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If you’re looking for an easy way to give your tenants the digital TV they’re after, take a look at our Integrated Reception System. It’s a platform neutral Communal TV Solution which means your tenants can choose who provides their TV entertainment. So you’ll be giving them the widest TV choice possible.

Choose an Integrated Reception System from Sky

give your tenants more TV choice

Call 08442 410 391 or register at sky.com/social

Get started with a free consultation today

More help from us means less hassle for youWith more than 10 years’ experience under their belts, our expert installers will make the whole process easy, however many blocks you have and whatever their size or style.

Why choose our IRS? Why choose Sky?

Believe in better

Platform neutral solution

Tenants choose their TV provider – Sky, Freeview, Freesat or even Arabsat and Turksat

Discreet installation – no individual minidishes, no messy wiring

Easy connection – tenants can go digital straight away

System supports the latest technology – like HD and 3D

Get your own Account Manager to give on-hand support from start to finish

More than 10 years’ experience in fitting Communal TV Solutions in blocks

We can work with you on a consultative basis or project manage the entire installation

Our installers’ local knowledge is second to none

Quality engineering delivered by expert installers

There were absolutely no glitches. The tenants are thrilled too, because they’ve got such a reliable system, excellent reception and complete freedom over their choice of TV supplier.

Graham Kerridge, Electrical Surveyor for Leeds Council, on the Sky IRS fitted at Denbigh Court

IRS: For more information on Sky’s IRS communal system please visit sky.com/communaltv. Sky TV: Sky box and Sky TV subscription required for Sky digital programming. Two satellite feeds required for full Sky± functionality. General: Sky box must be connected to a fixed telephone line for 12 months. Minimum Sky TV, Sky±, Sky±HD and Sky Multiroom subscriptions are 12 months. Further terms apply. Calls cost up to 5.1p per minute and up to 13.1p connection fee for BT customers. Calls from other providers may vary. Information only applies to residential customers in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Information correct at 16 April 2012. To get Freeview or Freesat you will need to pay a one-off subscription cost. Please visit freeview.co.uk for more information.

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PublisherLawrence McDermottSales Director DABS MagazineMaria [email protected] send PR to: Editorial Co-OrdinatorCharlie [email protected] ManagerCarla [email protected] ManagerCherie [email protected] Publications McDermott Chambers, 2 The Green, Kings Norton, BirminghamB38 8SDEnquiriesTel: 0121 451 3037 • Fax: 0121 433 3082Subscriptions & deliveryDABS is available to non-qualifying UK readers for an annualsubscription of £23.00 including postage ($49 U.S. for all othercountries). Single copies UK £2.50 overseas $5 U.S.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced or transmitted in any form or by means without theexpress prior written consent of the publisher. The contents ofDABS are subject to reproduction information storage andretrieval systems.© 2010 MBR Publications Ltd.Typeset by MBR Publications Ltd, McDermott Chambers, 2 The Green, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 8SD.Printed in the U.K. by William Gibbons, PO Box 103,26 PlanetaryRoad, Willenhall, West Midlands WV13 3XT

CONTENTSRefurbishment & New BuildDoors & WindowsFire Protection, Safety & SecurityRoofing, Cladding & InsulationExternal Works & Landscaping/DrainageCladding & External WorksHeating, Plumbing & Renewable EnergyKitchens, Bathrooms & WashroomsFloors, Walls & CeilingsDrainage & Rainwater HarvestingProduct & Business News

FRONT COVER: Solarlux Love LightLove SpaceLove Solarlux

Enquiry No.802. www.mclink.co.uk/649-802



Enjoy the outside all year round,whatever the weather!Experience seamless design and pure innovation bycreating a brighter, more organic living space for thoseyou care about the most. Solarlux contemporarywintergardens, bi-folding glass doors and glass canopiesallow you to reach out and capture your naturalenvironment while you relax in unadulterated, thermally-insulated comfort and style.Our new SL97 glass door system represents abreakthrough in passive housing. Floor-mounted or top-hung, internal or external-opening, the panels fold backto give you a fluid transition into the world beyond.Superior, triple-glazed insulation offers higher-than-average energy savings. Outstanding, low maintenanceweather protection and long-lasting engineering ensureseasy, quiet and smooth operation.

For a brighter way forward, call us on 01707 339 970, or visit Solarlux.co.uk to find out more.

Alternatively, call into our showroom at 5 Quadrant Park,Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1FS.We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday,10am to 4pm.

MASCOT®Elbrus Safety BootThis boot conforms to Safety Class 3 which isthe class which offers the highest level of safety.Besides having a mid sole and toe cap(anatomically formed to give better protectionto the toes and avoids irritations when bendingyour foot), the boot is water repellent and anti-static. The boots are suitable for all areas oftrade. The soles are heat resistant up to 300ºCcontact heat and immensely robust and durable.They are great for wearers that for example walkon hot surfaces or go in environments or workin positions that place great amounts of wearon their footwear.

For your chance to win a pair of Elbrus Safety Boots, please answer the followingquestion:

Q: Which safety class does the boot conform to?

Email your answer to [email protected] (closing date 24th June 2012)

Instarmac, home to theUltracrete, Ultrascape, Ultra Tileand Ultra Floor brands, hasbeen officially named a ‘GreatPlace to Work!’A great work place is anenvironment where companies‘achieve organisationalobjectives with employees whogive their personal best andwork together as a team orfamily, all in an environment oftrust.’ (Great Place to Work®)Instarmac were one of just 75

organisations in the UK to berecognised by the Great Placeto Work Institute out ofhundreds of entrants.Companies were categorisedinto large, medium and smallaccording to the number ofemployees in their workforce.

Instarmac ranked 16th out ofthe 25 listed in its category formedium sized companies,alongside other well knoworganisations such as DanoneLtd, TotalJobs Group Ltd andTwinings UK & Ireland.Instarmac’s HR Manager, NicceiCastanheira comments: “As thiswas our first year of enteringwe are delighted to be rankedin 16th place, a greatachievement for all. We willcontinue to work hard toensure that Instarmac remainsa successful, happy and greatplace to be.”

Instarmac recognised as one of the UK’sGreat Places to Work!

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Multiscreen UK - Roofing and Window Blinds- Bespoke shading systems

Blackout, Screen & Anti-Microbial Fabrics

Reducing Solar Heat gain

Reducing the cost of Air condition

Remote Electric & Manual operation

Fire resistant fabrics

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Basement Waterproofing DesignSafeguard Europe LtdBasement waterproofing specifications from Safeguard EuropeLtd for newbuild and refurbishment projects. Using Vandexcementitious waterproofing products and Oldroyd cavity drainagemembranes the specifier can choose a system which preciselymeets the requirements of their design criteria. Internal, externaland piled wall solutions are available.

Safeguard provide technical advice as well as CAD drawings, NBSclauses and datasheets. Basement waterproofing CPD seminarsare offered free-of-charge to architects and specifiers. ContactSafeguard for more information by telephone or email, or visit thededicated basement waterproofing website at www.cellars.co.uk.

Tel: 01403 210204Email: [email protected]: www.cellars.co.uk

Jaymart - Plaza

Plaza Safe-T-Decor, Safe-T-Floor and Safe T-Wood are high performance, low maintenancevinyl floorings with traditional, modern or hi-tech finishes to suit almost any situation.

Plaza Safe-T-Decor has a very high anti-slip rating (R12) and is Polyurethane reinforced forstrength, making it ideally suited to heavy traffic areas.

Plaza Safe-T-Floor is a contemporary range of heavy duty, slip-resistant (R10), vinyl flooringdesigned for use in typically wet areas, such as hospitals and commercial kitchens, and thatconsequently performs superbly well on buses, coaches and trains.

Plaza Safe-T-Wood is a new and exclusive range of tough vinyl sheet flooring with anexceptionally realistic wood effect.

As well as being polyurethane reinforced for strength to cope with all but the heaviest oftraffic, the PLAZA range is also IMO tested for maritime usage.

So, for hard-wearing, low-maintenance, anti-slip flooring, call Jaymart on

01373 864926 or visit www.jaymart.co.uk

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Great Lifts. Amazing Service. Invalifts.See what we can do for you. Call 0845 4682543 or visit www.invalifts.com

AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE FOR CHOOSING STRONGDOR

A HAVWOODS GROUP COMPANY

These anti-rust, pre-tensioned steel securitydoors with an insulated core and a uniqueexpander side frame for fast, easy fitment come direct from the manufacturer and can besupplied in any RAL or BS colour and to yourexact specification in as little as three workingdays. They are available in single, double anddoor-and-a-half sets for use as personnel or fire exits and carry a full warranty on doors,furniture and accessories. Internal and externalacoustic doors also available. For full informationcall 01524 812121, email [email protected] visit www.strongdor.com

Kedel Ltd. supply recycled plastic lumber, street furniture, andaccessories to the constructionindustry in mixed plastic and highdensity polystyrene.

This is the ideal material for battens,studding, cladding, fascias and soffits,decking, gates, fencing, fishing pegs, sheds,boardwalks and ground reinforcement grids.

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Comar 7 Commercial Doors Passed LPS 1175 & BS EN 1627

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems are pleased to announce that our Comar 7 Commercial Door has passed LPS 1175 SR 2 and the new security standard BS EN 1627 Class 3.

LPCB stands for Loss Prevention Certification Board – a certification brand of BRE Global Limited . The LPCB List of Approved Fire & Security Products and Services – “The Red Book” is an essential reference for specifiers, regulators, designers and end users of fire and security products and services.

BS EN 1627 is the new European security standard that has recently been ratified by all member states. Achieving EN 1627 to Class 3, for aluminium door-sets offers optimum security and ensures that Comar 7 door-sets meet the very latest security demands.

For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, please contact Comar on 020 8685 9685 or email [email protected]

For over 170 years, Graefe’s

craftsmen have been

creating stunning interior

features using the finest

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Call for a free brochure and sample service with expert advice.

01844 219609www.graefe.co.ukThe Lancasters

Beautifully crafted doorsets and panels

30,000 Children trap and seriously injure their fingers in doors every year and more than 1500 of these children will need surgery, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA).

Leaderflush Shapland, the UK’s leading bespoke performance doorset manufacturer, offers Sentinel – the innovative hand and finger protection doorset specifically designed to help guard against hand and finger injury. Sentinel is ideal for all educational environments, nurseries, schools, colleges and universities.

For more information visit our website www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk/sentinel

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Step on Safety Antislip Flooring SpecialistsIf you’re looking for Anti Slip Flooring, then you need to look no furtherthan Step On Safety Ltd.

We deliver our promises

Tel: 01206 396446 Fax : 0870 803 2456Email: [email protected]: www.steponsafety.co.uk

• Immediate Budget Quotations• Competitive Prices• Next Day Delivery• Full Technical Advice• Professional Service• Credit Account Facilities

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NON-COM Exterior protection - Passmores School

Dricon® and Non-Com® are registered trademarks of Arch Timber Protection, a Lonza company.

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DRICON and NON-COM Exterior form part of a unique choice of timber protection systemsand services available from Lonza to provide more time and safety in a fire situation.

DRICON remains the only BBA approved fire retardant treatment for timber and NON-COM Exterior has a proven track record for external timber applications without theneed for a coating and is now accepted by NHBC for exterior cladding timbers.

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Tel: +44 (0)1223 836643Fax: +44 (0)1223 834648Email: [email protected]: www.magmasafety.co.uk

Magma Safety Panels are pre-coated, heavy duty, skid resistantpanels manufactured from Birchthroughout plywood. They are fullyencapsulated in epoxy resin andhave a near diamond-hardaggregate bonded into the wearingsurface giving excellent skidresistance properties. MagmaSafety Panels are extremely

durable and designed for externalapplications such as footbridges,walkways, disabled access ramps,railway platforms, pontoons, etc.,where they can be used as anoverlay or as part of the structure.Custom made in a variety ofthicknesses, colours and grades.

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Constructed of I-shaped steel profilesencompassed in Rockwool insulationand an OSB lining on the inside,RockShell is Passivhaus certified andachieves a typical U-Value of0.143W/m2K, with calculations at TheDaffodils indicating 0.156W/m2Kwould be expected. Colin Cole, Chief Executive, LioncourtHomes, comments: “We arecontinually seeking new methods ofconstruction that enable us to deliverhigh quality and more thermallyefficient homes, whilst increasing thespeed of build. In spite of this beingthe first time RockShell has beenconstructed in the UK, we wereextremely impressed with the ease ofinstallation and seamless integrationof the system with other standardbuilding components.” At The Daffodils, RockShell was usedto build a two storey four bedroomdetached house, although the systemis suitable for construction up to twoand a half storeys high. As one of thelast houses to be built on the 13 plotsite, access was restricted andmanoeuvre of materials tight.However, because RockShell has fewcomponents and is delivered to site in‘kit form’, it was quick and easy toconstruct the system with virtually nowaste generated. Moreover, it requires

no specialist equipment which furtherreduced the space challenge and on-site health and safety risks. With the building envelope completedand watertight in just 10 days,Lioncourt Homes will now proceedwith an exterior brick finish. RockShellis also compatible with a wide rangeof other exterior finishes, includingcladding and render. Matthew Bromley, UK BusinessManager for the RockShell WallSystem, concludes: “Since its launch,RockShell has attracted much interestfrom the residential and commercialsector. This first development istestament to the flexibility of thesystem to be retrospectively designedto meet an existing specification butwe also expect even higher levels ofthermal performance to be achievedwhen RockShell is designed in fromplanning. “The installation team requiredminimal training with on-sitesupervision confirming that the systemis extremely quick and easy to install.Overall we were really pleased withthe process, from design through toinstallation.”For further information on theRockShell wall system please visitwww.rockshell.uk.com or [email protected].

Lioncourt HomesCompletes UK’sFirst RockShell

House Lioncourt Homes, one of the UK’sleading independent housingdevelopers, has piloted the RockShelllow energy wall system fromRockwool at ‘The Daffodils’ – itslatest exclusive housing developmentin Newent, Gloucester. The RockShellwas completed in just seven days,Lioncourt Homes pioneered the useof RockShell to become the first inthe UK to benefit from the high levelsof thermal insulation and energyefficiency which the system canachieve. As construction work was alreadyunderway at The Daffodils whenRockShell was launched to market,Lioncourt Homes worked withRockwool to retrospectively designRockShell as the building fabric forone of its most popular house styles.In doing so, the system enabledLioncourt Homes to achieve theequivalent of Level 6 in the Code forSustainable Homes for the buildingenvelope.


D.S. Smith Packaging, a 9,900m2 operational foodpackaging plant, required a complete removal of thefailed roofing system and fragile roof deck andimprovements to the internal working environment.IKO and M&J refined the roof specification whichconsisted of IKOpro SA Primer, Systems SA VapourControl Layer, IKO Enertherm ALU Insulation, SystemsSA Underlay and Superflex Torch-on Brown Cap Sheet. Peter Henrickson, Managing Director at M&J FlatRoofing said; “The NFRC Awards are a key event in theflat roofing calendar and we are absolutely delightedto receive this accolade for the highly engineeredroofing system used on this project”.The combination of fire retardant technology, polyesterbases for toughness and SBS polymer modifiedbitumen coatings for flexibility, ensures that SuperflexTorch-on membranes have the properties to cope withthe demands of modern building techniques andachieve the highest UK fire ratings. The products arespecially designed for torch (or hot air) application andare suitable for both new build and refurbishmentapplications.

IKO Wins Top Roofing AwardIKO PLC in conjunction with M&J Flat Roofing Ltd, won

the Reinforced Bituminous Membrane category at TheRoofing Awards Annual Congress, presented by the NFRC

in Birmingham.

Web: www.ikogroup.co.ukEnquiry No.217 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-217

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Robin Hood Primary School

Location: Nottingham

Application: Education

Product: Profile 6 in Slate Blue

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Specifier: Capita Symonds

Contractor: Carilion

“We like the fact that MarleyEternit continues to manufacture

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Marley Eternit Profile6 has been specified

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rainscreen cladding solution at a landmark

primary school project in Nottingham.

The £2.8m scheme at the Robin Hood

Primary School is anew two-storey

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Slate Blue and Black Profile 6 was

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Sustainability was atthe heart of the new

school building and Senior Associate

Director at Capita Symonds David Wilcock

explains: “The school wanted their building

to express their sustainable principles, and

for this reason they originally requested

timber cladding. However, we

recommended Profile 6 as a more durable

alternative becauseit can achieve an A+

rating in the BRE Green Guide.”

The building is constructed using a Steel

Framing System (SFS), with walls

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internally, 150mm of Rockwool insulation

within the SFS zone and an outer facing

cementitious board.Marley Eternit Profile

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The walls achieveda U-value of 0.2 W/m2K.

Robin Hood Primary School’s Head

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fact that it is such a sustainable material fits

perfectly with our policy to minimise the

school’s carbon footprint.”

The project was commissioned by

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Specification based on generic rating for

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cement sheeting (outer skin) – (Element

Ref: 1012550002).

Marley Eternit fibre cement profiled

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Lindapter Releases New Facades & Cladding BrochureLindapter’s new Façades & Cladding Brochure, tailored to Architectsand Engineers working on building envelope design and construction,demonstrates the diverse range of connections for securing almost anycladding material to structural steel frames and hollow section.

Lindapter products arespecified for theconnection of glazedfaçades and precastcladding panels,foremost for their easeof installation and on-site adjustability, asStephen Maddalena,Chairman of theMarble MosaicCompany describes:“Given the project’s

construction and programme constraints,the use of Lindapter’s connectors providedan eminently practical means of attachingthe precast cladding panels to its structuralsteel frame and the helpful support ofLindapter’s team proved to be especiallyvaluable in developing this solution”The brochure highlights the Lindapter connectionsystems for various architectural applications usingquality 3D renders and clear line drawings, withinnovative assemblies drawn from Lindapter’s wealthof project experience.

This 28 page brochure is available now. Pleasevisit www.lindapter.com to download or

request a copy.

At Ecobuilding 2012, Formica Groupannounced an exciting new addition toits product portfolio with VIVIX®. Toclad a building, create individual designfeatures or for use in combination withother cladding materials, VIVIX offers afresh perspective in architectural panels.For nearly a century, Formica® brandsurfacing solutions have defined thelook and performance of moderninteriors worldwide. Now, building onyears of exterior cladding success inEuropean markets, Formica Groupremains on the cutting edge of buildingenvelope art and science with theinnovative exterior lightweightrainscreen cladding solution that

redefines the landscape ofcontemporary construction for bothnew builds and renovations.Offering opportunities to play withcolour and shape, VIVIX panels cancomplement or add interest to officebuildings, public, cultural and sportsfacilities, transportation centres,industrial buildings, educationalfacilities, residential developments andmore. Design and Application: VIVIX consistsof solid phenolic, engineered exteriorfaçade panels with decorative surfaceson both sides. Developed inconsultation with leading architects andcolour consultants, VIVIX architecturalpanels are available in plain colours with

sophisticated neutrals and strikingaccents, nature-inspired abstractpatterns and rich woodgrains. The VIVIXrange provides the possibility to createexclusive looks in a creative and costefficient way. VIVIX panels can be usedto clad an entire building or simply forhighlighting individual architecturalfeatures. Recent projects where VIVIX has beenspecified include the exterior of a sportscentre, La Pobla De Vallbona, inValencia, Spain by architect EmilioConejero, CEO of AC Architecture. VIVIXwas chosen because of its versatility,flexibility and durability. "It was the idealoption for this project, where we optedfor long-lasting materials withtechnology that maximized energysavings, “commented the architect."VIVIX panels allow the architect orspecifier to take into considerationappearance, design, maintenance andcost efficiencies when choosing exteriorcladding," comments Simon Wild,European Marketing Director fromFormica Group. "Providing everythingfrom an understated to an inspiringexterior, the panels can be used as partof a ventilated rainscreen façadesystem."Installation: Panels from the VIVIXrange can be used with a variety offixing systems, from simple timberbattens to proprietary metal systemsand hung by visible face-fixing or by

concealed fixing arrangementsdepending on the aestheticrequirement. The panels are can easilybe cut into a variety of shapes and sizesto express a whole variety of designconcepts. Performance: Today the treatment ofa building’s façade has taken on a newsignificance. With a range of claddingsolutions available, architects areincreasingly choosing materials forexterior cladding that are not onlydecorative but practical and functional,contributing to how the building as awhole performs. VIVIX panels areresistant to impact and abrasion, areweather resistant and can enhance thelife span of a building. Sustainability: VIVIX panels aremanufactured in the United Kingdomto ISO 9001 standards and causeminimal environmental impact asdetermined by Formica Group's LifeCycle Assessment (LCA). All of FormicaGroup’s European manufacturing sitesand distribution centres have achievedthe internationally-recognised ForestStewardship Council (FSC) Chain ofCustody (COC) certification fromleading accreditation body, BM TRADA.Formica Group also became the firstlaminate manufacturer in the world tobe awarded the Carbon Trust’s CarbonReduction Label.FORMICA GROUP

New product introduction

Formica Group at the cutting edge with introduction ofinnovative exterior lightweight rainscreen cladding; VIVIX®

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GEO-FIX – The Box Clever Choice!Geo-Fix, the market leading Brush applied Paving Jointing Compound available exclusively fromEverbuild, is now available in an additional 7.5kg boxed size!When it was first introduced to the market Geo-Fix broke the mould for being the original PavingJointing Compound and now the brand has changed the rules again with the introduction of ‘Geo-Fixin a Box’. With the majority of competitor products coming available in plastic tubs, ‘Geo-Fix in a box’disrupts the ‘norm’ of what is expected from a typical Paving Jointing Compound. Everbuild believe that‘Geo-Fix in a box’ offers something new and innovative to other products on the market whichcontinues to keep the brand fresh at the forefront of both customer and user minds.‘Geo-Fix in a box’ is exactly the same great Geo-Fix product that customers have come to know andtrust simply with a new packaging twist and a brand new size. The 7.5kg box has been expertlydesigned to be extremely strong so that it will not buckle or collapse and it can be stored, stacked andcarried with complete confidence that the product will remain effective and the packaging will alwayslook the part. There is also no plastic in the outer packaging making the box much easier to disposeof - once the product has been used the box can simply be collapsed and thrown into the recycling bin!In addition to all this, the truly clever thing about ‘Geo-Fix in a box’ is the convenience of its smaller7.5kg size. Unlike the larger quantities commonly found of Paving Jointing Compound, ‘Geo-Fix in abox’ gives the user the choice to buy just the quantity that they need! Ideal for patch ups, repairs andsmaller jobs, this new size enables the user to complete the job before curing takes effect, hencereducing wastage once the job has been completed. ‘Geo-fox in a box’ available in both buff and greyto suit a variety of customer needs. So in order to minimise wastage and do your bit for the environment choose Geo-Fix 7.5kg – the boxclever choice!Web: www.everbuild.co.uk

Aurubis - Nordic Brass Townscape

The new Domkyrkoforum visitor centre, facing the Cathedral in the Swedish city of Lund, uses AurubisArchitectural’s Nordic Brass panels to create a series of contemporary forms, generating new vistasand public spaces within its historic setting.Designed by architect Carmen Izquierdo, the brass and glass intervention links together several oldbuildings to form a unified complex. It presents a strongly-defined entry forecourt to the street witha Nordic Brass clad canopy, simply continuing the existing roof line, then continues back to thecathedral square, terminating with the auditorium and its iconic funnel window reaching up towardsthe cathedral towers. Nordic Brass was chosen by the architect for the new building’s external skin as“a natural material that gives a rich, vibrant surface. As the material mellows with age, the building willgradually blend in with the townscape.”

Other copper alloys are also available, in addition to Nordic Brass: the new Nordic Bronze andinnovative Nordic Royal - an alloy with a long-lasting golden colour. Aurubis Architectural’s range ofsurfaces includes Nordic Green and Nordic Blue variable intensities of pre-patination, developed withproperties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over theworld. There are no limitations on the length of pre-patinated copper sheet or strip because whole coilsare treated on the production line, not just limited size sheets, enabling them to be used for long-stripinstallation techniques. Other surfaces include Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper with either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in theenvironment.

For more information, visit www.aurubis.co.uk/architectural

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Pumice Chimney System Designed forWood Burning StovesThe Schiedel Isokern DM36 chimney system has beendesigned to optimise the performance of smaller outputstoves, inserts, pellet boilers and cookers that have an internaloutlet diameter up to 150mm.The highly insulating properties of the pumice DM systemcan maintain the temperature of the flue gases even in themiddle of winter, allowing them to escape freely to theatmosphere and helping your appliance perform at itsoptimum level.Included in the system is a support block and stove connector,a chimney coping and chimney pot. The external option alsoincludes a prepared access for the stove outlet and anexternal soot door for ease of cleaning. The prefabricatedchimney blocks are lightweight and easy to install.SCHIEDEL

Style & Heating in Union at UniteA stylish Zen air curtain from JS Air Curtains isproviding the primary heating source for the mainreception area at the headquarters of Unite, Britain’sbiggest union, in Holborn, London.Having worked with JS Air Curtains on previousprojects, electrical contractors E J White & Sonspecified the 2m Zen air curtain to sit above theautomatic doors of Unite’s main entrance. It cansupply up to 30kW heating output, keeping thereception space, with Unite’s staff and manyvisitors, at a comfortable ambient temperature. Inthis application, the Zen was supplied with stainlesssteel covers, one of several cover options availablewith this air curtain, to complement the receptionarea’s décor.JS AIR CURTAINS

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Myson Floortec underfloorwarms all the way to SkyeMyson Floortec is reaching for the Skyeafter having its product installed into aholiday home on a Scottish island.Renewable energy products installerGreenheat Renewables chose MysonFloortec’s underfloor heating for the100 sq m ground floor of the new buildhome on the Isle of Skye after meetingthe company’s UFH team at a recenttrade show.Having previously installed Mysonradiators into other properties,Greenheat Renewables is now fitting theUFH in two homes, including the oneon the Isle of Skye. The UFH will runoff air source heat pumps and becovered with a 55mm screed.Stephen Strachan, business manager atGreenheat Renewables said: “We arefinding we get the same great productsupport for Myson Floortec’s productsthat we always have for the radiators,which is fantastic.”MYSONEnquiry No.404 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-404 Enquiry No.405 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-405

New show home shows offTotal Home Environment Financial Director of timber framehousing company Carpenter Oak Ltd,Lee Manning, has undertaken his owneco self build and has incorporated TotalHome Environment’s systems toOrchard House, his new home in Devon. The high levels of insulation used, allowfor low U-Values. This allowed TotalHome Environment’s Genvex Premium2 to be specified to provide heatrecovery ventilation, together withcomfort cooling and primary heatingfrom the integrated micro air-sourceheat pump. The Vanvex 285 unit alsofrom Total Home Environment, wasspecified to take care of all the domestichot water requirements. With itsincreased efficiency, the Genvexventilation systems form thefundamental part of a low-energyheating solution for Lee Manning’shome.TOTAL HOME ENVIRONMENT

Total Home Environment’s Genvex heat recovery heat pump ventilationand air-water heat pump units.

The company achieved revenues of8.7bn euros in 2010 and has an enviabletrack record in helping blue chiporganisations enhance their businessprocesses. Capgemini creates anddelivers business and technologysolutions that fit the needs of theirclients and drive the results they want.Capgemini takes its environmental andcorporate social responsibilities veryseriously and has defined andimplemented a range of measuresdesigned to minimise its carbonfootprint. As well as being certified toEMAS and ISO 14001, it leads byexample and has set a target of achievinga 20 per cent energy reduction target by2014 from its 2008 levels.As part of this programme, in January2011 the company appointed Craig Hallas its UK Energy efficiency manager. Hallexplains, ‘Capgemini Group spends in theregion of 40m euros a year on utilitiesand 70 per cent of our electricity usageis linked to our data centres, in which wehost our clients’ IT equipment. One ofmy first tasks when joining the company

was to devise a strategy that wouldreduce the amount of energy consumedwithin the 14 Capgemini locations in theUK.’Although the company already had abuilding management system (BMS) inplace, it relied heavily on humaninteraction to ensure that energy use wasbeing correctly controlled. Also, with nomonitoring facility available it was verydifficult to see exactly how much energywas being used. Hall quickly realised that he needed atool that could monitor and diagnoseenergy patterns and use, and called inTrend Controls to discuss how it couldhelp achieve these objectives. Hecomments, ‘I’ve worked with Trend inthe past and consider them to be themarket leader in building energymanagement systems (BEMS). After ourinitial meeting, it was clear that TrendEnergy Manager would help facilitateenhanced interaction and achieve betterresults.’Trend Energy Manager is a powerfulsoftware based system that can be used

to monitor energy use within a building.Energy and facilities managers (FMs) canuse it to keep a close eye on the gas andelectricity consumed by their buildingservices and the effect it has on theircarbon footprint. Meter readings andother Trend BEMS variables that arelogged and automatically uploaded areits main source of data and it providesrapid reporting of incidences of energyoveruse or indeed issues with plantmonitored by Trend. It can even beconfigured to suggest probable causes,which FMs can then act upon.It is also a highly flexible solution. TrendControl’s product manager, Dave Fieldstates, ‘Trend Energy Manager can bescaled to suit the size of application andit is a viable proposition for relativelysmall single buildings as well as largecampuses and nationwide estates. As a

web-based package it can be accessedby authorised users from virtually anylocation, via the Internet or anorganisation’s Intranet.’So as to better understand how energyis being used in Capgemini’s UKbuildings, Hall and his team have enteredinto their Trend Energy Manager a varietyof information such as utility tariffs, CO2factor and cost and consumptiontargets. Normalisation criteria are alsospecified to allow comparisons betweendifferent areas within a building ordifferent buildings, or to benchmarkconsumption against specific targets.Degree day data is also called up andentered to allow for differences inweather conditions when comparingthe current year’s energy consumptionwith that of a previous year.

Trend helps Capgemini takecontrol of its energy useHeadquartered in Paris and with operations in 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world’s

largest management consulting, outsourcing, technology and professional services companies,with more than 115,000 staff.


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Washroom Washroompasses the testWashroom Washroom has gone back toschool with its recent supply of eye-catching specifications for thedevelopment of the new TidemillAcademy in Lewisham, London.The unique project, which includes arooftop five-a-side football pitch, sawWashroom Washroom working alongsidelead contractor Galliford Try to provideage-specific washrooms for pupils andvisitors alike. With the schools facilitiesopen to the public, WashroomWashroom utilised cubicles from acrossits range to create washrooms specificto the end users age, specifying anumber of products from its educationrange. Trevor Bowers, Director at WashroomWashroom said: “This project proves thatWashroom Washroom has every aspectcovered when it comes to design andspecification for education projects.”WASHROOM WASHROOM

Amwell have launched abrand new range of fun,exciting, and mostimportantly educationaldigital prints for washroomcubicles!

Ultero new from AbodeThe new Abode Ultero professional stylekitchen tap offers cutting edge, up-to-the-minute creative styling with multiplefunctionality. This tall, slim tap is designedto complement a contemporary kitchenwithout dominating the space. Ultero isavailable in chrome with close-coupled, easyto clean hose and the moveable spout andsingle lever operation allows for one-handedcontrol of flow and temperature. With itsdiverse application of use, this highspecification single lever spray mixertap is alsodesigned to provide flexibility in food washingand preparation areas. ABODE

Along with their ever popular ladybirdsprint, Amwell have introduced Flags ofthe World and a new and improveddinosaur print.In a recent survey 95% of students saidthey loved Amwell’s brand new Flags ofthe World design. They commented thatthey “would be able to learn the namesof some of the countries they had neverheard of and their flags.”And teachers from The Spinney PrimarySchool in Harlow agreed; “There isn’tmuch time in the curriculum to teachchildren (flags of the world) so it wouldbe a great opportunity for them tolearn.”AMWELL


Franke Washrooms Systems, also known asFranke Sissons, is part of the internationalFranke Group and specialises in high-calibrestainless steel and solid surface washroomsolutions for commercial installations thatinclude healthcare, education, catering, stadiaand prisons, alongside hotel, offices, leisureand others. High-grade stainless steel and seamless resinbonded sanitary ware products make up thecore of the Franke Washroom Systems new

160-page product catalogue.Over 700 complementingproducts including high-qualitytaps, showers and accessories,electronic water managementcontrols and systems, ecologicalranges and vandal resistantproducts are included along withclear technical specs. To receivea copy email [email protected] Washroom Systems,based in Chesterfield,manufactures most of itsproducts here in the UK and ismaking its Price Pledge on everysingle Franke WashroomsSystems branded product. Robert Stewart, FrankeWashrooms Systems recentlyappointed Head of Sales,explains, “Franke WashroomSystems is acknowledged forvery high quality and exceptionalservice but this does not meanexpensive. We recognise that ourcustomers are working withlimited budgets and they need tobe able to quantify the lifetimecost for their own customers anddemonstrate exceptional valuecoupled with performance.”

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Carrara & Matta,well known forItalian design andprofessional quality,have a tradition ofover 70 yearssupplying bathroomaccessoriesthroughout Europe,have launched itscollections into theUK market.

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”Design, Innovation, Function and Shapeare the themes that link all the newcollections.Copenhagen for example combinesopaque glass along with chrome platedbrass to create a timeless new range ofaccessories. From the soap dispenserto towel shelf, all items in the range aredesigned to offer a new and refreshingsolution for today’s demandingenvironments. Some elements are alsoavailable in stainless steel to better fitthe commercial environments. Theshining of chrome plated brass and the

design of the attack, a mixture betweensquare and round elements, makeCopenhagen perfect also into the mostluxury bathrooms.Italian design, attention to detail, styleand passion, are key elements in thevalues of the Carrara & Matta brand..

Our products lines are in stock inthe UK and available for immediatedelivery. For more informationwww.bemis.eu or call our customerservice 0800 7833687

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Flora is a delicate designaddition to portfolioLaunched at KBB, Flora is a newmonobloc two lever tap following thetraditional styling of a swan neck butenhanced with delicate design details ofa flared spout and fluted handles andbody. Introduced to ‘fill the gap’ in design andprice between the company’s popularVictoria and Arterian models, Floraprovides retailers with a superbly pricedtap with an RRP of just £129 that worksextremely well with the currentresurgence in traditional and paintedkitchen styles. Flora is available in chrome andmeasures 346mm high and has a spoutreach of 193mm.Says Neil Clark, Marketing Director atCarron Phoenix: ‘We recognised theneed for a wider design choice at thisprice point and the introduction of Flora

into our range meansthat retailers can nowoffer a verycompetitively pricedtap which payshomage to the artdeco period and sitsequally well in modernand traditional stylesof kitchen.’CARRON PHOENIX

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Dare to be different withwaterproof wallpanels The recently re-launched Showerwallbrand of waterproof wallpanellingheralds a major design update to itswinning product offer, creating stylishideas for bathroom retailers.Mineral Oxide is one of ten new colours,boosting the range’s design palette to33 laminates overall. The dramatic newcolour is a rich mix of black, green andblue and has been inspired by theillusion of oil on water. It responds tothe increasing popularity with consumersfor natural materials in stone, marbleand metallics. Statement stones arebang on trend creating a luxurious mood

Packed 70 page catalogueLecico’s latest catalogue offers 70 fullcolour pages packed with hundreds ofbathroom and sanitaryware products.Highlights include several new rangesincluding Roseia, Avensis, Zurich, Genevaand Madison Square plus many additionsto existing product lines. Also making itsfirst appearance in the catalogue, is thenew range of Bowls and interchangeableBrassware.Ben Viggars, Product & MarketingManager said “We have completelyredesigned the catalogue this year andhave made a conscious decision topromote our key and core productareas, where we know that we are thebest in the market place for quality,service and value.LECICO


Investing for growth aheadof new product launchesAs part of its ambitious expansionstrategy, global designer andmanufacturer of premium showers andtapware, Methven UK has invested£500k in a new Enterprise ResourcePlanning (ERP) system to support itscontinued growth and to improvecustomer service.Newly appointed Methven IT Director,Rich Evans, stated that “As part of aglobal system strategy, Methven UKimplemented Microsoft Dynamics AX,an integrated and agile businessmanagement solution seamlessly inApril. AX will enable the company todeliver improved visibility across thesupply chain, offering retailers,merchants and distributors easier accessto real-time stock availability, deliverydates and streamlined order processingwith reduced transactional costs.”METHVEN


Bathroom range boastsboutique bathroom designs As European boutique style bathroomsbecome increasing popular, themanufacturers behind the renownedFrancis Pegler range has incorporatedconcealed bathroom systems plus

BEKO appliances granted Energy Saving Trust certificationBeko has been awarded the prestigiousEnergy Saving Trust Recommendedcertification. The ESTR certification, which applies to

almost all of the company’s integratedand built-in appliances, recognisesBeko’s ongoing commitment to, andinvestment in, the design andproduction of energy-efficient products.“Energy efficiency is a highly criticalfactor in choosing domestic appliancesfor both the private and public sectors,”says Bob Abbott, Beko’s national salesmanager. “Manufacturers, builders andspecifiers are under growing pressure toprovide low energy/low waterconsumption products of ever increasingefficiency, but which still meet theoverall kitchen budget.BEKO

Lord Green visits Beko inTurkey Lord Stephen Green, UK Minister ofState for Trade and Investment, hasvisited Beko’s state of the art washingmachine plant in Çayırova near Istanbul.As part of the UK Trade and Investment(UKTI) and Confederation of BritishIndustry’s (CBI) first joint trade missionto Turkey, the visit was set up to fostergreater UK-Turkish trade relations.50 British business leaders on the tripincluded Nick Baird, the Chief ExecutiveOfficer of UKTI, and John Cridland, theDirector-General of the CBI. The tradedelegation toured Europe’s highest

capacity washing machine plant, hometo the world’s quietest and most energyefficient washing machines, which aresold in the UK under the Beko brand.BEKO

increased its tap collections to satisfydemand. Mike Dickinson, Tap and Mixers ProductMarket Manager for Pegler Yorkshirecommented: “Our aim is to providespecifiers, installers and consumers withan all-round superior and stylish waterflow solution for their bathroom. Newconcealed systems combined with thelatest tap designs complete the FrancisPegler portfolio and position it as a highquality all-encompassing brand.”The Francis Pegler Bathroom tap rangehas now been classified into threedistinct categories Designer, Modern andTraditional. PEGLER

which oozes glamour and evidences agrowing confidence by consumers todare to be different and moreadventurous in their design choice.SHOWERWALL

Solid Surface Earthstone Worktopsintroducing a stylish and durable range of Kitchen worktops, bridging the gapbetween laminate and granite even greater design and functional features.

• 6 Stunning designs co-ordinate with most kitchens• Seamless, inconspicuous joints• Scuffs & scratches can be easily removed• Resistant to stains and easily cleaned• Surface is completely repairable• No templating, simple to install• Worktops edged 3 sides ready for immediate fit large stock available

for nationwide deliveryDeralam Laminate +44(0)1257 [email protected] www.deralam.co.uk

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Tremco illbruck gives sealantof approval to nature projectTremco Illbruck has donated a variety ofsealant products to help with theconstruction of a new home for a NorthYorkshire-based Wildlife ConservationGroup.As a registered charity reliant ondonations, the Wildlife ConservationGroup launched a campaign for help andappealed to contractors and materialssuppliers to donate products andservices in support of the scheme.Tremco Illbruck responded with 40cartridges of Tremco FA500 translucentsilicone sealant which volunteers haveused to seal joints throughout thebuilding. FA500 cures to produce apermanent, flexible elastomeric seal andgives very good adhesion to mostcommon substrates without the needfor a primer. Tremco FA500 is ideal forjoints subject to high degrees ofmovement and is capable ofaccommodating up to +/-50% of theoriginal installed joint width. TREMCO ILLBRUCK

Remmers drive thecorrosion away at car parkEastgate Shopping Centre is located inInverness and serves as the largestshopping area for the highlands ofScotland. Built in 1983 and extendedin 1993 and 2003, the shopping centrenow houses a car park with 1350spaces.CCCP (Concrete Corrosion ConsultancyPractice), were the on-site consultantengineers who tested the car parkstructure for levels of chlorides in theconcrete. From their findings, theycreated the full project specificationwhich recommended the use ofRemmers MCI and Remmers Betofixconcrete repair systems. Essentialworks were then carried out to protectthe embedded steel reinforcement.Finally a bonding bridge was applied anda new fibre reinforced slab was laid toprotect the concrete from any furtherdamage.REMMERS

A cinema in the basementTriton supplied all the elements of a twinwaterproofing system to ensure a

watertight basement at this highspec new build dwelling in NorthLondon. Triton’s TT Super Admix,which was dosed to theconcrete mix, conforms with BS8102 2009 as a type B integralwaterproofing system. Triton’sBBA certified, fully maintainable,Platon cavity drained membranesystem, conforming to BS 81022009 type C waterproofing, was

then applied to walls and floors.TRITON

Balustrades selected for BREEAMexcellent university buildingA new landmark university building in Essex,architect-designed to BREEAM Excellentstandards, has selected high style, student-proofsolutions from Sapphire Balustrades for all interiorbalustrading. Structural glass balustrades fromSapphire’s Crystal range with stainless steelhandrails are installed along central staircases andaround light wells at the University Centre Harlow,a modern addition to the Anglia Ruskin Universitycampus. Sapphire was selected to manufactureand install high quality solutions for the multi-million pound project which combinecontemporary styling with the performancedemanded by such a high traffic educationenvironment. SAPPHIRE BALUSTRADES

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‘Heartlands’ World HeritageSite opens in CornwallThe recently opened Cornwall and WestDevon Mining World Heritage Site,known as the Heartlands project,contains a number of Grade II* listedbuildings and significant industrialarchaeology of a former Cornish tinmine. Helifix structural repair systemswere specified for the restoration ofvarious derelict mine buildings as theyoffered sympathetic and reliable non-disruptive solutions to the assortedstructural problems. They providedproven concealed repairs for the pumphouse, winding house, carpenters’ shopand transformer house, retaining theoriginal materials and characteristics ofthese important buildings that havebeen adapted for re-use as focal pointswithin the completed development.HELIFIX

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Fast drying Zinsser primershelp a DIY SOSThe BBC’s DIY SOS team recently tookon their biggest ever build in aid ofChildren in Need. The completerefurbishment of the Norris Green YouthCentre in Liverpool was proudlysupported by Zinsser with their Cover-Stain, All Coat and Bullseye 123 primersused throughout the project. ZinsserCover-Stain, the only primer-sealer thatdries for recoat in one hour, was usedextensively on the graffiti-coveredexterior due to its powerful hidingpower.Cover-Stain has a unique whole houseformulation that delivers full penetrationand flexibility on all surfaces, especiallydimensionally unstable wood siding andtrim, where few oil-based primers cansucceed.ZINSSER

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This extreme performance masonry coating gives unrivalled and long lasting

protection from weathering, dirt build up and atmospheric pollutant attack.

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for an outstanding professional finish, and its maximum flexibility not only

disguises, but also helps prevent the re-formation of hairline cracks.

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Happisburgh Lighthouse, the oldest working light in East Anglia, and the only

independently operated working lighthouse in Great Britain is painted and protected

with Sandtex® Trade X-treme X-posure™ smooth masonry paint.

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ScreedBoard 20® : Efficientunderfloor heating andexcellent acousticperformanceCellecta’s ScreedBoard 20® wasrecently specified and successfullyinstalled by Breyer Construction forHillingdon Council on their prestigiousdevelopment of 47 apartments inAvondale, Hillingdon, London. TheScreedBoard 20® system became theobvious choice for this developmentdue to its superior acoustic propertiesand accreditation (Robust Details E-FT-5); and the excellent thermalperformance provided over alternative

methods when used in conjunction withunderfloor heating systems. Build timeswere also reduced in comparison toother systems thanks to ScreedBoard20®’s interlocking edge detail, whichsecures the board without the need forscrews.CELLECTAEnquiry No.424 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-424

Taking away the hurdles toLED lighting adoptionInnovation needed to drive the LEDreplacement breakthrough.The long-term technical and commercial

considerations are clear – replacinghalogen downlighters with LED lampsmakes good cost saving, product lifeand environmental sense. However,widespread adoption has been slowedby a number of issues including theinitial capital outlay required to replacehalogen. This challenge is now beingaddressed through an innovative schemefrom UK company DALI Lighting thatlets users switch to LED without upfrontcapital outlay, by funding the cost of theLED replacements over a period of timeusing the significant amount of moneysaved on energy bills.DALI LIGHTING


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West Lancashire College was built byBAM Construction, and it was theirarchitects RMJM who chose Altroflooring and wall cladding for theproject. Project Manager at BAM,Gordon Flint, commented: “The newcollege build demanded that we selectproducts of guaranteed quality andreliability. Altro was the obvious choicefor us because we have a very good,long-standing relationship with them.They offer a wide choice of products,styles and colours that fit a variety ofneeds. We received excellent servicefrom them as well, which is vital on aproject of this size.”Over 2,700m2 of Altro safety flooringwas laid down within the college. AltroSupremaTM was used within circulationareas and classrooms. This popularflooring is ideal for general use and with

a wide range of subtle colour choices itcan suit any design scheme. Altro Stronghold 30TM was installed inthe college kitchens. Altro Stronghold30 is a 3mm thick product designed todeliver superb slip resistance in areaswith wet or greasy conditions andwhere spillages are likely. The Altro flooring was installed byAxiom Flooring. Paul Beddard, ofAxiom, said: “This was a complex, high-spec project and we had to workaround numerous other contractors onsite. But these Altro products are veryeasy to lay compared with other typesof safety flooring, which helped us getthe job done on time. Altro also gave usgreat support throughout our fourmonths on site.” ALTRO FLOORINGWEB: www.altro.com

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for safetyAltro flooring and wall cladding has been installedin the ground-breaking new West Lancashire Collegeand is already playing its part in significantly reducingaccidents on campus.

At accesspanelsdirect.net you canchoose from a range of different sizedaccess panels, with 300mm X 300mmbeing the most common size forproviding flue access. They can be firerated, if necessary, and are available witha metal or plasterboard door to matchthe surrounding wall. Order any standard stock item by12.30pm today and it will be deliveredthe next working day anywhere inmainland UK.

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Leading online accesspanel company AccessPanels Direct (APD) haslaunched a campaign toraise awareness of theimportance of gas flueinspection hatches.

In order to comply with part J of theBuilding Regulations, it is vital that gasengineers have full visual access to gasflues through every room and void, inorder to be able to carry out theirinspections. National Sales Manager Ian Shakespeareexplains: “Everyone has until the end ofDecember 2012 to ensure that there isfull visual access along the length oftheir flue. In some cases, boiler fluesare hidden behind walls or ceilings orare boxed in, which can mean thataccess is required in two or threerooms of a building. APD’s hatchesoffer you the easy solution – orderonline at www.accesspanelsdirect.netand it can be delivered to you the nextworking day.”

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Top Scottish developersettles on Norbord flooringScottish housebuilder and developer,Springfield Properties, has chosen to useNorbord’s Caberdek particleboardflooring across its entire range of bothprivate and affordable new buildprojects.Over the past decade, SpringfieldProperties has become a significant

Norbord customer, buying OSB3,Caberfloor P5 and Caberdek flooring viaNorbord distributor, CaledonianPlywood.“Springfield has recently taken toCaberdek in a big way and, as well asthe boards themselves, we also supplythe special adhesives and tapes to gowith them” comments Caledonian salesmanager, Paul Forrest. Tom Leggeat, partnership director withSpringfield says: “We guarantee a goodvalue, high quality build and all ourmaterials need to contribute to that.Caberdek is a great match! NORBORD

Get busy wood floors backin use – fast!Bona has launched a new water basedlacquer that offers ultimate durability forwood floors just 24 hours afterapplication! New Traffic HD has beendesigned to meet the performanceneeds of floors in areas exposed to reallyextreme wear such as airports, shoppingmalls and hotels. With fantastic scratch,scuff and chemical resistance, Traffic HDcomes in silkmatt, matt and extra mattversions. Bona’s commitment to producing lowVOC products is also reflected in thenew Traffic HD formulation which has aVOC level of below 5 % – and an almostundetectable odour.BONA

Frontrunner XT on thebalcony Frontrunner XT slip resistant matting,manufactured in the UK by PlasticExtruders Ltd, has been installed on thebalconies of the stunning Lakeshoreresidential development scheme inBristol. A major feature of the building is theglass-fronted balconies which wrapround each level. Since they have metalfloors, the developers needed to find auser-friendly surface covering. Flooringspecialist Technix recommendedFrontrunner XT because it is safe,permanently weatherproof andcomfortable to stand on as well as being

heel and wheel-proof. It is manufacturedfrom 100% vinyl with highly a slipresistant deeply embossed surface andis ideal for exterior walkways, balconiesand decking.PLASTIC EXTRUDERS LTD,

Designer Contracts opensnew Regional Facility andexpands base in North East Designer Contracts – one of Britain’slargest floorcovering contractors to thenew buildindustry – hasstrengthened itsposition with theopening of a newregional facility inthe South Eastand theexpansion of itsNorth Eastoperation.The rapidly growing company, whichnow has eleven regional offices, hassigned a lease on a unit on SloughTrading Estate and moved its Newcastleoperation to larger premises at KingstonPark.Said Designer Contracts’ managingdirector Peter Kelsey: “This expansionallows us to provide an even morededicated level of service to existingclients while increasing our market sharein key geographical areas.”As well as providing floorcoverings, thecompany offers furniture, lighting,curtain and blind packages to newhomes developers.DESIGNER CONTRACTS


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Concentric circles intersect, overlap andmerge with strong tonal blocks ofcolour, creating unpredictableconnections in every direction. Theresult is a unique and intriguing patternthat will enhance interior environmentsof any scale, from narrow corridors tolarge public areas and open plan offices.The range of eight on-trend Circulatecolourways is complemented by 16additional cut pile shades from Forbo’sWestbond N9000 carpet tile collectionthat can be used to create beautifullycolour-co-ordinated meeting spaces,

break-out zones or feature areas.Tessera Circulate is tufted in a texturedloop construction from 100% solutiondyed yarn and manufactured in line withForbo’s Green Design principles - theyarn has 20% recycled content and thetiles are precision cut to reducewastage. Effectively batchless, there is no needto order spare stock, making Circulatean ideal carpet tile solution for officespaces that may be required to changeshape or be extended in the future.



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Cleverly combining sharp geometric lines with softer contrasting organiccurves, new Tessera Circulate from Forbo demonstrates a fresh approachto random lay batchless carpet tile design.

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The busy kitchen at the Radisson BluHotel in Bristol is seeing a boost inefficiency, thanks to the installation ofbrand new Altro safety flooring.Opened in 2009, the four star RadissonBlu is a 17-storey building with 176bedrooms. The kitchen is a hive ofactivity which, between 5.30am andmidnight, has to meet the demands ofbreakfast, bar meals, lunch and dinnerin the hotel’s popular Filini restaurant,plus room service. On average is servesaround 300 meals every day. The existing kitchen floor in the hotelwas split at the seams and this wascausing water to leak through into thefloors below. Altro StrongholdTM 30safety flooring was chosen as the idealreplacement. The product is frequentlyspecified for commercial kitchensbecause it’s designed for use in wet andgreasy conditions where spillages arelikely. Altro Stronghold 30 has Altro’s highestrating for slip resistance in areas ofheavy traffic. It also offers long-termdurability and ease of cleaning whilst its3mm thickness provides added noisereduction, comfort and strength

underfoot. In addition, the flooringincorporates a bacteriostat to inhibit thegrowth of bacteria, making it ideal forareas where hygiene is paramount.The flooring was installed by N&SFlooring over a two-week period, whilethe kitchen remained in full use.Radisson Blu site Manger ChristopherPeach is delighted with the result. “Thefloor is great. It looks good, is easy toclean and waterproof. It does exactlywhat it needs to do in a kitchen; it’shygienic and safe,” he said.“Laying the floor was a painless process

and N&S Flooring made a great job ofworking around us. It went down easilyand the result is excellent.”ALTROWeb: www.altro.com

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“The Radisson Blu kitchen is very busyso we had to work around them, but it allwent very smoothly, explained NathanSims, N&S Flooring Co-Director. ”

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GEZE UK’s West End WonderA luxury ‘designer’ glass entrance hasbeen made to measure for 60 StMartin’s Lane, adding a touch of GEZEglamour to the exciting mixed usescheme in London’s fashionable WestEnd. GEZE UK’s IGG bi-parting sliding doorhas been custom-made to the precisedimensions of the entrance,incorporating both the frame and thelocks within the double glazing so itappears to be made entirely from glass.GEZE’s unique 7cm drive unit, theSlimdrive SL operator, is bolted directlyto the glass, creating an ultra-modern,seamless effect, with no visible frames.A top-of-the-range IGG door has alsobeen installed with a manual swing dooroperator, to the right hand side of theentrance, providing access outsidenormal office hours. Together, the twodoors provide both completeaccessibility and security.GEZE

Contemporary style in agothic setting Vicaima’s Oak Cross Directional doorswere the natural choice for In-ResidenceGB Ltd in their redevelopment ofexclusive homes within the walledgrounds of the Grade II* listed gothic

D R Services, the church &the 43 keys…"It's nice to get positive responses fromthe customers," said David Jarvis directorof D R Services (London) Ltd. He was speaking after D R Services hadfinished an interesting job for a churchin London Fields, which could becomea template for other churches across theland.Although this is the first job of this kindthat D R Services has done, it will not bethe last. The company is currently atwork at the Church of the Annunciationin Park Lane, London, on a similarproject. "They want to open the great bigblack doors on the outside so that thepeople know the church is open," saidDavid Jarvis, "and then they can have apair of glass doors on the inside for thedraught so they can open it up and itlooks like it's open but there isn't ahowling gale running through."D R SERVICES


A Secure Solution ProviderWhen specifying products for anybuilding it’s clearly important tounderstand the product itself, its provenperformance in various applications, thestandard of quality it achieves and thelegislation with which it complies.Securistyle understands it needs to offermore than simply a high performancesuite of products as Ken Evans, NationalSpecification Manager at Securistyleexplains: “Securistyle is a namesynonymous with expert knowledgewithin the hardware sector and we haveachieved this reputation as a result ofmaking sure we stay ahead of currentand future legislative changes, as well asmaking it our job to fully understand andcascade this information to ourcustomers. One of the ways we ensureArchitects are up to date with the latestissues and legislation is through ourthree CPD presentations. SECURISTYLE

Trio of projects forrenovation expertsVentrolla Hereford, Worcester and SouthWales has completed a hat-trick ofwindow renovations to help customerspreserve their sashes. Firstly, an Abergavenny based CharteredBuilding Surveyor turned to Ventrolla to

upgrade the sash windows in hisGeorgian home after working with themon a number of restoration projects inhis professional career.Over towards the Welsh border a GradeII manor with roots going back to 1267has been given a new lease of lifefollowing the restoration of a number ofits sash windows.Completing the hat-trick in the Welshcapital, homeowner Matthew Skuse hastreated the windows of his newlybought first floor apartment (pictured)to a complete Ventrolla overhaul andperformance upgrade.VENTROLLA

Chew Magna Manor estate, near Bristol.John Bresnahan, managing director ofIn-Residence, said: ‘It was important toget every constituent item within theproject just right but it was equallyimportant not to sacrifice performanceto design. Vicaima’s doors provided uswith just what we were looking for.’80 of Vicaima’s American White OakCross Directional doors were used onthe project, each with flush beads andmetallic inlays and some with DFG37opaque glazed openings. All doors wereset within oak faced frames.VICAIMA

Weruwise celebrates itsPearl anniversaryNetwork VEKA installer, Weruwise, iscelebrating its 30th year in business. TheBexhill-on-Sea-based company was setup in 1982 and specialises in theinstallation of conservatories andreplacement windows and doors.Partner Steve Hewgill believes that thecompany's three decades of success canbe attributed to its unwaveringcommitment to customer satisfaction,in both product quality and service: “Wepride ourselves on providing the bestquality products available on the market,and we will not compromise on anyproduct that falls short of that.“We are thrilled to be celebrating our30th anniversary, and it shows howgood our service has been over the lastthirty years. Many of our customers seekus out based on recommendation, so it'sgreat to know that so many customersrecognise this.”VEKA

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Ground-breaking eco-homesget aluminium façadesHailed as one of the UK’s earliestexperimental low-energy housingdevelopments, Acorn Close inMerseyside has undergone a majorrefurbishment using aluminium façadesand window wall manufactured andinstalled by Total Glass.

Total Glass, one of the North West’slargest PVC-U and aluminium windowand door fabricators worked withconstruction and property consultantsArcus Consulting to re-create the bestthermally-efficient, low-maintenance anddurable solution based on life-cycle costanalysis. The Sapa Dualframe windowwall system was specified in a RAL 8017satin brown finish to complement theunique appearance of the one-bedroomed single-storey homes, builtin 1978. Following a successful pilotinstallation, the whole project wascompleted within five weeks to thedelight of both the client and residents.TOTAL GLASSEnquiry No.436 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-436


Dust barrier for doorways: knocking down overheads andbuilding reputationsIn under a minute the new ZipDoor dust barrier can befitted to a doorway to seal a room and immediatelycontain all dust, dirt and its subsequent clean-up timeand costs. ZipDoor is quick and easy to fit to a doorframe usingspecially designed double sided tape and featuresglued-in zips and recyclable heavy duty polythene tocreate a quick and secure dust barrier. The product isdesigned specifically to aid dust containment inconstruction, refurbishment, and maintenance settings.ZipDoor can be installed by one person in under aminute, saving time and money on site with its ease ofinstallation but also by avoiding time-consuming clean-ups and the associated costs at the end of a job.PROTEC Enquiry No.249 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-249

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The Garador Design Range is manufactured in the UKto the highest standards of craftsmanship and withall their products Garador offers a superior guaranteeof 10 years.Simon Hipgrave, MD of Garador said; “Today’shomeowners really care about the appearance of theirproperty and are able to choose from thousands of

different designs for front doors, however, the garagedoor has traditionally been plain, until now.“The Garador Design Range will add personality, styleand class to the exterior of their property to makethem proud.”The designs of the range complement the range ofGarador’s “FrontGuard” front doors, which has

recently been upgraded.The doors, which are already proving to be popularwith home owners, not only look stunning, but theyare quality engineered and manufactured from topquality materials.W: www.garador.co.uk

Garador has put the design into garage doorsGarador, the major garage door manufacturer in the UK, has

taken the design of the garage door one step further with thelaunch of its new range of “Design Doors”, which gives a whole

new design choice for the outside appearance of properties.

The range includes nine stylish designs of subtle circular andsquare shapes which are available on Garadors “Design Range

100” – horizontal panels or “Design Range 200” – verticalpanels. And, with a choice of eight colours, white, black,green, blue, steel blue, brown, red and titan metallic, the

Garador Design Range offers something for everyone, and willcompliment the exterior of any home.

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Nullifire fire coating formasonry substratesNow available from Nullifire, FC450 is afire-retardant coating designedspecifically for use on masonrysubstrates.Nullifire FC450 joins the company’sexisting fire-resistant coatings which aredesigned for use on steel and timbersubstrates. It is a water-based, flexiblesystem which is applied by airless spray,brush or roller to give a high-buildcoating with a Class 0 fire resistance inaccordance with UK Building Regulations“Unlike the other products in the range,Nullifire FC450 is not an intumescent”explains Chris Betteley, businessdevelopment manager with thecompany. “It provides a decorative finishwhich is non-combustible and, unlikenormal masonry paint, minimises thesurface spread of flame”.NULLIFIRE

Glassolutions wins tophealth and safety award The Isle of Wight branch, based inNewport, won the category for “Bestsafety performance for under 50employees”.The British Glass Awards are designedto promote health and safety bestpractice with the objective of reducingthe number of accidents within theworkplace.Simon Carin, managing director ofGlassolutions, which has 22 branchesthroughout the UK, said: “This is afantastic accolade for the businesswhich has worked hard to create arobust and sustainable health and safetyculture, which protects the wellbeing ofstaff and customers.”GLASSOLUTIONS

SE CONTROLS takes the heat out ofnew London apartment developmentSafety and comfort are at the heart ofa major new residential development byLinden Homes in Hammersmith,London, which is using a combinedsmoke and natural ventilation solutionfrom SE Controls to protect residentsin the multi-storey apartment building.To provide a safe means of escape forresidents in the event of a fire as well asenabling fire fighters to enter thebuilding, SE Controls developed thesmoke ventilation system to removesmoke from corridors and stairwells byusing a mix of natural air buoyancyventing and fan extraction throughsmoke shafts.On floor one to five, smoke ventilationis provided by extract fans located in thebuilding’s cycle store, with replacementair being supplied through ground floorair inlet shaft, while the sixth floor isvented by a 1.5m2 vent in the top floorcorridor and by a similar arrangementat the head of the stair.In addition to smoke ventilation, the SEControls’ solution is also designed toprovide mechanically assisted naturalventilation to help maintain a

comfortable temperature within thebuilding’s corridors. As central heatingand hot water distribution pipe workfeeds each apartment via the corridors,the potential for the corridors tobecome overheated in some situationshas also been addressed by the system.On the first five floors, extract fans,which run at half speed, remove warmair from the corridors and the system’ssmoke dampers are opened as requiredby the building’s natural ventilationcontrol panel. On the sixth floor, adedicated tamper proof thermostatcontrols the lobby vent while hoodedvents allow ventilation during inclementweather conditions.The integrated smoke and naturalventilation control strategy wasdeveloped by SE Controls to meet thespecific needs of the apartment buildingand involved the use of nine OS2controllers and tamper proof manualcontrol points, as well as a range oftemperature sensors and smokesensors, all of which are linked to themain system control panel with afailsafe battery back up.

Under normal operation, the naturalventilation (NV) system is activebetween 08:00 and 20:00, whichprovides ventilation and corridor coolingto the building. The NV controller scansthe temperature sensors and allows theend of corridor Automatic OpeningVents (AOVs) to open when required.However, in the event of a fire, wherethe system is triggered either by asmoke sensor or manually activated, allNV functions are stopped and the OS2controller for the affected zone signalsthe fans to run at full speed. www.secontrols.com

SE Controls’ Project Leader, BrettCave, explained: “Smoke ventilationis a safety critical factor inresidential building design as it notonly aids escape and enhancessafety, but also assists the fireservice by improving access to thebuilding. This project is one of anincreasingly large number where wehave developed a combined smokeand natural ventilation solutioncontrol strategy that not only enableshigh safety levels to be maintained,but also improves the environment ofthe building’s occupants.

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Comar 7 Commercial DoorPasses Security Tests .........Comar Architectural Aluminium Systemsare pleased to announce that our Comar7 Commercial Door has passed LPS1175 SR 2 and the new securitystandard BS EN 1627 Class 3. They are also the first company to gainLPCB approval to EN 1627 (Pedestriandoorsets, windows, curtain walling,grilles and shutters. Burglar resistance.Requirements and classification).Commenting on behalf of LPCB, RichardFlint (Physical Security Scheme Manager)said: ‘We are delighted that ComarArchitectural Aluminium Systems Limitedchose to submit their Comar 7 doorsetsto LPCB for evaluation and that theysuccessfully achieved approval to bothLPS 1175 and EN 1627.’Achieving EN 1627 to Class 3 foraluminium door sets, offers optimumsecurity and ensures that Comar 7 doorsets meet the very latest securitydemands.COMAR

Safetyworks & Solutionsprovide all the answers Having successfully supplied numerousroof access systems to many locationswithin the education sector,SAFETYWORKS & Solutions weredelighted to provide a comprehensiveroof safety solution for installation atThe University of Hertfordshire.For edge protection and easy movementaround the roof areas, 242 l/m ofEasyguard free standing handrails wereinstalled. Installation is rapid due to theeasily assembled design, with the baseplates fitted with bonded ribbed rubbermats, including an EPDM foam infillwhich helps to reduce heat transferenceto the roof membrane, which in turnassists to minimise membranedegradation. Galvanised to BS/EN 1461,Easyguard has been proven throughouta variety of locations including hospitals,schools, sports stadia, housingassociations, and industrial buildings tobe highly durable, and cost efficient.SAFETYWORKS & SOLUTIONS

CGI International has launchedPyroguard EW30 Maxi – a new 11mm

laminated fire glass product that bringsto market the largest tested size of its

kind for 30 minute applications.Available in stock sheets with immediateeffect, Pyroguard EW30 Maxi is certifiedfor use with timber, steel and aluminiumprofiles and offers all the benefits of theexisting Pyroguard EW range, includingradiation control and no edge taping.

CGI International Enhances Pyroguard Fire GlassRange with EW30 Maxi

For timber applications, PyroguardEW30 Maxi has been tested up to amaximum size of 1580mm x 2780mmin a softwood frame with pinnedhardwood beads, making it the largestsheet currently available for a laminatedfire safety glass. The product has alsobeen tested in a Schuco aluminiumframe system as an IGU, with amaximum tested size of 1200mm x2428mm. As with all Pyroguardproducts, Pyroguard EW30 Maxi can beused with mainstream steel profiles. The development of Pyroguard EW30Maxi enables CGI International to offerprocessors access to the full range of30 minute products from a singlesource. Paul Wakeling, Project &Specification Manager for CGI

International, comments: “Importantlyfor the launch of Pyroguard EW30 Maxi,we haven’t simply produced a ‘me too’product. Instead we have added valueby significantly extending the testevidence both in terms of maximumsize and approved systems.” With impact classification of 2B2, UVstability and radiation control, PyroguardEW30 Maxi offers superior performanceas compared with existing products onthe market. Coupled with the availabilityof stock sheets, Pyroguard EW30 Maxiprovides access to a competitive andrapid-turnaround product. Tel 01942 710720 or [email protected]: www.pyroguard.eu


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BURilliant New RoofingSystemSika Liquid Plastics is pleased toannounce the launch of its new andimproved Cold Bonded Built-Up RoofSystem. The new system has all theinherent advantages of its predecessor– including completely flame and heatfree installation, and system guarantees

STYROFOAM to share in theglory of the 2012 Olympicand Paralympic GamesWith less than 100 days to go beforethis summer’s London 2012 Olympicand Paralympic Games, the DowBuilding Solutions team can tell familyand friends that their STYROFOAMproducts will have a part to play.Thousands of STYROFOAM-A insulationboards have been installed on severalstructures within the London 2012Olympic Park. The insulation is designedto help make the buildings on theOlympic Park more energy efficient andthe roofs more durable; which will beparticularly important as they transformfrom temporary to permanent use.Structures insulated with STYROFOAMmaterials include the Olympic Stadium,the International Media Centre, theCopper Box (Handball Arena) and morethan half of the roofs on the London2012 Olympic and Paralympic Village.DOW BUILDING SOLUTIONS


Distinctive aluminium exterior claddingfrom RMIG incorporating an embossedrepresentation of the Ouseburn River, ishelping give the former Maynard’s toffeefactory in Newcastle a fresh lease of life. The former toffee factory’sregeneration project was led byNewcastle City Council and has seen thederelict premises transformed into a hubfor creative and digital businesses,providing contemporary office space aspart of a drive to encourage creativegraduates to remain within the regiononce they complete their studies.As the building’s exterior features asignificant amount of bold colour, thearchitects chose the neutral metallicfinish to contrast panels as required forthe extended meeting room boxes andstair tower to contrast with the with

VacuTherm ready for green deal actionLakeland-based EnviroHomes is leading the UK field inthe innovative vacuum insulation sector as the industryprepares to meet the anticipated demands of “The GreenDeal”.Whilst facts concerning details and requirements of thismajor government initiative remain thin on the groundthe company has geared up for a major expansion ofinterest in its new VacuTherm panels which aremanufactured in the company’s Cumbrian factory.Launched only in March as an ultra thin internal wallinsulation solution, it is sandwiched between panels ofgypsum with a high compressive strength. The core is avacuum insulated panel within a high barrier film wrap.It is made of superfine fumed silica granules and silicates,plus opacifiers, to minimise infrared radiation.ENVIROHOMES

Light Oak specified on hometransformation Light Oak foiled wood grain claddingfrom Swish Building Products has beenspecified on the full-scale renovation ofa prestigious property in Hertfordshire.The 6,000 sq ft property was originallybuilt as a Swiss chalet style home.Appointed to deliver its wholesale re-design, architects practice Design TeamConsultants, specified Light Oak foiled

cladding from Swish.The cladding has been used on the maingable at the front of the property, bothinside and outside a second gablefronted porch and on gable windows inthe roof at the front and rear of the fivebedroom home. Swish Building Products offers a recentlyexpanded range of foiled fascias andsoffits including, Light Oak, Irish Oak,Mahogany, Black and Rosewood. Sittingalongside window board and trims, thisincludes a full 16mm square fascia andsoffit system, offering a perfect matchacross individual elements of rooflineinstallation work. SWISH BUILDING PRODUCTS

of up to 25 years.The roofing system is completely coldapplied and has been tested inaccordance with BS EN 13501-5 and BS476-3. It has also achieved a BROOF(t4)and EXT. F.AB respectively, allowingunrestricted use under the currentbuilding regulations. The full systemincludes S-Vap 5000E SA which utilisesself adhesive technology and can beused as a temporary waterproofing layer,helping to protect the building fromwater ingress during installation. Thismeans internal works can progress withthe roofing presenting minimaldisruption to the build schedule.SIKA LIQUID PLASTICS

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green, red and pink cladding usedelsewhere.The 70 aluminium panels that make upthe decorative metal façade incorporatea natural metallic grey anodised finishand were manufactured by RMIG to thearchitect’s precise specification, rangingin size from 311mm x 330mm to 630x 2404mm.While the matt finish provides a semi-reflective surface to catch the light andreflect changing weather conditions, thepanels also provide a robust andcorrosion resistant façade as thecladding spans the full height of the fourstorey building.RMIG’s architectural specialist, Mike Lee,explained: “The Toffee Factory is a realregeneration success story ands h o w c a s e show innovativedesign canprovide abuilding with anew purposewhile retainingits characterto create aunique senseof place in thelocal businesscommunity.”RMIG Web: www.rmig.com

Optimised choice in roofprotectionAvoidance of the risk of condensation inthe roofspace is being optimised withadditions to Glidevale’s brand-leadingProtect range of vapour permeablemembranes.Enabling specifiers and contractors toachieve the best performance possiblein line with budgetary considerations,the new options- Protect VPTEC 3 andProtect VP300- offer all the establishedbenefits of the Protect range to reduceharmful condensation risk in theroofspace in line with BS5250.A heavier membrane than standard VPunderlays, Protect VPTEC 3 offersenhanced strength and canaccommodate rafter centres up to900mm. Protect VP300 complimentsProtect Zytec in the midweight range,with a water vapour resistance of0.17MNs/g.GLIDEVALE

RMIG helps give sweet futureto Newcastle’s Toffee Factory

New comprehensive websiteFollowing lengthy research, it has beendesigned to offer easy access to roofing

and waterproofing solutions for thespecifier, contractor, merchant,distributor and building owner. Bysimply clicking your profession or marketsector it will take you straight to theinformation you need without having tonavigate through the information youdon’t. The website also has all the latesttechnical updates, calculation tools andenvironmental information all in oneplace. There’s also a feature whichallows you to gather and collate all thedetails and documents you need for aparticular project and create your ownbespoke PDF within ‘My IKO’.

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Colour specialistFreefoam has now made two significantdevelopments to the range with theaddition of a new colour, AnthraciteGrey, and the introduction of a range ofcolours available ‘off the shelf’ with nolead time. Following the rise in demand forcoloured windows and feedback fromhouse developers Freefoam has nowintroduced Anthracite Grey to its existingrange – an exact match to RAL 7016.With cost savings and ‘just in time’supply practices increasing Freefoam isnow able to meet this demand head onwith the supply of seven colours in the

fascia and soffit range ‘off the shelf ’with NO LEAD TIME: Dark Grey, StormGrey, Anthracite Grey, Black, LeatherBrown, Pale Gold and Sable. AllFreefoam self-colour products areavailable with an industry-unique tenyear guarantee.FREEFOAM


CROWNING GLORYStormking’s SmartStack reproductionchimneys are being used to enhancefinishing detail by Taylor Wimpey Groupfor the latest phase of their NewtonLeys development in Milton Keynes.The SmartStack chimneys feature variousfinishes including facing brick and renderoptions, colour matched to the finishes

of the houses. The specification of thereproduction chimneys results from avisit of Taylor Wimpey Group HousingPortfolio Directors to Stormking’sfactories in Tamworth, where they wereimpressed by the large scale and qualityprocesses which were ideally suited toprovide a cost effective solution whichmet the local planning requirements andoffered cost saving simplicity ofinstallation on site. The new Stormkingprefabricated chimneys also incorporateall the abutment and lead apronflashings which further simplifyinstallation and which are patentpending for their unique design features.STORMKING


Long term solution toleaking flat roofsThe Elastaseal range of highperformance cold liquid applied coatingsystems, from Tor Coatings, isspecifically designed to eliminateproblems associated with the long termwaterproofing of flat roofs. Products in the technically advancedElastaseal range provide a fast drying,seamless surface that encapsulates theroof substrate to provide a completelyjoint free coating thereby eliminating therisk of leaks. The single pack, coldapplied formulation provides ease ofapplication while at the same timeremoving the hazards and inconvenienceassociated with conventional hot appliedalternatives. Life cycle performance isdependent on the system chosen butranges from between 10 and 25 years(BBA approved).TOR COATINGS LTD


Foam InsulationWebsters have developed a method ofPolyurethane Sprayed Foam Insulationthat is suitable for both old and newbuildings. This continuous polyurethanefoam membrane adheres to almost allsurfaces and reduces heat loss by up to80-90%. It is an exceptional alternativeto dry lining as it provides a continuousmembrane of unrivalled properties.Sprayed foam insulation is particularlypopular as it not only reduces heat lossbut can also help keep out wind andwind driven snow; prevent tiles slipping,stops condensation and can evenobviate the need for a replacementroof.WEBSTERS INSULATION LTDwww.webstersinsulation.comE: [email protected] No.461 . www.mclink.co.uk/649-461

Building products manufacturerSteadmans has introduced a 120mmthick option with a U-value of 0.17 intoits AS35 range of insulated panels.The new panel option is now thethickest in the AS35 range and expandsthe choice to eight variants of depth inwhich the panels can be specified. Theoptions now range from a 40mm panelwith a U-value of 0.50 up to the 0.17U-value 120mm panel.AS35 panels are formed with PIRinsulation which is laid down betweenthe weather sheet and liner on theproduction line. The PIR expands to ahigh performance insulation core andbonds to the steel facings forming astrong rigid panel. Steadmans’ AS35panels are widely used to form roofs

down to a four-degree pitch and walls.Supported by a full range of matchingancillaries including gutters, flashings,rooflights and fixings, the AS35 systemprovides rapid coverage and swiftcompletion of weatherproof envelopes,delivering high performance buildings.Ian Hodgson, Steadmans sales andmarketing director, said: “The 120mmpanel is now part of an AS35 rangewhich offers excellent thermalperformance, thanks largely to the PIRcore’s low conductivity, and a lifeexpectancy of up to 40 years. Theintroduction of the new optionunderlines our ongoing commitment toproduct development and our focus onmeeting the requirements of ourexpanding client base and the demandsof the sector.”Steadmans’ insulated panels areavailable in a wide range of colours andfinishes, including Dobel Nova andplastisol.The company’s AS35 and other claddingsystems are suitable for a broad varietyof building applications includingcommercial, industrial, leisure and retailstructures.For further information on Steadmans’building products, call 01697 478277,email: [email protected] orvisit www.steadmans.co.uk.

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Associated PlasticComponents areapproaching their 20thanniversary. Founded in1993 by Ron Beecroft,the company has grownrapidly to become aleading manufacturer ofbespoke GRP overdoorcanopies andmaintenance free buildingproducts.Distributed nationally toan array of housingassociations, localauthorities, builders and

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being installed into theirhomes are of high qualityand will stand the test ofthe UK fluctuatingweather conditions. APCare presently investing innew product designsadding to its very largerange, the most excitingof which is bespoke GRPOrangery roof module.This can be manufacturedto 6m by 3m in onepiece with secondsections added for largersizes. The roof is fullyinsulated with lightingducts, structural beamsand gutter systems builtinto the roof, making theinstallation quick and easyin all weather conditions.Simply lift onto theframes, fix and installdown lights, PVC-Ulantern skylight and thefall pipe.APC

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Newcastle City Councilselects Polypipe Polypipe has supplied its Permavoidproducts to Newcastle City Council fora Defra-funded flood alleviation schemeat Acomb Crescent, Fawdon.The housing development had previouslyflooded during heavy rainfall due tointeraction between surface watersewers and the water level in the nearbyOuseburn River. In a bid to help preventfuture flooding, Polypipe’s CharconPermavoid system was installed. Thewater management solution comprisedof a Charcon Permavoid shallowmodular cell system, which featured theuse of Permavoid Biomat. PermavoidBiomat was incorporated into the designin order to trap and retain any residualand emulsified oils that may be presentin surface water run-off beforedischarging directly into the river. POLYPIPE

Hydro Brake OptimumTM promises toset new performance standards andachieve significant construction costsavings. The Hydro-Brake OptimumTM dispenseswith the need to choose from a rangeof sizes and types and instead offersbuilt-in flexibility to size each unit forabsolute fit. From now on, one typeof Hydro-Brake®, the Hydro-BrakeOptimumTM, will perfectly balance flowrates and surface water storagerequirements to suit each drainageproject without approximation.Hydro’s existing range of Hydro-Brake®Flow Controls already providessignificant savings in surface water

storage over conventional flow controls.Now the Hydro-Brake Optimum™offers up to a further 15% saving whencompared to other vortex flow controldevices. By saving on surface water storage,Hydro-Brake OptimumTM thereforepromises outstanding savings inexcavation costs and frees up more landfor building to maximise the developers’Return on Investment. “Hydro International first pioneeredvortex flow controls in the 1980s andhas been advancing the technology eversince,” said Alex Stephenson, Directorof Hydro’s UK Stormwater Division. “It’s no secret that other products on themarket are based on Hydro technology.With Hydro-Brake OptimumTM we haveset the next generation performancestandard.The ultimate flexibility in Hydro-BrakeOptimumTM unit sizing enables fine-tuning according to the site priorities.For example, it may be important tomaximise hydraulic performance or tochoose a more compact design toaccount for site constraints such aspipe diameter or for chamber retrofit. New adjustable inlet plates are availableto provide up to 20% alteration in theforward flow rate, to provide clientswith the option of future-proofingagainst climate change or site-modifications. HYDRO

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Transform Sandwell choosesUltrascape for confidenceTransform Sandwell, the strategicpartnership between BT and SandwellCouncil chose the Ultrascape mortarpaving system for their West Bromwichregeneration scheme. Formerly known as All Saints, ProvidencePlace is a 245,000 sq ft officedevelopment in the town centre of WestBromwich. A new BT building has beenbuilt on the site and all surroundingpaving was completed using UltrascapePro-Bed HS, Pro-Prime and Flowpoint.These products make up Ultrascape’smortar paving system that meets andexceeds the strict demands of BS 7533.This standard offers the reassurance ofbeing independently tested by a UKASaccredited laboratory which verifies theproducts’ capabilities. INSTARMAC


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Resiblock at theChampionships!Wimbledon 2012 will be the 126th timethat The All England Lawn Tennis Clubhas hosted The Championships since thefirst tournament in 1877. For such aprestigious and high profile event, it iscritical that the appearance of the pavingbe immaculate and the risk of trippingaccidents caused by unstable blockseradicated. The club has previouslycalled on RESIBLOCK ‘S expertise torectify sand joint failures throughout thesite caused by common phenomenasuch as water infiltration, vehiculartraffic loading and aggressive cleaningregimes. In March, Resiblock returnedto the site to ensure that all existing andnew paving installations were properlysealed in preparation for this year’stournament. RESIBLOCK productssimultaneously repel commoncontaminants such as food detritus, andespecially chewing gum, and bind thesand into a tough, flexible grout able towithstand vacuum suction, powerwashing and normal pavementmovement. RESIBLOCK

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Still working on waterA pair of FAAC 400 swing gate operatorsare still operating perfectly with minimalmaintenance, 15 years after they wereinstalled to automate a set of woodengates on a boathouse on the RiverThames. Premier Gate Automation Ltdwas asked to automate the boathousegates so that they opened outwardsonto the river. The FAAC 400SB longstroke hydraulic operator was specifiedto handle the reverse geometry and hasthe power to operate against water. Anelectro-magnetic lock holds the doorsclosed and a radio control transmitter isused by the owner to open the gates asthe boat approaches. “This was one of our more unusual

installations and posed some uniquechallenges. The fact that the FAACoperators are still going strong after 15years is testimony to their reliability andendurance”, said Rob Warren, CompanyDirector at Premier Gate AutomationLtd. FAAC

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Creative spacesThe beginnings of Creative Spaces goback to 2004. Tayside ConstructionForum was born out of the success of“Building a Better Tayside”. That eventcomprised a series of presentations,lectures, seminars and workshops thatwere intended to reach out, not only tothose currently involved in design andconstruction, but to a much wideraudience including the general publicand importantly children in secondaryeducation and their teachers.The A. Proctor Group were delighted tocontribute to the recent Creative SpacesEvent 2012 by providing Styrofoam forlocal school children to buildarchitectural models.




Styrofoam is an extruded polystyrenefoam material developed by Dow and ismore than an effective thermal insulant.It has a unique combination of physicaland chemical characteristics that makeit a key component within a wide varietyof today’s high performance compositestructures.A PROCTOR

Xtratherm Technical Manager DannyKearney comments: "Achieving BBAstatus for each individual in ourtechnical team is a great achievementand reinforces our commitment todelivering the best technical advice toarchitects and specifiers. Everyone inthe team who liaises directly withcustomers on technical matters is fullytrained to deal with each enquiry and itputs us in a leading position. "Usually it is just the Technical Manageror one individual that is BBAaccredited," continues Danny, "but wewanted our customers to get the samehigh level of expertise from everymember of our team. Accreditation forindividual team members is based onour ability to work with a variety ofsoftware packages available in theconstruction sector and gaining awidespread understanding of each sowe can meet the needs of allcustomers, including those with apreferred choice of software. Our

advice and support is geared to theneeds of specifiers, builders andcontractors who look for accurate,expert help and advice and can rely onthe advice and calculations they get. "Xtratherm, a leading manufacturer ofhigh quality PiR and phenolic insulation,supplies a wide range of highperformance, innovative insulationproducts. This is coupled withcomprehensive training support throughcollaboration with construction collegesand training organisations such as theCIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)so installers acquire the training, skillsand knowledge they need on site tomeet today's higher insulationstandards. Achieving BBA accreditationfor each member of the technical teamcompletes the loop. It means Xtrathermcan provide architects, specifiers andcontractors with the best insulationproducts, the most effective applicationand a high level of expertise.XRATHERM

Carillion & Reussir applaudMasonry ReinforcementHaving conducted successful site trials,representatives from Carillion andReussir are full of praise for AMR-X, theinnovative masonry reinforcement fromAncon. Unlike standard ladder-typereinforcement, AMR-X features shaped

Xtratherm's technical team first to beawarded individual BBA certification


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cross wires which elevate the outerlongitudinal wires to ensure they arelocated in the desired location at thecentre of a bed joint.Site trials have proven that theinnovative AMR-X is a simple, cost-effective way to ensure reinforcementis fully surrounded by mortar. Althoughgood site practice is to bed masonryreinforcement in a layer of fresh mortar,Paul Walmsley, a Masonry Advisor atCarillion, was delighted to find “whetherlaid post or pre mortar, AMR-X ensuresadequate mortar coverage is attainedwhich provides a significant aid toensuring structural compliance on sites”.ANCON

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Beautiful suspension solutionmatches modern lightingTo complement the clean and aesthetic lines oflighting luminaires - now prevalent and highlyvisible in high-tech minimalist buildings - Gripplehas come up with an equally sophisticated andattractive suspension solution – the Squeezelock.The new Squeezelock – a sleek, streamlined‘barrel’ with a bright plated finish – is designedto suspend all lighting and signage accurately,with a 5:1 safety factor and a 15kg load rating.The Squeezelock’s finger-friendly adjustmentfeature on its side allows easy, one-handedsqueeze movement up or down wire rope, withno tool required.GRIPPLE

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Oregon project wins GreenGown AwardA low-carbon volume housing projectbased in South Lanarkshire College,which used a structural timber framenow developed as Oregon’s IP™Intelligent Panel System, has just won aGreen Gown Award from theEnvironmental Association forUniversities and Colleges.Designed to meet Level 5 of the Codefor Sustainable Homes and BuildingStandards for 2013 and 2016 inScotland, this successful project wasbuilt using a timber frame supplied,designed and erected by Oregon.Delivering less than one quarter of theair leakage of a standard new house,independent monitoring has confirmedthe project’s high performance.OREGON


AnconLockableDowelwinsQueen’sAward

Swish commits to UK gymnastics Olympic future

The perfect solution from AalcoAalco Metals introduces the new Aalcopanel, an aluminiumcomposite panel consisting of two aluminium sheets ineither 0.21mm or 0.3mm thick alloy AA1100 H-18 bondedto a polyethylene core. The panel is the result of the latestproduction technology and offers a versatile solution tomeet market requirements.The Aalcopanel is the perfect solution for a number ofapplications, particularly within the sign and retail industries.The panels are a strong, rigid, lightweight and flat solutionfor both interior and exterior applications where high load-bearing capacity is not required. Ideal for signage, retaildisplays, exhibition stands and interior cladding, the panelscan also be used for printing, corporate identities and falseceilings. Because the panel is so light, it is easy to handleand install making it perfect for signage and stands.AALCO METALS

Cordek Supports the Artswith Innovative Seating Cordek, Europe's largest manufacturerand supplier of specialist expandedpolystyrene products for theconstruction industry, recentlysponsored a novel seating solution atModern Art Oxford. Piercing Brightness is a solo exhibitionby highly-acclaimed British artist, ShezadDawood, and is sure to delight theexpected 20,000 visitors to the Galleryover the next few months. Cordek used their technical and designskills to turn Shezad Dawood’sinteresting concept into a reality.Covered in neoprene material, the 3-Dshaped expanded polystyrene seating,worked well in the space, providingboth comfort and aesthetics. The Gallery Director, Michael Stanley,and the artist, Shezad Dawood, weredelighted with Cordek’s sponsorship,efforts and input. CORDEK

Ancon Building Products has won aprestigious Queen’s Award for Innovationfor its ground-breaking lockable dowelsystem used in post-tensioned concretebuildings.This innovative component acceleratesthe speed of construction, reduces buildcosts, simplifies concrete design,improves aesthetics and enhances on-site safety.Ancon is being recognised as one of theUK’s most inventive and successfulbusinesses. The Queen's Awards forEnterprise are presented annually foroutstanding achievements in thecategories of Innovation, InternationalTrade and Sustainable Development.Winning organisations must demonstratethe highest levels of corporate excellencecombined with significant advances inperformance and commercial success –making a Queen’s Award the ultimatebusiness accolade.ANCON BUILDING PRODUCTS

Stylish cable tidy solutionD-Line is having its mini-trunkingproduct supplied by Alltrade forinstallation in more than 1000 propertiesbeing fitted by SIS Northern.When SIS Northern, the North-Eastbased TV System specialists, wascontracted to upgrade the TVdistribution systems in properties thequestion of how to conceal cablesinevitably arose.External cable installation was notpossible, it wasn’t practical to channelthe walls, and residents didn’t want thedisruption of redecorating. Thetraditional trunking option was also notfavoured by the residents either as theycomplained it would look ‘unfashionable’in their contemporary living areas. D-Line’s range of 30x15mm mini-trunkingwas chosen as the perfect solution tohide the coaxial cables, with its semi-circle profile making the cable pathblend to look like the natural top-sectionof the skirting.D-LINE

Swish Building Products has announced itssponsorship of Junior British Gymnastics Championand 2016 Olympic hopeful, Will Trood.The deal sees the roofline line and rainwaterspecialist commit to support 19-year-old Will as hetrains with an eye on a place in Team GB at the2016 Olympics, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.Greg Wilde, Swish Building Products, said: “Will isa locally based athlete and we’re delighted to be ina position to support him with his training. Hiscommitment is unprecedented and although thereare four years and a lot of hard work to go, wehope he will be successful in fulfilling his ambitionof a place in Team GB 2016 at Rio.SWISH

Revolutionary time savingproduct added to rangeSimpson Strong Tie has added anotherrevolutionary time saving product to itsexpanding portfolio aimed specifically atthe building trade with the introductionof the Toothed Thin Coat Bead (TTCB.)This latest addition to the company’sthin coat bead range is unique in that itneeds no nails or screws to install it – allit requires is a push and tap into placefor a firm fit to the plaster board. Chris Sanders, marketing manager atSimpson Strong Tie said: “The TTCBfeatures tiny teeth spaced at 40mmintervals which, after a quick push anda tap, grip the plaster board holding the

bead firmly in place so the plasterer canthen get on with the job quickly andefficiently.”SIMPSON STRONG TIE

New M.D. at A. ProctorGroupAllan Proctor took over the organisationof the A. Proctor Group of companies asManaging Director from his father in1982. He instituted a programme ofrestructuring in which a fast track

approach to product development andcloser links to customers and supplierswere adopted. Over the last 3 years,Allan has faced challenges with hishealth therefore after much deliberationhe has stepped down as ManagingDirector. Allan will continue an activeinterest in the Company and will assumethe role of Chairman in support of theBoard of Directors.It is the wish of Allanand the Operational Board to retain thecompany culture, therefore to ensurecontinuity and stability of theorganisation, Keira Proctor, his daughter,has been appointed Managing Director.A.PROCTOR

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