ABCD 2010-06

JUNE 2010

Hot Topics A look at the programme of

events planned for the London

Festival of Architecture>>06

FeaturesMark Brickell discusses damp

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Hot Topic:• London calling 06

Building Study• Dropping the façade 08

Product Focus• More SCOPE for knowlege 10

Innovations 12

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Spotlight: Floors & FloorcoveringsFeature:• It’s all in the preparation 34Products 33

Spotlight: Sustainability & Eco SolutionsFeatures:• Wood: why you should 37Products 38

Spotlight: Focus on Schools Features:• Innovation, innovation,innovation 42• Shaping the educational needs of the future 44Products 46

Industry News 50

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Editor’schoice All the latest construction news04


A big boost for Cumbernauld

The first images of a striking 10m high steel sculpture, which aims to transform the image of a Scottish town, have been revealed.International public artist Andy Scott has been working on the quarter-million-pound female figure for Cumbernauld since it was commissionedin September 2009. The artwork will be unveiled in summer 2010. The first pictures show the sculpture’s head, which is made of steelplates and stands 1.5m high and 1.5m wide. Her hair is sculpted in a1960s-style reflecting the early days of Cumbernauld as a new town. The brainchild of Campsies Centre Cumbernauld (CCCL) – a specialpurpose company established by North Lanarkshire Council to facilitatethe redevelopment of Cumbernauld – the sculpture will overlook the A80northbound, north of Auchenkilns Junction. Part of the CumbernauldPositive Image Project, the artwork will be seen by more than 70,000people every day. It is hoped that she will help to boost the town’s image.

New independent regulatory bodyThe first independent national regulatory body for the double-glazing andconservatory industry has been launched by a Lancashire Trade Associationexpert.

The market for private house owners is worth £4.65bn a year, but the sectorstill has an image problem caused by rogue traders. Now Tony Pickup hasestablished, after four years research and a two year pilot scheme, the DoubleGlazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme, (DGCOS) with offices inManchester and Chorley.

He has won the backing of consumer champion, Nick Ross, for the scheme’sbid to improve the industry’s reputation. The former BBC Watchdog presenterwill be the spokesman for DGCOS, which will provide protection for homeownersinstalling PVCu windows, doors and conservatories.

The nationwide Ombudsman scheme, which has created 14 new jobs, offersconsumers access to high quality, vetted installers. Consumers will receive aPeace of Mind pack and a free quote from members, explaining that they willhave the full protection of the Ombudsman Scheme behind them, as well asdeposit protection insurance and a ten-year insurance-backed guarantee.

For more information about DGCOS visit www.dgcos.org.uk

Forgotten spacesForgotten Spaces is an exhibition thatshowcases the best entries from alandmark design competition launched by RIBA London, Design for London, and investor and developer Qatari Diar.

The competition asked designers to seekout disused and forgotten areas of Londonand put forward ideas for developing thespace to serve the local area. The proposalscould be simple or complex, commercial or public; a piece of public art or a newbuilding. The only requirement was torespond to a need in the community.

Forgotten Spaces promotes a grass roots approach to urban design with localartists and designers devising solutions for individual sites. The exhibitionfeatures a wide array of conceptual projects and possibilities for overlookedspaces across the capital. The exhibition runs until 4 July 2010 at Lyttelton Foyer,National Theatre, Southbank.

An onslaught of adjudicationsConstruction law arbitrator andadjudication expert Jonathan Nugent ofArbicon ADR has predicted that a recentcourt judgement will mean most maincontractors will start experiencing a sharp rise in adjudications.

In a landmark judgement on 13 April2010 the Technology and ConstructionCourt ruled that so-called Tolent clausesin contracts do not comply with theHousing, Grants, Construction andRegeneration Act 1996 (the ConstructionAct). These clauses have in the past meantthat sub-contractors taking a maincontractor to adjudication in a disputehave had to pay all the main contractor’slegal costs and all of the adjudicator’s feesand expenses, irrespective of the outcomeof the adjudication.

Jonathan Nugent stated: “It is notsurprising to see such a judgement sincethe new Construction Act, which has beenpassed but yet to come into force, makesTolent clauses void, reflecting the spirit of the industry and parliament. It thereforeappears very unlikely that the new rulingin this case will be overturned. This change in the law will open thefloodgates and we predict most maincontractors will now start experiencing an onslaught of adjudications.”

Duke is baledover by strawThe country’s first council housesbuilt of straw will be visited by HisRoyal Highness, the Duke ofGloucester, on 17 June 2010.

North Kesteven District Councilhas invited His Royal Highness to view its ground-breakingdevelopment in Waddington in connection with his personal and professional interest inarchitecture.

The two houses, which are nowcomplete at Brumby Crescent, arethe first in the country to be built of straw by a local authority. They have been jointly funded by the Council and the Homes & Community Agency and are built to the highest environmentalspecifications.

The revolutionary design andbuild technology includes wallsmade of straw bales, sheep’s woolpadding in the floor and extra thick roof insulation, recycled glass blocks in the foundations and lime instead of cement in allaggregates. They also feature largesouth facing windows for maximumwarmth and light and are triple-glazed to reduce heat loss.

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This year’s London Festival of Architecture, The Welcoming City, takes place from 19 June-4 July 2010. A city-wide celebration of architecture in the capital, it will host a series of events to highlight London’s status as an international architectural hub

Hot Topic London Festival of Architecture06

London calling...

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London Festival of Architecture 07Hot Topic

Central: Nash Ramblas – 19-20 JuneThe West End Hub – Nash Ramblas, is centredaround Portland Place and Regent Street and the Royal Parks. It highlights possibilities for animproved pedestrian route along the Nash Plan of 1810 for Regents Park and Regent Street. Otherevents include a 48 hour talks programme in ParkCrescent, an exhibition in Regents park telling theNash story, shop window installations, a BBCBroadcasting House Building Tour and RoyalAcademy workshops. A series of solar operatedhydraulic lifts will also illustrate the issue ofdisabled access, transporting wheelchair usersfrom Waterloo steps to Waterloo place, whileuniting the hub is an iPhone application guide. East: High Street 2012 – 26-27 JuneThe East End of London between Whitechapel andStratford will host High Street 2012, representingthe last 6km of the London Olympic Marathon in2012, as well as a wider streetscape andregeneration strategy. It will also host a series ofFestival activities including a new commission

from critically-acclaimed Austrian architectFeld72 reviving a vacant town centre building,guided tours of the dynamic area in historicRoutemaster buses and interactive installationsdesigned and built by international architecturestudents. The East End Weekend is co-ordinatedby The Architecture Foundation.South: Bankside Urban Forest – 3-4 JulyThe final weekend of the Festival brings focus tothe area stretching between the culturally vibrantSouth Bank of the River Thames and the Elephantand Castle neighbourhood further south. Takingits cues from Witherford Watson Mann architects’Bankside Urban Forest scheme, it will createmultiple opportunities for exchange betweenFestival visitors and local residents. Festivalactivities include a theatre built from locally-sourced recycled materials by German architectKöbberling and Kaltwasser, a pop-up cookeryschool at Borough Market, and guerrillagardening projects. There will also be tours of theTate Modern oil tanks, guided walks and lectures.

Love Your StreetThe Festival programme will also highlightcommunity schemes that pose solutions tocurrent political needs, such as Love Your Street,an initiative to encourage residents to share ideason improving their neighbourhoods and the UrbanIsland project, which aims to map and reviveempty spaces across London, working withSouthwark schools to transform them into spaces that young people could use. International Architecture Student FestivalStudents from international schools ofarchitecture and design from countries includingAustralia, Austria, Italy, Lebanon, Turkey and theUnited Kingdom have been working on theirdesigns for interventions in public spaces alongHigh Street 2012 and in Bankside Urban Forest.The students will work together with localcommunities to make site-specific interventionsthat respond to the Student Festival theme ofMake do and Mend and Reduce, Reuse, Recycleto highlight key environmental issues.

International Architecture ShowcaseThe British Council and the ArchitectureFoundation are bringing together a broadspectrum of exciting international architectureprojects within the International ArchitectureShowcase programme. This project will see morethan 30 Embassies and Cultural Institutes aroundLondon presenting a series of exhibitions,installations, events and talks programmes to

highlight the dynamic architectural projects thatare emerging from their respective countries andto address the theme of the The Welcoming City.

The London Festival of Architecture foundingdirector, Peter Murray, said: “This is an excitingperiod in which to hold the Festival ofArchitecture. Although the economic downturnhas slowed development, it has given us a chanceto think about what sort of architecture we want in

the future. People have the time and inclination to debate these issues and we are looking forward to a very lively two weeks in the summer.At the same time, many UK architects are busyworking around the world and form an importantpart of London’s creative economy.

The Open Studios programme will give thepublic a chance to see the work that our leadingpractices are doing.

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The more clearly the architecture of a building conveys values such as sustainability and flexibility, the more authentic the activities of the people who work within it become. A good example is theheadquarters of the French Institute for Radiological Protection andNuclear Safety (IRSN), in Fontenay-aux-Roses. Here, transparency andprotection of the environment represent an integral part of the researchactivities of the establishment, but they are also reflected in the newdesign of the renovated building. ABC&D takes a look at the project...

Building Study French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety, Fontenay-aux-Roses08

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The old 1980s façadewas outdated

The new façade positively radiates the clarity of a modern age

The fully glazed external façade gives the headquarters an open character

The architect ensured optimum intensityand quality of artificial light

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French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety, Fontenay-aux-Roses 09BuildingStudy

Sustainability was animportant factor during theproject and was achieved by

architect Archicrea through aconscious choice of materials. Thefully glazed external façade gives theheadquarters a communicative andopen character, but, more than that,it also ensures sufficient amounts ofdaylight penetrate within the insideof the building.

From 1980s building to modernheadquartersAfter the building was purchased in 2005, it was intended to providethe future base for more than 600 employees. These employeeshad previously been split between main administration and variousspecialist areas, but were now to be brought together in one place.However, before they could startmoving urgent renovation wasneeded. Built in the 1980s, thebuilding had obvious failings in anumber of areas. Both in terms ofenergy consumption, room layoutand its external appearance, thebuilding was completely out ofkeeping with the requirements ofthe owners. Having already carriedout numerous building renovationswith a view to obtaining greaterenergy efficiency for institutions,including some of the high-riseParis buildings, Archicrea was ableto take a systematic approach anddemonstrate its expertise indeveloping fully integrated concepts.As part of the renovation of theexisting building undertaken for theInstitute, the following works werecarried out: full renovation of the

various floor levels and upgrading of all electrical engineeringinstallations; redesign of allcorridors; fitting out of a newreception area; laying out of a newcar park with dedicated access; as well as full renovation andrestructuring of the external façade.

Rationality and transparency as an institutional hallmarkPrior to renovation, the front façadein particular was completely out ofkeeping with what the site managerwas looking for. It presented anoutdated and coldly alienatingfrontage, which appeared almostsecretive due to the opacity of itsreflective glazing. The new façade,on the other hand, positivelyradiates the clarity of a modern age.

“The Institute also wanted tocommunicate how it relates to theenvironment and its transparency inrespect of the general public,” saidarchitect Jean Do Nascimento.

This concern was successfully metthrough the use of new materials,such as transparent glass and wooddesign, aluminium compositepanels. The latter were used ascladding and to provide additionalinsulation for the centre stiffenersthat had been concealed in masonry.The red-brown, wood effect of thepanel surface provides a calmingand techno-rational contrast to theglass components of the façade,which afford a view into the activitiesof the Institute.

The new glass façade also doesfull justice to both the aestheticaspect and that of ecologicalsensitivity, as it allows daylight

to penetrate deep inside thebuilding, providing naturalillumination of the working areas.This new transparency has turnedthe façade into a showcase thatcommunicates the work of theInstitute to the outside world.Conversely, the surroundinglandscape also gains entry to thebuilding through its continuouspresence in view of the staffthroughout their working day. Both the façade and the flexibility of the newly designed floor levelstructure create a climate ofopenness and interaction that has a positive effect on the creativity and motivation of the staff.

Systematic sustainabilityThree objectives of sustainability,transparency and flexibility werealso added to those of energyefficiency and optimisation of heat and humidity.

These objectives are all part of a method that has proved itself in France as developing a higherenvironmental quality (HQE) ofbuilding. The HQE initiative seeks to reduce the harm done to theenvironment by buildings, either by improving energy efficiency andreducing the production of waste, or by designing healthy and flexibleinteriors. For the guidance ofarchitects, and all those involved inbuilding construction, there are 14fixed objectives, including the threementioned above, covering all typesof new build and renovation projects.

As well as all stages in the life of the building from design throughutilisation to demolition.

Archicrea took on this challenge byintegrating a range of modernisingchanges. One of the things they didwas to encourage the control ofpollution of the environment arisingfrom the emission of carbon dioxide,sulphur dioxide and radioactivewaste. The hygrothermal (heatingand humidity) conditions for thesummer and winter months wereoptimised using the new roomlayout and measures to prevent heataccumulation, direct sunshine anddraughts. Stable temperatures nowensure a pleasant room climateduring working hours throughoutthe building.

Conscious use of light for a better working environmentAccess to daylight, the quantity oflight, and the new spaces and vistasthat have been opened up, allensure natural illumination of theworking areas, avoiding potentialdisadvantages such as light dazzle.All these factors not only contributeto reduced energy consumption, butalso considerably enhance theworking environment.


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Feature Product Focus10

Tour & Andersson’snew TA-SCOPE is awireless, handheld

and user-friendlyinstrument designed toverify, measure andbalance the flow,differential pressure,temperature and power ofcomplex systems efficiently.Due to its compact size andlightweight nature, the

TA-SCOPE presents a systemthat is easier to use in smallspaces and situations, thatcould otherwise provedangerous if using a large,cumbersome measuringand balancing tool.

From a health and safetyperspective, the TA-SCOPE

does not pose the risk ofmercury contaminating the system,which is something that can be areal risk when using manualmanometers as the tool can back-flush mercury into the system.

Hydronic networks can becreated with the TA-SCOPE, whichintegrates with TA-Balancesoftware to aid trouble-shootingand data logging. An independentsensor communicates with the TA-SCOPE to deliver data quickly,thereby enabling contractors tobalance a system, troubleshoothydronic problems and logperformance.

Because data is captured digitallythe TA-SCOPE can be connected toa computer using a USB cable sothat information can be uploaded toTA Select, the HVAC designsoftware. This means it is easy forconsultants and designers todetermine the most economicalsystem design, the correct sizevalve requirements and pre-settingvalues. From here the user canprint reports taken directly fromthe system using TA-SCOPE.

With a simple user interface theTA-SCOPE is designed with theuser in mind. The intuitive icondisplay makes navigating the toolsquick and easy. Low powerconsumption and long battery lifemeans that one full charge of theunit provides three full days ofwireless performance, eliminatingthe risk of downtime during a sitesurvey or monitoring job.

The compact sizeof the unit means it is easilytransportable incomparison tothe UK standard,slipping easily into a pocket while onsite.

“The new TA-SCOPE helps to fulfil Tour & Andersson’sproactive stance

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Robust pavingBrett Landscaping has introduced ZetaLock, a 16-sided machine lay blockpaving unit specifically designed foruse in areas which need to tolerateheavy traffic loads. Zeta Lock offers a more durable solution in comparisonto rectangular blocks, as the elasticmodulus of the interlocking shapedblock is significantly greater than theequivalent rectangular units. This serves to generate a strongerpavement surface interlock resulting inincreased levels of structural integrity.

The Peelaway paint removal systemfrom Barrettine is designed for thecomplete and safe removal of up to32 coats of paint in one application.The system will remove paint frommany exterior and interiorarchitectural surfaces, includingstone, cement, brickwork, plasterwalls and ceilings, plain and ornatefibrous plaster cornices, plain,carved or turned woodwork and plainand cast metal work. The Peelawaysystem is formulated to turn the lead into lead hydroxide within thepaste so that it can be safelydisposed of without endangering the environment or user, whereasscraping, sanding or burning wouldallow particles to escape into theenvironment, causing risks to health.

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Innovations/New products for June

10-year solutionDulux Trade has unveiled the latestinnovation in advanced exterior woodprotection with the launch of itsground-breaking WeathershieldUltimate Woodstain and WeathershieldUltimate Opaque products – offering up to ten years’ protection for exteriorwood. Ensuring that wood is protectedfor longer, the new products offerprofessionals long-term financial and environmental benefits throughextended maintenance cycles. In addition, the products also providecost efficiencies where shorter cyclesare in place, as this durability meansthat surfaces will be better protected at the point of refurbishment, equatingto less preparation time.

Plumbing protectionThe new EmmetiPressure ReducerValve givesplumbers peace of mind for thesystems they

install byprovidingprotectionagainst

excessivesupply pressure

which couldcause damage to the appliancesand system joints. This newproduct is sure to be a valuableaddition to domestic plumbingsystems. The Pressure ReducerValve not only protects againstsupply pressure surges but, alsohelps to reduce waterconsumption by up to 40%, thanksto its ability to reduce water flowinto the system in turn helping toreduce household water bills. Withits inline filter and simple accesscover, the Pressure Reducer Valverequires only minimal and quickservicing.

Raising standardsSika has launched its SikaWaterproofing RegisteredContractor Scheme. Thorough andeffective waterproofing is crucial toprotect structures from severedamage through water ingress.The need to reduce the risk of poorinstallations, that lead to costlyrepair works or even irreparabledamage, has given rise to thisscheme, which is set to raisestandards across the sector. It offers total quality control – fromproduct to service to installation –granting clients complete peace of mind with a wholly professionalservice nationwide.

Simplicity at its bestSimple and effective describes thenew Solo Wall Starter Kit fromCatnic. Providing a means of tyingnew masonry walls to existingwalls, the Solo Wall Starter Kitimproves on existing integral-tiedesigns by increasing the strengthand rigidity of the fold down tie. The other advantage is that with theties already attached, they are easyto carry around and less likely to belost on site. The Solo kit contains allthe necessary fixings for a singleskin of masonry up to 2,400mmhigh and is suitable for internal and external brick or block walls up to 250mm in thickness.

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ProductsInnovations/New products for June 13

Just a click awayCLICK Scolmore has redesigned itswebsite giving it a fresh, clean lookwith easy-to-navigate pages thatshowcase the company’s unrivalledrange of quality, cost-effectiveproducts. The new site nowincorporates a number of product-and service-specific micro sites that allow users to access newinformation directly and more easily.Regular updates on new productsand company developments, plus all the latest news, will keep visitorsto the site up-to-date.

Cavity Trays has released a new range of dampcourses that are ready-shaped to tackle everyday construction needs when usingtimber frame and SIPs methods. The most popular of the dpc Profiles is designed for use under sole plates. Constructionstandards demand dpc’s are incorporated below all timber frame sole plates of ground floor walls. Furthermore, inaddressing the requirements for air tightness, Robust Details calls for the dpc to turn up and lap with a vapour controllayer. Using traditional dpc to create such an arrangement can be difficult. Traditional dpc can also distort, bedamaged, or progressively sag whilst construction is taking place. DPC Profiles are accurately dimensioned semi-rigid shaped dpc’s that permit the installer to establish consistent dpc protection around the base of timber-framedand SIPs walls. Laid and lapped under the sole plate, the profiles rise vertically toprotect the inner face of the plate. (Depicted in NHBC Standards 6.2).

New colour selector

New and improvedPolypipe Ventilation has announcedthe relaunch of its website featuring a host of improved features and newcontent to make product selectionand system design simple. The website features PolypipeVentilation's entire product range,with product catalogues, installationinstructions, test reports, data sheets,plus the ability to request technicaldrawings and even videos on thedifferent products on offer. VSP, a simple-to-use system specifier,makes selecting the correct and mostefficient system for an applicationeasy, as does the inclusion of links for additional support and guidanceon Building Regulations and otherinitiatives such as the Code forSustainable Homes and the EnergySaving Trust. This gives Polypipe notonly the edge on product, but oncustomer support as well.






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Products14 Innovations/New products for June

Booming salesCare homeownerslooking fortheultimatesolutionfor doorclosers in

their homes turn to Carefree Plus fromHoldfire. It leaves doors free and easyfor residents to use and unlike anyother product on the market, containskey safety features to protect residents.Mark Batt-Rawden, director of Holdfirecommented: “In the first quarter of2010 we have seen the sales ofCarefree Plus overtake our CarefreeStandard product. The industry isclearly appreciating the additionalsafety benefits and increasingly,architects and proprietors arespecifying Carefree Plus.”

Impulse Bathrooms launched a hostof new products at this year’s KBBShow. The new introductions covercompletely new suites, additions toexisting suites, eco-products,inclusive design products, new vesseland cloakroom basins – and allfeaturing Impulse Bathrooms’contemporary design styling and 10-year quality guarantee. “Offeringnew styles and new product ideas isthe key to success for bathroomretailers,” says Impulse Bathrooms’Gary Hawkins, “so we try to makesure we offer them bathrooms to suitall their customer needs – andsomething a little different as well.The Impulse Bathrooms offer is quitesimply good design, good quality,good support and good prices.”

Stylish new offerings

MHS Radiators has launched a newand exclusive website for tradecustomers. Giving access to specialtrade-only products, as well astechnical installation guides, thewebsite features dedicated sectionson all of the company’s products,including its extremely cost effectivepanel radiators, ultramoderndesigner models, towel rails andbathroom radiators, as well asunderfloor heating systems and itsrange of low surface temperature(LST) radiators. Dean Chughtai,general manager, MHS Radiatorssaid: “We are continually improvingthe services we offer to the trade – whether builders, architects,contractors or specifiers. By uniting all our trade products on onewebsite, we are aiming to become a one-stop-shop for radiators and heat emitters.”

Trade website launched

MoistureresistantceilingsPromat haslaunched aguide tomoistureresistantceiling andwall liningsystemsspecificallyfor use inhigh humidity

environments such as swimmingpools. The Promat system forms aseamless ceiling and wall lining andincorporates Promat MASTERBOARDmoisture resistant calcium silicateboard, a corrosion resistant metalsupport structure and a Steridexprotective coating, all of which forma barrier from the humidity below.

Student-focused rangeNEC Contracts has developed a rangeof products and services specificallyfor the academic sphere in order topromote best practice procurementamongst the next generation ofengineering and constructionprofessionals. Rekha Thawrani fromNEC commented: “NEC is alreadyused by a number of institutions toeducate their students on the range of engineering contracts available and the benefits of good collaborativeworking practices in the industry. The academia package will enableNEC to work more closely... to ensurethat graduates across the sector areeven better prepared.”

Putting a stop to germsREHAU has launched an anti-microbial option for both its PROFILAdata and COMPACT data cablemanagement systems. It has beendesigned specifically to help reducemicro organisms in environmentssuch as hospitals and schools.REHAU’s cable trunking incorporatesBioCote’s silver ion antimicrobialtechnology which helps to reducelevels of bacteria including MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella and Listeria onsurfaces by up to 99%.

Out now!IronmongeryDirect’s new

cataloguefor Mayand Juneis out nowand, asever, ispackedfull ofthousandsof greatdeals,with over

11,500 building and maintenanceproducts for the trade kept instock. The 700-page cataloguefeatures many new products atthe company’s trademark lowprices, including a range of sleekblack finish door closers fromGeze and concealed PVCu door closers.

The newest generation of sinks fromFranke is the Peak range for good-looking, super hygienic workstations.These clever sinks show off Franke’stechnical prowess like nothing else –the pressed bowls have tight 5mmcorner radii giving the appearance ofa true 90° corner yet with all thehygienic advantages. Comprising sixmodels including a one-and-a-halfbowl, the hallmark of these sinks isnot only the tight radii but also thenew complementary square, trendybasket strainer waste – with theadded advantage that the 90mm waste still accepts a Franke TurboWaste Disposal Unit if required. The Peak range also boasts the newHygienic Overflow; a new mechanism to increase efficiency and ensuresanitation in the kitchen. The detachable plate allows boiling water to bepoured down the overflow to remove any bacteria, while the rigidoverflow pipe reduces the likelihood of deposits.

Franke at its Peak!



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ProductsInnovations/New products for June 15



Fight off floodingA new range of residentialcomposite doors that provide extraprotection in the event of flooding isnow available from WHS Halo. Asthe recent Cumbrian floods proved,flooding is a major risk for a largenumber of homes and businesses.Over 10% of homes in England arebuilt on a flood plain; 11% of all newhomes built since 2000 are in a floodhazard area; and flash floods causedby surface water are increasing. In specially constructed flood testrigs, the new double rebatedcomposite doors outperformed astandard single rebate door by anoverwhelming margin. At a waterlevel of 600mm, the Duo Guardpermitted just 3.25L of water perhour to enter the property. Thesingle rebate door saw 800L of waterpour through the seals in the sametime, giving the Duo Guard almost250 times better performance.

No width too difficultKingspan Insulated Panels hasannounced that the majority of theprofiles in its Architectural WallPanels, Longspan and Optimo productranges are now available in any widthfrom 600-1,000mm. This means thatdepending on the profile of the panel,increments as low as 1mm areavailable, allowing specifiers andinstallers greater flexibility and choice.Kingspan’s range of insulated panelsoffer a comprehensive variety ofaesthetic wall solutions for horizontaland vertical applications, for both newbuild and refurbishment projects. A full range of external finishes areavailable including micro-rib, euro-box,flat, mini-micro and wave profiles,offering an interesting blend ofappearance options. The majority ofKingspan products have an ECOsafeinsulation core, containing no CFC’s or HCFC’s.

Simple, effective and flexiblePPM Technology’s newest IAQmonitoring system, the WirelessIAQ Profile PPMonitor, enablessimple, effective and flexiblemanagement of the indoor airenvironment. The PPMonitorcan continuously detect,measure and record a numberof parameters, includingtemperature, humidity,formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide,carbon monoxide, carbondioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone,ammonia and TVOC’s. Real-timefunctions enable immediatewarnings of the presence ofharmful gases in the air, thusprotecting employees and thepublic.

Ever increasing circlesSaint-Gobain PAM UK’s EnsignEEZI-FIT push-fit cast iron drainagesystem has been further extendedto include a new 150mm diameterrange. The addition of these newproducts to the existing 100mmline-up means the EEZI-FIT rangecan now cater for virtually all soilstacks, of which the overwhelmingmajority in the UK are either 100mmor 150mm in diameter. The 150mmrange consists of bends, branchesand a coupling, while Saint-GobainPAM UK has also introduced an 88°large radius bend to the 100mmrange in response to customerdemand. Ensign EEZI-FIT combinesthe many advantages of cast iron –appearance, durability, strength,sustainability, fire resistance andacoustic performance – with rapidinstallation, and has been specifiedfor a variety of high-profile projectsbecause of this.





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Black magicThe Rolux tap fromFranke exudescontemporarystyle, emittingbright LED lightwhich addsatmosphere anda dramatic air to

any kitchen. Awhite light illuminates

the water deliverycreating a stunning visual

effect. Even when the wateris turned off, the appearance

is equally striking as the LED acts asambient lighting in the kitchen. Thetap now comes in a black finish tocontrast with Stainless Steel, andcomplement Black Ceramic and Glasssinks. Another option is the existingchrome model which is now availablewithout the pullout spray.

The launch of a new website hasfocussed the spotlight on the UK experts in tapered, single-layer roofinginsulation. The new website explainshow, over the last 25 years, GradientFlat Roofing has built up a wealth ofexperience in the design andmanufacture of high quality, tapered,single-layer roof insulation and it detailsthe many benefits that this offers toGradient’s customers. The cost-effectiveadvantages of tapered, single-layerinsulation are explained on the site.These include the ability to installquickly and easily, directly onto thevapour control layer; a significantreduction in the need for on-site cuttingand fixing and the ability to use a varietyof different material combinations tosuit different requirements.

Roof insulation from a fresh angle

Richard Burbidge has introduced a comprehensive new product brochure, providing construction industryprofessionals with a complete guide to indoor and outdoor balustradespecification. The 48-page brochurecovers the full range of balustradesystems available for use onstaircases, decks, patios andbalconies, and contains real-lifeproject profiles, inspirationalnew photography and guidanceon Building Regulations. Architects and specifierswill also find component imagery, configuration drawings and informationon Richard Burbidge’s bespoke planning service and CPD seminars. In addition to the new commercial brochure, Richard Burbidge also offer awide range of resources and added-value services including RIBA approvedCPD seminars on stair balustrades, CAD drawings, two online planningtools and downloadable specification guides.

Beautiful balustrades

Pre-insulated pipeworkDurapipe UK, has re-launched itsbespoke, pre-insulated pipeworksystem Duracool, specificallydeveloped for chilled waterapplications. Duracool’s insulationis provided through a polyurethanefoam which is protected by anattractive polyethylene outer casing.The lightweight product is easy toinstall, and doesn’t require fitting by a specialist installer as neitherhot works nor manual lagging arerequired when installing the system.

Commercial conditionersHydropath Holdings, manufacturersof water conditioners for removing andpreventing the build-up of limescale inpipes, has launched an extendedrange of products aimed at the UKcommercial sector. As well as revisingand rebranding its existing models,C32, C40, C80, and the C100, therange now features three new units,the C50, C65 and C125, which meansthat this comprehensive offering nowcovers pipe sizes ranging from 32mmup to 125mm DN.

Elegancemakes its debutPolypipe hasadded a newrange ofguttering anddownpipeproducts to itsrange of aboveand below

ground waste and drainage products.Elegance offers a decorative effectthat combines the look of a traditionalcast-iron system with all of theproduct and installation benefits ofusing PVCu as a manufacturingmaterial. Elegance is a lightweight,low maintenance product suitable fornew build and renovation projects – in particular in conservation areas or in areas where older style homespredominate.

A twopart tieAncon hasdeveloped a wall tie to fixtraditionalbrickcladding to aninternal leaf of cellular clay blocks with horizontal bed joints of just 1mm. The Ancon CCB3 is a two-part wall tie, suitable for use in new build houses andcommercial developments. The flat inner section is built intothe thin bed joints in the cellularclay blockwork. The cavity width is catered for by the length of the outer wire section, which is hooked into the inner section as work on the external leafprogresses.

Tratos has launched a new series of FTTHoptical cables especially designed for useinside buildings to connect individualproperties. Optimised for brownfieldconstruction networks, the new FTTHcables run vertically from the bottom tothe top of the building, and one or more ofthe cables in the bundle can be branchedoff at any point and connected to the enduser. A reduced amount of connectivitypoints (splices, connectors) reduces theinstallation time, thereby minimisingdisruption for residents. The cablesthemselves are highly flexible, even with the added protective reinforcementdesigned into the cable, allowing thehorizontal drop cables to be easily pulled through existing ducts withoutany damage. This is further aided by their small diameter andminiaturised cable accessories, making them suitable for installation in small conduits and building floor access points.

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Fire, Safety & Security 17Feature

Coventry based member,Phoenix Fire, is typical ofmany members of the BFC.

It offers a broad range of fire safetyservices including the production of fire risk assessments, now amandatory requirement for nearly all organisations under current firelegislation. The company alsospecialises in the installation andmaintenance of sprinkler systemsand dry risers.

Sprinkler systemsIncreasingly specified for all types ofpremises, a sprinkler system is theonly device which can detect a fire,sound the alarm, call the fire brigadeand control or extinguish a fire all atthe same time. The most commoncause of fire related death is fromsmoke inhalation. Sprinklersdramatically reduce the amount ofsmoke created as they attack the fire in its early stages and, becausesprinklers wash the larger particlesout of smoke, its density and toxicityis reduced. Each sprinkler head isindividually activated by the heat of afire and, in the majority of cases, onlyone head will be triggered, which willbe sufficient to extinguish most fires.

A key barrier to the adoption ofsprinkler systems used to be the fearof water damage – but domestic fire

sprinklers only spray 10-15 gallons of water per minute. When this iscompared to a fireman’s hose whichdelivers 250-500 gallons per minute,it is clear which will cause mostdamage.

Paul McTurk, managing director of Phoenix Fire, cites fear of arson in schools as the key driver of mostcurrent local authority sprinklerspecifications, a trend he haswitnessed over the last five years.“We’ve fitted systems at schoolswhich have suffered serious firesoccurring in school holidays becausea sprinkler system is the only way toprotect premises when they areempty,” he explained. “However, this peace of mind represents asignificant investment, as a systemcomprising 1,500 sprinkler heads, a typical number installed across alarge secondary school premises,can cost up to £350,000. Primaryschool installations may comprise250-300 heads and represent aninvestment of around £70,000-90,000.”

A further consideration is the costof two maintenance visits each year,the first of which has to include a fullsystem overhaul and pump service.These visits have to be backed up by recorded, weekly testing by thepremises’ own maintenance team.

It is also important to note that theinstallation of a sprinkler system willnot relax the requirement for otherfire safety measures such as firealarms and portable fireextinguishers. However, theinstallation of a comprehensivesprinkler system may provide scopefor negotiating insurance premiums.

Dry risersPhoenix Fire has also recorded anincrease in enquiries for dry risermaintenance since the tragic fire atthe Lakanal House tower block lastyear. Dry risers have to be installedinto any building where the furthestpoint is more than 45m from the fireappliance and, to comply with BS EN9990:2006, have to be visuallyinspected and serviced every sixmonths and pressure testedannually. In a fire situation, the riserwill be pressurised to 10 barimmediately, so it is crucial that allinlet and landing valves andassociated washers are sound andthe riser itself is clear of debris. If abuilding has more than 18 storeys,then a wet riser, permanentlycharged with water, will normally beinstalled.

Mr. McTurk continues, “The workrequired to bring a dry riser up to areasonable standard is often huge.

Valves will be leaking and sealsbroken, because the systems simplyhaven’t been maintained. The highscrap value of the gun metal andbrass valves, where the fire servicehook their hoses into the riser, alsoleads to frequent theft andvandalism. To overcome thisproblem, we’ve developed a new stylevandal resistant dry riser cabinet,with anti-tamper latches and bolts.”

By employing the services of aBritish Fire Consortium member,specifiers can be assured that anyfire safety installation ormaintenance contract will be carriedout to the standard required.

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Playing with fire

As recently reported by Peopletime,high street retailer New Look wasfined £400,000 and ordered to pay

costs of £136,052 after pleading guilty toserious breaches of the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO). This iscurrently the largest fine handed out under the order.

London Fire Brigade prosecuted New Lookfollowing a blaze at their Oxford Street storein 2007. Thirty fire engines and around 150firefighters were needed to tackle the blazeand crews remained at the scene for threedays. The first call to the Brigade was notfrom a member of staff but from an officeworker in a nearby building. This delay meantthat the fire had already developed and hadbroken through the second floor windowswhen crews arrived. Despite the building'sfire alarm sounding, it was reset on at leastone occasion.

Following the fire, the Brigade carried outseveral fire safety inspections and found asubstantial number of breaches of firelegislation. The most serious of these was afire risk assessment with numerous failures,including no record of the correct procedureto adopt when the fire alarm is activated.

The RRO requires the responsible person(in a workplace it is the employer) to carryout a suitable fire risk assessment and act on its findings.

Another significant breach was theinsufficient training of staff, which led to adelayed evacuation of the premises and staffbeing ill-prepared to respond to a fire or firealarm signal. Staff did not use theappropriate fire exits to evacuate the public,which meant that approximately 150 peoplewere evacuated through the main entrance –directly underneath the fire.Other serious deficiencies included:• All of the basement fire exits wereunavailable to members of staff and the

public because the swipe card system, whichshould have linked to the fire alarm systemand opened the doors in an emergency, wasnot properly connected.• Not all members of staff were issued withswipe cards.• The green emergency break glass,designed to override the door locks, wasfitted on the wrong side of the doors in thebasement. • The premises was also found to have itemsblocking escape routes on all floors.

The RRO requires that:• Emergency doors must not be so locked orfastened that they cannot be easily andimmediately opened by any person in anemergency.• Routes to emergency exits from premisesand the exits themselves must be kept clearat all times.• The responsible personensures theiremployees are provided with adequate firesafety training.• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order2005 applies to virtually all premises andcovers nearly every type of building, structureand open space. It does not, however, applyto people's private homes.

Mandy Perry, divisional managing directorof JLT Business Insurance Services, said:“Ask yourself how robust your fire safetyarrangements are and if they are beingadhered to. There are many areas you maynot be aware of, for example, do your firesafety arrangements include emergencyprocedures for leaving the building?

“Even with stringent and far-reachingsafety procedures, your business may still be at risk from fire-related damage.

“Check the cover you have in place andensure your insurance broker is giving youadvice on all the issues surrounding fire andother types of damage.”

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Products 19In Depth/Fire, Safety & Security

Safe and warmFibreGrid has launched its brand new DDA and BuildingRegulation compliant safetyhandrail. Available in both safetyyellow and grey, FibreRail, withits high quality, PVC coating,offers the all important warm to touch requirement, as setdown by the current BuildingRegulations. The modularhandrail system is quick andsimple to install. Its internalfittings on the main handrail run means no snag points arepresent, another requirement of the Building Regulations.

Spring into safetyGatwick has benefited from abespoke design, especially createdto solve a safety barrier challengeposed by the airport. As a result,A-Safe’s hexagonal Atlas barrierhas been designed to replace thesteel structures Gatwick werepreviously using for mastprotection. It will then be rolled outacross the apron to provide firstclass protection to all its numerousmasts and columns. The design ofA-Safe’s range of barriers ensuresthat it is flexible enough towithstand impacts exceeding theBAA standard by 6-9 times so, if hitby a vehicle, the barrier will simplyspring back into shape withoutbending or buckling.

Push your way to safetyASSA has launched the ASSURE1520 – the only escape device tofeature a steel deadbolt formaximum security when thepremises are not in use. The ASSURE 1520 is a high-security, cost-effective solutionwhich includes a push bar orpush pad, plus an ASSA Modular1520 escape sash lock withdeadbolt. For added flexibility, it can transform an escape routeinto a standard walkthrough atselected times of the day byincorporating a lever handle to the exterior of the door. Theproducts in the ASSURE range of high security panic hardwareconform to either BSEN 1125(2008) or BSEN 179 (2008).

Youngman towersabove the restThe BoSS Cam-Lock AdvanceGuardrail system from Youngmanmakes assembly and dismantlingof its BoSS Evolution, Ladderspanand Clima towers even quicker andsafer than before. The newYoungman Cam-Lock AGR, whichis available in both 1.8 and 2.5mversions, comprises a lightweight,one-piece alloy guardrail assemblyfitted with special patent-pendingcam-operated claws. These clawslock the frame securely into placeand provide great strength andrigidity within the tower structure.





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Security and supportPriestman Point, a tower block at Bowin the East End of London, has just hada major refurbishment inside and out.Security was a major consideration atthe design stage, so Charter Integr8shutters from Charter SpecialistSecurity were specified. “Charter was very helpful and provided goodtechnical support,” said PRPArchitects. “We’d certainly recommendthem. The development looks good andthe residents know their communitycentre is safe.”

Schueco UK’s range of AWSwindows and ADS doors has beengranted full certification underSecured by Design (SBD), theofficial police security initiative. The certification, carried out forSchueco UK by BM TRADA, aUKAS-approved independent testhouse, means that Schueco UK'sAWS range of aluminium casementand tilt and turn windows, togetherwith its ADS range of aluminiuminward/outward opening, single anddouble doorsets, comply fully to theSBD Police Preferred Specification.Schueco UK believes that itscertified systems will not only makebuildings more secure, but will alsolessen the hidden environmentalimpact of crime.

Schueco UK is Secured by Design

In Depth/Fire, Safety & Security

Modular managementSystem Sensor Europe has introducedan updated conventional zone interfacemodule, the M210E-CZR, designed foruse in addressable fire systems toenable a zone of conventional two-wiredetectors to be managed by the controlpanel via a single module address on aloop. The module enables conventional,intrinsically safe detectors to interfacewith an addressable system, a typicalinstallation methodology in well-defined locations, such as separatemachinery rooms and boiler houses,where knowing the individual detectoraddress is not necessarily important.The unit can be housed in a stand-alone enclosure or mounted on astandard 35mm DIN rail.

Strong product focusCodelocks has just published its new full colour brochureshowingthecompleterange of allcurrentproductsfor theelectronicandmechanicalranges,togetherwithtechnicalspecifications. Available in ahandy A5 booklet for locksmithsand merchants, and A4 formatfor architects and specifiers, the brochure includes the newCL600, CL2255 and CL1200,providing solutions for a widerange of commercial anddomestic door controlapplications. The brochure has a strong product focus, with illustrations of each lock in application.

Kidde is on the moveKidde Fyrnetics has moved its UK distribution to a new logisticspartner in Derbyshire toaccommodate continuingexpansion. The move to TDG’s 120-acre facility near the M1 at Ilkeston,enables end-to-end visibility oforders and improved service. Themove also coincides with Kidde’srecent acquisition of Firex, creatinga stronger offer for hard-wiredresidential safety products.

Serious businessThe London Fire Commissionerhas stressed the importance ofcomplying to the RegulatoryReform (Fire Safety) Order, as itwas revealed that some businessesstill do not understand theimportance of this legislation. Last year, London courts orderedindividuals and businesses to paymore than £1m in fines and costsfor fire safety breaches. GrahamBotwright, head of DORMA’sservice division stressed: “Even inthese economic times maintenancecannot be overlooked. With courtstaking issues of fire safety moreseriously, the penalties and finesbeing issued are testament to this.DORMA offers maintenancepackages to suit all businessrequirements.







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Joining forcesSecured by Design’s requirementfor a higher integrity of securityperformance in builtenvironments has resulted inSunray and Vistamatic joiningforces. As a result Sunray, inconjunction with Vistamatic, hasdeveloped a new steel LPS 1175SR2 andSR3securityrateddoorsetwhichfeatureshighsecurityglazedsecurevisionpanels. The new security-rateddoorset provides visual andmanual access control to low,medium and high securityenvironments. Vistamatic’ssecure vision panels have beendesigned exclusively for Sunray’shigh specification security steeldoor range. Secure vision panelsoffer discreet observation bynatural surveillance.

A real TestamentBriton door closers, door furnitureand lockcases have been suppliedalong withCISA cylinderlocks for theNewTestamentChurch ofGod, a £5mnew buildchurch inBirmingham.IngersollRandSecurityTechnologies worked on thisproject which was designed byPaul Henry Architects. In order to meet the tough specificationrequirements, Briton 2100 Seriesdoor controls were used withBriton 5500 lockcases for interiordoors and CISA 7500 Seriespatented cylinders. The Britonrange has a low maintenance,life-cycle performance. Suppliedin a matching satin stainless steelfinish, the combination gives ahigh aesthetic feel and a sense of continuity and conformityacross the scheme as a whole.

Concealed complianceSamuel Heath’s controlled,concealed door closer, PerkoPowermatic, helps to meet aplethora of legislation, regulationsand product performancestandards that govern fire safety.The door closer meets therequirements of BS EN 1154 and,as such, carries the CE mark. It has also been tested by anindependent laboratory and proved to meet the requirementsfor one-hour and half-hour firedoors under BS EN 1634-1. It also boasts Certifireaccreditation and is approved foruse by the British WoodworkingFederation, under its fire door and doorsets scheme. In additionto its impressive fire performancecredentials, Perko Powermatic is totally concealed when the door is closed.

Push-fit and fire safeBLUCHER has tested its push-fitdrainage pipework system inaccordance with BS EN 1366-3:2009 (Fire resistance tests for service installations.Penetration seals) and has had the test data classified to BS EN 13501-2 (Spread of fire).BLUCHER EuroPipe was ratedE120 for all pipe sizes. With regard to spread of fire, E120states that the system maintainedits integrity and did not allow thepassage of smoke or flame fromone fire compartment to anotherfor the duration of 120 minutes.BLUCHER has also received astatement relating to noncombustibility from the testingfacility, that stainless steel pipesand fittings, when classified to BSEN 13501-1, are rated A1 (Noncombustibility).



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Escape with EurospecThe Din Euro Escape lock and Din EuroAnti-Thrust Nightlatch, from Eurospec(a subsidiary of Carlisle Brass) are thelatest additions to the company’s rangeof Architectural Din Locks. The EscapeLock is suitable for left or right hand,inward or outward opening fire doorsinstalled on fire escape routes. Both theEscape lock and new Nightlatch featurean Anti-thrust deadlocking triggerwhich prevents the unauthorisedretraction of the latch bolt from outside when the door is closed.

Marshalls Street Furniture haslaunched a range of impact tested,counter-terrorist bollards as part of its new specialist high securityRhinoGuard range. RhinoGuardbollards are available in a variety ofstandard sleeve designs in steel andstainless steel to complement anyscheme. A fully bespoke design service is also available for bollardsspecified in Marshalls’ Ferrocastpolyurethane material, enabling clients to specify bollards to matchexact project requirements, providing a completely individual aesthetic. The RhinoGuard range has beensuccessfully crash tested in accordancewith the BSI PAS 68 standard, providingproven impact performance at threedistinct levels of protection and budget.

Bollards help bolster security

In Depth/Fire, Safety & Security

Grip and don’t slip! Step On Safety has developedTimbergrip, an anti-slip materialdesigned for exterior timber decking.Timbergrip decking strips have beendesigned for retro-fit onto existingtimber decking. The convex designensures a low profile fit, therebyreducing any perceived trip hazard. A durable and effective angular quartzgrit is applied to the top surface, whichprovides exceptional slip resistance in accordance with BS 7979 - 2.Alternatively, INFIL STRIP deckingstrips are available for new buildinstallation. The rebated timberdecking just needs to be cut to size,and then the anti-slip surface can bedropped into place.

Stop slips and tripsLast year in the constructionindustry slips and tripsaccounted for nearly a quarter of all reportedinjuries in the sector. In a bid tohelp drivethese figuresdown, Arcois offering a surfacetestingservice to itscustomersusing the Health and SafetyExecutive’s SAT Site Assessmenttool. Arco will provide thisservice through the use of a newsurface measuring device thatworks by calculating the flooringsubstrate and providing a profileof the floor using a small probethat takes ten readings. Thisinformation is then fed into theHSE’s SAT Site Assessment tooland provides information aboutabout the type of floor, soilingand the footwear being worn.

Seal it with LorientLorient has launched its new,improved Acoustic, Smoke and FireSeals for Door Assembliesbrochure. The brochure showcasesLorient's range of multi-functionaldoor seals, which can provide thehighest standard of protectionagainst sound (Approved DocumentE); smoke at all temperatures and fire (Approved Document B); while offering low frictionalresistance for ease of dooroperation (Approved Document M).In addition, Lorient’s seals aretested for air tightness under BS476: Pt. 31.1 and will make apositive contribution to thermalcontainment.

Durable doorsetEnduraCor, the doorset core fromLeaderflush Shapland, is 100times more durable than multi-layeredchipboardaccording toa recentindependenttest. The test,which wascarried out byWarringtonAPT, wentbeyond thestandardEN1192 softand heavybody impacttests to more accurately reflect theevery day rigours that doorsetsendure in harsh environments likeschools and hospitals. The cyclictesting carried out exceeded therequirements of EN1191 by onemillion cycles. This easily equatesto the number of door openingoccurrences throughout thelifespan of a heavily populatedbuilding.







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Lasting impressionsJim Lawrence looks at ways in which bespoke elements

can complete an interior theme...

From initial ideas, to finalinstallation, interior designneeds careful consideration

and planning to ensure eachelement complements the overallfinish. Practicality and appearancemust be paid equal attention, toensure a room can carry out itsprimary function, while making alasting impression.

From boutique hotels to countrypubs, the focus on interior designshould be to establish an ambianceand it is often an outlet’s originalityand unique approach to design thatsets it apart from its competitors.

The trend for hospitality outlets tocreate stylish atmospheres meanseven the smallest detail is affordedgreat attention, leading to a demandfor alternatives to mass producedfixture and fittings. Finishing touchesThemes can help set a specificmood or atmosphere and thesmallest of finishing touches can

make the difference betweensuccess and failure. Accessoriesand fittings can complete a look,balance a theme and bringindividual personality to a room; in order to create true individualityand a distinctive atmosphere, off the shelf products don’t always fit the bill.

From the smallest of tweaks to existing products, to creatingentirely new products from scratch,bespoke pieces create a true senseof individuality. Being able to specifya product from initial concepts, andwork with experienced andknowledgeable designers, meansthat the realms of the customer’simagination is the only limitation.

Company logos or initials can beincorporated into furniture; shapesand features can be used to depict abuilding’s history; colour themescan be exactly matched tocompliment a theme, and elementsdepicting how the room will be used

can be added.From treble clef door handles and

light fittings in music rooms toshepherds’ crook curtain tie backsin former barns, interior fixturesshould reflect the personality of theroom and make anyone using it feelcompletely comfortable in itsambiance. Quality and service for peace of mind The ability to create bespoke piecescan be a great benefit to designersand specifiers, but most importantto anyone tasked with managing arefurbishment, renovation orredecoration on a commercial scale is the level of customer serviceoffered by suppliers.

Offering peace of mind andconfidence in delivery and quality isvital. Companies that put theircustomers’ needs first will alwayssucceed, as valued customersreturn time and time again. Keepingcustomers informed of progress,

expected delivery times and helpingthem to specify the most suitableproducts, will all help to ensure arepeat purchase and a cherishedcustomer following.

Specifiers should insist on qualityin any interior and it should alwaysbe a consideration in the decisionmaking process.

Where a balance is struckbetween durability and appearance,and function and form marrytogether seamlessly, a successfulinterior will be created wherepracticality and style are given equalfocus and a room will take on itsown personality.

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Setting new standardsNew to Samsung’s RAC range, the S-Inverter Crystal Series combineshigh efficiency cooling and heating with air filtration and virus eliminationin a wall-mounted single split airconditioner. With CoP ratings up to4.60, the Crystal Series excels inperformance and looks. SamsungCrystal’s air purifying system has sixelements designed to deliver clean,healthy air at all times and featuresVirus Doctor – Super Plasma-ion (SPi)technology that eliminates more than99% of harmful micro-organismsincluding viruses, bacteria, ticks,moulds and allergens.

OSRAM’s COINlight-OSTAR LEDmodules and control gear have beenspecified by Michael PopperAssociates and included in luminairesproduced by lighting manufacturerMetro, to illuminate the CrucibleTheatre in Sheffield. OSRAM’s LEDmodules were specified to provide ahigh level of light output as well aslong lamp life. It was essential thatthe modules came equipped with along lifespan as the fittings are in anawkward location which makes re-lamping difficult. The original lightingfor the auditorium’s starry sky wasreplaced with 756 OSRAM COINlight-OSTAR units which achieve higherlight levels, require virtually nomaintenance and save at least 17 tonnes of CO2 a year.

LEDs get their big break in Sheffield

At just 515mm2, the new slimline vanity unit in the Miller from SwedenPlaza range is the ideal choice where space is limited. Despite itscompact size, the unit has two softclosing drawers, with brushedstainless steel handles, and issupplied with a full cover ceramicbasin, tailor-made to fit the unit. The complete unit measures 610mm high and can be wallmounted or floor fitted with anoptional adjustable leg pack. Mixer taps are also an optional extra. Plaza combines Swedishcraftsmanship with the practicalityof high quality MDF in a choice ofeither a sleek black or clean whitelacquer finish. In the Miller tradition,all units are hand finished, fullyassembled at works and deliveredready for immediate installation.

Miller goes mono

Stately refurbishmentZinsser’s Bulls-Eye Odourlessprimer/sealer and Perma-WhiteMould and Mildew-Proof painthave been used on the walls andceilings of Thornbridge Hall inDerbyshire. Due to the use of theextension, building contractorBaytree Interiors required aninternal paint that would becompletely moisture permeableresistant, and that would not flakeor peel.

Universal controlAquaflow Regulators’ 22mmUniversal Access control valvehas all the plus points of the15mm version and includes aservice shut off ball valve with anAquaflow water regulator set intothe ball. Specially developed fordomestic water applications,accurate regulation operatesfrom as little as 0.2bar waterpressure and up to a maximumof 6.0bar.

Renderplas is sponsoringplastering students at BurnleyCollege in Lancashire bysupplying PVCu beads forplastering, rendering anddrylining for use in theirtraining courses. The Ofsted‘Outstanding’ College getsthrough more than a mile ofPVCu beading each academicyear – all provided courtesy of Renderplas as part of itssupport for high standards of training and development within the UKplastering trade. Renderplas supplies a variety of PVCu rendering,plastering and drylining beads from its trade range, including CornerBeads for forming strong, straight external corners; Stop Beads for doorand window surrounds to prevent cracking; Skim Corner Beads; andStopping Beads for plasterboard. Programme leader, David Winchester,says sponsorship from manufacturers like Renderplas makes a vitalcontribution to successful student training.

An education in plastering

Bespoke balustradesWith a continuous investment in state-of-the-art facilities enabling thecreation of unusual and individually-crafted metalwork designs, MercantileMet Tech’s (MMT) balustrades visuallyenhance any property from residentialto retail. From brass and chemicallyblackened balustrades to ebony toppedrails and brass tread insets, MMT canforge a practical and aesthetic solutionfor any interior specification.

Part L compliant poolsPolypool has developed a newinsulated pool floor pack tocomplement its existing thermal wallpanel structure, creating a fullyinsulated pool basin in readiness forthe new Part L Building Regulations.Polypool offers this insulatedtechnology in both a liner and tiledfinish making it a suitable choice forboth domestic and commercial pools.The new insulated floor panel offers aU-value of 0.018 W/m2K, which is wellwithin new Part L requirements.

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A matter of trustMark Brickell, managing director of Dampcoursing, takes alook at the options available when a damp proof course failsand how the usual course of action isn’t necessarily the bestcourse of action to take...

It seems that whenever a dampproof course fails, a chemical-based injection repair system is

chosen without even thinking aboutthe alternatives. Yet, the opportunityto insert a physical DPC is available,and it brings with it a far moreeffective and reliable solution to this refurbishment problem.

Apart from the situation where adamp proof course has failed, thereis also the opportunity to insert aDPC in walls that have never beforebenefitted from this essentialprotection from rising damp.

While the chemical injectionmethod has been heralded as atechnical break-through in the fight against rising damp in older dwellings – and can beextremely effective if installedproperly – it will struggle to performto the same standards as a physicalDPC barrier.

Favoured by many housingassociations, councils, propertydevelopers, builders, and individualhome owners across the country,the physical insertion method canbe employed on brick and stonewalls, up to 1m thick.

If there is one significantdisadvantage with chemicalinjection, it is the fact that asignificant amount of internalrendering is part of the process –bringing with it a longer project timescale, and the inevitable mess it will

create. With the physical option, onlydefective areas of plastering need to be made good.

External walls could also beconstructed in stone, or acombination of brick and stone, andare often greater than 450mm thick.If a central void has been created, itmay well be filled with rubble, whichdoes not allow the chemical fluid tospread properly throughout thestructure.The combination of thickwalls and rubble filled walls make itdifficult, if not impossible, for achemical system to be completelyeffective.

However, this situation is not aproblem for the physical option.Internally, the plaster may be in apoor state of repair. Should it be insuch a condition that removal is theonly course of action, thespecification might then call forreplastering, but lightweightplasters which will absorb and holdresidual damp and take time to dryout would be avoided.

As with chemical injectionsystems, the insertion of a physicalDPC should only be carried out byspecialist companies with a properlytrained workforce, using the rightequipment.

This equipment includes bespokecutting gear that is used to cut a 1mlong section through the wall –whatever its type of traditionalconstruction. Should a particularly

large stone be encountered, it isremoved – providing the addedbenefit of giving a furtheropportunity to inspect the integrityof the wall. After the DPC has beeninserted, any removed stones arethen replaced.

The thickness of the cutting blade creates the precise openingfor the insertion of a physical DPC, along with the necessarybedding mortar, which is placed in the slot that has been created. The DPC material itself is taken to site and cut to meet the width demands of each individualproject.

The entire process is thenrepeated, 1m at a time, and beforelong the property is enjoying thebenefits of a physical DPC.

Once the mortar has dried, it is asimple task of repointing the lengthof the work to create a finished jobthat is neat and tidy, withoutadversely affecting the traditionallook of the building.

My company specialises in thephysical DPC option, but does alsooffer the chemical solution.However, in my mind there isabsolutely no doubt that the physical barrier method is mypreferred choice for practically every installation. At its very best,the chemical DPC, along with thenecessary specialist plastering, can never be as good as the physical

alternative.Indeed, it is only in party-wall work

– where the neighbour refusesaccess – that I will considersuggesting using the chemicaloption. The level of rising damp in party walls is often less than one finds in external walls.

My beliefs have been confirmed by The Building ResearchEstablishment which, in its Digest245, states that a physical DPC isthe only completely sure method tocure rising damp. This confidence in the product and its applicationsallows me to offer a full insurance-backed 50-year guarantee on theinstallation – something that thechemical option cannot match.

Replacing a failed DPC orinserting one into a wall that hasnever enjoyed any protection fromrising damp is not Hobson’s Choice.There is a real option with a physicalDPC and it has real cost-efficiencybenefits.

Physical DPCs are the mosteffective solution to overcoming the problem of rising damp – a factthat has been proven over manydecades.

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The fullservice The full rangeof repair andmaintenanceservicesprovided byGEZE UK isnow featuredin thecompany’snew ServiceBrochure.

This comprehensive guide details allthe support services offered by theGEZE UK service team. This includesthe benefits of regular servicing,information on GEZE UK’s individuallytailored, planned preventativemaintenance plans (PPM) and detailsof GEZE UK’s immediate responseservice – an all year round, 24-hourreactive call out service.

Confronted with corrosionproblems on the profiled metalroofing of its Manchester TraffordPark Depot, logistics experts, EddieStobart, were faced with thedilemma of renewing the roof orfinding an economic and reliablerepair system. While the roofsheets themselves were in goodcondition, the cut edges had beenbadly affected by peel back lap jointcorrosion. Seamsil, the patentedrepair system from Manchesterbased Delvemade, provided theanswer. Seamsil was developed in the early 1990s specifically toaddress the problem of cut edgecorrosion. Offering strength,flexibility and corrosion resistanceit has proved highly successful.

A matter of logistics

Swish Building Products’ new lowmaintenance, low CO2, recycled PVCrainwater system has been selected for use on the pilot refurbishment ofa Victorian property. The project waslaunched to see how far retrofittingcould take the property towardscarbon neutrality. Delivered by urbandesign and sustainability specialistURBED, the scheme has achieved an 80% cut in the property’s CO2

emissions, achieving nationalrecognition as an example of bestpractice. The lessons learnt from thishave been incorporated into furtherwork commissioned by SHAP(Sustainable Housing ActionProgramme), a consortium of sociallandlords developing a new standard,Beyond Decent Homes.

CO2 cut by 80%

Respectful refurbThe Holiday Inn, London-Bloomsbury, has undergone adetailed window replacementprogramme by SPV Special Projectsand has received approval fromconservation officers, as well as theclient and local residents. While theappearance of the elevations wasrespected through the specificationof a carefully matched aluminiumwindow system, the new fenestrationalso offered improved security,acoustic and thermal performance.

Back to basementsTanking, damp-proofing and drainageproducts available from DeltaMembrane Systems can turn abasement into an area that can be usedfor a variety of functions. Included inthe range is the MS-500 cavity drainagemembrane, MS-20 dimpled drainagesheeting, Delta-FM for flooring andDelta Sump+Pumps. Delta prides itselfon being a one-stop-shop for a productcollection that allows the uninvitingbasement area to be converted into a fresh, dry, useful living space.

The house that rocksSt. George’s in London’s Tufnell Parkdates back to 1861. Now totallyrenovated and renamed The RockTower, the building will regularly beused for live music events andtheatrical productions. A majorconsideration during renovation workswas acoustic insulation. Selectaglazeneeded to resolve the problem of noisebreak-out via the windows, and treated60 of them, utilising its Series 40, 41and 45 side hung casements, producedwith 6.4mm laminated safety glass.

Touching the voidThe Permaflor BG range fromBathgate Flooring offers a lowprofile product together with adedicated pedestal system thatsolves the the problem of how toaccommodate cabling for data andcommunications, HVAC equipmentand other building services withinlimited room dimensions. Thesystem allows reduced void depthsfrom just 52mm – sufficient to makean access floor feasible on even themost space-sensitive projects.

Ultracrete Flowcon, an Instarmacbrand, is a pre-blended, multi-purposeconcrete, suitable for a wide range ofapplications including patching or postfixing. With up to 60 minutes ofworkability time, Flowcon is strong,flowable and pre-blended to ensure aconsistent quality mix. A 25kg bag willprovide an exact amount of materialthat can be applied to depths of 20-200mm in one pass. Each bag ofFlowcon contains aggregate, sandsand chemical admixtures, as well as asmall pack of specialist cements. One bag provides 1m² at a depth of12mm. Once applied, it will achieve acompressive strength of 35.0N/mm²within one day and 77.0N/mm² within28 days – nearly double the strengthgain of other products on the market.

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Specially developed concealed installation techniques enable Helifix products, individually or in combination, to restorestructural integrity to all types of buildings. By retaining the current brick or stonework, disruptive and expensive takingdown and rebuilding is avoided and the building keeps its original appearance.

21 Warple Way, London W3 0RXTel: 020 8735 5200 Fax: 020 8735 5201email: [email protected]

www.helifix.co.ukSustainable Structural Solutions

Helifix products are:

� High quality stainless steel Grade 304 or 316

� Effective, reliable, economical and widely used

� Independently tested and approved

� Rapidly and easily installed

� Non-disruptive and fully concealed

� Ideal for all types of masonry buildings

� Quality assured to ISO 9001:2000

� Backed by a comprehensive technical supportservice and installer network

Proven Solutions for All Typesof Masonry Structures

� Cracked masonry

� Failed lintels

� Absence of lintels

� Failed or omitted wall ties

� Bowed building walls

� Separated internal/external walls

� Subsidence problems

� Split and separated roof timbers

� Lack of movement joints

Helifix rapid cost-effective repairs help Local Authorities and HousingAssociations to achieve sustainability targets by ensuring the social housingstock is structurally sound and meets Decent Homes standards. The life of upgradedproperties is greatly extended with significant benefits in terms of time and cost savings, aestheticappearance and minimal disturbance to both the structural fabric and buildings’ occupants.

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Architect-inspired fixturePassive multi-service chilled beamsfrom TROX have provided the solutionfor the refurbishment of an imposingart deco building in London. The £1mcontract involved the supply of 1,720mof TROX multi-service chilled beamdesigned specifically for the building.Combining air conditioning, lighting,lighting control and PA facilities in a single architect-inspired fixture,the chilled beam made a majorcontribution to the successfulconversion of this 1930’s building.

Using modern materials andtechniques, renovation andrefurbishment can deliversignificant benefits and cost savings to old – and not so old –buildings. Windows are oftenfundamental to refurbishment,revitalising internal and externalfinishes. Replacing old windowswith VELFAC provides animprovement in heat retention and energy efficiency, helps todramatically improve acousticinsulation and natural light, andalso reduces maintenance. Carryinga 12 year warranty, and with anexpected lifetime of up to 40 yearsor more, VELFAC windows furtherenhance the overall performance of any refurbishment project.

Windows of opportunity

Long term solutionThe Elastaseal range of highperformance, cold liquid-appliedcoating systems from Tor Coatings, is designed to eliminate problemsassociated with the long termwaterproofing of flat roofs. Providingease of application while at the sametime removing the hazards andinconvenience associated withconventional hot applied alternatives,Tor Coatings’ Elastaseal has a lifecycle performance ranging from 10-25 years (BBA approved).

Enter, stage rightREHAU has supplied its RAUTHERMEXdistrict heating pipe for the ongoingtransformation project at the RoyalShakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Over 170m of 125mmdiameter RAUTHERMEX pipework hasbeen installed to enable the remoteground source heat pump system to be linked with the theatre for the supplyof hot water. The REHAU polymerpipework was specified as part of anoverall M&E design which reduces thecarbon footprint of the theatre by 20%.

Glidden makes it to the Premier LeagueGlidden Trade has helped ManchesterCity Football Club kit out its homeground, with a makeover at one of thenewest football stadiums in thePremier League. F O’Donnell and Sonscalled on the experts at Glidden Tradefor the refurbishment of the mainreception, all concourses, refreshmentareas and toilets within the stadium.Glidden Trade Acrylic Eggshell wasapplied on all walls in the famous blueand white home strip colours.

Showering solutionsTaplanesprovide pre-fabricatedshoweringsolutions to avariety of endusers in theUK. With astrong clientbase, includinga significant

proportion of universities andschools, hotels, hospitals andhousing associations, Taplanescan confidently offer a robust,watertight and long term solution,and prides itself on its durability,reliability and speed ofinstallation. Full site surveys,technical support and acomprehensive guarantee are all provided as standard.

Steelseal, Akzo Nobel IndustrialCoatings’ high quality over paintingsystem for exterior architecturalcladding, can be used to revive andprotect prestigious facilities andextend the life of buildings beforeexpensive replacement of theirmetal cladding is needed. The Steelseal system has beenspecially formulated for applicationto PVC Plastisol, polyester, siliconepolyester and PVF2 coatedsubstrates on galvanised steel andmetal. Comprising a range ofprimers, undercoats and topcoats,which may be applied by brush orairless spray, Steelseal Topcoatsare available to match any colour,including British Standard, RALand NCS colour palettes.

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TECROC turns the tableA Victorian railway turntable hasbeen restored to its former glorywith the help of technical advice andthree specialist products from theTECROC range. Peak Rail has fullyrestored the turntable at RowsleySouth Station, near Matlock, withthe help of a team of volunteers.During the project, cartridge-applied, polyester-based TecGripCAS high strength resin anchormaterial, TECROC’s E33 epoxy groutand TECROC Dry Pack C was used.

W20 and W40 steelwindow systems,containing a selection of glazing make ups,have been employed by a member of the Steel WindowAssociation for therefurbishment of animposing office buildingat 49-50 GreatMarlborough Street,west London. West Leighfabricated and installed200 new windows following the removal of the original ageing frames.To comply with planning restrictions the main front elevation had W20steel frames installed, glazed with 16mm IG units featuring a 4-8-4make up, with a soft coat low-E inner pane and Krypton Gas filling. Onthe rear elevations the specification was raised to utilise W40 frameswhich can take much thicker sealed units.

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Direct depotsSAS International has announced theopening of three SAS Direct depotsacross the UK offering contractor’squality products direct from amanufacturer at competitive prices.There is a growing demand forcommodity construction products as,for the foreseeable future,refurbishment is exceeding new buildwork. SAS Direct can offer customersimmediate answers and help ontechnical queries, stock availability,best manufacturer prices andnationwide coverage.

Dulux Trade and local decorator, JohnJackson, were called upon to provide adecorating solution to revitalise all ofthe exterior shop fronts of the privatebusinesses on Wesley Street – aVictorian shopping street in Southport.The solution lay with a number ofproducts from Dulux Trade, includingWeathershield Smooth Masonry paintfor use on the majority of brick work,Weathershield Stabilising Primer forthe newly rendered surfaces andWeathershield Exterior High Gloss in Pure Brilliant White for the fasciasand soffits. Weathershield SmoothMasonry paint is a quick-drying water-based exterior masonry paintproviding a smooth matt finish,suitable for many exterior masonryand concrete surfaces.

What a transformation!

LK Systems UK wereasked to design andsupply a suitableunderfloor heatingsystem for theprestigious apartmentsin Eaton Place,Belgravia. The agreedLK design involveddifferent systems for thetwo floors, each of whichwas around 105m2. For the second floor, LKEPS16 Heating Panelswere used in a practical, easily fixed system that is installed directly overthe existing floor base. The panels, being only 16mm deep, take littleheight from the room, the heating pipe loops are simply pushed into thepreformed grooves from a roll and a bonded aluminium plate is laid overthe panels to ensure that heat is spread evenly over the whole floor areawith only minimal downward heat loss.

Flexible heating

High tech heritageAs part of a major conservationprogramme, Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest historic houses, is combining heritage and hightech following the installation oftwo 100kW Dimplex ground sourceheat pumps, and has seen energycosts reduced by nearly 90%. Sincethe heat pumps were switched onin October 2009, the average fuelbills have dropped from around£4,690 per month to just £644.

Flooring upgradeCG Flooring Systems werebrought in to undertake the floorrefurbishment work at LangdonIndustries’ depot. The floorupgrade involved the removal ofapproximately 15mm of damagedconcrete from the surface of theexisting floor slab. The floor wasthen mechanically cleaned priorto the application of Cemart’sCemdek Industrial Floor Screedas the newly finished floorsurface.

Gerflor is offering customers thechance to nominate a project where,if a Taraflex Sports Floor is specified,they are entered into a monthly prizedraw to win up to £1,000 worth ofsports equipment or professionalcoaching for use in the educationsector or community-related projects.The Taraflex range, which includesthe Sport M Plus and the fast trackDry-Tex, features Gerflor’s Triple-Action Protecsol intelligent surfacetreatment that ensures the correctamount of grip and slide according tothe type of activity being undertakenand Sanosol, an antibacterial andfungicidal treatment. All Taraflexsports systems comply with theEuropean Standard for indoor sports surfaces EN14904.

Win with Gerflor

Fast installationDublin City University needed torefurbish its multi-storey car parkwhere the existing deck coating hadstarted to fail. It required a resinwaterproofing system, which couldoffer outstanding durability, flexibility,slip-resistance and pleasingaesthetics. A Degafloor CP TD systemwas specified. The formulation allowsfast installation regardless of weatherand temperature conditions anddelivers outstanding performance inthe most challenging environments.

A colourful new SpinFlotex from Forbo Flooring Systemsgoes from strength to strength, with anew sheet collection offering excitingdesigns and more than 100 newcolourways in line with current interiortrends. Over 58 new colourways, andthe new design Spin, have beenintroduced to the Flotex HD (highdefinition) range. Spin is one of fivedesigns in the Flotex HD range. In addition, 40 new colours and the new design Calgary have been added to the Flotex Classic range.

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It’s all in thepreparationThe key to creating a perfect, durable floor is in the preparation. Faced with inevitableproblems such as uneven joints, high spots,contaminants, worn coatings, sticky residues and unwanted safety signs, what is the best way to prepare it? Incorrect preparation can cause moreproblems than it solves, so it is important toget it right. Tracey Glew, managing directorof The Preparation Group, gives an overviewof different preparation methods...

Incorrect preparation will causeproblems further down the line,so it is important to get it right.

There is an array of surfacepreparation equipment and manydifferent techniques – eachproducing a different result. A preparation method may bespecified by the flooring materialmanufacturer, but usually the firststage is to remove the damagedsurface.

Multi-StrippingHere, blades or picks are attachedto the front of a machine to affectthe removal process. The weight and

position of the blade or pick affectsthe removal of the selected surface. The operator positions the machineto cut or lift the material as themachine drives forward. In this waymulti-strippers can remove floorcoverings such as wood, vinyl,carpets and ceramic tiles, latex,screeds, waterproofing membranes,asphalt and bituminous materials,adhesives, epoxies and urethanes,sticky residues and thermoplasticmaterials.

Having stripped the floor, the following techniques for floorpreparation can be employed tocreate the desired type of flooring:

ShotblastingSteel shot is propelled at highvelocity onto a rotating wheel withinthe body of a machine, it is thenthrown onto the surface to beprepared, in order to produce thedesired surface profile. The wholeprocess is dust free as the debris iscollected in a vacuum unit fordisposal and the shot is reclaimed.An infinite range of profiles can beachieved, each determined by thesize of shot selected and the speedat which the machine is propelled.

Typical applications includeremoving laitance, old paints andcoatings from concrete floors,sports surfaces, asphalt and stoneprofiling surfaces.

PlaningThe planing operation is based on a drum rotating at high speed withinthe body of the machine. The profileis created by interchangeable flailswhich produce a number of differentprofiles. Milling flails are for theremoval of thermoplastic linemarkings, bitumous and rubberdeposits. Beam flails are used forcleaning concrete and paintedsurfaces and TCT flails are best forcleaning and texturing concrete,asphalt and stone

GrindingGrinding is provided by diamond,tungsten or resin-bonded plateswhich are secured to single, ormultiple rotating heads. A range of profiles can be achieved by fittingplates of different grades, whichachieve the correct combination for smoothing, preparing, polishingor cleaning.

Applications include removingmastics, paint, glue, and adhesivesused on wooden floors, andbitumous adhesives used on PVC tiles.

Grinding to expose the aggregateand then polishing concrete floorsproduces an attractive, hardwearing, slip-free surface on powerfloated concrete which does notdust. As a result of this the processis specified on many new build andrefurbishment projects throughoutthe public sector.

Dirt, oils and marks do not adhereto a polished concrete floor and theprocess also solves problemsinvolving sealers and water vapourtransmission. Even chewing gumcan be cleaned from a polishedconcrete floor. A highly reflectivefinish can also be achieved,maximizing available light toilluminate the floor, providing up to a 50% saving on lighting costs.

Different projects require different toolsLarge projects requiring heavy dutystripping, shotblasting, grinding andplanning are best left to professionalflooring contractors and their fullytrained operatives. However, forsmaller projects there arelightweight machines available thatcan grind, key, texture, sand, cleanand polish a wide range of surfaces.

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Safe swimmingAddagrip’s Addatex Stone Carpet isproving a popular choice for swimmingpool surrounds. A mix of natural orsynthetic aggregates bound in a clearresin, Addatex Stone Carpet offers a highly decorative, hard wearingsurfacing solution that is aestheticallypleasing, warm and soft underfoot,whilst incorporating an anti-slip coatingfor added safety. Easily maintained, it can be power washed to prolong itsappearance and its porosity means less surface water on the pool side.

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Fashionable flooringThe construction of a new five-storeyextension for Vivienne Westwood hasincluded the use of engineered metal-web joists from a member of theTrussed Rafter Association (TRA),employed for the installation of boththe intermediate floors and a flat roofarea. As a manufacturer of the MiTeksystem, Aspect Roofing employed thespecialist software to produce a seriesof the metal web Posi-joists,measuring up to 5m long. These weredelivered at the rate of one floor a weekto infill the building’s main steel frame.Posi-Joists not only enable accuracyand speed of build, but facilitate therouting of ductwork for air conditioningand other services.

Flexible flooringNow available from Osmo UK,Taylor Timberline MS FlexibleWood Flooring Adhesive is a onecomponent 100% solids, crosslinking, MSpolymer-basedadhesive,formulatedfor theinteriorinstallation of all types of woodenflooring includingwood block parquet, engineeredwood plank, acrylic impregnatedplank, bamboo and pre-finishedand unfinished solid woodflooring. Taylor Timberline MSalso has good concrete moistureinhibition capability, as well asgood sound reduction properties.The product is solvent- andisocyanate-free, has negligibleVOC content, contains nohazardous chemicals as perOSHA Regulation CFR 1910.1200and is nonflammable.

Stop moisture nowwith Taraflex IsolsportA suitable solution for new buildand renovation projects wheresubfloor moisture is a cause forconcern, Taraflex Isolsport fromGerflor is a universal moisturebarrier for use with Taraflex sportsflooring. It is particularly suited tofast track flooring installations orflooring upgrades in multi-purposesports facilities and school halls.Taraflex foam backed sportsflooring options can be glueddirect, hot welded and line markedaccordingly to provide a safe,comfortable and complete sportsfloor solution with minimaldisruption and down time.

Pure EleganceKährs has launched its new OakElegance Collection – the secondcollection of wood floors from itsSupremeRange.Combininga traditionallook andmodernstyling, the newcollectionincludes sixpatternedwood floorsin a choiceof intricateTapis or Croix patterns. The introduction follows the earlier launch of Kährs one-stripSupreme Grande collection, withthe final collection – SupremeAvenue – to follow. Measuring2,200/1,900 x 270/190 x 15mm, theElegance floors feature a patterneddesign across their entire surface,combining long and cross stripsreminiscent of traditional parquetblocks.







Flowcrete has reinforced its commitmentto manufacturing in the UK and to leadingedge sustainable design with the openingof a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Cheshire. HRH The Duke of Gloucesterwas welcomed by Flowcrete staff toofficially open the new building. The Duke, an architect with a specialinterest in the built environment andenvironmental issues, saw first hand thelatest green construction techniquesintroduced at the new building, which hasbeen built on Flowcrete’s existing site inSandbach. Mark Greaves, managingdirector of Flowcrete, said: “The buildinghas been developed to reflect Flowcrete’sposition as a global leader in its field,with a commitment to a low carbon future– reducing our energy consumption by93% compared to our previous offices.”

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Sustainability is the capacity toendure. It is about one of themost lasting physical parts of

our lives: the buildings in which welive, work and play every day. So what would the ideal sustainableconstruction material be? Mostindustry experts say wood, thenatural green building product,would be the ideal choice.The future is woodThe versatility and enduring aestheticappeal of wood has never beenstronger than today. Both buildersand designers always return to woodproducts, including new engineeredwood products that offer even moreopportunities for wood construction.

A good example of this is non-toxic,modified, high technology wood,made from sustainably sourced, fastgrowing wood species. It is highlydurable, dimensionally stable andsuitable for use in demandingexternal applications. By significantlyenhancing the performance of fast-growing and abundantly availablecertified wood, so that it is at leastcommensurate with that of the verybest tropical hardwoods, this type of product provides compellingenvironmental advantages over slow-growing hardwoods (which may beunsustainably sourced), woodstreated with toxic chemicals, andnon-renewable carbon-intensive

materials such as plastics, steel and concrete. This type of wood hasproved its credentials already as thematerial of choice in majordevelopments such as a new heavytraffic road bridge in Holland and theScottish Widows Exchange Placedevelopment in central Edinburgh, as well as a number of new build and refurbishment projects in thehousing sector in the UK andinternationally, supplying ecomaterial for everything from windowsand doors to decking and cladding.

On a topical front, organisers of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show areencouraging participants to maketheir exhibits much more sustainableand 2010 exhibitors such as the EdenProject, which is building the Placesof Change Garden – the biggest showgarden ever seen at Chelsea – areleading the way in using onlysustainable materials, so that theentire garden contents can berecycled or reused after the showfinishes. The Eden Project gardendesigner is using Cradle to CradleGold certified – a high technologywood product to build planters,benches, compost bins and decking,as this type of wood is guaranteed for60 years above ground and 25 yearsin-ground contact, below ground and even in freshwater, so itssustainability credentials are topclass.

Wood brings the best of everything– proven construction benefits, alongwith sound environmentaladvantages – from the forest floor to the construction site. This makeswood a natural choice for today’sdesigners and builders, as well assatisfying the four basic principles of green building:• Reducing energy use during the building service life• Minimizing external pollution and environmental damage• Reducing resource depletion • Minimising internal pollution and damage to health

Wood is an immensely capable,naturally renewable mainstreamconstruction material, now availablein an ever-increasing array ofengineered structural and non-structural forms – and, of course,nature creates it with such anastonishing variety of natural beautyand performance characteristics,together with the invaluableadvantageous benefit of carbonstorage.

Sustainably managed forests andwood products offer great potentialto ease our transition away from afossil-fuel based economy, partly due to their carbon sequestrationproperties. Healthy growing forestsnot only naturally recycle carbon,they also provide products that meet society's demand for timber,fibre and energy. • Using wood instead of otherbuilding materials saves on average0.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide per m3

• Wood offers good sound absorptionproperties• Build cost of energy-efficienthomes and buildings are lower with wood • Wood is a natural insulator and, as such, reduces energy used forheating • Wood offers good sound absorptionproperties

Timber construction has a higherheat insulation value thanconventional construction methods,even with lower wall thicknesses. An external wall constructed usingtimber may have only half thethickness of a brick or concrete wall,yet will provide double the thermalinsulation value, while at the sametime avoiding the thermal bridgingcommon with other constructionmethods. Wood is 400-times lessheat conductive than steel and 8.5times less conductive than concrete,so homes built with wood framingtake less energy to heat and cool.

However, only wood products fromsustainably managed sources cantruly be described as one of theplanet’s most valuable resources.Using sustainably grown wood, and improving its properties without adding toxins, helps protectthreatened species, rainforests andthe environment, and is now the wayforward for designers and builders to utilise this wonderful naturalmaterial right across theconstruction project.

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Next generation heatingMHS Boilers has supplied 155 of itsdistrict heating Nexus units to a newstudent accommodation developmentat Tottenham Hale, London. The Nexusunits are bespoke variants of thestandard IS and Monotherm and areconnected to the development’s onsitecombined heat and power (CHP) plant.There are four different types of Nexusat the building – a mixture of heatingand hot water units, as well as hotwater only units for the laundry areas.

Stormdry is a new water repellentcream from Safeguard that improvesthe insulation value of walls bykeeping them dry. Independent testscarried out by Portsmouth Universitysuggest that energy savings of up to29% are possible, depending on thetype of masonry in question and thelocation and aspect of the building.Supplied in the form of a cream,Stormdry is simply applied to wallsusing a brush or roller. Once appliedit penetrates deeply into the wallbefore curing to form an invisiblewater repellent barrier. Because thewater repellent effect is achieved bylining the pores of the masonryrather than blocking them, the wall is able to continue to breathenaturally.

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Green push in SwanseaMarley Eternit’s Ecologic roof tile hasbeen specified on a major housingrenovation scheme in Swansea.Ecologic, with its ability to absorb andneutralise harmful nitrous oxides in theatmosphere, has been chosen for useon a number of refurbishmentschemes being undertaken by thecouncil. Such is the impact of the tile’sperformance characteristics, estimatesshow that during its lifetime anaverage-sized roof using Ecologic tilescould remove an amount of NOxequivalent to that emitted by a moderncar driving 100,000 miles. In addition,the tile contains around 50% recycledcontent.

Successful seminarsMitsubishi Electric embarked on a nationwide roadshow lastmonth to highlight the benefits of its new range of commercialheating products. The seminars focused on itscommercial heating-only rangewhich uses advanced heatpumps to provide radial heating,warm air, domestic hot water, or a combination of all three. In addition to helping newbuildings achieve planningpermission, the range can beretro-fitted to existing buildings,and will work independently oralongside other heating systems.

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Advanced air curtainsEnergy-saving EC (electrically-commutated) fans are nowavailable in the UK air curtainrange from Tekadoor. By usingadvanced control technologies tomimic the attributes of DC motors,EC fans need only 60% of theenergy required by the standard ACfans used in most air curtainswhen running at medium speed.The resulting 40% saving from thelatest generation of Tekadoor fanshelps building operators meet therequirements of Part L.

The cost-effective choiceH+H is using two detailed cost-comparison exercises to prove thatprice need never be a barrier tospecifying aircrete for housebuilding. In a recent public sectorhousing development, Wates LivingSpace wanted to use aircrete butwas concerned expenditure couldrise as a result. A detailed costcomparison showed that, contraryto expectations, a £20,000 savingcould be made using aircrete withthe H+H Rå Build method ofconstruction, compared with anequivalent timber frame approach.Results demonstrated that up toan 8% saving is achievable whenusing aircrete, compared withdesigns built with timber frame or SIPs.







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Top-performing timberNumerical thermal modellingtechniques conducted by C4Ci haveenabled Prestoplan to develop a wallpanel, with best-in-class thermalefficiency that will meet the needs ofdevelopers and builders seeking anoptimum performing ‘fabric first’solution. Called PresWall Plus, the new panel is based on a 140mm load-bearing stud wall, fully filled with 0.035W/m2K mineral/glass wool, sheathedon both sides with 9mm OSB andGlidevale thermal membranes.

The new Duplexvent DV71 and DV72 from Airflow are slim, lightweightand up to 94% efficient, making them one of the most effective wholehouse domestic heat recovery units available. The slimline profile fitsinside a standard 600mm wide cupboard and weighing just 14kg, each isquick and a simple to install by one man. Although highly compact and especially suited to flats anddwellings with restricted or no loft space,the three user adjustable air flow settings,up to a maximum of 250m3/hr, allowpowerful extraction from a kitchen and up to three further wet rooms.Simultaneously, fresh, warmed andfiltered air is supplied into the living areasto improve the quality of the indooratmosphere. Exceeding the requirementsof the latest Building Regulations (system4) both units use long-life, ball bearingmotors to provide an energy efficientsolution as part of the SAP calculation toreduce dwelling emission rates (DER).

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Powerful partnershipA new breakthrough in woodburningtechnology now allows solar andbiomass power to be combined for usein heating and hot water provision. The integrated technology wasengineered by green heating and hotwater solutions company, Rotex inconjunction with Broseley Fires. Key toits success is the Safe Cold WaterSystem (SCWS); this technology allowswoodburners to be connected topressurised boiler systems – andthereby combined with solar energy. Itworks by using a thermal valvecalibrated at 97°C to flush a loop withinthe stove with cold water, preventing theboiler from overheating and reachingdangerous pressures.

Turning up the heatVent-Axia has launched a heatpump division to complement itsLo-Carbon ventilation range. The new division is set to offerboth ground source and airsource heat pumps aimed at thedomestic and light commercialmarkets. Richard Paine(pictured) has joined as productmarketing manager and CliffArnold has been appointed salesmanager of the new division.

Enhanced efficiencyAlfa Laval’s new CB60 copperbrazed plate heat exchangerprovides higher thermal efficiencywithin a smaller heat transfer area,adding up to an overall increase inperformance capacity compared toits predecessors. Since the newCB60 offers less pressure drop,power consumption is alsoreduced. With an even morecompact shape, the gasket-freeexchangers can be squeezed intotight corners.

A first from the BBAThe British Board of Agrémenthas awarded its firstEnvironmental Profile Certificate(10/EP1001) to Saint-GobainWeber for its Weber MonocoucheRenders. As a result of a licenceagreement, the profile has beencalculated using identical LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) basedprofiling methodology developedby BRE Global. It is possible toinclude a Green Guide rating aspart of the process, and in thiscase the product can achieve anA+ Green Guide Rating. The BBACertificate includes informationon the product’s embodiedenvironmental impacts in bothabsolute and Ecopoint terms.

Kooltherm K-rangegets an A+The Kooltherm K-range of productsfrom Kingspan Insulation hasachieved across-the-board A+ BREGreen Guide 2008 SummaryRatings. Kingspan Insulation alsocommissioned BRE Global to carryout an environmental profileassessment for its Therma productrange. As a result, its foil-facedTherma products achieved an A+Summary Rating, alongside itsTherma products with other facingsthat also achieved an A rating.








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Practise what you preachWhen Sustainable Energy Systems(SES) came to refurbish one of its ownbuildings, it made sense for thecompany to take advantage of the newPowerPanel system from KingspanInsulated Panels. The system installedat the Brook House facility was theKingspan PowerPanel Roof Laminate,which comprised a customised versionof KS1000 LP Lo-Pitch insulated roofpanels in Juniper Green with a thin filmsolar laminate adhered directly to theproduct’s external facing.

Increasingly strict targets oncarbon emissions and theintroduction of the Government'snew Feed-in Tariff are set tochange the way in which buildingsin the UK are designed. In thiscontext, Leicester's new GatewayCollege is an indication of what we may expect from the dawningof what Schueco UK describes as‘the age of solar architecture’. The college features a number of different green technologies,most noticeably a large, BIPV-enabled façade. Set immediatelyabove the main entrance, thefaçade comprises 79m2 of Schücopolycrystalline PV panels set intoa Schüco FW60+ curtain wallingsystem.

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Award-winning designWilliams Homes has secured its latestaward win for Tree Top Adventure,Betws y Coed, in recognition of its useof Insulslab SFRC, a fully integratedand highly sustainable foundationsystem available from SIG Insulations.The most recent of the accolades to bereceived is the LABC (Local AuthorityBuilding Control) Wales BuildingExcellence Award, which followed thecompany’s regional success in theNorth Wales heats. By reducing thevolume of concrete required infoundation construction, minimisingthe amount of site wastage, andsignificantly improving the insulationperformance of the building floor,Insulslab SFRC proved a critical factorin helping Williams Homes meet thesustainable design objectives.

Code breakerArchitects and specifiers looking tomeet the various demands of theCode for Sustainable Homes willbe interested to note theimpressive U-value figures offeredby Idealcombi’s Nation range ofcomposite windows combined with triple-glazing sealed units. A couple of options are available –one of which is a 32mm tripleglazed unit with warm edge space.It features Argon gas, Optitherm S3

Low E coatings on theinternal and external

4mm panes, a 4mm centrepane and10mm gapsbetween thepanes and sobrings anoverall U-

value of 1.18 W/m2k.

Sales triple in two yearsSolar PV specialist, Becosolar, is set to see sales triple to £3.5mby the end of this year. Thecompany has won a number ofsignificant contracts including alarge social housing project inYorkshire worth £1.5m and aproject with Transition TownTotnes to install solar energy in homes across the town. The company also offers windturbines from its division –Cholwell Wind Energy.

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Supporting new Part LEurisol has welcomed amendmentsto Section 6 of Scotland’s BuildingStandards and those anticipated toPart L of the Building Regulations,that recognise the thermal bypasseffect in party wall cavities thatseparate domestic and non-domestic buildings. Revisions willcome into force this October andrequire any new build party walls tobe fully filled with an insulationmaterial that has been shown tolimit air movement, in order toachieve a U-Value of 0. Criticalresearch commissioned by Eurisolhas proven that the thermalperformance of party walls can besignificantly enhanced by insulatingwith mineral wool, withoutcompromising acousticperformance.

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Innovation, innovation, innovationDes Dolan, building services brand manager for Durapipe UK, discusses theopportunity to incorporate innovative products into school construction projects

As the ambitious £55bnBuilding Schools for theFuture (BSF) continues

to grow in momentum, it is animportant time for getting thedesign specifications for schoolsright. The programme provides an essential opportunity forconstruction professionals toincorporate some innovativedevelopments in building design and construction.

Creative design, with regards toschool buildings, is often associatedwith aesthetically pleasing exteriorsor exciting classroom layouts.However, Durapipe UK is advisingthat it does not need to be limited to the areas of a school that can beseen by the public; it should alsoextend to building products such as pipework, heating and ventilationsystems.

With the BSF programmedemanding strict criteria, it isimportant that all constructionproducts meet the complete set ofrequirements, and pipework is noexception. Timescales, performanceand cost are the main priorities, somanufacturers, specifiers andcontractors all need to worktogether to demonstrate productcredentials. In terms of pipework,metal systems have always been thetraditional material choice for use inschools, but Durapipe UK is urgingthe industry to use the BSF platformto consider more innovativesolutions; plastic pipework systemsoffer a viable alternative and meetall the necessary criteria. TimescalesTimescales for the completion of construction projects are gettingshorter and shorter, but the BSFprogramme is even more time-critical, given the ambition to eitherre-build or renew 3,500 schools overa 15-year period. In addition,

construction and refurbishmentwork is often restricted to schoolholiday periods to minimisedisruption, meaning that deadlinesare crucial and not negotiable.

Plastic pipework systems lendthemselves well to time-criticalconstruction as they are significantlyquicker and easier to install thanmetal systems, reducing labour timeon site. With the lightweightmaterial being approximately onesixth the weight of steel, plasticsystems are easier to handle on site,and combined with the quick andeasy jointing method, which doesn’trequire hot works or welding, plasticpipework can provide cost and timesavings during the installationprocess. PerformancePerformance requirements will vary depending on the specificapplication; a drainage system for a science laboratory needs to bechemical resistant; pipework forchilled water and air conditioningsystems needs to have a wideoperational temperature range, andsoil, waste and rainwater drainageneeds to be impact and weatherresistant.

There is often a misconceptionthat plastic is plastic and there isjust one available system, but this issimply not the case; there are manydifferent plastic materials that allpossess different attributes andcater for the needs of specificapplications:• Vulcathene provides excellentchemical drainage and can copewith unknown chemicalcombinations, which is vital inschools as risks simply cannot betaken when it comes to dealing withchemicals • ABS pipework systems are a suitable choice for chilled waterapplications, as the wide

temperature range sees thepipework remain ductile down to -40°C• C-PVC pipework systems aresolvent cement jointed, so are easyto install, and their corrosion andlimescale resistant properties makethem ideal for hot and cold watersystems• HDPE drainage systems offer high impact resistance andprotection from weathering andageing. This makes HDPE a suitable material for soil, waste and rainwater drainage systems that need to be installed outsideCostCost is always a key factor in anyconstruction project, but this willbecome even more important for theBSF programme if available financebecomes restricted due to theeconomic downturn. Often, only theinitial costs are considered at theoutset, i.e. material and labour coststo install products. Durapipe UK isadvising that whole life costs, whichwill be incurred throughout thelifetime of the system, also need to

be considered at the beginning of the project.

The costs associated with plasticsystems compare favourably tometal alternatives, and the lowerlabour costs associated with plasticpipework means that the totalinstalled and whole life costs ofplastic are much lower thantraditional metal systems.

There are many benefits toutilising more innovative systemsand materials, such as plasticpipework, and with the costs andtimescales of the BSF programmebeing crucial, all contractors andconsultants pitching for BSFcontracts need to be consideringsuch options to remain competitiveand forward thinking.

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The educational needs of thestudents of today are changingrapidly. As the demands on

teaching and learning grow, so does the need for designing aneducational environment that adaptsto this change and understands therequirements of the students oftomorrow.

The Government has recognisedthat investing in the future ofeducation is central to the success of the economy going forward, andprogrammes such as BuildingSchools for the Future (BSF) reaffirm this strategy.

Building for the future, regardlessof what sector it is in, requiresforesight, courage and strategicvision for all those connected to the project. Therefore, schemes likeBSF with its £55bn funding, are anexcellent way of getting the very best schools for future generations.

Today, a good educationalestablishment, whether it is via aBSF programme or a private collegeprogramme, will be one whichincorporates a high quality design,induces learning and passion withinstudents for a sustainable approach,and considers the environmentalimpact of the building.

With the Government keen on making the UK a low carboneconomy – most evident in therecent, first-ever, carbon budget –lowering carbon emissions andplaying a part in addressing theclimate change agenda is now a priority for all organisations.

Furthermore, ambitious targetsspecifically aimed at the educationsector, require carbon emissions inschool buildings to be reduced by60% from a base figure of a schoolbuilding’s predicted energy use,making energy efficiency even moreof a vital concern when constructinga new school. In order to meet thesetargets, additional funding has beenmade available for investment inenergy efficiency measures such as those which will reduce thedemand for heating. Ecological developmentThe quickest way to achievesustainability targets is by usingproducts during the build processwhich help the environment. In termsof roofing, manufacturers of roofcoverings have increasingly beenfocussed on producing materialswhich are as environmentally friendlyas possible and offer the best greencredentials.

A tile is available on the marketthat is not only a pollution-bustingproduct, manufactured fromapproximately 50% recycled content,but also demonstrates a real-lifeexample of how a product can play its part in the sustainability agenda.The tile has the ability to absorb andneutralise harmful Nitrogen Oxides(NOx) in the atmosphere. NOx contributes to the formation ofground level ozone – a majorcomponent of smog – and is stronglyassociated with asthma and otherrespiratory infections, particularly inthe very young. The qualities of this

product, therefore, make it an apt choice for school buildings.Natural vs fibre cement Tiles such as those mentionedpreviously, are relatively new inconception and there are furtherenvironmentally friendly options for roof coverings available on themarket. When refurbishing olderschool buildings, a majorconsideration is how best to blendthe refurbishment with the originallook and feel of the building and tomake sure it fits in with thesurrounding area. Indeed, this isoften a particular requirement statedin planning conditions and eventualconsent.

Many older school buildings featureslate as the chosen roof covering,and so, on many occasions, this isthe material which is sought as areplacement. However, there is acommon misconception about thegreen credentials of natural slates. Slates produced from naturalsources draw on rapidlydwindling resources, and only5% of mined natural slate endsup being used. Cheaper importsfrom abroad are now commonlyselected on UK projects as an alternative, despite thesignificant environmental impactof transportation over vastdistances. This combination ofnatural source usage and theimpact of long-distancesourcing, vividly highlights thebenefits of alternative fibrecement and interlocking slates,

which couple design aesthetics,product quality and cost effectivenesswith real green credentials.

Education is best delivered via amix of theory and practice. Throughthe invention of innovative productsthat promote sustainability, pupilscan learn and see first-hand, whatenvironmental sustainability lookslike and what it means for theirfuture.

So while the future generations of students are being taught andnurtured in classrooms and lecturetheatres, the roof on top of theirheads is a practical example ofclimate change being tackled ontheir behalf.

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Shaping theeducational needs

of the futureDespite the current economic climate, it is vital that in any construction project,energy efficiency and sustainability are still key considerations. Simon Smith,Marley Eternit, discusses how the latest roofing developments can help meetthe sustainability targets of the Building Schools for the Future programme...


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Prevent and protectPrevent repetitive maintenancefrom internal traffic with acomplete door and wall protectionpackage from Intastop. The ImpactProtection sheet offers flexibility of design and application by cuttingand forming the sheet into bespokedesign shapes, as well as full sizesheets for corridor walls anddoors. The new Digi-print facilityallows the printing of high qualitypicture graphics or logos onto thesurface of the sheet providing along life, scratch resistant finish. It enables the creation of attractivedesigns and washable murals forstriking images to interior wallsand surfaces. Intastop has createda useful interactive colour palettewhich can easily be viewed on itsextensive website.

Green refurbishmentNatural Building Technologies’(NBT) high performance buildingand render systems have beenspecified for the completerefurbishment and significantextension of the North IslingtonNursery School & Children’s Centrein London. Selected by Project 5Architects, NBT’s ThermoPlanblocks and renders provided thesustainable credentials required bythe planning authorities. To complywith the green credentials required,NBT’s ThermoPlan solid wallbuilding system was specified forthe extension. A honeycomb fired-clay building block system,ThermoPlan provides a simple androbust construction method, withexcellent acoustic performance, plus very high levels of thermalinsulation.

Harmony in the homeTerry Lifts recently launched its new through-floor range ofHarmony domestic wheelchair liftsat the NAIDEX exhibition. Harmony lifts now come withlonger and wider design options toaccommodate all wheelchair sizes,including the industry standardCategory A and B. They can beinstalled in people’s homes quicklyand easily to provide access toboth floors and greatly improvequality of life. Harmony is thecompany’s flagship product in aportfolio which includes domesticand public access wheelchair lifts.

Sporting shower Douglas Delabie's SportingShower Panel is neat and stylishand is available with either chromeor brush aluminium finishes. It combines performance anddurability to stand up to heavychanging area usage patterns, pluseffective water savings, delivering apre-set flow rate of 8L/min. The Sporting Shower Panel isvandal-resistant as it is easy toinstall and clean. Prefabricated,the shower panel is a true secondfix item requiring just three wallfixings, meaning that installationand wall sealing requirements are reduced. The nozzle jetshowerhead reduces scale build-up and features a serviceablecartridge for low maintenance –the unit is used with a TMV toprovide a safe water temperatureand prevent scalding.



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A woodland feelThe façade of St Theresa School in Bilthoven, Holland needed tocomplement the lightly woodedlandscape in which it is located.Therefore, Tanalised E pressuretreated timber cladding from Arch Timber Protection waschosen. The rounded shapes ofthe building depict three logs, withthe treated cladding representingthe bark. The design of thebuilding and the cladding ensuresthat the building fits in with itsforested surroundings. The Siberian Larch cladding hasbeen treated by Foreco Dalfsenwith Tanalith E preservative with a water repellent additive, thatensures a long service life for the timbers and helps maintain itsattractive appearance and shape.

An industry firstGEZE UK has launched theindustry’s first range of closers thatare fully certificated to EN 1154 andEN 1155 (Electro hold-open models)for concealed transom mounting.This new range of transom closerscalled Invers, provides the solutionfor double action doorsets, wherethe use of conventional floor closersis not possible due to floor slabdepths, or where penetrations intopre-stressed concrete floors are notpermissible. The Invers closers areconcealed within the transom, withthe spindle connecting neatly to thetop strap mounted in the top of thedoor. This direct connectionbetween closer and door leafeffectively replaces the guide rail or arms, which are features ofconventional surface mounted or concealed closers.

A right royal claddingThe A. Proctor Group ofBlairgowrie has supplied 1,650m2

of its timber cladding for use onthe New International School ofAberdeen. Based in Cults nearAberdeen, the school recentlyunderwent a major new buildprogramme to replace the existingschool, one aspect of which wasthe installation of external timbercladding. Royale Cladding ingolden colour was specified toblend in with the semi-ruralenvironment. This product suitsprojects such as schools andother public buildings, as it is lowmaintenance and comes with astandard 30-year warranty againstrot and decay. Royale Timbercladding not only has superiorweathering properties, but is alsoan environmentally sound exteriorcladding, which comes in naturalcolours and various profiles. TheOsmose treatment gives softwoodthe typical properties of hardwood,by increasing the water resistanceand stability, enabling them to beused in applications generallymore suited to hardwoods.

A champion schoolsports hallA state-of-the-art sports centre atthe St. John’s Beaumont School,near Egham, required a heatingsystem that offered flexibilityalongside superb efficiency. The solution was AmbiRad’s Nor-Ray-Vac – a radiant heating systemthat has been installed in over 700sports halls in the UK. To ensureenergy efficiency, the system had to stand alone from the school’sboilers, which function 24/7, andwarm up quickly when needed. It also had to have superbtemperature control, able to becool enough for athletic activitiesand hot enough to keep peoplewarm during school events. The Nor-Ray-Vac system is soadvanced that, as well as heatinghalls precisely, it can warmdifferent areas according to need.For example, keeping spectatorswarm and sports teams cool duringathletic fixtures. Based around tworadiant branches of the Nor-Ray-Vac system, these energy efficientunits are capable of deliveringexcellent fuel savings of up to 60% on alternative methods.





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Welsh appointmentSaint-Gobain PAM UK hasappointed James Smith asregional sales manager for its access covers and gratingproducts in the South West andWales. “I’m delighted to join sucha customer-focused company,”James commented. “The quality of Saint-Gobain PAM UK’sproducts speaks for itself and thelong-term cost savings that can bemade are a testament to thecompany’s design and engineeringefficiency. This job is really abouthelping the local authorities andwater companies in the region toidentify areas for improvement andrealise the cost saving potentialbehind some of their projects.”

Strategic savingsThe Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF) has selected The FuelcardPeople as its strategic fuel cardspartner. The agreement will offerits member companies help inreducing and controlling vehiclerunning costs. Nigel Rees, GGFchief executive, said: “Cutting fuel costs and administrativeworkloads is just the start of thebenefits available. The FuelcardPeople offers the perfectcombination of savings, serviceand security.” GGF members canbenefit from fixed weekly pricingfor diesel, petrol or both, This istypically 2-3p per litre belownational average pump prices,and over 10p per litre less thanmotorway prices.

Design and deliverKawneer has appointed GaryLedger to the position of trainingmanager. During his career, Garyhas gained a wealth of experiencein system design and testing, as well as providing support tocustomers on and off-site. His role as training manager is to design and deliver training infabrication, installation, curtainwall design, contract supervision,product knowledge and productawareness. The courses thatKawneer provide are certified by the Centre for Window andCladding Technology (CWCT) andGary will sit on the CWCT trainingcommittee. Gary, 39, has a BTECHNC in Mechanical Engineeringand a City & Guilds in CADManagement.

Spearheading growthMitsubishi Electric has appointed a new Ecodan national salesmanager to cope with theincreased demand for the lowcarbon, low running costalternative to gas and oil heating.Russell Dean ,33, who hastransferred over from a sales management role on the air conditioning side of thecompany, will now spearhead the growth in market demand for Ecodan technology – anaward-winning, cost effective wayof heating homes that can halveemissions and cut fuel bills by up to 30% over gas alternatives.“Russell has a track record in theheat pump industry, and has beenwith Mitsubishi Electric for almostsix years, so he knows the marketand the products inside out,”explained John Kellett, generalmanager of the heating systemsdivision.




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Increased demandGEZE UK has expanded its presence in Scotland with the opening of a newoffice in Glasgow to meet increaseddemand from specifiers andcontractors. GEZE UK, will offer thesupply and installation of automaticoperators, and full service support forall automatic and manual pedestriandoors, as well as industrial doorsthroughout Scotland. The new teamincludes John Robb who takes on therole of general manager and SandraCameron, as sales consultant.

Training investmentMyson is investing £30,000 in thedevelopment of a new centre to offerfree training to installers. The companyis setting up the centre at its headoffice in Gateshead. Installers fromacross the UK will be given hands-oninstruction on fitting such products as Myson Floortec Underfloor Heatingand Myson’s range of convectors. The training centre will also be set up to allow installers the opportunity to learn more about using the products with sustainable technology.

A strong futureThe Performance Timber ProductsGroup has announced the acquisition of the order book and intellectualproperty of Dale Joinery (Lichfield),from its administrator Leonard Curtis. The company, which will now trade as Dale Windows, will commencetrading with an immediate order book and a strong inventory of livequotations and enquiries ensuring a strong and robust impact in the company’s established marketsectors.

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Since Norbord launched its Plywood Lottery initiative in 2003, the company has been monitoring themarket in terms of substandard, non-certified products entering the UKmarket. The company, which was oneof the first to outline the risks of using substandard, uncertifiedmaterial, especially for structuralpurposes in the building industry, still sees the problem today. “The plywood market in the UK is still enormous and there’s a hugevariety of product currently available,”commented Norbord sales director,Maurice Fitzgibbon. “Unfortunately,substandard plywood, which is oftenmore expensive than OSB, is stillmarketed as an alternative to SterlingOSB,” added Maurice.

Plywood LotteryDouble award winnerIronmongeryDirect was triumphantat the ECMOD Awards forOutstanding Business Performancein 2009 bywinningawards forOutstandingCustomerService andNiche TradeSupplier,beating off strongcompetitionwithin themulti-channel shopping industry.Managing director, Wayne Lysaght-Mason commented: “I am ecstaticat winning not one, but two awards.After a fantastic year in 2009, theseawards are the ultimate testamentto our entire team’s dedication...”

Take away todayGledhill Building Productshas been awarded a prestigioustrading agreement to supplyleading builders’ merchant,Travis Perkins. The agreementnames Gledhill as the preferredsupplier for stainless steelcylinders. Gledhill Stainless Lite is now stocked on the shelfthroughout 200 City PlumbingSupplies branches, as a newdrive towards its take away todayinitiative.




Burlington hasannounced a number of changes to thestructure of its UK salesteam. Occupying thenewly created businessdevelopment role is Mike Gough. Regionally, andassuming responsibilityfor the North East,North West, theMidlands and the northern Home Counties, is newly appointed Chris Biddick. Representing Burlington in London, the South East andSouth West is Rob Harris. Continuing to look after customers in the Northof England and Scotland is Ian Ramsay. In support of delivering improvedpenetration of the landscaping market is landscaping products manager,John Atkinson. Providing a valuable in-house sales support function areAndrea Tallon and Tracey Nelson, with Nick WiIlliams as sales andmarketing director.

UK sales restructured


Charity bike ridePhil Bell, managing director ofATAG Heating, is undertaking agruelling, unsupported 800-milebike ride across France on behalfof the British Heart FoundationCharity. The solo ride from Caen,through France along the Canal du Midi to the Mediterranean town of Narbonne, will takeapproximately 10 days startingfrom 3 June and finishing on 17 June, if everything goesaccording to plan.


Hepworth Framework celebrated 20 years in the business with a birthdayparty on Friday 16 April 2010. The company was founded in 1990 byBernard Hepworth as a manufacturer and installer of aluminium door and window products for commercial and domestic use. Current owner, and managing director, Richard Steckles joined the company in 1994,bringing his extensive joinery and engineering experience to the business. “A birthday party is a good way to acknowledge the continuing success of the company and share this with our staff,” says Richard. “The construction industry has gone through difficult time recently,however business is improving, which is another reason for celebration.”

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Efficient operationsOne of Wolf System’s largestcustomers has made significantimprovements to its design andproduction management practicesfollowing a decision to switch to thenew Wolf Management System (WMS).Harlow Timber Systems has been aWolf Systems’ manufacturer since the1980s. Serving a variety of sectors, itwas seeking to make its operationsmore efficient and therefore embracedthe technological advancement thatWMS represents.

Hunter Douglas’ solid wood LinearOpen ceiling system has been specifiedfor a combined refurbishment and newbuild scheme for the extension to theheadquarters of 02 in Slough. Thescheme includes a new link building tounite the different elements, creatingvisitor and staff flow and interaction.700m2 of the solid wood Linear Openceiling system in WRC and EuropeanOak was installed in 111mm modulescomprising of 92mm wide panels witha 19mm gap. The Hunter Douglas solidwood ceiling system can be specifiedas either a fixed or demountablesystem allowing easy access into thevoid. The system design ensures thepanels remain level and straight in allsituations, including external or in highhumidity environments.

Well connected at O2

An old favouriteLongden has been combining gooddesign with traditionalcraftsmanship for well over 100years and, as part of the ForestStewardship Council (FSC),supports responsible, global forestmanagement. A reputation forbeautiful products and the highestpossible standards of workmanshiphas made Longden the doorset ofchoice for many of the UK’s mostprestigious projects such asBuckingham Palace.

Enhanced serviceITT Water & Wastewater has openeda new pump rental and service centrein Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The newfacility will provide an enhancedservice to customers in the North ofEngland, which will includecleanwater pump repairs and theability to service larger pumps up to200kW. The new centre will improveITT’s service repair and responsetimes for customers in the area, dueto its increased storage area andexpanded service capability.

Cool shading solutionBeaufort Park is providing a green andpleasant place to work, thanks to alittle help from Levolux. One of themost important and striking featuresof the building is the series of verticalprojecting Glass Fins provided byLevolux. In total, 86 external fixedGlass Fins were installed on the eastand west facing elevations at groundand first floor levels. Each laminatedGlass Fin, measuring 2,700 x 400mmand 21.5mm thick, is finished with anacid-etched effect.

Improved satisfactionPaul Harvey has joined the team at VEKA in the role of customerservice manager. With a postgraduate qualification inmanagement and over 30 yearsexperience in customer care, he is well prepared for thechallenges his new position will involve. Within his new role, Paul is keen to maintain and even improve the high standards of client satisfaction for whichVEKA is renowned.

When Nigel Slydell decided tobuild his own home by theshore at Hayling Island, hewanted to make sure theproperty was able to make themost of the views. The house,a detached four bedroom1930s style property, nowbenefits from a range ofBalcony’s products, includingtwo sets of curved patio doors,two sets of curved windows,curved curtain walling andcurved balustrades. The patiodoors are fitted in the livingroom and dining room on theground floor, with the curvedwindows featuring in themaster bedroom and bedroomthree.

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Holding strong work ethics and doing agood job mean different things todifferent people, but for the first timethese values will be recognised in anationwide initiative as Dickies, unveilthe inaugural UK Worker of the Yearcompetition. The Worker of the Yearscheme has run in the USA and Canadafor many years with great success andDickies decided the time was right tolaunch a UK version. Dickies is offeringa prize package worth in excess of£40,000 to support the UK Worker ofthe Year programme. The competition,which involves workers in the UKentering the contest by providing awritten definition of what doing a goodjob means to you, is free to enter andnominations will be accepted until theend of August.

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Heating up HolywellOver 100 Honeywell Kombi 4 throttleand balancing valves have beeninstalled for easier and fastercommissioning of the domestic hotwater system at the new HolywellCommunity Hospital in Wales. The lowcost valves ensure a constant supply ofhot water to all outlets at the rightpressure and also assist in occasionalthermal flushing, necessary to inhibitLegionella bacteria. The Kombi 4 valvesare installed in the hot water returns tobalance the hot water system.

Powrmatic has been called in toprovide ventilation at the Glen TurnerDistillery’s new £30m facility atBathgate, West Lothian. Powrmatic’slouvres will ensure the correcttemperature and ambient conditionsare maintained as the whiskymanufacturing process is completed.Main contractor Colorado Groupcontracted Ayrshire-based specialistNewton Fabrications to supply andinstall the external envelope to thesteel structure on the distillery,which includes the externalventilation package. Given theworking temperature within thedistillery it was imperative that theventilation products installedperformed to the specification as laid down by the client.

Powrmatic brings a breath of fresh air

Hunter Plastics can nowoffer specifiers a simulatedcast iron finish, PVCrainwater system that notonly looks like the real thingbut also keeps its finish withlittle or no maintenance, andis safe and simple to install.The new Foundry Finishrange will stand the closestinspection and offers all theaesthetic appeal of cast iron,with all the cost-effectiveinstall-ability of PVC, whichmakes it suitable for therefurbishment of period andlisted properties. There aretwo profiles available in theFoundry Finish range –Half Round and Ogee.

Attractive alternative

Modplan comes out topSouth Wales VEKA fabricatorModplan has become the first inthe UK to be awarded the CE Markfor PVCu windows and doors. TheMark, aimed at unifying standardsthroughout the EC, is notobligatory but will help any futureexports, especially with Modplan’sstrong links with the Scandinavianmarket. Established for over 30years, Modplan has a strategy forcontinual improvement andconsistently high levels ofcustomer satisfaction.

MHS Radiators has supplied over80 of its Decoral 10 radiators, aswell as 34 Space towel rails, 19Arturo designer radiators and aMistral radiator, to one of theUK’s most extraordinarydevelopments: Golden Hill Fortnear Freshwater on the Isle ofWhite. Kevin Clarke, managingdirector of the Fort’s developer –Golden Hill Homes – specifiedthe radiators. He said: “We chosethe radiators from MHS becausethey are very good qualityproducts at a reasonable price –which is a great combination. We also get excellent servicefrom Alan Walker, our salesaccount manager at MHSRadiators.”

A warm welcome from MHS

25 year BBA approvalThe British Board of Agrément (BBA)has renewed its approval of H DSharman’s Rubberised PlygeneGutterline system. In an importantamendment to previous Certificates,the BBA inspectors have evaluated theproduct’s weathering tests and havedeclared that: “evidence indicates thatthe system should have a life of at least25 years.” Rubberised PlygeneGutterline is made-to-measure for all shapes and sizes of gutters.

Ideal choice for DarlingtonIdeal’s new domestic boiler range,Logic, is ticking all of the boxes forDarlington Council. Designed as adirect result of customer comments,Ideal has created a reliable productthat is easy to install, fit for purposeand simple to operate. With outputsincluding 24, 30 and 35kW, the range issuitable for the majority of domesticdwellings, and its compact dimensionsmake it ideal for smaller homes.

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Updated websitewww.portman-pocketdoors.co.ukhas been updated to include thefull range of Portman pocketdoors, including its curved doorand architrave-free system.Users can browse the dedicatedwebsite, and by utilising ashopping basket function, build a specification by doorset type and design option to specificdimensions, including a choice of door furniture and closer type.

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Wind of changeGilberts has launched the Mistrale 100, an efficient and effective naturalventilation system that helps specifiersmeet the requirements of the new PartF and Part L of the BuildingRegulations. Components includeultra-fine but secure intake louvres, afully controllable insulated volumecontrol damper, a heating or coolingcoil, covering fascia grille andintake/exhaust penthouse roof turrets.

85% of domestic energy is used for heating and hot water, soupgrading existing heating controlswith the latest energy efficientproducts is a very easy and costeffective way to save energy andcut fuel bills. Sundial RF² packsfrom Honeywell feature TPI (TimeProportional and Integral)advanced energy-saving control,and are designed to makeinstallation quick and simple. The packs include a wirelessenabled timer and a wirelessthermostat, so there are no controlcables to run or cable holes todrill. The new energy-saving timersimply replaces the existing timer,then the wireless thermostatworks automatically.

Energy saving made easy

It’s now even easier for those involved in specifying renewable heating toget extra benefits in SAP from the high performance qualities of Dimplexheat pumps, with the launch of a new Appendix Q scheme. The newscheme allows the true performance capability of specific heat pumpmodels to be incorporated into carbon emission calculations for newdwellings using an online databasedeveloped by the BRE, whichincludes manufacturers’ product-specific performance details. Thesecan be used in SAP instead of thestandard default CoP performancevalues, allowing specifiers to benefitin their calculations from theDimplex heat pumps’ high levels ofseasonal efficiency and resultantCO2 savings. Dimplex ensurescompliance with BuildingRegulations Part L and the Code for Sustainable Homes is easier to achieve.

New Appendix Q scheme

Solving pipe problemsPre-insulated and flexible, theMicroflex piping system from WattsIndustries UK is a real problem-solver where commercial anddomestic heating and coolinginstallations must connect fromone building to another. Microflexconsists of one, two or four PE-Xawater pipes surrounded by thermalinsulation and encased in a flexible,corrugated HD-PE outer jacket,ready to be installed in trenches.

Rayburn goes on tour Rayburn has taken its new A-ratedcondensing oil-fired appliance – theHeatranger 680KCD – on a tour of theUK. The company also presented itsnew Eco Connect system whichintegrates Rayburn boiler rangecookers, AGA woodburning stoves andsolar thermal collectors. The RayburnRoadshow is an annual tour of the UKand offers the chance to meet theRayburn team.

Centra plays central roleVent-Axia has signed a national supplyagreement to provide Redrow Homes’developments with its new Lo-CarbonCentra extract fan. The Centra dMEVsystem is capable of achieving up to80% energy savings and 62kg carbonreductions, which will help meetcarbon reduction targets under Levels3 and 4 of the Code for SustainableHomes. As a discreet, near silent dMEVsolution, the Centra is suitable forcontinuous extract in kitchens,bathrooms, en-suites and utility areas.

Samsung snuggles upThe South Marston Hotel andLeisure Club has installedindividual 2.6kW Samsung consolesystems to upgrade 40 of its 60 rooms. The invertercontrolled split systems deliver2.6kW cooling and 3.5kW heating,with impressive efficiency ratings of 4.0 and 3.93 respectively. The solution involves 2.6kWsystems from Samsung’s CACrange, with JH026EAV1 consolesinstalled in place of the old heaters.

Rinnai UK has announced that its HDC series of Condensing WaterHeaters won the Industrial/Commercial Heating Product of the YearAward (sponsored by RAC magazine) in this year’s H&V Awards.Launched onto the UK market this year, the HDC Condensing WaterHeater range offers versatile, technologically advanced, temperaturepriority hot water. Rinnai’s condensing technology incorporates two heatexchangers to achieve optimum water heating generatedfrom every cubic metre ofNatural Gas or LPG. Compactin size, measuring only 654 x470 x 257mm, the wall-mounted water heaters comeas internal and externalmodels, in 1,500 and 1,200versions. Extremely energyefficient and offering goodperformance, the water heaterscapture residual heat from theflue gases and transfers it intothe water being heated.

Award-wining HDC





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Tesco plugs into MODEClick Scolmore’s MODE electricalaccessories have been specified at theTesco Extra superstore in Prescot,Merseyside. 2-gang sockets in a whitefinish have been sited throughout thesound and vision department. MODE isa contemporary and flexible range ofsmooth profile electrical accessoryproducts which gives installersunprecedented flexibility.

John Brash Western Red Cedarcladding has been used on the new£7.5m Sainsbury’s supermarket inthe town of Westhaughton, nearBolton. John Brash’s Western RedCedar was specified because of itslow maintenance and aestheticbenefits. It has a minimum 60-yearservice life, is resistant to decayand has a high strength-to-weightratio that provides flexibility indesign. The cladding’s naturalthermal qualities have also led to it being specified extensively byarchitects and building designers.The Western Red Cedar claddingwas fitted horizontally onto thefront envelope of the supermarketand around the corners as adecorative finish.

New supermarket shows off cladding

Celebrating15 years of expertise Sandtoft roof tilesis celebrating the15th anniversaryof its specialistheritage division.Sandtoft HeritageServices was setup in 1995 toprovide an expertresource for some of thecountry’s majorconservation and restoration projectsand in that time has helped to restoreover 500 historical buildings. Sandtofthas more than 100 years experience inproducing bespoke clay tiles, makingthe company one of the first points ofcall for the likes of English Heritageand Historic Scotland for advice onrenovation schemes. The years spentdeveloping its range of roof tiles hashelped Sandtoft to develop diverseexpertise needed to carry out heritagework as economically as possible andto the highest standard.

Natura cladding rocks!Marley Eternit’s Natura Pro fibrecement cladding has been suppliedto enhance the façade of The Rock inBury. Natura Pro used at The Rockfeatures Marley Eternit’s new Procoating, a smooth silky matt surfacebased on a hardened varnish andapplied by a special process usingultraviolet light. The coating alsoprotects against various types ofstaining, including graffiti producedby common aerosols and otherpaints, which can be eliminated bygraffiti removers.

Timber TravelodgeEleco Timber Frame has helpedconstruct a new Travelodge hotelin Liverpool by supplying its pre-engineered timber framingsolution. The timber framesystem was chosen for itsstrength coupled with its quickinstallation benefits. StonedaleTravelodge, which is due to openin November, has been built usingEleco Timber Frame’s pre-engineered timber framingsolution to help reduce projectcosts and installation time.Delivered on-site in sections, thetimber frame itself was quicklyand easily installed, helping tokeep the project within itsexpected build programme.

Bespoke illuminationThe new museum at Porche’s HQin Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen featuresa special, custom designed versionof the Se’lux Olivio luminaire –distributed in the UK byWoodhouse. The special versionsof Olivio (called Olivio Floracion)mounted on 7m columns, are usedto provide ambient lighting to theaccess route to the museum andthe terrace in front of the building.The Olivio Floracion products areIP67 rated and are available withthe Olivio Grande lantern.

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Products56Product Round Up/Stairs & Lifts Tools & Equipment • Urban Design & Landscaping • Waterproofing

Simple lift safetyThe Memcom emergency lifttelephone from Memco was ahighlight at this year’s LIFTEXExhibition. Designed with extensiveinstaller and end-user input, theMemcom incorporates a variety of features to make installation,setup and continued use as easyand simple as possible. An on-unitkeypad, backlit LCD andmicrophone all help to easeprogramming of numbers andmessages, and the MPS (MultiPoint Station) accessory is suitablefor the motor room, pit and under-car locations eliminating the needfor three different units.

Cargotec tools-upFollowing the launch of the M2 in2009, the introduction of the M1025.3 further strengthens Cargotec'sHiab Moffett M-Series. As adedicated model for all applicationsthat require regular on andoffloading from one side of a truckor trailer, the M10 25.3 is the resultof extensive research and close co-operation with customers to delivera modern telescopic boom machinethat matches today's requirementsand expectations. The telescopicboom allows loading and unloadingof single stacked loads from oneside of the trailer bed andeliminates the need to move thevehicle during theloading/unloading process.

Jotun has it coveredHigh performance protection fortimber decking with extendedmaintenance cycles is availablewith Demidekk Decking water-borne woodstain from Jotun Paints(Europe). Demidekk Decking givesup to three years protection againstthe ravages of sunlight as well asmould, humidity and wet rot –offering one of the bestmaintenance cycles for deckingtreatments. Rigorously tested inthe harsh Norwegian climate towithstand extreme weatherconditions, it features the latestpaint technology for improved all-round weather protection. The product requires only one coatto provide full protection and canbe applied quickly and easily bybrush or roller.

Staying dry in SurreyBarker Goodwin has used Tritonsystems to provide dual layerwaterproofing at a luxury propertyin Surrey. In conjunction withTriton, the Barker Goodwin teamspecified Triton SBR admixture,liquid applied Triton TT VapourMembrane and PlatonDoubledrain cavity drainmembrane to waterproof thesurface of a 250m² block andbeam concrete terraceconstructed over a basement. The specification included theincorporation of Triton SBR latexadmixture to the initial screedwhich was laid to falls/suitabledischarge drainage points, toovercome potential problematicjoints within the block and beamsections. Then, as the primarywaterproofer, two coats of Triton’sliquid applied TT VapourMembrane were applied over thescreed. TT Vapour Membrane is aready-blended coating that oncecured, provides a waterproofmethane and carbon dioxidebarrier.




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The opening of a health and leisurecomplex at Praa Sands Holiday Park,designed and built by Pinelog, completesthe owner’s commitment to provideresidents and visitors with additionalleisure facilities. The proposal fromleisure design and build specialistPinelog was selected as it was the mostexciting and adaptable design submittedand the price was highly competitive.With Pinelog’s technical and regulatoryassistance, the planning process ransmoothly and consent was obtained on the sensitive site. The scheme isplanned around two open spaces, an entertainment room/restaurant facingsouth (to take advantage of views over the sea), and a swimming pool withchildren’s pool and spa.Email: [email protected]: www.pinelog.co.uk

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Independent glass processor,ESG, has launched a new rangeof technically advanced products,created with the exclusive use ofspecialist interlayers created byPolytronix Inc and PolytronTechnology Co. Using Polytrontechnology to add to its ownexpert portfolio, ESG nowsupplies ESG Polyvision, a highlytechnical switchable privacyglass, plus a comprehensive ESGVisionary range of glassproducts: ESG Visionary –Polymagic, ESG Visionary – Polyholo, ESG Visionary – Polyflush, ESG Visionary– Polynano and ESG Visionary – Polyscreen.Email: [email protected]: www.esguk.co.uk

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Crittall Windows hasreceived the Queen’s Awardfor Enterprise inInternational Trade inrecognition of its exportachievements in thenotoriously difficultAmerican market where theEssex-based company hasseen the value of its salesincrease significantly overrecent years. Crittall is nowthe second largest supplier of steel windows in the United States, having re-built its entire distribution network there in just six years. “We feel proud andhonoured to be recognised by the Queen’s Award for our work and success inthe US market,” said Crittall Windows’ managing director John Pyatt. Email: [email protected]: www.crittall-windows.co.uk

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Steadmans has released a new colourselector portraying its 200LG range ofover 30 colour options, which is nowavailable on its metal roof and wallprofiles and composite panels.Steadmans 200LG is an extremelydurable leathergrain plastisol productsuitable for external use on industrial,retail and leisure buildings. With achoice of standard and special coloursto suit aesthetic requirements, theproduct has a warranty of up to 30 years to first maintenance and a predictedservice life of 40 years. Steadmans 200LG comprises an eight-partconstruction which incorporates a galvanised substrate offering excellentcorrosion resistance. Email: [email protected]: www.steadmans.co.uk

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A new £20m state-of-the-art superschool, in Wigan, has been equippedwith C-TEC’s Quantec addressable callsystem, SigTEL disabled refuge systemand an extensive range of induction loopamplifiers for the hard of hearing. A C-TEC Quantec addressable callsystem has been installed to provide the thirteen disabled washrooms in theschool with alarm facilities. In addition to this, one of C-TEC’s fully BS5839Part 9 compliant SigTEL disabled refuge systems is located in the main foyer,and is connected to 12 stainless steel hands free outstations situated in therefuge areas around the building. In the event of an emergency, the systemwill facilitate effective two-way communication between building managementand people located in the refuge areas.Email: [email protected]: www.c-tec.co.uk

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Polypipe Building Products has launcheda new barrier pipe solution designed toensure the safe delivery of drinking waterthrough redeveloped sites that may havebeen contaminated by previous industrialand commercial use. It is available nowfrom merchants across the UK. Polyguardprotects drinking water against a widerange of potential contaminants includingorganic, inorganic, corrosive and toxicelements, offering all the benefits thatcome with a plastic pipe system – in particular its light weight and flexiblity –coupled with the protective, impenetrable aluminium barrier that runs the fulllength of the pipe.Email: [email protected]: www.polypipe.com

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Rock Fall (UK) has released its groundbreaking Tomcat range of stylish TotalProtection Footwear, the first toincorporate internal metatarsalprotection to meet European S3 SafetyStandards. The company launched therange to help reduce the number andseverity of metatarsal injuries, awidespread and extremely painful,debilitating injury to suffer. Designed forthe comfort and safety of construction,civil engineering and those working in similar workplace environments, theboots were developed through extensive research and testing to become thenext industry standard. The range has taken more than two years to developand surpasses the EN ISO 20345:2004/A1 2007 European Safety Standards.Email: [email protected]: www.rockfall.co.uk

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The famous design epicenter in Milan,Superstudio Più, has been livened up once againwith the gently rebellious tunes of Sloveniandesigner, Nika Zupanc, who has launched herown universe of designs. All of this is neatlypacked in to the Wind Pavilion – Milan’s newlandmark, which was created using the versatilemodular façade system Qbiss by trimo. Opticallysmooth surfaces, rounded corner elements, andshadow joints allow great freedom of expressionand enable an optically enchanting combinationof an inclined grid and an attractive landscape of45 windmills. Trimo is one of Europe’s leadingcompanies offering complete solutions forfireproof roofs and façades.Email: [email protected]: www.trimo.org.uk

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Granwax Flooring has launched two exclusivenew products to their Total range of wood floorfinishes - Sport 1K and Sport 2K. Thesefinishes are ideal for specialised commercialapplications such as sports halls, gymnasiumsand other locations used for sporting activitieswhere durability is of prime importance.Comprising of a specially developed water-based polyurethane formula, they are ideal foruse on wood block, strip and parquet flooring,and can be used to treat new and refurbished sports floors. Containing onlyone component, Sport 1K provides a resilient, long-lasting finish as well asexcellent damage and chemical resistant properties. Sport 2k comprises all ofthe benefits of the Sport 1k finish, but being a 2 pack system has increaseddurability making Sport 2k ideal for sports floors with extremely heavy traffic. Email: [email protected]: www.granwax.com

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Advance – the new compact MVHR fromItho Ventilation is meticulously tuned, offershigh performance and has a Specific FanPower (SFP) as low as 0.37w/l/s, whicheasily outruns all of its competitors.Suitable for 1/2/3 bedroom apartments andhouses, the SAP Appendix Q EligibleAdvance is EST Best Practice Compliant forup to one kitchen plus four wet rooms.Smaller and lighter than the HRU ECO 4,with built-in frost protection as standard,the Advance is designed for installation onwalls and ceilings with the SFP resultsdemonstrating that the little unit will givebetter results in the SAP Appendix Q.Email: [email protected]: www.itho.co.uk

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EnviroVent has joinedforces with antimicrobialspecialist BioCote toraise the bar in the HVACindustry by launching the first ever range ofventilation solutions thatfeature silver ion technology. The company’s BioVent Range has beendeveloped with BioCote’s silver ion technology built-in, which works to providecontinuous protection against a wide range of bacteria, mould and fungi, 24hours a day for the life of the product. The BioVent range includes the BIOFAN– a major development in extract fan technology; the BIOVENT – a heatrecovery solution with a wide range of sophisticated control options; the BIO-MEV – a mechanical extract ventilation solution; and BIODUCTING – arange of ancillaries and ducting to suit all installation requirements. Email: [email protected]: www.biocote.com

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To meet the demand for the combination ofstrong angular minimalist lines and softervoluptuous curves, Deva is launching the Ophirbrassware range as part of a series of newproducts set to join the company’s DesignerBrassware Collection by Methven. The Ophirrange includes a tall and a standard sized monobasin mixer with press top waste, a bath showermixer complete with shower kit and a bath filler.The two mono models feature tilt and turntemperature and flow control, while the showermixer and bath filler use quarter turn ceramicdisc technology with its rapid on/off flow action.Each design is made from the highest qualitymaterials and has a 12-year parts guarantee.Email: [email protected]: www.deva.org.uk

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Mereway Bathrooms has extended its Adriaticslab door range to include a new walnut glossfinish. Adriatic walnut is a flat slab door withsharp radius edges in a gloss foil wrapped finish,and offers customers a fresh and exciting dooroption that sits in a very competitive price group.The subtle warming tone offers customerssomething suitable to mix or match with walnut,oyster gloss, white gloss or satin finish cabinetsand worktops to create an individual high-endlook without the price tag. “Mereway Bathroomshas created a range that offers style and functionality in equal measure,”commented sales and marketing manager, Tim Wood. “Our developments this year are proving a huge success and darker, gloss finishes offer strongcrisp lines and an ultra modern feel; a style that continues to be popular.”Email: [email protected]: www.merewaybathrooms.co.uk

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Croydex has launched a new product brochure for2010, with details of over 250 new products and astrong emphasis on water saving in the home. As well as a comprehensive range of high qualitywall-mounted bathroom accessories, includingsix new ranges, the 168-page full colour brochurealso includes details of the latest additions to thecompany’s collection of shower curtains andintroduces a new range of contemporary suctionfix products. Featuring a mix of lifestyle andproduct photography, the brochure is brokendown into sections which are colour-coded forease of reference. Included in the back of thebrochure is useful information regardinginstallation of wall-mounted products Email: [email protected]: www.croydex.co.uk

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A lighting management system from ALCLighting Controls is helping to deliverhigh energy efficiency at the new officesof Moore Management's in St Helier,Jersey. The system comprises presencedetection, timed on/off switching andcustomisable scene setting, controlling awide range of luminaires from generaloffice lighting through to cold cathodelight sources. The system is divided intoPIR linked zones, allowing the lighting tobe controlled in relation to individual desked areas. The lighting is controlled inrelation to the occupancy of each zone through the day and supplemented byan all off setting at a pre-set time, although this is overridden by the PIRsensors if the space is still occupied.Email: [email protected]: www.apexlightingcontrols.co.uk

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Kingfisher Lighting was approached bythe W H Good Building Services divisionto provide a challenging lighting solutionfor Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport,involving illuminating the externallighting of the top deck split level car park utilising LED products. TheKingfisher team of lighting designerspresented a design proposal based onthe ILO LED using a combination of twinand triple mounted lighting points. ILO LED is an architecturally inspiredluminaire designed for the urban environment, benefiting from the latest LEDtechnology. Available with four LED arrangements (36 LED, 54 LED, 72 LEDand 90 LED), ILO offers a practical level of light output with a lamp lumenrange of 3,235 to 8,088lm, with colour temperature at a cool 6,000°K.Email: [email protected]: www.kingfisherlighting.com

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St John's Square has undergone a £3.5m redevelopment. UrbanElements was appointed to designand supply directional signage to the development area and a series of elaborate semi-circular seat units incorporating LED lighting. The signage is manufactured in blueanodised aluminium mounted to aDuplex stainless steel post. To enhance its night time appearance the signageincorporates an illuminated beacon in cast acrylic with blue LED. The seatingdesign incorporates a stainless steel frame and support legs fitted withwooden slats in Iroko wood for high durability and minimal maintenance. The seating is fitted with flexible linear LED lighting to the underside providinga subtle lighting effect that enhances the overall lighting of the Square. Email: [email protected]: www.urbanelements.co.uk

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The ability of Unilin Systems’ structuralinsulated roof panels (SIRPs) to provideimproved performance over conventionalpitched roof constructions can make allthe difference when final completion airleakage testing, in accordance withBuilding Regulations Part L, takes place.By using Unilin Systems SIRPs, alongwith spandrel panels to create a roofsystem, roofing contractors can ensure that thermal performance specified atthe design stage is reflected in the finished structure, avoiding the retro-fittingof more insulation or additional sealing of gaps. Available with advanced PIRfoam in Unipur panel, or as a sandwich panel with a variety of insulationmediums, Unilin Systems SIRPs also reduce supporting timber materialswithin the roof structure, creating valuable extra space.Email: [email protected]: www.unilin-systems.com

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James & Taylor has announcedthe completion of theQualifications and CurriculumDevelopment Agency (QCDA)building, which has moved fromLondon to a permanent newhome in Coventry. The companysupplied 1,347m2 of MoedingAlphaton Terracotta rainscreencladding in a Saffron YellowStandard finish for the project.Adam Ball, James & Taylorcommented: “Now that it’s beencompleted, the building is a fine addition to Coventry’s historic andarchitecturally significant skyline and showcases the versatility of James &Taylor’s Moeding Alphaton Terracotta rainscreen cladding range.”Website: www.jamesandtaylor.co.uk

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