterboard offers offers almost almost no no insulation insulation so so the the sloping sloping ceilings ceilings lose lose aa lot lot of of heat,’ heat,’ says says Mukti.

Mukti. ‘We ‘We decided decided that that the the best best insulating insulating technique technique for for Clovelly Clovelly was was to to screw screw 75mm 75mm PIR PIR board board onto onto the the room room side side of of the the sloping sloping ceilings, ceilings, followed followed by by plasterboard, plasterboard, and and then then re-plaster re-plaster and and paint.’ paint.’

Around Around 30 30 per per cent cent of of heat heat loss loss in in old old properties properties isis through through draughts, draughts, so so draught draught proofing proofing isis essential essential but but old old buildings buildings need need ventilation ventilation to to avoid avoid damp. damp. The The traditional traditional Clovelly Clovelly window window design design isis unusual unusual in in having having aa removable removable bead bead that that the the hinged hinged casements casements close close against, against, just just like like aa door door stop. stop. In In properties properties with with normal normal window window frames frames and and no no stop stop bead, bead, casements casements were were removed removed and and routed routed in in aa plastic plastic pile-carrier pile-carrier on on all all four four sides sides of of the the casement, casement, into into which which an an appropriatelyappropriatelysized sized concealed concealed brush brush can can be be inserted. inserted.

To To reach reach EE rating rating (39 (39 points), points), some some properties properties also also require require measures measures such such as as floor floor insulation insulation above above cellars, cellars, tank tank lagging lagging where where not not already already installed, installed, blocking blocking up up unused unused fireplaces fireplaces and and aa small small amount amount of of external external wall wall insulation. insulation.

‘The ‘The programme programme to to insulate insulate Clovelly Clovelly isis still still in in progress,’ progress,’ says says Mukti, Mukti, ‘and ‘and we’ve we’ve had had very very positive positive reports reports from from residents residents so so far. far. One One tenant, tenant, who who lives lives in in aa four-bedroom four-bedroom house, house, had had all all four four types types of of insulation insulation installed installed over over aa year year ago ago and and reported reported that that her her fuel fuel bills bills had had dropped dropped by by 50 50 per per cent, cent, from from £2,400 £2,400 per per year year to to £1,200.’ £1,200.’

Our award winning secondary glazing and insulation systems, created and installed by skilled craftsmen, mean you keep the period windows but lose the huge heating bills.

Call us to discuss your particular requirements and to arrange a site visit and estimate.

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Safety, it’s a matter of Tact.

Kärcher expands its range of safety vacuum cleaners and presents two new machines in the M and H class categories1.

Developed for use in the construction trade and industrial environments where there are large volumes of fine dust, this new generation of robust, wet and dry vacuum cleaners quickly make achieving maximum cleaning performance easy and safe.

Featuring the new sensor-controlled, automatic filter cleaning system (Tact), the vacuum cleaners detect when the flat pleated filter needs to be cleaned and quickly reverses the air flow, to blow air through the filter, enabling continuous operation for the user without any loss of suction power. They also optimally select the filter cleaning interval, depending on the quantity of dust being vacuumed: this enables large quantities of dust to be collected without the need for manual filter cleaning.

Suitable for collecting large volumes of safe as well as hazardous substances, such as asbestos dust, the PTFE-H flat pleated filter (HEPA 13) used in the H class models, is the first cleanable filter in a wet and dry vacuum cleaner for this dust class: with a filtration level of 99.995%.

As well as the outstanding features of our existing NT vacuum cleaners, these new models also include: electronic filter detection and air flow monitoring, so the vacuum cleaner only starts when the filter is correctly installed, which ensures optimal safety for the user. If the air flow falls below a certain value, a warning signal sounds that indicates a blockage or full container.

Thanks to its grounding conductor and conductive accessories users are effectively protected against an electrostatic charge, which can occur when vacuuming dry dusts.

Sturdy housing with a bumper at the front and large metal castors provide ultimate

Dust class L: Low-risk hazardous dusts such as lime or plaster dusts. Max. transmittance: ≤ 1.0%.

Dust class M: Medium-risk hazardous dusts such as wood (beech, oak) or paint dusts. Max. transmittance: < 0.1%.

Dust class H: High-risk hazardous dusts such as carcinogenic dusts or mould. Max. transmittance: < 0.005%.

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stability, transportability and a long service life – making it easier to move the equipment from site to site. The flat, non-slip top provides a secure hold for the user’s toolbox, and slots on the machine allow accessories to be stored securely.

Additionally, new bayonet locks and large clips on the floor nozzle allow the quick change of accessories between wet and dry applications, without the need for any tools.

The suction hose now connects directly into the container head allowing maximum use of the container space, and a significant reduction in noise when vacuuming small quantities of dust, making these machines a powerful ally.

The new range includes: NT 30/1 Tact Te M | NT 40/1 Tact Te M (110V or 240v) | NT 30/1 Tact Te H (110V or 240v) | NT 40/1 Tact Te L www.karcher.co.uk/dust

97% of construction workers are not fully aware of the risks associated with dust created on building sites.

Kärcher is proud to introduce two new wet and dry safety vacuum cleaners into our H and M categories, which feature improved filter technology, to help control dust and protect you and others around you. www.karcher.co.uk/dust

Editor’s Choice

NEW TEXTILE DIFFUSER PANELS IMPROVE INTERIOR CLIMATE New from KE Fibertec, the specialists in textile ducts for HVAC systems, is a textile diffuser for suspended ceiling systems.

The new diffusers known as FBS panels have been developed to provide draught-free air distribution for suspended ceilings and a better alternative solution to the normal ceiling grilles which generate draughts and accumulate huge amounts of dust.

The New Meraki Collection from CTD Architectural Tiles New for 2019, CTD Architectural Tiles has introduced the Meraki collection. Combining a multitude of colours, shapes, sizes and patterns, the new porcelain wall and floor tiles are guaranteed to create statement features within any manner of commercial or residential space.

to be creative with colour and pattern on both walls and floors.

With the choice of a plain finish or two linear patterns, the tiles allow for true flexibility in design, enabling designers to create standout focal points in any residential or commercial setting.

An eye-catching hexagonal shaped tile available in eight colourways, the Meraki range offers the opportunity

CTD Architectural Tiles www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk 0800 021 4835

Ideal for schools, offices, healthcare and other high comfort environments the system operates at a lower pressure than that of standard ceiling diffusers thus optimising energy efficiency. Fresh air is evenly distributed across the entire surface of the panel which results in a healthy indoor environment without problems of draught.

The FBS panels are made of flame retardant textile material with impermeable panel tops so that the air is distributed into the room and not above the ceiling. The entire visible surface is used actively for air distribution. From an aesthetic point of view the textile material of the FBS panels can be specified in standard colours of white or light grey to blend with the ceiling finish or in a range of special colours to make a statement or echo another colour theme within an interior.

Further information on the new FBS panels is available KE Fibertec by calling 02380 740751, by emailing info@ke-fibertec.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at www.kefibertec.co.uk

A new sales brochure presents the Cistermiser infrared urinal control valve

Luxury multi-million pound apartments light up London’s skyline – thanks to Waterloo Apartments complete with floor-toceiling glazing, stunning views and luxury resident facilities including a swimming pool and cinema, have sold in London.

Riverlight occupies a prime central London location directly fronting the River Thames and comprises a group of six pavilions ranging from 12 to 20 storeys in height.

As part of the multi-million pound project, air distribution products were supplied by expert manufacturers, Waterloo Air Products plc.

Each building featured bespoke glazing and inverted balconies to increase daylight and maximise views of the river. To create the

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perfect living environment for new owners, Waterloo’s air terminal devices were fitted inside five of the six buildings. Waterloo delivered aesthetically-pleasing linear bar grilles which were integrated at a high level in every room.

Maximising space and ensuring each grille was finished to a high specification was of paramount importance to Waterloo.

Consideration had to be given to each of the separate apartment blocks and, in a bid to minimise disruption, work was carried out in organised phases. Waterloo staggered manufacture and delivery to the London site to facilitate the needs of the developer. www.waterloo.co.uk

Cistermiser’s market-leading IRC® infrared urinal flushing control valve is fully detailed in an informative new sales brochure, designed for ease of use by specifiers, installers and merchant counter staff.

Fitted together with a robust and proven brass-bodied solenoid valve assembly, the IRC® sensor now features a compact body shape, an economy mode option to provide even greater water savings, a new-style mounting bracket for recessed installations and an improved design which allows clients to replace batteries in convenient fashion by simply removing the front fascia to access the battery compartment.

The IRC® employs motion-sensing infrared to automatically control the flushing of cistern-fed urinals, minimise water wastage and ensure compliance with Water Regulations. When the PIR sensor detects movement, the solenoid valve is activated, allowing water into the cistern.

“Flexibility underpins the continued success of our best-selling IRC®,” says Cistermiser’s Marketing Manager Mark Schlotel. “The

sensor is adaptable and can be pipe, wall or ceiling mounted, surface-mounted or recessed to conceal the unit and reduce the risk of vandalism. The IRC® can be battery or mains-powered and batteries can also be used to provide back-up to mains supply, if required.”

The IRC® is WRAS approved and designed with practicality in mind.

Communicative green, amber or red LED status alerts guide installers and end users to ensure ease of commissioning, testing and confirmation of water-saving operating mode. www.cistermiser.co.uk

Structural canopies & statement buildings designed to last With over 50 years experience, Fordingbridge are the industry leaders in the design & build of structurally calculated architectural canopies & bold timber framed buildings

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Editor’s Choice

Community centre heralds a New Beginning, thanks to Armstrong Ceilings A year after it won Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ competition for an admirable cause to win a new ceiling, a community centre in West Yorkshire is heralding a New Beginning for local residents.

The Space Field Lane is a £480,000 renovation project using Armstrong’s ultra-green Dune eVo ceiling tiles. The community centre had lain empty for almost seven years, on the Field Lane estate in Rastrick near Halifax.

Dune eVo is the next evolution in ceiling tiles. Fully recyclable, it provides class-leading aesthetics and improved acoustic performance through a new surface which is both brighter and smoother. It is also the first ceiling system in the industry to gain Cradle To Cradle accreditation.

The project was entered for Armstrong’s eVoNewBeginnings competition by the project’s coordinator Neil Hardaker of Pickles Architecture in Brighouse.

The competition for up to 250m2 of Dune eVo tiles and grid plus up to three days of free installation by a member of Armstrong’s national network of approved Omega installers was promoted through Armstrong’s social media sites (LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest).

Open to any non-commercial project in the UK and Ireland that serves a community, it was judged by two internal and one external judge, with the winner being the project they thought most deserved a charitable helping hand. The Space Field Lane was selected as the winner by judges Sara Rees, head of fundraising at the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity (Armstrong’s chosen charity for 2018), Armstrong sales director Graham Taylor and Armstrong HR director Sara Carter.

More information is accessible via the Armstrong Ceilings website www.armstrongceilings.com/ commercial/en-gb/.

Radianz - quartz Surfaces Inspired by delicate, wispy bright white clouds, the Cirrus collection from premium quartz surface brand, Radianz offers the most natural and elegant marble-effect worktops on the market. The opulent surfaces are cleverly designed to deliver on both appearance and capability in the bathroom and kitchen space.

Packed with beautifully sporadic veining and subtle grains, the Cirrus collection is an excellent example of how a neutral surface can enhance the elegance and details in a bathroom interior and act as a stylish focal point. The collection is combined with inflections of warm beige and grey tones for a wonderfully detailed surface.

The high-density, non-porous composite surfaces from Radianz provide the refined feel and appearance of natural stone with added practical benefits. Providing a seamless look, Radianz offers a stylish finish to a bathroom interior along with many hygienic and aesthetic benefits, including the reduction of mould and grease, which develops between traditional bathroom tiles. Boasting scratch and heat resistance qualities, the exceptional material is extremely durable and easy to clean, providing the perfect surface for a table, bathroom or kitchen surface. www.radianzquartzeurope.com radianz.eu@lottechem.com

DML Expanded Metal Lathing Hits 100,000 Sheets a year!

Introducing Aria: The New Iconic Surface Formica Group releases a bold new range for sophisticated kitchens Aria™ is the latest innovative surface from iconic manufacturer Formica Group. Developed to be the ideal alternative to natural and engineered stone, it is aesthetically faithful to its real life counterparts.

It combines the beauty of natural materials with a highly engineered development process; an elegant, hard-wearing solid core enabling aspirational homeowners to create the kitchen they’ve always dreamed of, providing a generous lifespan of luxury.

There are three colour ranges to transform any kitchen space – natural whites, cool greys and modern blacks – while classic designs incorporate marble veining,

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This summer, construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is celebrating the production of its one hundred thousandth ‘DML’ Expanded Metal Lathing sheet.

The UK’s most versatile reinforcement mesh option, available in a sheet size of 2400 x 700 x 0.40.

granite textures and engineered stone patterns. Versatile and striking, Aria presents a premium look for kitchens that both delights and fascinates. www.formica.com

The bead and mesh range from Simpson Strong-Tie is going from strength to strength, increasing in popularity as builders opt for a solution to suit a wider variety of applications. The DML is easy to install and comfortably capable for many internal and external purposes.

UK Marketing Manager, Kyle Perry explains: “Our DML is something of a fan favourite; used as a general purpose reinforcement mesh,

helping prevent cracking occur, when different materials meet. We can also provide this galvanised for internal use or stainless steel to fight those unforgiving weather conditions externally. Made in the UK at our head office and manufacturing facility in Tamworth, it’s a marvel and a joy to watch the efficiency these are being made with by our very skilled team – making the DML an easy fit for most situations. The rate we’re making them, we will be producing enough DML next year to go from our head office to Edinburgh, Scotland!’’

In stock and on the shelf now, helping you build safer, stronger structures.

Visit strongtie.co.uk for more information.

Over 13 Schöck product variants at Hendon Waterside Minimising energy use in buildings, by improving thermal performance of the building envelope, has become increasingly important in the drive for sustainability and energy efficiency. And the prevention of thermal bridging is critical with structural attachments such as balconies. Ineffectual insulation at the connection points means local heat loss, with more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building. And while this is an important aspect of thermal bridging, there are other issues. Low internal surface temperatures in the area of the thermal bridge can cause condensation.

Leading not only to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials such as insulation products or plasterboard, but the potentially serious occurrence of mould growth. So for any large-scale project involving a variety of different balcony types, the prevention of thermal bridging is particularly important.

Challenging variety of balcony types One current project with a challenging variety of balconies is Hendon Waterside in North West London, a mixed tenure development. Situated alongside the Brent Reservoir (known locally as the Welsh Harp after a public house which used to stand nearby), the scheme involves the regeneration of a 1960s housing estate being built in six phases and scheduled for completion in 2027.

The masterplan will deliver around 2100 new homes consisting of social, affordable and private housing. These are being constructed in twenty-three blocks, varying in height from three to twenty-three storeys – along with an imposing tower building of twenty-eight storeys. Also planned are new public parks, a primary school, community centre and commercial space for small cafes or shops.

Hundreds of variants in the Isokorb range

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The many balconies involved vary in their design demands and to ensure that thermal bridging is minimised, Schöck has supplied over thirteen different product variants. As the leading international supplier of structural thermal breaks, Schöck has a solution to practically every connectivity detail with the hundreds of variants available in its Isokorb range.

In addition to concrete-to-concrete, the comprehensive Isokorb range also offers solutions for concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel – and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. A requirement that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for residential buildings, is easily met by incorporating the Isokorb. The range also complies with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2012, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration. There is also the security of independent BBA Certification.

The products at Hendon are for concreteto-concrete and provide optimum solutions by using varying tension bar arrangements. For example, one type provides cantilever balcony connections and transfers both negative moments and positive shear forces. Another is a load-bearing thermal break element for transferring shear forces on supported balconies, recessed balconies and for occasional peak shear forces. Others transfer positive shear forces with point support, or transfer positive shear forces with point support and zero stress connection.

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Five reasons not to miss this year’s UK Construction Week We all know we need to get out more.

How else will we meet new people, learn new things, find new ideas and discover new products? By taking advantage of UK Construction Week (UKCW) at the NEC on 8-10 October, you can tick off all the above at one event.

1. People and products If you need to source a new heat pump, an innovative sustainable material, and outdoor kitchen or even the latest BIM software, then look no further than UKCW. With over 10,000 products being showcased, everything you need is under one roof. You can connect with exhibitors beforehand via the exhibitors’ portal and to help with meetings, there’s a new networking lounge with free WIFI. MaterialDistrict are back for a second year at UKCW and will be exhibiting within the Surfaces and Materials area of the show.

They will be showcasing products made from recycled plastic, bamboo, glass, and coffee grinds. Other exhibitors include Marley Plumbing and Drainage with a range of above and below ground plumbing and drainage products for residential and commercial properties. Easy-Trim will be there discussing their liquid, waterproof membrane Polyurecoat, while Rawlplug is celebrating its 100 years of expertise in fixings, fasteners and tools.

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2. Digital innovation and MMC This year UKCW is shining a spotlight on the serious change-makers in construction.

To aid the search, a new Innovation Zone has been established in partnership with the Construction Innovation Hub (the Hub).

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is also a strong theme at the show. Full-scale builds will be erected onsite with live demos of MMC technology in action.

3. Learn from the experts UKCW brings together more than 300 expert speakers including Mark Farmer who is spearheading policy initiatives on MMC, Chandru Dissanayeke, director of building safety reforms at MHCLG, and Keith Waller, programme director at the Construction Innovation Hub. There will also be more than 150 hours of CPD content covering themes such as fire safety, health and wellbeing and sustainability. And there’s a new Careers Centre offering workshops on apprenticeships, staff retention, diversity and new talent.

5. Celebrations and a beer festival The show hosts the UKCW Role Model of the year, the new Building Trades Awards with Fix Radio and the new UKCW Construction Awards. Unwind each day at the Beer Festival and don’t forget the ‘Rockaoke’ on Wednesday night.

UKCW is made up of: Build sponsored by Easy-Trim, Building Tech, Civils, Energy and HVAC, Surface and Materials, and Timber.

It also features Concrete Expo (8-9 October only) and Grand Designs Live (9-10 October only)

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A contemporary extension in Buckinghamshire An extension to a large family home in Buckinghamshire was completed this Summer which featured various contemporary SiegerÂŽ Systems installations. The extension was designed with the original proportions of the home in mind in order to create a subtle addition that blended nicely with the existing building fabric.

The spacious family home benefitted from many existing large window and door systems, including a patio door arrangement to one side of the property. However, the homeowners sought to build a stronger connection to their garden through a tasteful and subtle extension at the rear of the property.

Internally, the ground floor living spaces were extended to create a large open-plan kitchen/ dining room and living space that benefitted from a beautiful influx of natural light from the newly installed SiegerÂŽ glazing systems.

By opening up the living space in this way, the homeowners can enjoy an indooroutdoor living environment with a seamless transition between these spaces through the flush aluminium glass sliding doors.

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To further enhance the levels of light within the property, a Sieger速 40 roof lantern was installed. The slim design of this aluminium roof lantern enables the home to benefit from a contemporary feature that is in keeping with the whole home extension project.

During this project the Sieger速 contracts team worked closely with the builder to overcome the challenge of installing aluminium sliding doors with uneven sliding panes meeting each other; because with this design, there was a two-track sliding door meeting a three-track sliding door. With the Sieger速 Slim Sliding Door, uneven numbers

of sliding doors can be designed to meet each other at a corner joint to suit the design of buildings that have an opening with one side wider than the other.

The Sieger速 Slim Sliding Door boasts an outstanding sightline of only 20mm, one of the most minimal sightlines available on the market. Slim sightlines like these enable the occupants to enjoy outstanding views of the garden and surrounding landscape with minimal visual obstruction.

Another impressive feature of these slimline aluminium sliding doors is the ability to hide the top and side framed within the finishes of the ceiling and walls finishes.

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Alongside the slim sliders, 2 slim framed windows arrangements were installed. These aluminium window arrangements used the award-winning SiegerÂŽ Casement Window system to continue the slim framed aesthetic seen with the slim sliders. The window configurations were varied, with one set featuring fixed panes and the other with top hung aluminium windows.

This architectural design successfully continues the existing finish of the property while injecting a sense of modernity. By using SiegerÂŽ aluminium windows and doors, the homeowners were able to achieve beautifully uninterrupted views of their garden and the highly sought-after indoor-outdoor living environment.

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Helifix non-disruptive masonry repairs restore Welsh period cottage Helifix engineers have designed sympathetic non-disruptive repairs for a Grade II listed period cottage in South Wales which was suffering from a number of defects, including outward movement of the gable end wall, internal cracking along the ceiling lines and cracking over the front door entrance.

The Helifix product range and associated Repair Details provided lateral restraint and restored structural integrity to the damaged masonry leaving the cottageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original aesthetics and materials intact.

Deep masonry beams were created across the full width of the gable wall by bonding pairs of stainless steel HeliBars into slots cut above and below the first and second floor joists. These stabilised and reinforced the masonry and addressed the cracking over the front door. SockFix stainless steel anchors were then inserted into clearance holes drilled within the Helibeam zone, through the rubble-filled wall and the first two parallel floor joists. The concealed repairs were completed quickly and caused minimal disturbance to the property fabric, the inhabitants or neighbouring properties.

Tel: 020 8735 5200 Email: sales@helifix.co.uk Web: www.helifix.co.uk

Helifix adds to its vast portfolio of Masonry Repair Details

Structural repair specialist, Helifix, has recently made an addition to its extensive range of over 100 Repair Details, which give full technical and installation information on how to overcome a wide variety of structural faults.

The new Repair Detail, RD WT35, gives guidance on how to connect a new timber frame to an existing masonry wall, when the new timber stud is erected within an existing masonry building and there is no access to install wall ties from the outside.

This Helifix repair detail can accommodate large cavity width variations by using stainless steel RetroTies. These fixings produce a secure mechanical connection in the masonry wall and are bonded into the timber frame with

CrackBond TE resin. Resulting in no external work or scaffolding required and the outer face of the wall left unmarked.

Every repair detail features drawings and provides details of the required products and tooling, specification notes and a step by step guide on how to undertake each repair using concealed installation techniques.

The full range of Repair Details can be viewed, and individually downloaded, on the Helifix website at www.helifix.co.uk/downloads.

The site also contains full Helifix product information, brochures, applications, case studies and installation videos.

Helifix. Tel. 020 8735 5200 email. info@helifix.co.uk Web. www.helifix.co.uk

Garador launch new Sectional doors Garador has introduced Duragrain, an entirely new range of sectional garage doors. Duragrain is a completely new concept where a realistic timber, natural stone or metal illustration is printed onto the outside steel surface of the garage door. These new designs offer customers a more graphical alternative to the paint and timber effect finishes currently available.

The development of this new printing technology opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for garage door panel design.

Garadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Duragrain range includes

24 decorative colour finishes comprised of 5 incredibly realistic natural stone decors, 18 authentic treated timber decors and 1 metal decor.

Duragrain is only be available on Garador Premium Linear Large door styles, and the door will be fully insulated with PU-foam at 42mm thick, making the door ideal for properties where the garage is used as a workshop or gym or for storing equipment.

Find out more by calling Garador on 01935 443797 or visit www.garador.co.uk

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Editor’s Choice The NEW ProtecWork Protective Clothing From Snickers Workwear Fully accredited, advanced Protective Wear for heat and flame, electrostatic and chemical risk environments from the UK’s leading workwear innovator.

ProtecWork is a new collection of protective working clothes and accessories from Snickers Workwear, which has developed out of over 40 years leading the workwear industry - and through close consultation with users and employers in the railway and energy sectors around Europe.

The market-leading risk-protection properties of the clothing are integral components of the extensive range of Base-, Mid- and Top-Layer garments for men and women that combine well with the Snickers Workwear hallmarks of best-in-class durability, comfort, ergonomics and fit.

Fully accredited as appropriate to a variety of risk and weather conditions such as heat and flame, electrostatic, chemical and bad weather working environments, all the garments are manufactured from tailor-made fabrics designed to respond to the demands and risk factors of the conditions in which they’re worn.

NEW from Solid Gear the Onyx Safety Shoes and Boots Great value safety footwear with the unique BOA closure system for maximum comfort.

So with over 60 different garments and accessories to choose from, you can make sure you get the right protection, visibility, flexibility, comfort and durability.

Check out the new Snickers ProtecWork range to fit your workday and well-being on site.

For more information on the new ProtecWork products, visit www.snickersworkwear.co.uk alternatively, call the Snickers Workwear Helpline on 01484 854788.

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Loose-fit Stretch Trousers for Maximum Mobility On-site Hi-tech stretch fabrics and ergonomic designs ensure close quarter mobility at work.

With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably.

The new stretchy work trousers for men have a loose fit for a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel, with stretch Cordura for increased durability as well as improved ventilation and close quarter mobility. What’s more, the new slim-fit work trousers for women are shaped to fit the female anatomy.

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The ergonomic ‘women’s fit’ includes wider hips and a narrower waist for a street-wise, fashionable look with optimal comfort and freedom of movement built-in.

So check out these newest designs – the optimal choice for craftsmen and women who need to get their jobs done comfortably on site.

Getting information on the Snickers’ new stretch work trousers is easy.

You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or info@snickersworkwear.co.uk

Nowadays, good safety footwear is part and parcel of a comfortable day’s work on site – just like good working clothes and quality hand tools.

Combining maximum comfort and protection with a robust and durable design, Solid Gear’s Onyx is available as a shoe or a boot and ideal for different types of on-site work.

This EN-accredited footwear has a modern-looking style that integrates a seamless upper and Cordura reinforcements with a poured polyeurethane midsole, a breathable footbed and strong rubber outsole

for maximum grip on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Metal-free protection comes from the fiberglass toecap and penetration board for extra personal safety.

What’s more, the unique BOA Closure System – used on many top-brand sports shoes - distributes the pressure of the fastened shoe evenly across your feet to ensure a glove-like fit all day for maximum comfortable protection.

To get more information on Solid Gear - the Next Generation of Safety Footwear - visit the website at www.solidgearfootwear.com alternatively, call the Hultafors Group UK Helpline on 01484 854788.

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Building The Future: Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges The South East’s leading construction event returns to the Kent Event Centre on October 3rd, when Kent Construction EXPO brings together 2,000+ construction professionals, contractors, developers and specialist suppliers to the sector.

Brought to you by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Kent County Council and Medway Council, this major annual gathering offers a fantastic line-up of speakers, alongside the South East’s largest exhibition of construction suppliers: providing a unique opportunity for you to get the inside track on major infrastructure projects and the latest industry developments, while making valuable new contacts and building your business.

We already have a great programme line-up confirmed, with inspirational keynotes and practical workshops that will provide you with fresh insights into current construction industry challenges and opportunities on the horizon as well as emerging technologies, practices and innovations - helping you to keep up to date and thrive in the years ahead.

Back by popular demand, our roundtable stream provides a focussed platform for discussion where you will have the opportunity to share your challenges and opportunities, hear your peer’s points of view and learn from their experiences, ask questions and voice an opinion.

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See below for just a few of the hot topics and sector trends that will feature on the programme this year: • Collaboration & New Ways of Working Together

This year’s information-packed event creates a unique environment for sharing best practice and real-life experiences. Attendees can benefit from: • Over 200 market-leading exhibitors

• Environmental Issues

• 600 FREE meet-the-buyer appointments with leading contractors, suppliers and government departments

• Digital Construction & Emerging Technologies

• Latest updates on government infrastructure projects

• Disruptive Forces: AI, AR, Drones & Robots

• Invaluable networking opportunities to build and maintain business relationships

• Sustainability

• Building Offsite/ Modular Construction • Local developments, projects and initiatives • Addressing Mental Health • R&D Tax Relief • Digital Marketing • Obtaining Planning Consent on Strategic and Brownfield Sites • Procurement & the Supply Chain • VAT changes to the Construction sector • Women in Construction

• Latest updates on government infrastructure projects • Live Demo Areas showcasing the most dynamic and innovative products in the industry • Big Networking Breakfast with a focus on how the evolving digital world will affect the construction industry • Post-Event Gala Dinner, the perfect way to unwind, network and celebrate excellence within the industry. After-dinner speaker is former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno. Book now to avoid disappoint, over 75% booked already!

• The Skills Shortage: Skills, Apprenticeships and Training • Kent Construction: Opportunities, Threats and Performance vs. the National Outlook • Innovation

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Coatings, Sealants & Paints

TeknosPro for a professional finish on heritage projects When looking for super high-tech. quality coatings for heritage projects, look no further than TeknosPro. The brand is well known across the professional decorating arena for its durable, long lasting, waterborne coatings.

AeroTherm AeroTherm is a revolutionary, 1.0 mm thick, insulation plaster that reflects the heat from any radiated thermal source back on itself, at the speed of light!

AeroTherm saves as much as 35% of heating energy, being of particular interest for treating solid wall or hard to insulate buildings, without changes to the buildings’ external appearance, or loss of internal room space.

Manufactured from 3M, glass microspheres and Aerogel, AeroTherm exceeds energy savings of older insulation methods, producing a more comfortable living space and more uniform floor to ceiling

heat distribution, achieved at lower heating thermostat settings.

Applied using conventional plastering techniques, AeroTherm can be painted or papered over, for a final finish.

AeroTherm creates warm walls, eliminating conditions where condensation and subsequent mould growth occurs.

Independently tested and certified, AeroTherm has a minimum life expectancy in excess of 25 years. www.aerotherm.co.com info@aerotherm.co.com 01202 854767

As a specialist paint manufacturer with an impressive worldwide pedigree, TeknosPro has a strong commitment to environmental issues and produces coatings with sustainability at their core.

The products are engineered to meet the diverse needs of today’s modern world while also offering protection for historic sites.

The coatings are manufactured to enhance and protect, helping to maintain and extend the life of materials, saving wasteful replacement and the consequent use of natural resources.

Waterborne paints are ideal for use on heritage sites as they have low-to-no odour, low VOCs, and contain a synthetic resin which

is not light sensitive, and so the colours do not fade like their oil based counterparts.

These sustainable coatings are fast drying and incredibly durable.

Examples include TeknosPro’s WOODEX AQUA range which offers long-lasting stains for wooden exteriors protecting them from extreme weather, while the FUTURA AQUA portfolio of opaque paints can be used on wooden interiors and exteriors as well as radiators and other metal surfaces.

For further information, and to find a full list of stockists, visit www.teknospro.co.uk or call Teknos on 01869 208005.

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Perfect for all internal and external timbers which are out of contact with the ground, the microemulsion water based formulation emits zero VOC’s and is quick drying, non flammable and conforms to BS EN Certification.

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Dursilite: The impressive coatings range from Mapei It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects.

The water-based paint is suitable for use on different types of internal surfaces as well as partially covered external surfaces protected against direct sunlight and rain.

Dursilite creates an attractive finish with a smooth, velvety, matt surface.

Maximising Sealing Applications Bond It, one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has now introduced the tried and tested WP100 Oxime Silicone formulation into its range of LMN products as a bigger, 400ml cartridge, aimed specifically at sealant applicators.

Available in 7 colours: white, anthracite, buff, black, brick red, dark anthracite and mid grey for matching to an array of profiles, this is the perfect exterior silicone for uPVC window and door frame

installations, offering rapid curing and excellent adhesion properties. Cerified low Meko and contains additional uPVC adhesion promoters meaning sealing jobs can be completed in record time.

Premium quality, competitively priced and more efficient for larger installations.

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With its special formulation, Dursilite is particularly suitable for painting all types of cementitious, lime and gypsum substrates which require an excellent permeability to water vapour, and a high degree of long-lasting protection.

Dursilite, supplied in 5kg and 20kg plastic drums, can be applied with a brush, roller or by spray on a dry coat of Malech primer or Dursilite Base Coat primer. Typical application comprises of at least two coats, with a recoat time at around 6-12 hours in accordance with the humidity and temperature of the environment, and in any case, when the previous coat is completely dry.

With excellent coverage, it also has a high whiteness level for internal walls, and is the ideal solution for repainting.

For long-lasting protection, high washability and low dirt pick-up level, this Mapei offering is available in a wide range of colours, created using the ColorMap® automatic colouring system.

For more information about our Dursilite range, or to request one of our new coatings brochures, visit www.mapei.co.uk or contact us on 0121 508 6970.

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Hackney Residence When London based architecture studio, Loud. Architecture & Interior Design, was approached to transform a run-down property in Stoke Newington, its founder Kate Clare jumped at the chance to not only bring the property’s construction and design into the 21st Century, but to also pay homage to Hackney’s industrial history.

The Victorian-era property located in the centre of the leafy green borough of Hackney had been left in ruin for a number of years, requiring dire need of modernisation to transform the space into a bright dwelling with captivating design features for a young, growing family. An extension was added to both the rear and side of the property to align with the neighbouring property’s extension and was angled from the neighbour’s wall back to meet the house in a sympathetic way.

Speaking of the build, Kate Clare Managing Director at Loud. Architecture & Interior Design said: “Our brief was to design a property that had a hard appearance on the outside, which was in keeping with the dark extensions that have been erected along the rear elevations of Kersley Road, whilst also creating a softer more playful feel inside that maximised the amount of natural light available.”

The thermally broken dark grey doors blend into the charred timber cladding of the extension to create a visual unity when the on-trend Crittal style steel doors are closed, whilst also being a nod to Hackney’s industrial past.

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This manufacturing influence can be seen throughout the exterior and interior of the home, delicately balanced by the influx of soft lighting that inundates the property to offset the bold dark appearance of the rear façade. This was achieved through the specification and installation of windows and rooflights throughout the extension to not only maximise as much natural light into the property as possible, but also provide adequate ventilation. Three Roof Maker Luxlite® roof windows were installed in the rear extension, as well as a Fixed Flat Rooflight for the corridor between the extension and existing property.

Kate commented, “Roof Maker’s Luxlite® roof windows were chosen for the extension due to the sleek design of the rooflights as they offer maximum glazing with a minimal frame, offering a flush appearance when facing the property from the garden. The rooflights offer an impressive U-value, combined with aluminium frames to offer exceptional heat insulation, whilst the mechanical opening helps with ventilation, which is ideal for a kitchen area.”

In total the project took eight months to complete, with Kate and the owners working closely together throughout the entire process to create a unique family home designed to meet the wide ranging needs of modern day life. The contemporary, quirky interior touches add a sense of the owner’s personality, from the chequerboard encaustic entrance tiles to strategically placed pocket doors to capitalise on all available space.

Kate concluded: “This was a really unique project to work on and it was a pleasure to be part of transitioning the home from a tired, dilapidated property into a modern, fun family home. It was essential that we offered a balance between the harsh materials and style of the industrial influences, which was perfectly offset by the abundance of natural light and nature inspired designs.”

To find out more about Roof Maker and its range of rooflights, visit www.roof-maker.com or call 0116 214 5399.

Coatings, Sealants & Paints

In the first completed function room, the Clubroom, three shades of Claypaint are used: Gregory’s Den on the walls, White Clay on the mouldings and Seagull on the ceilings.

Gregory’s Den Claypaint evokes a relaxing atmosphere in this holiday apartment lounge.

Listed building can breathe again After more than 60 years as a school Grade II Listed Moreton House in Bideford, north Devon, has been returned to family ownership. The 100 room property will offer both holiday apartments and function rooms.

Claypaint is a unique, clay based emulsion. Its advanced technology maximises the natural properties of clay to create a high performance, highly breathable paint that covers exceptionally well and gives a distinctive, ultra matt finish.

Cement repairs and vinyl paints had caused a lot of damp to build up inside the walls, damaging the plaster and wood. In many places moisture was trapped behind the paint.

Being free of oils and acrylics, Claypaint is virtually VOC free and does not give off any toxic emissions. That means it is safer for the health of building occupants as well as the environment. Its eco credentials include the stringent EU Ecolabel.

Internally, the walls are either lath and plaster or lime plastered stone, both of which are being repaired or renewed as necessary with lime plaster.

Earthborn’s Claypaint was specified to prevent future damp problems by ensuring the internal walls can breathe.

Claypaint is available in Earthborn’s signature palette of 72 shades. Bespoke colours can be developed through the nationwide network of Earthborn stockists.

This holiday apartment bathroom features Rocky Horse Claypaint.

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Earthborn Silicate used for medieval hall house A listed north Devon home, built around 1550, has been given a contemporary look thanks to its redecoration with Earthborn paints.

Custom Filtration Solutions Croft Filters have been supplying custom filtration and separation solutions for over 33 years.

Throughout this time Croft has developed a reputation for their quality, bespoke service through manufacturing a variety of products for a range of different industries including: Construction, Energy and Water.

Croft can manufacture filters in any shape or design, these include: cones, baskets, screens and disc filters amongst others. Products are available in wire mesh,

wedge wire and perforated plate, depending on the specifications.

Croft continues to expand their product range; from self-cleaning filters to filter housings and metal 3D printed components.

Custom Perforated Plate: Croft also supply perforated plate used for infill / balustrade panels within the construction industry.

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The previous owners limewashed it inside and out, but current owner Simon Clarke said: “The house is built of Devon cob, a clay soil based building material. It’s important that these old, natural walls can breathe, to prevent damage caused by moisture build up. So I needed breathable paints, but I didn’t want to use limewash again. I wanted to create a more contemporary feel, use a wider palette of colours and avoid the regular repainting that’s needed with limewash.”

Simon’s research drew him to Earthborn paints, which can be used straight over existing limewash.

He selected Earthborn’s Ecopro Silicate Masonry system for the external walls.

The Ecopro Silicate Masonry System offers a durable, easy to use alternative to limewash and conventional masonry paints.

The result is a very hard wearing, water and weather resistant barrier. It offers the same high levels of breathability as limewash but is easier to use and lasts much longer.

Useful for any porous mineral surface, Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint gives a classic matt finish that will not yellow with time. It even helps prevent algae growth and mould.

For further information visit: www.earthbornpaints.co.uk

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South East Construction Expo 2019 offers construction industry insight into surviving new challenges South East Construction Expo 2019 will be held at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly on 26th September. The trade show will showcase the region’s largest range of construction products and services and is a ‘must visit’ for anyone in development, property and construction.

The day will kick off with the Sussex Construction Forum with the Sussex Chamber of Commerce and will feature Michaela Wain, BBC Apprentice Runner Up 2017 and owner of Design and Build UK, and Tim Norwood, from Gatwick Airport.

The day will be packed with industry leading keynote speakers, great exhibitors, brilliant networking opportunities, high quality workshops, plus the latest news on projects and developments across the UK. Also, not to be missed is the free Meet the Buyer, with over 600 appointments.

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Big name businesses already involved include Balfour Beatty, BAM, Glenigan, Builders Conference, Willmott Dixon, Galliford Try, Sunninghill, Logan Construction and Westridge Construction Ltd. SOUTH EAST CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 2019 This year, the Expo is also holding the South East Construction Awards and is open for entries, which will be celebrated at the Expo dinner.

Carole Black said, “We don’t have an awards scheme in the region to celebrate our heroes in this industry and so we have an exciting panel of judges and seeking entries for six categories, ranging from best construction project to best architectural design, best contractor to best supplier.

We are also looking to celebrate women in the industry and want to reward the best apprentice on a construction project in the South East.”

Businesses in the sector wishing to get involved in the Expo and the Awards as a sponsor, trade stand, delegate on the day or entry for the awards, can find out more and register for details at: www.constructionexpouk.co.uk Twitter @ConstructExpo or Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/4530020/ South East Construction Expo 2019 will take place at South of England Event Centre, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Thursday 26th September 8.30 am - 4 pm, with details of the awards and the dinner at www.constructionexpoawards.co.uk

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Ben Huckerby Design LTD Ben Huckerby Design LTD are an award winning design studio, In a purpose built showroom environment based in Leeds City centre. Collaborating with several other prestigious partners enabling them to offer the full design experience in one prime location.

They were instructed earlier this year to commence with a full programme of refurbishment on this three bedroomed city centre apartment situated on the river Aire in the heart of Leeds city centre. The client wanted a totally bespoke interior, that was not only individual to themselves, but to every other offering on the current Leeds residential market.

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At the start of any project, Ben Huckerby Design assesses the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement and studies their lifestyle in order to deliver their dream home that is not only aesthetically beautiful, but works practically for their everyday life.

As a design practice BHD always advise their clients regarding interior changes that may be deemed to affect the resale value of the property. In this case turning a third bedroom into a bespoke walk in wardrobe and adding more floor space to the second guest bedroom and hallway was the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference.

What started out as a simple kitchen progressed into a full apartment remodelling, as the original developerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specification for this apartment was completed in 2007 the clients felt it was starting to look rather tired and dated, and in desperate need of renovation. The BHD team left no aspect of this apartment untouched. www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 37

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With clever interior remodelling, the new two bedroomed luxury apartment now boasts a grand master suite with a very impressive en-suite with steam enclosure and integrated waterproof television and fully fitted dressing room.. The Guest Bedroom has been extended by using space from bedroom three and now includes a bespoke inbuilt wardrobe and high gloss dressing table. Within the internal living area large format porcelain tiles provide a seamless link between all the living areas. The clients wanted a timeless opulent scheme, teamed with all the gadgets required for modern living. This Apartment has an almost 360 degree of the Leeds skyline from its large terrace.

The Terrace, clad with a luxurious faux grass and contemporary stylish furniture, is the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine, before venturing into the hot tub.

The apartment has been brought into the 21st century with a state of the art lighting system that can be operated from anywhere in the world along with fully automated blinds, for when the evening sun floods into the interior. Teamed with high quality workmanship this Penthouse has now rightfully earned the title of the highest specified apartment in the city centre.

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Tudor Set to Open New Doors at 100% Design The Tudor Door Company will be showcasing its extensive range of internal doors at the 100% design show, the UK’s largest and longest-running design trade event.

This is the second time Tudor has exhibited at the show, which celebrates British and global design.

The London-based company, which works with clients across the residential and commercial sectors, will be displaying a variety of product ranges and finishes, spanning from veneered doors and tough laminates through to high-specification doorsets supplied complete with matching frames and architraves.

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To mark Tudor’s appearance at the show, visitors will also be offered a discount on select products.

The Tudor Door Company said: We’re really looking forward to being part of this standout event and joining other leading brands.

“This is a great opportunity for us to showcase what we can offer to architects and designers, not only in terms of our products but services, including the capability to design and manufacture custom-made doors to meet bespoke requirements.”

All Tudor doors are designed and manufactured by its in-house team and can be supplied in different sizes and to meet specific fire, acoustic, and security requirements.

Visitors can meet the Tudor Door team on stand number: F16D

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Spectus windows help transform iconic hotel into luxury seafront apartments 204 bespoke Spectus windows, which included a mixture of arched top vertical sliders, bowed vertical sliders, circular windows and standard vertical sliders have been manufactured and supplied for the sympathetic landmark refurbishment of Cliff House, an iconic former hotel in Felixstowe, into 24 one and two-bedroom luxury seaside apartments.

Cliff House was built as a 100-room hotel in 1906. It sits in a prominent position on the seafront in a conservation area in Felixstowe and is one of the town’s most iconic and well-loved buildings.

Although it started life as a hotel, more recently it had been used as offices but had started to fall into disrepair.

Developer Dragon Wood Homes secured the conversion of the building into 19 two bedroom flats and five one bedroom flats under permitted development rights.

There were several factors that made the window requirements of the conversion particularly complex.

The standard required – Dragon Wood wanted to create luxury seaside apartments that would attract a premium price tag by retaining original features wherever possible and maintaining the feeling of the building with its high ceilings and sash windows.

The location of the building – because Cliff House was in a conservation zone in a seafront location, the choice of materials was crucial to meet both aesthetic and weathering requirements.

The history of the building – Cliff House had been the subject of several controversial planning applications before the conversion and local residents were particularly keen for any new use of the building to be in keeping with the surroundings.

The bespoke nature of the windows – with a mix of 204 arched top vertical sliders, bowed vertical sliders, circular windows and standard vertical sliders required, the selected window systems needed to have exceptional versatility.

At the same time as the aesthetics needing to meet exacting requirements, the technical requirements were also stringent. As a building being redeveloped to offer comfortable modern living but also sited on the seafront, the windows needed to achieve high standards of thermal efficiency and weatherproofing.

The windows specified were the Spectus Vertical Slider and Elite 70 window systems and were manufactured by specialist Spectus fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd of Gloucestershire.

The Spectus Vertical Slider system is the market leading PVC-U vertical sliding system and is approved by planning officers even for use in conservation areas. The system achieves a Window Energy Rating of Band ‘A’ with 24mm sealed units and has pile seals to the sash and outerframe to prevent draughts, making it an excellent choice for a seafront location. It also offers authentic heritage features and design versatility, which was required in this case.

The Elite 70 window system offers a full range of colours, decorative finishes and ancillaries, so was capable of delivering the heritage aesthetics required.

At the same time, it can achieve Window Energy Ratings of Bands ‘C ‘ to ‘A+’ and coextruded bubble weather seals ensure the performance meets the requirements of BS 6375-1, meaning the system was capable of delivering modern day thermal performance levels and protection from the seafront elements.

All windows on the build were produced in white woodgrain foil finish on both sides to enhance the heritage aesthetic.

The finished result is an exceptional example of how PVC-U heritage products can enhance heritage refurbishments and redevelopments while also delivering modern day thermal efficiency requirements.

Paul Whyman of Dragon Wood Homes said: “Due to the age of the building and differing window styles needed, we needed to work with a fabrication partner who could deliver the bespoke energy-efficient windows needed while achieving the right balance from a conservation point of view. Mercury Glazing are an established specialist fabricator and as such, their products combined with the cutting-edge technology delivered by Spectus more that met these exacting standards. The quality of the products was superb and we are delighted with the overall high-quality result.” www.spectus.co.uk Tel: 0808 101 4143 Email: hello@spectus.co.uk

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The UK’s favourite national flooring event is fast approaching...

From the 15th to 17th September, the Harrogate Convention Centre welcomes you to the 57th edition of The Flooring Show.

This year over 180 exhibitors are preparing for the show and this Preview is designed to give you a taster for what you’ll find on offer when you come along.

In 2018 over 3,000 visitors attended and their feedback confirmed that, even in this online and digital age, you can’t beat the face to face, handson experience that this show has to offer. Of course, we’ll be covering all the latest retail ideas, showing you the upcoming consumer and design trends and demonstrating best practice products and finishes – but the key to all of these is putting a face to an email address and talking to the thinkers behind the brands. Come and be part of the longest running flooring industry event – this Show Preview will help you plan your trip and your time spent in Harrogate.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2019 The Flooring Show is delighted to present over 50 new exhibitors this year, creating more buying opportunities and choice than ever before!

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This vinyl range from Lifestyle Floors is a firm favourite with interior lovers and it’s easy to see why!

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SHOW FEATURES As well as all of our fantastic exhibitor stands to spend time on, The Flooring Show also creates some great show features to help inspire and update all of our visitors.

The Trends Hub Curated by trend forecasting agency Scarlet Opus, the Trends Hub visualises three global

consumer and design trends and how they will affect the flooring market.

Products and samples from exhibitors are showcased enabling anyone with an interest in design, merchandising and display and how to appeal to different audiences the opportunity to pick up some handy ideas and styling options.

Rooms Sets Head over to the Kings Suite and look at our inspiring rooms sets created by industry experts. Giving you the opportunity to see what the latest trends look like in one specific area.

Are you on trend?

Pick up some great merchandising and showroom dressing ideas from our roomset display this year. Working closely with our trend forecasters Scarlet Opus the show will present three roomsets reflecting the trends selected by the Scarlet Opus team as most likely to affect the flooring industry in the coming months.

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Junipers Bar, Maidstone Featuring Havwoods Wood Flooring Transformed in early 2018, this sophisticated new cocktail bar is a stunning example of a successful renovation from a dated building into a new, bustling town centre destination.

Using a range of Havwoods premium products, the building’s interior has been transformed into a stylish, contemporary space that seamlessly integrates into its prime central location in the town.

Using a combination of products across the walls, floors and cladding - including Bronzo, Notte, Istra Stretched and Darna Stretched - the wood planks from Havwoods have created an updated retro décor with a modern twist.

Utilising a unique configuration of chevron planks, in an array of colours, shades and patterns, the ‘traditional’ 1920s vibe has been combined with bright 1970s furniture and a contemporary chevron composition to create a unique space.

The end result is a project that is retro yet modern, stylish yet timeless.

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How to Re-Design your new Kitchen Space Many older homes feature smaller kitchens which often don't suit modern life. These awkward spaces can be difficult to work with the rest of the house, especially when homeowners are looking to create a large, open plan living area.

So how should homeowners proceed when looking to redesign their kitchen?

James Bernard, director of Plus Rooms, a London-based design and build company which has completed over 1,000 extensions, shares his expert tips.

1. Start by identifying where you will spend the most of your time Typically that space is located at the rear of your property towards the garden, because this is where you would enjoy eating and relaxing the most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and where you are most connected to the outside. Because of this, you want to have the area further away from the garden dedicated to more functional use, leaving your living and dining space with the most natural light.

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Often this means the kitchen is located in a darker zone of the space, but that can be easily be countered with well-designed lighting.

2. Consider what type of kitchen would fit your space best Gallery kitchens are flush against one wall and have less units, which means that they don't take up as much space as standard kitchens.

This can make a big difference if you have a limited space and wish to squeeze other things into the room.

On the other hand, if you have a larger space consider angled kitchens, especially if your space is rectangular as in often the case in terraced properties.

This will help cut the linear design and help the space feel less long and narrow.

3. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working Triangleâ&#x20AC;? might not always be the best option for your kitchen This depends on the layout of your kitchen and on traffic paths.

Ideally, you want to keep right angles and zones of space away from the line of flow, because that is how you will cut down on traffic.

This will help you gain in efficiency in the use of your kitchen space as it will be easier to compartmentalise the kitchen away from the line of traffic.

4. Play with the design to retain a distinctive kitchen space in an open space When designing your new space, keep in mind that you can play with several aspects of the design to create distinction and have clearly defined areas in your open plan.

Positioning the kitchen underneath the slope of the roof or section of the ceiling, for example, can really help define its space as separate from other zones of the interior.

5. Keep storage near the centre of your home Redesigning your new kitchen space offers the perfect chance to create additional storage, but think carefully of where to put it so it doesn't disturb the traffic paths in your new space.

As a rule of thumb, we try to keep it outside of the main kitchen / dining / living area and as close to the hallway as possible because it makes it much more easily accessible to the whole house. By keeping it in a darker zone of the space, it also means that you don't have to sacrifice natural light for functional use.

For more details visit www.plusrooms.com

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Heating & Ventilation

RINNAI CELEBRATES ITS FIRST 100 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS TO SERVE ITS CUSTOMERS Rinnai, best known in the UK for its comprehensive range of hot water and heating home units, is globally celebrating its first 100 years of manufacture in serving its customers with a three-year period of planned anniversary related events to connect to the start of the company’s next centenary.

The Rinnai Corporation was founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1819 and today operates in 17 nations and regions around the world with sales of kitchen appliances, air conditioners, hot water heating & home heating units in over 80 countries.

Says Rinnai UK Managing Director Tony Gittings, ”The company has evolved and developed into a group that produces a diversity of products and services that directly benefit ordinary people in their daily lives.

“Our policy is to help enrich the lives of people in local communities by providing optimal solutions that fit the lifestyle culture, climate conditions, and the energy situation of each country around the world. The three-year period is aimed at connecting the first century to the next one. The theme will be named - Connected in passion for the next 100 years.”

This follows the other significant corporate developments on the global presence of Rinnai - the issuing of a new logo and a new brand statement – ‘A Healthier Way of Living’.

In the UK Rinnai is the acknowledged leader in continuous flow hot water heating technology. The company offers a comprehensive range of A-rated units plus large systems for any size of site or application.

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Togethical. It’s how we live. We believe working closely together leads to an altogether better experience. It’s why you can trust us to be on-hand from initial design to final build. And by teaming up with us today, your customers will benefit from bespoke and renewable heating solutions knowing they haven’t cost the planet.

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Tasou Associates Breathes

New Life Into Historic Hackney Almshouses Tasou Associates, the Islington-based architectural practice, has announced the completion of its latest residential project: the full refurbishment of the Bishop Wood’s Almshouses in Hackney.

Working with its client, Noble House Properties, Tasou Associates has refurbished and restored five historic almshouses on Lower Clapton Road, the heart of one of London’s ancient ‘villages’.

The beautiful collection of Grade II listed buildings includes what has been referred to as ‘Britain’s smallest chapel’. The original design dates to the late 1600s, and the site has been home to Hackney residents for over 400 years.

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change to the historic fabric of the buildings as possible. The design works harmoniously with the attractive redbrick exteriors, high pitch tiled rooves and the Gothic revival windows of the chapel. As part of the restoration, Tasou Associates reinstated chimney stacks, repointed brickwork and landscaped the central courtyard.

The result is a development of bright, modern one and two-bedroom homes, arranged in their original setting around a shared courtyard. Each new home features additional bedroom or living space within the loft area, filled with natural light from conservation rooflights. The fresh layout included the addition of a bathroom, kitchen and staircase to each property, whilst the chapel space now features a mezzanine level with a first-floor reception room, overlooked by the stunning 19th century tracery window.

The successful renovation means the almshouses, previously identified as vulnerable, have now been removed from the Historic England Heritage at Risk register.

Commenting on the design, Tom Tasou, director of Tasou Associates, said “We’re proud to have played a role in restoring such a special historic site, which faced an uncertain future. The Bishop Wood’s Almshouses is a great example of our ability to sensitively incorporate modern design techniques whilst respecting the traditional elements of heritage buildings.”

Visit the Tasou Associates website for more information and images: www.tasou.co.uk/projects/extensionsrefurbishments/almshouses-E5.htm

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DEVImat warms redeveloped neo-Georgian buildings Appointed by our client to design, supply and install the underfloor heating, this project was a highquality residential redevelopment of a neo-Georgian building located adjacent to Tobacco Dock in Wapping. With transport links to both the City and Canary Wharf the location is ideal for city workers.

The existing building forms a quadrangle around a central courtyard, which has gone through a change of use from underused offices to 124 high quality apartments. Extensive refurbishment work was required

as part of the change including structural alterations, floor infills and major reconfiguration of load bearing walls.

Now under the brand of ‘Tobacco Dock’ the area is a sustainable, lively, mixed-use neighbourhood made up of leisure, residential, retail and commercial developments.

Situated not far from the Tower of London, it’s no surprise that there is a royal them to the terrace names, King Charles, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. www.gaia.co.uk.

Create the ideal climate – all year round Humidity Solutions introduces the new HomEvap to the UK market, providing safe and precise humidity control and/or low energy cooling for residential, commercial or preservation applications.

Both solutions can be combined if required, with a single controller providing the brains behind the technology. All controls and sensors are included in the package making it a plug and play solution.

With four different models, the system can be applied to a range of buildings or conditions and, whilst ideally included in the initial design of a property, it can also be retro-fitted.

If there is no airflow, the HomEvap Direct is the solution. This system is stand alone, using a low energy, quiet fan, and can be discreetly positioned above a ceiling or in a cupboard.

Fitted to an air stream such as an HRU, the HomEvap Humidifier connects inline to provide humidity-controlled air to space. Using the adiabatic evaporative process, the water wastage is low, as is the energy usage. A built-in heater can warm the air to overcome the cooling effect if required.

This innovative humidifier from HomEvap increases comfort in every living and working environment and ensures a healthy indoor climate. HomEvap evaporators were developed as energy-efficient humidifiers, coolers and combined solutions for offices, homes, hotels and public facilities.

The HomEvap Cooler can be fitted to the warm air extract prior to the HRU so that in this instance the cooling effect is transferred to the incoming air without humidity, providing up to 2kw of cooling for 20w of energy.

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100% Design 2019 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% Design, the UK’s leading design trade event.

Celebrating a quarter century of introducing some of the industry’s most influential designers, makers and producers, the 2019 show will present a stellar line-up of more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest products across furniture, lighting, textiles, glazing, surfaces, accessories and more. To coincide with the show’s 25th edition, the highly coveted Talks with 100% Design presents an unrivalled line-up of the industry’s biggest names including American Architect and Designer David Rockwell.

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2019 highlights: Design London: Features a carefully curated selection of the world’s leading interior brands such as Arper, Benchmark, Dare Studio, Boss Design, Liqui Contracts and Antonio Lupi. Other exciting brands include Swedish furniture makers, Gärsnäs, Bsweden and the contemporary Italian furniture company, da a.

A Sense of Finland: Curated by Finnish/ English designer Hanna Laikola, founder of HEMLO in collaboration with renowned Nordic brand Tapio Anttila Collection and Polar Life Haus, the long established eco log house company. Voted the happiest country in the world for the second year running, the Finland pavilion will allow visitors to experience the sounds, sights, touch, smell and taste of Finland in the middle of London.

The specially built eco log house will be filled with calm sounds of the forest and timber floors sourced from the best quality Finnish wood. The house will present the very best of Finnish furniture, products and lighting which are focused around sustainability, well-being and healthy living environments, highlighting the Finnish philosophy that simple things make us happy.

Talks with 100% Design: Featuring 50 in-depth conversations and debates with designers, architects and a specialist look at trends and current issues. Expect issuesbased content exploring topics such as climate change, wastage, materials, the circular economy, sustainability and how design can and is making a difference.

Leading product and interior designer Marcel Wanders will return for a second year running to speak at 100% Design and the programme will open with American Architect and Designer David Rockwell.

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Detail London: New for 2019 Detail London will showcase the latest highend contemporary soft furnishings and wall coverings from international design companies, like Amsterdam based Studio Desimone Wayland, Glamora and Barbara Osorio Fabrics. The exhibition will benefit from its own dedicated entrance on Olympia Way as well as direct access to 100% Design and provides a brand new destination for the interior design community during LDF. Instagram Influence Kiosks: Instagram has fundamentally changed the way most designers work. This social media platform is used to inspire, with many designers gaining huge followings for their work.

Equally, designers are being increasingly briefed to design Instagrammable interiors.

With this in mind, 100% Design has chosen seven designers working in interiors to create â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;inspiration kiosksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,selecting images from their personal Instagram that reflect their inspiration. The installation will highlight interior designers using Instagram to create spaces that connect and inspire people. Notable designers participating include Charlotte Rey and Duncan Campbell, Lee Broom and Suzy Hoodless Design Fresh: This year will see the return of Design Fresh, a celebration of emerging talent selected by 100% Design and Barbara Chandler, design editor of Homes & Property at the London Evening Standard.

Each designer has been chosen for their explorative ideas and original products.

Following the success of the 2018 show, the feature is going one step further by welcoming back previous Design Fresh creatives to nominate the next wave of talent. The showcase will demonstrate a breadth of rising designers and exciting new perspectives.

Material Studio: 100% Design is excited to collaborate with Material Driven to create Material Studio, a showcase of 22 innovative materials with a number of them being shown in the UK for the first time. The area will address some of the key issues of our time such as sustainability, performance, energy efficiency, waste, health and wellbeing.

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Interiors & Interior Design WHO ARE JUST ARTIFICIAL? SOURCING AND MANUFACTURING

Established in 2004, we have many years’ experience as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality artificial plants, trees, silk flowers and related accessories, which we offer at competitive prices.

We can usually source what you need even if we don’t already list it. If you require a large enough quantity and your project timescale and budget fit (4-6 months or so) we can even get products manufactured to your specifications from scratch.

We have a range of fantastic options which will set your space apart from the rest, allowing you to create an indoor Eden. Our products are highly realistic, durable, and designed with particular care and attention by our master craftsmen, all of whom are experts in their field.

WHO DO WE SELL TO? Practically anyone anywhere? We handle large, bespoke bulk orders for refurbishments and refits on behalf of specification buyers, procurement management, architects, interior designers, and garden landscapers but we also handle small one-off orders from the general public.

Whatever the case, we have the perfect solution for your décor – one which will transform your space into something extraordinary.

We’re able to create a product which is exceptional in its rendering, offering bespoke designs to suit the needs of your space, your business, and your tastes.

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Major companies in many industries including ITV, BBC, Channels 4 and 5, Mulberry, Innocent Drinks, Monsoon, Bella Italia, Tescos, Big Brother, The Only Way is Essex, Coronation Street, Dancing on Ice, Park Resorts, Volkswagen, and more.

WHAT DO WE SELL? Our range is always growing, supporting current modern trends as well as traditional needs, for indoor and outdoor use, tailored to complement any house, home office, or business.

We offer a complete product range for both domestic and business solutions including silk flowers, floral arrangements, artificial plants, trees (even palm trees), topiary, exotics, plant and tree displays, hedges, fruit, hanging baskets, ivy garlands and other foliage, synthetic lawn grass and astroturf, planters, pot pourri, organza ribbon, decorative butterflies, essential oils, oasis foam, metal wall art, and Christmas supplies.

At Just Artificial, we work with interior designers, decorators, set dressers, architects and more to set your premises apart from the rest. Our artificial plants, flowers, and trees are highly realistic to look and touch, as well as being durable and attractive.

We’ve also sold to house builders, zoos, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, theme parks, colleges and schools, cruise ships, theatres… the list goes on!

We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers in the UK, in Europe, and across the World.

Our procurement managers and corporate buyers can provide offers on bulk orders for trade and help you finance your design, and our quotes are no obligation so call us today. We look forward to working with you!

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We can usually source what you need even if we don’t already list it. If you require a large enough quantity and your project timescale and budget fit (4-6 months or so) we can even get products manufactured to your specifications from scratch.

We have a range of fantastic options which will set your space apart from the rest, allowing you to create an indoor Eden. Our products are highly realistic, durable, and designed with particular care and attention by our master craftsmen, all of whom are experts in their field.

WHO DO WE SELL TO? Practically anyone anywhere? We handle large, bespoke bulk orders for refurbishments and refits on behalf of specification buyers, procurement management, architects, interior designers, and garden landscapers but we also handle small one-off orders from the general public.

Whatever the case, we have the perfect solution for your décor – one which will transform your space into something extraordinary.

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Our range is always growing, supporting current modern trends as well as traditional needs, for indoor and outdoor use, tailored to complement any house, home office, or business.

We offer a complete product range for both domestic and business solutions including silk flowers, floral arrangements, artificial plants, trees (even palm trees), topiary, exotics, plant and tree displays, hedges, fruit, hanging baskets, ivy garlands and other foliage, synthetic lawn grass and astroturf, planters, pot pourri, organza ribbon, decorative butterflies, essential oils, oasis foam, metal wall art, and Christmas supplies.

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We pride ourselves on how lifelike our products are and you can view closeups on many of our products to see for yourself – we’ve taken full advantage of the amazing advances in manufacture and realism that have been made over the years.

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VALCHROMAT SERVES UP AWARD WINNING KITCHEN DESIGN A bespoke furniture manufacturer has created two spectacular kitchens using Valchromat, the innovative and awardwinning engineered fibreboard which is available in the UK through James Latham.

In what is a unique and spectacular project, Sheffield based Kerf Works were commissioned by twin brothers, Nik and Jon Daughtry, to design and install the kitchens in their near identical family homes - which are also next door to each other - and were created from scratch after the pair realised their dream of building their own homes on the dilapidated industrial site of a former corn mill.

The results were so outstanding, they have won a top design award and recently featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.

In total, 58 sheets of Dark Grey, Black and Yellow Valchromat were used in the two kitchens, all treated with a clear lacquer.

Nik’s kitchen features a long run of tall black units as well as housing larder units which were made using Black Valchromat.

The kitchen also features worktop sections, a fridge, a freezer, as well as a tall drawered unit and a bookcase.On the opposite wall there is bank of low black units, also produced from Valchromat, some drawered and some doors.

This includes a striking black up stand, housing some surface mounted electrical points.

In the middle of the room there is a large, high-impact, bright yellow island which has also been made using Valchromat, and this has been covered with a ceramic coated stainless-steel worktop. This has the hob, sink, dishwasher and lots of storage, making a fantastic centre piece.

In the middle of the room there is a large, high-impact, bright yellow island which has also been made using Valchromat, and this has been covered with a ceramic coated stainless-steel worktop. This has the hob, sink, dishwasher and lots of storage, making a fantastic centre piece.

In Jon’s kitchen, which uses Dark Grey Valchromat, the contemporary handles are designed to be in the carcasses rather than the doors or drawer fronts. The drawers or doors are designed to be inset within the carcasses, showing the edge of the carcass including the handle cut-out, producing a sleek clean space.

Also manufactured from Valchromat, the symmetrical tall units include a fridge, freezer, two drawered larder units and a pair of microwave and convection ovens in the centre.

The long run beautifully faces into the living room, creating a great space to cook, socialize and enjoy. Available in 10 striking and vibrant colours, Valchromat is completely unique, in that the colour runs throughout the entire board, enabling almost limitless decorative applications.

Valchromat also boasts a number of time and cost saving features and benefits; It’s easy and quick to finish - no edging is required - and being moisture and UV resistant, non- toxic and load resistant, the applications are endless.

Plus, scratches and marks on the finished product go largely unnoticed because the colour runs evenly throughout the board.

Plus, all the wood used is FSC® certified and is sourced from forest waste, residue from timber mills, pine and recycled pine.

Valchromat is available in the following board sizes; 2500mm x 1850mm/1250mm and in 8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm and 30mm thicknesses.

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Landscape Show LANDSCAPE - the UK’s premier event for the industry returns to Battersea Park in central London on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th of September 2019. LANDSCAPE is established as the essential trade event for discerning landscape designers, architects, contractors, facilities managers and interior designers involved in some of the most important, prestigious and valuable projects in the UK and beyond. The landscaping industry’s leading trade event is dedicated to products, services and innovation for the design, build and management of exterior and interior landscape projects, with an array of over 200 new and returning exhibitors all under one roof!

LANDSCAPE is proud to announce that making its return for 2019, in association with The Landscape Institute, is Pecha Kucha 20x20. You may be wondering what PechaKucha means. It derives from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, it provides a lively and informal format to enlighten and inspire. The sessions will take place in the form of a series of presentations, where landscaping professionals will be showing 20 images, each for 20 seconds (hence the 20x20!).

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Presenters include; Andrew Wilson of the London College of Garden Design, Nicole Brown from Huskisson Brown, Jane Findlay of FIRA, Dan Hitch of WATG, as well as Armel Mourgue & Eugenia Grilli of Gillespies!

This year’s topic is ‘Things that make me go “wow!”’ so prepare to be inspired and amazed. Join us for a drink on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at the Central Bar Area from 17:15. Also returning to this year’s show are the ‘Meet the Designer’ sessions. Building on the huge success of 2018 programme, LANDSCAPE has worked with the most popular professionals in the industry to put together four unique and truly insightful sessions. Have you ever wondered how the biggest names in landscaping got to where they are today? This is your opportunity to get to know, and delve into, the lives of some of the most passionate Garden Designers.

This year’s prestigious line-up features Jonathan Snow, Charlotte Rowe, Kate Gould and James Alexander Sinclair. The Meet the Designer sessions will be held at the on Wednesday 18th September 2019 at the Central Bar between 11:15 and 15:15 so come along, relax, and speak to some major names in the industry.

The LANDSCAPE Show will be open from 10am-6pm on Tuesday the 17th September, and 10am-5pm on Wednesday 18th September 2019.

The Exhibition as well as the Seminar, Meet the Designer & Pecha Kucha sessions are all free to attend.

To register for your free tickets to attend the show, simply visit our registration page at www.landscapeshow.co.uk/register

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The trade event dedicated to bringing the landscape industry together by introducing its visitors to the latest products, services and techniques.

LANDSCAPE exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of everything from vases, pots and flag stones to furniture and conservatories, water features and sundials. Our exhibitors provide architectural iron work, planters, sheds, turf, sculpture, soil, plants and paving as well as lighting, heating, trees and tools.

Our international visitors include Garden Designers, Landscape Designers & Contractors, Architects, Facilities Managers, Groundsmen & Parks Officers, Event Florists, Creative Directors, Garden Centres, Contract Gardeners, Hotels and Interior Designers.

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Landscaping & External Works

Bespoke Garden Structures from Oeco Garden Rooms Oeco Garden Rooms is a family run business and have been manufacturing and installing timber framed structures for over 10 years. They specialise in building bespoke garden rooms, offices and studios for those who want to extend their living space for a multitude of uses.

Made from a traditional timber frame construction, concrete pile and steel foundations and PVC-U windows and doors, these garden rooms are built to last and can be used all year round. Western red cedar external timber cladding finishes off the look, providing rich

and varied browns, reds and pinks making each garden room unique.

Global Stone

Our bespoke garden room service allows you to decide on site where you want the windows and doors positioned for best access, where switches, lights and sockets are placed and allows our installers to run any additional wiring such as internet, telephone or alarm cables inside the walls.

Global Stone are pleased to announce that they will preview two of their newest additions to their porcelain collection at upcoming shows later this year. Firstly, a new porcelain paving range which combines contemporary colours with traditional Moroccan designs.

Colourways include a modern muted grey, reminiscent of cement tiles, with a matching

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Secondly, is the introduction of unique porcelain paving designed for driveways, pathways and small courtyards. The smaller sizes of 200x200mm and 200x300mm are contemporary and functional and available in a wide variety of colourways and finishes.

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Smart and sophisticated decking solutions with Trex composite As homeowners across the country seek to make their gardens an extension of their homes, building a deck is one of the best investments a homeowner can make.

When it comes to picking the right decking though, it is important to choose a material that is built to last and will meet the homeowners desired look and feel.

CUSTOMCURVE Using the CustomCurve decking solution, Trex boards can be bent to create dramatic shapes, sweeping curves and a harmonious flow to suit every space no matter the size or shape of the garden. Gone are the days of simple square decks and basic slab patios, as Trex CustomCurve raises any outdoor living project into a work of art.

Trex is the world’s number one brand of premium decking and railing. Made from 95% recycled materials, it is ecofriendly and guaranteed to look like new for decades. Offering designers and homeowners alike the opportunity to create a truly unique and customised outdoor space, Trex Transcend composite decking combines a finish that resists stains, scratches and mould with a distinctive and natural-looking, wood-grain pattern in deep, saturated colours inspired by the great outdoors.

RAINESCAPE The Trex RainEscape drainage system offers homeowners the chance to maximise their outdoor living environments and create a useable space beneath an elevated deck.

Installed above the joists of the substructure, this innovative system drains water away from a deck and protects the area below from rain, sun, snowmelt and other elements. As a result, homeowners gain bonus space for storage or an added living area. With Trex RainEscape, homeowners can safely outfit the area under a deck.

With its range of decking solutions and products, Trex offers homeowners and contractors the chance to make any garden look truly unique.

Trex Enhance Finally, new for 2019, the new Trex Enhance range provides trade professionals and homeowners with a high-performance, lower-cost deck board designed to compete more directly with timber. Delivering the beauty of wood with the confidence of composite by combining premium aesthetics with superior durability and ultra-low maintenance – all at an attainable price point. The Enhance decking collection is part of Trex’s tiered decking line-up that allows contractors and homeowners to choose the perfect product for any project.

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Unlike wood, composite decking resists fading and won’t rot, warp, crack or splinter, regardless of daily wear and tear.

The boards will even retain their good looks after years of wet British winters and summers. For homeowners, this translates into greater satisfaction and increased ROI. For builders, they are great ways to earn more profit and over time.

Available in a variety of shades, there is one to suit every outdoor space.

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Lighting & Electrical

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Energy Saving Controls DANLERS Limited are proud to introduce SMART PIR Sensors suitable to work wirelessly with ecosystems including: CASAMBI, SILVAIR and WIREPAS. These new controls compliment DANLERS highly regarded stand alone controls range which has been simply saving energy for our customers for nearly 30 years.

Whether WIRED or WIRELESS communication is required DANLERS have solutions suitable for most applications: Contact us or visit our website for more information on our lighting controls.

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Intelligent lighting in historical building Its beginnings date back to the 11th century and is a cultural asset of national importance. Therefore, anyone who carries out work in the Temple de Lutry, Switzerland has to meet stringent requirements.

To put these requirements of significant energy savings and reduced maintenance costs into practice, Yannick Le Moigne from Senseco commented â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under no circumstances were we allowed to interfere with the historical structure of the church. Laying additional power or data cables was taboo so we solved the problem with a wireless lighting control system.â&#x20AC;?

Each light point is now equipped with a basicDIM Wireless control module from Tridonic. Thanks to the compact 50x26x33mm Casambi Ready basicDIM Wireless modules, setting up a light management system is very easy.

The Tridonic 4remote BT app which runs on smartphones and tablets can be used for configuration luminaire groups, on/off switching and dimming of individual and group luminaires can be defined. www.tridonic.com 01256 374300

Bromleighs

Bromleighs offer an extensive range of switches and electrical accessories to suit both period and contemporary interiors. Their Forged and Profile Collections are hand-made at their workshop in Cornwall, using inserts manufactured here in the UK.

The Hardwood, Bakelite and Period Switch collections are made with British Oak which is hand-stained and waxed. Recent installations include a Chateau in France and the extensive refurbishment of an Irish Castle. Bromleighs also offer a wide range of interior and exterior lighting and architectural hardware.

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Premises Relocation “In 2015 we contacted Rollins via a recommendation. Over a period of design meetings we felt Rollins fully understood our brief and had the full capabilities to fulfil our requirements.

In late 2016 we awarded Rollins the full contract to refurbish the existing front building prior to carrying out an extensive fit out Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Complete Facility Relocation & Refurbishment

of our new purpose built factory, interlinking into the existing

“ We would fully

Fit out works to the new factory building were delayed

recommend Rollins to any business looking to relocate premises or

front building. Works on the existing building started in July 2017 and were handed over in January 2018 allowing us to start our move project.

due to the build of main factory building and started in mid-October 2017. Rollins adjusted their programme to ensure we could start moving our production facilities during late February 2018 which has allowed us to

considering an extensive complete our full move as planned by the end of April 2018.“ refurbishment.”

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Fibre and Data Network Installations Fire and Security System’s Access Control

Gas Installations

Compressed Air Installations Plumbing Services

Air Conditioning & Ventilation Steel Works

Partitioning & Lay in Ceilings Glazing Installations

Toilet Cubical Systems & Shower Rooms Flooring

Plastering & Decoration Services Ground Works & Fencing

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Conversion of open planned warehouse into a full operational factory within 5 months...

Refurbishment & Restoration Specialists Services provided: Building Building works works l l Extension Extension to to the the café. café. l l Building Building of of various various new new walls. walls. l l Pathways Pathways & & installation installation of of furniture. furniture.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council: Venetian Waterways Refurbishment

Electrical Electrical l l Rewire Rewire of of café. café. l l Under Under floor floor heating. heating. l l Installation Installation of of external external inground inground & & above above ground ground lighting lighting across across the the whole whole site. site. l l Fire Fire & & Security Security Systems.

Systems.

Mechanical Mechanical l l Hot Hot and and cold cold water water services. services. l l Supply Supply and and installation installation of: of: all all sanitaryware, sanitaryware, commercial commercial kitchen kitchen equipment equipment and and 33 irrigation irrigation systems systems inclusive inclusive of of pump pump house. house.

Carpentry Carpentry l l Full Full fit fit out out of of the the café. café. l l Installation Installation of of the the pergola. pergola. l l Installation Installation of of decking decking to to the the café café island. island. l l Repairs Repairs to to various various bridges. bridges.

Industrial & Commercial Services Full design, manufacture & installation with nationwide capabilities ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS CONTRACTORS MECHANICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ENGINEERS PLANT PLANT && GROUNDWORKS GROUNDWORKS

COMPLETE COMPLETE && COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE FIT FIT OUT OUT WORKS WORKS ROLLINS ROLLINS ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL THE THE CURRENT CURRENT BUILDINGS, BUILDINGS, JARVIS JARVIS GATE, GATE, SUTTON SUTTON ST. ST. JAMES JAMES SPALDING, SPALDING, LINCOLNSHIRE LINCOLNSHIRE PE12 PE12 0ER 0ER

Tel: 01945 440 779 Fax: 01945 440 614 Email: sales@rollinselectrical.com

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Timber & Timber Frames S W E D I S H PAT E N T E D S I L I C O N T E C H N O L O G Y

Working with nature Sioo Wood Protection AB are leaders in wood protection using silicate technology.

Specified by architects across Europe, our patented SiOO:X product gives long life and a beautiful natural surface with even colouration. It is friendly to people and the environment. An example of a SiOO:X project is this house in Devon where the Siberian Larch cladding was factory treated

by Russwood Timber with SiOO:X Mid Grey pigment.

Sioo Wood Protection AB www.sioox.org.uk Photography by Alex Campbell.

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Tiga Wood cladding is a bespoke product made to order here

It is coated and sealed with one coat of natural oil which acts as a base and topcoat, the number of coats are dependent on the or whether the cladding is preferred to gradually weather and

The durability of the Larch itself is impressive and it will last 80 years or more in cladding form assuming the usual guidelines for

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Lifestyle Living TRADITIONAL POST & BEAM SOLUTIONS

Room in Roof Car Barns | Carports | Stables | Balconies | Pergolas | Garden Offices | Studios - Nationwide

_______________________________________________________________ Helping Architects, Developers & Self Builders deliver more space – sustainably & economically

SolidLox is a complete Design & Build system for Post and Beam Timber Frame structures in Solid Oak and Other Timbers.

SolidLox integrates time tested traditional Timber Framing techniques, with modern, state of the art engineering and components to deliver high quality standard and bespoke oak frames and other solid timber buildings at a reduced cost.

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1, 2, 3, 4 or more bay Garages & Car Ports Combined modular designs Include a room, or rooms above Swimming pool enclosures and covers Stables Barns Workshops Porches and Balconies Extensions

Create buildings for any number of uses, Home Offices, Games Rooms, Studios, In fact almost anything you can imagine !

SolidLox was developed by the Benfield ATT Timber Engineering Group in response to the increasing number of requests being received for self-build timber frame structures (Garages, Carports, Balconies etc..) that allows: • Greater flexibility in spans between posts • Clear ground floor spaces • Rooms in the Roof • Different timber types.

SolidLox Post & Beam system incorporates innovative modular connections that allows easy building with solid beams from an extensive array of beautiful wood types. All cut to precision to ensure a perfect fit, bringing a further element to traditional style Post & Beam construction.

Self-Assembly structures are no longer restricted to Glue Laminated (Glulam) timber. All the flexibility, durability and ease of build are present with a SolidLox system, but without the need for intrusive extra supports, pin components or dependence on only one type of material.

Created by a company with a solid background in Timber Frame Scan QR code or call for Brochure

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The service we received and quality of the product makes it an easy decision to reach out to you again for this requirement.

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Quick Costing

For an immediate guide price look at our standard timber garages and carports, designed for our most frequent enquiries. You’ll find a range of different styles from low pitch to high ‘room-in-the-roof’ structures, plus prices for roof coverings, doors, window and claddings.

Bespoke Designs

A fully bespoke service is available. Send us your client’s plans or basic dimensioned sketches and we will return a clear and concise quote to you within a few days.

Optional Upgrades

We can supply everything you need to see the job finished including insulation, linings, rainwater goods and staircases. Indicative prices for all these extras in our estimates.

Rooms in the Roof

Design any size or shape & provide the perfect place for: • Home offices • Games Rooms • Gymnasiums • Storage • or even additional accommodation

Easy Build – Perfect Look

Simple, rapid erect system lets you build balconies, pergolas, bio-mass plants, carports, room-in-roof carbarns, garden offices, granny annexes, and more In fact whatever you want !

Scan QR code or call for Brochure

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Technical Support Service • Top class technical service • 5 levels of support • Highly knowledgeable and experienced staff • Bespoke technical support packages available

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Tools, Plant & Equipment

Powerful cutting action – without a cable The new AGC 18 cordless angle Hultafors NEW Range of ‘Snap-Off’ Knives grinder from Festool Precision, quality and long-lasting sharpness are the hallmarks of these superb new products.

Hultafors Tools has launched a new range of ‘Snap-Off’ Knives for professional craftsmen and women.

With 13 different knives and 4 long-lasting precision blades, these all-round, ergonomic knives are designed and built to suit a wide range of jobs on site.

From industrial and warehouse applications to specialist work on site – from like cutting boxes open and shaping plasterboard, to trimming flooring and paring cables.

Symmetrically designed so that the blades can turned over, they’re adaptable for both left and right hand use so that left handed craftsmen and women can adapt the knife rather than their own usage. What’s more, the blades are available in three widths of 9, 18, and 25mm, with different blends of sharpness and long life built in to suit regular hard work on site.

Getting more information on the Hultafors Tools product range easy.

You call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or check out www.hultafors.co.uk and download a digital catalogue.

Makita Launches New Compact 12Vmax Inflator CXT Featuring Makita’s CXT technology, Makita’s new MP100DZ 12Vmax Inflator is a compact and lightweight tool, ideal for many applications. The Inflator includes a range of accessories and boasts a number of features designed to improve ease of use.

The new MP100DZ has a maximum air pressure of 830kPA (121 PSI) and can discharge as much as 10litres of air per minute, making it a powerful tool suitable for tasks such as inflating vehicle and bicycle tyres, as well as inflatable beds, loungers, sports balls and toys. The tool comes with a range of adaptors, to fit every need – which can be stored in the tool’s in-built storage section.

The MP100DZ includes a digital pressure gauge, which can be set to bar or PSI, and an auto-stop

function, which will stop the tool from inflating an item past the preset target pressure. The inflator also includes a thermal cut-off, to protect it from overheating.

Matt Chilton, Product Manager Tools at Makita said: “Makita’s new 12Vmax CXT Inflator is a powerful, yet compact and lightweight tool for use across a number of applications. The inflator has been designed with ease of use in mind – amongst other features, the Inflator has high stability at ground level and includes an LED job light for improved visibility, ideal should you ever need to inflate a tyre in the dark.”

The MP100DZ is a body only machine; batteries and chargers supplied separately. To find out more about Makita’s latest products visit www.makitauk.com

Festool welcomes a new addition to the 18-volt family: The new AGC 18 cordless angle grinder boasts a durable design and perfect ergonomic features for cutting work.“With the new AGC 18, we are offering a battery-operated powerhouse that sets new standards both in terms of durability and with its excellent ergonomics. The new cordless angle grinder is suitable for carpenters, joiners and painters equally, as it can be used to complete cutting tasks and small sanding jobs on construction sites without any cables,” explains José Kunze, trained carpenter and application specialist at Festool. Clever detail: The compact powerhouse fits into the Systainer with the battery and sanding tool

fitted – so it takes no time at all to pack and unpack. The lockable spindle and quick-action clamping nut easily ensure fast disc changes while working without the need for tools. The AGC 18 also impresses with regard to ergonomics: The on/ off switch is ideally positioned for cutting tasks – the entire device is perfectly balanced. In addition, the EC-TEC motor offers particularly smooth operation and low vibrations.

To achieve this result, the motor and housing have been disconnected.

The new cordless angle grinder will be available at specialist retailers from September 2019. Visit www.festool.co.uk for further information.

Turboqwik from the Screwshop – the multi purpose, high performance woodscrew Screwshop – the home of the Turboqwik is a high performance screw designed to be used in hardwood, MDF decks, wood to plastic and wood to sheet metal.

With 6 reaming nibs under its head, its perfect for countersinking with no burrs. Its high performing yellow coating (CR3 ROHS compliant) has been salt spray tested up to 200 hours. Each box comes with a PZ2 driver bit.

The precision multi-purpose woodscrew has an extra sharp drilling point, so no need for any pre-drilling. With a coarse serrated thread, its unique sawfix design

enabling for extra quick drilling, it really is a dream to use. Another advantage is its reinforced head which increases torque and reduces breakages. Sizes range from 3x16mm to 6x150mm.

It really is such a simple screw that does a lot more. Buy on line at Screwshop.co.uk, you’ll also find a wide range of fastener finishes, including zinc, electro brass, black, chrome, satin chrome, bronze and nickel. Packaging options are available too.

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