abcd - 05 may 2012

PRODUCTS 14All the latest innovations

and product news

DRAINAGE, PLUMBING & WATER SAVING

SOLUTIONS 19

Check out our extended features starting on P. 19

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & WASHROOMS 26

Douglas Delabie offers advice on preventing tap

contamination

ROOFING, CLADDING & INSULATION 34

The NHBC explains the recentrevisions to Standards Chapter

7.2 Pitched Roofs

HEATING, VENTILATION& ENERGY EFFICIENCY 44

ICS Heat Pump Technologiestalks us through the

developments in heat pumptechnology

DOORS, WINDOWS & ARCHITECTURAL

HARDWARE 52

Record UK discusses newtrends in revolving doors

May 2012

An Aperam stainless steel rain screen adorns the John Lewis Store andCineplex which form part of the regeneration of the city of Leicester

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News 04Hot TopicNBS’ National BIM survey reveals latest adoption figures 06Product FocusMinimising maintenance 08Building StudyTransformative power of architecture 10Innovations 12

+In DepthDrainage, Plumbing &Water Saving SolutionsWater saving for sustainable living 19Rainwater harvesting – a necessity 20When plastic does you credit 22Products 24

+In DepthKitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms Tackling tap contamination 26Products 28

+In DepthRoofing, Cladding & InsulationChanges are afoot... 34Developing a keen eye for detail 36A lesson in insulation 38Products 40

+In DepthHeating, Ventilation & Energy EfficiencyHeat pump developments 44Plugging into the benefits of MVHR 46Products 48

+In DepthDoors, Windows & Architectural HardwareTrends in revolving doors 52When a window makes all the difference 54Products 56Industry News 63Product Round Up 66Press Room 72

May 2012

...to ABC+D May 2012. As another rainy day dawns over theABC+D offices, our May issue offers an Extended Featureselection about Drainage, Plumbing & Water Saving Solutionsincluding the topical subject of Rainwater Harvesting on page 20. Our Building Study demonstrates the power ofarchitecture to transform as we talk about the majorrefurbishment of Waltham Forest College in north east London (p.10), and the Product Focus on page 08 highlights HD Sharman’s Plygene Gutterline – an excellent, cost-effectivesolution to leaky gutters – again a topical subject, during this typical, showery Britishspringtime. Our usual selection of In Depth features for this issue cover an array ofsubjects from tap contamination, (p. 26) to JELD-WEN’s take on enhancing thesustainability of a building with timber windows, (p.54) all of which we hope you find useful.

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04 News

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The resurgence of stainless steel in construction has seen it take many forms. Its resistance to corrosion,long life expectancy, aesthetic value and overall sustainability all combine in its favour. For the John LewisStore and Cineplex, which formed part of a major city centre regeneration scheme in Leicester, an Aperamstainless steel rain screen was commissioned. A UGIBRIGHT mirror finish was specified for the 34,000m2

façade, pleated at different scales to diffuse the large area into a series of smaller, reflective surfaces. The mirror finish brings colour and changing patterns to its surface throughout the day providing anoverall design which challenges the conventional blank envelopes which typify such buildings. The exterior curtain concept provided a distinct identity between the cinema and adjoining store, and haseven been extended to such elements as matching screen curtains within the interior. A UGIBRIGHTstainless steel systems provide a smooth surface to which contaminants cannot easily attach themselves,thereby greatly reducing cleaning demands. With none of the attendant underside corrosion problemsassociated with other hard metals, it requires no protective reverse-side coating.

Green buildings, to many owners and occupants, primarily means lower energy costs. The advantage of owning or leasing a BREEAM ratedoffice is often explained mainly in the reduced running costs, closely followed by other – usually environmental – easy-to-measure attributessuch as water use.

There is a growing body of evidence that green buildings can provide benefits well beyond the economic aspects of energy, water and wastethat are so often cited as reasons to consider green construction. Office design, fit out and refurbishment specialist, Morgan Lovell, points to fourmajor benefits that green offices deliver: Money savings – primarily from reduced energy costs; legislative compliance; positive company image –demonstrating to stakeholders that you take sustainability seriously – and increased productivity. Morgan Lovell believes that happier officesequal happier staff and happier clients. Ever since the industrial revolution, there has been evidence to support the idea that better buildingsdeliver improved productivity, but research and measurement has focused mainly on those aspects of sustainability that can easily be measuredmonetarily.

More recently, researchers and analysts have begun looking at how to measure the effect our working environment has on productivity. A survey by Eversheds indicated that 66% of employees said their working environment had a significant impact on whether or not they would accept a job.

Research carried out by Michigan State University looked into the life cycle cost analysis of occupant well-being and productivity in LEEDrated offices. Starting from the premise that staff are actually 90% of the cost of running a building, it made perfect sense to the researchers tofocus on this aspect of expenditure rather than the energy savings that everyone else tends to focus on. The work centred around the study oftwo different companies, each of which were moving from non-LEED into LEED certified offices and assessing the employees’ attendancerecord, productivity and satisfaction both pre and post-move. As well as identifying that staff were happier in their new environment, theMichigan research team concluded that absenteeism had reduced and productivity was improved. Overall, it estimates that an average increasein productivity of 39 hours per year, per employee, was attributed to the move to greener offices. That’s a whole week each year of additionaloutput, which the research showed far outweighed any increased cost of construction.

More work is now beginning to take place on how we can place a value on the social and staff welfare advantages that green buildings deliver,leading to a better understanding of what the green premium provided by low carbon buildings really means in economic, social andenvironmental terms.

Graham Sprigg is managing director of IMS Consulting, which specialises in sustainability engagement, strategy and communication in the construction sector. Visit www.imsplc.com for more information.

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Building Information Modelling

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Results from an annual, industry-wide survey undertaken byNBS have provided the most comprehensive and accuratepicture of UK BIM (Building Information Modelling) and itsgrowing influence within the built environment industry.

Unquestionably one of the hottest topics in construction, theadoption of BIM has recently been described as unstoppable by Paul Morrell, the Government’s chief construction adviser, who has reiterated over the last 12 months, the intention to make BIM compulsory for public projects.

The NBS National BIM Survey was completed in late 2011 by nearly 1,000 construction professionalsrepresenting a range of business sizes anddisciplines from across the industryincluding architecture, engineeringand surveying.

The key findings of the NBS National BIM Survey are:� Almost a third (31%) of constructionprofessionals are nowusing BIM – up from13% in 2010� The number ofthose unaware ofBIM and itsbenefits hashalved with justover a fifth (21%)saying they wereunaware of thetechnology and notusing it comparedto 43% in 2010� Three quarters ofthose constructionprofessionals currentlyaware of BIM predict theywill be using it on someprojects by the end of 2012,and almost 19 out of 20 peopleexpect to be using it in five years’time� 74% of those using BIM believe clientswill increasingly insist on BIM adoption� More than 80% agreed BIM increases the co-ordination of construction documents, with 65% of those usingthe technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies.

The survey revealed that the perceived expense and timecommitments involved in adopting BIM technology remain the mainbarriers to greater industry-wide adoption in the current economicclimate, particularly for smaller businesses. Almost two thirds (63%)agreed that BIM is too expensive to consider at the moment, withnearly half (48%) saying they needed to get through the downturnbefore looking at BIM.

Despite 78% saying that BIM is the future of project information, the survey also revealed that, in terms of understanding how BIMworks, there is still much progress to be made with four out of fiveagreeing that the industry is not yet clear on what BIM actually is.

On a positive note, a high percentage (74%) sees BIM as not just asynonym for 3D CAD drawings and the majority (46%) agreed thatunless specifications are linked to the CAD model, it’s not BIM.

Commenting on the survey, Dr Stephen Hamil, director of design and innovation and head of BIM at RIBA Enterprises, said: “The surveyclearly shows that in the UK the question is no longer will BIM beadopted, but how quickly? The fact that three quarters of those awareof BIM predict they will be using it on projects by the end of the yearshows the speed with which things are moving.

It is the job of the construction industry data providers andsoftware companies, such as NBS, to provide the tools

necessary to make the adoption of BIM an easyprocess. Whether it’s specification

information, technical guidance,manufacturer product information

or geometric objects, the digitalinformation that is produced

must be structured to workin the BIM environment.”

The 2011 National BIMSurvey represents the

latest stage in NBS’campaign to promotedebate on BIM, and guidethe industry in itsunderstanding and adoption of the process.

An expertprovider oftechnical

information forconstruction industry

professionals, NBS isfocused on providing

the information neededto improve decision

making at each stage of theconstruction and operation

process, as well as developinglibraries of data that will support

this information revolution.Its new specification tool, NBS Create,

has been designed to make life much easier fordesign and construction teams enabling an entire

project team to work on a single, integrated specification thatdevelops from outline stage through to an“as built” record of the building.

NBS and RIBA Enterprises are membersof the BIM Technologies Alliance supportingthe UK Government's Construction StrategyBIM Working Group.

The full National BIM Survey isavailable at www.thenbs.com

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The surveyclearly shows that in the UK the question is nolonger will BIM beadopted but howquickly? The factthat three quartersof those aware ofBIM predict they will be using it onprojects by the endof the year showsthe speed withwhich things aremoving.

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DR STEPHEN HAMIL,DIRECTOR OF DESIGN AND INNOVATION ANDHEAD OF BIM AT RIBAENTERPRISES


08 Feature

Product Focus

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Gone are the days when property owners could put routinemaintenance to the back of their minds, safe in the knowledgethat if something went wrong they'd be able to find the moneyto make things right. How things change....

These days everyone's keeping a tight rein on their resources, saving for rainy days and pre-empting potentially expensive,unforeseen problems – particularly with regards to properties.

From property developers to housing associations, more and more people are looking for intelligent ways to minimise the cost of maintaining and repairing their premises. Leaking guttering is acommon problem and, left unattended, can cause significant damage to a building, inside and out. Traditional methods to replace or repairguttering can be costly and often mean unwanted disruption tobusinesses and residents alike.

Fortunately, HD Sharman has long had the answer; its patentedPlygene Gutterline product has been in even greater demand as theeconomic climate drives the need for a cost-effective guttering solution.Commercial appeal The commercial appeal of Gutterline is well known, which is why it isthe product of choice for many architects, roofers, building contractors,specifiers and property developers across the UK.

For example, Brian Steel from Steel Roofing believes: “the Plygene Gutterline system is a great idea, a hard-wearing liner, made-to-measure, that fits inside the existing broken gutters.” Brian immediately saw the benefits of using Gutterline as there was no need for any structural work, making leaking gutters a quick resolveat significantly less cost.

Plygene Gutterline can be tailored to match any roof design and rainwater run-off system, and can include corners, T junctions,overflows, weirs, syphonic outlets, and side boxes. It is this flexibilitywhich means it can be used on all sizes and types of buildings, from oldindustrial mills to modern shopping malls, on all kinds of roof and forany gutter profile.

Keith Bartlett, owner of KB Buildings was impressed by PlygeneGutterline right from the outset and uses it on most of his customerprojects, industrial and agricultural buildings, and even new builds.Keith explains the benefits of installing Gutterline: “We only have to dothe job once and there is no comeback, which is a great time and costsaving benefit for us. We install Plygene Gutterline on all industrial jobsas a sort of insurance policy. For example, large valley gutters wouldcost a fortune to replace, so Gutterline is our insurance policy that theywon’t leak, ever. And on old buildings it is the only product on themarket that is suitable.”Addressing a social problem It's not just commercial and industrial property owners that are feelingthe benefit of HD Sharman's “do it once, do it right” approach to leaking gutters. There are more than 2,000 housing associationsresponsible for 1.7 million properties throughout the UK and they arefeeling the squeeze in Government funding as acutely as many of theirthird sector counterparts, perhaps more so. While housing associationportfolios include some modern properties (generally requiring lowerlevels of maintenance) by far the greatest proportion is traditional mid-to-late 20th century ex-council stock and, as such, they represent oneof the largest spenders on property maintenance and repair services inthe UK.

Not only do social landlords have a responsibility to maintain andrepair leaking gutters, they are also obliged to re-house tenants where

extensive rectification work is needed. HD Sharman recognised theproblem and produced a solution to what had become a nationwideproblem.

The company developed its Plygene Gutterline system specificallyfor Finlock-type sectional concrete guttering. It addresses outer andinner troughs to create a one-piece gutter within a gutter which makesit impossible for water to seep behind or beneath it and alsoincorporates a heavy-duty sarking angle designed to deflect run-offwater into the gutter's outer trough. Fitted correctly, (HD Sharmanprovides free training to all users of the system) it offers a permanentsolution to gutter leakage and, because there is no need to remove theexisting, in-built guttering system, it negates the need to rehousetenants in order to do the work.

Lee Holohan has worked as a roofing contractor for more than tenyears and he first used the Gutterline system following a personalrecommendation: “I needed to resolve a leaking concrete-based guttersystem for a housing project when a friend pointed me in the directionof HD Sharman. A made-to-measure roll of Plygene Gutterline forFinlock sealed the existing gutter and stopped leaks without usingmessy adhesive, structural work or disruption.”

Greenfields Community Housing is one of several more recentconverts. Responsible for more than 8,000 properties, Greenfields isactively using the Gutterline for Finlock system to help reduce costsand stop gutters leaking and it has already had a significant impact onthe community gateway's performance – as monitored and publishedon its website.

Broad appeal What sets Gutterline apart is that it can be used on any type of buildingand with any original gutter structure. One of the directors at HDSharman, Margaret Bullen believes it is the combination of widespreadapplication with the nationwide drive to reduce maintenance and repaircosts that have combined to take the Plygene Gutterline product to thenext level. She said: “Our customer base has really broadened in thepast few years. From mills tosupermarkets, factories to aircrafthangers, farm buildings to hospitals, the product has even been used forcathedrals. I think people are just more aware that what we provide is apermanent, cost-effective solution toleaking gutters and that any otherapproach just doesn't make sense –certainly not financially.”

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10 Building Study

Waltham Forest College

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Richard Hopkinson was appointed in 2010 by WalthamForest College to secure Skills Funding Agency (SFA)support for the revitalisation of the heart of its main campus.Richard chose to work with Platform 5 and together the team

put forward a successful bid for the college, with Waltham Forestbecoming one of only two successful applicants in South East England.

The £3m project sought to open up the existing landmark 1930sbuilding to create a new series of formal and informal education andmeeting areas. The team has transformed the previously austere and run-down main spaces at Waltham Forest College, creating awelcoming, inclusive and contemporary environment for students,staff and other building users.

Platform 5 worked closely with Richard throughout the project, using its skills to develop the design of the first phase of his masterplanfor the college. The result is a well-considered and successfully-delivered scheme which has been highly acclaimed by the SFA asoffering exceptional value for money. A subsequent bid by the team for SFA funding for a £4.8m second phase has also recently beenapproved.

Before the refurbishment, visitors to the imposing main entrancewere met by a shabby and cluttered reception area and a high, blankwall. Behind this lay a neglected and underused main hall, with a seriesof cramped and similarly tired teaching spaces above. Circulationthroughout the building was poor and transparency was limited.

Building users at Waltham Forest College are now welcomed by a bright and airy reception area on arrival at the entrance. The designremoved the rear wall in the lobby, giving clear views through to theformer main hall which now houses a large new learning centre. The visual effect from the lobby is a series of layers: looking beyond the

main staircase through full-height glazing into the new learning centrewith glimpses of new interventions inside the main space. As you moveup the revitalised main staircase transparency has been incorporatedon all levels to reflect the open, inclusive nature the college wishes toproject.

The new learning centre is designed to attract students, staff andvisitors to the heart of the main building. At its entrance is a new cafe,providing a much-needed meeting and refreshment area, whichdeliberately blurs the boundaries between formal and informal uses.Beyond a glazed wall, the former hall then opens out into a large,double-height, brightly lit and colourful space containing a library and a series of informal learning areas. Learning is now visibly at the core of the college campus.

The most striking feature of this area is a new intervention, a suspended glazed box, offset from the main orientation of thelearning centre. Accessed by a slender, oak-lined staircase or from amezzanine gallery, this learning-pod houses two seminar roomsoverlooking the library which can be opened into a larger teachingspace. The mezzanine level contains a well-equipped IT suite,separated from the learning centre below by a balcony. Both the podand the mezzanine level are hung from the ceiling of the main space –necessary as a swimming pool beneath this area meant that new load-bearing walls were not possible.

The former stage area is now configured as a black box performingarts studio which can open to the floor of the learning centre via ademountable feature wall, for performances, fashion shows awardceremonies and other activities.

A wide and deep new lightwell has been inserted,piercing the two storeys above the learning centre andbringing additional natural light into the core of thebuilding. At upper levels the resulting voids are glazed fromfloor to ceiling, giving views into the learning centre fromthe top of the college. This new area is laid out as a set ofseminar rooms or conference suite visibly linked to theareas below. This transparent series of vertical layersmimic the vertical layering at the entrance to the college.

The conference suite leads to a vibrantly colouredrefectory. This flexible, open-plan space can also be linkedwith the adjacent spaces for other teaching and socialevents.

In order to improve circulation and additional emergencyescape routes to the upper floors, the team inserted twonew staircases. Highly functional in appearance, they offera pleasing contrast with the Deco-inspired main collegestaircase. Both new staircases are clad with simpleinsulated panels, appearing from outside as translucentboxes gently resting upon the original 1930s structure.

The team introduced graphic designer, Nalla, to thecollege to support the changes with new branding. The results are colourful interior design, which along withquality furniture selected by the team, work to uplift thecollege environment.


TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ARCHITECTUREA major refurbishment of Waltham ForestCollege in north-east London has beencompleted by Richard Hopkinson Architectsin collaboration with Platform 5 Architects.ABC+D takes a look...

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Waltham Forest College

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Peter Allen, Partner at Platform 5 said: “We feel very fortunate to be involved insuch an exciting project, and proud to have provided Waltham Forest College withan exceptional new heart to its campus that will bring real educational change. Ourcontinuing and successful collaboration with Richard Hopkinson has allowed usboth to play to our strengths: teaming Richard’s exceptional sector andmanagement experience with our focus on high quality design and capacity todeliver has allowed us to be agile in a challenging environment and provide value formoney to the college. As that partnership continues, we hope to bring our skills tobear on an increasing number of education projects as we believe we really do havesomething special to offer.”

Richard Hopkinson said: “It has been very enjoyable to form a collaboration with Platform 5, realise a successful project and witness the transformative powerof architecture.”

Peter Glasgow, vice-principal at Waltham ForestCollege said: “The college now has a physical visibleheart that reflects the great teaching experience that we offer to the community of Walthamstow. The project demonstrates what a good team ofdesigners can do withlimited funds to raiseaspirations in difficulttimes. The wholearrangementencourages meeting,dialogue and goodbehaviour. What is bestis that it is fun for thestudents and staff alike.”

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The proposed Robust Detail promises not just to be more economicalthan the existing one but will also offer significantly better performance in reducing sound transfer between dwellings. Robust Detail E-FT3 is adesign which is accepted as meeting the noise reduction requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations in timber framed buildings. RobustDetails were introduced with the last revision of Part E to allow designersand builders to meet these stringent noise requirements without the needfor every floor to be tested post-completion. The new Wolf Systems/Thermal Economics design uses a 6mm layer of Isorubber to separate the OSB decking layer from the plasterboard intermediate layer. This thinsheet of Isorubber replaces the 75 x 45mm softwood timber battenswhich feature in E-FT3.

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MAKE ANENTRANCEWITH COBASpecifying entrance matting? Then COBA’s newwebsite – designedfor architects andspecifiers – couldprovide the entrancematting inspirationand solution for awide range ofprojects. Creatively designed and regularly updated with latest product news,installations and more in-depth case studies, the new website is much more thanan online brochure. Its fresh entertaining approach delivers factual, up-to-the-minute information for architects, specifiers, interior designers and facilitiesmanagers. There is also a handy, online CPD booking form for those looking formore in-depth information about specifying the right matting for the rightlocation. Check it out for the latest offers, surveys and prize giveaways.

NEW LANDSCAPINGPRODUCTS BROCHURENatural Paving Products (UK)is celebrating the launch of its newbrochure and enhanced website whilebeing proud to announce its continuingpartnership with FIRED EARTH, to offeran exclusive range of exciting naturalstone products that will enhance anyhome or garden. The new brochureincludes popular favourites such asYork Grey flagstones and block pavingfrom the FIRED EARTH Collection,Midnight Blue natural stone block paving, as well as a range of new products,colours and features that have been carefully designed and selected to givethe contractor and client the opportunity to choose the very highest qualitynatural stone materials for their project. The company has seenunprecedented sales for its ranges of natural stone flagstones and blockpaving over recent months, as they become the desired material choice forpatios and driveways as consumers divert away from concrete alternatives.Additions to the Natural Paving Collection for 2012 include an enhancedPremiastone Collection with Rustic Quartz, Argent, Ivory, Ibis and Thistle to name but a few new products. The Cragstone Collection of weatheredflagstones and circles is also new for 2012 in a range of stunning colours and variable sizes to suit all feature areas. Another already popular addition to the Natural Paving offering is the new bull nose sandstone step available ina lightly textured finish and three new colours. The new company websiteincludes a range of exciting features such as a downloads section, productgallery, colour swatches alongside tips and laying advice.

PAINT PASSES THE TESTThe Envirograf HW02E intumescentpaint system was recently used in oneof the most rigorous fire tests forcoating systems. Known as the K10test, the HW system was applied ontotongue and grooved pine boardstypically used in the Scandinavianhouse sector. The test is designed to measure the actual impact of the coating used on the substrate.According to regulations, a K10 ratingis required, ensuring that woodenlinings of this type resist fire for a full ten minutes, ensuring that theoverall wall system does not ignite for that set time. The HW systemsuccessfully passed the EN 14135 test at the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) and isnow being specified throughout theScandinavian housing sector market.

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BANISH LIMESCALE Rinnai has developed a device thatsolves the problem of limescale buildup. The integrated scale control systemis a solution to an age-old problem and comes in the form of an LC (limecheck) code on the display of thecontroller. The system helps to ensurethe performance and efficiency ofRinnai continuous flow water heatersinstalled in hard water areas. Ultimately,ongoing use with hard water mayshorten the lifespan of water heatingappliances. To safeguard against thesedangers occurring in Rinnai units itssystem continually monitors theappliances for limescale depositsaround the heat exchanger. Oncelimescale build-up has been identified, a message is sent to the built-ininterface panel on the front of theappliance. The message is displayed as LC, which alerts the end user that itis time to call a Rinnai service agent toperform a limescale flush to clear thepotentially harmful deposits.

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NEW SIGNBOLLARDSLeafield Environmentalhas introduced Linsign 150, a new range of signbollards that is thought to offer a solution fordesignating cycle routes or parking spaces and controlling site access orsafety. The Linsign 150 sign bollard is available in a choice of traditional andcontemporary styles, co-ordinating with the already established Heritageand Sentinel bollard designs to suit any street environment. Manufacturedfrom durable, maintenance-free, medium density polyethylene in a widerange of colours, the Linsign 150 will never require painting. It has a doublesided sign head for two-way visibility and incorporates a choice of standard,150mm diameter roundels, with personalized roundels available to order. A Reflex, self-righting variant is also offered that bends on impact, reducingvehicle damage and injury while making the sign bollard fixing lesssusceptible to impact damage.

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Safety and comfort are at the heart of a major new residentialdevelopment by Linden Homes in Hammersmith, London,which is using a combined smoke and natural ventilationsolution from SE Controls to protect residents in themulti-storey apartment building.The smoke ventilation system was developed to remove

smoke from corridors and stairwells by using a mix of naturalair buoyancy venting and fan extraction through smoke shafts.On floor one to five, smoke ventilation is provided by extract

fans located in the building’s cycle store, with replacement airbeing supplied through ground floor and air inlet shaft, whilethe sixth floor is vented by a 1.5m2 vent in the top floor corridorand stairs by a similar arrangement at the head of the stair.It is also designed to provide mechanically assisted natural

ventilation to help maintain a comfortable temperature withinthe building’s corridors. As central heating and hot waterdistribution pipe work feeds each apartment via the corridors,the potential for the corridors to become overheated in some

situations has also been addressed by the system.On the first five floors, extract fans, which run at half speed,

remove warm air from the corridors and the system’s smokedampers are opened as required by the building’s naturalventilation control panel. On the sixth floor, a dedicated tamperproof thermostat controls the lobby vent while hooded ventsallow ventilation during inclement weather conditions.The integrated smoke and natural ventilation control

strategy was developed by SE Controls to meet the specificneeds of the apartment building and involved the use of nineOS2 controllers and tamper proof manual control points, aswell as a range of temperature sensors and smoke sensors, allof which are linked to the main system control panel with afailsafe battery back up.

Further information on SE Controls’ products, solutionsand projects can be obtained by visitingwww.secontrols.com or calling +44 (0) 1543 443060.

SE CONTROLS TAKES THE HEAT OUT OF NEW LONDON APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

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The Peace Bridge spans the RiverFoyle which runs through the centreof Derry-Londonderry, and links the

Ebrington Barracks on the east bank withthe City side on the west. The bridge is thecentrepiece of a wider regeneration planfor the city and its purpose is to physicallyand symbolically join two historicallydivided communities - hence the name,The Peace Bridge.At the City side, the abutments for the312m long, self anchored suspensionbridge are founded on bored concretepiles but at the Ebrington Barracks sidean existing grassed embankment meantthat a more visually sympathetic solutionwas required.

Structural Engineers AECOM, inconsultation with the Northern IrelandEnvironment Agency and client Ilex UrbanRegeneration Company, proposed a greenfaced reinforced soil structure whichwould integrate seamlessly with thebanking.This arrangement also allowed thecreation of a flat viewing area at the decklevel as well as disabled access into theadjacent Barracks parade ground.Belfast based Maccaferri worked closelywith the AECOM Design team anddeveloped the scheme in accordance withthe Approval in Principle. Macaferrisupplied its Green Terramesh reinforcedsoil system for the construction of the40.0m long, 8.0m high abutment wallwhich surrounds and supports the highlevel bridge bankseat.Green Terramesh comprises PVCcoated, galvanised double twist wire soilretention units with integral geogrid tails.In the Peace Bridge project the systemwas used in combination with thecompany’s Paragrid 80/15 geogridreinforcement. The unit tails andreinforcement geogrid are sandwiched

between progressive layers of compactedgranular backfill and create a stable andhighly efficient reinforced soil structure.Behind the front face of the GreenTerramesh units is a factory fitted heavywelded panel and a coir erosion controlblanket. This stops the backfill fromspilling out between the apertures in themesh facing. About 250mm depth oftopsoil is also installed directly behind theface of the unit to provide the nutrientreservoir for vegetation establishment.The welded facing panel and its supportbrackets hold the face at the correct angleduring back-filling operations, removingthe need for external formwork andshuttering, saving on installation costsand time.According to Maccaferri, this makes theinstallation of Green Terramesh quickerthan traditional wrapped face soilreinforcement structures, yet also offeringa crisper, more regular face aesthetic.Construction of the £14.7m Derry PeaceBridge was undertaken by maincontractor Graham Construction. Theproject was sponsored by the SEUP IIIPeace Initiative – with funding from theEuropean Peace Initiative, the Departmentof Regional Development and theDepartment for Social Development.The bridge will become a focal pointwhen Derry-Londonderry becomes the UKCity of Culture in 2013.Construction began in early 2010 andthe bridge was opened in June 2011 by theFirst Minister, Peter D. Robinson, MLAand deputy First Minister MartinMcGuinness MLA, who said it would be acatalyst for change in the City.

“THE PEACE BRIDGE” BUILT WITHMACCAFERRI REINFORCED SOIL SYSTEMAreinforced soil system fromgeotechnical specialistsMaccaferri hasbeenused in the constructionof the iconic newbridgenamed “ThePeaceBridge”, in Londonderry,Northern Ireland.

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Macaferri supplied its GreenTerramesh reinforced soil

system for the constructionof the abutment wall whichsurrounds and supports thehigh level bridge bankseat.

A reinforced soil system fromgeotechnical specialists Maccaferri,helps “The Peace Bridge” span theRiver Foyle in Derry-Londonderry

The Bridge deck was craned into positionduring night-time working

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JUNCKERS GOES RUSTICJunckers’ new SawMill Oak floor will beunveiled at this year’sClerkenwell DesignWeek on stand MW10.Saw Mill Oak has arustic look and feel as the surface of theplank has not beenplaned. The rough,irregular transverselines created by a bandsaw add character tothe wood, with a patina that will only improve with age and usage. Saw Mill Oak ismade of solid hardwood oak in either a 22mm board or a 20.5mm wide boardplank. The floor is delivered untreated with a choice of on-site finishingtreatments available. The floor can also be used untreated. See Junckers newrange at Clerkenwell Design Week, 22-24 May 2012, London.

ADVANCES INSUSTAINABILITYFROM DULUX TRADEDulux Trade showcased its latest advances insustainability at this year’sEcobuild event, includingfurther updates to itsenvironmentally focusedrange of coatings, Ecosure. Ecobuild provided a good platform for Dulux Trade to present its upgradedEcosure Gloss and Undercoat Pure Brilliant White, which has beenreformulated to provide improved standards of opacity, whiteness and glosslevel, without compromising on its environmental credentials. What’s more, ICIPaints AkzoNobel, the parent company of Dulux Trade, used the event to unveila new website for professional specifiers – www.specifytradepaint.co.uk.Designed to make paint selection as easy as possible, the site features awealth of news and advice and interactive colour tools, as well as at-a-glanceproduct information for brands including Dulux Trade, Cuprinol Trade, Sikkensand Polycell Trade. “As an organisation, our vision is to lead the paint industryinto a more sustainable future and ensure our business has a positive impacton the planet and society,” explained John Staunton, customer marketingmanager at Dulux Trade. “Ecobuild provided a great opportunity for us to sharethis vision, and exhibit our latest pioneering solutions and services to anaudience on a wide scale, which will allow us to shape a more sustainablefuture for the painting industry.” At the show, visitors were also given furtherdetails of the Dulux Trade Contract Partnership Step Towards Greenerprogramme, an initiative designed to help commercial painting contractorsembrace the sustainability challenge.

NEW TECHNICAL SERVICEIn response to the growing complexityand rigour of energy-relatedregulations in the constructionindustry, Oregon Timber Frame, one of the UK’s largest, independent

timber framemanufacturers,had launched anew TechnicalServices division– Oregon TS.Drawing on its years ofexperience

in designing, manufacturing andsupplying structural timber frames,Oregon TS now offers a completeEnergy Compliance Service for allstandard forms of construction,including:• SAPs and EPCs • 3D Linear Modelling, calculating Ψ-values on linear thermal bridges

• Air Tightness Testing • Thermal Imaging Surveys

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NEW ACOUSTIC TILESTroldtekt, the Danish manufacturerof acoustic wall and ceiling tiles, haslaunched its environmentally-friendlyand aesthetically pleasing products inthe UK. The tiles are made of naturalwood fibres mixed with cement tocreate wood wool. The main benefitsare high sound absorption, resistanceto fire and humidity, high durability,natural breathability and low cost lifecycle performance. Troldekt tiles areavailable in various sizes from 600 x600 to 600 x 2,400mm, 25 and 35mmthick and in three grades from ultrafineto coarse. They can be left untreated,or, more commonly, are factorypainted white, while virtually any otherRAL colour is available to order.

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SAFETY NET SERVICES GOES WALKABOUTA lightweight platform for working at heighthas been launched by approved installerSafety Net Services. The WalkAboutsystem from SpanSet is a tensioned deckingdesigned to enable workers to accessawkward or remote areas at height and, dueto its low deflection, to work with the easenormally associated with ground-level tasks.Anchorage of the system can be achieved invarious ways including bolts, beam clamps and slings depending on thetype of structure or vulnerability of protective coatings. As a WalkAboutapproved installer, Safety Net Services is responsible for specifying suitableanchorages and the optimum panel layout for the application. The companyalso supplies site surveys or a review of design drawings to determinesuitability, a comprehensive design report which addresses loadings on the structure, and loading scenarios when the platform is in use.

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ELLIPTICAL POLYMA GRP CASINGS CHOSEN FOR BOSTON SPECIAL CARE HOUSING

Elliptical Polyma GRP column casings from Encasement havebeen chosen for the interior of a new a £6.3 million extra carehousing complex, in Boston, Lincolnshire to conceal internalstructural column and rainwater harvesting pipe work.

OperatedbyBostonMayflowerhousingassociationandconstructedbyLovell Partnerships, thenew threestorey,40-bedroomdevelopment replacesanexistingcare facility on thesamesite andhasbeencreated forpeoplewith specialist careneeds.

Encasement’s Polyma GRP column casings aremanufactured fro moulded glass reinforced polymer to providea lightweight and tough solution that can be produced to meetvirtually any design or shape requirements. Polyma casings arealso being highly resistant to scuffs and damage in busyenvironments, such as care homes hospitals and health centresas well as being easy to clean to maintain hygiene.

The elliptical design was chosen to provide the ‘best fit’ witha minimum footprint, while enabling the structural columns andother services to be concealed effectively and each 2.7 metrehigh casing measures 800mm x 500mm. Following theinstallation, the casings have been given an orange colouredfinish, which not only brightens the interior, but also providescontrast for people with impaired sight.

In addition to the rainwater harvesting system, part of which isconcealed by Encasement’s column casings, Broadfield Houseincorporates a range of number of sustainable technologies anddesign features including a solar heated domestic hot watersupply and energy-efficient ground source heat pumps.Further information on every product in the Encasement rangecan be obtained fromwww.encasement.co.uk or by calling01733 266889.

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CHECQUERED FLAG FOR NITTANNittan (UK) has had its Evolutionfire alarm range installed into thenew Brooklands Hotel in Surrey.To provide the best fire protectionfor the luxury new hotel, NBE Fire and Security installed an Evolution Analoguefire detection system from Nittan, featuring EV-DP dual optical detectors, EV-Poptical detectors, EV-H-A1R heat detectors, call points and interfaces. The systemruns on eight loops controlled by two Advanced Electronics control panelsnetworked together on a fault tolerant network. The fire system is directlyinterfaced to the hotel’s own network via the RS232 output, from whichinformation, including faults or fires, are immediately converted to voiceannouncements distributed to the relevant staff via DECT (Digital EnhancedCordless Technology) phones. As the fire detection system has an investigationdelay fitted, staff can quickly inspect any alerts and react accordingly. The EV-DPalarm is designed using Nittan’s award-winning Dual Optical Technology. Unlike other conventional detectors, the EV-DP effectively measures the actualparticle size in the chamber via its combined IR and blue LED technology.

NEW HYBRIDBARRIER RANGEFAAC will be unveiling itsfirst hybrid powered barrierrange at this year’s IFSECexhibition. Combining thehigh performance andreliability of hydraulics withthe flexibility and safetybenefits of a 24v motor, the B680 barrier is suitablefor a variety of commercialapplications with highvolumes of traffic. With twiceas much power than anelectromechanical barrier, the B680 can operate beams up to 8m in lengthand, with fewer moving parts, it is more economical to maintain. An oil-bathlubrication system reduces the wear of the mechanical components, resultingin a longer life span and less operating noise. Helping installers to comply withcurrent European standards, the B680 features an integrated encoder whichmonitors the position of the beam and instructs the barrier to reverse if anobstacle is detected. The beam speed can be adjusted through the integratedcontrol board, providing precise control over beam movement. For increasedsafety and visibility, the B680 is available with cabinet and beam dual-colouredLED lights. Also on the stand will be the A140 AIR automatic door systemwhich offers energy savings of up to 40% compared with standard automaticdoor systems, helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and savemoney. Unlike standard automatic doors, which often stay open much longerthan necessary, the A140 uses information from a sensor to optimiseopening/closing times, reducing air loss and energy consumed by internal air-conditioning and heating systems.

NEW DEA COURSEBirmingham’s Greenworks TrainingAcademy has launched the DomesticEnergy Assessor (DEA) course, animportant qualification designed toteach candidates how to assess aproperty from an energy point of view.An Energy Performance Certificate(EPC) is now required for any existingproperty, which is sold or let in the UK,and EPCs can only be produced byqualified, certified domestic energyassessors. The three-day City andGuilds Level 3 Diploma in DomesticEnergy Assessment course includes all elements of a DEA’s role and alsoinvolves practical experience ofproperty surveying and producingEPCs using user-friendly RdSAPsoftware. To become an assessor,candidates need to complete thecourse and pass a multiple choice City & Guilds online examination. In addition, candidates must submit a portfolio containing evidence ofbusiness skills and five EPCs.

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BUILDING NATURE INTO DESIGN SCHEMESRecognising the fundamental difference between how a building looks and how itfeels, Ambius has launched a free Biophilia Toolkit. Drawing on scientific studieswhich show the link between closeness to nature and well-being, the toolkit provideskey pointers for architects and interior designers on the techniques and tools they canuse to bring nature into building design, helping to create environments in whichpeople naturally feel at ease. Highlighting eight elements of interior landscape design,the toolkit offers an illustration of a workspace with clickable icons to explain differentways plants, as well as sound and smell can be used to enhance the environment. The eight elements of biophilic interior landscape design create the feel of natureindoors through a degree of randomness and informality; recreate the illusion ofoverlooking a landscape; blur the boundary from outside to in; create interest withlight and shade through the foliage of interior plants; use natural (and local) materialssuch as plant containers; provide shelter and privacy; incorporate the sound or sightof water and use natural scents and perfumes to add an extra dimension.

WEBSTORE EXTENSIONIDS has extended its popularWebstore online shopping solution to now include laminate. Tradecustomers are just a click away fromaccessing the entire product portfoliosfrom the major laminate brands ofPolyrey, Formica and Resopal. Furthercollections from Arpa and Abet areplanned to follow shortly. The threebrands now available collectively offeran expansive choice of 1,622 differentdecors encompassing plain colours,designs, woodgrains and metallics, 23sheet sizes and 46 textures,amounting to the industry’s first andlargest laminate collection available topurchase online.

Webstore also allows customers theability to check and manage the statusof their account and delivery tracking.It gives customers the flexibility topurchase flooring, worktops andshowerwall panelling 24/7 online fromits extensive brand line-up includingTuscan solid and engineered woodflooring, Quickstep and KronoOriginallaminate flooring, Tuscan solid woodworktops, as well as a host of laminateworktop brands from Bushboard,Formica and Duropal. The site hasgone from strength to strength, withmore than a £1m worth of salesgenerated through this purchasingchannel.

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RAPID RESPONSE FROMSTANLEY SECURITY SOLUTIONSStanley Security Solutions has launchedthe Videofied wireless intruder alarmsystem with integrated video, providinga low cost bridge between intruderalarm and CCTV systems. Videofied is anevent-based alarm system featuring PIRintruder detectors with in-built cameras.When the PIR sensor is triggered, the onboard video camera is activatedand instantly takes a ten-second video clip of whatever has caused thedetection. The video is immediately sent to the alarm monitoring stationwith the alarm signal, allowing the operator to see what has caused thealarm and enabling them to distinguish between a genuine intruder and afalse alarm event. Videofied is extremely cost-effective to purchase, installand monitor, especially when compared to the cost of most conventionalCCTV systems. One of the key reasons for this is that Videofied is a totallywireless system.

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Drainage, Plumbing & Water Saving Solutions

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Changes in the way we live our lives, population growth andclimate change are placing increasing demands on our watersupplies. In the UK, each person uses around 155L of water per day, roughly 70% more than 30 years ago.

People in the main are much more savvy when it comes to wastingwater in the home than they were three decades ago, with peopleopting to take a shower rather than a bath and being mindful ofhosepipe bans and such like. So how come we’re using more water nowthan we ever have? The answer, quite simply, is that we are flushing itaway. On average, each person will flush the toilet 5.2 times per dayand roughly a third of a household’s total water usage is spent in thisway. When looked at annually, the figures are frightening, with almost12,000L of water being flushed away when using a standard 6L cistern.You can multiply this figure even more when you consider publicwashrooms where the users aren't footing the bill for the water rates.

The most effective way for specifiers to play their part in watersaving in both commercial and domestic situations, is therefore to optfor dual-flush cisterns and a look at the figures will clearly show youwhy. A cistern that performs with a maximum 4.5L flush reduces theaverage amount of water used per year by more than 2,800 and asmuch as 5,840L when flushed at the lower water volume of 3L whichmany cisterns are now able to offer.

The commercial sector alsohas a huge part to play in the amount ofwater we Brits flush away. For public washroomsin restaurants, bars, pubs and the like,consideration should also be given to urinals,where opting for a urinal frame with an infra-redautomatic flush system can save a vast amountof water by reducing the flush volume from 3Ldown to just 1L and most importantly only flushesafter use. This flushing method is also the more hygienic option, especially in public places, so it makes sense all round.

And let’s not forget that handwashing is also a big contributor towater wastage – particularly in commercial premises – with taps left torun needlessly long after the user has left the room. While sensor tapshave been specified for this environment largely as a means of creatinga luxury finish rather than out of necessity, as water saving becomes ahuge issue within the building sector, specifiers are increasinglyrequired to consider the water saving qualities of such technology and make water saving much more of a priority.

Manufacturers are opening up new ways for specifiers to ensure theyhave ticked the water saving box without having to make any drastic

changes to the way they work. However, havingthe products at your disposal is one thing andhaving the know-how to ensure they areinstalled correctly is quite another, so investingin the relevant training has never been soimportant. In order to be truly water saving andtherefore, truly sustainable, these solutionsneed to be installed correctly by a fitter who isknowledgeable and experienced in both theproduct and his craft. For example, when usingefficient low flush volume cisterns for WCs, thedischarge pipe design and size needs to beconsidered – the ceramic specified should beone that is designed for low volumes. The samelevel of detail applies to electronicallycontrolled taps and flush systems in publicfacilities and only adequate training will teachyou how to make this possible.

Having a sound knowledge of how to fit suchsolutions is also crucial if installation times areto be kept to a minimum, so investing time intraining to ensure your installers are fully up tospeed will payback dividends in the long-term,particularly asBuildingRegulationsbecome ever-more stringentover issues ofsustainability.

Water saving forsustainable livingSpecifying sustainable, water saving plumbing solutions to reduce the amount of water that is quite literally flushed awayis becoming ever more crucial as climate change and populationgrowth takes hold. Here, Geberit’s product manager Victoria Willisexplores some of the options available to specifiers...

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For public washrooms in restaurants, bars, pubs and the like, consideration should also be given to urinals,

where opting for a urinal frame with an infra-red automatic flush system can save a vast amount of water

by reducing the flush volume from 3L down to just 1L and most importantly only flushes after use

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With hosepipe bans in place from April by seven watercompanies in south east and eastern England, the timehas come to invest in large capacity rainwater storagetanks. To promote saving on mains water use, the official

stance currently places great emphasis on changing our water usebehaviour by, for example, taking shorter showers and not leaving thewater running while we brush our teeth. We are also encouraged toinstall water efficient appliances such as slow running taps and low-flush WCs. This is all very commendable but it is a pity that not moreincentives are available encourage the take-up of rainwater harvestingas well.

Climate change, population growth plus our hunger for water-greedyappliances in the home have all put a great strain on our aged mainswater supply network. Even with modernisation, our mains watersupply will not be able to fulfil our needs in the future. Rainwaterharvesting could be a key way to supplement mains water supply. 30% of mains water goes down the toilet and, by using rainwater notonly for WCs but also for the washing machine and outdoors, we cansave 50% on mains water. Rainwater can be used for anywhere thatdoes not require drinking quality water.Installing a rainwater harvesting systemInstalling a rainwater harvesting system is not complicated. To harvestrainwater productively it is essential to invest in a large capacity storagetank. Most people now realise how quickly the typical 200L butt theyhave in their garden will run out in dry weather (20 watering cans’worth). Conversely, this same butt will overflow in a few minutes in atorrential downpour such as we tend to have in the summer nowadays.10,000L of rain can fall on an average family home roof in a shortstorm.

Obviously the bigger the tank, the less likely is the rainwater to runout in a dry spell. For homeowner use, tanks will typically range from2,000 to 7,000L .

For garden and other outdoor use, above ground tanks are a cheaperand easier option compared with below ground tanks, mainly becauseinstallation is cheaper as there is no hole to be dug. Underground tankshave two great advantages: the rainwater stays cool and fresh and thetank is out of the way.Current Government initiativesBuilding Regulations now force the private sector to take waterconsumption into consideration. Building Regulations Part G, whichcame into force in April 2010, requires that, “for any new dwelling, thepotential wholesome water consumption by persons occupying it mustnot exceed 125L per person per day.”

In the public sector, Level 3 of The Code of Sustainable Homes(maximum consumption of 105L a day) has been adopted for all social housing. Using rainwater during water shortagesThe Flood and Water Management Bill that came into force in April2010 gave water companies the right to impose stricter rules duringwater shortages. Before this Bill, hosepipe bans covered irrigation and washing private cars, but now – as large areas of England arediscovering – extends to include, amongst others, topping-up pools, hot tubs, ornamental ponds and fountains whether with hosepipes or permanent plumbing. Direct or indirect supply systemsRainwater is taken from the main storage tank to where it is neededfrom a choice of two distribution methods. With direct feed, a pressuresensitive pump in the storage tank maintains pressure on the rainwaterpipes typically to toilets, washing machines and for outdoor use. The pump will be activated whenever water is drawn.

With an indirect gravity feed system, the pump in the main storagetank supplies a header tank in the roof space, and the rainwater thengravity feeds to its destination.Energy-conscious indirect supply systemWhere progress has really been made in reducing power use by thepump, is in the development of a special header tank equipped withelectric float sensors so that the pump is activated to refill the tank only when it is completely empty rather than every time water is drawn.In this way, much less electricity is used. In fact, power costs with thisRain Director management system are estimated at only 1p per personper day.Encouragement to use rainwater harvestingThere are many variables to take into account to make accurateassessments of payback periods. Water companies’ charges varyconsiderably, and so will the amount of rainwater used. The figure usedis a 50% reduction in mains water consumption. Payback periods canbe six years or more, but with waterbills already set to rise by 8.8% nextyear, this time will lessen.

Encouraging consumers to use water-efficient appliances inconjunction with rainwater harvestingwill make using less mains water amore attractive proposition andachieve the ultimate aim of reducingmains water use.

Rainwater harvesting –a necessityWith the Environment Agency andDEFRA declaring much of southernand eastern England officially in astate of drought, there has neverbeen a more appropriate time toconsider the efficient harvestingof rainwater. Marcus Bicknell ofRainwater Harvesting explainshow systems are easily installedand discusses their water andmoney saving benefits...

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Images:

Top Left: This shallow rectangular tank is easy to install and suitable

for locations where it is difficult to dig a deep hole.

Above: A Rain Director rainwater harvesting system where

the pump in the underground tank sends the

rainwater to a header tank which then

gravity feeds down to the appliances.

Pump use is reduced to the minimum.

Right: Components of a typical

direct supply system with

pump, filter and mains

back-up facility.

Far Right: A 2,700L Carat

tank being installed.

In a normal water table,

no concrete is needed, just gravel.

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Not all plumbing systems are the same. To be more precise,not all plastic plumbing systems are the same. In the past,push-fit has been perceived as having enormous benefits in terms of ease of use and speed of installation – but there

is one large drawback – it just isn’t as secure. Many professionals havestayed true to copper systems for precisely this reason. There is alsothe aesthetic consideration that push-fit systems are undeniably largerand less discreet; another reason, in the past, toopt for copper.

Times have changed, however, and thepolybutene system has brought together some ofplastic’s best attributes, while designing out its weaknesses.It is now well worth taking a serious look at a new way of installingplumbing.

Polybutene systems are not just quicker to fit than copper, they arealso installed without heat, using the ClampSeal method, which createsa sturdy, cold-clamped joint which doesn’t leak. It is actually veryrobust indeed, and in a housing situation it stands up extremely well toknocks from buggies, wheelchairs, vacuum cleaners and ride-on toys.Polybutene pipe, which has a similar slender profile to copper, can alsobe painted so that it blends with any décor.

To prove the point on strength, a recent demonstration involved apiece of pipe which was clamped into a loop and used to tow a 3.85tonne forklift truck with a car. The pipe stretched, but the joint didn’tbreak apart. The handbrake was then applied to the forklift – obviouslyfar more punishment than a pipe would normally receive in either adomestic or a commercial setting. Eventually, the pipe stretched to

more than double its originallength and snapped, but the jointitself still held firm. (You can see

this on Youtube if you search forButeline.)

The ClampSeal method is muchfaster than soldering, but the

absence of heat is a huge advantagein itself. Not only does this mean that

there’s no need for a heat certificatewhen working on site; it also means there’s no

cut off time after which work must stop. Using acold clamping method, you can install

polybutene pipework all dayas no cooling down is required.

In real terms, you doublethe available time for installationand can complete most projects in half thetime, without making any compromise on quality. And, as we all know,time is money.

Another incentive to use polybutene over copper is added security.The news is full of instances of copper theft, which only seems to beincreasing. Copper pipework is undeniably a target, and not just fromstores and work vehicles. An alarming number of instances of the theftof installed pipework are appearing in the press. Polybutene doesn’thave the same attraction for thieves. In refurbishment or new buildproperties which are unoccupied for any length of time, this is a distinctadvantage, especially as at certain stages of construction it is difficultto secure some buildings.

The polybutene approach is new to the UK but it isn’t untested. In New Zealand, where the method originates, Australia, Malaysia and other parts of the world, it already has a 30-year track record of robust, leak-free service, and is frequently the method of choice.Crimping and clamping are very popular in Europe; in fact in mostEuropean countries, push-fit never really caught on. Installers simplywent from copper systems to crimping or clamping. Some of these stillhave a few drawbacks; largely that in most systems fittings still havemoving parts, so you have more potential for losing or damaging partson site. These losses may be small, but they can hold you up whenyou’re trying to get ahead, and slight damage can go unnoticed, givingyou a compromised joint, despite the skill of the installer.

The polybutene-based system helps to eliminate installer errorthrough the simplicity of its one-piece fittings and simple handclamping method. The system has no o-rings or pipe inserts whichensures it has a long life, with guarantees of more than 25 years on the system and 50 year durability on the polybutene pipe. Due to its construction, polybutene pipe is also completely immune to limescale build up.

With so much emphasis on newtechnology and renewable heatingsolutions, all of which requireconsiderable investment, it’s a bit of a mystery why we haven’t yetconvinced every specifier to put as much energy into exploring thepossibilities of new plumbingsystems.

When plastic does you creditMuch care is given to specifying boilers, radiators and renewabletechnologies when it comes to building or refurbishing homes. But we’re missing a trick if we don’t give equal consideration to theplumbing system that connects them all, says Gary Fisher, generalmanager of Buteline UK...

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DALLMER’S FAST TRAP, THE FLEXIBLEONE-PIECE SHOWER WASTE

Now available fromDallmer Ltd.,is the FastTrap, a one piecedrain for wetrooms ontimber, in solid floors andalso for installation in screed.While this latest addition to theextensive Dallmer product list is ideal fornew-build situations, the FastTrap, with aheight of only 100mm, has proved particularlypopular for installation in older properties wherelack of build up height has to be overcome.Testedto a flow rate of 45 l/m, the new trap is designedfor use with the latest high-powered showers.

The FastTrap can be used on plywood decks or with solid floors andhas a height adjustability of up to 46mm for the floor finish – enoughto allow for anything frommarble tomosaics. For use in screedTisto-anchors have been incorporated in the base plate to providepermanent adhesion and the trap, in a high quality polypropylenebody, can be used with brush-on or layermembrane.A‘vertical’version of the trap is available with a height adjustable grating and aDN 50 vertical outlet and is offered with a 304 grade Stainless Steelgrating in either 95mm square or 120mm square size.The couplingshave DN50 compression joints with a solvent weld socket.The traphasABS connectors and the 120mm square grate is available in ABSas well as top quality Stainless Steel.

The FastTrap ismanufactured from high quality materials throughout,is easy to fit and fully efficient in use.

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4 NORMANWAY, LAVENHAM, SUDBURY, SUFFOLK, CO10 9PY.

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RANGE GROWS EVEN FURTHERAshworth has furtherincreased its offering of BonneyForge valves, giving customerseven more choice and flexibility. The valves are availablethroughout its branches withstock held at the distributor’s Manchester branch. Bonney Forge is an industryleader in manufacturing forged steel fittings and unions, branch connections,forged steel valves, cast steel valves and specialty products. Ashworth haspreviously supplied Bonney Forge’s high quality valves and was keen to furtherincrease its offering to give customers further choice and availability, providing aneven better service. Ashworth’s range of Bonney Forge valves now includes themanufacturer’s Forged Steel (Grade A105N) Gate, Globe and Check valves. The valves are available in sizes ½” to 2”, in a class 800 rating and with the choiceof either socket weld, screwed BSP or screwed NPT connections. In addition, in sizes ½” to 1½”, with a rating class of 150 and 300, the products are availablewith a flanged ANSI RF connection.

GEBERIT TOWERS ABOVE THE RESTGeberit’s expertise in providing piping,drainage and bathroom systems wascalled into action on a prestigiousresidential development in Belfast. The Obel Tower stands at 28 storeyshigh, making it the tallest building in the city and features £100,000 worth of Geberit materials within its iconicstructure. Contractor, BlackbourneMechanical, specified several Geberitproducts for use on site, due to the easeof installation, reliability and durabilitythat they offered. Particularly suitable for use in tall buildings due to its

superior environmental and acoustic properties, as well as being easierto install than metal alternatives, Geberit’s HDPE piping was chosenalongside the manufacturer’s Geberit Sovent soil and waste drainagesystem. The Geberit Sovent fitting is a single stack drainage systemdesigned specifically for use in high rise buildings. Developed tosubstantially increase the performance of a soil and waste drainagesystem, Geberit Sovent eliminates the need for a separate vent stack and reduces the diameter of the stacks in high-rise buildings. The speciallydesigned branch inlet fitting also reduces the pneumaticpressure fluctuations in stacks, preventing the syphonage of traps.“Geberit products offered significant design advantages with innovationover alternative traditional methods and we were able to solve significant

drainage issues with the Sovent drainage system, enabling the project to beapproved by Building Control,” explained Giles Hill, mechanical director atBlackbourne Mechanical. Alongside the piping and drainage system Geberitalso supplied more than 330 concealed dual-flush cisterns.

YEOMAN GOES XLYeoman Rainguard's XL Aluminiumrainwater system excelled in value formoney, aesthetic appearance and easeof installation when it was recentlychosen as a replacement for old castiron pipes and gutters. Following thedemolition of an old farmhouse, thebricks were reclaimed to build a largernew family home. XL gutters and pipesreplaced the original cast iron rainwatersystem which had fallen into disrepairand helped to retain the essentialcharacter of both the house and the original outbuildings which wererenovated into garages and an office.

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EASIER INSTALLATION FOR RAINWATER HARVESTINGAre you looking for a rainwater harvesting system that’s easier to install and maintain?A system incorporating the WISY vortex filter offers both these benefits, and is exclusiveto Rainharvesting Systems. This robust filter can withstand the weight of vehiclespassing directly above, hence an external protective chamber is unnecessary and on-site installation is more straight-forward. An internal, vertical mesh uses gravity toremove debris from the rainwater, preventing the filter from clogging up and resulting in easier maintenance. Rainharvesting Systems draws on over 15 years of experience in designing and supplying water-saving technology. Whether you need to save moneyon a school’s water bills, supply water for large scale industrial processes, or want tocombine cutting-edge sustainability design with the needs of the modern living, the company can design a system to meet your needs. Cardiff Bus Depot, AdnamsBrewery, and Southampton University are examples of places benefitting from highquality systems that meet environmental performance targets and keep maintenanceto a minimum.

UPPING THE ANTEMarley Plumbing and Drainagehas further expanded its portfolio ofunderground drainage systems withthe addition of a large diameter optionto its Quantum Highway range ofsurface water drainage products.Particularly suited to road and railinstallations, the large diameterQuantum pipes are now available inthree extended sizes: 375, 450 and600mm, offering greater choice forhigh volume applications. All of thepipes are available in solid, half slottedand fully slotted versions.

In addition to the larger pipediameters, an extended selection ofbranches and bends have been addedto the collection, to further enhancethe scope of application. The newadditions include 45 and 90° branchesand bends in a variety of sizes. A practical alternative to concrete orclay products, the large diameterQuantum range is manufactured inHigh Density Polyethylene (HDPE),which delivers a number of technicaland environmental advantages.Extremely strong and durable, thelightweight HDPE product is easier to transport, handle and install thantraditional materials – resulting inquicker and more profitable contracts.In addition, the range can easily be cutto the required length on site andrequires minimal jointing.

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BREAKING NEW GROUNDHydro Internationalis launching the Hydro- Brake Optimum, anew flow control that represents a major advance in vortex technology.Hydro- Brake Optimum promises to set new performance standards andachieve significant construction cost savings. The Hydro-Brake Optimumdispenses with the need to choose from a range of sizes and types andinstead offers built-in flexibility to size each unit for absolute fit. From nowon, one type of Hydro-Brake, the Hydro-Brake Optimum, will perfectlybalance flow rates and surface water storage requirements to suit eachdrainage project. The ultimate flexibility in Hydro-Brake Optimum unit sizingenables fine-tuning according to the site priorities. For example, it may beimportant to maximise hydraulic performance, or to choose a morecompact design to account for site constraints such as pipe diameter, or for chamber retrofit. Hydro-Brake Optimum has received independentaccreditation for its performance and design from both the BBA and WRc.

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HARMER ROOF DRAINAGE – THE NEWAND IMPROVED RANGE FROM ALUMASCAlumasc has significantly expanded its Harmer Roof Drainage range,making it the most comprehensive offer on the market from a singlemanufacturer.

With the additionof new productsand their newDrainageCalculator,Alumasc’s Harmerbrand offersbenefits to allprofessionalsinvolved in thedesign andspecification ofrainwater and roofdrainage products.

Alumasc’s Harmer brand is already the leading name in flat roofdrainage, and the range is suited to different roof types includingstructural concrete, metal deck, timber deck, warm roof, cold roof,green roof and inverted roof. All products feature premium qualitymaterials chosen for their inherent strength and durability, for ease ofinstallation and long-life service. The introduction of a comprehensiverange of cast iron rainwater outlets creates a competitive choice fordesigners who have a preference for cast iron drainage products. Thenew range of outlets provides for inverted and warm roof constructionwhilst improving fire safety as well as accommodating wheel loadcapacities to meet the requirements for car park and podium deckdrainage applications.

For further details on Alumasc Harmerdrainage systems or to download the

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Tap contamination by Pseudomonasbacteria has become a major concernwithin the healthcare sector. It is thehighest cause of intensive-care related

pneumonia infections, and may account forapproximately 10% of healthcare acquired infections. The recent, tragic infant fatalities at the RoyalJubilee Maternity Hospital in Belfast were causedby Pseudomonas, where the contamination wastraced back to taps installed in the neo-natal unit.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a small bacillus, orrod-shaped bacterium which is highly mobile dueto its tail (flagellum). It occurs naturally in water,damp soil and on plant surfaces, and can be found on the skin, upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tractof healthy individuals. However, in healthy people, thespread of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is relatively lowand the immune system can easily combat theinfection. It proliferates more readily in people withweakened immune systems, hospital patients andpeople taking antibiotics, causing infection insurgical wounds, burn sites or in the lungs.

Taps become contaminated through manual contact,retro-contamination i.e. when replacing filters, or splash-back. The bacteria adhere to the biofilm found in the pipework, and thrive where there is oxygen and watertemperatures between 4-46°C. Since tap surfaces are in constant contact with water and oxygen, they providean ideal environment for bacteria to proliferate.

The battle against bacterial developmentrequires action on four fronts: disinfection of thetap and its mechanism; eliminating niches where bacteria can adhere; preventing cross-contamination and flushinginstallations to prevent water stagnation. Tap designsmust factor-in all of these elements if contamination and colonisation is to be controlled effectively. Disinfection (Fig 1 and Fig 2)Cleaning and disinfection regimes differ depending on the age of the installation and the sensitivity of theenvironment. However, as a preventative measure,cleaning taps in a de-scaling solution will reduce biofilmbuild-up and remove any scale deposits where bacteriacan thrive. If water samples reveal a high bacterial count,taps should be immediately disinfected as a curativemeasure. This can be simplified by installingtaps, which are specifically designed to bequickly and easily removed without shutting-off the water supply, ensuring that cleaningand disinfection protocols can take place withminimal disruption. In highly sensitive areassuch as hospital burns units, taps with disposablebayonet spouts can be regularly replaced beforecolonisation occurs.

Eliminating bacterial niches (Fig 3 and Fig 4)Traditionally, cast brass taps have rough interiorswith niches where bacteria can adhere andproliferate. By changing the casting process,

manufacturers are able to produce mixers and taps withcompletely smooth interiors. As a result, bacteria areunable to attach to surfaces and are flushed through the

tap instead. A study undertaken in June 2010 shows that, inconstant conditions, the contamination of taps with smoothinteriors by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is 14 times slower

than for taps with rough interiors. Avoiding cross-contamination (Fig 5)

Hands are the primary means of transferring bacteria in healthcare environments and one of the first control

measures is to reinforce hand hygiene. Taps that arespecifically designed for the healthcare sector, i.e. forsurgical washing, patient accommodation, or careprofessionals, have optimised spout heights and lengths tofacilitate thorough hand washing. An increased drop height

also reduces the risk of contaminated water splashingback onto the spout. Moreover, self-closing, knee-operated or long lever taps also limit opportunities forcross-contamination by eliminating manual contact. Automatic duty flush (Fig 6 and Fig 7)If a sink or washbasin is unused for prolonged periodsof time, water in the pipe work is not renewed,

increasing the risk that bacteria will colonise andproliferate. However, if taps (and showers) are usedevery day, the risk of colonisation is significantlyreduced. Installing an electronic tap with aprogrammed duty flush will ensure a regular flow of

water, even at remote points-of-use. A 45 secondpurge every 24 hours after the last use avoids system deadlegs through lack of use, and refreshes the water in thesystem.

Pseudomonas bacteria can never be eradicated, but theycan be controlled, even in the most sensitive healthcareenvironments. A concerted attack on the sources ofcontamination by eliminating safe havens for bacteria,facilitating cleaning and disinfection regimes and optimisingtap ergonomics will all contribute to the fight againstbacterial proliferation and reduce the threat of hospitalacquired infection for even the most severely immuno-compromised patients.

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BIOCLIPSINGLE LEVER SEQUENTIAL MIXER

Tel.: 01491 824449 Email: [email protected] www.douglasdelabie.co.uk

Since 1860, Delabie have been designing specialist watercontrols for the healthcare sector. The BIOCLIP Single LeverSequential mixer provides a preventative and curative solution in the fight against contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Designed to prevent bacterial growth - Easily removed for disinfection- Smooth body and spout interior, reducing bacterial niches- Hygienic flow straightener minimises scale deposits

Maximum anti-scalding safety- Opens and closes with cold water, reducing the risk of scalding- Temperature from cold water to 40°C- Maximum temperature limiter locked at 40°C- Thermostatic sequential cartridge ensures stable temperatures

Ergonomic design- Increased drop height reduces splash back- Longer spout for improved user comfort- Smooth, long lever operation suitable for the elderly and disabled

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SETTING THE TRENDTREND is an exciting, newtechnological quartz worksurfaceand flooring collection developed by COMPAC that incorporatesimportant new shapes and coloursinvolving a new design approach –adding magic and alchemy to createa balanced collection that is warmand friendly, where simplicity andpurity are its hallmarks. COMPAC believes that the TREND Collection isecologically superior in its manufacture and composition to any other quartzworksurface on the market and has been designed for healthy living – wherecolour and texture contribute to an equilibrate feeling. COMPAC’s renownedengineering skills have achieved a zero porosity worksurface without the need for antibacterial chemicals to deliver a completely healthy surface. TREND setsthe trend by offering a collection of five beautiful, cool colours – tailored to thetastes of the discerning consumer where colour is not only a state of mind butmore of a lifestyle.

BECO GOES ECOBeko has published a new brochureto promote the energy-savingfeatures of its extensive Built-InCollection. The 20-page, full colourbrochure – printed on recycledpaper – is targetted at specifiers,housebuilders and contractors whoare under increasing pressure tosource and install energy-efficientkitchen appliances. Following theopening message of greaterperformance and energy efficiency,the brochure explains the company’s long-term commitment to productsustainability and environmentally responsible manufacturing. The brochurethen demonstrates the company’s green credentials through reference to

various models within the Built-In Collection, including low water usageand low energy rated dishwashers, as well as the A+ energy ratedrefrigeration range, and an A -30% rated oven. This easy-to-use,informative brochure also refers to Beko’s Energy Saving TrustRecommended certification, as well as several prestigious awardsrecently won by the company in recognition of its ongoing efforts in the design and production of energy-saving appliances for the kitchen.“Low energy consumption is the key to appliance specification today,”said Bob Abbott, Beko’s national sales manager for built-in appliances.“Manufacturers, builders and specifiers are all under growing pressureto provide highly affordable low energy/low water consumption

products of ever-increasing efficiency. Beko works with the trade to help allthose involved meet the stringent controls of the Code for Sustainable Homes,and our energy-efficient Built-In Collection plays a major role in helping themto achieve that goal.”

NEW CLASSICO COLLECTIONCaesarStone has launched theClassico collection featuring three new colours, 4255 Crème Brule, 4230 Shitake, and 4260 Cocoa Fudge.The 2012 range consists of 28 colours,with literature and samples availablenow. CaesarStone has four collections:the Classico colour range, Supremo,the one-of-a-kind collection, Motivo,with a textured finish and Concetto, a semi-precious stones collection.CaesarStone's quartz surfacecollections are suitable for virtually any interior surface from kitchencountertops and bathroom vanities to wall panelling and interior furniture.All CaesarStone’s quartz surfaceproducts are manufactured from up to 93% quartz and high-qualitypolymer resins and pigments that are compacted under intensevibration, vacuum, and pressure into dense, non-porous slabs.

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GOING GREEN WITH BUSHBOARDBushboard’s laminate splashbacks now include a zingy new lime green option thatcombines fashion and functionality with the practicality of a seamless laminate surface onthe areas between worktops and wall units and, as shown here, on a hob panel. Launchedlast Summer as part of the Omega range update, this colour is bang on trend for Spring/Summer 2012. Lime Green, together with Rose Pink and Florida Orange offerthree, high-gloss laminate options that capture the current trend for colour pops andstrong contrast. They mirror the look of polished glass but retail more affordably at £50per linear metre, around a third of the price of glass. They also have the advantage ofvisually transforming a kitchen, while being easy to maintain with just a simple wipe down. Fresh and fashionable, the Lime Green splashbacks are available in two sizes of 3,000 x600 x 8mm and 1,500 x 1,200 x 8mm giving the flexibility for midway areas and hobpanels. They are very easy to install with simple joinery skills and can be fixed in place andjoints can be professionally finished using Bushboard’s BB Complete range of colour-matched adhesives.

A TOUCH OF CLASSNew from Carron Phoenix forSpring/Summer 2012 and launched at KBB in March, is the Silhouetteglass sink available in black andfeaturing contemporary design lines.Aimed at the top end of the market,this classy sink follows the increasinglypopular trend for coloured sinks ingranite and ceramic which design sowell with dark coloured worktops andblack appliances. The Silhouette glasssink enhances Carron Phoenix’spremium offer and reaffirms its abilityto appeal to all sectors of the market –from entry level to top end.

With an RRP of £675, this stylish sink is available in a 1.5 bowl left and right-handed model. The Silhouettecombines a glass frame, fused withtwo undermount stainless steel bowls,for a stylish take on material mix while also being superbly practical.The frame has a low profile perimeterand features sandblasted glass drainergrooves which give a smart contrastdetail against the smooth polishedglass surface. Silhouette measures1,000 x 535mm overall with thestainless steel full bowl and half bowlmeasuring 400 x 340 x 200mm and400 x 177 x 140mm respectively andfits a 600mm cabinet. This fashionstatement sink is supplied with thenew Revolution waste and overflow kitas standard and like all Carron Phoenixsinks is guaranteed for life.

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SILENCE IS GOLDENThe Silentia range ofintegrated soft close hingesfeaturing 12mm cup drillingfrom SALICE remains apopular choice forperformance and durability.Specifically designed tocombine functionality and style, the Silentia range provides silent andsmooth closing action for all types of furniture doors. In addition, it isavailable for the full range of applications – angled, wide opening and blind corner specification. Salice’s Futura range of concealed drawerrunners is suitable for all drawer opening applications, both with part andfull extension on the cabinet side. Choice of soft-close and push-to-open,ensures that Futura will be the right drawer runner for almost any unit. To further reinforce SALICE’s impressive product offering, the Bortoluzzi co-planar sliding door system is proving a real head turner in the style stakes.

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SIMPLIFYING TOILETINGThe drive towards inclusivity for elderly and disabledpeople has seen a raft of new legal requirements anddirectives for good practice in toilet provision. To helpspecifiers better understand the requirements,beyond Building Regulations Approved Document M,Total Hygiene has published a white paper:Accessible Toilets, Bathrooms and Washrooms.“We go to the toilet on average eight times a day.Research shows people make a conscious decisionnot to go somewhere if they feel they cannot spend a penny in an appropriate, clean environment, so itmakes sound commercial and moral sense to ensure toilet facilities outside thehome are properly specified, designed and installed,” said Robin Tuffley, TotalHygiene marketing manager. “Everyone knows about Document M, which is beingrevised in 2013, but few specifiers are aware of the raft of additional guidancewhich is either a legal requirement or good practice. The white paper covers allthe new documents, and simplifies the requirements in one place. To furtherfacilitate appropriate specification, specifiers can link directly through to eachappropriate reference source from the white paper on Total Hygiene’s website.

TOP-NOTCH TIMBERIDS has updated its popularTuscan solid wood worktoprange with two exciting newtimber finishes and one ofthe industry’s finestspecifications for beingenvironmentally friendly. The range offers nine timbersin total including Cherry,Country Beech, Iroko, Maple,Oak, Prime Beech andWalnut with two new timbersin Brown Ash and Bamboo in the premium 40mm thickness. Brown Ash offersa warm yellow tone and appealing wide grain that gives the worktop an elegantappearance which, like oak, can work well with a range of doors and interiorstyles. It is available in 3,000/4,000 x 650mm worksurfaces and a 2,400 x950mm breakfast bar. The other newcomer is Bamboo which boasts thehighest environmental credentials around. Naturally renewable, grown inabundance and 100% sustainable, Bamboo not only ticks all the boxes forbeing environmentally kind, but also offers an interesting design alternative

to the usual timbers. The horizontal surface combines warm coloration withgentle knots and this is complemented by the edge detail of the worktopwhich features a block effect created by the layering of the pressed

bamboo. Bamboo is available in a 3,000 x 650mm worksurface and a2,400 x 900mm breakfast bar. Respect for the environment is a keyfeature of the range reflecting IDS’s commitment not to buy timberfrom countries that do not comply with international agreements or

fundamentally sound forestry practices.

HAND CRAFTED ELEGANCEShaws has been producing fireclaysinks for over 115 years from its factoryin Darwen, Lancashire. Each sink ishand crafted and the range sells theworld over which is testament to itsquality. The company has an extensiverange and vast experience in providingheavy duty, white glazed commercialfireclay for use in schools, hospitals,laboratories, public buildings,institutions and nursing homes. Fireclayis a traditional robust material whichcan be used in many areas and isdesigned to withstand heavy use.Products include heavyweight Butlersinks, eight sizes of Belfast sinks, labsinks, practical floor or wall mountedcleaners sinks with stainless steelbucket gratings, plus many other sinks.

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TAP INTO PEGLERAs European boutique stylebathrooms become increasingpopular, the manufacturer behind therenowned Francis Pegler range hasincorporated concealed bathroomsystems and increased its tapcollections to satisfy demand. The Francis Pegler Bathroom taprange has now been classified intothree distinct categories – Designer,Modern and Traditional. Each categoryboasts a comprehensive range of tapsthat reflect the section in which theysit. The two new ranges Adorn andStrata Blade are featured within theDesigner and Modern collections. TheFrancis Pegler Adorncollection is asymphony ofcircles, cylindersand curves thatencompass a widediameter spout witha contrasting pencil likesingle lever control. Thepolished chrome finishoffers a stylish functionalityto this side action, singlelever, modern range.

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GUIDING THE WAYIN WASHROOMDESIGNFun and subtle digitallyprinted High PressureLaminate (HPL) from ABETLAMINATI has been used to impressive effect at WestQuay shoppingcentre in Southampton. In addition to the digitally printed panels, HPL from Abet’s Legni woodgrain range was also used. This dark Wengè Congooffered a balance to the bright blue digitally printed chevron pattern. Digital Print is an interesting option and is suitable for this type ofdemanding design-led application because it offers the opportunity toreproduce photographic images and almost any design directly into thelaminate. As with all the High Pressure Laminates from ABET LAMINATI,both Digital Print and Legni are suitable for this type of heavy-dutyapplication. The laminates meet or exceed all European and Britishperformance standards for resistance to wear, heat, moisture, impact and scratching.


Bushboard are Top of the Class!The Priory Community School – an Academy Trust (PCSA), is a co-educational Community School and Technology Collegeserving over 1200 students aged 11-16 in the Weston-Super-Mare area. The school recently undertook a six million poundrefurbishment scheme to bring their facilities into the 21st century.

Bristol building surveyors, the Building Consultancy, redesigned the school’s toilet block to provide a safe, clean andcontemporary washroom environment which minimised opportunities for bullying and anti social behaviour. The result wasan open washroom which could be easily supervised by school staff, furnished with Bushboard’s HiZone cubicles to ensurestudents had the necessary privacy.

‘We have always found Bushboard to be attentive and efficient whilst offering a great quality product,’ explained MarkBrothwell of the Building Consultancy. ‘We know that HiZone cubicles offer complete privacy, which was exactly what weneeded to complement the open, unisex design of the main washroom area.’

The systemwas completed with Bushboard’s market-leading Ready PlumbedModulesTM (RPM). The rigid aluminium framedsystem reduces on site installation time, providing the perfect solution for projects where time is short and deadlines are critical.

‘We always place students first and it was essential that the new washrooms were of the highest quality,’ reports Principal, Neville Coles. ‘And Bushboard provided exactly that!’

For further details of Bushboard’s range of washrooms visit www.bushboard-washrooms.co.ukor call 01536 533620.

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HERITAGE FOR ALLA £35m project that formspart of a World HeritageSite is truly accessible to all through investment in anew toilet. Social enterpriseHeartlands Cornwall willdeliver a cultural space forthe local community andvisitors, combining areas inwhich to live, play, work and learn, across 19 acres of disused mine land which is part of the Cornwall & West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. To ensure Heartlands Cornwall can be enjoyed by everyone, the developmentteam has had a Changing Places toilet installed next to the disabled car parkingspaces. Installed by Total Hygiene, the room has adequate space in thechanging area for the user and up to two carers, a height adjustable adult sizedchanging bench and tracking/mobile hoist. The provision of a Changing Placestoilet is good practice under BS8300:2009, BS6465-4 and the Department ofTransport’s code of practice for accessible train station design.

WOODEN FLOORING FOR KITCHENSWith the trend for open plan living, wood flooring delivers a fashionable andaesthetically appealing look for thekitchen, while offering many of the samefeatures and benefits of laminate, ceramicand vinyl flooring. Says Neil Smith, flooringdirector at International DecorativeSurfaces: “As the kitchen becomes theheart of the home, wood flooring is a goodoption because it creates warmth andwelcome, while also being fit for purpose.”Tuscan Elite flooring is suitable for akitchen environment as it features a lacquered finish, air-dried for 48-hoursoffering unrivalled durability and performance. During this process, the stainand lacquer penetrate into the surface finish of the board giving a morenatural, less processed look and a more pleasing aesthetic. Tested to theEuropean standards of EN13329 and EN 02409 respectively, the AD48 lacquer,when tested against conventional oil finishes, is proven to be more abrasionand scratch resistant. It also features the Välinge drop loc system, meaning itcan be fitted 40% faster as a floating floor compared to a click or tongue andgroove option. With a premium product specification, Tuscan Elite offers thebenefits of speed and ease of installation, with boards simply dropped andlocked into position. There is no forced locating of the joints using tappingblocks or hammers which minimises the risk of damage to the boards duringinstallation. Tuscan Elite also offers the flexibility as a floating or stick-downfloor and comes with a 25-year residential warranty. The Tuscan portfoliooffers 47 flooring effects with a wide choice of species, textures and boardwidths for complete design freedom for today’s interiors. It is available ex-stock nationwide from IDS’s eleven branches.

STYLE AND SPACE A new range of washrooms fromKomfort Workspace combines high-end design and engineering to create aunique offering to the commercialwashroom market. Followingsubstantial market research, whichunveiled a series of trends includingLED lighting, sustainability and waterconservation concerns, geometricshapes, and a desire for full privacy,Komfort crafted the new washroomsrange, bringing comfort, luxury andprivacy to the commercial space. Keyto the whole range is the specialistengineering of Integrated PlumbingSystem (IPS) – a self-supportingmodule made from 1.6mm thickgalvanised steel, fully adjustable forheight, plumb and level. The result is apre-plumbed duct wall, whichimproves on-site handling and vastlyreduces install time.

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COMPACT DELUXE WC JOINS RAKRIMLESS RANGERAK Ceramics has introduced a new close-coupled family toilet to its range ofrimless WC’s. Suitable for hygiene-conscious consumers, the toilet has no hiddenrim to harbour germs, allowing easy cleaning of the whole surface. It also featuresa taller, 45cm comfort height, as well as dual 4/2.5L flush, which reduces waterconsumption by a third. Previously only available within healthcare settings, the new RAKRIMLESS Compact Deluxe is fully compliant with the WaterRegulations Approved Scheme (WRAS). No ledges or rims ensure that water is fully protected round to the front of the bowl. Upon flushing, water is directedfrom three separate jets, reaching every part of the bowl below the distributoroutlet. The contoured shape is easy to clean and the need to direct expensiveproducts under a rim is eliminated. It has a small footprint, curved contemporarydesign and a soft close wrap over seat. Fully back-to-wall and open back formats,with soft close wrap over seats, are also available, in addition to extended HTM64-compliant designs for wheelchair users and healthcare environments.

NEW LAMINATEWALLPANELLINGLaminate and wetroom are notnormally two words you would puttogether. In fact they sound like aticking time bomb waiting to go off. Yet Bushboard has brought togethera waterproof substrate, high pressurelaminate and a bespoke glue systemthat can create a full wall-to-ceilingwalk-in shower area that is guaranteedto be as stylish as it is 100%waterproof. Nuance panelling is basedon a patented substrate, exclusive toBushboard, which is inherently 100%waterproof.

It automatically repels any moistureingress and does not require sealant to make it water-resistant. Even cuttingand drilling to fit shower valves andaccessories does not affect the water-tightness of the product. And, instead ofextrusions to trap the panels at floorlevel, they can simply be butted up tothe floor tiles and sealed with a singlebead of Bushboard’s Completeadhesive, forming a neat andwaterproof joint. Nuance comes with a15-year guarantee and is available in 33 laminate designs embracing keytrends.

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SAVE WATER AND ENERGYThe Equi-Flow automatic showerflow limiter from Arrow Valvesis especially designed to be fittedto a standard shower hose orfixed head, saving water andenergy. The Equi-Flow isespecially effective on multipleoccupancy buildings, where it isdesigned to balance the system,thereby eliminating water starvation at peak times. When the limiter is fitted to showers on all floors of a building the shower maximum flow rate is thesame throughout the building despite the varying demand and supplypressures. The Equi-Flow is chrome plated and available with four differentflow rates offering 0.07, 0.1, 0.13 or 0.17L/S. To enable compliance with theWater Regulations, a version incorporating a backflow preventing DoubleCheck Valve is also available.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

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The increasing number ofclaims caused by pitchedroof defects has recently been highlighted by NHBC.

Over half of all claims againstBuildmark warranties in 2010 relateddirectly to pitched roofs, with newfigures showing the proportion ofpitched roof claims continuing to riseeven further – now accounting foralmost two thirds of all claims. This accounts for over £11m of NHBC’sannual claims spend, but the total costto industry is probably many timesgreater, with conservative estimatesindicating a likely cost of more than£30m to the industry as a whole.

In a bid to reverse this trend, NHBC’stechnical team, with assistance frombuilders on the Standards ReviewGroup, Scottish and Northern IrelandTechnical Committees, the HomeBuilders’ Federation and the NationalFederation of Roofing Contractors havecompletely reviewed the content ofStandards Chapter 7.2 Pitched Roofs and identified a number ofpragmatic changes aimed at improving standards and quality, and indue course reducing the number and cost of defects and claims.The right mortar mixThe roofing mortar mix should be 1:3 cement:sand with plasticiser, with the mix based on sharp sand with soft sand added to achieve good workability. The sand content should not exceed two parts softsand to one part sharp sand.

Because sands will vary, roofers can make slight adjustments toaccommodate regional differences. However, the proportion of sharpsand must not be less than one third of the total sand content.Additionally, builders should no longer use adapted mixes, e.g. silomixes with additional cement content, or factory produced retardedmortars.

Another change to the revised chapter addresses mortar placementto verges, which NHBC has seen to be susceptible to the effects offreeze/thaw action.Addressing tile fixing issuesWhere ridge and hip tiles are bedded on mortar to rolled tiles,concealed or decorative dentil tiles should be fully bedded into all joints in excess of 25mm thick.

For many years it has been traditional to bed ridge and hip tiles inmortar to secure them to the roof, but experience shows that pitchedroofs will be subject to some movement during the early life of theproperty. Mortar is generally not tolerant of that movement and caneasily crack or de-bond, making ridge and hip tiles vulnerable whensubjected to high winds.

The revised chapter therefore requires mechanical fixing for all ridgeand hip tiles, which will greatly reduce the risk of tile-bonding failure.

Additionally, it provides more detailed guidance for builders on theissue of verge arrangements, including the suitability of tiles and theacceptable overhang, the positioning of the undercloak and tile batten,together with guidance on tile fixing.

This guidance, combined with the aforementioned revised mortarmixes and clarification of the tile batten length, should greatly reducethe risk of claims where wet systems are used.Reducing defects and claimsExplaining the reasons for the changes, Graham Perrior, group head of standards and technical, said: “Since we highlighted the increasingnumber of claims caused by pitched roof defects at the start of theyear, we have completely reviewed the content of Standards Chapter7.2 focussing on the real problem areas that were causing the mostsignificant claims.

“Alongside the issue of Technical Extra’s, we have held a number ofextremely popular training seminars, provided in-company courses forsite managers and supervisors and have added a three session seriesto The Learning Hub on pitched roof coverings aimed especially atconstruction staff.

“We envisage that the revised Chapter 7.2 will make a real differencein lowering the number of defects and claims related to pitched roofs,which, in turn, will provide homeowners and the industry withincreased confidence that long-term satisfactory performance ofpitched roofs will be achieved.”

The revised chapter will come into effect for every NHBC registeredhome whose foundations are concreted on or after 1 January 2012,however, given the extent of problems currently experienced withpitched roofs, it is anticipated that builderswould want to adopt the changes withimmediate effect.

Visit www.nhbc.co.uk to download the latest

Technical Extra and the revised Chapter 7.2,

or to discover more on the range of learning

and development opportunities available.

Changes are afoot...The National House Building Council (NHBC) explains therecent revisions to Standards Chapter 7.2 Pitched Roofsand what they mean for the long-term performance of pitched roofs...

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Market evolutionThe UK landscape was once a predictable vision of buildingsconstructed to reflect the materials available in particular areas.Innovations in logistics, cladding materials and a strong demand fromclients for increasingly stylish external envelopes, has given architectsgreater design freedom and led to an influx of builds that incorporate a greater range of products.

The roofing and/or building envelope contractor is now expected to deliver these complex builds while ensuring their long termperformance. This can often mean working with a wider range offaçade materials (sometimes in combination) including metals, stone,glass and terracotta tiles, all of which have become more affordable.

Further to the rising trend, especially in the retrofit market,contractors must consider the process of handling and installing

the materials, especially glass, which differs dramatically from metal, to maintain optimum design finish and compliant performance. Too many choicesMaking the right product selection can mean the difference between acompliant and a failed design. This includes the outer layer and supportsystem which need to work cohesively together, and the fasteningsolution which must match the standards of rainscreen and the systemas a whole if it’s to be weather proof and effective.

For example, it is essential to know that carbon steel fasteners mustnot be used with aluminium due to the likelihood of electrolytic reactionbetween the dissimilar metals which may lead to rapid corrosion of thefastener; it is only austenitic stainless steel fasteners which can beused alongside aluminium. Get this wrong and the safety of the buildingcould be at risk. Right first time installation Once the correct materials are specified, it is also important that on-site installation lives up to the intrinsic and visual intent of the design. Many contractors adapt to survive, but often without considering theimplications of fixer training and skills. For instance, as part of externalcladding, glass offers an additional revenue stream for the contractor.But quality of installation and handling is paramount to continuedsuccess as there are many differences in application.

For cold façades, sometimes used to protect expensive anddecorative curtain walling, discreet edge clamps may be used to holdthe sheets of glass in an overlapping ship lap configuration. This meansthere is no requirement for a hole to be drilled in the glass and can offersavings as less work is required.

Bolted glass façades, popular in large retail, public, leisure and officedevelopments, are characterised by large sheets of glass, sealed edgeto edge for complete weather envelope protection, with corner/edge fasteners through the glass to hold them in place.

If the façade in any instance is installed out of line by even a relativelysmall amount, the entire structure can be affected, both aestheticallyand functionally.Help is at handThis shift in design specification allows roofing and claddingcontractors to define themselves as the go-to partner, providing expertknowledge on performance and aesthetics through detailedunderstanding of the interaction and materials used.

Where there are knowledge gaps, organisations like The RainscreenAssociation (TRA), have been formed to provide contractors andinstallers with guidance on industry bestpractice and training programmes to help themkeep up to date. The consequences of installingrainscreen and façade systems incorrectly can,and have, had a negative impact on a business.

Increasing sophistication and the need forimproved quality of build is what is in front ofour industry; knowhow and minimising the riskof getting it wrong through innovation andtraining will help.

Developing a keeneye for detail

Traditional metal roofing and cladding solutions have decreasedas the interest in ‘sheds’ has reduced. More visually appealingsolutions, such as rainscreen and façades, are frequently being

specified on a broader range of building types, to give cladding that extra aesthetic edge.Simon Cooper, technical manager at SFS intec, explains that although materials andinstallation techniques have developed, not everybody is equipped with the detailedtechnical knowledge to take on this new style of construction...

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HOWELLS PATENT GLAZING ROOFLIGHT SYSTEMSManufacturers and suppliers of quality aluminum rooflights

• Fully thermally broken aluminium system• Roof pitches from 5-45°• Powder coated to any single or dual colour• Double or triple glazed (DG UValue as low as 0.6w/m2)

• Self-clean or solar controlled glazing options• Manual or electronically operated vents• Many styles to choose from• Nationwide installation service available• Over 40 years experience

THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR NATURAL LIGHTFormore information call 01384 820060,visit our website: www.howellsglazing.co.ukor email: [email protected] PATENT GLAZINGTritonWorks,Woods Lane, Cradley Heath,Warley,West Midlands B64 7AN

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Increasingly stringent regulations are radically improving theenergy efficiency of new buildings, but the majority of structuresthat will be part of our landscape in 2050 (by which time the targetis to have reduced carbon emissions by 80%) will still be standing

– many of them over 100 years old. With the Green Deal, the Government aims to tackle the issue of

existing housing, but public and commercial buildings also requiresolutions. This problem is particularly acute for education wherefunding for new schools has been drastically reduced.

Bringing these structures up to acceptable levels of thermalefficiency will mean tackling the issue of solid (often brick) walls oraging cavities. Older cavity wall construction may add specificproblems such as corroded wall ties, weak mortar joints or failing cavityinsulation. Add into the mix the fact that the aesthetic appeal of theexisting structure will need to be retained, the options for remedialaction are limited.

This was the situation faced by Curl la Turelle Architects when it wasconsidering the renovation of a listed Edwardian grammar school inSelhurst, Croydon. This £5.5m project is designed to create a newschool, The Crescent Primary School, to provide places for 630 pupilsacross a three-form entry.

The project required the thermal efficiency of the external envelopeof the building to be upgraded to 0.3W/m2K. The existing wall structureconsisted of twin brick leaves tied with brick stretchers – effectivelyruling out many of the cavity fill products on the market.

Polyurethane foam injection proved to be the solution to solve theproblems associated with the structure of the wall. Applied as a liquidwhich rapidly expands, the foam moulds itself to any irregularities inthe surface of the walls. The cured system bonds permanently with theinner surface of the walls giving additional stability, while the closed cellstructure of the polyurethane foam provides effective airtightinsulation. Post-installation, the foam will not shrink or settle over time, providing a sustainable insulation for the building’s life span.

With the walls now sealed and thermally efficient, the heating systemcan work efficiently and a chronic condensation problem within thebuilding is also cured. The insulated cavity, together with the additionalwindow replacement and roof insulation has helped to meet the levelsof performance required for new build. The resulting improvement hasled to an exemplary environment for education while maintaining theattractive Edwardian finish of the listed school.

Condensation was also a problem for the academic offices at the

University of Wolverhampton where an un-insulated roof was makingthe working environment in the offices below almost impossible.Architect Tweedale recognised that the solution was to significantlyimprove the U-values of the existing pitched roof and looked to spray foam insulation to solve a number of practical issues with theinstallation.

The aim of the project was to hit a U-value target of 0.16W/m²K.Various issues had to be considered to achieve this result, particularlywith reference to minimising the levels of condensation within the roofspace. Unwanted moisture would adversely affect the building’sthermal performance and the overall quality of the insulation.

Access was also a major factor for this project, as the refurbishmentwork had to be carried out on a three-storey building. Ideally, therenovation needed to be carried out internally rather than externally to provide the quickest and best results possible. A speedy and simpleoperation was crucial for this project as the academic rooms needed to be completed in time for the return of staff and students followingthe summer break.

Spray applied polyurethane foam insulation was directly applied tothe timber sarking boards within the roof space. This application metthe architect’s specification by exceeding the condensation riskrequirements. The cold surface area was sufficiently insulated,resulting in a reliable insulation.

The spray foam’s versatility enabled the work to be carried outinternally within the roof space. The initial liquid state helps the foam to seal every joint, resulting in highly airtight insulation.

By avoiding external work to the roof area, it was possible tocomplete the project within the confines of the tight schedule.

Spray foam is still a relatively new product to the UK, however, its useis expanding at a rapid rate due to its versatility and the impressiveairtightness results that can be achieved in both the new build andrefurbishment markets. While the productis suitable for both project types, it is therefurbishment market that needs to focuson innovative solutions if Governmenttargets on thermal efficiency are going tobe addressed by the 2050 deadline.

Above left: Spray foam injection

Top right: The University of Wolverhampton

Bottom right: The Crescent Primary School

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John Bullen, sales manager at WALLTITE looks at therole spray foam can play in upgrading the thermalefficiency of ageing buildings within the community...


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In Depth: Roofing, Cladding & Insulation


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BESPOKE BULLSEYE DORMERSThe Wallace Collection houses 25 galleries of French 18th century paintings and one ofLondon's most important Rococo collections.Working with John O’Connell Architects andPurcell Miller Tritton, VMZINC supplied zincbullseye dormers which were designed toenhance the classical appearance of the roof while disguising ventilation outlets. Pre-weathered Quartz-zinc standing seam wasselected to break up the surface of the upperslopes while lightwell projections were also cladin zinc to provide an unobtrusive blend withinthe roofscape. The new roof will enable ceilingsin the east galleries to be restored to theirformer elegance and glory. Quartz-zinc was chosen for its traditional, lastingappearance, sustainability, low maintenance and long life expectancy. Its mutedgrey colour is similar to lead and blends well with natural slate and a variety ofother building materials. Zinc’s malleability makes it suitable for intricate detailingand was a major factor influencing selection.

A HARDY CLADDINGA new focus on research and developmentby James Hardie has resulted in thelaunch of a fresh new fibre cement claddingsolution at EcoBuild this year. Visitors tothe stand saw HardieLinea Cladding,an exterior fibre cement product thatenhances the appearance of new andexisting residential projects with a 16mmdepth. Delivering the stylish aesthetics ofpainted timber cladding, with none of themaintenance issues, HardieLinea Claddingis a fibre cement solution that provides ahigh-specification external detail withexcellent performance characteristics.Appearance, materials, quality and durability enable the architect orhousebuilder to create homes imbued with character, rich with the appeal ofmodern colours. Striking shadow lines can be achieved with the new 16mmHardieLinea depth. With HardieLinea the possibilities for individual design areextensive. Applications include whole external walls, or wall treatments where

materials blend to add interest and architectural detail, for example upper and lower elevations, extensions and even internal feature walls can all benefitfrom the smart clean lines and slick modern colours this product delivers. An inherently stable cladding product, HardieLinea provides sustainability inits longevity. The advanced formulation fibre cement is resistant to fire, waterpenetration, insect damage and inclement weather. It is dimensionally stable,so it will not warp or twist over time. With ColourPlus Technology, the range of 11 colours resist chipping, cracking and peeling, so a home’s appearancerequires little maintenance to stay looking smart for many years.

MOUNTED PV SYSTEMICOSUN Console is a mounting systemwhich has recently been launched byroofing and waterproofing membranesmanufacturer Icopal. The system hasbeen specially developed for installingrigid photovoltaic panels on flat roofs(up to a 10° roof pitch) withwaterproofing membranes. The ICOSUN Console system is suited to both new build and retrofit projects,and allows for both flat and pitchmounting to create optimum PVperformance. It is designed to supportall common types of rigid PV panels(framed and unframed). In addition,the system can be used with virtuallyany type of waterproofing membrane,including bitumen, POCB, PVC or TPOroofing, and is suitable for concrete,timber and steel decks and decks with rigid thermal insulation board.

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INJECTED WITH NEW LIFEWALLTITE CV 100 from BASFPolyurethanes was specified for The Crescent Primary School as part of the £5.5m refurbishment of a listedEdwardian grammar school in Selhurst,Croydon. Curl la Tourelle Architects,together with contractor Kier areaiming to achieve a U-value result of 0.3W/m2K. Guy Shackle, seniorassociate at Curl la Tourelle explainedthe developments at the school:“WALLTITE spray foam injection wasspecified for this project as it was theonly product that would work well withthe cavity wall’s structure. A challengeexisted for us as the outer leaf ofbrickwork is tied to the inner with brickstretchers, which ruled out most of thecavity fill products on the market.”

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FOUNDINGMEMBERSKnauf Insulation hasjoined other well knownmembers to form a not-for-profit organisation,The Green Deal FinanceCompany (TGDFC). The organisation aims to deliver low-cost financing available to householdsfrom Green Deal providers, facilitating the installation of energy efficiencymeasures that underpin the Green Deal framework. TGDFC has beenworking closely with DECC – and through them the Green Investment Bankand the European Investment Bank (EIB) – as well as with a wide range oflocal authorities that may become members in due course, with a view tomaximising its assistance to the Green Deal market. By operating at anational level, TGDFC intends to minimise the operating and administrationcosts of the Green Deal and will aim to access the cheapest sources offinance in the market at the highest possible credit rating.

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FILLING THE VACUUMKingspan Insulation has extendedits product range by offering aVacuum Insulation Panel (VIP).Launched at Ecobuild 2012, it is aimedat providing solutions to problemareas where space or technicaldetailing is an issue. VIPs are madefrom a micro-porous core, which iscapable of being evacuated, encasedand sealed in a thin, gas-tightenvelope. The structure has to becapable of withstanding atmosphericpressure, and of maintaining thevacuum over time. With a typical agedlambda of 0.008W/m.K, the resultingpanels can provide an insulatingperformance that is up to ten timesbetter than other commonly availableinsulation materials.

BN275AN INSULATION SOLUTIONA new insulation product has been launched by Lakeland-based company, EnviroHomes, followinga successful national test market which encompassed domestic, local authority and commercialproperties. Vacutherm uses the company’s Vacupor panel, which is made of superfine fumed silicagranules and silicates, plus opacifiers to minimise infrared radiation. These are encased in a highbarrier film wrap and can be as slim as 10mm, depending on the U-value required. It is sandwichedbetween panels of gypsum-based board which have high compressive strength and a total productdepth of 30-50mm. Test installations demonstrated that Vacutherm is suited to internal wallinsulations, complementing other EnviroHomes products for roofs and floors, etc. Vacupor,the base product from which Vacutherm is manufactured, has successfully passed stringent 30-year aging tests and has been used in buildings in 50 countries across the world since the 1990sand, internationally, in freezers and refrigerators for decades.

COOL CLADDINGThe award-winning extension toLiverpool’s Hope Street Hotel hasbenefited from a fibre cementdecorative rainscreen claddingsolution using Natura from Marley Eternit. An ambitious designfor the building’s re-use involvedincorporating its reinforced concreteframework into the extension, andbuilding an additional four storeyswhich were clad with Anthracitecoloured Natura fibre cementcladding. Natura is available in a widechoice of colours and the practicalqualities of the material includedurability, strength and a lifeexpectancy of at least 50 years.

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FITTING IN WITHSURROUNDINGSA £5m state-of-the-art trainingfacility for army cadets hasrecently been completed usingMarley Eternit’s Birkdale fibrecement roof slates. The choiceof roof covering allows the newbuilding to blend in seamlesslywith its rural surroundings. The new complex at Holcombe Moor training camphouses the Cadet Training Centre (CTC) for the Greater Manchester Army CadetForce, as well as acting as the new administration base for the Army Cadet ForceCounty HQ. To ensure the building met planning requirements, the design had tobe mindful of the surrounding area, and this heavily influenced the specificationof materials chosen as part of the aesthetic vision. After researching variousoptions, the specifiers opted for the Birkdale fibre cement slate, attracted by the available colour choice, slate-like dressed edge and the overall cost. A total of 3,000m2 of slates were used in the roofing construction, spread across the six blocks that form the new complex.

UNDULATING ROOFCREATED BY KERTOMetsä Wood (formerly Finnforest)Kerto, a laminated veneer lumber(LVL), has been utilised at thenewly transformed sports centre at St Mary’s University College,Twickenham. Part of thetransformation included a newfitness suite with an undulatingroof. For this, Kerto engineeredtimber provided the solutionthanks to its strength-to-weightratio and remarkable versatilityalong with its visual appeal. The new building links and provides an entrance to the University College’s existing games hall and original 1960’s sports block

to create a single centre. The existing hall and sports block were alsorefurbished at the same time. The centre is home for Sport St Mary’s whichsupports the ever-growing academic programmes and student sport teamsas well as catering for all levels of student, staff and local communityactivity. David Tucker, director at Rivington Street Studio, commented: “The product’s visual appearance when viewed in both directions was keyand, in addition, we were looking for a product that would achieve the longspans required for the relatively small cross sectional area and would bequick to install.” Due to its homogeneous bonded structure, Metsä WoodKerto is strong and dimensionally stable, which means that it does not warpor twist. This makes the product suitable for load bearing structures andlong spans. The aesthetic appeal of Kerto is visible to users of the sportscentre who will also be reassured by its exceptional eco credentials; thewood sourced to produce Kerto is from Metsä Wood’s certified forests and it has full PEFC accreditation.

KAWNEER FOR UNI REFURBCurtain walling and sloped glazing from Kawneer were specified for arefurbishment of and extension to theStudent Union centre at the Universityof Bath with sustainability, cost andmaintenance implications in mind.Kawneer’s AA110 curtain walling with65mm sightlines and AA100 with50mm sightlines, complemented bysloped glazing on the roof, was installedby specialist contractor AluminiumSashes for main contractor BritanniaConstruction. Planning consent andconstruction was achieved in just 11months. The £5m, 2,500m² projectcomprised the construction and fit-outof a two-storey steel frame extensionand link to the existing centre which wasrefurbished, as well as the controlledremoval of asbestos and remediation ofsteel works to the under deck of thebuilding.

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN NATURE AND NURTURERainscreen cladding panels from Steni UK were specified by Glas Architects for amixed-use development in south London for their quality and durability in terms oflongevity and colour fastness. Three shades of Steni’s Colour panels, in white, light grey and dark grey and a matt finish, were used on all four elevations of Francis BaconCourton, the site of the former Manor Tavern on Galleywall Road. The fibreglassreinforced polymer composite panels feature a surface of electron beam cured acrylicthat is applied without the use of solvents and were specified by Glas Architects aftertwo other types of cladding panels failed to meet the project’s criteria of quality andcost-effectiveness. Some 800m² of the panels were face-fixed with colour-coded rivetsonto an aluminium sub-frame over four months of the 16-month build. Completelyresistant to weather, water, chemicals, impact and fire (Class O performance), SteniColour panels also feature a 25-year working guarantee. The six-storey building has aground-floor commercial unit and services for ten apartments. All have balconies withpatio doors to give views, but not directly overlook, a nature reserve on one side.

HOUSING SHOWCASEThe 2012 Housing InnovationShowcase in Dunfermline, Fife, is ajoint project conducted by Fife Counciland Kingdom Housing Association totest and showcase the many housingsolutions on the market. In addition to evaluating the cost and energyperformance of these systems, theproject will provide sustainable andaffordable housing for residents.Working in partnership with Glenrothes-based timber framedeveloper, Lomond Homes, the A. Proctor Group and EnergyfloInsulation Technologies have deliveredtwo andthreebedroomgeneralneedshousesusing theJabliteDynamicFrameinsulationsystem. Bychannellingincomingventilationair throughthe building fabric, the Dynamic Framesystem allows the timber frame wallsto meet U-values of 0.15, in a 140mmstud, with no increase in wall depth,maximising internal space for theresidents, while minimising theirenergy bills. The project also utilisesthe Reflectatherm vapour control layerand Reflectashield-TF 0.73 breathermembrane, also supplied by theProctor Group, completing acomprehensive system-basedapproach to enhanced energyperformance. The Housing InnovationShowcase exhibition runs from 14 May – 1 June 2012.

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PRESTIGIOUS AWARDXtralite Rooflights has become the firstrooflight producer in the UK to be awardedthe new Environmental Profile Certification fromthe British Board of Agrément (BBA). The highlysought after accreditation is the latest example ofthe company’s ongoing commitment to improvingits environmental performance. The BBAEnvironmental Profile Certification is calculated inline with BS EN ISO 14040 standards and the BRE environmental profilesmethodology. It takes into account the manufacturer’s performance in13 embodied environmental impact categories, including Global Warming(embodied carbon), and gives an overall Ecopoints score for each product.The certification was presented to the Xtralite team at Ecobuild 2012 byBBA sales and communications director Alan Thomas, who commented:“Xtralite was the first company in its sector to win BBA Approval and I amdelighted the company has gone on to become the first in its sector to gainEnvironmental Profile Certification from us.”

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SPANWALL GOES DUTCHSpecialist architecturalfaçade manufacturer,Spanwall, has followedup its stunningrainscreen claddingproject for the £90mBelfast Titanic signatureproject with anotherdramatic, contemporary installation. Designed by Van Aken Architecten for ITinfrastructure and data security company Terremark, the building at Schipol inAmsterdam features 2,500m2 of aluminium panels, laser-cut and punched with a binary number design. Commissioned by Architectural Aluminium for maincontractor Mercury Engineering, the external perforated rainscreen claddingcomprises anodised and polyester powder coated panels in a 60/40% panel split.The panels were manufactured in Spanwall’s advanced manufacturing plant inBelfast, to fulfil the graphic effect envisioned by the architect for the exterior ofthe building.

KNAUFACHIEVES HIGHQUALITYSTANDARDSKnauf MarmoritUK, specialist infaçade systemsand finishes, hasachieved theinternationallyrecognised ISO9001 and ISO 14001, establishing it as one of the leaders in its field. The independent assessment was conducted by certification body, the British Assessment Bureau, and it demonstrates Knauf Marmorit’scommitment to customer service and quality in delivery. Knauf Marmorit UKhas now earned the right to display the coveted British Assessment BureauISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification mark to demonstrate its conformance tothe standard. ISO 9001 has been developed for organisations to have a qualitymanagement system in place to ensure consistency and improvement, leadingto high levels of performance and customer satisfaction. ISO 14001 was firstintroduced in 1996 as a British Standard and requires organisations to have anenvironmental policy and action plan to manage their impact on theenvironment. Certified organisations are committed to continuousimprovement and are assessed annually to ensure progress is being made.Mark Meagrow, managing director of Knauf Marmorit UK commented: “We areparticularly pleased to have achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification asit underlines our commitment to our customers and our focus on quality andthe environment. Not many customers get to see their suppliers’ back-officeactivities. This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality solutionfrom quotation to delivery.”

SAFETY AT HEIGHTSAFETYWORKS & Solutionsis a UK manufacturer of fall protectionsystems and access solutions,answering the needs of the buildingindustry, consultants, architects,surveyors and contractors with its high performance, safety at heightsolutions. The company completesinstallations for some of the UK’spremier companies, spanning a widerange of sectors, including health,education, leisure, housingassociations, offices and factories.SAFETYWORKS has its own in-housemanufacturing and design facility,offering clients a turn-key service, right from the initial specificationstage, through to design, manufacture,supply, training and annual inspection.Products can be provided on a supplyonly or supply and installation basis.

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CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR GALLERYFOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation from Pittsburg Corning hasbeen used in the construction of the new Turner Contemporary ArtGallery, located on the North Kent coast. Designed by Stirling PrizeWinner David Chipperfield Architects, the insulation was selectedas it is impervious to water and water vapour and offers a highcompressive strength – meaning it was the only material that couldinsulate and help to protect the structure from the harsh weather

conditions. Located on the prominent Margate seafront, the building is constructed with a concrete frame and acid etchedglass skin. Crucial to the success of the project, was the need for the building's envelope to withstand the corrosive elementsof the sea, high humidity levels and strong winds. As such, FOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation was specified for the externalenvelope as well as the mono-pitched roofs. FOAMGLAS is a high performance insulation material. It comprises hermeticallysealed glass cells, which are totally resistant to the effects of liquid moisture and gases – i.e. water vapour. It is suitable foruse on the exterior envelope of a building as well as the supporting structure. This is due to its high compressive strength,ability not to deflect under compressive loads and its stability.

NATURA GETS FULLMARKS AT COLLEGERichly coloured Natura fibre cementrainscreen cladding from MarleyEternit has been used to give adistinctive identity to a new sixth formcollege building in Cheshire.Barrow Hall College was completed inSeptember 2011 and forms part of Great Sankey High School inWarrington. Architect, EWA, specifiedNatura in Ruby and Anthracite for allexterior walls of the building, with Rubyforming the main feature colour andAnthracite used to complement theextensive glazed frontage. Natura is a fibre cement panel designed for external cladding applications. It provides a tough and practicalrainscreen solution and is suitable foruse on a wide variety of applications.

It is available in an extensive choice of colours and the practical qualities of the material include durability,strength and an installed lifeexpectancy of at least 50 years.Natura has a tactile, smooth, semi-translucent surface, which allows thenatural variegation of the fibre cementto show through, creating a practicalas well as visually engaging building at Great Sankey School. It is alsoavailable with a Pro coating, whichprovides protection against stainingand graffiti as well as mechanicaldamage during construction.

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SOLID WALL INSULATIONThe ongoing issue of hard-to-treat walls in the UK can be overcome using Spacethermfrom The A. Proctor Group – an ultra-thininsulation for thermal upgrades saving valuablespace without altering the exterior fabric of thebuilding. One project that benefitted from this insulation was 20 FolletStreet, Tower Hamlets, London. The solid wall Victorian House in aconservation area was upgraded with an 80% carbon emission reduction.The historic nature and context of the house, its position fronting directlyonto the street and the proximity of adjacent buildings, have played a keypart in the selection of material and renewable technologies. This retrofitsolution enabled the resident to remain in occupation of the house. Wholehouse modelling was undertaken using SAP in conjunction with extendedSAP worksheets. AutoCAD-produced plans and elevations were used toassist with visualisation and detailed design. The A. Proctor Group suppliedSpacetherm P (Spacetherm insulation bonded to Plasterboard) to thisproject for the exposed walls to give a U-value of 0.23 W/m2K.

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Heating, Ventilation & Energy Efficiency

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As the heat pump market moves forward we are seeing a growing debate within the industry concerning theapplication and use of high temperature air source heat pumps.

The question being asked:Is it acceptable to install a heat pump where the heat pump is

operating at a higher temperature with an obvious reduction in theCOP (co-efficient of performance) of the system when compared to amedium temperature system?

The recent launch of the Heat Pump Emitter Guide highlights theimportance of the distribution system in ensuring that the heat pumpoperates at an efficient level. It is now becoming common knowledgethat the design and selection of the emitter system is the key toensuring efficient heat pump performance utilising mediumtemperature systems.

However, the specific demands of the application will determine how practical it will be to carry out emitter modifications on a retrofit

application to allow for a medium temperature 45°C flow.A new build project is much more straightforward, but we must

definitely consider the practical use of heat pumps on the fastdeveloping residential and commercial retrofit markets.

In general, the industry is targeting a heat pump seasonal systemCOP of around 2.9 which should be achievable on either a retrofit or new build application with the caveat that the specifier/installerconsiders the basic heat pump system design requirements.

Therefore, if we are to apply heat pumps on a wider basis to both the retrofit and the new build sectors, it is clear that heat pumps with high temperature capability will offer benefits to our industry.

These high temperature units will allow the specifier installer to dealwith the demands of each project by applying the most suitable heatpump, either medium or high temperature.Heating – why is high temperature heat needed?It is clear that the heat pump industry has learned a great deal over the past three years and one of the main lessons has been that our

Heat pump developmentsWhy high temperature heat pumps?ICS Heat Pump Technologies discusses the developments within the heat pump industryrelating specifically to high temperatue heat pump units for commercial and industrialapplications...


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industry needs a flexible range of heat pumps to offer to the market.These heat pumps need to provide a solution to the demands of the UK heating market which, whether we like it or not, is dissimilar to the other heat pump markets within Europe.

Our market provides the heat pump specifier/installer with two main challenges:

� We have a winter climate which calls for the heat pump to operateacross a wide temperature range from 10-15°C.

� Our main target market for heat pumps is the retrofit sector whichis unpredictable in terms of building performance and heat loss.

Because of these two factors we must accept that if we offer onlymedium temperature heat pumps to both the residential andcommercial sectors we will restrict our market.

By medium temperature we are referring to heat pumps whichprovide an output temperature of around 45°C when operating in anambient temperature of -5°C, whereas high temperature heat pumpsprovide an output temperature in excess of 60°C at the same -5°Cambient.So, if our industry is working towards achieving the highestpractical efficiency levels, why should we consider hightemperature heat pumps at all?Basically because we must allow every property to potentially benefitfrom the cost and carbon savings of heat pump use. If we cannot dealwith the peak winter demands of a challenging retrofit application byproviding higher emitter output capacity at lower ambient conditions(by increasing heat pump flow temperatures) we will be unable toaccess this sector without bi-valent boiler integration.

Therefore, high temperature heat pumps that will operate with highefficiency at lower ambient temperatures can provide a viable solutionto retrofit applications and encourage wider heat pump use andapplication.The next question is, therefore, what level of efficiency canbe achieved by these high temperature heat pumps whenoperating at an output temperature of 60°C?The expected answer may be that the heat pump efficiency could betoo low to be acceptable when operating at a high output temperatureof 60°C; however, this is not the case. For example the ICS range of AirSource PRANA HT units will provide a COP in excess of 2.2 whenoperating at a 60°C flow in an ambient of -5°C.

The same heat pump would provide a COP of 3.2 when operating inan ambient of 2°C with a flow temperature of 50°C. Therefore, it is clearthat when operating on a weather compensated basis the heat pumpwould provide an acceptable level of efficiency over a full heatingseason.

But the main point to understand here is that this application couldnot have been satisfied with a medium temperature heat pump due tothe limitations of the installed emitter system, i.e. a flow temperature of 50 or 45°C would have been inadequate at an ambient temperatureof -5°C.

When we consider the potential of the retrofit market our industrymust remove as many barriers as possible in order to encouragemarket growth. In this context high temperature heat pumps provide ameans of accessing this significant retrofit market on both a residentialand commercial basis.

However, the underlying concern here is the risk of misapplicationwhere the specifier/installer may just view these high temperatureheat pumps as a means of approaching a project without carrying outany diligence or improvements at all with regard to the existing emittersystem.

In this situation, the heat pump could be set at a 65°C flowtemperature without any regard to system efficiency. Even if guidelinesand seasonal COP targets are introduced with initiatives such as theRHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) there is still the risk that the specifier/installer may not consider the exacting requirements of a retrofitapplication.

Therefore, our industry must be diligent at every level in order toensure that the risk of misapplication is continually challenged andreduced.

Hence high temperature heat pumps are a natural step forward withregard to retrofit heating applications and are simply part of the overall

heat pump mix. However, these heat pumps are particularly attractiveto the specifier/installer who is targeting this potentially lucrativeretrofit market.High temperature heat pumps – any other reasons?Yes, the additional demand which can be dealt with by using hightemperature heat pumps is a definite requirement for every property in the UK.Domestic and sanitary hot waterIt is now becoming accepted that these high temperature heat pumpsdeal very directly with the question of a simple solution to providingdomestic/sanitary hot water.

Unlike medium temperature 48°C units (at -3°C ambient conditions)which will provide lower temperature hot water with correspondinglylarger storage cylinders, high temperature heat pumps can providestored water at temperatures of over 55°C which proves extremelybeneficial to the specifier/installer.

In addition, there are now commercial European manufactured C02

heat pumps available which will provide flow temperatures of over80°C and are deigned to work with intelligent storage systems in order to create a thermal battery up to 6,000L in capacity.

The principle is that the system can be charged using low cost/lowcarbon electricity achieving annual COP levels of over 4 whenoperating on a 365 day per year application.Are high temperature heat pumps here to stay?Absolutely yes. Whether we are referring to a 9kW domestic unit or a 400kW commercial package, there is now a heat pump available to suit the most demanding of high temperature applications.

If specified and installed correctly, these heat pumps provide anexcellent alternative to other forms of heating and can offer significantcost and carbon savings to residential and commercial users.

Therefore, from 9kW domestic units to 400kW commercial rangesthe specifier should now recognise that the market has access tochoice. Subsequently, the specifier/installer can make choices in orderto provide the best solution to the market. This will then allow thespecifier/installer to grow their own business by offering these hightemperature heat pumps to applicationsthat may previously have been out of limitsif the only option had been mediumtemperature.

Far left: A 200kW air source heat pump

Above right: DeLonghi’s HT units provide an

output temperature of 65°C for either heating

or DHW (domestic hot water) production


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While heat escaping from a building is bad news for energyefficiency, a lack of air movement and ventilation cancause a different set of issues. To combat both theecological and health aspects of air movement, many

architects and housebuilders are turning to MVHR systems to provideventilation and to help meet Building Regulations. These systems workby extracting the waste heat from wet rooms such as the kitchen,bathroom or utility room and using this waste gas to heat fresh aircoming into the building before it is distributed to the living andbedroom areas.

UK homes generate an extraordinary amount of heat througheveryday activities such as cooking and showering and often thesolution is to open a window. This, however, lets valuable heat escapeand there is often still the issue of moisture lingering in the air, leadingto problems with damp and mould. Although the air tightness of homesis increasing, the level of occupier activity remains the same, thereforespecifiers and architects need to think about how to remove bothmoisture and excess heat from buildings without compromising thefabric of the building.

MVHR systems have been increasingly used in new build housingprojects, in fact the Passive House standard generally requires theinstallation of an MVHR unit to meet strict airflow levels typically under1.5 m3/hr/m2. The average adult consumes 15,000L of air every day,therefore a balanced, constant supply of fresh air is needed in thehome. This air then needs to be filtered, heated or cooled accordinglyto retain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. Over thecourse of several years, these systems have become increasinglyefficient thanks to investment in the technology of air-to-air heatexchangers and the low energy motors that drive them; some now offer over 90% heat recovery efficiency.

In addition, the inclusion of MVHR systems can also count towardsSAP calculations. This is due to advances in methods of ducting and

the development of semi-rigid ducting, which features an extremelyhigh crushability rate of up to 16 kN/m2. This small bore system meansthat this type of ducting offers zero leakage which is why, as of last year,this type of ducting was included on the SAP Appendix Q list forDwelling Emission Rate. This inclusion has a massive impact on thefuture of MVHR as it allows specifiers and architects to design suchductwork into projects at early stages and for it to be included in theiroverall SAP calculation.

More recently, MVHR systems have also been used in retrofitscenarios in order to increase the overall efficiency of older, wellinsulated buildings. Again, this is where ducting has an important roleto play. Semi-rigid ducting has the ability to squeeze through smallcavities and void spaces, which can often be found in older propertiessuch as Victorian terraces. Furthermore, MVHR manufacturers havebeen trying to address how best to implement MVHR systems inexisting buildings where it isn’t possible to fit ducting through voids.One newly-developed solution is to surface mount the ducting in asimilar fashion to coving. Such a fitting would be suitable for flats orsmall houses where a more traditional retrofit installation isn’t viableand, as this type of system is made of durable EPS, it can be painted tofit in with the décor of the room and easily cut to the required length.

The beauty of MVHR is that it’s not limited to one application, and asmanufacturers we are continually striving to develop new systems thatprovide workable solutions to make a real impact on the overall healthand well being of the occupants.

As a sustainable method of ventilatinghomes, MVHR delivers considerablebenefits over alternatives, meetingBuilding Regulations, the Code forSustainable Homes and, of course, Passive House. As we approach theGovernment’s target date of 2016 for zero carbon dwellings, the use of MVHR as standard looks set to increase.

Plugging into thebenefits of MVHRThe UK construction market is under increasing pressure to makehomes and buildings as airtight as possible to conserve energy andreduce the amount of fuel we use to heat them. However, a sealedhome needs an effective form of ventilation. Here John Kelly atAirflow explores how mechanical ventilation with heat recoverysystems (MVHR) provide the solution to this problem...

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Airflow’s RENO ducting is surface mounted in a similar fashion to coving

A typical Airflow installation


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THE COMPLETE PACKAGEBradford-based Shorts Environmental,the Low Carbon Building Servicesspecialist, is offering the UK’s buildingservices industry a complete energysaving and sustainable package forheating and cooling plant that will feedHVAC systems in all types of property –industrial, commercial and residentialdevelopments. Shorts offers a highlyspecialist service that includes the design,supply, primary circuit installationcommissioning and after sales maintenance service support. The servicesinclude application advice and selection of the appropriate specialist equipment(heat pump/biomass/chiller) for a project; direct assistance with integration ofits products, alongside other services – running cost calculations; life cycle costevaluation and investment analysis. The service can also include carbon footprintevaluation and TEWI calculations. Also, on existing heating and cooling plant,Shorts can offer practical assistance, commissioning, troubleshooting, spare partidentification and fully comprehensive maintenance.

NEW GAS FIRE DIVISIONA new Gas Fire Division has been createdby the Glen Dimplex Group following therecent acquisition of two of the UK’sleading fire brands – Valor and Wonderfire.Alongside Robinson Willey, the brand thatwas acquired in 2010 by the group, thesethree foremost brands now form part of thelargest and most powerful portfolio of gasfire names in the UK. Targeting both tradeand retail sectors, and headed up by newly-appointed commercial director, RichardBeaman, who brings over 20 years experience in the gas fire industry to hisnew role, the division will benefit from over £2m investment in state-of-the-art R&D facilities to develop the next generation of fires. Richard Beamancommented: “This latest development will help breathe fire into thesecelebrated brands. Plus, the access that we now have to the valuableresources and investment from the Glen Dimplex Group will facilitate untoldproduct development and innovation and help create a spring board forfuture growth.” The new Gas Fire R&D Facility will be managed by the well-known industry figure for fires, technical director Willie Byrne. Formerlywith Valor and with over 25 years experience in the fires industry, Willie is charged with new product development and raising the technicalexcellence of this expansive portfolio of gas and electric fires. Richardadded: “Willie brings a wealth of high level experience and personalenthusiasm to his role and will be an invaluable asset to the division’s

future growth. Indeed, under his guidance, the new product developmentprogramme is already well underway with several channel-specific

product designs ready to be showcased at forthcoming events.”

GROWTH IN MVHR MARKETVent-Axia welcomes a recent reportwhich forecasts that MechanicalVentilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)is set to dominate new sustainablehomes, post 2016. According to theZero Carbon Hub VIAQ (Ventilation andIndoor Air Quality) Task Group Interimreport, with over 18,000 MVHR unitssold in 2010-11, the technology alreadyhas a significant foothold in new UKhousing. The Task Group considersMVHR use will continue to grow and become the dominant form ofventilation. However, the report addsthat to realise the benefits of MVHR,systems must be properly specified inairtight homes and close attentionneeds to be paid to system design,installation, commissioning andoperation.

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A LEADING POSITIONBritish Gas recently took the decision tooffer its customers the Grundfos ALPHA2circulator, as standard, from March 2012.This decision means that British Gascustomers will benefit from energysavings of up to 75-80% immediately,as opposed to having to wait for legislationto kick in. This legislation will take the formof the EuP Directive that will demand thatonly the most energy efficient productscan be fitted from 2013. British Gas andGrundfos Pumps have built a strongbusiness partnership in recent years andthey are both united in their determination to deliver to their customers the highest levels of comfort, in the most energy-efficient way. British Gas hasproved that it ishappy toembrace the newesttechnology, andthat it is willing tobe the first to make astand that will benefitboth the environmentand its customers.

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INSTRUCTIVE WEBSITEPolypipe Ventilation is pleasedto announce the launch of itsnewly designed website whichhas been given a completerevamp from content through tonavigation and design, providingmore in-depth information in an easy to access format. The new, moderndesign not only looks clean and fresh, but also makes for an effortless userexperience. This has been further enhanced through improved navigation.Following Polypipe’s acquisition of the good will and assets of Silavent,a dedicated Silavent landing page has been created on the new website. It has been designed to incorporate elements from the former Silaventwebsite for customer familiarity, while also benefiting from the site’s easier navigation and cleaner design. Product categories are clearlydisplayed and accessible by buttons on the home page. These trigger a pop-up menu displaying a brief explanation and a menu of the productswithin that category which can be accessed in one click.

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HYDOR MOVES FASTSeven HV1250 fans havebeen supplied by Hydor, UK specialist in the design,manufacture and supply ofventilation products, above a track operated by FormulaFast Indoor Karting at itsBanbury headquarters inOxfordshire. The units are needed to move large volumes of air to prevent thebuild-up of carbon monoxide (CO) within the converted warehouse and to expelfumes and stale air cost effectively. Based in Downton, Salisbury (with divisions in Ireland, South Africa and Australia), Hydor offers a comprehensive range ofproducts designed to move large amounts of air efficiently. The company is proudof the reputation it has built in agriculture as well as building services projects,with the indoor karting track situated within 500m of Junction 11 of the M40,providing an interesting application of its products and technologies.When Formula Fast approached the company for a solution, Hydor realised thatits Single-Phase 1.1kw HV1250 fans were suited to the task, based on the volume of the spaces involved.

RANGE EXPANSIONFollowing Katell’s successfullaunch of Laura Ashley’s fires and fire surrounds, new models,including multi-fuel stoves, havebeen added to the collection. Katell, a specialist in the design andmanufacture of fires and surrounds,has worked in conjunction withLaura Ashley to develop anexclusive collection of fires. One of the new fireplaces is theFoxglove which comprises a Woburnfreestanding stove in black withpolished detail and a mantel ofPortuguese limestone with rivenslate and hearth. The mantel isalso available in natural oak andchestnut. Only the finest solid woods, marble and stone are chosen for thefireplace surrounds. The Woburn freestanding stove has a heat output of 5kWand is DEFRA-approved. This multi-fuel, Class 1 stove will help housebuilderswith SAP ratings as it uses renewable energy resources. The stoveincorporates an air management system with clean burn and air washtechnology which provides the homeowner with total control of the air supplyand heat output of the appliance. The stove also boasts a draught-controlledtertiary air system, a stainless steel ashpan and fixings, a cast iron door, aninterchangeable top or rear flue outlet, a fully multi-fuel equipped cast irongate and a large ceramic glass window. The stove is supplied with a LauraAshley embroidered glove and a removable cast iron logo.

CHANGES TO PART LThe Government has moved to cementin place new legislation concerning theinstallation of direct fired gas waterheaters that will help it meet itscommitment for a 34% reduction ingreenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and80% by 2050. Non-condensing directfired gas water heaters have now beeneliminated from use in the changes toBuilding Regulations, Section two – Part L (Conservation of fuel and power).Commenting on the announcement, IanJenkins, Rinnai UK’s technical supportmanager, said: “Rinnai is in an excellentposition to supply the market withcondensing units for all applications.Rinnai’s smallest condensing unit israted at 49kW. Rinnai’s high efficiencycondensing range of continuous flowwater heaters, including the HDC1500with 105% net efficiency, covers allapplication and site requirements.”

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CHARITY CHALLENGEMitsubishi Electric’s commercialheating team is aiming to raise£75,000 for Save the Children,by embarking on an eight day trek toMachu Picchu, Peru in a charitychallenge that will test the strengthand endurance of all the participants.The trip will be taking place at altitudesof 4,600m requiring teamwork at itshighest level. The October eventfollows parts of the famous Inca Trail,trekking through rugged terrain, highmountain passes and remote valleys in order to reach the stunning MachuPicchu site. “We know we have givenourselves quite a task but have anenormous amount of respect for thework Save the Children do around theworld,” explained Graham Temple,marketing manager for thecommercial ceating division.

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INTRODUCING AZTEC BOILERSAztec electric boilers from TR Engineering werefirst introduced several years ago and have sincesupplied thousands of homes across the UK thathave had no mains gas or required a practical andversatile heating alternative that could be installedin the smallest of spaces. Now, a new breed of supercompact Aztec system boilers has been launched tocomplement the existing range. The Aztec system is aclever yet simple to install unit that offers the end user a clean and easy fit. Designed as an all-in-one unit, Aztec system contains all the major components, normally installed in addition to a standard electric wet system boiler. The range features adjustable controls and shows off asmart digital programmer and built in pressure and flow temperature gauge. The pump, expansion vessel and automatic air vent on the other hand arediscreetly housed behind a clean white vitreous enamel casing. The range is available in outputs from 6-12kW and feature the usual benefitsassociated with Aztec electric boilers.

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CONSERVING ENERGYPolypipe Ventilation haslaunched Domus Thermal,a patent pending duct insulationsystem for round andrectangular duct systems.Domus Thermal has beendesigned to comply with 2010Building Regulations and toprevent both heat loss and the formation of condensation. Domus Thermal hasbeen developed by Polypipe specifically to meet the recommendations of theGovernment’s 2010 Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide. The guide statesthat ducting must be insulated where it passes through unheated areas andvoids, such as loft spaces, to reduce the possibility of condensation formingwhich can lead to unsightly – and unhealthy – mould. The guide sets a minimumduct insulation standard of =0.04W/(m.K), with a 25mm thickness. Domesticduct insulation products on the market are generally unable to meet thisrequirement, but the new DomusThermal range exceeds the standard, withimproved thermal conductivity complying with Part F of the Building Regulations.

IT’S OH SO QUIET...Airflow’s QuietAir QT100 range of extractor fans has recently been awarded Quiet Mark status –

the international mark of approval award programme from the UK NoiseAbatement Society. Tested by theAssociation of Noise Consultants to verify low noise levels and compare

the fans to others available on themarket, the QuietAir QT100 range

of fans passed with flying colours andachieved Quiet Mark status by being one of thequietest products within its category. John Kelly,

marketing manager from Airflow, said: “Supremely quiet in operation, the QuietAir range is suited to attaining the Quiet Mark status.Designed with low noise levels in mind, we are pleased to be able to offer a fanthat has been independently approved by the Noise Abatement Society and issuitable for installation in toilets, utility rooms,bathrooms and en-suites.” Designed to helpventilate a room, by removing moisture andpreventing the build-up of condensation, theQuietAir range is also extremely efficient and

can help reduce unnecessary energy usage,thanks to its built-in eco start energy savingtechnology. Where most other extractor fansare wired to the light switch in a room, meaningthey are activated whenever the light is turnedon, the QuietAir eco start technology onlyswitches on once a room is occupied for twominutes, so it is only in use when really needed,helping to reduce energy waste.

ECOFLO NOMINATEDThe high performance Ecoflo tertiaryheat exchanger is an incredibly simpleM&G Group solution from interActiveFlue Systems. Ecoflo is a smallPFGHRD unit which is placed directly ontop of any existing or new condensingcombination boiler. This SAP AppendixQ-listed and WRAS-approved device will consequently reduce average gasconsumption for domestic hot water by 33%. The Ecoflo concept was firstintroduced in March 2011 at theEcobuild exhibition in London, and at the ISH exhibition in Frankfurt,Germany. In February 2012 Ecoflo wasintroduced to the Dutch market at the VSK exhibition in Utrecht, whilein November 2011 it was nominated forthe VSK Award 2012. The jury describedEcoflo as: “A product with a relativelylow investment compared to the energy efficiency,” and a “greatexample of creativity.”

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CONTINUOUS EXTRACTIONJohnson & Starley’s new Q-Vent HRC 8x3 system provides

mechanical ventilation to en-suite bedrooms and features highefficiency EC fan technology. The system is designed to providecontinuous extraction via a system ductwork and grilles. It offers

a solution for hotels and similar establishments looking for highefficiency ventilation with low running costs and exceptionally lowsound levels. Heat is recovered from the stale contaminated airdrawn from the bathroom and a high performance heat exchangerrecovers the heat and transfers it to temper the incoming fresh air.The ventilation rate will increase when the bathroom is being used

for periods in excess of two minutes and the unit switches to boost mode. The extracted air is then discharged to the outsidevia a single duct and grille. Available in top or bottom opening versions, the case of Q-Vent HRC 8x3 is constructed fromaluminium/zinc coated steel. The internal faces of the casing are acoustically lined with flame retardant acoustic foam toreduce noise to a minimum.

UFCH FOR THE RETREATOn a secluded rural site near NewtonAbbot in Devon known as The Retreat– local lore claims that it was onceused by nuns – there now stands astylish, modern, seven bedroomed,two-storey home. Being a new buildproperty, the owner sensibly specifiedthat his home should have water andcentral heating from renewablesources. Underfloor heating, being at the comparatively low temperaturesuited for use with heat pumpgeneration, was a natural choice andthe owner called on Timoleon todesign a UFCH system for the whole of The Retreat. Timoleon, a specialistin bespoke underfloor heatingsystems, provided its Staple Systemfor the ground floor where a screededbase made it the optimum choice andfor the Aether Foilboard System on the

screedless floating floor upstairs.The Staple system is based on agridded insulation sheet spread overthe sub-floor making the establishmentof the piping design extremely simple,and allowing the pipe to be speedily andpermanently fixed using the staplerprovided before the top screed is laid.With the Aether system used on thefirst floor, the pipes are simply walkedinto the preformed grooves in a 35mmdeep Foilboard featuring the highcompressive strength necessary with a floating floor. Both systems use flexible 15mm polybutylene pipingand are extremely installer friendly.

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COMMON FLUE LAUNCHEDRinnai UK has announced the launch of a common flue system to support itspioneering commercial water heatingsolutions. The flues will streamlineinstallations of its award winningcondensing continuous flow gas hotwater heaters and make the processsignificantly more cost effective. Rinnai has designed and developed acommon header flue system that eliminates the need for individual fluetermination on modular banks of water heaters and commercial buffersystems. Rinnai technical support manager, Ian Jenkins, explained: “Untilnow, if you were manifolding a bank of five units, that meant making fiveholes in the roof or wall to flue them individually. The new B and C typeapproved common header flue system can cater for up to a maximum of ten appliances, creating a more holistic plant room design specification.”The advent of the common flue will make installing banks of product, suchas Rinnai’s HDC1500i, simple and quick.

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FLUSHED WITH SUCCESSThe new Total Filter TF1 FlushingAdapter is the latest offering fromFernox, developed specifically to makepowerflushing even easier for installersand heating engineers on-site. Simpleand straightforward, this compactadapter allows for a hassle-freepowerflush of a central heating systemvia a Fernox Total Filter TF1. The new TF1 Flushing Adapter isdesigned for the easy connection of aFernox Powerflow Flushing Machine tothe heating system via a Fernox TF1Filter. Suitable for 22 and 28mmversions, the adapter provides a full flowrate to help optimise cleaning efficiencyand is rated to 85ºC. In addition, the TF1Flushing Adapter enables the primaryside of the secondary heat exchangeron a combination boiler to be cleanedsimply by turning on the domestic hotwater tap to engage the boiler divertervalve.

ELIMINATING DRAUGHTS FOR THE LONDON FIRE BRIGADEJS Air Curtains has supplied an electrically heated air curtain for the London FireBrigade Head Quarters in Union Street, to eliminate cold draughts from its reception area.As well as keeping the cold out in the winter, it also keeps the heat out during the summer,improving the air conditioning quality and energy efficiency of the building. JS suppliedthe round, 2m Rund air curtain in brushed stainless steel to contractor Arkas whichinstalled it horizontally above the double entry sliding doors leading into the receptionarea. A time switch and digital thermostat were also provided. John Bridger, propertyservices manager for the London Fire Brigade explained: “The aesthetic design of the aircurtain was important as it would be highly visible above our busy main entrance. As thebuilding is electrically heated, we also needed to ensure that the installed product wouldnot compromise its energy efficiency performance.” Each 2m air curtain is capable ofdelivering an airflow of up to 5,550m³/hr and up to 30kW of electric heating output,although this is limited to 18kW at Union Street. Other models are available with hot waterheating or fan-only operation.

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RINNAI TOPS THE BILLBirmingham Hippodrome was the first theatre in theUK to be registered to ISO 14001, an internationalstandard for Environmental Management Systems,for its attempts to lower the carbon footprintthroughout the building. With the assistance ofRinnai’s midlands area sales manager, Richard Bailey,two high-efficiency Rinnai HD50i internal units werespecified because of their high efficiencies and lowrunning costs, which fitted well with the theatre’scommitment to sustainable operation, and becausethe compact units would be easy to handle into placewith no special equipment.

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Major city institutions like their headquarters buildings to bebold architectural statements, reflecting the values of theorganisation and leaving no doubt as to their power andinfluence. That invariably means that the main entrance

to the building has to impress. The current trend in the city is towards transparency – both literally

and metaphorically, in the wake of the global banking crisis. Many ofthe landmark buildings currently going up in the Square Mile share thefashion for multi-level glazed atria clad with minimalist curtain wallingsystems. Set within these transparent façades is the main entrance –more often than not, a large glass revolving door.

Bespoke door manufacturers have had to rise to the challenge laiddown by the architect and produce a practical interpretation of what isoften a highly stylised design concept. Height currently seems to be acommon feature, the door having to match the grand scale of the high-level atrium within.

Consequently, some buildings are now equipped with doors rising to4, 5 or even 6m in height. This might look good, but it also sets the barhigh for the manufacturer; each leaf of a door this tall can weigh atonne or more, and if it’s to work efficiently and safely, then themanufacturer must find drives, bearings and safety devices that are up to the job.

Tall doors represent a minority of the market. Most building projectsemploying revolving doors – retail premises, public sector buildings,airports, hospitals and so on – have different requirements.

Generally, instead of very tall doors, the trend is towards largerdiameters. In recent years, accessibility has become a major issue in buildings, thanks to the Disability Act and changes in the BuildingRegulations. Previously, it was common to provide passing doors eitherside of a revolving door so that wheelchair users could be allowed inand out of the building. Now, they must be able to use the same door aseverybody else, a requirement met by large diameter, slow movingrevolving doors.

Like very tall doors, these wide models feature heavy leaves andhave huge compartment sizes; engineering them for safe, efficientoperation is the main challenge for manufacturers. The code ofpractice BS7036 governing the safety of powered doors for pedestrianuse sets out clear guidelines for factors such as speed of operation,stopping speeds and distances and presence detection.

Even the largest doors will stop instantly, and usually within

a few millimetres of arc, if an obstruction is detected. Remote andcontact sensors are located strategically to govern the speed ofrotation and maintain distance from users. At no point should the leafof a modern revolving door come into contact with somebody passingthrough it.

Naturally, to achieve this level of control, manufacturers mustemploy the most advanced controls and sensors. But also, the drivesand motors have to be highly sophisticated to meet the demandingperformance criteria of a large diameter door.

Manufacturers are constantly reviewing their product ranges andproduct testing is a major part of this.

A slight slow-down in the demand for revolving doors, brought aboutby the onset of the global recession, is now showing signs of sustainedrecovery, according to Andy Smith, regional sales manager withRecord/Blasi: “With our Record range, we cover the market forstandard doors, while Blasi is the recognised leader in top-end bespokedoors” said Mr Smith. “We are seeing growth in both sectors.” One major reason for increased sales is the current focus in theconstruction industry on improved energy efficiency and heatconservation.

Revolving doors are designed so that the interior space is nevercompletely open to the elements. “There are always at least two leavesin contact with the drum and, while cold air does come into the buildingwith each compartment, there is never any uncontrolled flow throughthe door as there is with a sliding or swing door,” explained Mr Smith.

Even double sliding doors cannot match the heat conservation abilityof a revolving door, since the depth of the lobby separating the two setsof doors is seldom more than 4m. This means that both sets of doorsare often open at the same time, and often for extended periods if thedoors are in constant use.

“With the more demanding accessibilityand energy efficiency requirements ofmodern buildings, designers areincreasingly looking to revolving doors fortheir projects,” said Mr Smith. “Modernrevolving doors are capable of satisfyingjust about any building requirement andthere is an enormous range to choose fromthese days, from small, manually-operateddoors to the largest automatic models.”

Trends in revolving doors

Revolving doors are a familiar feature of many large buildings, especially those used bylarge numbers of people on a fairly constant basis. As the principal means of entry to suchbuildings, these doors are subject to a variety of changing factors that continue toinfluence their development. Record UK discusses...

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Windows, Doors, Framing

Taking all current specifi cation and building regulation demands into consideration, The Parkside Group Limited are pleased to launch Alu-Timber, a range of aluminium/timber windows, doors and framing, that combinessustainably grown FSC or PEFC timbers with 100%recyclable aluminium.

“The Alu-Timber range of framing, windows and doors, merge material solutions: timber providing the thermal effi ciency, aluminium the protection.”

Timber is a non-conductive material, minimising heat loss and, by using high performing glass, the lowest U-valuesare achievable. To protect, aluminium gives the timber facade a standard 25 year performance guarantee.

Alu-Timber gives the specifi er benefi ts: low U-values to achieve current legislation as well as reassurance for the client that the facade will last, with minimal maintenance.

The Alu-Timber range includes casement, tilt and turn windows and an open-in and open-out door. Due to the superior jointing of Alu-Timber, it has inherently high defl ection loads. Alu-Timber can therefore be used as a window walling suite up to storey height, creating modular framing systems with opening windows and doors.

Alu-Timber is a member of The Parkside Group Limited which includes Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, Axim and is a distributor for Duco sun and ventilationproducts. The Parkside Group Limited offers a single source solution for all your facade requirements.

The Parkside Group Ltd, Unit 5, The Willow Centre, 17 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4NX

Tel: +44(0) 20 8685 9685 | Fax: +44(0) 20 8646 5096 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.alu-timber.co.uk

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Around one fifth of all heat in a home is lost through thewindows. Specification of the correct windows is

therefore vitally important and makes a huge difference to the overallcarbon footprint of a build.

Timber windows have long been recognised for adding value to aproperty because of their superior aesthetics. Today, timber windowsnot only offer exceptional aesthetics but, as a highly engineered item,they offer performance levels that in many cases exceed that of othermaterials. And, with builders and developers facing the ever morestringent Part L of the Building Regulations and the requirements of theCode for Sustainable Homes, this means that windows have to achievelower U-values than ever before. This has led to innovation in timberwindows to ensure they can retain authentic styles but offer evenhigher performance.

Take sliding sash windows, for example. This has been one of themost popular window designs for classic homes for many years. Now the thermal performance of sliding sash windows has beenenhanced to ensure they can meet and exceed Part L of the BuildingRegulations – achieving a U-value of down to 1.2 W/m2K. Sliding sashstyles are still widely used in new builds in conservation areas or insympathetic replacements, as they offer stunning aesthetics. Now available with very low U-values, this means they are as relevantfor modern homes as they were for homes in the past – and this is all down to innovation in timber window production.

Authentic styling, with high performanceBuyer demands for windows have never been higher, yet sometimeseven the supposedly impossible can be achieved. Conservationwindows with authentic traditional styling can be specified without any need to compromise on thermal performance. Windows have been introduced to meet the needs of housebuilders by assisting withsecuring planning approval in conservation areas, yet still retaining ahigh level of energy efficiency. This new style is already enjoying hugepopularity in the market.

However, timber windows and doorsets are gaining popularity notjust for heritage homes and properties in conservation areas, but forsome of the most sustainable projects being built. Timber casementwindows have been supplied to one of the first zero carbondevelopments – a Code Level 6 project in Norfolk, where aestheticsand performance were all important. The development is already beingseen as a benchmark for sustainable new homes of the future and theproject is testament to the thermal performance of some timberwindows. The windows installed in these homes played a crucial part in ensuring thermal performance and minimising the impact of theseproperties on the environment.

Timber windows would not have been able to have met modernthermal performance requirements had it not been for significantinvestment in new technology. In the past, there was a choice forspecifiers and developers between volume manufacturers who offeredstandard products to a certain one-size-fits-all specification and nicheoperators who offered bespoke products on a much smaller scale.Now, investment in the latest IT technology, combined with skilledcraftsmanship and knowledge passed down through the generations,means that timber windows and doors can be produced to achievevery low U-values, with high weather performance, as well as to meetsecurity and safety specifications.

Increasingly stringent requirementsThe increasingly stringent requirements of the Building Regulationsmeans that today’s timber windows are normally supplied to meetbespoke requirements, rather than as standard products. Specific newranges of windows have been developed to meet increasing demandsof the market. For example, certain windows and doorsets have beenreleased specifically to meet Code level 6. This range of windows iscapable of achieving U-values down to 0.7 W/m2K. Full timber oraluminium clad versions are also available to provide even greaterflexibility and choice. Again this just shows how far timber windowshave come in the past 40 years – and how far potentially they can go to achieve the zero carbon requirements of new build homes in 2016.

Today, buyers are looking for windows that retain their performancefor as long as possible, which is why factory finishing has become soimportant. Modern hi-build factory paints are guaranteed for ten yearsand again, this means lower maintenance and a superior performance– not to mention saving a great deal of time on finishing windows onsite.

Timber has long been renowned as the only renewable material fordoors and windows, and demand for sustainable products is again amajor contributory factor in the popularity of timber windows.Specifiers and developers are choosing chain of custody-certifiedtimber windows which demonstrate their environmental credentials, as they are sourced from forests with strict reforestation programmes.

So the question is: Can timber windowsmeet the ever more stringent performancerequirements? Timber windows are betterplaced than most other materials to do so.

And, with such a highly engineeredproduct that originates from a sustainablesource, demand looks set to increase toensure that the homes of the future canretain their environmental credentials,aesthetics and performance.

When a window makesall the differenceIan Purkis, technical director at JELD-WEN, looks at how timberwindows can help enhance the sustainability of a property...

For more informationabout JELD-WEN use any of the enquirymethods below quoting number BN321

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THE STORYUNFOLDSBrio's Weatherfoldexterior folding door and window furniture has long helpedarchitects and designersto seamlessly meldinteriors and exteriors in a secure and efficientmanner. The ever popular Weatherfold Coastal Elite exterior folding doorhardware has recently seen improvements, with particular attention being placedon security and height adjustment. With these changes comes a new name –Weatherfold 4s. Weatherfold 4s consists of four dedicated systems suitable fortimber and aluminium doors weighing up to 150kg per panel. It is acknowledgedto be a leading hardware model for bi-folding doors in timber, aluminium andAluclad materials. Weatherfold 4s hardware is suitable for both residential andcommercial inward or outward opening applications. The system is suitable forlarge openings with up to eight panels folding in each direction, achieving a spanin excess of 16,000mm and accommodating panels up to 1,000mm wide.

REFURBISHINGWITH DAYLIGHTOne of the mostdramatic Kalwallprojects in Europe ispart of the conversionof old railwaymaintenance buildingsin Antwerp. The brieffor architect Verdickt & Verdickt was to useas much as possible of the original to create a major leisure complex. This was to include a large new sports hall within the existing footprint, formed byretaining the gable walls and a totally new structure behind connected to themain complex. Maximum natural daylighting with minimum energy loss hasbeen achieved by cloaking the envelope entirely with translucent Kalwall fromStoakes Systems. This highly insulating system comprises a very large

pitched roof, supported by laminated timber trusses, together withvertical clerestories at each end and along the long side elevation.Internally, the other long side forms an upper level viewing gallery. When lit up at night, the building exudes an ethereal glow. Kalwall is themost highly insulating diffuse light transmitting cladding and sky lightingsystem available. It is designed to transmit museum-quality light,flooding an interior with natural diffused daylight without glare or theharsh contrasts of light and shade. Running costs are reduced because of the superior insulation which reduces a building’s energy runningcosts including less reliance on artificial lighting. Apart from beingspecified for all types of new build, Kalwall is increasingly used for therefurbishment of aged buildings and failed curtain-walling or sky lighting.

CLOSINGTHE GAPCooke Brothershas launched its InterleafContinuous Hinge.Recognising thegrowing demandfor a minimalspace betweenthe frame anddoor profile, the new Phoenix Interleafhinge reduces the typical gap of atraditional heavy duty continuous hingefrom the usual 12mm down to a mere3mm. Suited to both 44 and 54mmtimber and metal doorsets, theaesthetical lines of the interleaf hingecompletely fills the void between thedoor and frame, reducing the risk offinger trapping considerably. For secureenvironments where the risk of self harmis a major consideration, the Interleafhinge is also available with reducedligature end caps as a specified option.The CE marked Interleaf hinges havebeen tested to BS EN 1935: Grade 14(160kg) and is CERTIFIRE approved for use on fire doors.

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FABULOUS FAÇADEFaçade systems from Technal havebeen specified for Southwark Council’snew super library which has now beencompleted in Canada Water, London.Constructed by ISG Jackson, the £14mbuilding sits at the edge of a new civicplaza and a stretch of open water. Thebuilding is clad in light bronze anodisedaluminium panels with sequinedperforations, interspersed withrecessed curtain wall screens. Finishedin bronze anodising, Technal’s MX SSGstructural glazing and CD commercialdoors have been used for the groundfloor. MX Visible Grid features as stripsof curtain walling to the three upperfloors, with MX tophung concealedvents for naturalventilation and PXidoors providingaccess to thebalconies. MX SSG is a flushcurtain wallingoption with lessvisible aluminiumand clearexpanses of glass.

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COST AND ENERGYEFFICIENT DOORSTimbmet has combinedforces with joinery companyMeer End Stairs, to produce130 bespoke internal andexternal doors for aprestigious new build property in Warwickshire. The house measures29,000ft2 and the owner specified oak as his preferred material of choicefor the doors. Warwick Aldersley, MD of Meer End Stairs, suggested TEC(Timbmet Engineered Components) oak sandwich panels as a solution inorder to minimise the inherent movement that the use of oak would causeover time. Having worked with the Timbmet portfolio of products for manyyears, Mr Aldersley was confident to adopt the TEC solution despite thisbeing the first time Meer End Stairs had used the range. Available in easilymachinable sheets with a cork core, the oak TEC sandwich panels combinecost-efficiency with low wastage, and provide a flawless product with addeddimensional stability far greater than that of traditional solid wood.

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KITEMARK FOR COMARComar Architectural AluminiumSystems has achieved Kitemarkstatus: BS 4873 – Systems Supplierfor Aluminium Alloy Windows and BS 7950/4873 Enhanced SecurityPerformance of Windows for DomesticApplications for Comar 5Pi ECO 55mmand 75mm casement window systemsand Comar 5Pi Tilt/Turn windows. The latest certification for ComarAluminium Systems ensures that the design, supply and securityperformance of its aluminium windowsystems meets the strictest criteria of the British Standards InstituteKitemark Scheme.

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KEEP ON ROLLINGBrio has designed its Timberoll range of bottom rolling hardware to offer the best solution forfixing timber sliding doors whether they are cupboard doors up to 25kg or hefty sliding exteriordoors up to 300kg. Timberoll 25 is designed for residential or light commercial sliding woodframed glazed or flush, bi-passing cupboard or cabinet and wardrobe sliding doors. Nylon bottom rollers operate on aluminium rails producing a quiet, smooth operation. Standard kits are available making this a total cabinet sliding door hardware solution. Timberoll100 is an external bottom roller sliding window and door hardware system for maximum panelweights up to 100kg and is suited for large sliding windows or patio sliding doors with timberframed glazed panels of up to 2.4m high and 1.8m wide.

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HideawayTM Protek Pocket Door KitSteel Framed Pocket Door Kit for Plasterboard Walls

Features� Strong steel construction� Quick to assemble� Space saving� No welding needed� Ready to be fitted with plaster board� Full finishing joinery kit supplied with wooden jambs, dustbrushes, recessed door posts and rubber gaskets

� Kits available for finished wall thickness of 100mm or125mm (both based on using 12.5mm plaster board)

� Fixes directly to timber or metal stud work� Systems for single or double doors� Simultaneous operator available for double(bi-parting) doors

� Suitable for doors weighing up to 120Kgs� For standard door height 1981mm (contact COBURN ifother heights are required)

� Kits for finished wall thickness 100mm are suitable fordoors up to 40mm thick

� 15 year guarantee

HILLALDAM COBURN LIMITEDTel: 020 8545 6680Email: [email protected] | www.coburn.co.uk

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MEETING THE CRITERIASolatube has launched its newEnergy Care Optima range. The range meets the strict criteriaset for Passive House constructionand is available as an upgrade for theSolatube Brighten Up series.Independent testing was carried out to BS EN ISO 12567-1 2000 forwindows and doors. The Solatube160 DS Energy Care Optimaproduced a U-value of 0.5W/m²/K,the equivalent to a window that istriple glazed with multiple low-ecoating and Krypton filled.

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CURVE APPEALThe striking 12-storeyBeaufort House in theheart of the City ofLondon has beentransformed by theinstallation of anindividually designed,oval-shaped entrancelobby with curvedautomatic doors fromGEZE UK. Specialistfit-out firm Sykes,sought out the UK manufacturer of door and window control systems, to helpdeliver this very unusual project with minimal disruption to office workers andvisitors. With extremely high footfall expected at peak periods, a curved entrancewas chosen that would enable the largest possible numbers of people to flowthrough the lobby at any one time. It was also important to maintain a feeling ofspace within the lobby area and create an easy transition between the building’satrium and the busy square outside.

A VIEW ON SECURE FOLDING DOORSOne of the most effective ways to bringlight in to the home, whether in a newbuild or a refurbishment, is to open upthe vista via a folding timber door.Unfortunately, these doors are likely tobe at the back of the property makingthem likely to be the first port of call for burglars. A report, Acquisitive andOther Property Crime, highlights howthe level of home security is the keyrisk factor for house breaking.Households with lax or less than basic security were six times more likely tohave been victims of burglary (5.8%) than households with basic security(0.9%) and ten times more likely than households with enhanced homesecurity measures (0.6%). PC Henderson recognizes that heavy foldingtimber doors really do need to be in the enhanced class. One product that candeliver the desired enhanced performance is Securefold Ultra, the latestdevelopment from PC Henderson for exterior outward opening folding doors.With its additional security components, this system gives an extra layer ofprotection from intruders and enhanced weather resistance, together with allthe aesthetic benefits associated with modern design. Securefold Ultra hasthree points of locking on every door seam; it has an attack resistant hingeincorporating a security pin and a central interlocking hinge leaf that preventsa burglar from tampering with, or actually removing, the hardware from thedoor. There is also a flush bolt manufactured from extruded aluminium thatincorporates a 10mm diameter 316 stainless steel bolt which Henderson saysis impervious to any attack or potential break-in.

INSPIRATIONAL DOORS"It's nice to get positive responsesfrom the customers," said David Jarvisdirector of D R Services (London).He was speaking after D R Serviceshad finished an interesting job for achurch in London Fields. The companyinstalled three pairs of electric lockingdoors. The church was originally builtwith huge white painted doors that hadtiny visual panels. "They wanted toopen the place up to make it look openbut not to actually have the problem ofhowling gales and things, so it’s a goodprinciple," said David Jarvis. "They canleave the little chapel at the front openif nobody is there. The inner two pairsof doors are locked so that nobody can get into the main church."

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JUBILEE-INSPIRED DOORSUrban Front’s new Twenty12 doorhas been inspired by the Jubilee andthe Olympics and it certainly reflectsboth events brilliantly. A mix of Irokoand a collection of stainless steelstrips depict the Union Jack and thecurrent mood. Doors from thecompany’s new Internal Door Rangeincluding the Vog and the Milano werewell received at this year’s Ecobuildshow. This new range of highly soundinsulated hardwood doors come withmatching frames built with acousticseals on all four sides and withconcealed or pivot hinges. Available insizes up to 3 x 1.2m wide, these doorsmake a stunning feature in any room.

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HIDDEN BENEFITS OF CONCEALMENTSamuel Heath’s Perko Powermaticcontrolled, concealed door closer is enjoyingincreasing popularity with specifiers thanksto the fact that it is totally invisible when the door is closed. In addition to enablingdesigners to retain a clean, unhinderedappearance to the door, without intrusionfrom unsightly boxes and mechanical devices,the benefits of concealment go far beyondaesthetic considerations: A reduced opportunity for the door closer to bevandalised improves reliability of the door to close when needed,particularly important in times of emergency; its ability to be mounted atlow levels and the fact that it is hidden from view make Perko Powermaticeminently suitable for anti-ligature applications and, finally, the absence ofsignificant horizontal surfaces minimises exposure to germs and detritus,enhancing hygiene and simplifying cleaning.

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KEYFREE LOCKNew World Developments,manufacturer of the most advanceddoor entrance systems on the market, is rolling out distribution of the newKeyfree lock from Yale. Introduced aspart of its Apeer offer last year, NewWorld has seen demand for the premiumlock system grow as an increasing number of homeowners recognise the benefitsof having digital access to their homes. “Given the premium nature of our Apeerall-GRP composite doorsets, there is an expectation that our offer includes thelatest in technological as well as security advances,” said Asa McGilian, MD atNew World. “Early adopters are young, affluent homeowners who recognise theadvantages of not having to carry housekeys – especially where there may bechildren or other people who need access to the home. It saves having to havekeys cut as a separate visitor code can be set up for trusted friends and family.”Featuring a keypad operating system, the Yale Keyfree lock is programmed with a personalised PIN number. The lock is opened by typing a 4-12 digit code into the built-in keypad, or with a remote control fob, similar to a car key.

A SUCCESSFUL FIRST APPEARANCEFareham-based REHAUfabricator, Solent Glass &Glazing, exhibited at Ecobuildfor the first time with a standfocused exclusively on thePassivhaus certified REHAUGENEO window system. Salesmanager, Laimons Berzins wasdelighted with the response andsays the exhibition was theperfect vehicle for Solent’sspecialist product offering. He said: “We were reallyimpressed, not just with thequantity of visitors at the show,but also with the quality. Many of them were really well informed about Passivhaus requirements andwe felt they were at the show specifically to source products for upcomingdevelopments rather than just to gather information. We picked up a numberof significant leads for projects which we will be quoting on in the comingweeks and we are very confident that our investment in the exhibition willprove worthwhile.” Since starting to manufacture the REHAU GENEO system in 2011, Solent Glass & Glazing has concentrated on the top end of the domestic market with successful installations in one-off properties fordevelopers and self builders. Laimons added: “Ecobuild is certainly becomingmore mainstream in terms of the types of companies and products which areon display but it’s still attracting visitors whose main focus is energy efficiency.For us, it’s the right audience and the right venue and we would certainlyconsider booking again for next year.”

HIDDEN HINGESArchitect Jack Woolley’s almostinvisible live/work scheme on the siteof a former carpenters workshop wonthis year’s Architects Journal SmallProjects Award, against strongcompetition from 24 short listedpractices. Described by the judges as delightful and a superb use of afound site, the office and homeproject featured a hidden door builtinto the brickwork of an existing wall.Architectural ironmonger, Poole Waite& Co, recommended the door shouldbe fitted with satin finish TECTUSTE640-3D hinges, from doorhardware manufacturerSIMONSWERK, as this fullyconcealed hinge, itself an awardwinner, was by definition andspecification the right partner for the project, a worthy recipient of theprestigious AJ Small Projects prize.

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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD FOR FABER BLINDSThe EOS 500 roller blind from Faber Blinds has secured a product design award atthe prestigious iF ceremony in Germany. The iF jury, made up of some of the leadingdesign experts in the world, highlighted the intricate mechanics involved in the FaberBlinds product at the awards. The EOS 500 includes a patented metal clutch, a durable zamac housing with polished finish and a chain drive unit that excels inmaximum operating comfort. Faber Blinds, part of the Hunter Douglas group, is a UK supplier of internal and external systems for the control of light and glare. As the trend shifts towards buildings with larger windows, EOS 500 was designed to increase the amount of light entering a space. The system offers aestheticallypleasing solutions, while contributing to energy savings with its heat reflective andinsulating properties. The streamlined installation brackets bear the weight of theroller shade tube without compromising the aesthetic quality of the window design.The shade is customisable and offered in several models, from bracket installation to complete cassette systems and can span ultra-wide windows.

I-TEC INNOVATIONInternorm has developed a specialistself-powered solar blind. I-tec Shading,a practical sunscreen solution, is theperfect option when electricity supplyis unavailable. Internorm compositewindow systems, fitted with amotorised shutter and integrated with a photovoltaic solar panel, can beoperated without the need for anexternal power source. The thin filmsolar cell panel, which acts as the blindcover and is integrated into the top rail,is installed inside the window system.I-tec Shading boasts the ultimate instyle, design and performance.

The integrated shading system useslight energy directly sourced at thewindow to operate the sunscreen, and provides a solution when there isno electricity supply available from adirect source nearby. The Photovoltaicmodule, controlled by a 3.7V motor,with a maximum width of 1,289mm can be adjusted to the desired length.If preferred, the motor blind, with eight programmable positions, can be battery controlled. The battery for the motor, which receives continuouscharging during the day even indiffused lighting areas, can supplyenergy if needed. Controlled by awireless remote control system, which uses a radio frequency of868MHz, the system lowers and raises the blind and adjusts the slats to 11 alternate positions.

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SOPHISTICATED DAYLIGHT CONTROLFurther extending its range of roof windows andaccessories, Keylite Roof Windows, part of theKeystone Group, has launched an integral blindoption – where the blind is permanently sealedwithin the double glazing unit, resulting in atotally dust-free environment. This delivers a number of advantages thatmake it suitable for commercial, public sector and residential settings.Requiring no cleaning, it can be used for sterile environments such ashospitals or doctor’s surgeries, while the protection afforded by the glassresults in a much longer lifespan, meaning it can be installed in busyenvironments such as schools or offices without fear of damage. For domestic installations, it offers a non-allergenic, maintenance-freesolution, making it an extremely popular choice. John Duffin, managingdirector of Keylite, explained: “We are constantly striving to improve ourproducts and this clever new design feature completely removes the needfor cleaning or ongoing maintenance, making it a fit-and-forget solution.”

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Slimport circular vision frames with their clean lines enhance the appearance of any door.

This flush fitting design is available in stainless steel, or zinc plated mild steel ready for colour coating.

Now practical vision requirements need not compromise aesthetics. Slimport vision frames with their unique concealed fixing design are the answer. Ideal for luxury office suites, corridor doors, classrooms etc.

Rectangular and custom shape vision frames, also available.

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ABC+D May 2012

DASH FOR A WIIInstrumentation specialistAshtead Technology willbe giving away a NintendoWii every day at both Sustainabilitylive! and the Safety & Health Expo during May2012. However, in order to win the Wii, visitors will have to return to the company’sstand within 60 seconds of being texted and tweeted. Both events will take placeat Birmingham’s NEC and visitors to the Ashtead Technology stands will be givena raffle ticket in exchange for their mobile phone number. Ashtead’s marketingmanager, Stewart Curtis says: “Anyone arriving after the 60 seconds will bedisqualified, as will anyone caught rugby tackling other contenders!” The Safety & Health Expo runs from 15-17 May (visit stand C21) and Sustainabilitylive! is22-24 May (visit stand J51). The Ashtead Technology stands will also providevisitors with a great opportunity to see a wide range of the latest testing andmonitoring technologies. Stewart said: “The intention is to provide visitors with anopportunity to have a go with some of the latest instruments, because while the internet is a wonderful tool – and we have recently radically revamped ourwebsite – there is nothing like hands-on experience to really appreciate what an instrument can do.”

NEWNORTHERNOFFICETROX has opened a new regional officeto serve customersin the north ofEngland. Basedin a self-contained2,840ft2 officebuilding in theSalford Quays areaof Manchester, it isideally situated for customers across the region and will provide a local basefor TROX’s team. Well-equipped, with meeting rooms, demo areas and trainingfacilities, it will also save customers from having to travel south. This is thethird office to be opened by TROX since the company announced, in 2010, itsintention of establishing a network of regional offices. Offices in London andMotherwell, Scotland are already proving popular with customers, and severalnew members of staff have been appointed to boost the teams at bothlocations. The new regional office in Manchester continues the roll-out,enhancing service levels for customers in this region and providing localtechnical support. The creation of a network of regional sales offices fits within TROX’s wider company philosophy, which is based on four criticalfactors – continuous improvement, people focus, world-beating productionprocesses and investment. Concentration on delivering products and servicesat a local level has been accompanied by a strengthening of its primary sitein Thetford (HQ and production facility). During 2011 TROX celebrated thecompletion of a £2.1m investment programme, which saw the Thetford sitefirmly established as the TROX group’s global centre of excellence for chilledbeam manufacture.

ROOFING RECOGNITIONSouth East roofing contractor, RichardSoan Roofing Services, has reachedthe finals of the National Federation ofRoofing Contractors’ 2012 RoofingAwards in two categories. Thecontractor is in the running for both theReinforced Bituminous Membrane andRoof Slating categories. Richard SoanRoofing Services was nominated in theReinforced Bituminous Membranecategory by Langley WaterpoofingSystems in acknowledgement of anexceptional roofing refurbishment atBishop Bell School in Eastbourne, EastSussex, where three roof areas totalling900m² were refurbished using LangleyWaterproofing Systems’ HighPerformance reinforced bituminousmembrane Warm Roof Construction.The entry in the Roof Slating categoryrelates to a project undertaken atFolkington Manor, an historic countryhome in East Sussex.

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KNX UK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEDAt the KNX UK AGM, held during March, the winners of the Association's Annual Awards were announced. The awards were made in the categories of KNXChampion for 2011, Best KNX Product and Best KNX Installation. KNX Championwas Iain Gordon, the Association’s president. He was selected, in part, for hissuccessful tenure as president which has been a period of continual growth bothin the size of the Association and KNX business in the UK. Winner of Best KNXProduct was Theben's Presence Light 360B-KNX 360° ceiling-mounted presencedetector. This product was chosen for its high levels of functionality and productquality. Winner of the Best KNX Installation was systems integrator Entech for theinstallation at the Bulgari Hotel in London where the versatility of KNX technologyhas been clearly demonstrated. In accepting his award, Iain Gordonacknowledged the contribution that all the award nominees and members of KNX UK have made to the success and growth of KNX in both commercial and residential markets.

YET ANOTHER TRIUMPHIronmongeryDirect once againdemonstrated that it is a winner –collecting the Award for Best All RoundBusiness or Brand (Annual Sales £10-£25m, B2B category) at theprestigious ECMOD (Every ChannelMastered Optimised Delivered)Awards 2012. “We’re extremely proudto receive the Best All Round BusinessAward for the second time,” saidIronmongeryDirect’s managingdirector, Wayne Lysaght-Mason. “This is a fantastic achievement andrecognition for the whole company. It shows how we are adapting to meetcustomer needs, while growing ourbusiness via the most effectivemeans.” Despite the difficult marketconditions, the company continues to perform achieving a seventh yearconsecutive growth in 2011 withturnover hitting £15m, up 20% on2010. Last year the company relocatedthe business to new 50,000ft2

premises and increased products keptin stock for next day delivery to 13,500with scope to increase this offering to20,000.

The ECMOD awards celebratebusiness excellence among the multi-channel trading sector and haveevolved as the sector's definitivemeasure of success. This award addsto the company’s list of accolades withthe supplier taking home ECMODAwards for Outstanding CustomerService and Niche Supplier.

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CONTINUINGGROWTH FORBURDENSBurdens chief executiveofficer, Jeremy Burden,has announced that thecompany has, over the past few years, increased its turnover and logisticscapabilities by 100% and is on target to achieve a 15% rise in sales in thecurrent financial year. Jeremy commented: “This performance, during whatmany observers believe is the most severe recession the industry hasexperienced, is a remarkable achievement. We are anticipating furthergrowth and to realise our corporate objectives we have, through investmentcompany, a2e Venture Catalysts and with advisers PwC, Deloitte and HoganLovells, refinanced our UK core business working capital. Our intention wasto establish a relationship with funding partners who would understand ourbusiness model and we believe that with the support of GE Capital, Lloyds Banking Group and Co-op Bank we can take the company to the next stage of its development.”

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ABC+D May 2012

NEW FACES FOR 2012 Knauf AMF Ceilings is pleased towelcome two new members of staffto its team. Bathiya Karunaratnejoins as specification manager,following the promotion of PeterSymons to national sales managerat the start of the year, and SachaConte takes on the role of area sales manager for the South East. Bathiya hasover seven years experience working in the interiors industry and has beeninvolved in a number of complex, demanding projects. He holds a BSc (Hons) anda Masters in Business Administration. “It’s a great time to be joining Knauf AMF,”said Bathiya. “We have an excellent product range and I’m really excited aboutdriving the brand and products forward, together with our great team andvaluable distribution partners.” Sacha has worked in the specification industry for over ten years, mainly with manufacturers of high end products includingaluminium systems, sloped roof glazing and physical and ballistic securitysystems. He has worked closely with leading architects and designers across the South East on a number of major projects.

HVCA BECOMES B&ESThe Heating and VentilatingContractors’ Association(HVCA) has rebranded andfrom 1 March 2012 becameB&ES (the Building &Engineering ServicesAssociation). The HVCA,established in 1904 as theNational Association ofMaster Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963.Bob Shelley, president of the HVCA commented: “Back then, of course,that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have describedthemselves – as H&V contractors – with the result that the name of theirrepresentative body accurately reflected the services they provided to themarketplace. These days, however, things are very different. The term H&Vbarely scratches the surface of the diverse, sophisticated and highly complexnature of the work our members now undertake. Nor does it even hint at the

increasingly central role they play in the integration of engineeringservices in buildings – and especially in the incorporation of therenewable technologies that are clearly here to stay in our increasinglyenvironmentally-conscious age. It is also the case that, today, ourmembership embraces many other specialisms – ventilation hygiene,heat pumps and facilities management, to name but a few – all of whichsit comfortably under the building and engineering services identity”.Looking to the future, Mr Shelley said: “Rebranding is just one elementin a re-positioning exercise that will enable this Association to provideits members with a wider range of services, enhance its influence withGovernment, and provide a natural home for all building engineering

services specialists. I am convinced that, as B&ES, we shall be ideally placed tobecome just such an organisation.”

A WORLD FIRSTAs the countdown to this summer’siconic sporting event continues, theentire London 2012 Olympic Parkdevelopment has achieved dualProject Certification from PEFC andthe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)schemes for its timber usage —thefirst dual Project Certification in theworld. This groundbreakingachievement in sustainable timberprocurement has played a prominentrole in helping the Olympic DeliveryAuthority (ODA) achieve itscommitment of making the London2012 Olympic Games the greenestgames ever with 100% of woodproducts supplied certified as legaland sustainable. The developmentwas audited by the Soil Association’sWoodmark and is being hailed as amajor achievement that is potentiallydestined to be a future model fortimber procurement globally.

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A BIG STEP FORWARD FOR REDLANDMonier Redland’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of itsmanufacturing processes is being demonstrated by the installation of a windturbine with the capacity to fully power the whole of the company’s Rassauplant in South Wales. The £1.5m installation is a joint project between MonierRedland and a new company, Alto Prodotto Wind. It is the first of five windturbines to be funded and installed across the UK by the new company. The project is now complete and fully commissioned. At its most efficient, the new PowerWind 500kW wind turbine will be powerful enough to supplysufficient electricity to fully power the plant. Following Met Office forecasts forwind speeds across the year, it is predicted that the wind turbine will providethe plant with one third of its entire annual electricity usage, offsetting up to740 tonnes of CO2 per year. When the plant is not in use, power generated willbe directed back to the national grid, providing additional energy to bedistributed across the area.

POSITIVE RESULTSThe TROX Group had a satisfactoryyear during 2011, despite theeconomic downturn. Group turnovershowed positive growth, increasingby 11% from EUR 350 million to aboutEUR 390 million, putting it ahead of2008 (a record-breaking year).In comparison with the previousfinancial year, the TROX GmbHturnover in Germany rose in the twodigit percent range. This representsthe company's highest ever domesticturnover, of more than EUR 120million. 3,300 people (prior year:3,200) are currently employed byTROX in its 24 subsidiary companies in 23 countries on five continents.

With 13 production facilities, 25additional wholly-owned sales offices,and a network of more than 50importers and representatives, TROXis the world market leader for thedevelopment, manufacturing, and sale of components and systems forventilation and air conditioning.Commenting on the positive financialperformance during 2011, Lutz Reuter,chief executive officer of TROX, said:"Through the expansion of ourproduction in Anholt, the introductionof the X-CUBE air handling unit, ourentry into a new plastic technology,and a number of additional newdevelopments, we have solidified andfurther expanded our position in themarket."

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NEW SALESMANAGER FORTHE SOUTH EASTSandtoft Roof Tileshas boosted its nationalsales team with theappointment of AmyMaslen. Amy, 39 from Crawley, West Sussex, joins Sandtoft as area salesmanager for the southern region incorporating West Sussex, Surrey,Berkshire and Hampshire. With over 14 years’ experience in the roofingindustry, Amy joins Sandtoft from Redland where she was also an areamanager. Before that, she held positions with Marley Eternit and Decra Roof Systems. Speaking about her appointment, Amy said: “I’m delighted to be joining such a forward-thinking company. Having been in the roofing industry for almost 15 years, I’ve always been aware of theinnovations Sandtoft brings to the market. I’m really looking forward to my new role with Sandtoft, which will involve building close links withhousebuilders, local authorities and stockists, amongst others.”

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CAB ADDS VALUE BYEMBRACING SOCIALMEDIA AND BIMTwo of the building sector’s buzzwords in 2012, Social media andBIM, were themes running throughall the presentations at CAB’srecent mini-conference andmembers’ meeting in Bradford. Over 150 members and guests across the supply chain attended the event entitled The Changing Face of Specification. The unanimous member feedback afterwards was that it had represented one of the best added value meetings that included high quality networking, detailedknowledge and clinical insight that could be taken straight back to the work placeand implemented. The importance for CAB members was the need to be able tooffer virtual products which can be used in BIM design. These virtual productscontain not only the three dimensional model of the product, but a completespecifcation. Metz Architects acknowledged the particular challenges ofinterfacing BIM with current software used by CAB members for the designand production of façades, windows and doors.

TENSAREXPANDS GLOBALOUTLOOKJoe Cavanaugh has beenappointed vice presidentand general manager forEurope Africa and theMiddle East and willrelocate from the US toTensar’s UK offices inBlackburn. Joe has manyyears of experience with Tensar International, most recently as vice presidentof Global Technology, a position he has held since 2009. Also, Ian Fraser hasbeen appointed vice president of Global Technology. Ian joined Tensar in 2007as UK and international business manager, and was elevated to director ofapplication technology, at the end of 2010. He will also operate out of the USoffices in Blackburn. “The geotechnical industry is now truly global,”commented Bob Vevoda, Tensar chief operating officer, Tensar Corporation,“and these key appointments reflect the application of our technologythroughout the world. Geogrid advances in one region can provide exciting

benefits in others, for example the progress of TriAx internationally.” Joe has 19 years of experience in the geotechnical and geosynthetic

construction industries, including three years as vice presidenttechnology western hemisphere, and has gained immense technicalexpertise and global experience. Ian has over 25 years experience ingeotechnical consultancy, material supply and specialist contracting

with particular emphasis on technical application and design andconstruction. He is currently chairman of the International

Geosynthetics Society UK Chapter, and sits on a number of nationaland international technical committees related to geosynthetics and

geotechnical engineering.

FERNOX TO ATTENDMOSTRA 2012Fernox will be showcasing its range ofproducts and equipment designed toprotect and maintain the efficiency ofboth traditional and renewable heatingsystems at Mostra ConvegnoExpocomfort 2012. The Fernox standwill feature the current, best-in-classrange of traditional chemical watertreatments to prevent corrosion,limescale and central heating systemfailure. Among the products on displaywill be the popular Total Filter TF1 –a hydrocyclonic and magnetic in-linefilter that removes and containscontaminants from central heatingsystems. Fernox will also be promotingits new generation of chemical watertreatments specifically developed forrenewable heating applicationsincluding the comprehensive Fernox(Heat Pump) HP range.

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NEW VICAIMA WEBSITEWith the introduction of the latest Vicaima website, the company presents an exciting and newbrand segmentation, which has been set out into three new strategic areas. This will ensureclearer communication of its many solutions for clients and specifiers in the construction andarchitectural sectors. The Vicaima First segment brings together all the door solutions aimedtowards professionals and specifiers. It integrates many of the technical products that havebeen well established by Vicaima in the market over recent years. This includes Vicaima’s abilityto provide customized solutions to meet the various technical and architectural specificationsrequired within individual projects. The Vicaima Technology segment represents the pinnacle ofthe companies research and development. Providing technological innovation developed notonly for the door sector, but also other sectors which can benefit from Vicaima’s technicaladvancement. This segment is a vanguard for ideas capable of gaining relevant use in bothnational and international markets. Memorable and audacious, the Vicaima Haute Couturesegment acts as Vicaima’s ambassador and will be one of the main strategic areas of Vicaimaand a flagship for Vicaima design eminence in the international arena.

VAN USERS TOLD: STOPSHREDDING BANKNOTESThe Fuelcard People has urged vanusers to stop throwing money awayon over-priced refuelling. Steve Clarke,general manager, said: “Any businessdepending upon vans needs to cutcosts with a fuel card but, if it isn’t theright one, they might just as well feedbanknotes into a shredder. Even for asmall fleet, overpaying by even afraction of a penny per litre mountsup to a serious loss over a year.” Manyfirms using vans and other lightcommercial vehicles use fuel cardswhich they have held for years,assuming that there is no need toreview the market for a better deal.“Fuel cards are not all the same,though,” said Steve, “and markets can change.

“There is no guarantee that last year’sgreat deal is still the best option.Companies need to review thecomplete fuel card market, to avoidthe strong possibility that they are nowmissing out.” Steve Clarke continued:“As an independent supplier ofcommercial rate fuel cards covering allmajor oil company brands, we canmake it simple to compare all of BP,Esso, Shell, Texaco, Total, Diesel Direct(Keyfuels) and UK Fuels.”

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NEW APPOINTMENTTROX UK has appointedSuzanne Ranson as financedirector. Ms Ranson completedher accountancy training atCranfield School ofManagement and the Universityof Hull. Her career has includedsenior finance manager roleswithin the financial servicessector. She joins TROX fromPrecision Valve UK where shewas UK financial director. In hernew role, Ms Ranson assumesresponsibility for financialcontrol across the UK division of the TROX group, to include management of the company’s capitalinvestment programme and formulation of corporate financial strategy.

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Product Round Up: Fire, Safety & Security


ABC+D May 2012

FIRE PROTECTION GOES ON TOURWAGNER UK’s fire protectionsolutions – OxyReduct and TITANUSASD – will be going on tour aroundthe UK and Ireland on a multi-cityRoadshow during May and June2012. Visitors will be able to visit the OxyReduct demonstration trailerand witness at first hand an environment where fire cannot start. They will also beable to get hands-on with TITANUS ASD, one of the most comprehensive rangesof Air Sampling Smoke Detection systems currently available. CPD presentationswill be running throughout the day at each of the 14 venues and WAGNER UK’sstaff will be available to answer questions and help with hands-on sessions.OxyReduct continuously reduces the oxygen level in a room by adding nitrogen to the air so that an open fire is impossible. Importantly, people can enter andwork in the protected area at any time. It is, therefore, the ultimate form of fireprotection, as it stops a fire from starting in the first place. TITANUS ASD systemscan detect fires at a very early stage, often before visible smouldering takes place,before an open fire occurs and before intense smoke develops.

EMS’ LATEST ENHANCEMENTEMS Radio Fire and Security has recentlyintroduced the latest addition to its FireCell radio fire detection system – wireless local areanetwork (LAN). This new capability now allowsup to eight FireCell systems, with a total of 4,096devices, to be linked wirelessly across buildings

and estates. The FireCell system consists of an industry standard control panel, linked to a radio hub and set of radio clustercommunicators (RCCs) that act as bi-directional range extenders. The FireCellsystem communicates via radio using868mhz frequency, which means that nocabling is required. The wireless LAN is connected to each FireCell panel,together with the addition of a network PCB. This is then programmed tomeet a customer’s individual fire plan. The FireCell network devices can be identified by their label and location so that it is possible to accuratelyidentify the exact areas in which they are located. All information istransmitted across the network to either a master location or to all panels,depending on the requirements of the customer’s individual fire plan. In addition, for complex signalling and evacuation plans, customers are

able to configure cause and effect programming. Each device can trigger adifferent scenario. For example, a heat detector in a halls of residence couldtrigger and alarm signal on that floor and then alert other floors with a pulsingsignal as well as alerting a neighbouring building. Delays can also be built-in to escalate the alarm throughout the building using a cascade type approach.Although this ability can be achieved using wires, it would be necessary to getthe cables across the properties.

KIDDE SETS TEN YEAR BENCHMARKKidde Fyrnetics has raised the barfor safety in housing, with carbonmonoxide alarms as well as smokeand heat alarms all fully guaranteedfor ten years. This impressive, sharedreplacement cycle ensures long-term,problem-free protection and simplifiedproperty management. The newTenYCO battery powered carbonmonoxide alarm complements therecently launched TEN-4 smokealarm. Both ranges are speciallydesigned for quick and simpleinstallation by non-electricians and for low cost of ownership. They featurethe best quality lithium batteries, onlyactivated when the alarm is mountedonto its base plate so preservingfreshness until needed.

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NEW CPD DATESFire Protection in Buildings Explained– The Role of Passive Fire ProtectionProducts is the new name for thesuccessful Chiltern InternationalFire (CIF) CPD training coursePassive Fire Protection Explained. The CPDcourse will be held atCIF’s HighWycombeheadquarterson 17 Mayand 4October2012. It isaimed atlocalauthorities,housingassociations,building contractors, facilities/estatesmanagers, fire stopping installationcompanies, electrical and plumbingcontractors, architects, buildingcontrol inspectors and fire engineeringstudents. Delegate fees are £285.00 +VAT (Standard) and £225 + VAT(TRADA members).

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EASY AS 1,2,3...P2 from BSB Electronics is a high quality, low cost accesscontrol solution that is as easyas 1,2,3. P2 is simple to specify,simple to install and simple touse. It is suitable for small to medium sized applications up to a maximumof 16 doors and 2,000 users. The operating software has been designed tobe extremely easy to use and allows the installer and end user easy accessto a simple interface for swift set-up and card management. The systemcomes complete with stylish, durable readers that are suited to bothmodern and traditional settings. System activity is monitored and can beviewed using simple-to-create reports from within the software and, addingcustom fields into the card database allows for even more tailored reportsto be created. P2 offers cost benefits both in terms of the system cost andalso installation. Ethernet electronics are used at board level which providesmajor cost savings allowing the deployment of IP connected accesscontrollers at a fraction of the normal cost.

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Kidde Fyrnetics Slick® smoke and heat alarms provide discreet fire safety measures integrated with interiordesign for a major development of luxury apartments overlooking London’s Hyde Park.The Lancasters was originally an elegant parade of magnificent stucco-fronted houses built in the mid 19thCentury. The seventy seven apartments have been designed around the grandeur of the original architecture,adding back interior features such as high ceilings, ornate cornicing and fireplaces.Smoke and heat alarms were selected to minimise impact on the carefully designed interiors and to matchdeveloper Northacre’s aim of providing a unique fusion of traditional architecture with brand new design andcutting edge technology.

With a matching family appearance, Slick® interconnectable, optical and ionisation smoke alarms and heat alarms are circular in shape to avoid alignmentproblems. Integral rechargeable lithium batteries provide 6 months continuous backup in the event of mains failure. For major developers, third partycertification is essential, particularly in such a critical area as fire safety, and Slick® is still the only range of fast-fit rechargeable smoke and heat alarmsguaranteed for 10 years. And all Slick® alarms are BSi Kitemarked to reinforce the consistent quality provided by the world’s largest manufacturer.A Slick relay pattress accessory is available to operate remote devices and Building Management Systems.More information on smoke, heat and CO alarms can be found in a new guide - ‘FIRE & CO SAFETY IN HOUSING’This is available via: www.smoke-alarms.co.uk | Tel: +44(0)1753 685148

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ABC+D May 2012

PROGENY KEEPS IN TOUCHProgeny's Touch Switch isa state-of-the-art, generalpurpose switch capable ofdetecting near-proximityor touch. Designed specifically for entry and exit type applications, the switch is used extensively in banks, building societies, hospitals and many more publicplaces where access needs to be controlled and is a much superior option thanthe conventional green button. The DDA compliant, fully sealed IP66 enclosure is suitable for internal and external applications and is attractively designed withclear fascia labelling. There are no moving parts in the switch and, consequently,the life span is increased far beyond most of the other alternatives on the market.As it is not necessary for contact to be made with the human hand or finger toopen the door, only near proximity, the switch also reduces the risk of infection byreducing the incidents of germ transfer through touch. Installation is made easyas the switch plate version will mount onto any UK standard single gang lightswitch back box resulting in an aesthetic flush mounted finish. For applicationswhere space is limited a surface mounted mullion version is available. There arethree fascia design options – Touch to Open, Touch to Release and Green Hand.

A SMART AND SIMPLE WAY TO CONTROL BARRIERS AND GATESProgeny's long range RFID reader is the sensible option to control barriers andgates. Cutting-edge technology boasts a typical read range of up to 25m and

allows multiple facilities with just one key. The long readrange removes the need to have the reader on a postby the side of the road and vehicle users do not needto get out of the cab in order to open a barrier. The reader works on two channels and is availablewith P2, HID and MIFARE and uses the standardProgeny reader interface. The IP56 enclosure issurface mountable and is suitable for indoor oroutdoor use. This is particularly beneficial as itremoves the need to dig up the road or car park to run cables to readers near the gate or barrier. A Telekey fob

is also availablewith embedded P2prox, HID prox and

iCLASS credentials.Each fob can betreated as any othercredential and cantherefore be

allocated access levels, time zones,calendar limits

plus valid from and valid to dates.

SAFETY IN STOREFrontrunner XT entrance matting fromPlastic Extruders is being laid acrossLidl stores in Germany. The highperformance matting provides a safeand slip resistant walkway over theceramic floors, which otherwise could beslippery due to rain or snow. The 100%vinyl open grid matting was selectedbecause of its proven high performancein extreme weather conditions and itstough grip surface which removesunderfoot dirt. This, in turn, falls throughthe grid and is not transferred insidebuildings by subsequent visitors, therebyreducing cleaning and maintenancecosts. Frontrunner XT is loose laid andcan easily be rolled up to facilitate easycleaning and removal of dirt beneath. It is supplied in 5 or 10m rolls and inwidths of 60, 91 and 120cm for recessedand surface-mounted applications.

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SUFFOLK STATION STAYS SAFEFibreGrid has installed its on the wall,Building Regulations complianthandrail system to the steps leading upto two platforms at Bury St EdmundsRailway Station in Suffolk. The teaminstalled the product, during nightworks that lasted for four nights. While the FibreRail handrail systemcan be installed using standarduprights to be free standing, the on thewall components and tube were usedso as not to impede the staircase. The installation was quite complicatedas the station was old and the wallshad many twists and turns, but thisproved the versatility of the FibreRailsystem.

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FREEDOR’S HOSPITALAPPOINTMENTFreedor, the wireless, electrically poweredfree-swing door closer from Fireco, is proving a success at TrowbridgeCommunity Hospital, where it is improvingaccess for patients and staff using the hospital’s Maternity, X-ray andPhysiotherapy departments. Project manager, Peter Scott, says that during theinitial trial, Freedor proved so successful that the Trust now plans to install thedoor closers on fire doors in a number of the Trust’s other sites. Freedor is awireless solution that allows users to hold open fire doors at any angle,automatically closing them when the fire alarm sounds to prevent the spreadof fire and smoke around the building. Installed at the top of the door, Freedoris neat, unobtrusive and is easy to install, with none of the expense anddisruption to occupants or the building associated with the installation of hard-wired door closers. Features include fail-to-safe technology, with a minimumbattery life of 12-18 months, adjustable sensitivity and compliance with BS EN1154, BS EN 1155, BS 7273-4 category B.

A BESPOKE CEILING WITH ADDED COMFORT

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Renowned architect Rudy Uytenhaak’s bold plans for a ceiling sweeping down to floor levelwithin a new development at Amsterdam, Faculty of Natural Science have been realised thanksto Hunter Douglas.

The company was chosen to supply the bespoke wooden ceiling solution for the innovativelydesigned Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science, which curves down thebuilding’s walls to provide benched seating areas in the main atrium.

Using American Ash as the main material, Hunter Douglas produced a curved grid solution thatcovers a total of 2,721 m2 and provides a striking finish to the prestigious building. The gridsystem consists of solid wooden slats, fixed by flexible dowels and this type of ceiling is veryuseful in areas that require a high degree of acoustic control.

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POLYREY DELIVERSIf a smart, high performanceand easy to install wallpanellingproduct is what you need, then Rey Solutions Partitionsfrom Polyrey fits the bill.Incorporating all the advantagesof a plasterboard core andPolyrey’s melamine surfacetechnology, this product offers an economical, environmentally friendly, acoustic,fire resistant, recyclable, and decorative solution from just one panel without theneed for further fabrication. The panels come in 13 popular designs, ex-stock in asheet size of 3,000 x 1,200 x 12.5mm and are compatible with all the majormodular systems available on the market. Just cut them to size and install. For aneven wider design choice, 30 extra decors are available to order on a two weeklead time. The panels conform to Euroclass B-s1,dO, equivalent to Class 0, arenon-toxic on combustion and have a low calorific value which guarantees thatthey meet or exceed all current fire legislation. Polyrey offers a free, one hour, long RIBA accredited CPD presentation on the product.

SETTING NEWSTANDARDSMicro-perforated metal tilesfrom Armstrong Ceilingshave played a pivotal role inthe aesthetics and acousticsof Birmingham City Council’snew workplace, 10 WoodcockStreet. Specified byAssociated Architects,3,200m² of Armstrong’s metal 1,200 x 300mm tiles featuring 71% lightreflectance and a fleece backing for additional acoustic insulation, wereinstalled by specialist sub-contractor CG Reynolds for the principal contractorThomas Vale Construction. CG Reynolds had a team of 15-20 ceiling fixersworking over four months to install the metal white swing down planks, whichcan be folded down to allow access to service areas above, throughout the60,960m² of open plan offices, meeting rooms and break out areas. In theopen plan office area, containing more than 2,200 work stations, they wereused as rafts with plasterboard perimeters and in larger occupancy meetingrooms as suspended ceilings under a natural ventilation system of ceiling-mounted fan coil units. Simon Alexander, associate with Associated Architectswhich is a regular specifier of Armstrong Ceilings, said: “The ceiling solutionwas an incredibly important component of the design of the internal officeenvironment – visually, acoustically and for ease of access to services. We alsowanted a fairly reflective white ceiling to complement the light and airy feel ofthe office environment. We liked the clean lines of the Armstrong metal systemand the 1,200 x 300 proportions matched the horizontality of the externalappearance of the building. The planks also met our acoustic absorptioncriteria and we liked the ease of access into the ceiling void they provided byhinging down and folding to one side. They were set within a plasterboardmargin to ensure we were never forced to cut any of them.”

A LEADING ROLEHigh performance smoothingunderlayments and adhesives from F. Ball and Co., have played a key role inthe restoration of 1,700m2 of flooring atthe Watford Colosseum, Hertfordshire.The use of F. Ball products helped createa durable and aesthetically pleasing floorfinish in several areas. To protect the new floorcoverings, Stopgap highperformance waterproof surfacemembrane was applied where relativehumidity measurements showed therewas excess moisture. In the bar area,where subfloor conditions wereparticularly poor, slump resistantStopgap 400 Repair was used to patchrepair holes in the concrete andsand/cement screed subfloor to makethe surface good. Fast setting, StopgapGreen Bag 128 smoothing underlaymentwas then applied to all areas to create asmooth surface on which to apply newfloorcoverings.

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TAPPING INTO UPWARDLY MOBILE FASHIONSpace is the final frontier, it is said, and it certainly appears that every cubiccentimeter counts in our overcrowded metropolitan centres. One solution some have found is to look up, and there's no doubt that many Victorian buildings have tallceilings, so there is unused space above head height. But how to utilise this hugeresource? It is easy to install a shelving unit but tough to get access to it safely andthen find a way to stow the ladder in a convenient and sensible place when it is notbeing used. One answer is library ladders made of steel, the material of choice sincealuminium is often too bulky and inconvenient for most premises. D R Services hasworked on a very special product for the Rothschild Library involving a 4m-high laddersystem that goes round corners on one track and has its own safety rails. “It's all beendesigned so that the rungs of the ladder are made of the same wood as the librarybookshelves in a beautiful English Oak,” said Julie Jarvis, a director at D R Services. D RServices is the English language countries (outside the USA) distributor for theGerman manufacturer of the steel-based library ladders.

FLOORING THECOMPETITIONFor the 10th time in succession,Gerflor’s Taraflex sports flooring will be used at the 2012 Olympic Games inLondon. Through its International TableTennis Federation (ITTF) and FederationInternational Volleyball (FIVB)agreements and the endorsement ofTaraflex sports flooring range for thisevent, Gerflor will supply courts forvolleyball and handball tournamentsduring the Olympic Games, and forsitting volleyball for the ParalympicGames. Gerflor has once again met thetwo key selection conditions as anofficial supplier of sports equipment:being recommended to the localorganising committee by internationalfederations and being selected by thatsame committee for its global andtailored installation programme. In response to LOCOG’s (LondonOrganising Committee of the OlympicGames) particular requirements,Gerflor presented a partnership solutionincluding commitments to the qualityassurance of the product manufacture,delivery, installation, full technicalassistance and subsequent dismantlingof the volleyball and handball courts. The partnership agreement was signedin June 2011. With ten volleyball courtsin four different venues, eight handballcourts in three venues and five sittingvolleyball courts in two venues, there willbe over 17,500m2 of Gerflor sportsflooring installed at these key events.

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A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR SCHOOLSWhen Balfour Beatty was appointed to undertake the planning, design andconstruction of eleven schools underthe Building Schools for the Future initiative, it knew that success woulddepend on a concerted team effort involving designers, engineers,contractors and materials suppliers. The projects, currently beingundertaken in the Stoke-on-Trent and Derby areas, comprise a mixture ofSEN and secondary education establishments of various designs, with atotal value of £145m. Metsec was appointed not only to manufacture anddeliver the steel framing systems required, but also to provide designexpertise. Metsec’s designers attended meetings and workshops aimed at developing design solutions which would streamline the constructionprocess to maximise efficiency and, where possible, make cost savings. The early involvement of Metsec’s in-house design team has not onlydelivered cost savings across all of the projects completed to date, but has helped to assure the accuracy of the designs.

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ABC+D May 2012

CALEDONIAN SLAMS IT HOMECaledonian Modular has begun workon four new accommodation buildingsfor service men and women atWhittington Barracks near Lichfield inStaffordshire. In an £8.3m project, 286modules forming a total of 446 singlebedrooms are being built and fitted out in Caledonian's vast production facility inNewark, Nottinghamshire ready for delivery and site assembly starting mid June.The new buildings are part of Project SLAM – Single Living AccommodationModernisation – a tri-service project which aims to make service men andwomen feel valued by upgrading their living environment. Steel-framed modulesare being built side-by-side with the precision and quality assurance of a factoryproduction line. Caledonian's skilled trades work progressively down the lineinstalling drylining systems, doors and windows, and heating and lighting. At thesame time, teams are factory-fitting the en-suite bathrooms with sanitary wareand tiling, leaving tails for services to be connected simply and quickly on site.The project design complies with all building standards and regulations includingPart L for insulation and Part M for accessibility for disabled persons.

NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGARRIVES ON SITEYorkon has completed a challengingcranage project for principal contractorThomas Vale Construction at NinestilesSchool – a new, high achieving academy inBirmingham. The site operation involvedthe use of a large, 350-tonne crane to liftthe steel and concrete building modulesover the top of an existing building andinto a completely enclosed courtyard inthe centre of the school. Working closely in partnership with Thomas Vale and theschool, the installation was timed tocoincide with the half-term holiday,minimising any disruption to teaching. The new scheme will provide the schoolwith six new classrooms to help meet the increased demand for places and toreplace an outdated facility. Design features will include brick cladding to theground floor with a contrasting white finish to the upper floor; windows, doors

and aluminium cladding panels in anthracite grey; a full height glazedstairwell, and a link corridor to the main school building. The buildingalso has a concrete floor throughout, which was pre-installed in theYorkon factory to further reduce work on site. This is a robust designoption, suitable for high traffic areas, that reduces sound transmission.Commenting on the project, Simon Ambler, director of Yorkon said:“Off-site construction was chosen by the client for this project becauseof the site constraints. The building is located in the centre of acourtyard with very little access for materials and equipment. The off-site approach, however, has allowed the building structure to beprefabricated in a factory environment and craned into position overthe existing school, in just a few days.”

FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONModular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cablemanufacturer Tratos, has designed,manufactured and supplied modularpower and lighting distribution systemsfor Birmingham City Council’s newflagship workplace. Modular WiringSystems has designed, manufacturedoff site and supplied multi functionalpower and lighting distribution systemswith standard Point to Point andswitching and DALI control for the newoffices. Unlike standard builds, wherethe distribution systems are installedfrom the bottom up with cables runningunder false ceilings, the WoodcockStreet office installation has been a top-to-bottom installation. Power is fed fromabove and cables have been run throughraised flooring as there are no falseceilings. The second floor was aparticular challenge, with all cabling fed under an acoustic canopy.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ONGE Lighting exhibited its Entertainment Lighting Solutions atthis year’s Prolight + Sound. The company’s turn-and-lock lampsfor the event and theatre market, both in traditional discharge andnow halogen light source, were highlighted on the stand. Lightingused within the entertainment industry needs to have a highdegree of output and control. It is also important for light sourcesto offer a choice of colour temperatures to enhance the event or show while retaining colour stability throughout their life. GE Lighting has launched a new halogen lamp that can be usedwith the Coemar Infinity M-series, a range of Moving Head fixtureswidely used for light projection at major events such as rockconcerts. The GE 750W 100V TAL Tungsten Turn-and-Lockhalogen lamp provides the flexibility to switch to a warmer lightsimply by swapping lamps.

LEADING THE WAY IN OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTIONFollowing the success of its structuralinsulated panel venture, Thru-Wall,Lakesmere has consolidated itsexpertise in the off-site constructionmarket by offering a range of bespokesolutions for roofing and walling. By promoting the use of off-siteconstruction at the earliestopportunity, Lakesmere has been able to work closely with steelworkcontractors in order to incorporateexternal finishes into the steel frame to create bespoke modules ready forinstallation on site. Such close supply-chain collaboration at pre-tender stagecan provide cost-effective and time-efficient solutions to challenging

projects where site access is limited or presents safety risks to either thepublic or the construction teams.Such joint venture schemes areproving extremely beneficial to a widerange of clients, particularly thoseworking within the transport andinfrastructure sectors. Lakesmere isalso delighted to offer clients twomodular roofing solutions – Corus Hi-Point and Ruukki Pro-Roof. Whereappropriate, the use of modularroofing can bring invaluable cost andtime savings to a project in addition to increasing safety of those workingon site.

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GE LIGHTS UP EXHIBITIONGE Lighting started the day at this year’sLight+Building with a series of expert talks. The issues facing the retail, office and outdoorsectors were on the table – with guest slots fromindustry authorities and technical experts fromGE Lighting including Simon Fisher. Guestspeakers included Andreas Schulz, CEO of LichtKunst Licht, Andrea Borsetto, design director at CREA International andMiles Pinniger, leading international lighting consultant and opinion leadertogether with the GE Lighting international expert team. In addition, in theafternoons, experts from GE Lighting dealt with office, retail and outdoorsegment issues in more details. At the GE Lighting booth, the companyshowed its range of energy efficient and reliable lighting solutions,luminaires, drivers and power controls – that are made to enhance people’slighting experience and help reduce carbon emissions and maintenancecosts. The booth featured innovations specifically developed for retail,commercial spaces and outdoor applications.

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ABC+D May 2012

DELIVERING EXCELLENCESapphire Balustrades hasmanufactured and installed Jasperbalustrades for internal and externalapplications at Imperial Wharf, one of London’s most striking new residential and commercialdevelopments. With Sapphire’spathway of project support, the project designer was able to create a number ofcustomised solutions for different elements of Imperial Wharf. Balustrades for the nine-storey development range from structural glass and stainless steelbalustrades for apartment balconies and interior staircases to a variety of coatedsteel solutions with custom features such as mesh infill panels and naturalhardwood handrails. The apartment balconies at Imperial Wharf feature 1,100mmbalustrades from Sapphire’s Jasper flat baluster system with polished stainlesssteel tubular handrails. The balustrades’ clear, toughened glass infill panels arecombined with customised, single, flat balusters. In addition, Sapphiremanufactured and installed opaque glass privacy screens between apartmentterraces to complement the balcony balustrades.

SCILLY ISLES GOES SOLARSolarcentury hasrecently seen theinstallation of its C21e solar slates on ahomeowner’s property in the Scilly Isles. The newsystem powers the self-built home with a 3.3kWparray of Solarcentury’saward-winning C21e technology. Installed by Solarcentury Network Installer,Plug into the Sun, the system will provide the homeowner with an income andsavings of £36,675 over 25 years. The newly built domestic home, with anenviable south-facing roof, required a solar installation that could be seamlesslycombined with the existing slates. With the property in an Area of Outstanding

Natural Beauty (AONB), residents were understandably concernedregarding the impact of the solar installation making the importance ofconserving the aesthetics of the property paramount. Andy Tanner, MDat Plug into the Sun said: “We were very impressed with how the C21eslates looked and integrated into the roof. The C21e installation adviceand guidance from Solarcentury was very professional – this allowedus to provide a professional service to our customer and a fast andefficient installation. Plug into the Sun and the house owner are thrilledwith the end result.” With such a sensitive case, Solarcentury’s C21esolar slates were suitable for the property as the panels could beintegrated into the conventional roof slates, resulting in a subtlechange of appearance. Compatible with any existing roof slate, theC21e solar slates, covering 36m2 of roof space, were an obvious choice

for the St Mary’s Island project. Manufactured as single components,Solarcentury’s C21e slates are simple and efficient to install.

RECONOMY LEADS 90%RECYCLING INITIATIVE Reconomy has been selected by theEnterprise Group to handle its wastemanagement procurement processesand deliver recycling-led solutions andlandfill diversion initiatives to its publicsector and utility industry customersnationwide. The Enterprise Group’sProcurement team was charged withsourcing a recycling and waste partnerto help meet a target of recycling 90%of waste generated on all its contractsby the end of 2012. The three-yearagreement, across both utility andGovernment divisions, will seeReconomy provide a range of servicesfrom utility tipping, aggregate supplyand hazardous waste disposal rightthrough to nationwide skip hire andgeneral waste and recycling.Reconomy will manage this through its extensive national supplier base of waste and recycling providers.

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NEW PROPERTIES RELY ON CATNIC PERFORMANCEA development of half a dozen executive style homes in one of the country’s mostpicturesque towns has been built using steel lintels manufactured by Catnic;selected for their strength, reliability and ease of installation. Rivermeade inWelford-on-Avon, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, is an enclave of sixdetached properties built by Greenhall Construction for Templeoak. Each of theproperties required more than a dozen of the Catnic lintels – varying in quantityand size depending on layout – all of which were supplied through the Stratford-upon-Avon branch of Jewson. Catnic lintels are manufactured from hot-dippedgalvanized steel. For the Duplex corrosion protection, a coating of thermal settingpolyester powder is applied by an electrostatic process. High temperature curingthen produces a tough durable surface to enable the product to be highlyresistant to impact, abrasion and damage; this enables ease of on-site handling.All of Catnic’s lintels have gained the approval of the regulatory authorities both in the domestic and international market.

UK’S FIRST PASSIVETHERMAL HEAT STOREThis year’s Ecobuild showcasedThermastore, the UK’s first passivethermal underground heat store fordomestic and commercial buildingprojects. Based on passive thermalstorage and ventilation, Thermastoreprovides a passive carbon neutralalternative to air conditioning systems. The technology behind Thermastorehas been developed by East MidlandsRenewable Energy (EMRE) and thesystem is being brought to market in a partnership between AggregateIndustries and EMRE.

Thermastore is the first technology of its kind in the UK and dramaticallyimproves the overall efficacy ofrenewable heating systems, absorbingsurplus heat during the warmerseasons and supplying heat during thecolder seasons. By using anaggregate-based solution to store theheat, Thermastore has a number ofadvantages over more conventionalwater-based systems. Unlike water,aggregate is largely inert and won’tleak, boil, freeze or have any of thepotential health affects (such aslegionnaires bacterial infection). The aggregate can also be designedinto a building’s existing foundationfootprint without impacting onhabitable floor space.

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CREATIVE COLOURSalsecco’s anti-crack flexible rendersystem has been specified for thenewly opened LEGOLAND WindsorResort Hotel. The Flexewall Literender and paint system was chosenas this was the only system able toreproduce the variety of colours specified by the client and provide theproduct guarantee for the complete system. The exterior façade of the hotelwas required to be colourful and playful, mirroring the amazing entrance and the imaginatively-themed bedrooms and interior. alsecco TZ1, Primer P,Miratect S, Thermosan and Amphibolin paints in a range of specified colourswere used to ensure a premium, durable and impact resistant finish, whileguaranteeing an exact colour match. Gareth Bryden-Reid, project architect,at Allison Pike Partnership, commented: “alsecco’s Flexewall Lite render and paint system was selected as it could offer the precise colour matchesrequired by our client, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. We are delighted with the result...”

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ABC+D May 2012

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONSWith the continuing drive for energy-efficientbuildings, Passivent has devised a raft ofsolutions that deliver the optimum solution.The company has a portfolio that uses little, or noelectricity to function, helping achieve low-energyand even zero-carbon domestic and commercialbuildings. Passivent’s thermal modeling service,bespoke software tools, and SAP calculationfacility enable specifiers to prove their designsbefore a brick is laid, while performance analysisof completed buildings reinforces the findings –for example, Tesco’s first zero carbon eco store uses Passivent ventilation, andinclusion of Passivent iHybrid combined natural ventilation and heat recoveryused in refurbishment of a Victorian home is contributing towards an 80%reduction in carbon emissions. Natural ventilation and natural daylightingharness natural resources to air and light structures. Passivent iPSV (intelligentpassive stack ventilation) and Airscoop use only variations in air pressure andhumidity to function, requiring no electricity at all.

TREXTRANSFORMS IN BURNLEYA family fromBurnley have beengiven back the useof their gardenthanks to thecreative use of TrexTranscend which isavailable in the UKfrom Arbor ForestProducts. With thehomeowners requiring that a single platform garden be created so that theirsons, one of whom is a wheelchair user, could experience the full benefit oftheir home, a terrace was created using Trex Transcend to replace the existinglawn. The extensive project took an expert team five weeks to complete andused over 250m2 of Trex Transcend in Vintage Lantern to transform the gardenand surrounding land into a wheelchair-friendly space. The Trex system was

also adapted to create a stunning, bespoke glass balustrade that fullycomplies with UK standards. The properties of composite decking made itsuitable for the project – it doesn’t require staining or painting, it won’t warp or splinter and it is fade, stain, mould, rot and scratch resistant. Trex Transcend will look as good in 25 years as the day it was installed. The environmental credentials of Trex are also impressive. In 20 years of production not a single tree has been felled by Trex and each year thecompany recycles 1.5 billion shopping bags in the manufacturing process.At least 95% of the content of Trex Transcend is recycled material.

Available in a choice of five classic colours, Trex Transcend is backed by a ten-year guarantee. If specified for a residential project, this is extended to a class-leading 25 years.

FRET-FREE FURNITUREDMMP, which imports recycled poly-wood garden furniture was thrilled thatthis year a seaside family favouritetook the decision to use its products ina new venue. Attracted by the idea thatpoly-wood furniture can be used,enjoyed and not worried about as it ismaintenance-free, Butlins loved therange when it was suggested for alarge decking area at the holidayresort’s 400-cover Sun & Moon publichouse at its Skegness site. The furniture for the 100-coveroutdoor decking area had to rise to thechallenge of being used frequently andbeing subjected to British summers,sea air and cold winters.

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REDUCE HEAT LOSS BY MINIMISINGTHERMAL BRIDGINGAncon’s stand at Greenbuild Expo featured thecompany’s extensive range of low thermal conductivitycavity wall ties, which includes the basalt-fibreTeploTie. Also on display was a range of ThermalBreaks for use at other locations where the insulatedbuilding envelope is interrupted, such as balconies and brickwork support brackets. Many of Ancon's highintegrity fixings are engineered from stainless steelwhich has a lower thermal conductivity than othermetals and is 100% recyclable at the end of a long,maintenance-free service life. Staff were on hand atthe show to discuss construction issues such as coldbridging and sound transmittance.

PAYNES TURF IN SYNCWITH SOMERSET HOUSEOne of London’s most celebratedcentres of art and culture, SomersetHouse is renowned for its spectaculararchitecture, beautiful grounds andyear-round programme of events andexhibitions. This March saw the iconicEdmond J. Safra Fountain Courttransformed into a stunninggreensward, as part of a newinstallation by Chilean artist FernandoCasasempere. The impressive2,600m2 lawn was grown anddelivered by Paynes Turf. Created tocelebrate the end of winter and thebeginning of spring, the Out of Syncinstallation featured 10,000 ceramicflowers planted in the lawn.

Given the special nature of the project,and the significant visual impact of thegrass expanse, it was essential thatonly the highest quality, lowmaintenance turf be selected. PaynesTurf’s Premium Grade Lawn Turf waschosen for its quality, colour and hard-wearing properties by Springbridge,the landscaping supply firmresponsible for specifying the turf andproviding 360 tonnes of topsoil for theproject. The Premium Grade Lawn Turfused in the Out of Sync exhibit wasgrown on Paynes Turf’s farm in Suffolk.Grown from a mix of seed containingPerennial Ryegrass, Slender CreepingRed Fescue, Strong Creeping RedFescue and Chewings Fescue, it has awonderful colour and extraordinaryresilience.

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SUSTAINABILITYMADE CLEARAggregate Industrieshas launched Life – a solelysustainable products and services brand. The idea is simple – clear, visiblesustainability credentials of all Aggregate Industries’ sustainable productsand services, whether concrete, asphalt, aggregates, commerciallandscaping or design solutions. Every Aggregate Industries product orsolution that carries the Life logo meets or exceeds at least one of the setbenchmarks in the three key areas of carbon reduction, non-primary content and water treatment or control within a SUDS solution. The sustainable contribution of each Life product is clearly quantified insimple graphics for customers to reference: 1. CARBON – Minimum of 20%carbon reduction in manufacture or in use. 2. NON-PRIMARY – Minimum of 45% non-primary material content based on the entire product mix. 3. SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SOLUTION – Management of the quality and quantity of water within SUDS. This move sees the company respondingto an ongoing challenge within sustainable product specification.

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The Royal Veterinary College’s new £5.4m Teaching

and Research Centre (TaRC), situated at the heart

of its Hawkshead Campus, benefits from natural

ventilation and a stylish solar shading solution from

Levolux. The TaRC building features Western Red

Cedar cladding and generous glazing, including two

roof lights which allow daylight to illuminate the

building. To ensure optimum internal conditions are

maintained within the building and its roof plantroom, Levolux was invited to develop

a solution combining its successful Infiniti Fin system, along with its ventilation and

screening louvres. Eleven horizontal, aerofoil-shaped fins are fixed at 45° to absorb and

reflect a proportion of the sun’s rays before they enter the laboratories, thereby limiting

solar heat gain in the summer.

Email: [email protected]: www.levolux.co.uk

Levolux

Sto, manufacturer of External Wall Insulation Systems and

renders, has appointed of Tim Deathridge as MD of the UK and

Irish subsidiary. Tim takes over from Iain MacDonald, founder of

Sto, who retires in June 2012. Prior to joining Sto, Tim has gained

15 years experience in the construction sector, most recently as

the UK general manager of Fermacell, a company of the Xella

Group. “I am delighted to be joining the excellent team in Great

Britain and Ireland that Iain has developed over the last 30

years,” the 40-year-old MD commented. “The opportunity is both

exciting and challenging and I am looking forward to building on

the success of recent years and reinforcing Sto as a market leader of construction products

for the UK market.” Tim will be working with Iain to gain a profound understanding of the

company in the months leading up to Iain’s formal retirement on 1 June.

Email: [email protected]: www.sto.co.uk

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Elta Fans Building Services has launched eltaselect.com.

This dedicated website brings together one of the widest

ranges of fans and associated ventilation products on the

market, including the recently launched range of 17 new

products. Featuring Elta Fans’ stocked range available for

next day delivery, the site is informative, user friendly and

suitable for navigation on all browsers including tablets

and smart phones. Detailed technical information for all

products is provided in both onscreen and downloadable

formats. In addition, the new site features 13 colour

co-ordinated product categories, making the selection

process easier and quicker for the customer.

Email: [email protected]: www.eltafans.com

Elta Fans

The Sempatap Thermal stand at Ecobuild

was busier than ever this year with over

1,500 visitors. Insulation is a high priority

at the moment with the escalating costs

of heating, particularly for homeowners

living in cold, solid-wall homes.

Sempatap Thermal from MGC was of

particular interest because it is easy and

quick to insulate your home and can be

completed on a DIY basis. It is very

economical to use, has a life expectancy

of 30 years and homeowners feel the benefit of warmer rooms immediately.

Email: [email protected]: www.mgcltd.co.uk

MGC (Mould Growth Consultants)

Staff at T-T Pumps have demonstrated their

knowledge and competence in hygiene in the

water industry with managers, sales teams

and engineers receiving training and

certification in the National Water Hygiene

Scheme (NWHS). The purpose of the NWHS

scheme is to establish a UK-wide water

industry approach to the training, registering

and monitoring of the hygiene requirements of employees, contractors and suppliers.

Each UK water company is required to ensure that employees, contractors and suppliers,

who operate within drinking water environments, are not carriers of waterborne diseases

and that they have an understanding of the need to operate hygienically.

Email: [email protected]: www.ttpumps.com

T-T Pumps

MGC’s Mould Eradication Kit has been supplied

and successfully used by local authorities,

housing associations, private landlords and

homeowners for 25 years. The kit is a compact

system containing everything required to treat

black mould problems. There is sufficient product

for the treatment of 10-12m² of mould and will

stop a small outbreak from becoming a major

problem. All materials are water-based and approved for amateur use as well as

professional under COPR by the Health and Safety Executive. The Mould Eradication Kit is

economical to use and proven over the past 25 years as highly successful in solving mould

problems, even in severe condensation situations.

Email: [email protected]: www.mgcltd.co.uk

MGC (Mould Growth Consultants)

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Metal Technology, partnering with installer Windell,

has completed work on Lanyon Plaza, part of the

prestigious Lanyon Place development which

includes Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, the BT Tower

and Belfast Hilton. The building offers a showcase

for Metal Technology’s high performance systems,

having substantial specialist glazed curtain walling

to the external envelope. The office section of the

building has a combination of specialist planar glazing and Metal Technology System 17

Curtain Walling, with decorative frit and coloured ceramic glazing, Brise-soleil and bespoke

vertical fin solar shading features. The residential towers have Metal Technology’s System

17 SP (Silicone Pointed) curtain walling, frameless vents and tilt and slide doors to the

balconies.

Email: [email protected]: www.metaltechnology.com

Metal Technology

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Ennis Prismo Traffic Safety Solutions’ videos,

available on YouTube, have achieved in excess

of 11,000 viewings, proving that customers find

them to be an extremely useful tool, which helps

them to understand how Ennis Prismo products

can be applied, how they operate and the

benefits they provide. The company’s YouTube library, which includes a total of 25 videos,

highlights the wide range of products available from Ennis Prismo and demonstrates the

ease with which they can be used in a range of applications. The videos feature a selection

of installations and different types of products, from Ennis Prismo’s Flexiline and

Paintmark road-marking and surface safety solutions, to its Textureflex and Tyregrip high

friction surfacing systems.

Email: [email protected]: www.ennisprismo.com

Ennis Prismo Traffic Safety Solutions

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INDUSTRY NEWS > FLOORS, WALLS & CEILINGS > HEATING, VENTILATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY > URBAN DESIGN

BN610

BN613

By installing AZUR 2P modules, users achieve a great return on

investment. Virtually free of degradation, these technically

advanced CO2 saving, self-cleaning, self-healing modules

produce up to 11.6% more lifetime power plus they are

guaranteed to perform at above 98% efficiency even after

25 years. Even with the revised Feed-in Tariff, an 8-10% return

on investment should be achieved – better than leaving funds

on deposit earning little interest at the current rates.

AZUR SOLAR has delivered thousands of highly reliable, award-

winning solar power generation systems to residential

customers plus prestigious UK commercial projects for

The Body Shop, Staples, Covers Builders Merchants and SEGRO/Slough Estates.

Email: [email protected]: www.azur-solar.co.uk

AZUR Solar Systems

Polyflor’s popular Polysafe Standard safety

vinyl flooring collection is now available with

the manufacturer’s Polysafe polyurethane

reinforcement (PUR). Cross-linked and UV

cured, Polysafe PUR is a super-strength

reinforcement designed to make Polysafe

Standard PUR even easier to clean, provide

optimum appearance and colour retention as

well as improved soil release. Using a micro

mop maintenance regime, chemical usage, energy intensive cleaning and water

consumption are significantly reduced, and life cycle maintenance costs of up to 60%

are achievable over a 15-year period when compared to untreated safety flooring.

Email: [email protected]: www.polyflor.com

Polyflor

BN612

Mapei products have been utilised in the

ultramodern ROCA London Gallery situated

close to Chelsea Harbour. Mapei’s Ultratop

cementitious flooring system and Keraflex

ceramic adhesive were used across the

1,100m2 single floor in the project designed by

the esteemed Zaha Hadid Architects and installed by Resin Flooring Specialists. Inspiration

was taken from the element of water; transforming both the exterior and interior into a

spectacular sculptured space where it appears that water has morphed and smoothed each

and every detail. The Ultratop flooring system provided a fluid final aesthetic that was

integral with the theme offering a highly polished look. The Ultratop cementitious flooring

system comprised of Primer SN; a two component epoxy filling primer, Quartz 1.2; Ultratop

Anthracite, Keraseal transparent sealant and Mapelux wax.

Email: [email protected]: www.mapei.co.uk

Mapei

BN609

Lincat, UK manufacturer of commercial

catering equipment, has added a stylish,

compact, wall-mounted water boiler to its

award-winning FilterFlow range. Equipped

with Lincat’s built-in FilterFlow water

filtration system, which eliminates the

need for a costly separate filtration unit,

the WMB3F delivers up to 31L of filtered,

hot water per hour. The slim design of the new boiler makes it suitable for office kitchens

and staff rooms, where it can be installed over a sink. When compared to a traditional kettle,

the advantages of an automatic boiler, with built-in filtration, are not limited to better tasting

water. You don’t have to wait for it boil and it’s impossible to produce more hot water than

you need, saving both time and electricity.

Email: [email protected]: www.lincat.co.uk

Lincat

BN608

National roofing and waterproofing expert, Langley

Waterproofing Systems has launched a new look corporate

brochure showcasing its full range of services and expertise.

The comprehensive brochure gives specifiers, contractors

and building stakeholders an insight into Langley’s personal

approach to each and every project, and the unrivalled range

of high performance, long lasting roofing and waterproofing

systems it offers. It comes at an exciting time for the

company, which has just celebrated its most successful

trading year to date. “Langley has provided strong,

technically sound roofing systems for over 40 years, and our

new corporate brochure reflects this proud history and the broad range of sectors we work

across,” commented Langley managing director, Tony Silvestri.

Email: [email protected]: www.langley.co.uk

Langley Waterproofing Systems

BN611

2011 saw the celebration of Sir Alex

Ferguson’s 25 year service to

Manchester United, and the repaving

of Sir Matt Busby Way and the main

entrance. At the design stage,

concerns were expressed with regard

to the erosion of sand from the anticipated cleaning regimes, and to the maintenance

of the cleanliness and appearance of the pavement when subjected to the three million

pedestrians visiting the club on an annual basis. Resiblock was consulted, culminating in

the installation of its product Resiblock Resiecco, a single pack, specialist, water-based

paving sealer which stabilised the jointing sand, preventing its erosion from heavy duty

cleaning regimes, while providing significant stain protection to the surface of the paving.

Email: [email protected]: www.resiblock.com

Resiblock

BN614

Howe Green access panels have been

installed in the newly re-opened Cutty

Sark visitor attraction. The world’s last

surviving tea clipper was officially re-

opened by Her Majesty The Queen on

25th April at its home in the Maritime

Greenwich World Heritage Site, having

undergone extensive works that

required almost every inch of the 143-

year old vessel to be conserved. Over

fifty 7500 Series aluminium access covers with bespoke Z-section supports were made to

order by Howe Green, the industry’s leading manufacturer of metal floor, ceiling and wall

access covers. Ellmer Construction installed single and multipart units under a unique glass

canopy designed to allow people to walk underneath Cutty Sark itself and view the elegant

lines of her hull. The space and opportunity for the construction arose following an

incredible feat of engineering, which saw Cutty Sark raised by 11 feet onto steel supports in

order to relieve the keel of the weight of the ship and help preserve her unique shape. Howe

Green’s 7500 Series aluminium access panels were fitted into raised access flooring within

the new museum facility in order to provide a route to essential ventilation ducting needed

to keep air circulating in what is effectively a large void under the historic clipper. Designed

for use with all types of hard floors, Howe Green 7500 Series aluminium panels sit 100%

flush so as not create a trip hazard and offer proven reliability to withstand high levels of

foot traffic. They are double sealed to ensure no water ingress or dirt trapping and provide

a reliable and maintenance-free solution to accessing essential building services – for what

looks set to become one of the Capital’s most popular tourist attractions. Each access

panel from Howe Green is manufactured to client’s exact specifications. Thanks to modern

manufacturing techniques and the company’s innovative approach to product design, the

bespoke nature of the panels does not come with a price associated with bespoke

manufacturing. Instead Howe Green is able to offer competitively priced panels, designed

for exact purposes.

Email: [email protected]: www.howegreen.com

Howe Green

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LIGHTING & ELECTRICS > DOORS & WINDOWS > DRAINAGE & PLUMBING > KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & WASHROOMS

BN618 BN622

Wetherby Building Systems is partnering with

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, and is

the managing agent for a private homeowners

scheme, where external wall insulation will be

installed to approximately 1,700 No Fines

properties in specific zones of Kirkby. No Fines

properties are recognised to be hard-to-heat

homes. Around 45% of a property’s heat is lost

through poorly insulated walls, so the installation of the Wetherby Insulated Render System,

incorporating 60mm phenolic insulation, will potentially improve the thermal efficiency of

these properties by over 80%. The overall scheme will also prevent in excess of 230,000

tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere over the next 30 years.

Email: [email protected]: www.wbs-ltd.co.uk

Weatherby Building Systems

The UK VEKA Group has declared its second

Fensterbau even better than 2010, with a

visibly bigger UK audience for its new group

product offering. The Nürnberg event was the

first major showing for the VEKA Group’s

extended range since last year’s acquisition,

and sales and marketing director, Colin Torley

said the show made a superb platform for the

debut: “The feedback from everyone there was excellent. For the visitors, there was a

massive and varied range from more than 1,200 exhibitors and for us it was a great

opportunity to meet new faces as well as catching up with existing customers. It was good

to see so many UK visitors and I would urge anyone who didn’t make the journey to give it

a try next time; it was undoubtedly the main event of the year for the UK industry.”

Email: [email protected]: www.vekauk.com

VEKA

BN616

One of VEKA's largest fabricators, Sash UK,

will be celebrating 25 years of trading with

VEKA this year. Sash UK has remained loyal

to system supplier VEKA for a quarter of a

century, and the landmark comes just one

year after VEKA itself marked 25 years of

manufacturing in the UK. Sash UK, which was

established 47 years ago, has continued to go

from strength to strength during the tough

recession, as has its relationship with VEKA, as MD Stephen Morrell explained: “VEKA has

played a significant part in our growth over the last 25 years and we wouldn't be where we

are without the support the company has given us, as well as the quality products that they

consistently deliver in all of our market sectors.”

Email: [email protected]: www.vekauk.com

VEKA

BN617

Valve manufacturer Aquaflow Valves is

delighted with the success of the new non-slam

check valve, having supplied a high number of

these valves this month, to projects at Seven

Trent Water, Sutton and East Surrey and

internationally in Hong Kong. These high

performance valves are designed for systems

prone to high velocities and rapid flow reversal; having non-slam characteristics and

reducing the damaging effects of water hammer. Slam reduction is achieved through body

profile design and door configuration. Another key advantage to this valve is that there are

no mechanical mechanisms that could prove costly to repair or replace.

Email: [email protected]: www.ttpumps.com

T-T Pumps

BN621

Steadmans has supplied materials for a

vineyard in Holmfirth, near Huddersfield,

West Yorkshire, the town made famous by TV

series Last of the Summer Wine. The winery

incorporates over 250m2 of Steadmans’ AS35

insulated steel cladding finished in olive green

– 80mm thick panels on the roof and 60mm panels in its walls. Steadmans also supplied all

galvanised C-section framing, flashings and personnel access doors for the project, from its

range of products suiting the contractor requiring a one-stop-shop. Comprising two outer

steel skins with an integral PIR insulation core, Steadmans’ AS35 insulated panels are

available in a wide range of colours and complement Steadmans’ broad variety of pre-

engineered construction products such as gutters, flashings, rooflights and doors.

Email: [email protected]: www.steadmans.co.uk

Steadmans

BN619

UK shower manufacturer Haven, part of the Roman

group of Companies, has been updating its high quality,

affordable Haven range with a number of key

improvements to existing products, alongside the

introduction of new product additions to expand the

range and further drive its popularity. Upgrades to the

range include the addition of pre-coated glass

protection as standard to all enclosures and bath

screens in the collection. To ensure a long life and easy

cleaning, all Haven enclosures and bath screens are

now pre-coated with Roman’s award-winning glass protection pre-coating as standard.

This can then be topped up and maintained by using Roman Ultra Care as part of a

weekly cleaning routine to ensure total on-going protection.

Email: [email protected]: www.roman-showers.com

Roman

BN615

A motion activated light launched by LED specialist Mr Beams

requires no wiring. Easy to fix in cupboards, store rooms, lofts

and any dark areas requiring light on entry, the Ceiling Light

detects motion from 8m and turns off 30 seconds after last

movement is detected. The bright white, life-long LED runs

on standard batteries that will last on average one year.

The Mr Beams Ceiling Light eliminates the need for mains

power in areas that only need light occasionally. The light is

also suitable as a night light or backup light for corridors and

stairwells when power is cut or when main lights are turned off. The weatherproof design

also makes the light suitable for outdoor use. Powered by four C Cell batteries, the light is

compact with a diameter that is smaller than a DVD and comes with a mounting bracket

for easy installation.

Email: [email protected]: www.mrbeams.co.uk

Mr Beams

BN620

Mereway Kitchens has introduced a new range within its

Italian inspired Cucina Colore collection. The range features

natural wood veneers, hand stained or hand painted in a

choice of subtly contrasting and gently complementing

hues. Few manufacturers in the UK still have the traditional

skills associated with hand finishing of this kind. In this new

range however, Mereway has imaginatively married artisan

finishing with extremely contemporary design to offer a

market leading look. The Cucina Colore range offers new

ways to personalise the kitchen and open up the space.

European trends have been translated into a look that will

appeal to the local market with a comprehensive range of painted finishes that offer a

combination of design opportunities.

Email: [email protected]: www.merewaykitchens.co.uk

Mereway Kitchens

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