Februaryezine

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February 2015

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Freefoam launch ChartwellGreen window trims

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range ofinnovative products for the building industry in UK,Ireland and Mainland Europe, announce the launch ofanother new colour to its foiled range, Chartwell Green.Due to the increasing popularity of colour windowframes, conservatories and orangeries Freefoam hasintroduced window trims and accessories in thisattractive ‘heritage’ style colour.

Manufactured to last using market leading RenolitExofol MX foil that features built in UV protection toreduce heat absorption, temperature and expansion. Thenew colour is available in 40mm, 65mm and 90mmarchitrave, 15mm and 19mm quadrant window trimsand cloaking fillet offering suppliers and installers theproducts to capitalise on opportunities in a growingmarket.

These additions to its range further underlinesFreefoam’s position as the colour specialist. Foiledproducts are available in a comprehensive rangeincluding Mahogany, Rosewood, White, Black Ash, LightOak, Irish Oak, Anthracite Grey and Cream. In additionto foiled products Freefoam manufacture an industryleading range of co-extruded fascia, soffit and trims inten colours using its patented ColormaxTM technology.Featuring built in colourfastness, colour variety, andreliable colour matching, all with a ten year guarantee,the range offers choice to architects, specifiers, propertydevelopers and homeowners.

Colin St John, UK General Manager, summarised “Ascolour specialists we have been monitoring the growingtrend of Chartwell Green, particularly for conservatories,and recognise that homeowners are moving away fromwhite. With the Spring home improvement rush just

around the corner now is the perfect time to launch thisnew range of matching window trims and accessoriesthat will open up new opportunities within the glazingand window industry for our customers.”

FREEFOAM

For more information visit www.freefoam.com

TEL: (0)1604 591110Address: 77-83 St James Mill Road, Northampton, NN5 5JPEmail: [email protected]

Chartwell Green Irish Oak

Anthracite Grey Cream

Light Oak Black

Mahogany Rosewood

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Easy Heat gives housebuilders an easy routeREHAU Easy Heat is the new domestic underfloorheating solution from REHAU designed specificallyfor house builders, providing a simple and costeffective way for them to incorporate the highlydesirable feature into their new build properties.

REHAU Easy Heat is the only system on the market thatcan offer the comfort of underfloor heating withoutusing a manifold. With no requirement for radiators,underfloor heating opens up exciting possibilities forhouse builders in terms of providing the open plan livingand flexible layouts which so many of today’s homebuyers are looking for. It is also high on the list of manybuyers’ check lists offering high levels of comfortcombined with low running costs. Up until now though,it has often been considered too costly and complex toinstall in all but high end properties.

However, REHAU says that its launch of REHAU EasyHeat brings the option of underfloor heating firmly intothe mainstream sector of the market with aninstallation solution which is as quick and simple asinstalling radiators.

Thanks to the new REHAU Easy Control, by using aconventional boiler and with no requirement for aseparate manifold, the new REHAU Easy Panel systemoffers a groundbreaking combination of a structuralfloor solution for industry standard 600mm joist spacingand energy efficient underfloor heating for the wholehome.

Connections are as simple as fitting radiators in boththe ground floor and upper floors, and REHAU estimatesthat the process takes a similar length of time. Onceinstalled, REHAU Easy Heat provides one simple andfamiliar style thermostat in each room giving home

owners complete flexibility and control over theirheating and potentially allowing them to save up to10% on running costs compared with conventionalradiators.

There are no limits on the choice of floor covering either– with carpet, stone, vinyl or laminate all viable optionsfor buyers. With more than 25 years’ experience inunderfloor heating in the UK, REHAU offers housebuilders the reassurance of proven technology withGerman engineering and quality, combined with UKmarket knowledge and a comprehensive range ofcustomer support services.

REHAU

For more information visit www.rehau.co.uk

TEL: (0)1989 762600Address: Hill Court, Walford, Ross-On-Wye HR9 5QNEmail: [email protected]

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Glazed sectional doorHörmann’s flush fitting, fully glazed ALR Vitraplangarage door has been designed to provide astunning, ultra-modern finish to both domestic andbusiness properties

Available in two smoke effect colours, grey and brown,the sectional ALR Vitraplan features Hörmann's unique,scratch resistant glazing, which creates a simultaneousappearance of mirroring and transparency. With thepanels of this door hiding its frame, nothing detractsfrom the ALR Vitraplan’s remarkable look. 26mm thickDuratec synthetic glass provides up to 20 per centbetter thermal insulation than standard 16mm glazing.For the most carbon conscious projects, triple glazedpanels are also available to further reduce heat loss.

As with any Hörmann sectional garage door, the ALRVitraplan can be supplied on request with themanufacturer’s specially designed ThermoFrame, whichcan improve thermal efficiency by as much as 15 percent. Based on a highly stable industrial ALR 40 door,the ALR Vitraplan offers long-term reliability andefficient performance. Built-in finger trap protection onboth the inside and outside of the door adds to its safeoperation.

The versatile door frame can also be supplied as an openfor infill option ready to be clad in a material of yourchoice. Perfect for more unusual design projects, thisdoor is ideal for use with timber, metal, ceramic, plasticand many other materials.

Whether you're looking to create a traditional orcontemporary look, Hörmann has the products andexpertise to deliver the perfect Clark-Drain’s latestadditions include clear-openings of 302 x 302mm forthe CLKS 58 DDI, 385 x 317mm for the CLKS 178 KMDand 425 x 425mm for the CLKS 184S KMD.

HORMANN

For more information visit www.hormann.co.uk

TEL: (0)1530 513000Address: Gee Road, Coalville, LE67 4JWEmail: [email protected]

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JIS Hickstead Towel RailWith its distinctive pattern perhaps taking inspiration fromone of the more imposing fences at the famous show-jumpingvenue, the Hickstead heated towel rail from JIS Europe’s Sussexcollection is suited to both top end residential and manycommercial applications.

The Hickstead's six arms are square, but are fashioned fromthe same highly durable grade of stainless steel and as withthe rest of the Sussex collection, the Hickstead is available incentral heating, dual fuel or electric only options. The opensided rails with their twin carrier pillars are intended to facilitateeither left or right sided installation. However, architects,interior designers and property owners who might prefer tochoose the electric only version should be aware that theseare supplied in right arm format as standard, with the left armneeding to be specifically ordered.

Depending on the heat source used, the Hickstead offers anoutput of 378 Watts or 1291 BTU, so can provide occupantcomfort when sited in a properly insulated bath or showerroom, as well as keeping towels warm and dry. Overall theHickstead measures 1010 mm in height by 500 mm wide,while the half dozen arms are evenly spaced on the uprights;giving it a stylish as well as functional form.

JIS Sussex Towel Rails couple energyefficiency with elegance

The winter catalogue from JIS Europe Ltd. depicts its SussexRange of elegant stainless steel towel rails with high qualityphotography of sumptuous room settings; while offering a clearinsight as to their technical performance: including details ofthe manufacturer’s new Cylindrical Adjustable Dual Fuel Kits.Going into the depth of the ‘heating season,’ most purchaserswill be relying on their home’s conventional wet central heatingsystem to warm the stylish Sussex towel rails, meaning theywill function during the same on-off cycles as the radiators or

underfloor heating loops. Come the warmer weather of springor summer, however, occupants can turn to the electricallypowered probe of the Dual Fuel Kit to keep their towels dryand bathrooms comfortable.

Employing the rail’s neatly integrated and easily controllableelectric heating element therefore guarantees year-roundconvenience. With the central heating valve (sold separately)connected to the side, via a chrome plated T-piece, the electricheating element is inserted up into the vertical member of thetowel rail. Compatible with the majority of rails in the range,the installed unit also features an array of four small LED lightsto offer instant confirmation of the power setting selected:adjustable in increments of 100 W up to a maximum outputof 600 W. Power can be connected via a standard fused spur.

JIS EUROPE LTD

For more information visit www.jiseurope.co.uk

TEL: (0)1444 831200Address: Warehouse 2 Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Susex RH17 7NJEmail: [email protected]

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Hydronik Systemswarm Palmerston FortThe famous Palmerston Forts arranged along the SouthCoast of England were built to be solid enough to resistinvasion by Napoleonic forces, but the resulting thermalmass and exposed locations make them very hard toheat. It is, however, a challenge that has been effectivelymet using a selection of products from Timóleon’sHydronik range linked to a hybrid renewable energysource.

Fort Albert on the Isle of Wight was completed in 1856to defend the Needles Passage, which gives access toPortsmouth with its strategically important navaldockyard. Still in use during World War II, it remained inmilitary ownership until the 1950s, when it was sold andconverted for domestic use. It still offered little comfortfor its occupants until the current owners began acomprehensive refurbishment and improvement projectin 2013 employing locally based Round the IslandBuilders Limited and WJ Wetherick Plumbing & Heatingto install the Timóleon underfloor heating systems. T

he Isle of Wight is actually on course to become the firstzero carbon area of Britain and Fort Albert’s ownersaccordingly commissioned an advanced buildingservices solution, which utilises an air source heat pumpand solar thermal panels to harvest free energy tosupply the heating and hot water.

PV panels also help meet the large home’s electricityneeds, but in order to achieve the most efficienttransference from the heat pump to the occupiedspaces, Wetherick Plumbing and Heating specified theuse of Timóleon’s ToronFloor Batten, ToronFloorSuspended and LowBoardTM systems. Addressing theunusual layout to the former fort with its variations infloor construction, Timóleon’s technical departmentprovided floor-plans showing the positions of the

multiple heating loops and the locations of the Axiosmanifolds, as well as section drawings indicating thedepths of the different layers to the systems.

Across the ground floor, the entrance hall, sitting room,dining-room and kitchen, Wetherick Plumbing &Heating installed both ToronFloor Suspended andToronFloor Batten, with LowBoardTM employed acrossthe concrete slab within the area of the old look-outtower. These were connected up via two Axiosmanifolds: the first feeding a dozen loops containingalmost 700 metres of pipe, while the second had afurther 540 metres in eight loops. Up on the first floor,a further two manifolds feed the underfloor heating infive bedrooms and varying sizes of bathroom all usingToronFloor Suspended. Here nine loops are connectedto one manifold that features just two loops with 123metres of pipe, while the second feeds nine loopsrunning for over 400 metres.

TIMOLEON

For more information visit www.timoleon.co.uk

TEL: (01392) 363604Address: Unit 18, Apple Lane, Sidmouth Road, Exeter EX2 5GLEmail: [email protected]

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New generationwebsite for onlinemetal gutteringspecialist RainclearOnline retailer Rainclear Systems, the UK’s largeststockist of metal guttering systems and rainwatergoods, has just launched a fresh new website.

The site at www.rainclear.co.uk makes navigatingthrough the company’s huge range of guttering anddrainage products and all the options on finishes, sizeand colour even more straightforward for theircustomers.

Geraint Jones, Managing Director at Rainclear said “Wehave such a vast range of goods available for ourcustomers we felt it was time to relook at how wehelped them select the various options and progressthrough their purchasing process. We now promoteregular offers online including free next day delivery onall orders above £300 as standard on all stock ranges,we hope the new site will help encourage new visitorsto become loyal customers”

Rainclear Systems has been an established onlinebusiness for many years now and supplies buildingcontractors, roofers, specifiers and property owners withall they require to renovate, replace or install a newguttering system.

Geraint explains why they specialise in metal systems“We like metal because of its low maintenance and longlife benefits.

Our guttering systems, whether contemporarygalvanised or black coated steel, cast or extrudedaluminium or traditional cast iron will all cope with ourtemperamental British weather. They are strong anddurable, environmentally sound, will add a stylish finishto any property and without doubt add value.”

“We care passionately about customer service and as

well as our website, our team is always on hand for fast,

efficient and trusted advice on any metal rainwater

system and can help with product selection and advice

for your project, so we encourage people to call our

Freephone number on 0800 644 4426 if they have any

concerns or queries whatsoever.

RAINCLEAR SYTEMS

For more information visit www.rainclear.co.uk

TEL: (0)1793 435393Address: Unit 34A, Techno Trading Estate, Ganton Way, Swindon, Wilshire SN2 8ESEmail: [email protected]

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Ubiflex non-leading flashingmakes a complex job simpleCrown Build of Maldon chose Ubbink’s Ubiflex non-leadflashing system for a variety of applications on the newroof at Priory Court, a private development in HatfieldPeverel, Essex. Manufactured from aluminium meshreinforcement, coated with a mixture of modifiedbitumen and additives, Ubiflex is a malleable materialwhich can be used in most applications where lead istraditionally used. It is available in grey, terracotta andblack finishes, in 6m or 12m roll lengths.

The project, for Hatfield Peverel based Top FloorProperty Management, involved flashings arounddormer windows, and other roof features includingpitched roof valleys on the complex roof structure.

Pauline Apthorp of Top Floor Property Management,said: “The roof required different lead code levels from3 to 5 on different areas. Ubiflex is the equivalentthickness of lead code 7/8, so could be used throughout,simplifying costing, specification and the the installationprocess itself.”

Paul Benorthan of Crown Build takes up the story: “Thiswas the first time we’d used Ubiflex and we were veryimpressed. The first thing that struck us was how lightand easy to handle it is compared to lead. Before weeven started work, we were grateful for how quick andeasy it was to get the rolls of Ubiflex up onto the roof.Once the project was under way, in one area, we wereable to fit a continuous twelve metre run.

This saved a huge amount of time and removed theneed for expansion joints, making big material savingsand reducing wastage. We ended up with only 600mm

of excess Ubiflex over the whole project.”

Not only is Ubiflex 80% lighter than lead, it’s alsocompletely non-toxic, so health & safety is improvedon two counts – and the light weight can bringstructural advantages, too.

Another obvious benefit of Ubiflex is that unlike lead, ithas no scrap value so is of no interest to thieves.

It’s a sustainable, recyclable material and carries BBAcertification. In wind tunnel testing at the BRE, Ubiflexhas been demonstrated to resist uplift at wind speedsof up to 110 miles per hour when installed with HighTack, so it can be specified with confidence for virtuallyany application even in coastal areas.

UBBINK

For more information visit www.ubbink.co.uk

TEL: (0)1604 433000Address: Unit 33, Lilput Road, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northants NN4 7DTEmail: [email protected]

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Scott Bader Promoting New‘Fix-Rcryl 10’ Roof Repair GRPCoating System Ecobuild2015, London, 3- 5 MarchAt the Ecobuild 2015 exhibition, taking place from 3-5March at the ExCeL conference centre, London, ScottBader (stand N4038) is promoting Fix-Rcryl 10, a new‘damp weather’ roof repair and refurbishment GRPcoating system, showcased alongside its BBA approvedCrysticROOF range for manufacturing new GRP flat andpitched roofs. CrysticROOF products are fullycompatible with standard roofing materials commonlyused such as: OSB3 boards; edge trims; fillets; andflashings. The new FIX-Rcryl 10 repair system is availableexclusively in the UK from SIG Roofing, extending theFIX-R range of roofing products.

FIX-Rcryl 10 - for existing roof repairsThe FIX-Rcryl 10 GRP roof coating system comes ‘readyto use’, with no need for the addition of a separatecatalyst or mixing. It is a single, cold applied, liquid resinproduct, used in combination with standard choppedstrand glass matting, easily applied by hand with abrush, roller or squeegee. This new repair system has been developed to suit theUK climate, providing an instant waterproof repair sealagainst rain. FIX-Rcryl 10 can be used in dry or dampweather conditions and ambient temperatures rangingfrom 5 °C up to 25 °C.According to Scott Bader, FIX-Rcryl 10 is a quick andcost effective option for roofing contractors looking tomake durable, strong and reliable weather resistantrepairs or refurbishments to a wide variety of pre-installed flat and pitched roofs. It can be used to makerepairs to most commonly used roofing materialsincluding: bituminous surfaces, guttering, brickwork,asbestos, concrete, felt, metal, timber and fibreglass.

CrysticROOF Range - for new flat and pitched roofs

During EcoBuild 2015, visitors to the Scott Bader standwill also be able to find out about the CrysticROOF range of cold-applied GRP roofing products, developed

specifically for installing new flat and pitched roofdesigns. CrysticROOF ‘BBA Premier’ is a proven, long-lasting, leak-free alternative system to using moretraditional roofing materials such as bitumen, felt andlead, and comes with a 25 year guarantee if installed bya certified contractor. It is a fully BBA approved flatroofing system, which now includes a fire resistant (FR)isophthalic topcoat as standard, helpings installers andcontractors avoid the risk of not meeting fire safetylegislation and building regulations.

The CrysticROOF Premier system meets BS476 Part 3for all roof structures and shapes including: flat, valleyand pitched roofs, walkways, roof-lights and balconies.When correctly applied, it provides long term UVresistance and weathering performance, remainingwatertight and maintenance-free for many years.

SCOTT BADER

For more information visit www.scottbader.com

TEL: (0)1933 666724Address: Wollaston, Wellingborough NN29 7RLEmail: [email protected]

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Sikaflex EBT+Sikaflex EBT+ is a flexible solution from SikaEverbuild, combining the properties of anadhesive with a sealant and filler to deliver anall in one product that can be used on mostmaterials including concrete, brick, mortar,wood and metal.

Permanently flexible and waterresistant, Sikaflex EBT+ can beused both internally andexternally combining strongbond, high grab and non-saggingqualities to ensure it will delivera secure fix to stand the test oftime. These exceptional qualitieselim-inate the need for mostmechanical fixings from anadhesive perspective, and due toits flexibility will not de-bond.

As a filler, Sikaflex EBT+ isresistant to shock and impact soit will never fall out, whilst itsresistance to vibration, extremetemperature change and theeffects of ageing make it an idealsealer. Sikaflex EBT+ is available in avariety of colours, beige, black,brown, grey and white along witha new clear version which quicklycures to a translucent finish,making it ideal to use on projectswhere there is a need to maintaina spotless aesthetic appearance.

Apply Once – Job Done withCaulk Once and Fill OnceCaulk Once and Fill Once are the latest products totake centre stage at Everbuild Building Products.Created using the very latest technology, the CaulkOnce and Fill Once double act set a new standard indecorating fillers. Caulk Once is a premium quality acrylic caulk which hasbeen formulated to outperform all other conventionaldecorating caulks using an advanced high qualitypolymer. Offering superior adhesion, low shrink andoutstanding flexibility, Caulk Once is a durable, longerlasting product that will cope with joint movement overtime, so you won’t find yourself replacing it after only afew years.Fill Once is a ready mixed filler created with ExpandedMicro-Sphere Technology (EMT) making it the perfectproduct to use for filling any sized hole in just oneapplication. Fill Once gives an ultra-smooth, fine finishwith no shrinkage, fills up to 75mm in one go and willset rock hard giving it the ability to support nails orscrews. Caulk Once is packaged in high impact displayboxes and is available in White and Brown C3 cartridges.

SIKA EVERBUILD

For more information visit www.everbuild.co.uk

TEL: (0)113 240 3456Address: Site 41, Knowsthorpe Way, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds LS9 0SWEmail: [email protected]

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Alumasc FlushjointSpecified For Bord GáisNetworks Services CentreFlushjoint Aluminium Rainwater Systems fromAlumasc have been specified for one of Ireland’sleading sustainable buildings.

The award-winning Networks Services Centre is hometo Bord Gáis Networks, which owns, operates, builds andmaintains the natural gas network in Ireland. In 2010,plans were commissioned for a new purpose-builtbuilding to centralise the Dublin operations of Bord GáisNetworks in one single location. The landmark building,designed by Denis Byrne Architects, provides a modernworking environment boasting a total floor area of5200m², housing offices, the National Technical TrainingCentre and 24/7 operations and emergency responsefacilities.

Alumasc’s Flushjoint extruded aluminium rainwatersystem was specified for the project because its cleanlines perfectly complemented the contemporary lineardesign of the building. Over 115m of 100mm diameterFlushjoint was installed by the main contractor WallsConstruction.

Alumasc's contemporary range of aluminium rainwatersystems are ideally suited for newbuild projects such asthe Networks Services Centre. The Flushjoint systemoffers a range of extruded round, square and rectangulardownpipes with pipes mounted on brackets to standclear of the structure and concealed spigots which givea smooth, clean appearance.

The range offers high impact resistance and excellentrigidity.

Constructed from 100% recyclable aluminium,Flushjoint offers a cost-effective, lightweight, durableand highly corrosion resistant alternative to uPVC,

offering an impressive life expectancy of up to 40 years.The range can be supplied with BBA Approved polyesterpowder coatings in a range of standard or customcolours and is also available in plain mill finish for on-site painting.

Speaking about the project, Alumasc area sales managerfor Ireland, Rob Lowry, said: “The installation at the BordGáis Networks Services Centre was very straightforward,mostly thanks to the flexibility the system offers. Thevast majority of Flushjoint specified for the build wasstandard off the shelf product, but we alsomanufactured bespoke offsets which were required torun under a large canopy feature of the building. Theresulting Flushjoint system provides an attractivedrainage solution which fits well with the newcontemporary building.”

Upon completion, the Networks Services Centre won anumber of prestigious architectural, building andsustainability awards, and most notably is the onlyoffice building in Ireland to receive a BREEAM ‘Excellent’

ALUMASC EXTERIORBUILDING PRODUCTS

For more information visit www.alumascrainwater.co.uk

TEL: (0)1744 648400Address: Whitehouse Works, Bold Road, St Helens WA9 4JGEmail: [email protected]

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Mould Growth - Condensation

Once again the Condensation Season is upon usand with it will come the inevitable complaint ofMould Growth.

MGC’s Mould Eradication Kit has been suppliedand successfully used by Local Authorities,Housing Associations, Private Landlords andhomeowners for over 30 years for solving mouldproblems.

The kit contains everything required to treatmould with sufficient product for treatment of 10-12m². All materials are water based and approvedfor both amateur and professional use under COPRby the Health and Safety Executive.

The Mould Eradication Kit is economical to useand proven over 30 years as highly successful insolving mould problems, even in severecondensation situations.

MGC Stain BlockSeals in troublesome stains and prevents them bleedingthrough and spoiling new decorations.

MGC Stain Block is a water based white blocking primerwhich has excellent adhesion and can be used on mostsurfaces.

MGC Stain Block seals all types of stains including:Water mark stainsSmoke damageMould stainsNicotineTide marksCooking stainsGraffiti

MGC Stain Block is touch dry in 30 minutes, is lowodour and can be used on interior or exterior surfaces.For full information and a literature pack call Freephone0800 285 1624

MOULD GROWTH

For more information visit www.mgcltd.co.uk

TEL: (0)208 337 0731Address: McMillan House, 54-56 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 8RHEmail: [email protected]

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New Traymatic Saniflo has launched a new version of its popularTraymatic, a low profile shower tray. Now available withanti-slip flooring, ramps, a round waste, plus an optionalshower seat and measuring just 5.3cm high, the newTraymatic is suitable for more applications than everbefore. Perfect for domestic and commercial settings,Traymatic is supplied with either an internal or externalpump, which sits above floor level. This means there isno need to either excavate the floor, which saves lots oftime and mess, or; raise the tray up, which keeps thislow level tray low.

Traymatic will discharge in 2.2cm pipework a distanceof 2.5 metres vertically and 20 metres horizontally (ora lesser combination of the two).

Ann Boardman, customer services and marketingmanager, Saniflo UK says: “Traymatic makes is possiblefor anyone to have a shower almost anywhere a watersupply can reach.

New Kinemagic modelsIn addition to recently launching a new Kinedobrochure, Saniflo has extended its range of Kinemagicshower cubicles to include three new designs: Serenity,Design and Style.

Due to the popularity of the existing Kinemagic and inline with their policy of continuous productimprovement, the experts at Saniflo decided to expandthe shower cubicle offering, by giving customers a morecomprehensive range to suit every home scenario.

Suitable for all the family, the Kinemagic Serenity is alsoperfect for less able members of the household. TheKinemagic Serenity facilitates care assisted showeringor extra peace of mind for those who need a little extrahelp. This high quality, all-in-one shower cubicle hasbeen designed to fit in exactly the same space as yourold bath and with integrated thermostatic showercontrol, a comfortable fold-down seat that takes up to150kg, anti-slip flooring and secure grab bars, it providesthe ultimate, safe showering experience.

SANIFLO

For more information visit www.saniflo.co.uk

TEL: (0)208 842 0033Address: Howarth House, The Runway, South Ruislip HA4 6SEEmail: [email protected]

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Low profile tray now availablein New Sizes and with aConcealed Waste option

Following the continued sales success of the JTFusionrange, innovative shower tray manufacturer JT todayannounced that the market leading low-profile range isnow available in additional new sizes and with aconcealed waste option. The new range now alsofeatures a Fusion leg which has been developed for easyinstallation.

Manufactured at JT’s Leeds headquarters, the JTFusion,is the UK’s Number 1 low profile shower tray.

As part of the continued innovation and developmentprogramme, JT has now expanded the JTFusion rangewith 15 new sizes with the option of a concealed waste,to create the perfect design-led solution for today’sbathroom.

The range extension follows the introduction of anintegrated up stand and Anti-Slip options in 2013. Thenew products are available immediately and have theoption of the easy fit JTFusion Riser Kit, giving the

installer the additional option of the tray being raisedfrom the floor. The new easy fit leg set has beendesigned to make the raised installation and adjustmentof the JTFusion even easier, allowing flexibility to eitherfit directly on to the floor, or raised on the newlydesigned easy fit legs.

Paul Crossley, Managing Director of JT, said: “Since thelaunch of the JTFusion, the product has been a massivesuccess with consumers and plumbers alike. It really isa fantastic product that we are very proud of. JT’sphilosophy is to innovate and as part of that strategy,we have extended the range, added a waste designoption and engineered a new leg installation solutionwith the plumber in mind.”

The full range is now available in 47 sizes from 700x700to 1700x900. Prices starts at RRP £88.38+VAT.

JT LTD

For more information visit www.just-trays.com

TEL: (0)113 201 5090Address: Whitehall Industrial Estate, Ashfield Way, Farmley, Leeds LS12 5JBEmail: [email protected]

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New Ultra Tile productsare high in fibreUltra Tile, British adhesive and grout brand from theInstarmac Group, is delighted to announce the launchof a new fibre enhanced S2 adhesive, and floor leveller. Following nationwide success of FibreGrip FX (launchedearlier this year), ProFlex S2 and Level IT FX are beingintroduced this month, creating a unique range of fibrereinforced products.

ProFlex S2 is a single part, flexible, fibre reinforcedadhesive for wall and floor tiles. Classified as an S2 theproduct boasts the ultimate in flexibility making itsuitable for areas where slight movement or vibrationcan occur, including timber floors and floors withunderfloor heating. Rest assured that using thisproduct will provide you with ultimate confidencewhen working with problematic tiling materials.

In addition, it is formulated with a C2 F performancefor rapid setting properties and increased cement.The product may be used internally or externally.ProFlex S2 can be laid at bed thicknesses from 3-20mm; it has a pot life of 40 minutes and sets within3.5 hours. It is also suitable for use on swimming poolinstallations.

New fibre fortified, Level IT FX is a single part concretefloor leveller featuring our specially formulated fibretechnology. This high strength, rapid curing and dryingcementitious smoothing and levelling compoundprovides a strong, sound and even base.

Level IT FX is polymer modified for flexibility, proteinfree, shrinkage compensated and suitable for use withunderfloor heating and pump machines. The productcan be laid at depths from 3-75mm, has an open timeof 20-30 minutes and sets within 2-3 hours.

INSTARMAC GROUP

For more information visit www.ultratileadhesives.co.uk

TEL: (0)1827 871871Email: [email protected]

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Advantages ofconservation rooflightsDiscerning home owners, builders and developers arefast realising the advantages of Conservationrooflights. More and more frequently they are beingspecified as an alternative to modern lookingrooflights.

Their Victorian style appearance is particularly suitable inall types of projects but real benefits can be gained byfitting them in to traditional buildings and especially thosethat are listed or situated in a Conservation Area.Because their design is based upon products that wereoriginally made over a century ago they look just right inmany buildings where a later version is perhaps not inkeeping. Modern rooflights are often made from a singlepane of glass with a very slim outer frame and perhaps asimilar opening light. In the past this isn’t how rooflightswere made and so the appearance is perhaps not entirelyright for the property being renovated.

The main advantage of Conservation rooflights is their lowprofile. Unlike other rooflights or skylights which can look‘shoe box like’ on a pitched roof. Conservation rooflightsare fitted flush with the tile or slate, if added correctlythey do not detract from the appearance of your property.Their main distinguishing feature is the ‘T Bar’ down thecentre of the window pane (in the two pane version, threepanes are available) which is taken from the originalpattern, this adds to their character giving a certainspecific ‘charm’!

Clement have a range of Conservation rooflights whichare competitively priced and are available from stock.Bespoke sizes are also offered which can be essential ifyou live in a listed building where you need to replace likefor like. Clement Windows Limited a family ownedcompany, specialise in the design and manufacture ofbespoke steel windows, doors and Conservation rooflights.

CLEMENT WINDOWS

For more information visit www.clementwindows.co.uk

TEL: (0)1428 643393Address: Clement House, Haselmere, Surrey GU27 1HREmail: [email protected]

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Liversidge Windows gets topmarks at Altrincham Grammar

REHAU fabricator Liversidge Windows has furtherstrengthened its growing reputation in the educationsector with an impressive installation at AltrinchamGrammar School for Boys.

The Oldham based company has fabricated andinstalled more than 60 windows in the REHAUTOTAL70C system at the 100 year old school, to replacea mix of timber and early PVC windows which were inplace previously.

The installation was unusual because many of thewindows had triangular tops which had to bemechanically jointed as they were too intricate to bewelded. They were also fabricated with transoms andmullions housing up to 28 individual sealed glazing unitswithin each frame to give them a more authenticappearance than could be achieved with Astragal bars.

The team at Liversidge impressed the EstatesDepartment at the large all boys grammar school bysupplying a sample window for review complete withrestrictor hinges, andby inviting the teamto view forthemselves thefabrication set up attheir Oldham factory.

Stuart Peet, EstatesOfficer, said:“Liversidge Windowsdid a really good joband impressed uswith their expertisein both fabricationand installation.

They were recommended to us by a nearby school and,in turn, we would have no hesitation in recommendingthem to others.”

Liversidge’s other recent successes in the schools sectorinclude installations at: Crompton House School inOldham and at Livingstone Primary and St Georges Cof E Primary in Mossley, Ashton on Mersey school in Saleand Stalyhill Primary in Staylhill.

Liversidge is a REHAU Authorised Partner providing acomplete range of frames in the REHAU TOTAL70Csystem to trade, retail and commercial customers. Thecompany prides itself on the quality of its workmanshipand has a very well equipped factory, complete with inhouse production of sealed units.

REHAU LTD

For more information visit www.rehau.com

TEL: (0)1989 762600Address: Hill Court, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Hertforshire HR9 5QNEmail: [email protected]

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Solar PV System forWorld-leading UniversityNew build student accommodation for King’s College,London, one of the world's top 20 universities,benefitted from a solar PV system designed andinstalled by Photon Energy, when it opened inSeptember 2014. Although won under competitivetender, this was repeat business for Photon Energy asthe contractor, Imtech North, now part of the ImtechAqua Group, is a past customer.

The accommodation, known as Champion HillResidence is located in the up and coming Denmark Hillarea of south east London. It comprises four 4-storeyblocks containing en-suite study bedrooms togetherwith residents’ shared kitchen and dining facilities, forover 700 students.

The nature of the building is such that electricity isrequired throughout the day for lighting, computers andall the other electronic or electrical devices thatstudents may need. This is in addition to shared servicessuch as lighting of the corridors.

As with every new build project , the solar PV workprogramme involved phased installation to fit in withthe construction programme on a confined site. Workon site started in February 2014 and was completed inAugust.

Photon Energy handled the entire solar PV installationfrom design to installation and commissioning, alongwith the application to the distribution networkoperator for permission to connect the system to theelectricity grid. “Components were specified on the basisof high performance combined with value for money tosuit the customer’s budget, and this along with closecooperation on site, resulted in an efficient project,completed to budget and on time,” said Photon Energy’s

assistant project engineer Rikki Baker. By selectingUpsolar polycrystalline M-250P panels and highlyefficient Aurora Trio 27.6-TL inverters frommanufacturer, Power One, Photon Energy achieved therequired power output by installing solar PV panels onjust three out of the four blocks.

The company installed 136, 250Wp panels on each ofthree flat roofs, that’s 408 panels in total, to deliver aprojected 90,060kWh/year with an annual carbonsaving of 47.6 tonnes of CO2. Inverters were installedin fourth floor plant rooms and connected todistribution boards on the second floor of each block.

The new Hilti MSP-FR flat roof PV mounting system waschosen as minimal ballast is required, making it suitablefor flat roofs with limited load bearing ability. It was notnecessary to penetrate the roof membrane with thissystem and the tilt angles allow optimum use of theroof area while allowing for a generous flow of air underthe panels, which helps to raise the annual poweroutput.

“Working with Photon Energy, we have found theirapproach to be proactive throughout all project stages,identifying potential cost savings though FIT, aprofessional installation team with a support basedoffice team able to deal with any issues swiftly,” saidChris McPartland, senior contracts manager, ImtechNorth.

PHOTON ENERGY

For more information visit www.photonenergy.co.uk

TEL: (0)118 997 7470Address: 8 Windsor Square, Silver Street, Reading RG1 2THEmail: [email protected]

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