Specification Product Update Issue 05 2015

LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system

The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

Just a few benefits at a glance:

• 20mm porcelain pavers 40x70 45x90 60x60 75x75 30x120 40x120 60x120

• ‘Floating floor’ - installation over single ply membranes

• Extremely low maintenance requiredoffering massive over-life savings

• Highly abrasion and stain resistant

• Highly slip resistant; R11 and achieved up to +65 wet in the BS pendulum test

• Lightweight - 45kgs per m2

• High load bearing and impact resistance

• Timber & stone effects; 40+ finishes available

• Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial & residential use

• Completely non porous

• Fire & frost proof

• Height-adjustable supports from 9mm up to 550mm

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Mendip Stoves

Stay cosy all day long with the new Somerton II stove from Mendip Stoves

There’s nothing quite like coming home to the warmth of a wood burning stove – it’s the perfect antidote to the arctic winds outside and will easily create a cosy centrepiece for the whole family to enjoy. This winter, the new Somerton II tall from the Mendip range at Eurostove offers everything you need for lazy weekends at home and toasty nights in. And the Somerton II comes with heat storage blocks at the top, that provide a more even heat distribution while also allowing the stove to dispense heat slowly, for up to 8 hours after the fire has died out.

Unit H2, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG

T: 01934 750 500 E: info@mendipstoves.co.uk www.mendipstoves.co.uk

Alumasc Rainwater

Outstanding performance whatever the weather

Alumasc Rainwater is the UK market leader for Aluminium, Cast Iron and Steel gutters and downpipes. From cutting edgecontemporary to traditional heritage, our metal rainwater systems outperform all others. A unique range of profiles, finishes and made-to-order options means our rainwater systems are manufactured to the highest standard for strength, long life and durability. Our Aluminium range is BBA accredited and available in a choice of 26 colours to suit a wide range of commercial applications. Cast Iron is a popular choice for heritage and listed properties, while our long lasting Steel range is ideal for new build or RMI.

Alumasc Rainwater, Station Road, Burton Latimer, Kettering, NN15 5JP

T: 0808 100 2008 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk www.alumascrainwater.co.uk

Haddonstone

Working closely with major architects and developers Haddonstone works closely with major architects and developers to create custom residences. Shown is part of the Wootton Place project by Octagon Developments in Esher. All of the stonework is by Haddonstone including window surrounds, portico, architrave and cappings. Haddonstone has a vast range of standard architectural stonework. Alternatively, by utilising the company’s extensive mould shop and manufactory, Haddonstone can produce custom-made items, replicating simple shapes or intricate designs, to individual specifications in any quantity. Contact Haddonstone for a copy of the inspirational 216 page catalogue or visit the website.

Haddonstone, The Forge House, East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DB

T: 01604 770711 E: info@haddonstone.co.uk www.haddonstone.com

FH Brundle

Pro-Railing® – The Stainless Steel Handrail Component System

The Pro-Railing range of components is designed with simplicity of use in mind, providing stunning handrails or balustrades in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Available in stainless steel Type 304 and 316, the system consists of over 1000 components that ensure flexibility to overcome unforeseen onsite challenges. There are a wide choice of infill solutions including glass, wire rope, round bar, perforated metal and Webnet. PanelGrip is our Aluminium Glass Balustrade solution that cuts installation times with its unique locate, lock and leave glass grip system. Pro-Glass is also available in a variety of standard & non-standard panels making Pro-Railing a one stop shop for balustrades and handrails.

24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com www.fhbrundle.co.uk/groups/ 25PR__Pro_Railing

TORMAX

Top residential development opens with TORMAX access

Residents of the outstanding ISLAND development in Croydon, enjoy smooth access into the contemporary, staffed reception area through a prestigious entrance system designed and installed by TORMAX. Featuring a minimalist full-glass, three wing revolving door, foot traffic is kept flowing at all times, whilst the internal ambience is maintained thanks to minimal heat loss from the internal space, out through the door. ISLAND is a commanding 20-storey tower set just a short walk from Croydon’s newly regenerated town centre

Unit 1 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, TW17 8BA

T: 01932 238040 E: sales@tormax.co.uk www.tormax.co.uk ENQUIRY 07

Yeoman Rainguard

SL Aluminium Rainwater Systems

The new SL Aluminium Rainwater Systems from Yeoman Rainguard are manufactured from 2mm thick Aluminium and offer a wealth of advantages to the builder including longevity, ease of fitting and style. Finished in a polyester powder coating the SL Aluminium system is long lasting and robust and once installed will not require any repair, replacement, repainting or maintenance. This all adds up to being the perfect choice for gutters and downpipes when sustainability and the future lifecycle of a building is being considered.

Harrison Thompson & Co. Ltd, Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5J

T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@rainguard.co.uk www.rainguard.co.uk

Samuel Heath

Door closer with hidden benefits

In addition to impressive fire performance and accessibility credentials, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers deliver a host of benefits that enhance safety, reliability and comfort in a wide variety of projects. Totally concealed when the door is closed, Powermatic enables designers to retain a clean, unhindered appearance to the door, without intrusion from unsightly boxes and mechanical devices that are an unavoidable feature of surface mounted devices. This not only enhances aesthetics, but also helps to create a less institutionalised environment in psychiatric care facilities and residential homes. Widely specified for anti-ligature and antibarricade applications, Powermatic also enhances fire door reliability by reducing the risk of damage through vandalism. Powermatic is suitable for a wide variety of applications in education, health, care, hotel, social housing and commercial developments.

Samuel Heath, Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UJ T: 0121 766 4200 E: sales@samuel-heath.com www.concealeddoorclosers.com

Bauder

Introducing Biosolar from Bauder

Flat roof manufacturer Bauder introduced green roofs to the UK market over 30 years ago and it has now developed its own innovative PV mounting system for biodiverse and extensive green roofs. Bauder BioSOLAR uses the substrate and vegetation to provide the ballasted installation mechanism, removing the need to penetrate the waterproofing to secure the mounting units to the roof and simultaneously makes the most of the available area for vegetation, enabling the entire roof to qualify as a biodiverse green roof. The BioSOLAR solution also delivers advantages to the building, as the cooling effect of the vegetation and water held within the green roof system preserves the ambient temperature around the PV array.

O’Duffy Centre, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

T: 01473 257671 E: info@bauder.co.uk www.bauder.co.uk

Product Highlights

Achieving High Performance Building Envelopes

System specification is crucial to success when developing an energy efficient, sustainable building. Delivering onsite energy performance as specified in the design brief is a ‘team game’ with professionals working together to achieve the required U-value, airtightness and Psi value rating.

The devil, as always, is in the detail, or should that be detailing! In the past what was specified by the designer would not always perform as predicted - resulting in the performance gap, an issue highlighted in the Zero Carbon Hub’s report published last year.

As the leading innovator in the development and application of structural timber technologyKingspan Timber Solutions is a pioneer in sustainable structural timber construction. Ensuring that process and performance are consistently enhanced, Kingspan Timber Solutions is leading the way in addressing the performance gap

issue with an acclaimed range of high performance systems.

An example of this is the Kingspan TEK® Building Cladding Panel System, a structurally insulated panel designed for the infilling of apertures, or sheathing of the structural frame. This BBA and NSAI certified system at 142mm or 172mm thick can deliver Passivhaus airtightness values and can achieve external wall U-values of 0.20 W/m2K with ease, and down to 0.11 W/m2K or better if required.

Fast, Cost Effective and Predicable

As a lightweight solution, the Kingspan TEK® Building Cladding Panel System supports fast track construction methods, reducing build time onsite. A three man team can typically install 150m2 per day and the requirement for scaffolding is reduced, as in most situations the systems can be erected using mast climbers. As a result the Kingspan TEK® Building Cladding Panel System can be up to 50% faster than alternative construction methods.

Manufacturing in factory controlled conditions enhances quality, decreases defects and reduces waste and time onsite – making the critical project plan more predictable and permitting follow-on trades to start work sooner in the build process.

Kingspan Timber Solutions is project and performance centric. Through their extensive product portfolio, the company’s focus is firmly on value engineering and performance. With a collaborative culture, Kingspan Timber Solutions are dependable construction partners who, by using a combination of the highest performing, most sustainable materials and components, design, manufacturer, assemble and project manage the construction of cutting-edge timber solutions.

Their systems also include timber frame, structural insulated panel systems (SIPs), glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross laminated timber (CLT).

With a robust, integrated supply-chain, Kingspan Timber Solutions are dedicated to delivering outcome certainty by working in partnership with clients and their design teams to develop the best solution. With an exemplary track record built throughout our 50 plus years in the business, they are the UK’s leading experts in quality timber-based structural hybrid systems.

To find out more about Kingspan Timber Solutions visit: www.kingspantimbersolutions.co.uk

To book a CPD session: call: 01767 676400 or email: info@kingspantimbersolutions.com

Stacarac hygienic plastic shelving is used throughout the NHS and other areas where extreme hygiene is required.

The racks can be tailor made in various colours to avoid cross contamination etc.

We can measure and build racking systems to suit your needs.

The racking is very strong and lightweight easy to clean being non porous is class o fire rated (will not support combustion).

Stacarac (UK) Ltd Marine House, Mayland Industrial Estate, Mayland Chelmsford, Essex CM3 6AX

Tel: 01621 741250 (UK) Fax: 01621 742768

www.stacarac.com

Product Highlights

Is secondary ventilation pipe work still necessary in high rise buildings?

As increasing amounts of people work and live in city centres than ever before, the lack of space available for residential developments means that high rise builds are becoming more widespread.

When installing drainage and ventilation pipework in high rise buildings, traditional design standards dictate that a secondary ventilation stack has to be used to overcome air pressure changes. This is to account for the positive and negative air fluctuations that can compromise water trap seals due to the unsteady flow of water through the pipe work. Incorrect air balance can result in blowback and siphoning of the water seal in the trap, which could pose a public health risk.

To maintain stability in a drainage system, it is necessary to alleviate this change in air pressure immediately. This response time is paramount for protecting water trap seals, with traditional secondary pipework system thought to be the only way to provide this function. There are many factors to consider when installing secondary pipework systems, which continue to be the industry norm. For Instance, installing a secondary stack ventilation system requires more installation time and materials, and in turn takes up valuable floor space, a major factor when limited space is taken into consideration.

Rather than a secondary ventilation piping system, air regulatory and attenuator valves can be installed in high rise buildings drainage stacks to balance negative and positive air pressure fluctuations.

Products such as the Polypipe Terrain P.A.P.A and Pleura valves are a proven alternative to replacing traditional secondary vented drainage systems. The P.A.P.A (positive air pressure attenuation) valve is designed to react to and attenuate positive pressure transience within the drainage stack of high rise developments providing a perfect venting solution for any multi-storey building.

The Pleura valves are designed to allow air into the system when negative pressures are experienced. When these two valves are combined, the effects of positive pressure such as blown sink and WC traps and negative pressure siphoning traps are mitigated, thus removing the need for a traditional secondary vented pipework system.

There are other potential savings to be made through the removal of secondary vented drainage systems. As less vents are required there is also a reduced requirement for floor penetration to install fire collars, something a secondary vent system would always require.

The removal of a secondary vent also reduces the drainage system footprint, meaning there is greater flexibility in the design of internal drainage systems. This increased flexibility means that building designs, and room layout, are no longer dictated by strict pipework systems, providing numerous benefits to architects, interior designers and building owners who have more sellable space.

Secondary venting also proves to be a much less effective solution for very tall, or

complicated, drainage systems as the time lag that occurs when communicating a change in ambient airflow in the pipework can result in an ill performing drainage system.

The PAPA and Pleura valves have been tested in buildings up to 39 stories high and have BBA and LABC approval, making them the best option for designers, architects and installers.

For more information visit www.polypipe.com/terrain.

Product Highlights

Delvemade is GE Momentive Customer of the Year

Delvemade, the manufacturer of Seamsil® Cut Edge Corrosion treatment, has recently hosted a visit from three senior executives, from Momentive Performance Materials Inc., part of US giant GE Silicones. Tarek Bassil, Rich Wilson and Joseph F. Bruderek, made a special trip across the pond to present Delvemade with its ‘Customer of the Year 2014’ award.

As always there had been many contenders for one of Momentive’s most prestigious international accolades. The award came as quite a surprise as Delvemade is a relatively small operation, when compared with other Momentive customers. In a short presentation ceremony at Delvemade’s production facility at Itac’s factory in Manchester, senior commercial manager Tarek Bassil explained that the recipient of the award was not determined by sales alone.

The fact that Delvemade has seen growth in excess of 20% over the last two years was important. But the key reason for choosing Delvemade was the way the business operates and its decades long successful relationship with GE. Also taken into account was the UK company’s contribution and track record of sharing its success and exchanging information, which was seen to epitomise a great two-way business partnership. The handsome glass trophy is beautifully modelled to depict effort and achievement through teamwork. It is seen as a metaphor for business success.

Eurocell Modus maxes UK’s top energy ratings

Modus is one of two leading systems from Eurocell to achieve the BRFC’s most recent and stringent Window Energy Rating (WER) of A++. This landmark award is further recognition of Modus’s market-leading energy efficiency characteristics. The company’s Eurologik system has also been similarly recognized. Modus designs with the new A++ rating include casement, reversible and tilt and turn; together with the Eurologik 70 casement.

These windows are among the very first to achieve the ‘A++’ band in England & Wales for WERs since the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) launched the new rating in May 2015. A++ is only given to those windows with an energy index value equal to or greater than +20.

“Achieving the BFRC ‘A++’ ratings band underlines the fact that Eurocell is driving forward energy efficiency innovations that give homeowners the latest and best in high performance window windows,” says Ian Kernaghan, Product Design Manager.

The first PVC-U window and door system in the UK to offer a 12-year guarantee, Modus features a unique 75mm six-chamber profile system so it can achieve a U-value as low as 0.7 using triple-glazed units.

Fire Design Solutions to Provide Smoke Ventilation Systems for East London Regeneration Project

Following a recent appointment by Galliard Construction Limited, award-winning smoke ventilation contractor Fire Design Solutions (FDS) will provide a number of its innovative systems for the residential element of an exclusive new London development. Located on Caxton Street North in East London’s Canning Town district, the Royal Gateway project will consist of five contemporary apartment buildings, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies and open living spaces. The development will also host a large commercial space offering nearly 27,000 square feet of affordable rental spaces. Over the coming months FDS will supply, install and commission mechanical smoke ventilation systems for the residential blocks in order to meet the required fire safety standards, while corridor environmental systems will be used to mitigate heat in the buildings’ common corridors in day to day operating conditions. The FDS team has also been called upon to provide car park smoke ventilation systems, maximising safety for the development’s future occupants.

Speaking on FDS’ appointment, Robin Hawkins, Construction Director at Galliard Construction said: “By working with the team at FDS we’ve been able to ensure that the Royal Gateway development will be provided with the most appropriate smoke ventilation solution, while also effectively regulating the temperature of common areas.”

Gerard Sheridan, Chairman at FDS added: “We’re delighted to have been appointed to this project, particularly as it represents the ongoing regeneration of such a vibrant area of London.

“In cases such as this, our experts can work directly with the project’s fire design consultants and the end client to provide systems which not only meet fire safety requirements, but can also offer further benefits, including improved resident comfort.”

FDS’ work on site is ongoing, with residential occupations due to begin in Q3 2016.

Product Highlights

Wolf laundry says YESSS to energy efficient refurbishment

Leading electrical wholesaler, YESSS Electrical, has supplied commercial laundry equipment specialist, Wolf Laundry, with a large number of items for the refurbishment of its new headquarters.

YESSS Electrical’s Barnsley branch equipped Grimethorpe-based Wolf Laundry with approximately £4,000 of electrical supplies for the 3,500 square ft. property, including several energy efficient LED products such as 600 x 600 LED panels, round LED style fittings and LED batten fittings. The products were chosen specifically to help reduce Wolf Laundry’s energy output and carbon footprint.

YESSS also delivered a host of ancillary products including mains cables, consumer units, a security system and emergency lighting, as well as providing a free lighting design and technology consultation and a site visit to take measurements. YESSS experts used lighting software to create the design and specification for Wolf Laundry, which also showed carbon reduction and the savings on energy and costs per month of the suggested lighting technology.

Jamie Robertshaw, Sales Manager at YESSS Electrical, said: “Wolf Laundry is a regular customer of ours, so we were delighted to make the leap from supplying their day-today requirements to helping them to completely modernise and refurbish their new headquarters with some of our environmentally-friendly products.”

John Brown, Director at Wolf Laundry said: “Expanding our existing headquarters onto two floors has been a big project, but it has allowed us to open a stunning new showroom. YESSS Electrical’s design suggestions have aesthetically improved the space, allowing us to show off our products in a new light.”

Wolf Laundry’s new showroom is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 12pm at weekends.

Advanced Customers are (Very) Happy Customers

Super-cool rebar couplers from Ancon

Ancon’s latest launch is a range of reinforcing bar couplers designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures. Typical applications include the construction of steel-lined concrete storage tanks for refrigerated liquefied gas (LNG/LPG). Independently tested with cryogenic-grade rebar at a cool -165oC to the requirements of EN 14620-3, the new Ancon CTT range of couplers is available to suit bars from 12mm to 32mm diameter. Featuring a tapered-thread to simplify bar alignment and engagement, and reduce the chances of cross threading, CTT Couplers are compact in design, so are ideal for use where space is tight, and can be installed quickly and easily, minimising construction time and costs.

Global fire systems business Advanced’s recent customer survey has underlined its position as an industry leader in terms of quality, ease of use and customer support.

The survey, which included feedback from across Advanced’s customer and stakeholder groups, was designed to assess Advanced’s position in the market and ascertain where it is working well and where it can improve. It covered all aspects of the business from brand, through products to support and after sales. A staggering 99% of respondents said they would recommend the company’s products to others, and 91% said quality was the most important factor when choosing Advanced products.

The endorsement of Advanced’s product quality was matched in its reputation results. 86% thought Advanced was the best/one of the best fire systems suppliers, 70% said Advanced’s products were easier to use and 72% that they performed better The quality of Advanced’s technical support was reaffirmed with 91% ranking its quality as excellent or good, while 87% of those who had used Advanced training thought it was excellent/good.

Advanced’s marketing and communications manager, Aston Bowles said: “You don’t run these things to be told what you want to hear, but rather what people want to tell you. We were very pleased by the feedback which, while overwhelmingly positive, did highlight areas where we can improve. To have 99% of our customers saying they’d recommend us is testament to the whole Advanced team, from the designers and technicians right through to the marketing, sales, training and technical support teams. An area highlighted for improvement was awareness of the features available to members of our Advanced360 online tech support portal and we’re already working on correcting this. We’ve also followed up the many customers who made direct comments on the survey – both positive and negative – directly.”

Product Highlights

New animated installation video for the Helifix Dixie micro-pile

Helifix has created a new animation which shows step by step installation procedures for its versatile Dixie micro-pile. The animation clearly demonstrates how these high performance micro-piles can be used either to stabilise existing buildings that are suffering from subsidence or to help form secure and level foundations for new constructions. The animation can be viewed at www.helifix.co.uk/videos The well proven and technically advanced Dixie micro-pile is backed by International Code Council (ICC) certification and conforms to AC358, the International Standard for helical foundation underpinning systems. Helifix engineers assess each situation and design repairs based on the damage, the weight of the individual property and the local ground conditions.

P C Henderson bulks up its Securefold range with new weight category

P C Henderson has enhanced its popular Securefold exterior folding door range with the addition of a new heavier weight category product, meeting growing demand from customers.

Suitable for timber or aluminium door panels, the new hardware has been tested to 150kg, making it ideal for the specification of triple glazed doors for improved energy efficiency. The Securefold 150 is designed for both residential and commercial external outward opening door applications that require a heavy duty system that moves effortlessly.

ENQUIRY 30

Redring Selectronic Premier achieves a rating for energy efficiency

Redring Selectronic Premier, the UK’s number one care shower, has achieved the highest A class energy efficiency rating, in line with the new Energy-related Products Directive.

Trusted by care professionals for over 25 years, the Selectronic Premier range of thermostatic showers features advanced temperature control technology, intuitive user controls and rapid one-button commissioning for an intelligent and safe showering solution that is easy to use and install.

In addition, Redring has created a new Selectronic product brochure, communicating full details of the range, together with an information leaflet, which explains the benefits of the industry’s leading care shower to end-users.

Selectronic Premier uses highly accurate thermostatic technology to maintain constant water temperatures within just +/-0.5°C, while adjustable temperature locking allows maximum water temperatures to be set.

Large one-touch start/stop and temperature control buttons together with a large LED display and audio feedback allow easy shower operation. Plus, smart data logger technology tracks showering patterns to save energy and monitor usage, and a unique fault-finder system allows problems to be diagnosed and solved, with no need for an engineer.

For further information, visit www.redring.co.uk.

Available in a brushed satin finish, Securefold 150 hardware is extremely durable and corrosion resistant, and like the rest of the range, it is a tried and tested quiet solution. Its superior quality components are made from 316 stainless steel, making it perfect for external use.

The Securefold range is the definitive choice when specifying hardware for exterior folding doors. A variety of weight capabilities, finishes and locking options makes this the system that performs as well as meeting the aesthetic preferences of the customer.

All components in the Securefold range undergo extensive cycle testing in accordance with EN1527, achieving in excess of 100,000 cycles - if the set of doors is opened and closed twice a day the system would last over 137 years.

t: 01424 20 22 24

www.dolphindispensers.co.uk

mirror system

A new solution to an age old problem.

Save time, water, energy, soap, space and money with Alavo –the new name for Dolphin Dispensers’ successful behind mirror modular system.

Our radical new modular system, is the perfect blend of style and substance and is the complete solution where projects require excellent BREEAM, LEED or SKA ratings.

For architects, contractors, cleaning and facilities teams, Alavo’s plug and play design minimises time spent designing, installing and servicing the washroom area.

For washroom users Alavo features fully integrated infrared sensor taps and foam soap systems, and high speed low energy hand dryers so that they can wash, soap and dry in one position using the latest technology.

Alavo – the complete washroom system Specifications:

and clean design, fits into any project

Easy access for janitorial duties, with hydraulic lifting panels

Sensor activated taps, soap and hand dryers

Multi-feed system, LED lighting. ‘Plug and Play’

washrooms worth experiencing

Dolphin Dispensers

Southpoint, Compass Park, Bodiam, Robertsbridge TN32 5BS

t: 01424 20 22 24 f: 01424 20 52 00

More details about Alavo see: www.dolphinalavo.com

e: info@dolphindispensers.co.uk www.dolphindispensers.co.uk

Northcot Brick

Northcot Brick launches New Yellow Handmades

Northcot Brick, one of the UK’s foremost independent brick manufacturers, has launched a new range of classic yellow bricks as part of the planned extension of its well-established handmade range. The three new blends: Woodstock Weathered, Wellacre Antique and Marlborough Mellow add variation to the already much sought after rich warm reds and orange hues often associated with the historic brickworks. Handmade using traditional bench mould methods and burnt in a coalfired kiln, these distinctive yellow bricks offer subtle variations in tone and texture and a character designed to complement the architecture of the south and south east of England, being reminiscent of the traditional stock bricks often found in London and the South East.

Station Road, Blockley, Nr. Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9LH

T: 01386 700551 E: sales@northcotbrick.co.uk www.northcotbrick.co.uk

Vandersanden

Water struck brick range by Vandersanden Group

Belgian brick manufacturer, Vandersanden Group, has launched a range of high quality water struck bricks for the UK market, uniquely coloured using an engobing technique. The water struck manufacturing technique dates back to the 17th century and involves using water to lubricate the moulds, creating a finish smoother than when conventionally lining moulds with sand Marco Solberg, Sales Manager at Vandersanden said: “Whilst we have gone back to the past to create something new and modern for today’s market we’ve updated the process to adhere to regulations and meet 21st century demands.”

Unit 6, Avenue Business Park, Brockley Road, Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4EY

T: 01954 268075 E: sales@hoskinsbrick.com www.vandersandengroup.co.uk

Vandersanden

Vandersanden supplies bricks for London’s Hallsville Quarter

Belgian brick manufacturer, Vandersanden Group, has supplied the facing bricks used to construct phase one of London’s Hallsville Quarter. For the initial phase of the project, 420,000 Drayton cream, crease textured, unicoloured soft yellow bricks were used for the external walls of the development. Hallsville Quarter is a key part of Newham Council’s £3.7 billion regeneration programme and one of London’s largest regeneration schemes including 1,100 mixed tenure housing units and more than 323,000ft2 of leisure and retail space.

Unit 6, Avenue Business Park, Brockley Road, Elsworth, Cambridgeshire, CB23 4EY

T: 01954 268075 E: sales@hoskinsbrick.com www.vandersandengroup.co.uk

Eurobrick

Europoint dry-pack mortar range ideal for all pointing projects

Europoint is an easy to use, dry-pack mortar, which is available in 8 standard colours. Originally formulated by Eurobrick Systems as part of its brick slip cladding systems, Europoint is suitable for all pointing applications, including repointing and repairs to traditionally constructed brickwork. Eurobrick’s managing director, John Mayes comments: “Europoint is a great pointing mortar, with a long and proven track record; we’ve been supplying it with our cladding systems for many years. It can help save time on site, because it’s pre-prepared, all you need to do to produce a reliable mortar, is add water and mix.” Supplied in 25kg bags, Europoint has been specially formulated for application by gun or grout bag injection. The grout bag, effectively a large icing bag, is widely used, as it allows for greater control. John Mayes added: “The colour range has been developed to complement or contrast with different colour bricks, but for large projects, special colours may be developed if required.”

Unit 5, Newbridge Trading Estate, Newbridge Close, Bristol, BS4 4AX T: 0117 971 7117 E: info@eurobrick.co.uk www.eurobrick.co.uk

To make an enquiry - Go online: www.enquire.to/spu Send a fax: 01952 234002 or post our: Free Reader

Health, Safety, Security & Fire Protection

Plumis Automist used to provide fire protection in Manx TT Races Control Tower

Plumis – Automist was installed by Eurotec Safety Services of Belfast as a key part of an alternative fire protection scheme to protect the control room within the control tower of the Isle of Man’s famous Tourist Trophy (TT) and Manx Grand Prix (MGP) motorbike races, where riders compete on a road circuit of nearly 38 miles. The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Tourism and Leisure (DTL) operate a suite of IT systems in support of these annual races and these are all controlled from a tower, situated at the start/finish line in Douglas.

The whole room was undergoing major refurbishment before this year’s event which takes place from 30 May until 12 June. The Island’s Building Control officers stipulated that the room would require additional fire suppression measures because the control room leads off the only escape route.

The Department of Infrastructure had worked with Eurotec Safety Services of Belfast on a number of projects in the past and were pleased when Geoff Dougan, Eurotec’s Director recommended the use of Plumis Automist, a simple, yet effective fire protection appliance that uses a high pressure pump to generate a fine water mist.

Automist automatically and reliably detects and suppresses incipient fires before they can take hold and cause devastating damage. Each nozzle is designed to provide up to 80m³ of protection or 32m2 of floor area with a ceiling height of 2.4 metres.

The system is activated utilising a heat detector as recommended in Approved Document B, effectively eliminating nuisance alarms which would be highly disruptive to the thousands of visitors attending the races.

In this case, 2 pumps and 2 sprayheads were used to provide complete protection at a fraction of the cost and with much less disruption than fitting sprinklers.

Furthermore, the use of sprinklers was unattractive to the organisers of the races because water damage would have caused a highly inconvenient interruption to the races.

Dayle Collister from the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure who run the races was very satisfied with the solution and would recommend Automist to resolve similar situations.

For further information on this project or the Plumis Automist range of water-mist suppression solutions call Plumis on +44 (0) 20 7871 3899, visit www.plumis.co.uk or email info@plumis.co.uk

Commtel

Telguard secures top place in entrance access systems

Telguard manufactures a comprehensive range of telephone and gsm based intercom systems. Due to the fact that our systems are not hard wired to dedicated handsets, installation time and cost are greatly reduced. The quality of speech is as you would expect from telephone apparatus combined with the flexibility.

Here are only 3 connections, power, phone line and control. Any updates are carried out by the installer, either remotely or on site. A visitor simply presses the required button on the panel which dials the telephone number or mobile number of the person they wish to visit. The resident presses a digit on their phone to allow access. The new HyCan CU 2 pal is our 3G video Facility which can be used with the majority of our intercoms. When a visitor presses the desired destination button, a 3G video call is made and the receiver of the call is able to view the video from the intercom on their android device. Where 2 cameras are connected the recipient of the call is able to switch between cameras during the call. A good 3G signal is required at both ends. Cordless phones and mobile phones are commonplace now, making answering a call as convenient as changing channel on a television. Remote sites do not now pose a communication nightmare; our gsm range only requires a sim card, power and an aerial. Our products are vandal resistant and available in a host of finishes. We also offer DDA solutions and bespoke products. We are extremely proud of our ability to support our customers via our help desk and we able to solve the majority of issues remotely.

Telguard formed in 1992 with the goal of manufacturing and distributing telephone based door entry systems. The company has gone from being able to provide just one type of system with limited facilities to being able to offer a complete range of systems to complement almost any project. Our ethos is that if we do not have exactly what you want available then we can bespoke almost any colour, shape and size of any panel. Engineers have the luxury of being able to speak directly to our research and development team to discuss any problems they might face at an installation, or to provide us with input to assist us in providing systems that make installation quick and easy. Thanks to this input from installation engineers and sales staff, we are constantly reviewing and updating our systems to provide the most advanced and modern systems available on the market today.

Suite 2, Stanley House, Kelvin Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9SE T: 01306 710120 E: sales@telguard.co.uk www.doorentry.co.uk

Aid Call

Wireless Nurse Call Systems – Designed with you in mind

Building on the success of our Touchsafe collection, we are proud to launch our newest innovation: The Touchsafe Pro. This new range has been designed with HTM compliance at its heart and is our first system to include user-friendly touch-screens. We have utilised mesh network technology for increased security and provide the option of emergency or cardiac pull stop configurations.

Aid Call has been leading the way in wireless nurse call technology for over 35 years. We offer a wide range of products and bespoke solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of care homes, care groups and hospitals. We have a national team of consultants experienced in wireless technology and telecare solutions, as well as an experienced team of in-house engineers and a 24/7/365 helpline.

Unit 4 Brunel Court, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB T: 0800 052 3616 E: sales@aidcall.co.uk www.aidcall.co.uk

Frontier Pitts

Frontier Pitts Automatic Car Park Barriers provide traffic control for staff car park.

Frontier Pitts Automatic Barrier model FBX was the perfect solution for this high traffic site with its rapid-action torque motor. The barrier provides 100% duty rating - designed for continuous and frequent use - backed with a maintenance contract to give the school management peace of mind.As the Automatic Barrier on your car park is likely to be the first opportunity that visitors to your premises will see, the traffic control system is a good opportunity for branding and free advertising. The customised wrapping can be matched to suit all environments, and can be changed to suit business seasons and promotions.

Crompton House, Crompton Way, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QZ

T: 01293 548301 E: sales@frontierpitts.com www.frontierpitts.com

Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

Lifts? The latest addition to a luxury home

We all love a little luxury in our homes: all the latest comforts; every electronic gadget to help us in our busy lives; so it’s no surprise that the trend for building high-specification luxury homes sees developers and owners sometimes include the convenience of a lift. It’s the ultimate statement, a lifestyle choice and a useful addition to high-end housing. A home with a lift (or two) really does stand out from the crowd, propelling a property into a highlydesirable ‘must-have’ category.

Two floors and a small footprint When the lift requires only two stops a simpler through-the-floor lift can provide a perfect solution. Installed very simply, with no shaft required, these types of lifts have a small footprint for just two standing passengers and fit discreetly into the corner of a room. This makes the location of the lift quite flexible.

Installing a through-the-floor lift requires minimal builder’s work and within just a few days our through-the-floor Stannah Salise is installed and ready to use. Discreet and occupying minimum space these products provide quick access over two floors and are ideal for retrofit sites.

The Salise meets the requirements of BS5900:2012 is a popular choice and a luxurious addition to comfortable living.

For two or more floors, with a generous footprint

For houses with two or more floors and generously-proportioned internal space a domestic platform lift may be the chosen product. With a footprint that meets regulations to ensure it can accommodate up to four people or a wheelchair user, this type of passenger lift will certainly serve the occupants of a large house well into the future. It offers a warm welcome to everyone who occupies or visits the property.

The addition of this type of lift into a private dwelling has a number of considerations and costs. In an existing dwelling there are four clear stages to a project: surveying the site to produce plans, builder’s work, lift installation and finally internal decoration. In a new dwelling these can all be part of the architect’s plans and building work so costed as part of the whole project.

At Stannah we recommend our Midilift range of platform lifts, meeting the requirements of BS 8300:2001 and giving specifiers a wealth of options to meet every technical and aesthetic requirement.

The invisible butler

The trend for the convenience of a lift in luxury homes doesn’t end there. The fashionable town house with multiple floors

and unconventional layouts may mean bringing the groceries home (or having them delivered) could involve many flights of stairs. That’s why high-end developers and city conversions are building in a small service lift to take the strain. It’s certainly not a new thing as grand Victorian homes often had a pulley lift or ‘dumbwaiter’ in a wooden shaft that assisted the below-stairs staff with service in the formal dining room.

In grand home refurbishments the addition of a small Stannah Microlift dumbwaiter or service lift adds both convenience and value to a property - and a little grandeur too. Supplied in its own small shaft and able to travel 30 metres, with up to three entrances available on each level, the Microlift really does provide an extra pair of safe hands in a busy home.

SG System Products

Products helps improve safety at Docklands Light Railway

Stargard, the original “warm to the touch” DDA compliant handrail from SG System Products, has been used to replace existing handrails at stations along the route of London’s Docklands Light Railway. The 4mm (4,000 microns) thick PVC sleeve was manufactured in a special melon yellow colour requested by DLR and this colour is consistent throughout the material. The handrail is also designed and manufactured to resists knocks and bumps. It is fitted using stainless steel brackets to keep ongoing maintenance to a minimum.

Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4JP

T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk www.handrailsuk.co.uk

Aalco

Handrail & Balustrade systems from Aalco, now offering even more!

Aalco is the sole UK distributor of IAM Design’s balustrade and handrail systems. In line with customer demand and ongoing product development, Aalco has further increased the range of fittings offered, to give the specifier an even greater choice of components to suit almost any application. Four new floor fixing profiles have been announced: glass U 2kN and glass U 3kN, with design loads of 2 and 3 kN respectively; glass U Steel, a cost effective floor fixing with a design load of 1kN and glass U precision which feature a unique, patented glass fixing system.

25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DH

T: 01932 576820 E: aalco@shawandunderwood.co.uk www.aalco.co.uk/products/handrail.aspx

CRL

CRL Launch NEW Compact-X Sliding Door System

COMPACT-X is a NEW compact sliding solution from CRL for frameless glass panels, combining latest technology with an attractive minimalist design. The system is quick and easy to install with double soft close, and suitable for ceiling, glass, and wall mounted applications. COMPACT-X has the added advantage of being suitable for narrow door widths; a minimum of 635mm. The COMPACT-X system offers reliability having been tested to 100,000 cycles in accordance with European performance standards EN1527 and EN1670. In addition, COMPACT-X offers the benefit of vertical adjustment to ease installation, plus the option to create Bi Parting doors by purchasing extra set of clamps. COMPACT-X is available in Brushed Nickel and Satin Anodised finishes and is suitable for glass panels of 8mm to 10.76mm in thickness.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk www.crlaurence.co.uk ENQUIRY 47

Delta Balustrades

Kent county cricket club bowled over by Delta Balustrades

Leading manufacturer, Delta Balustrades, worked with Kent County Cricket Club on its new £30m ground in Beckenham. Delta provided balustrades totalling approximately 87m of its Orbis range for three internal staircases, voids and balcony with powder-coated metal posts and infill panels, providing a robust solution with a long service life. Delta’s Vista handrail and structural glass system with non-standard floor fixings was specified by the architect for the external balcony, which can resist a uniformly distributed line load of up to 3.0kN/m. Supported by 33mm clear toughened and laminated safety glass in compliance with Part K building regulations, the stainless steel handrail was mounted on brackets and secured in place using a continuous steel fixing bracket along the bottom edge of the structure for added protection from falling, collision and impact.

Illbuck Way, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3JA

T: 01270 753 383 E: info@deltabalustrades.com www.deltabalustrades.com

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Sioo Wood Protection – a new wood modification for the UK

All too often the appearance of new timber clad buildings is ruined by uneven weathering. It is quite common to see buildings where the shaded areas are still unweathered whereas the exposed areas have already changed to the silvery-grey colour associated with exposed wood. For this reason, pictures of timber clad buildings are always taken immediately after construction and not after a year or two! Aesthetics is hugely important in the built environment and this patchy weathering puts people off from specifying timber as a cladding material.

A new product in the UK is the Swedish wood surface modification system, Sioo Wood Protection. This product reacts with the wood to produce a pleasing even grey surface within a few months of application. Very importantly, this accelerated weathering takes place through a chemical reaction of the Sioo system with the top few millimetres of the wood surface and so it is a permanent change. Because the

greying takes place due to the chemical reaction, a completely even appearance is obtained, since it is not reliant upon exposure to sunlight for the reaction to take place.

The Sioo Wood Protection System uses silicate technology in a two part waterbased system. The first stage of the treatment uses a mineral silica solution that is able to penetrate the surface of the wood very efficiently. After the first treatment stage, a silane-based emulsion is applied, which cures by cross-linking to form a flexible silica network and provides a water-proof barrier preventing leaching of the mineral silicate. Over time, the mineral silicate cures by reacting with atmospheric carbon dioxide to precipitate an insoluble silica network within the wood structure.

The product has been used extensively for cladding and decking protection and has also been used to protect the decks of sailing boats. The Sioo system is used

as a surface protection system, which is suitable for Use Classes 1, 2, 3.1 and 3.2 according to EN 335 Part 2 (see table). If additional protection is thought necessary for Use Class 3.2 applications, then the Sioo Wood Protection System can be applied to preservative treated wood and to thermally treated wood. When used in interior applications Sioo Wood has the huge advantage of being VOC-free, since it is water-based and uses silicate technology. Disposal at end of life is not a problem, since the product is non-toxic.

Use Classes according to EN 335 Part 2.

Use Class General Exposure Condition

1 Interior, covered

2 Interior, or covered

3.1 Exterior above ground, protected

3.2 Exterior above ground, unprotected

4.1 Exterior in ground contact and/or fresh water

4.2 Exterior in ground (severe) and/or fresh water

5 In salt water

For further details and information on the Sioo Wood Protection System please refer to the UK website (www.sioo.co.uk).

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

The future is now! Wienerberger unveils ground breaking AluGrip-Roll

Following months of innovation, Wienerberger, the leading supplier of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, is set to launch AluGrip-Roll, a unique product that offers an immense improvement on the standard cloth ridge rolls currently used by roofers in the UK. Manufactured from aluminium, AluGripRoll is easier to use, faster to install and is more durable than its cloth alternatives. Furthermore, AluGrip-Roll offers greater ventilation than its cloth counterparts and although it has been developed exclusively by Wienerberger, it is compatible with any roof tiles, not just those from the Sandtoft range. In addition AluGrip-Roll comes vacuumsealed ensuring that the glue is kept in a prime condition and as fresh as the day it was applied.

Flat roof manufacturer Bauder launches new website

Bauder, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of flat roof waterproofing solutions, has officially launched its new website. The refreshed site delivers an engaging and interactive user experience with regards to content, structure, navigation and resources available for download.

Key features include; design guides, installation videos, CPD seminar overviews and a Technical Centre that offers free CAD drawings, specifications, product and system certifications and maintenance advice.

The easy to navigate site showcases the company’s full range of flat roof, green roof, and photovoltaic solutions in a comprehensive product and system library that includes Bauder’s new combined PV and green roof offering Bauder BioSOLAR.

The online library ensures that users always have access to the latest technical data and product information, helping them fully understand Bauder’s complete range of waterproofing systems. Also included on the site is all of the company’s technical literature, CAD detail drawings and design guides that are packed full of valuable information for designing, specifying and installing flat roofs. To coincide with the website redesign Bauder has also launched a blog and new social media channels on Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. Bauder invites you to explore its new website and social media channels today at www.bauder.co.uk.

Top marks for Metalline at BREEAM Excellent rated Academy

Metalline has received top marks for the external façade of the Kensington Aldridge Academy in North Kensington, officially opened in January 2015 by the Duchess of Cambridge. Designed by architects Studio E, the BREEAM Excellent rated building features over 2,000 panels in varying lengths and depths up to 4500mm and 800mm respectively, finished in four different RAL colours The company also supplied a range of ventilated Bird’s Beak style panels, pressings, copings and cills that further added to the overall aesthetic of the building’s façade. Metalline’s Ultima insulated panels are extremely versatile and possess excellent acoustic, thermal and fire performance ratings.

IKO’s Permascreed: the versatile solution

Permascreed from IKO PLC is the mastic asphalt alternative to traditional cement screeds. That is an effective way to level or create drainage falls on roofs and surface decks.

It also provides benefits traditional screeds just can’t match. Permascreed is fast to apply using traditional methods. With a walk-on drying time of just one hour there are fewer delays for other trades waiting to get to work. There’s also an advantage when used on exposed sites – given the unpredictable weather in the UK it’s useful to know it takes just 60 minutes to cure.

The innovative screed has zero water content, so there’s no waiting for moisture to evaporate and no risk of cement stained water getting into the underlying structure, making it ideal for both refurbishment and new build. And, given the screed thickness is up to 80% less than traditional materials, it is also much lighter.

Marcus Lee, IKO’s Sales Director, emphasises the flexibility of Permascreed for multiple applications: “It can be laid on primed concrete, glass fibre tissue or torch-on glass based bituminous membranes, and because it’s flexible and quick to cure it’s easy to achieve precise falls..”

IKO has developed a new brochure detailing all the features and benefits of Permascreed.

Aurubis

Civic Supermarket

An elegant, contemporary colonnade clad in Nordic Bronze from Aurubis adds a sense of civic permanence to this city-centre supermarket, taking retail architecture to a new level.

On a key route into the heart of Chester, the flagship Waitrose store is fully integrated with a new public realm including a pedestrian bridge across the canal. As part of a master-plan for the area, alignment of the supermarket and the adjoining walkway enhance views of the historic ‘shot tower’, adding to its role as a landmark.

Unit 6, Rabone Pk, Smethwick B66 2NN

T: 01875 812 144 E: g.bell@aurubis.com www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural ENQUIRY 56

Radmat

Free more space: new ultra-thin thermal insulation

When constructing balconies or terraces in new build projects or replacing them during refurbishments and renovations, a common requirement for contractors is to deliver both low U-values and the thinnest build-up possible. This can be a real challenge, especially in these areas, as high thermal performance is required but the lack of construction depth or space can be an issue. Balconies and terraces are notoriously problematic for roofing contractors as there is often very little space for installing new insulation. In order to meet the required U-values, the insulation will sometimes be installed both on top of and on the underside of the balcony or terrace. Not only can this be time-consuming, technically challenging and pose a condensation risk, it can also add unnecessary costs and increase the overall thickness of the construction.

Esha House, St Mary’s Business Park, Albany Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7EB

T: 01858 410372 E: techenquiries@radmat.com www.radmat.com

Hunter Douglas

Range of colours and finishes mean Hunter Douglas façades stand out from the crowd

Choosing a Hunter Douglas façade enables architects and designers to select the exact look and feel for the exterior of any building project. Specially engineered to withstand even the most severe weather conditions, Hunter Douglas’s extensive range of finishes and colours means its premium Quadroclad and Multiple Panel façades stand out. Coloured mica pigmentations mean that any building can be transformed: from matt through to high gloss finishes, and subtle shades to bold and bright colours. Hunter Douglas can replicate the appearance of other metals such as zinc, copper, titanium, Cor-Ten steel and stainless steel, and reproduce anodised finishes, providing a real alternative and better consistency of colour over traditional anodised treatments.

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk ENQUIRY 58

Hambleside Danelaw

New Interlocking Dry Verge System

The HD IDV Interlocking Dry Verge system for tiles is new to the Hambleside Danelaw roofing product range. The mortar free, allweather system provides improved design features and aesthetic appeal compared to other options on the market.

As with many of our roofing products, it is maintenance free and quick and easy to install. Design features help minimise water run-off onto gables to reduce staining, while the tapered edge creates the appearance of a straight line.

The system is designed to provide clearance for the installation of guttering and the ridge end caps have integral closures to suit either half-round or angle ridge tiles of most commonly available ridge tile types.

Long March, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 4NR

T: 01327 701 900 E: sales@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

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Jet Cox

Jet Cox offers a ‘baker’s dozen’ of automatic smoke vents

Britain’s most famous fire – which engulfed the capital in 1666 – reportedly started in a bakers Shop in pudding lane and resulted in the first regulations on building construction to try and Prevent future catastrophes. y coincidence the selection of “Smoke and Heat Exhaust Vent Systems” or smoke vents offered by Jet Cox Limited extends to 13 sizes all of which are fully compliant with the latest CE EN 1 2102-2 Certification. In fact the Jet Cox FireJet 165 24V/48V has been developed to provide automatic smoke extract in the event of any type of conflagration and thereby create a smoke free layer above the floor by removing both smoke particle and any potentially life threatening combustion gases. The FireJet 165 models can be activated by a dedicated smoke alarm or a remote third party fire detection system and are fully compatible with any modern building management system.

Crucially the FireJet 165 is available with either a 24 volt or 48 volt control panel with battery back-up in case of mains power failure and there is the further option of manual override using switches close to the unit. Such capabilities are crucially important as smoke and noxious fumes are the main cause of fatalities in a fire disorientating people and asphyxiating them in minutes. Installing adequate smoke ventilation not only saves lives by facilitating the evacuation, but also makes it easier for the emergency services to gain access, to assist and tackle the fire. This has the additional benefit of reducing damage to the building fabric or property itself, both from the flames, and smoke damage, which rapidly spreads far beyond the seat of the blaze. The size options extend from 1000mm x 1500mm up to 1500mm x 2500mm; all operated by a single, galvanized steel mechanism. They open to an angle of 165 degrees and can be specified with either clear or obscure polycarbonate glazing; while there is the further option of a solid aluminium cover. The 24 or 48Volt motor features water resistance to IP 64 standards and will open the vent fully in under a minute. Jet Cox can provide clients with additional design support in relation to wind or snow loading and other aspects of the FireJet’s technical specifications. The majority of sizes are available ex-stock and all of them can be mounted on either 300mm splayed PVC-U upstands or splayed metal upstands measuring 300, 400 or 500mm in height.

Unit 1, Prothero Industrial Estate, Bilport Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 0NT T: 0121 530 4230 E: sales@jet-cox.co.uk www.jet-cox.co.uk

Axter Ltd

Admirals Quay, Southampton

Axter Ltd is the waterproofing designer and supplier for this vibrant waterfront new homes development in Southampton, forming an integral part of the riverside’s rejuvenation that includes courtyards, gardens and squares. The landmark 26 storey residential tower and supporting 16 and 9 storey residential buildings incorporate a landscaped terrace at second floor level between the first two buildings. This provides an exciting space for new restaurants, creating active areas of public space within the marina. Axter’s brief was to design and supply a robust inverted second generation hot melt structural waterproofing system (Wilotekt-Plus) in collaboration with the Axtershield Installer, project architect and developer construction team, carefully managing the many challenges posed, in particular the waterproofing interface junctions between existing and new structures.

West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9SX T: 01473 724056 E: info@axterltd.co.uk www.axter.co.uk

Swish Building Products

Extended NEW Range of Foiled Gale Grey

Swish Building Products have extended their NEW Foiled Gale Grey range to include fascia and soffit in addition to existing cladding, architraves and window trims which beautifully compliment the growing demand for contemporary woodgrain grey foiled UPVC windows. The Swish Gale Grey is a perfect match for RAL number 7016 (Renolit 7016 05-116700) which is often referred to in the industry as Anthracite Grey. Also available in the Swish foiled range are Irish Oak, Mahogany, Rosewood, Light Oak, Cream, White and Black. All foiled products are available with a 10 year product guarantee.

Pioneer House, Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7TF T: 01827 317 200 E: info@swishbp.co.uk www.swishbp.co.uk

A Proctor Group

Providing a sound solution for Watford affordable housing

The Profloor Dynamic Batten System has again been chosen by Jarvis Contracting, this time for a new affordable housing development of nine apartments in Watford. The system supplied by the A. Proctor Group will be benefitting residents’ quality of life in the new block, Parsons Court in Moor View, thanks to its acoustic performance. The Profloor Dynamic Batten System is specified and detailed in a similar way to a standard batten for the purpose of supporting the chosen floor finish, but has the added advantage of providing effective isolation of the floor finish from the structure, reducing sound transmission.

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7ER T: 01250 872 261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com www.proctorgroup.com

Howells Patent Glazing

Natural choice for natural light

Howells Patent Glazing are experts in conservatory roof design and manufacture, for both domestic application and commercial projects. Established for over 40 years, Howells are fully versed in all aspects of glazing, specialising in high performance attractive rooflight systems. They have a combined knowledge of over 100 years in design and manufacturing and offer full AutoCAD drawings and 3D graphic models.Their work has been displayed on the popular Grand Designs TV programme. The company utilises the new technology thermal properties of glass and thermally broken aluminium glazing bars to achieve previously unheard of low U value of 0.7 w/m2

Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7AN T: 01384 820060 E: enquiries@howellsglazing.co.uk www.howellsglazing.co.uk

Klober

New Permo underlay for monopitch extensions

Klober Permo® extreme RS SK2 underlay has been designed for roofs on extensions where existing windows or pipework preclude a tile or slate’s normal minimum pitch. It can be laid at 10°, even with clay or concrete plain tiles and offers high temperature stability for compatibility with in-roof solar panel systems.

Permo extreme provides immediate weatherproofing protection, offers a shear resistance to 300 N, is tear and UV-resistant and has double, self-adhesive edge strips which provide a permanent seal of laps. Permo extreme sealant is available to bond the underlay to eaves flashings and to seal transverse seams and T-joints.

Unit 6F East Midlands Distribution Centre, Short Lane, Castle Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2HA T: 01332 813050 E: Klober@yourresponse.co.uk www.klober.co.uk

Freefoam

New online tools to make things simplier

With the growing interest in PVC cladding as a home improvement solution Freefoam Building Products is pleased to announce the launch of two handy online tools to help make choosing cladding for your project easier and simpler, a cladding visualiser and a cladding calculator. Visualise the Freefoam colour range of cladding products on a variety of house types and select matching or contrasting trims or use the Freefoam cladding calculator to generate an estimate of the number of boards and packs needed for a project. Colin St John, UK General Manager explained “With a growing range of external cladding we have introduced these tools help specifiers and home owners see the potential our products can bring to any project”

Central Commercial Park, Centre Park Road, Cork, Ireland

T: +353 21 4966311 E: sales@freefoam.com www.freefoam.com

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External Walls

Using latest thermal break technology to produce windows for the next generation of solutions

Integration is the key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Their market leading Comar 9P.i Framing system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing, allowing tilt/turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors. With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing Comar 9P.i offers U-values down to 0.77, creating a future proof solution for their architectural, contractor and fabricator partners.

Comar announce they have incorporated the technology from their Comar 9P.i system into the Comar 5P.i window range, and are now launching the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i creating the option for standalone high performance windows.

The brief to Comar’s Design Team was to specifically meet architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, secured by design and large sizes. For their contractor and fabricator partners, performance with built in fast-track fabrication and installation.

The Comar team have achieved this with the launch of Comar 5P.i Advanced key features:

• Glazing 17mm - 62mm

• Testing to BS 6375

• Casement 750Pa Water Tightness, Air Tightness 600Pa, Wind Resistance 2000Pa,

• Safety Test 3000Pa

• PAS 24:2012

Comar: Designed for Performance, Backed by Delivery

New guide to REHAU polytec 50 curtain walling

In response to growing market demand for its CWCT approved and Passivhaus certified REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system, REHAU has produced a new brochure for specifiers and architects.

The 16 page guide is packed with technical details about the system and lots of stylish case studies showing successful installations in a range of contemporary commercial applications.

REHAU Polytec 50 is REHAU’s alternative to conventional aluminium curtain walling. It offers superior strength and better thermal performance, thanks to a system which combines the structural capabilities of steel reinforcement, the design and finish of aluminium on the exterior and the warmth and low maintenance benefit of PVC-U on the interior.

Cost effective and versatile, it is a warm façade stick system design which uses the same profile for both transom and mullion allowing for efficient onsite assembly and minimal wastage.

Projects featured in the guide illustrate the slim sightlines of REHAU Polytec 50 and include new build developments, schools, care homes and hotels in a range of RAL colours.

There is also all of the required technical data and information about REHAU’s extensive support package for commercial specifiers which is branded ‘REHAU KNOWHAU’.

Alumasc External Wall Insulation Transforms Seaside Homes

Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc Facades, has been part of the major refurbishment of Seagate Court in East Wittering.

Managed by the Seagate Court Management Company Ltd, the complex comprises four fourstorey blocks of private residential flats, boasting a stunning coastal location overlooking the seafront.

Although the scheme was originally solid cavity wall construction, the relentless climate and saltwater air had resulted in significant erosion to the exteriors, requiring the management company to embark on a complete refurbishment programme. An insulated render solution was required that could withstand the rigours of the inclement coastal weather whilst also providing an improved, contemporary appearance to the scheme.

2200 square metres of Swistherm EWI was installed to all exterior facades of the four blocks by Alumasc’s Registered Installer Primars Coatings of Middlesex. The system was insulated with a 90mm EPS and finished with Alumasc’s high performance silicone render.

The specification of the Swistherm system meant that as well as improving the structure and thermal performance of the block, its aesthetic appearance was also transformed by the silicone render finish.

Swistherm is a direct-fix insulated render system available for use with a choice of insulation materials. The system can be used for both new build and refurbishment projects and is certified by the Energy Savings Trust. All Alumasc EWI systems are BBA approved, fully warranted and offer a range of design and specification options available across many building types.

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Sandtex Trade

When South Lakes Housing Association refurbished 276 properties in the depth of the Cumbrian winter Sandtex Trade 365 All Weather Masonry Paint helped keep work on schedule. The majority of the work at the Kirkbarrow Estate in Kendal started in November 2014 and finished in late Summer 2015 –with Sandtex Trade 365 being applied throughout winter, spring and summer.

The product is specially formulated for use in adverse weather conditions and features high performance Pliolite® Resin to combat difficult weather conditions, allowing work to extend later into the UK’s traditional decorating season. It can be applied at temperatures as low as -10ºC, giving specifiers the option of selecting a product that can be applied outdoors later than they might usually expect. Sandtex Trade 365 is also rain-resistant in 20 minutes, so can be used when there is a threat of showers.

The works at Kirkbarrow Estate have included wall tie replacement, patch render repairs and full render paintwork and are part of a £38 million, five year investment programme across the association’s housing stock. Crown Paints has been selected as a supplier, with a number of contractors working on the various sites.

Lisa Maguire, Customer Experience Manager at South Lakes Housing Association said: “We chose Sandtex Trade 365 because we can use it all year round and in 20 minutes it’s water resistant. Because of our climate that’s really important to us.”

As well as exceptional performance in poorer weather conditions, Sandtex Trade 365 also offers 15 years’ proven durability, with exceptional adhesion providing a long-lasting finish which has been independently certified by the British Board of Agrément.

This offers specifiers the benefits of a reduced maintenance cycle, delivering greater value for money and supporting sustainability initiatives.

T: 0330 0240310 E: info@crownpaintspec.co.uk www.crownpaintspec.co.uk

Trespa

Trespa Meteon Naturals inspired by nature

Trespa has announced a new range of panels with seven unique decors and finishes, allowing the architect and specifier to unleash their individual design creativity in new ways. Now, any building can acquire instant character with decors inspired by natural materials and processes, bringing building façades to life with a new range of cladding panels, each with a unique, timeless natural texture. The irregular, raw, weathered surfaces of the high quality, durable panels allow buildings to stand out in any environment adding the aesthetic qualities of natural materials to any design. The new Trespa Meteon Naturals showcase the next step in decor technology. Firstly, their matt finish includes gloss elements. Secondly, the decors have metallic pigments. This combination of unique innovative features creates a stunning effect on the façade so each elevation will totally change with the angle of light.

35 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, B15 1TS T: 0808 2340268 E: info.uk@trespa.com www.trespa.com

Nvelope

Nvelope

provides the right support to Sterte Court

NVELOPE cladding support systems have been installed on Sterte Court, a development of high rise and low rise flats in Poole, which has received a facelift that has not only improved the visual appearance and sustainable factors, but also extended the buildings’ life for at least 30 years. Sterte Court is a residential building in Poole, which dates back to the 1960s. When originally built, the two 10 storey and two 4 storey tower blocks consisted of 134 one and two-bedroom flats. Constructed with rendered concrete wall panels on a concrete frame, the buildings were poorly insulated.

Unit 10 Blenheim Court, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1AD

T: 01707 333 396 E: info@nvelope.com www.nvelope.com

Sandtex Trade 365 tackles Cumbrian all weather challenge

PermaRock

New PermaRock Colour Chart

PermaRock has recently launched a new and improved colour chart to replace its existing colour selectors, combining them into one easy-to-use range for our Acrylic & SiliconeUltra through-coloured renders and exterior coatings.

Key Features

· Highlights over 1300 colours available with our Acrylic textured renders / coatings

· Highlights over 900 colours available with our SiliconeUltra textured renders / coatings

· 500 colours promoted that have the highest colour brilliance and more permanent colour stability

· Displays lightness factor levels for each colour and information on specifying ‘darker’ colours

· Product information, textures and particle sizes shown

Jubilee Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5TW T: 01509 262924 E: permarock@permarock.com www.permarock.com ENQUIRY 74

Metalline

Top marks for Metalline at BREEAM Excellent rated Academy

Metalline has received top marks for the external façade of the Kensington Aldridge Academy in North Kensington, officially opened in January 2015 by the Duchess of Cambridge. Designed by architects Studio E, the BREEAM Excellent rated building features over 2,000 panels in varying lengths and depths up to 4500mm and 800mm respectively, finished in four different RAL colours The company also supplied a range of ventilated Bird’s Beak style panels, pressings, copings and cills that further added to the overall aesthetic of the building’s façade. Metalline’s Ultima insulated panels are extremely versatile and possess excellent acoustic, thermal and fire performance ratings.

Hollies Park Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1DB T: 01543 456 930 E: sales@metalline.co.uk www.metalline.co.uk

REHAU

Impressive 20m high installation of REHAU polytec 50 curtain walling

Specialist installer SEH Commercial has just completed its first major installation using the REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system. The Suffolk based company has successfully installed a 20m high replacement curtain walling section across the common stairwell area in the high profile eight storey, 1960s Greenlaw Court apartment block in Ealing, West London. Successfully tested to the tough CWCT standards for weather performance and Passivhaus certified and approved, the REHAU Polytec curtain walling matches the aesthetics of the steel curtain walling which was in place previously, but offers much improved thermal performance and minimal requirements for maintenance.

Hill Court, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5QN

T: 01989 762600 E: enquiries@rehau.com www.rehau.co.uk

CD UK

The Future of Facades: Design, Installation, Performance - an evening with Alison Brooks at RIBA London, Nov 11th 2015.

DuPont™ Corian® is increasingly valued as a versatile, highperformance solution for façade systems and has been applied to a wide variety of construction projects internationally, from private villas to hotels and public buildings. This special event on the future of façades with Stirling Prize winner Alison Brooks is taking place in the Jarvis Suite at RIBA HQ, Portland Place, London. The evening offers a programme of presentations, discussions and refreshments. Participation is free but please register your attendance in advance at: www.future-of-facades.corian.com.

Wakefield House, Gildersome Spur, Morley, Leeds LS27 7JZ

T: 0113 201 2240 E: info@cdukltd.co.uk www.cdukltd.co.uk

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Anderton Conrete

Retaining Walls Made Simple

Anderton Concrete are based in Northwich, Cheshire and are part of the Ibstock Building Products Group employing over 2400 people in the UK and US, with 49 clay, concrete and speciality manufacturing plants. Anderton offers a range of dry laid concrete block retaining wall systems that can be used in both the commercial and domestic environment. One of their newer products is Slopeloc which offers a uniquely attractive appearance that can complement many landscaping designs. The finished wall leans back rather than standing vertically, softening the aesthetics of the structure. Slopeloc is available in a range of colours and is simple to install.

Units 1 & 2, Cosgrove Business Park, Soot Hill, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire. CW9 6AA

T: 01606 535300 E: 01606 79 436 www.andertonconcrete.co.uk

Paddock Fencing

Traditional style estate fencing

Paddock Fencing is an established business specialising in Traditional style Steel products. Many large estates and country parks use both the tree guards and estate fencing. The Tree Guards come in four different sizes for both pedestrian and livestock needs. The Estate Fencing is made in either two metre panels or the continuous type, which will accommodate undulating land and curves. Bow Top Hand and Field gates compliment the fencing, which can be made to order. Paddock Fencing now produce Residential Fencing, Bow Top and Vertical Bar.

French Drove Farm, French Drove, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0PQ

T: 01733 270580 E: ben@paddockfencing.com www.paddockfencing.com

Millboard

Live life outside

At Millboard we believe that there is nothing as beautiful as the appearance of wood’s natural grain, that’s why we’ve spent years perfecting an outdoor alternative that’s just as attractive as the real thing, but without the flaws of the natural product. Beautifully moulded from hand-selected prime Oak, our Enhanced Grain Smoked Oak decking featured has all the beauty of original Oak but with the benefits of being virtually maintenance free with its stain and algae repellent surface. You can get a complete look by matching Millboard decking with our Edging and Fascia which both minimise wear & tear and ensures clean lines for a seamless finish. Millboard’s unique products are perfectly suited for people who love great design but want low maintenance - leaving them more time to enjoy life outdoors.

Castle Court, Bodmin Road, Coventry, CV2 5DB

T: 024 76 43 99 43 E: enquiries@millboard.co.uk www.millboard.co.uk

Kilsaran International

Kilsaran International is an established manufacturer of superior quality paving and walling solutions for domestic and commercial hard landscaping. Applications range from permeable driveways and residential paving via a nationwide network of independent builders merchants to planning and delivering commercial landscaping solutions for extensive streetscapes, retail developments and social housing renovations with leading project planners, specifiers and architects. Head quartered at Kilsaran’s award-winning concrete manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ireland, a dedicated sales office in Manchester supports the UK business. Last year Kilsaran partnered renowned Irish garden designer and television presenter, Diarmuid Gavin, creating a bespoke range of contemporary paving products.

Unit 16 Premier Park, Acheson Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1GA

T: 0161 872 889 E: admin@kilsaraninternational.co.uk www.kilsaraninternational.co.uk

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Kilsaran introduce new commercial paving collection by Diarmuid Gavin

Drainage & Water Management

Alumasc Rainwater’s new technical brochure

The original is still the best from Interflow

The original FRANK puddle flange was developed and patented over 30 years ago but is still regarded as an industry leader.

The puddle flange is a sealing system adopted in millions of buildings and structures all over the world and the FRANK range is available from Interflow

FRANK puddle flanges are suitable for all smooth-walled pipes in steel, plastic, stoneware, concrete and cast iron from d20 to > d3200. Specifically designed for the pressure-tight installation of pipes through concrete walls, foundation plates and manholes, FRANK puddle flanges are pressure-tight up to 10 bars, preventing the ingress of pressing water, diffusing media, such as radon, as well as hydrocarbons like oil and petrol.

Alumasc Rainwater, part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), introduces its new Technical Brochure, which is available to download at www.alumascrainwater.co.uk

The new brochure provides customers with in-depth information on all aspects of its rainwater solutions, including gutters, downpipes and associated fittings. The update includes technical data on the recently introduced AX extruded aluminium gutter, our new pre-fabricated steel outlet and the Swaged aluminium downpipe range.

AWMS Marketing Manager Ben Green says: “Our new technical brochure includes detailed information on our market leading aluminium, cast iron and steel gutters and downpipes. It’s just one part of a wide range of marketing materials we’re developing to make it easy for our customers to understand our range, benefit from our technical support and select the best rainwater solutions for their projects.

“The design of the new brochure has also changed to incorporate our new branding and campaign theme that clearly communicates the performance benefits of our range and lead in colour,” continues Ben.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AMWS) is the first joined up brand in the industry that provides an overall solution in water management, from rain to drain. It includes Alumasc Rainwater, Skyline Fascia & Soffits, Harmer Building Drainage and Gatic Civil Drainage.

The FRANK puddle flange is an extremely flexible product available in a range of versions; it is the easy-to-install, perfect solution for any application and is the cost effective alternative to conventional sealing systems. Installing a FRANK puddle flange from Interflow takes only a few minutes. It is manually fitted over the pipe and secured with the supplied clamping bands as described in the installation instructions. A screwdriver can be used to install the clamping band on pipes of up to 315 mm diameter while for larger sizes a clamping tool is freely available on loan.

FRANK puddle flanges are not designed to serve as anchor points for pipes. For strong PE or PP wall ducts, FRANK offers special sections with single-end or double-end flanges. Standard FRANK puddle flanges are made in EPDM, which is chemically resistant to a wide range of acids and bases and offers outstanding weather and ozone resistance. For applications involving oil and petrol environments, FRANK puddle flanges made in NBR are the recommended option.

Interflow has 25 years’ experience in supplying and installing quality stainless steel solutions for service ducts, air cleaning and filtering, and in-floor drainage. The company is the UK installer and distributor of a specialist range of products for the built environment, designed to enhance, add value and increase sustainability across commercial and public sectors, thereby helping customers save energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

Interflow provides a full specification service for architects, consultants, contractors and MEP engineers, and has a successful track record in supplying high-profile projects.

New innovative product from T-T

With over 56 years’ experience in providing pumping systems to the sewage and waste water industry, T-T have developed the new ‘Ready Sump’, an innovative pre-formed concrete sump design that is readily available with a primary focus to not only reduce lead times but also health and safety risks to the installer.

The pre-cast sump is smooth and clean by design and is fully compliant with both private and 7th edition adoptable pumping station specifications. This is another addition to the T-T portfolio of products providing a true one stop shop solution.

We Build It Ltd

The simple affordable solution

We Build It Ltd are based in the heart of some of Shropshire’s most outstanding countryside. As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of domestic sewage treatment plants, we focus on high quality, affordable products. All of our sewage treatment plants are based on the successful and simple extended aeration method. We can design, manufacture, install and service sewage treatment plant for single houses, small developments, rural industrial units, campsites, pubs, hotels, offices, barn conversions and commercial applications. Our products can also be used after an existing septic tank to enable the effluent to be discharged directly to a water causeway, if your existing soak away has failed.

Sewage Treatment Plants

l BioPure Range up to 50 persons

l Flowpath Range 60-300 contact us for populations above 300

Kingsnordley Farm, Kingsnordley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6EU

T: 01746 781782 E: jan@webuildit-ltd.co.uk www.webuildit-ltd.co.uk

Hydro

Versatile Hydro-Brake® Agile Expands Options for SuDS on New Developments

Hydro International is launching the Hydro-Brake® Agile flow control, marking a significant new opportunity for highly-efficient surface water attenuation with the lowest-possible flood storage volumes to meet stringent planning and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) requirements. Simple, cost-effective and easyto-install, the float-activated Hydro-Brake® Agile extends the Hydro-Brake® Flow Control Series, a versatile toolbox of precisionengineered flow controls for every project and budget. The Hydro-Brake® Agile meets stringent stipulations for surface water discharge rates and can be engineered to achieve the lowestpossible flood storage. It can therefore help developers meet strict planning requirements and ensure acceptance by adopting authorities, while reducing land take and construction costs.

Stormwater Division, Clevedon Hall Estate, Victoria Road, Clevedon, BS21 7RD

T: 01275 878371 E: enquiries@hydro-int.com www.hydro-int.com

Marmox

Marmox Soundboard brings harmony to new neighbours in Kensington apartment building

The excellent acoustic insulation properties of SoundBoard, manufactured by Marmox, has restored peace and quiet in an exclusive West London apartment building, where two flats were being knocked into one. The refurbishment and integration of the adjoining dwellings has been carried out by main contractor, LDB Construction: a specialist in such top end redevelopments across the capital and surrounding counties. As an experienced building and fit out contractor, LDB identified the Marmox SoundBoard as an ideal panel to use in overlaying the concrete subfloor, prior to installing electric underfloor heating coils. SoundBoard offers both acoustic and thermal insulation properties and helps prevent damage to cabling 101-103 Hopewell Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NP T: 01634 835290 E: sales@marmox.co.uk www.marmox.co.uk

Blackburn & Roberts

The Sutton Catch Pit

Flash Flooding is becoming the norm. Intense rainfall leads to unplanned run off as the drainage system are overwhelmed. Water flowing along highways enters private property with disastrous consequences. The Sutton Catch Pit is rapidly becoming an Industry Standard.

It is quick to install and carries any vehicle likely to enter a home or business premises. We also offer units to take the highest loads.

41 Boardman Street, Eccles Manchester, M30 0FP

T: 0161 835 2068 E: info@blackkburnandroberts.co.uk www.blackburnandroberts.co.uk

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Hauraton

RECYFIX® GREEN grass reinforcement modules installed at Banovallum School, Lincolnshire

The Hauraton RECYFIX® GREEN STANDARD surface reinforcement grid system was used extensively in the grassed pathways, where a high footfall was expected, and the grassed areas surrounding Banovallum School, Horncastle .The system helped to prevent erosion and improve surface drainage. Once installed, the RECYFIX® GREEN modules were discreet, yet provided a permanent surface reinforcement to the grassed areas with a loading capacity of 200 tonne/m². The pathways and area to be grassed were excavated, covered with a granular sub-base, a layer of sharp sand applied and then rolled. The RECYFIX® GREEN modules were then secured on top of the rolled surface and their apertures filled with top soil which was compacted then grass seeded. The grass was left to grow over several weeks before access was allowed.

Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk www.hauraton.co.uk ENQUIRY 91

Canal Engineering

Lightweight drainage for showers

In changing rooms and showers, hygiene is mandatory. Daily waste water from showering, spillages and cleaning requires a simple but durable drainage system, preventing bacteria build up and unpleasant smells. The Aspen lightweight drain channel and shower cover is designed for waste water to easily flow into the channel and away from the source. The cover can be easily removed to clean out the channel of unwanted waste build-up that can occur. In addition, the stainless steel construction provides corrosion, rust, stain and chemical resistance in both wet and dry conditions for a continuous showroom appearance.

Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PQ T: 0115 986 6321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk www.aspen.gb.com

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Remmers

Waterproofing Simplified with Remmers Multi

Tight 2K

Multi-Tight 2K is a new, flexible, mineral based waterproofing product which has all the performance properties of older technology polymer-modified thick bitumen emulsions, whilst being “bitumen free”. Using unique rubber granulate filler technology Multi-Tight 2K has a crack-bridging capacity which is five times more effective than standard flexible mineral-based waterproofing systems.The versatility of the product allows it to be used to waterproof below ground externally and internally offering excellent resistance to ground or water pressure as well as frost and salts. It is very quick and easy to apply by trowel or spray application, has fantastic levels of adhesion to most substrates including old bitumen and dries very quickly in less than 18 hours.

Unit B1, The Fleming Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9NN

T: 01293 594010 E: sales@remmers.co.uk www.remmers.co.uk

Bio Bubble

Waste Water Treatment for off mains drainage

Environmentally friendly Bio-Bubble system produces a very high quality effluent suitable for re-use or without any further treatment being applied can discharge to a watercourse.

Sludge waste production is far lower than conventional forms of treatment which also means far fewer tankers.

Over the years Bio-Bubble has continued to offer a robust solution to environmentally sensitive and specialist sites.

Unit L, Fishers Grove, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hants. PO6 1RN T: 023 92 200669 E: sales@bio-bubble.com www.bio-bubble.com

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Heating, Ventilation & A/C

New addition to the

Simply Silent family

Xpelair

Xpelair has extended its family of Simply Silent fans with the launch of a 6”/150mm range, delivering high performance, near silent ventilation for kitchens.

Available in 16 models, the 150mm range offers all the benefits of the existing Xpelair Simply Silent Silent products, but with an enhanced airflow performance of up to 259m³/ hr, meeting the UK regulation for kitchen ventilation.

Featuring Xpelair’s Ghost Air Movement Technology, the Simply Silent 150mm range incorporates the latest innovations in ventilation technology to deliver nearsilent running. Additional benefits include So Simple Installation, which offers a range of smart and innovative features for quick, simple and hassle-free installation.

Consort Claudgen Panel Convector Heaters

The very latest collection of Consort Claudgen’s designer panel convector heaters offer so much more with its clever design features. The white and stainless steel panel heaters now have strengthened grilles to increase durability. The wall mounting system features a new snap-on bracket which allows easy installation and mounting on/off for cleaning and decorating. With wireless control option available, this slimline and energy saving range makes a perfect choice for both commercial and domestic use where space saving and efficiency with style are paramount. They are ideal for hotels, offices, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.

ENQUIRY 99

Under floor air conditioning for Sir William Perkins Sixth Form Centre

With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile). The fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort. AET has recently been specified to provide an underfloor system for the new Sixth Form centre at Sir William Perkins School, Surrey. A total of two zones within the Sixth Form centre will be cooled by CAM-V33 downflow units, with conditioned air supplied into the space by thirty one (31) TU4-AC standard fan terminal.

High efficiency gas fires offer more heat for less cost

The new FR920HE is operated by the latest thermostatic remote control and is 80% energy efficient. A shelf and TV can be installed above if required. This ‘high efficiency’ (HE) gas fire is designed for installation into any home with a chimney or flue liner system and false chimney breast. No extra air ventilation is required. This frameless, glass fronted, gas fire has been designed and approved to the latest British and European standards. This modern energy efficient gas fireplace will provide 4,8kW of heat and is operated by a thermostatic remote control. This monitors the temperature in room and adjusts the flame to ensure optimum performance. The FR920HE is manufactured in the UK at the CVO factory in the North East. The CVO range includes many energy saving gas appliances. Call for details or visit website for further information. 01325-301020, sales@cvo.co.uk, www.cvo.co.uk

Contour unveils new low cost, ‘no fuss’ LST radiator range

A new value-engineered low surface temperature (LST) radiator has been launched by Contour, the leading designer and manufacturer of LST heating systems. Primarily designed for general healthcare, educational and commercial environments, the Covora range is ideal for building services contractors and heating and plumbing installers who are working to price-sensitive budgets but require simple, high quality safetycompliant radiators. It is available in a range of colours, more than 150 sizes and has the option for silver-based anti-microbial BioCote® coating.

RENSON

RENSON louvre panels for student accommodations in London

A good air quality is crucial for students to keep the focus during studying, in the end achieving better results. Therefore, all 419 student rooms of the project Paul St. East (Shoreditch, London) of full building envelope contractor FK Construction feature their own ventilation unit. The duct of the system is connected to a specially developed RENSON louvre panel solution on top of every window in the building.

For this application in 12-24 Paul Street, the project team of RENSON Fabrications Ltd. developed a special solution, which combines a glazed-in louvre panel type 414 with a 150 mm thick insulation panel to the rear with duct plenum. For accurate connection of the ventilation duct, the insulation panel was equipped with a duct opening during assembly for on-site connection. When no duct needs to be connected, the insulating back panel was installed fully closed, providing the required thermal resistance. “We were looking for a specific solution for this application and RENSON Fabrications Ltd. was able to develop and manufacture a customised solution for us,” says Sean Keenan at FK Construction. “By integrating these glazed-in louvre panels with special insulation on every window of a building, we could not only take care of ventilation and thermal resistance, but also add an additional architectural dimension to the façade of the building.”

UK-based manufacturer RENSON Fabrications Ltd., with production facility in Maidstone, develops and manufactures a wide range of products and systems, including window ventilators, louvres and continuous louvre systems. The company provides standard as well as customised solutions to the construction market. “We offer architects, specifiers, developers, fabricators and installers a wide range of innovative systems, taking into account not only the ventilation and/ or sun protection features, but also other aspects, such as thermal resistance and acoustic performance,” says Patrick Vandenbogaerde at RENSON. “For various applications in the UK, the project team of RENSON has been developing special ventilation solutions with louvre panels, combined with options, such as dampers or an insulation panel on the rear. By integrating e.g. glazed-in louvre panels with special details, architects and installers take care of the necessary supply of fresh air, adding an architectural accent to the building.”

Units 1-5, Bircholt Road, Parkwood Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9SF T: 01622 754123 E: info@rensonuk.net www.rensonuk.net

Marflow Hydronics

The Diversity of the Xterminator

As it grows more in popularity every year, Marflow Hydronics’ Xterminator valve set is being used increasingly with a variety of different terminal devices, showing it to be a highly diverse product. Over the past few years, the Xterminator valve set has been mostly credited as a great solution to work with fan coil units. However, customers are increasingly using the product with a larger range of terminal devices, just as it was designed for, demonstrating its true flexibility. The Xterminator is a range of engineered terminal unit connection sets which incorporates a suite of valves and fittings to balance and control any terminal device, such as chilled beams, fan convectors, air handling units and trench heating, as well as fan coil units.

Riverside, Unit K, Austin Way, Hamstead Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B42 1DU

T: 0121 358 2012 E: solutions@marflow.co.uk www.marflowhydronics.co.uk

Rinnai

Rinnai welcomes advent of ‘transparent’ energy labelling

Rinnai, designer and manufacturer of the Infinity range of continuous flow gas fired water heaters, welcomes the implementation of the ERP and Energy Labelling Directive on 26 September as its expansive range of water heaters can satisfy a complete range of load profiles and all units are A RATED.

On 26 September 2015 The Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive, incorporating Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives for water heaters (Lot 2) comes into force, meaning that water-heating products sold in the UK will need to meet minimum energy performance criteria in order to be legally placed on the market, and will require an energy label.

9 Christleton Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, WA7 1ST

T: 01928 531870 www.rinnaiuk.com

Fläkt Woods

New Energy Recovery Unit from Fläkt Woods

Fläkt Woods has enhanced its range of high performing energy recovery units with the addition of the NEW eCO Premium. The compact AHU’s features are fitted in a compact casing that fit even the smallest spaces so is ideal for ceiling void installation. Available in 6 sizes the eCO Premium is designed with sound in mind and with certified low noise it is ideal for sensitive installations like schools and universities.

Other benefits include:

• Air flow 0.1 - 0.9 m3/s

• Counter flow Plate Heat Exchanger for up to 85% dry temperature efficiency

• EC motor technology

• Integrated CURO controller

• ErP & Ecodesign compliant

Axial Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ZD

T: 01206 222 555 E: info.uk@flaktwoods.com www.flaktwoods.co.uk

Timoleon

Renewable technology at core of the Omnie collection

Despite the Government’s carbon reduction agenda and the availability of the RHI payments, heat pumps remain a relatively nascent technology in the UK market, meaning customers should seek to purchase properly integrated systems from manufacturers with a proven track record. The Omnie collection by Timóleon brings together just such an offering, which includes high performance air to water heat pumps as well as a compatible selection of underfloor heating systems and fully compatible control options. The recently published Omnie brochure - subtitled “Making a Home Whole” – includes detailed information on the LWD air source heat pumps which are produced by the hugely respected German manufacturer, Alpha-InnoTec.

18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL T: 01392 363605 E: Chris.Weaver@timóleon.co.uk www.omnie.co.uk

Timoleon

Omnie ground source heat pumps serve six bathroom rural redevelopment

The redevelopment of a former lock keeper’s cottage in Somerset, being replaced by a 850 square metre spacious modern family home, is making use of two ground source heat pumps from Omnie to provide not just space heating, but also hot water for the property’s six bathrooms, kitchen and utility. Dating back to the 1840s and the construction of the Chard Canal, which connected to the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, the cottage and surrounding land were used as a dairy farm after the waterway closed in 1868. As is often the case with obtaining permission for substantial redevelopments in sensitive locations, local planners will have looked favourably on the proposal to employ a renewable heating system. ENQUIRY 105

18 Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5GL T: 01392 363605 E: Chris.Weaver@timóleon.co.uk www.omnie.co.uk

Schiedel

Schiedel Introduces the latest cutting edge addition

IGNIS PROTECT is the new CE approved wall pass thru’ system used for SW connecting flue pipes up to the temperature class T450 and DW stainless steel System Chimneys up to the temperature class T600. The product is specially designed for Air tight and energy efficient timber framed buildings. The unique features of this product have helped us win the Flueing and Ventilation Product of the year at the Hearth & Home exhibition in Harrogate this year. Ignis Protect is suitable for SW and DW connecting flue pipes passing through interior or exterior walls made of combustible materials and is available in both 90° and 45° versions.

Crowther Industrial Estate, Crowther Road, NE38 0AQ T: 0191 4161150 E: info@schiedel.co.uk www.schiedel.co.uk

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to its range of products

Exclusively designed by Gino Venturelli Creative Director - Gerflor

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

WOW! New Taralay Impression Control - Safety by Design

Gerflor has coupled its technical expertise with excellence in design in the creation of its latest safety flooring innovation, Taralay Impression Control.Taralay Impression Control provides inspirational design, superior slip resistance and outstanding performance within new build and refurbishment projects, whilst being suitable for most contract and housing installations.

Taralay Impression Control is a dual collection comprising an impressive SAFETY IN WOOD and SAFETY IN DESIGN offer of realistic woods and modern designs in contemporary colours that relate to up-and-coming trends. Created by the manufacturer’s in-house design and research team, the innovative mix ranges from dynamic to calming effects for differing decorative environments.

Colour, style and performance from Tessera Teviot Carpet Tiles

Tessera Teviot, one of the most widely used ranges in Forbo Flooring System’s extensive portfolio of carpet tiles, has received a stylish colour refresh to maintain its leading position.

Forbo has updated and extended the colour palette with new classic, contemporary and high impact shades, all designed to enhance the creative versatility of this practical yet high performance flooring option. This new and more diverse colour palette makes Tessera Teviot the ‘go-to’ collection for commercial, educational and public sector applications and for any other interior environments where an attractive and particularly hardwearing modular floor covering is required.

Osmo fills the gap in the market

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert has launched Gap Sealer, an extremely versatile gap filler and sealer for internal wooden floors.

Osmo Gap Sealer is the ideal product for filling, fixing and repairing all types of splits and gaps in both finished and unfinished wood, making it more adaptable and usable at all stages of the wood working process.

It can also be used to seal and fill joints in skirting, wood flooring and door thresholds.

For stockists and more information, call Osmo UK on 01296 481220 or visit www.osmouk.com.

SAS International is introducing System 320, an acoustic tile, lay-in suspended ceiling system without a traditional supporting grid.

Intended for use in corridor or plasterboard surround applications, the system tiles can be provided in dimensions to suit most building modules, allowing for greater flexibility. Ideal for commercial office and residential sectors, System 320 satisfies acoustic demands set out in the Building Regulations, Approved Document E. Non-woven acoustic fleece, acoustic pad and plasterboard options allow for a flexible, cost-effective approach to acoustic control.

SAS System 320 is available with ultra-micro perforations (≥1mm) offering a brighter ceiling appearance. Another option is pre-formed apertures for service integration during manufacturing, improving aesthetics and minimising installation times. System 320 can be suspended by a range of suitable SAS International trims or any suitable flanges, including linear lights and grilles.

The comparatively lightweight tile (7kg m²) is available in sizes of 250-600mm (width) x 474-3000mm (length). For the sake of ceiling aesthetics, SAS would recommend a tile no larger than 1.4m2. Larger tiles are achievable, but to remain within industry tolerance guidelines, additional support for rigidity may be necessary.

If desired, optional 9x3mm black foam gaskets are available to create a recessed edge feature.

Polyflor gives Cardiff Blues Rugby Club bar a winning new look

Vinyl flooring from Polyflor was used to create a brand new bar area at the home of Cardiff Blues rugby club, Cardiff Arms Park. A mix of wood and stone effect designs from the Forest fx PUR sheet vinyl flooring collection and Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tile range were both used in this updated café bar area. Forest fx flooring in Rustic Oak and Expona Design tiles in Atlantic Slate were selected in the suite. Atlantic Slate was used throughout the bar’s bathroom areas whilst Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tiles in in Blue Recycled Wood were also fitted to hospitality boxes overlooking the pitch.

SAS System 320 offers a cost-effective and flexible ceiling solution

Mapei

Level up with Mapei’s new and improved Ultraplan

Renovation Screed 3240

Mapei’s Ultraplan Renovation Screed 3240 is a fibre reinforced self-levelling compound, specifically designed for the renovation or refurbishment of existing subfloors. The high coverage, low VOC screed can now be applied to a thickness of 3-40mm, in one application, and is suitable for prepared concrete, screed, stone, ceramic, timber (plywood, chipboard, plywood, parquet) and terrazzo. Suitable for both commercial and domestic applications, Ultraplan Renovation Screed 3240 is ideal for smoothing and levelling floors ready to receive tiled finishes, resilient floor coverings or wood flooring. It can also be used alongside capillary underfloor heating and electric undertile heating systems.

Mapei House Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8HD T: 0121 508 6970 E: info@mapei.co.uk www.mapei.co.uk ENQUIRY 114

Howe Green

Howe Green access covers take off at Stansted

As part of the multi-million pound, airport-wide transformation of London Stansted, construction leaders Carillion and Galliford Try both selected Howe Green’s floor access covers to provide reliable access to essential under-floor services. Over 250 bespoke panels and frames were supplied for Stansted’s new Satellite One and Departure Hall refurbishment, in two separate phases of works. Howe Green’s adapted their standard ranges to custom depths and incorporated additional steel baseplates to suit specific site conditions and meet the required loading. As well as single covers, the company’s innovative multi-part covers were also installed. A series of panels set into one larger frame, they grant simple access to more complex junctions of service utilities.

Marsh Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9QQ T: 01920 463 230 E: info@howegreen.co.uk www.howegreen.com

John Lord Specialist Flooring

Decorative Flooring for Busy Environments

Dull flooring is no more with the decorative range of Acrigard resin flooring by John Lord. This durable flooring range is available with coloured flakes, quartz and/or glitter, which can be partnered with coloured resins to produce unlimited design possibilities and create a unique flooring design. Acrigard decorative flooring is designed for all commercial environments and has already been installed in restaurants, bars, hotels, offices, leisure centres and schools. In particular (pictured), a two toned, coloured quartz design was installed for a new bus station, which provided safety under foot for high volumes of daily pedestrian traffic.

Ainsworth Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2RS T: 0161 764 4617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk www.john-lord.com ENQUIRY 116

Hunter Douglas

Sustainable Faber Blinds products feature in new landmark project

Faber Blinds is helping to inspire the next generation of landscape professionals at the RHS Hyde Hall’s new £3m Learning Centre The company, part of the Hunter Douglas Group, has supplied the 1800 FTS system, an efficient and flexible motorised tensioned roof light blind that provides solar shading for horizontal or sloping internal roof light windows. Faber 1800 Blackout Blinds can be used for both large and small windows, but the system has been specifically designed for large areas of glazing with each blind capable of covering an area up to 4000 x 6000 mm.

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Heckmondwike FB

Heckmondwike FB a leading Manufacturers

Heckmondwike FB manufactures a wide range of heavy contract, fibre bonded carpet and carpet tiles along with specialist entrance area ranges which can be used to create bespoke entrance areas where the school logo can be cut into the carpet. Each fibre bonded range is made in Liversedge, West Yorkshire and available in a variety of colours and finishes. Fibre bonded carpet and carpet tiles such as Supacord, have been used in schools for over 40 years and are proven to perform in areas of heavy wear and tear. From classroom to corridors, entrances to offices, the robust construction of the carpets, which won’t ravel or fray give a durable, cost-effective floorcovering which is the perfect choice for a school environment.

Wellington Mills, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7FH T: 01924 406161 E: sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Gerflor

WOW! New Taralay Impression ControlSafety by Design

Gerflor has coupled its technical expertise with excellence in design in the creation of its latest safety flooring innovation, Taralay Impression Control. Suitable for most contract and housing installations, it comprises an impressive SAFETY IN WOOD and SAFETY IN DESIGN offer of realistic woods and modern designs for where a safety flooring solution is needed but looks count. 100% recyclable, Taralay Impression Control is a high performance, easy-to-clean and maintain, 2mm thick compact vinyl flooring that is slip resistant to ≥36 HSE standards and R11 rated. Plus its 20RTMRz micro surface roughness measurement indicates a low slip risk in wet conditions.

Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 5AP

T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com www.gerflor.co.uk

Mapei

Mapei launches Ultrabond Eco VS90 plus to its established Eco adhesive range

Mapei is pleased to announce the recent launch of Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus to its range of Ultrabond Eco Adhesives. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is a ready to use, light beige paste, which benefits from a fast, strong initial grab, allowing traffic after only 3-5 hours. This universal high temperature acrylic, wet-bed dispersion adhesive, bonds vinyl/rubber sheet and tile, PVC-backed carpet and luxury vinyl tiles with ease. The adhesive can be used with underfloor heating systems. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is extremely easy to apply with good peel strength with high resistant to shear stresses, with the added advantage of being a high temperature adhesive. It can also be specified to install floor coverings in many environments including those subjected to chairs with castors.

Mapei House Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8HD T: 0121 508 6970 E: info@mapei.co.uk www.mapei.co.uk

Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas TechStyle® Islands: a lightweight, sound-absorbing

ceiling solution

Hunter Douglas has launched a new, lightweight ceiling system that provides superior sound absorption for spaces in buildings with long reverberation times. Developed in response to the need for an affordable, simple and flexible solution for acoustic problems in existing buildings, TechStyle® Islands are strong yet incredibly lightweight. Comprising polyester and glass fibre tiles attached to U-shaped aluminium extrusion profiles, this innovative, easy-to-install product has an open structure and each weighs no more than 3.3 kg/m2 – about 25% less than alternatives.

Pondwood House, Pondwood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RT

T: 01604 766251 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Entrance Systems

CMS windows provide fyne views to Scottish retreat

A luxury west coast of Scotland retreat has opened a new spa and leisure complex featuring windows, doors and curtain walling manufactured and installed by CMS Window Systems.

The £10 million development by Portavadie Estates includes a 16-metre indoor pool, outdoor spa pools, two Scandinavian saunas, fully equipped gymnasium and spa, café and the largest heated outdoor infinity pool in Scotland.

The state-of the-art spa and leisure centre powered by local sustainable technology on the shores of Loch Fyne, Argyll, was designed by architects Stewart Associates, and complements the existing marina development and leisure offering.

The glazing specification by CMS ensures the new facilities enjoy stunning floor to ceiling views across Loch Fyne and beyond to the Isle of Arran, bringing nature right into the facility and flooding the building with light.

CMS manufactured and installed all the thermally enhanced curtain walling and windows for the building envelope –these were created using a combination of the advanced SCW+ system, Senior Hybrid Systems and the SPW600 system. The project also involved installing Metal Technology P50 louvres, colour coordinated in RAL 7015 with a matt finish.

The glass specification incorporated toughened glass with a low E coating, and in areas facing the water, BIOCLEAN selfcleaning glass was used to help maintain a high quality appearance in the long term. The glazing also incorporated glass spandrels in places, coloured to RAL 7021 to maintain consistent aesthetics.

Metal Technology features in Glasgow’s Ronald McDonald House

System 4-35Hi+ Parallel Opening Vents (POV) Windows are among a suite of Metal Technology Products installed in Ronald McDonald House, Glasgow, which serves the Royal Hospital for sick Children in the city. Part of Metal Technology’s THERMAL range, the System 4-35Hi+ POV window utilises specially designed polyamide thermal break profiles, thermal gaskets and foam profiles. Performance was maintained throughout the scheme with the use THERMAL System 5-20DHi+ doors, which offer a wide range of options from standard lever/ lever operation to single and double panic gear and electric release. The buildings feature pod glazed openings utilising not only System 4-35 POV’s but System 8 low rise curtain walling.

Garador rolls out a new look

Britain’s top garage door manufacturer has completely redesigned its fleet of delivery vehicles.

With clean lines and a fresh mid-blue and white styling, Garador’s lorries now reflect its modern image; which complements Garador’s leadership in not only garage doors, but also in service and delivery.

The vehicles are fitted with automatic lifting and carefully designed secure sections to ensure garage doors arrive at their destination in perfect condition. They also provide a telephone notification service, where a member of the Garador transport team calls the customer 7 days before any products are due to be delivered, and again 24 hours before hand, to help them plan for when the door arrives.

By doing this, Garador hopes to save its customers time and money, enabling them to plan more effectively for the fitting of their new door.

“We are delighted with the new look of our delivery fleet,” said Garador’s managing director Simon Hipgrave. “Garador has recently invested in new door designs and technology, and we felt it was time to invest in our delivery fleet. The upgraded lorries, with their new colouring and clear, clean signage, are now an excellent reflection of Garador and what we stand for.”

Levolux helps Suffolk go green

A bold new ‘Energy from Waste’ facility in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, is having a surprisingly positive impact on the Suffolk landscape, thanks to an Aerofoil Fin screening solution from Levolux. The custom solution comprises aerofoil-shaped louvres each measuring 500mm wide by 50mm thick, applied across each of the building’s four elevations. The extruded aluminium Louvres are set at a pitch of 750mm, assembled into panels using aluminium side-plates. The louvred panels, with free spans of up to 3.6 metres, combine to cover almost 4500 square metres of the external façade.

Reynaers

Reynaers launches sleek SL 38 Series: ultra-slim profiles with improved energy efficiency

Reynaers’ unique aluminium window and door system CS 38 has benefited from an upgrade – and the new Slim Line 38 series offers better performance than ever before.

SL 38 and SL 38-HI are now available and offer ultra slim profiles and improved market-leading energy efficiency.

The highly thermally-insulated Slim Line 38 has the look and feel of steel with the performance of aluminium. It combines elegant design, stability and ease of production and is the perfect solution for both new-build constructions and the replacement of steel-framed windows and doors. It respects the original design but offers a vast improvement on thermal insulation.

The minimalistic frame is reinforced by an invisible drainage system, avoiding the use of drainage caps on the exterior of windows and doors. SL 38 is available in three unique design variants – Classic, Cubic and Ferro – and its slim lines allow for an abundance of light.

SL 38 features a highly insulated three-chamber system with ultra-slim profiles for increased thermal characteristics. The solution is available in fixed, turn, and turn-tilt variations with Uw values of 1.4 W/m²K or greater depending on the configuration. The system is suitable for both double and triple glazing with a glass thickness of up to 55mm without losing the ultra-slim look.

For optimum end user comfort, the SL 38 product also offers excellent weather performance with air tightness of Class 4 (600Pa) and water tightness Class 9A (600Pa).

A special modification to the design also means the system is available with hidden hinges.

Marketing Manager at Reynaers Rebecca Cope said: “The SL 38 is a really versatile product. It is perfectly suited for the retention of existing structures, for example an older conservatory, allowing our customers to preserve a vintage look, or for renovation projects where steel frames have to be replaced. However, its high performance properties combined with a sleek new look make it a good choice for new builds too.”

Kettles Wood Drive, Birmingham, B32 3DB T: 0121 421 1999 E: reynaersltd@reynaers.com www.reynaers.co.uk

SIMONSWERK

TECTUS Hinges - Concealed Perfection

SIMONSWERK TECTUS - a complete solution and extensive range, multi award winning iconic design and precise engineered functionality. TECTUS hinges allow for three dimensional adjustments to obtain perfect door alignment, contain maintenance free bearings and present a flush fitting clean line design. Created for safety, with minimum pivot gaps to prevent finger injury, these hinges are available in an unrivalled range of high quality surface finishes and size options carrying up to 300kg door weights. The TECTUS A8 versions accommodate door fascias and claddings up to 8mm, allowing for glass or laminate door designs and the TECTUS “Energy” option integrates permanent power transfer.

Burcot Works, Spring Street, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8TF T: 01215222848 E: sales@simonswerk.co.uk www.simonswerk.co.uk

Crittal Windows

Supermarket selects Crittall windows

Successful supermarket chain, Lidl, faced an unusual challenge with its plans to develop a store on the Lower Bristol Road, one of the main routes into the city of Bath. Occupying the chosen site was an empty and vandalised single storey industrial building circa 1966. Lidl invariably plumps for new-build stores but, having split the acquisition of the site with a property developer, the new owners’ demolition plans were thwarted by an unexpected Grade II listing. The reason for English Heritage’s attention was the mode of construction of the otherwise unremarkable structure. The 57,000 sq ft. building was the first example in the UK of the use of the Mero Space Frame. Birmingham-based Lapworth Partnership, which has designed a number of Lidl’s new stores, was engaged to meet the challenge and worked with Bath and North East Somerset Council’s conservation officer and English Heritage in the South West region to arrive at an acceptable refurbishment and upgrade of the building.

Francis House, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3UN T: 01376 530800 E: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk www.crittall-windows.co.uk

Selectaglaze

Discreet treatment on larger windows, with the help of Selectaglaze: SERIES 15 NEW PRODUCT

Discreet secondary glazing on larger windows is often a challenge. When there is a need to increase the thermal retention or to reduce the ingress and egress of noise, while still maintaining the look of the interior of a building can be difficult. Selectaglaze are the leading specialists in the manufacture, design and installation of secondary glazing and have recently developed the new Series 15 horizontal slider. It is a mid-range unit with a slender, but more robust frame, allowing for discrete treatment of larger windows of up to 1500mm wide x 2000mm high. Over twenty of the units have been recently installed in the Francis Holland School near Regents Park London.

Alban Park, Hatfield Rd, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0JJ T: 01727 837271 E: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk www.selectaglaze.co.uk ENQUIRY 130

HÖRMANN

Hörmann entrance doors

As energy costs rise, architects and specifiers are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and keep heat loss to a minimum. Hörmann’s ThermoSafe and ThermoCarbon aluminium entrance doors feature ground-breaking levels of insulation, offering some of the lowest UD-values available, at just 0.8W/(m².K) and 0.47W/(m².K) respectively. Both of these Hörmann doors are extremely break-in resistant, with 9-point locking as standard on the ThermoCarbon, and 5-point locking on the ThermoSafe. A wide range of traditional and contemporary styles, finishes, glazing options and matching side elements are available to complete the look, whatever the budget. So for the ultimate in thermal efficiency and security for new build and refurbishment projects, Hörmann’s entrance doors are the perfect choice.

Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW T: 01530 513000 E: info@hormann.co.uk www.hormann.co.uk

Ahmarra Door Solutions

Introducing the Education Range

Specialist timber fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra have launched a new range of made-to-order doorsets for schools, colleges and universities. “Our aim is to make the process of specifying doorsets for schools as simple and practical as possible, using our many years of experience in this sector” said Tim Doran, Managing Director. The range consists of 22 door types each with an associated ironmongery pack to perform a specific function and clients will be able to make significant cost savings by eliminating the need to re-define doorsets and ironmongery for every project.

Unit 20 Fitzherbert Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1SD

T: 02392 389076 E: sales@ahmarra.co.uk

www.ahmarra.co.uk

Vicaima

Experience a new look in veneers with Vicaima Stained Doors

Real wood veneer, with its natural grain configuration is loved by all and adds beauty and sophistication to interiors the world over. Sometimes however, mother-nature needs a little help to stretch colour combinations and allow designers to explore new trends and original ideas for interior décor. Now with the new Vicaima stained veneer range all that and more is possible. Available in 6 new and contemporary shades, Vicaima Stained doors combine a high performance stain finish with a real crown cut Ash veneer base. The tonal spectrum in this latest range includes everything from Pastel Cream to Deep Brown offering plenty of choice and is supplied with a lacquered finish to complete the look.

Marlowe(Avenue), Greenbridge Ind. Est. Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3JF T: 01793 532333 E: info@vicaima.com www.vicaima.com

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms

Stunning round bath in DuPont™ Corian® from CD UK

CD UK and solid surface specialist fabricator Solidity have used DuPont™ Corian® in an outstanding bespoke bathroom design for a private client in London.

This stunning scheme by Kirsten Wain at West One Bathrooms has a round bath as its centrepiece, with walls seamlessly clad in feature colour panels. Unable to find what the customer wanted off the shelf, Kirsten contacted Solidity, to manufacture and install a bespoke solution. Installation was challenging as the bathroom was accessed via a spiral staircase, requiring the bath to be delivered in sections and constructed in situ.

Impact lighting and sculptural shapes for the hand basin add to the scheme’s distinctiveness and both designer and customer were delighted with the finished project.

Kirsten Wain said: “Corian® has amazing versatility, making it exciting to work with for a designer. We were impressed with the technical capability of Solidity who were behind the creation of these beautiful shapes, which worked so well in the small space available.”

Mira fuses form and function in stunning Aspects tap collection

With design informed by in-depth market research into homeowner preferences, the Aspects collection of taps from Mira Showers is carefully crafted to complement any contemporary bathroom while delivering the superior performance and reliability for which the company is renowned.

Its research found that three elements are key for consumers – performance, innovation and style – so the seven designs in the collection cover every style of bathroom shower to be found, from the chunky square-edged Honesty range to the authentic Victorian appearance of the Virtue.

The seven models in the collection provide taps for every space, need and design. Fluency, for example, offers ease of use while Precision is both elegant and space-saving and Revive offers a contemporary pastiche of Victorian styling. Each of the seven designs offers the full range of product types: monobloc, basin and bath pillars, bath filler, and bath shower mixer. And each range works on all pressures, has integrated push button diverters, and has flush fitting aerators for easy cleaning – everything the modern homeowner demands.

The seven designs within the collection are:

Honesty: Mira’s research found that consumers see Cubism as the height of modernity in the bathroom so this range features mirror flat faces, crisp edges and flush surfaces of the body and spout.

Evolve: Evolve brassware is geometrically styled and designed to remove the usual wedge cut-out from the back of the lever and the usual bite-out from the spout for the aerator.

Comfort: Comfort takes inspiration a popular design style but makes it more rounded and curved.

Revive: the Revive style takes period features, such as the capstan taps, but adds a contemporary touch so they complement either a period or a modern new build home.

Virtue: this heritage design features authentic Victorian details such as the indices for hot and cold.

Precision: compatible with many contemporary bathroom suites, the Precision range delivers a distinctive look to the brassware market.

Fluency: this design features a ‘raceway’ shaped control lever that appears to simply hover above spout but can be operated with just a finger or the side of the hand, offering effortless ease of use for all.

With a suite to complement any bathroom style, the Aspects collection of taps from Mira provides a trusted, comprehensive, reliable option for busy trade professionals; while meeting the exacting demands of homeowners when it comes to quality, performance and aesthetic.

Washroom Washroom

Washroom Washroom goes off-site

Innovative washroom design and manufacturer, Washroom Washroom has invested in state-of-the –art production methods to offer a unique off-site service.

With programmes becoming more demanding necessitating ever increasing co-ordination of trades in order to meet deadlines, Washroom has invested significantly in additional factory space to enable the manufacture and build of entire washroom units off-site.

Far from the traditional modular approach favoured on largescale volume projects, such as hotels, Washroom has developed its offering to enable it to offer a bespoke off-site solution for clients to combine the quality, programme and environmental benefits of offsite with individual design solutions.

The new model involves a complete run of washrooms being built full-scale and to the exact site measurements in Washroom’s Essex-based factory and clients are actively encouraged to visit and inspect the washrooms at this stage so that any alterations can be made prior to installation. Once complete, the pre-plumbed washrooms are disassembled and stored ready to transport to site exactly when required and assembled in a fraction of the time of a conventional build.

In addition to enhancing quality and programme, off-site construction offers the opportunity to reduce on-site waste by up to 90% compared to traditional methods of construction.

Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom commented: “This is another exciting development for us in what has been a tremendous year for Washroom Washroom. A combination of careful on-site surveying by experienced site staff, programming to co-ordinate with other trades and the ability to design and build away from site ensures that build quality is undertaken to the highest of standards.

“The offsite service is part of our complete package of services which also includes 3D printing and scale mock-ups, designed to ensure a client’s aesthetic and performance requirements are fully realised. It’s all part of our dedication to providing the most comprehensive service available to the specifier.

Units 1-10 Hill Farm, Epping Lane, Abridge, Essex, RM4 1TU T: 0800 999 8888 E: info@washroom.co.uk www.washroom.co.uk

CCL Wetrooms

CCL Wetrooms Extend their Range of Wetroom Drainage Grills and Tapered Boards

CCL Wetrooms, the UK’s leading Wetroom Specialist has extended their range of wetroom grills and tapered boards for use with their market leading wetroom drains. The increased range provides customers with a greater choice of grill sizes for their wetroom projects. Over the last ten years, wetrooms have witnessed a phenomenal increase in popularity in the UK and the trend towards open-plan alternatives has had a major impact on modern bathroom designs. This is due to the fact that wetrooms offer significant benefits over traditional bathrooms, including a greater flexibility of design options, a safer showering environment for those with restricted mobility and the opportunity for homeowners to maximise the investment potential of their property.

Lodge Farm, Hook Road, North Warnborough, HOOK, RG29 1HA T: 0844 327 6002 E: contact@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

Dallmer Limited

West end wet rooms benefit from elegance of Dallmer drainage channels

A high specification refurbishment and extension project at a residential property in a desirable area of West London has included installation of linear shower drains selected from the extensive range of Dallmer Limited. The 40-week project on the home in Lansdowne Road was carried out by J&Z Construction Ltd under the supervision of the company’s own architects, with the four storey building being completely gutted and an extra level of accommodation added in the roof-space. Two stylish shower spaces were created: one designed as a wet room while the other featured a two metre high glass wall set into a floor channel, with a rain head over. J&Z Construction’s interior designers chose products from the Dallmer range to ensure water was removed unobtrusively but effectively from the floor.

4 Norman Way, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9PY T: 01787 248244 E: info@dallmer.com www.dallmer.com

Duravit

P3

P3 Comforts is a complete bathroom range that modifies simple geometric forms to render them aesthetically calming and extremely comfortable to use. A characteristic feature of the design is the raised tap platform on the basin and bath which separates the wet and dry areas and provides generous space for storing bathroom essentials. Basins and baths appear almost rimless with maximised interiors for greater volume and freedom of movement. Shower trays are made from the new naturally slip-resistant DuraSolid A material and come with an optional stool in an attractive modern design. All lines in the collection are flowing and seamless with soft corners, no unwelcome light reflections and clever creative touches.

Unit 7, Stratus Park, Brudenell Drive, Brinklow, Milton Keynes, MK10 0DE

T: 0845 500 7787 E: info@uk.duravit.com www.duravit.co.uk ENQUIRY 140

Taplanes Ltd

No leaks, no tiles, no fuss….

Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer, Taplanes Ltd, provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Housing Associations and Hotels, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. Taplanes provide both one-piece and sectional pod designs. The sectional construction is primarily aimed towards the refurbishment sector allowing the units to be maneuvered into the most restrictive of locations with speed and ease. Alternatively, and if the build process allows, the one-piece cubicles can be considered.

Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3BN T: 01423 771645 E: admin@taplanes.co.uk www.taplanes.co.uk

Dolphin Dispensers

Washrooms worth experiencing

Dolphin Dispensers are now offering matching soap dispensers to their sensor taps in most of their range – both in counter mounted & panel mounted versions. These can be battery or mains powered and come with a chrome or a satin chrome stainless steel finish – the opportunities are enormous in public washrooms, airports, fitness centres, shopping centres, prestigious office blocks.

Southpoint, Compass Park, Junction Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, TN32 5BS

T: 01424 202224 E: info@dolphindispensers.co.uk www.dolphindispensers.co.uk ENQUIRY 142

JIS

JIS adds new rye tilting rail to Sussex range of heated towel rails

Taking bathroom elegance and comfort to a new level, JIS Europe Ltd. has launched a new offering under its Sussex Range of heated towel rails. The Rye Tilting Rail has been designed to resemble a sleek, ultra modern ladder, leaning casually and lightly against the wall in a clever design twist. The Rye range of towel rails is available in three different heating formats: these being electric only, dual fuel and the ability to be utilized solely with central heating. The rails are also suitable for open plumbing systems. Measuring 1800mm x 520mm – tapering to 300mm at the top, the JIS element is constructed from 100% stainless steel, with a built in thermostat to prevent the rail from becoming too hot and, of course, to reduce running costs.

Warehouse 2, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex. RH17 7NJ

T: 01444 831200 E: info@jiseurope.co.uk www.sussexrange.co.uk

Comforts – perfect comfort that is perfectly cool

Interiors

competition

Formica Group Europe, manufacturer of interior surfacing solutions and the original inventor of Formica laminate, launches a pan-European design competition and calls design students in the UK to enter and submit their concept.

Students from Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and UK are invited to explore the world of colour and forms, and re-invent the notion of light through the use of Formica laminate. They will be challenged to look differently at the interpretation of lighting hardware, fixtures and applications for interior use, while specifying some of the 600 versatile decorative laminate solutions offered in the new Formica Collection.

Crown Paints Provides Clean Finish For University Kitchens

Crown Paints Specification Services has helped the University of Birmingham specify a high performance coating with the power to protect in hygiene sensitive areas. Crown Trade Steracryl Anti Bacterial paint has been selected for use across the student kitchens at the university’s Vale Village site in Edgbaston. The coating offers the reassurance of the internationally-renowned SteriTouch® anti bacterial system, which utilises the natural power of silver to limit the growth of problem bacteria, including Salmonella and E-Coli.

Available in a choice of scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, both offer an extensive colour palette, as well as a highly durable surface capable of withstanding stringent cleaning regimes. By coping with extensive cleaning programmes - including the scrubbing down of surfaces – the paint maintains a clean, fresh finish for the long term and helps to extend redecoration schedules. At Vale Village both scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell have been chosen in a contemporary white shade for the high quality student residences.

The University of Birmingham estates department maintains 4,500 rooms for students across three villages. Vale Village features modern buildings set in a picturesque parkland, complete with a lake and other attractive features.

Geoff Clinton, Maintenance Officer at the University of Birmingham, said: “We were using standard emulsion, but following discussions with Crown Paints we chose an anti bacterial system to deliver a uniform approach to maintaining a clean environment at the student residences.”

The work at Vale Village was carried out by Novus Property Solutions. As well as the Crown Trade Steracryl Anti Bacterial system, Crown Trade Steracryl Mould Inhibiting paint has also been used across the University of Birmingham, for student bathroom and shower areas. Crown Trade Steracryl Mould Inhibiting paint, available in matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, can play a key role in areas subject to mould growth such as kitchens, bathrooms and void properties.

Both the matt and acrylic eggshell paints contain an effective fungicide, specially developed to maintain decorated surfaces by inhibiting the development of mould growth on the paint film.

They have also undergone stringent fungal tests carried out to British Standard BS3900:G6. A video about the project can be found at www.youtube.com/crowntradetv There’s also, on the same channel, a video showing the trusted technology behind both Steracryl Mould Inhibiting and Antibacterial Paint in Crown Trade’s ‘Right Paint For The Job’ film.

For more information about Crown Paints’ specification services please contact the Crown Trade Specification Team by calling 0330 0240310, email info@crownpaintspec.co.uk or visit the website at www.crownpaintspec.co.uk

This year, the international jury panel will consist of the American designer, art director and Pentagram partner Abbott Miller, the Swedish architect, designer and founder of Claesson Koivisto Rune (CKR) Eero Koivisto, and both Formica Group inhouse designers Renee Hytry Derrington and Eva Hoernisch.

Entrants are asked to submit their designs on the competition website, www.formica. com/formations, or via email to formica. formations@formica.com by December 182015 and universities wishing to register can get in contact with Formica Group via email.

Wet Zones from GEC Anderson

LEADING stainless steel specialist, GEC Anderson Limited, have released details of an exciting new ‘wet zone’ concept. Available now, the new wet zone option enables specifiers to include a pressed recess anywhere within the stainless steel worktop area. Typically, the recess would be formed around sink bowl(s) but it can also be used to create lowered areas for other applications. For example, to locate chopping boards or to act as a general catchment area. Full details are available at www.gecanderson.co.uk or call 01442 826999

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Formica Group lights the way with its new

Mermet

The Ultimetal shading specifiers dream

The latest developments in the Mermet Screen Nature glass fibre based screen fabric set new standards for solar shading.

With its main component glass fibre, minimum use is made of diminishing resources and the system is PVC free, Polyester free meaning it does not give off noxious gases.

Mermet Screen Nature has been tested to Greenguard and OekoTex 100 standards and enjoys an exceptional fire rating.

The fabric construction is very thin, allowing it to be hidden within very small reveals or head-boxes and making it practically invisible when not in use.

Both the sustainable production techniques and discrete appearance when not in use make it a high quality solar shade solution. The attention to detail in the design process means that the system has impressive qualities built in, including:

• Reducing solar gainwith its highly reflective metallised face to the glass over 70% Solar Reflectance is achieved.

• Glare removed - light control is significantly improved with light transmittance values down to 7%, yet external through vision still good (see attached photograph showing River Thames view through Ultimetal).

• Insulation of the room is improved - with the blinds lowered at night the Low-E attributes of the metallised face significantly reduce thermal heat loss through the glazing.

Finally, with a choice from seven colours, an aesthetically sympathetic installation should be assured with Mermet Ultimetal window shading fabric.

Ryeford Hall, Ryeford, Near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7PU T: 01989 750910 E: info@mermet.co.uk www.mermet.co.uk

Building Additions

Creating space with style

Specialist folding partition manufacturers & contract installers of folding doors, partitions and movable walls. Building Additions have an established reputation for the manufacture, supply and installation of room partitions and movable walls throughout the UK. The skill, knowledge & experience we offer guarantees the right solution to meet the requirement of interior design professionals.

Unit C1, Southgate, Commerce Park, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2RY T: 01373 454577 E: sales@buildingadditions.co.uk www.buildingadditions.co.uk

LG Hausys Europe GmbH Brightness, innovation, and versatility for Bodegas Fontana with HI-MACS®

Transforming a home in the middle of Calle O’Donnell in Madrid into an administrative and commercial space for Bodegas Fontana. That was the brief to Gui-on Estudio in undertaking this project. Designed by José Daniel Espinosa, designer manager at Gui-on Estudio, and installed by Ángel Rubio’s team at AR Superficies Sólidas, the new administrative department in the prestigious winery’s main offices displays spaciousness, brightness, and versatility thanks to the use of high-quality materials such as HI-MACS®. The new facilities have a useful area of 160 m2, where one of the designer’s main objectives was to generate a flow of natural light that travels through the space, along with the creation of other areas imbued with a certain visual and acoustic intimacy, characterized by their versatility.

Avenue des Morgines 12, CH-1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland

T: +41(0)22 879 54 80 E: info@himacs.eu www.himacs.eu

Sundeala

Flame retardant board

Sundeala FRB pin boards and notice boards comply with building regulations for surface spread of flame. Tested to BS EN 13823: 2002 and BS EN 11925-2 SBI they fully meet the class B criteria. The boards can therefore be used in areas where Building Regulations Class ‘0’ is required.

It is vital when fabric covered notice boards are specified that both the base board and the fabric covering meet the relevant test requirements. Sundeala has many years of experience producing flame retardant boards and fully understand the use of products in fire critical areas.

Middle Mill,Cam, Dursley,Gloucestershire,GL11 5LQ

T: 01453 540900 E: sales@sundeala.co.uk www.sundeala.co.uk ENQUIRY 151

Johnson Tiles

Brick, woodgrain and stone: Johnson Tiles take tiling trends to an organic level

Natural materials are the latest trends to be transformed by tiling technology with the creation of ceramic and porcelain tiles that perfectly mimic exposed bricks, woodgrain and stone. The new organic themed ranges by Johnson Tiles, the UK’s leading manufacturer and importer of ceramic and porcelain tiles, use the very latest in manufacturing and design technology to replicate every tiny detail found in these earthy materials – from irregularities in shade and tone to texture and size.

Johnson Tiles has added a total of eight brand new ranges across its portfolio, across the three collections, Absolute, Select and Intro, so design professionals and specifiers can quickly identify the best tile for their project’s requirements and budget.

New ranges within Absolute: BRICS: Inspired by the sandy texture and natural irregularity of exposed brickwork, Brics is a range of rustic porcelain slim format 250x60mm tiles for walls and floors.

New ranges within Select: STONEWORK: Stonework is a range of glazed ceramic wall tiles with a Matt finish and slim, 200x100mm size.

BERGEN: A fresh new take on the woodgrain trend, ceramic glazed wall tile Bergen is available in six natural palette colours.

DUO: An extension of the monochrome palette, Duo’s two colours of Ice and Jet work beautifully to create simple, contemporary surfaces.

RIVEN: Available in a neutral range of four colours, Riven is a collection of glazed porcelain wall and floor tiles.

Harrison Thompson

Yeoman Shield Launch New Handrail Products

Already the manufacturer, supplier and installer of a comprehensive range of wall & door protection products, Yeoman Shield have expanded their range of Guardian Handrails. Incorporating the original and improved Guardian Handrail this new group of rails will also include the Guardian 50mm dia. Handrail, available in either a PVCu, Stainless Steel or Timber option and the Guardian Twin Handrail which has both an upper support rail coupled to a lower protection rail in one complete system. Suitable for Healthcare, Education, Leisure and Industrial environments Guardian Handrails will be available from November.

Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds LS12 5JB

T: 0113 279 5854 E: guardian@yeomanshield.com to www.yeomanshield.com/new-handrails

New ranges within Intro: SHIMMER: A ceramic wall and glazed vitrified floor tile, Shimmer’s three contemporary colours of Warm White, Platinum and Buff Steel can be easily combined.

STUDIO: With six colours, three finishes and two sizes, Studio is a comprehensive glazed ceramic wall tile with a palette designed to be combined to create unique surfaces.

COUNTRY STONES: Available in two sizes, 200x100mm and 100x100mm, one Satin finish and seven colours – offering a neutral, contemporary and fresh palette, Country Stones is perfect for a range of projects including hotel, leisure, restaurants and bars.

Harewood Street, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5JZ T: 01782 524000 E: sales@johnson-tiles.com www.johnson-tiles.com

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