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Refurbishment & New Build

Doors & Windows

Heating & Stoves

Drainage & Plumbing

External Works & Landscaping

Ecobuild 2013

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Heating, Plumbing & Ventilation

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Bi-Folding & Sliding Doors

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Product & Business News

CONTENTS

Enquiry No.800. www.mclink.co.uk/717-800

The UK paint manufacturer has been announced as anational partner of the initiative, which uses high profilecelebrities and community events to inspire a new waveof action to create a sustainable future.Sponsorship of Climate Week – which runs from 4 to 10March - reinforces Crown’s long-standing commitmentto the environment. The company’s award-winningprogramme ‘Earthbalance’ sets the standard inembedding sustainability at the heart of a business andhas seen Crown gain increasing recognition as beingamong the top tier of sustainable businesses in the UK.Earthbalance’s progress made to date has seen Crownsecure a clutch of high profile accolades in 2012,including the Sustainable Innovation Award from theBritish Coatings Federation, and the Sustainable BusinessAward For Large Companies from the LancashireBusiness Environment Awards. From its stand number S330 at Ecobuild – which takesplace at ExCeL, London, from 5 - 7 March - the teamfrom Crown will be highlighting how the company’sapproach can support specification professionals in areasincluding reduced waste streams, the achievement ofBREEAM ratings and products offering extendedmaintenance cycles.In 2008, Crown launched ‘Earthbalance’ a dedicatedsustainability programme, featuring an ambitious, long-term target to drive down its own greenhouse gasemissions, with the target of a 10 per cent reduction in2015 – and 25 per cent in 2020. These two targets arein addition to a sustainability target of zero waste tolandfill, originally targeted for December 2012 – whichwas achieved more than 12 months ahead of schedule.Crown’s investment in carbon footprinting technology ishelping the company achieve these targets. This processenables the company to measure the footprint of allproducts across its range, including the specificationbrands of Crown Trade, Sadolin and Sandtex Trade, andthen make the necessary changes to reduce the carbonoutput, without affecting the quality of the paint. Mark Lloyd, Crown Paints’ Sustainability Manager, said:

“We are well on track with our green commitment; andresults such as the achievement of our zero waste tolandfill target more than 12 months ahead of schedulereflects the success of the programme to date.“However, there’s still plenty to do and we seesustainability as a mission for the entire organisation. It’snot just about filling a market niche; it’s about changingthe way we do business.“Our focus is to minimise energy, reduce, re-use or recyclewaste wherever feasible and develop continuousimprovement programmes and innovation initiatives toinspire products and processes with the lowest possibleecological impact. All this is undertaken with an absolutecommitment not to affect our products’ performanceadversely. “We also apply responsible raw material sourcing,considering the environmental and ethical effects of rawmaterials used within our business. “Our focus is not to just provide a few niche ‘green’products. By measuring and evaluating the carbonfootprint of everything we do, we can makeimprovements, without impacting on the quality of thepaint we produce.“This means specifiers can be assured that they benefitfrom high performing quality paints, which maintain theirprotective and aesthetic qualities for the longer term –in itself a sustainable outcome.” Also at Ecobuild, Crown will be showing how achievingthe right specification for commercial and industrialenvironments has been made even easier with CrownPaints’ new online tool, PaintSpec Finder.®

For more details please contact Crown Paints’Specification Services Team by calling 0845 0341464, emailing [email protected] or visitthe website at www.crowntrade.co.uk

Front Cover: Crown PaintsAnnounces Climate WeekSponsorship At Ecobuild

Crown Paints is marking Ecobuild with prominent support forBritain’s biggest climate change campaign, Climate Week.

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04 Refurbishment & New Build www.mcdermottpublishing.com


With around 40 individualbuildings housing over160,000m2 of prime officespace, Cobalt Business Park isthe largest complex of its kindin the UK.

Located just a short drive from central Newcastle it hasplayed a vital part in the regeneration of the region,which is now one of the nation’s most vibrant andforward thinking business hubs.Building work began over 12 years ago and beingawarded Enterprise Zone status meant that tenantscould enjoy free business rates and 100 per cent capitalallowances for corporation tax until August 2006. Thisled to a plethora of blue chip multinationalorganisations choosing to locate there and by doing sothey have brought over 9,500 jobs to the area. Cobalt Business Park offers access to a wide range offacilities and boasts a surgery, a nursery, restaurants, aswimming pool, a fitness suite and a 500 capacitydelegate conference centre. In order to give thoseworking on-site the highest levels of protection itsowner, Highbridge Properties, has insisted that each ofthe buildings has a state-of-the-art fire detectionsystem as part of an overall building servicesinfrastructure.Based in Blyth, Northumberland, ARC365 is one of thenorth-east of England’s leading life safety installationspecialists and it has enjoyed a long-term relationshipwith Cobalt Business Park. Chris Harris, director ofARC365, explains, ‘We were originally invited to tenderfor the fire detection installation in the first building.

Our proposal centred on the installation of a HochikiEurope fire detection system, which we have usedalmost exclusively over the last 17 years. We won thecontract and since then we have been asked to carryout similar work for all but three buildings on the site.’Although the buildings that comprise Cobalt BusinessPark are all different shapes and sizes, and house manydifferent types of organisations, ARC365 tries to keepthe fire detection systems as consistent as it can andintroduce as many common features as possible.Harris and his team are involved when the mainconstruction works are underway, usually throughCastle Building Services Ltd, who have been involvedin the electrical and mechanical disciplines of many ofthe buildings throughout the business park. Harris says, ‘When the developer has a client for thebuilding, a complete fire detection system is designedand installed, based on the layout the client requires.’If a building is unused, we usually just install a limitedfire detection system in shell and core areas such asstairwells until it is occupied. Working as a team withCastle Building Services Ltd gives them the confidencethat the Hochiki products we offer are of the highestquality and reliability.All of the systems installed at Cobalt Business Park areanalogue addressable and most of the use HochikiEurope’s Enhanced Systems Protocol (ESP). StuartDavies, the company’s marketing manager, explains,‘ESP is a resilient total communications solution forintelligent fire detection and fully integrated systems.It has a multi-purpose structure that provides theflexibility and expansion to accommodate simple

addressable systems through to integrated buildingmanagement and safety systems.’The buildings’ fire detection systems are also compliantto the BS 5839 category L1 standard, which meansthat automatic detectors are deployed throughout allareas – including roof spaces and voids. This gives theearliest possible warning of fire and makes sure thatthere is sufficient time for escape.Unwanted and false alarms are a problem in any typeof building but in offices, where there is a high densityof people, they are particularly disruptive. Wherepossible, ARC365 installs Hochiki Europe’s ALG-ENoptical smoke sensors, which feature the company’sHigh Performance Chamber Technology. Harris states,‘This innovative chamber design minimises thedifferences in sensitivity experienced in flaming andsmouldering fires. The result is a high performanceoptical chamber that is equally responsive to all smoketypes and helps to reduce the possibility of unwantedalarms, as the algorithms in the devices can be adjustedto account for the different environments that they areused in.’A fast and efficient installation is important for ARC365,and the ability to fit detectors onto a standard baseunit offers significant time and cost savings, withoutany compromise in quality. Harris adds, ‘Our experiencewith other manufacturers’ products has highlighted justhow well designed and thought out Hochiki Europe’sare – what can take minutes only takes seconds.’

For further information visit www.hochikieurope.com

Hochiki Europe makes life safetya walk in the Cobalt Business Park

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Great Lifts. Amazing Service. See what we can do for you.

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An elegant, slimline, inclined platform lift which will transport a wheelchair or passenger up a straight or curved staircase.

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Faster Replastering with the Dryzone System

The new Dryzone System from Safeguard Europe offers a faster way to replaster after treatingrising damp - in just 24 hours. Using ordinary plasterboard to cover up damp and saltcontaminated walls, the Dryzone System is breathable and as effective as a sand:cement render.

The three key steps in the Dryzone System:

• Dryzone damp-proofing cream to treat rising damp: solvent-free, patented and the bestperforming rising damp treatment on the market

• Dryshield Cream to prime the wall: long-lasting protection against damp, salt and mould injust one coat

• Drygrip Adhesive to fix plasterboard: creates a durable bond to masonry that's strongly saltand moisture resistant

The Dryzone System is quicker and cheaper to install per m2 than a sand:cement render, andallows the use of cement-based plasters to be avoided when treating rising damp on heritageprojects.

For more information on the Dryzone System contact Safeguard Europe or visit the website fortechnical details. A new RIBA-approved CPD seminar on Rising Damp: Causes and Treatment isalso available free-of-charge to specifiers and surveyors.

Tel: 01403 210204 Email: [email protected] Web: www.safeguardeurope.com

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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

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Here at The Log Cabin Company we design, buildand supply a wide range of log cabins for

residential and commercial sales in the UK. Aswell as our standard range of cabins, we also offer a

specialist bespoke design package. All of ourquality log houses and small log cabin buildings

are from sustainable resources.

Timber Garden OfficesThe Log Cabin Company design, build and supply awide range of timber garden offices and garden roomsfor residential and commercial sales in the UK. Wehave a wide range of affordable timber garden officesas well as a specialist bespoke design package.All of our quality home garden offices are fromsustainable resources. Our team of experts are morethan happy to quote for larger projects, especiallywhere building regulations are involved, as we are fullyconversant with all building regulations. This enablesus to design and build your office cabin accordingly.We also offer a full delivery and installation service,which comes with a two year guarantee on allmaterials and workmanship.Whether you're looking for a home office for yourgarden or a number of timber offices for commercialpurposes, The Log Cabin Company can compile adetailed quotation for the design, build and fit of yourstructures.

Wooden Playhouses

Here at the The Log Cabin Company we have abeautiful range of wooden garden playhouses forresidential purposes in the UK. We have tower playhouses, veranda play houses, novelty play houses,both large and small play houses for all your childrensenjoyment.All of our quality garden playhouses come fromsustainable resources. Our wooden playhouses comein a wide range of styles and sizes so you can find the

perfect garden playhouse to enjoy with your children.We also offer a full delivery and installation service,which comes with a two year guarantee on allmaterials and workmanship. Our quality woodenplayhouses not only look fantastic, they also offer afun place for your children to play.

Garden RoomsThe Log Cabin Company have a fantastic range ofgarden rooms for residential and commercial purposesin the UK. Our range of garden rooms come in avariety of shapes and sizes for a multitude of uses.

All of our quality garden rooms come from sustainableresources. Our team of experts are more than happyto quote for larger projects, especially where buildingregulations are involved, as we are fully conversantwith all building regulations. Our wooden gardenrooms come in a wide range of styles and sizes so youcan find the perfect garden room for your garden.We also offer a full delivery and installation service,which comes with a two year guarantee on allmaterials and workmanship.

Wooden Games RoomThe Log Cabin Company design, build and supply awide range of wooden games rooms, pool houses,summer log houses, timber garden rooms forresidential and commercial purposes in the UK. Wealso have a specialist log house design service for anybespoke requirements.Our team of experts are more than happy to quotefor larger projects, especially where buildingregulations are involved, as we are fully conversantwith all building regulations. This enables us to designand build your timber structures accordingly.We also offer a full delivery and installation service,which comes with a two year guarantee on allmaterials and workmanship.Whether your looking for a wooden games room ora number of summer log houses for commercial

purposes, we can supply all your needs. We providetimber rooms and houses for the garden, for holidayparks, camp sites, swimming pool buildings,classrooms and much much more.

Garden Log HousesThe Log Cabin Company design, build and supply awide range of garden log houses, weekend log cabins,summer log houses & cottages for residential andcommercial purposes in the UK. We also have aspecialist log house design service for any bespokerequirements.All of our quality log houses are from sustainableresources. Our team of experts are more than happyto quote for larger projects, especially where buildingregulations are involved, as we are fully conversantwith all building regulations. This enables us to designand build your garden log home accordingly.We also offer a full delivery and installation service,which comes with a two year guarantee on allmaterials and workmanship.Whether your looking for a garden log house or anumber of log houses for commercial purposes, wecan help. We provide log houses for Holiday parks,Camp sites, Swimming pool buildings, Classrooms andmuch more.

Visit one of our display sites or discuss anyof your requirements over the telephone.

The Log Cabin Company can compile adetailed quotation for the design, build

and fit of your structure. Tel: 0800 9176565

Web: www.logcabinscompany.co.uk

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LEVOLUXSWOTS UP AT

DEPTFORDGREEN

Deptford Green School, which is one of the last in thecountry to receive funding under the BSF programme,

showcases the latest in sustainable building design,including a Levolux Solar Shading solution.

The £32 million development,designed by Watkins Gray Architects,re-unites upper and lower schools,which previously occupied separatesites, transforming educationprovision for 1300 pupils. The newbuilding, which is arranged over 2 to5 floors, boasts spacious classrooms,state-of-the-art music, soundrecording and IT facilities and naturallylit circulation areas. Designed to achieve a BREEAM‘excellent’ rating, the building isoptimised to maximise passiveenergy-efficiency. This includedadapting the external envelope,particularly on the south-facingelevation which required a form ofBrise Soleil. As the UK’s leading Solar Shadingspecialist, Levolux was invited todevelop an external Solar Shadingsolution comprising Western RedCedar Timber Fins, incorporated intohorizontal projections and verticalstacks. In total, 84 aerofoil-shaped TimberFins, each measuring 220mm wide by40mm thick, have been incorporatedinto horizontal projections aboveground, first and second floor

windows. Projecting 900mm from thebuilding’s facade and extending 16metres in length, each horizontal arraycomprises Timber Fins fixed at anangle of 60 degrees from vertical,between profile-cut aluminium sideplates. The Timber Fins are designedto provide shade, while allowing anunobstructed outward view. In contrast, 288 aerofoil-shaped

Timber Fins, also measuring 220mmwide by 40mm thick, have beenincorporated into an array of verticalstacks, extending 55 metres in lengthand with a height of 15 metres. TheFins are fixed at an angle of 90degrees from vertical, with agraduated pitch across each floor. At high level along each floor the

pitch of the Fins is just 300mm,concentrating them where theyprovide the most effective shade. Ateye level on each floor the pitch of theFins is opened up to 900mm tomaximise daylight levels and allowgood outward views across therevamped Fordham Park. As an effective form of solar control,the Timber Fins counter the risk ofexcessive solar heat gain inentrance/circulation areas, classrooms

and in the dining area, by reflectingand absorbing solar energy before itis transmitted through glass. The pitch and angle of the Finsensures they work most effectively inthe summer when the sun is at itspeak intensity and is higher in the sky.In the winter the sun is less powerfuland is lower in the sky, so its rays canpass through the Fins and solar energycan be transmitted through the glasshelping to heat the building.

As usual, all timber sourced for thisproject by Levolux was FSC-certifiedwith a full chain of custody. WesternRed Cedar is a lightweight, durabletimber and when left untreated, as inthis case, it gradually acquires anattractive, silver-grey patina. To complement the installation, thesupporting structure, includingsupport arms and brackets werefinished in a graphite grey powdercoating.

Deptford Green Schoolprovides an exceptionalenvironment for local studentsto thrive in very challengingtimes. By adopting highlysustainable and energyefficient features, such as theexternal Timber Fins byLevolux, the school has createdthe optimum conditions forstudents to fulfil their bestpotential.

For more information,visit www.levolux.com.


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ALU-TIMBER - NEW PRODUCTMerging Material Solutions - Creating sustainable, energy efficient buildings is a cornerstone of design. The facade is now a functionalelement to the building; a membrane which keeps the building warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, reducing the need foradditional energy from heating or air conditioning. The materials used must be sustainable, renewable and have a real end of life use.

Taking all current specification and building regulation demands into consideration, The Parkside Group Limited are pleased to launchAlu-Timber, a range of aluminium/timber windows, doors and framing, that combines sustainably grown FSC or PEFC timbers with 100%recyclable aluminium. The Alu-Timber range includes casement, tilt and turn windows and an open-in and open-out door. Due to thesuperior jointing of Alu-Timber, it has inherently high deflection loads. Alu-Timber can therefore be used as a window walling suite upto storey height, creating modular framing systems with opening windows and doors.

For further information about Alu-Timber product range, please contact The Parkside Group Limited on 020 8685 9685, email: [email protected] or visit www.alu-timber.co.uk.

TECTUS – “Winning” Hinges

Over 5,000 SIMONSWERK award winning TECTUS hinges, model TE 528 3D satinstainless steel, were fitted throughout the 2012 London Olympic Village venue, primarilyin corridor areas to ensure harmonised aesthetics for athletes by concealing all theelectrical ducting and service piping behind jib door panels manufactured by LeaderflushShapland.

TECTUS hinges are completely hidden from view and provide perfect door alignmentand a flush fitting clean line design. Created for safety, with minimum pivot gaps toprevent finger injury, these maintenance free, 3D adjustable hinges were an idealsolution for this prestigious Olympic project – planned by Architects Fletcher Priest andhousing 17,000 competitors and officials.

Now the Games is over work has started on the refurbishment development programmeto create around 1,400 affordable homes and again SIMONSWERK high quality, fullyconcealed TECTUS 3D hinges have been specified and will be fitted to doors throughoutthe new scheme.

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Charnwood – Exceptional Wood Burning Stoves

With gas and oil prices rocketing, Charnwood wood-burning stoves are leading the chargeagainst escalating bills and rising fuel emissions. Not only can they yield up to 30% savingson costs but can give your home a lower SAP rating, burn renewable fuel and are CO2neutral.

Charnwood stoves are British made and fully tested to conform to EN13240. There aremodels to suit virtually every home heating requirement; from pure room heating to fullcentral heating boiler models (Cove 2b pictured). The range now includes models that areapproved for use in smoke control areas – meaning you can legally and safely burn logs intowns and cities throughout the UK.

With over 30 years of stove building Charnwood has established itself as a firm favouriteamong those with a money-saving mind and environmental conscience.

Over 200 stockists throughout the UK and Ireland

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Stokvis offers efficiency and flexibility with Econo-Air

The new Econo-Air gas-fired heating and ventilation systems from Stokvis offer excellentindoor air quality and optimum energy efficiency for large buildings across a range ofindustrial and commercial applications.

Stokvis has developed the Econo-Air range specifically for large open interior spaces suchas warehouses, factories, sports centres and theatres. A choice of air distribution heads is available to give designers the option of ductless airdistribution, thereby eliminating the need for complex ductwork and high level de-stratification fan units.

Where ductwork is required, the systems can be configured to allow for ductwork resistanceof up to 2,000 Pascals. They are therefore ideal for use with air induction systems.Direct-fired units are available with outputs from 15kW to 900 kW and provide a fixed rateof heated fresh air into the building space. Where a constant-rate extract system isemployed, these units supply make-up air to maintain a pressure balance and prevent abuild up of negative pressure inside the building.

Indirect gas-fired units offer several advantages over traditional heat exchangers, withreduced airflow resistance leading to lower fan power requirements and thus higherefficiencies. Indirect fired Econo-Air models are available with outputs from 30kW and1,200kW.

Available as both direct fired and indirect firedunits, the Econo-Air range is flexible and highly

adaptable to the end-user’s requirements.

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For more details call 020 8783 3050,e-mail [email protected] or look

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Dallmer Renova Roof Drain - Ideal for Retrofit

When re-roofing, a major problem is often the removal of existing roof drains beforeinstalling new ones and connecting them inside the building to existing drain-pipes.Dallmer’s Renova 63T Roof Drain is a product that completely overcomes this problem andtherefore reduces dramatically the overall cost of roof renovation.

RenovaDrain is specifically designed to push down through the existing drain and inside theexisting drainpipe, creating a watertight seal via the lip-seals on the down pipe of the drain.This well conceived design is made with the precision for which the Dallmer name isrespected throughout world – thousands are in use in Europe and the USA. RenovaDrainhas recently been upgraded with improved, dedicated versions for use with bitumen felt –‘DallBit’ - and TPO membranes.

A version for welding to PVC remains plus the ‘standard’ version for EPDM – or any othermembrane. Improvements include extended length (up to 460mm from roof level) to caterfor ever thicker layers of insulation and a dome grating with a greater free area to avoid theproblem of possible clogging by roof-blown rubbish.

The Dallmer 84 version is smaller but just as easy to fit and is widely used where additionalinsulation is not being laid or remedial work with a flat grate on paved terraces. Bothmodels of Renova are made from durable, UV-stabilized polypropylene with rubber co-moulding for the ribbed lip-seals ensures that they have ample depth to make a secure sealwith the inside of the old drain.

Web: www.dallmer.com

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Enquiry No.219. www.mclink.co.uk/717-219 Enquiry No.220 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-220

New Arbordeck brochureout NOWLeading timber manufacturer Arbordeckhas launched a comprehensive newbrochure, which is designed to providepractical and creative decking solutionsto suit any environment, size or budget.The Arbordeck range, which carries thequality Deck Mark™ seal of approvalfrom the Timber Decking Association,has been specifically manufacturedfrom slow grown timber and preservedwith an advanced treatment system tocreate a long-lasting finish.Arbordeck, which includes a huge rangeof products such as boards, joists, railsand even glass panels, offers a

complete flexible decking solution withan array of styles, shapes, materials,colours and finishes. With itsconvenient starter and extender kits,Arbordeck makes installation ideal forDIY enthusiasts and professionals alike.ARBORDECK


The King of Sealers Having identified the necessity for a paving sealerLeicester City Council undertook significant testingof numerous products in 2012 culminating in itsselection and specification of Resiblock Ultra Matt. The paving refurbishment of Silver Street is partof a second phase of projects in Leicester’sprestigious bustling shopping areas being re-laidwith Kellen (natural stone aggregate topped)blocks and is adjacent to the now infamousdiscovery of King Richard III body. Similar paving projects undertaken by the councilin recent times had been adversely affected bysand removal from the mechanical cleaningregimes employed and unsightly staining fromchewing gum and foodstuffs discarded in thisvibrant city centre.RESIBLOCK

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Polypipe Ventilationexpands heat recoveryrange at EcobuildFollowing the successful launch of theSilavent Green Line HRX MechanicalVentilation Heat Recovery (MVHR)appliance, Polypipe Ventilation will beadding to the range with a highlyefficient and larger unit at this year'sEcobuild.The new HRX2 features market leadingheat exchange efficiency and extremelylow specific fan power (SFP) for

optimal energy usage whilst still retainingfull airflow performance, thereby helpingto recover a home's waste heat anddeliver a higher SAP rating. Suitable forlarger properties, the high performancelevels of the HRX2 make it ideal forinstallation in self-build and premiumprivate developments.Manufactured in the UK, the new 2010Building Regulations compliant and SAPQ listed HRX appliances have also beendesigned for simple installation andoperation. They feature a wiring centreexternal to the unit to preventmoisture damage to the electronics andsimplify installation; and a mouldedEPP casing to minimise air leakage andprovide improved thermal efficiencyand noise absorption. A range of addedvalue options are available.POLYPIPE VENTILATIONStand No. N3530

Grundfos take a stand atEcobuildGrundfos Pumps will once again beplaying a central role at Ecobuild. The2013 event is expected to attract inexcess of 60,000 visitors which makesit the world’s biggest event forsustainable design, construction and thebuilt environment. Pumps account for 10% of the world’s

electricity consumption andtwo thirds of the installedbase use 60% more energythan necessary. With thefantastic mix of new andexisting eco-products onshow from Grundfos Pumpsincluding the new awardwinning highly acclaimedMAGNA3 and ALPHA2circulators and theSOLOLIFT2 collectively

mean that Grundfos will have a greatstory to tell and an important role toplay at this key exhibition.Visit us at stand N2550 and find outmore about Grundfos’ commitment tothe ongoing environmental journey foryourself.GRUNDFOS PUMPS

Stand N2550


01708 25 35 45 [email protected] www.fhbrundle.co.uk

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Lumenrail Low voltage LED Handrail Lighting SystemPRO-RAILING

Biomass for buildings large and small from EuroheatWith the take-up of biomass soaring, particularly in the commercial sector, 2012

was a good year for Euroheat. 2013 looks set to offer yet more successfor this leading wood-heating specialist, not least dueto the introduction of the long awaited domesticRenewable Heat Incentive (RHI). A regular at Ecobuild,

this year Euroheat will be showcasing its range ofboilers and stoves, including the latest indomestic pellet power, the K10, anautomatic boiler which offers outputs of10kW – 26kW – perfect for the average-sized family home. “The K10 is a greatchoice for many homeownersconsidering moving away from fossilfuels; our most competitively pricedpellet boiler, it presents an excellentalternative, particularly for those whohave previously relied on oil,” said SimonHolden, co-founder of Euroheat.EUROHEAT Stand no: 3730


Ecobuild PreviewExCeL, London

Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7 March 2013

Visit www.ecobuild.co.uk for your free ticket.

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Enquiry No.408 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-408Enquiry No.407 www.mclink.co.uk/717-407


Enquiry No.406 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-406Enquiry No.404. www.mclink.co.uk/717-404

Sustainable, energy efficientheating & ventilation systemson show Sustainable Solutions Under oneRoof’ will be the theme of Johnson &Starley’s participation at Ecobuild 2013. The company will highlight itscomprehensive range of highly energyefficient heating and ventilationsolutions for residential properties.The new super-efficient QuanTeccondensing combi boiler with integralpassive flue gas heat recovery will be amajor attraction for Ecobuild visitors,alongside this will be the company’slatest innovations in high efficiencyWarm Air Heating.Also on show will be Gencair HPT air towater heat pumps, developed forcomfort heating when integrated withintraditional residential heating systems.They work by converting latent energyfrom outside air into high-grade heatthat can be used for domestic heatingand hot water. JOHNSON & STARLEYStand N550

Smart to ShowcaseSustainable SystemsSmart Architectural Aluminium is toshowcase a number of new products atthis year’s Ecobuild exhibition, as well aspresenting its sustainability credentials.The company will use the exhibition tounveil its drive to become a carbonneutral business including plans to beenergy self-sufficient. Previewing thecompany’s plans, Managing DirectorEddie Robinson said: “Over recent years,we have implemented a range ofenvironmental policies and proceduresincluding an ISO14001 EnvironmentalManagement System and theintroduction of strict recycling protocols.“As part of our future expansionprogramme, we plan to develop ourmanufacturing site in the UK – which willsee capacity increase by more than 50%and the workforce almost double. Thiswill also see the installation of two windturbines on site, allowing us to generateone hundred percent of our powerlocally.SMART ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUMStand N210


Marmox at EcobuildMarmox Specialist Building Products willbe exhibiting at this year’s Ecobuild.Well known as experts in insulation –waterproofing, sound minimising,thermal insulation and fireproofing –Marmox will show a wide and diverse

array of products including severalrecent additions to their range.Especially featured will be thelightweight Multiboard range that isequally suited to wetroom applicationsand for sound insulation elsewhere inthe home. Multiboards are EPS coatedon both sides with close-wovenfibreglass finished in a cement polymermortar that is completely impervious towater penetration. They are easily installed, very light yetstrong enough to hold tiles up to62kg/sq.m., twice the loadbearing ofplasterboard.MARMOX Stand N1210

Opening up spaces withReynaers Aluminium state-of-the-art glazing systemsChallenging expectations at Ecobuild2013, Reynaers Aluminium is launchingan exciting new product that offers anew approach to sliding systems alongwith the latest in unitised and inclinedcurtain walling systems.

At the world’s biggest event forsustainable design, construction and thebuilt environment, other latestdevelopments, designed to open upspaces to the max, will feature thestate-of-the-art CF77 Slim Line foldingdoor and the specially developed cornersolution for the CP130 Lift & Slideduorail sliding door. The latest additionto the sliding door range, facilitates anew, innovative approach that will berevealed for the first time on theEcobuild stand and promises to ‘raisethe bar’ on design and utilisation.REYNAERS ALUMINIUM

Stand N550

Norbord spotlights SterlingOSB along with a few surprisesSterling OSB will take pride of place onthe Norbord stand at this year’sEcobuild show. The versatility of theproduct will be demonstrated with newroofing and flooring applicationsexplained. In addition, Norbord will beintroducing a range of solutions whichmeet UKTFA fire-rating requirementsfor timber frame buildings. Samples and“in use” models will be available.OSB : Made entirely from home-grownwood from sustainably managedforests, Sterling OSB outsells all otherbrands of OSB in the UK, where it isused for a multitude of applications,from basement formwork to roof-boarding.Sterling OSB uses only timber fromimmature trees thinned from Scottishsoftwood forests. NORBORD

Stand S1031Enquiry No.405 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-405

BSRIA can help with Building RegsCompliance at EcobuildCompliance with the increasingly stringentdemands of the Building Regulations is a concernfor all members of the Industry from multi-national giants down to the one-man selfemployed builder. Not only will the latest testingequipment be on display but also BSRIA’s specialiststaff will be on hand to discuss problems andsuggest lines of action to overcome them.Particularly featured will be equipment to ensurecompliance with the latest Building Regs Part Fcovering domestic ventilation performance butalso procedures for compliance with Part L dealingwith Airtightness [always a tricky area] and Part Ehandling Acoustics will be exhaustively covered. BSRIA Stand N430

IKO PLC will be launching two newpitched roof products at this years’Ecobuild exhibition. They have beenadded to IKO’s range of sustainableroof engineering concepts, whichalready includes green roof systems,photovoltaic energy roof systems and

heat reflective membranes.IKOslate is a composite roof tilemanufactured from mineral reinforced,99% recycled and re-engineeredmaterials. Its unique structure givesit superior strength and makes iteasier to handle and install. IKOslate

has the same aesthetic qualities as slatebecause moulds of quarried slates areused to form the composite tiles. Eachmould imparts different textures andpatterns to the tile and its natural lookis enhanced by a realistic “slate grey”finish. Ultimo HS breather membraneis able to cope with the demands oftoday’s house building in innovativeways which are not possible with

conventional underslating membranes.With the majority of membranesfocusing simply on vapour permeability,there can be a danger of moistureoverload as newly occupied (andheated) houses dry out quickly.However, Ultimo HS is an intelligentmembrane that can deal with highlevels of humidity and is able to absorband release large amounts of moisturevapour in a measured, effective way.Therefore, the risks associated withcondensation are virtually eliminatedwith Ultimo HS.The membrane’s inherent propertiesalso mean that it is able to effectivelybalance the requirement for heat

retention within the roof void with theneed to control condensation at rooflevel. Ultimo HS has similar vapourpermeability properties to IKO’sestablished Rubershield membranes,but is capable of absorbing moistureand retaining it until such time as theclimatic conditions allow for its releaseby evaporation. In this way, excesscondensation moisture resulting fromnew build or renovation wet-trades canbe ‘managed intelligently’ instead ofresulting in the condensation problemsnormally associated with these severeconditions.IKO PLC Stand S1806

IKO PLC’s new products &sustainable offering at Ecobuild

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Pegler Yorkshire - Connectingthe Industry at EcobuildConnect and Control is the theme forPegler Yorkshire’s stand at this year’sEcobuild. The stand will display a rangeof market leading products andshowcase how Pegler Yorkshire offersboth systems and solutions forconnecting and controlling flow for bothplumbing and heating applications. The stand boasts a range of thecompany’s environmentally led Controlproducts that save energy, reduce waterconsumption and decrease installationtime. The range includes; therevolutionary programmable radiatorcontrol the Terrier i-temp, TRV’s, watersaving taps, commissioning valves,Logotherm the thermal interface unitand TMVs. The company will also bedisplaying its Tectite range of push-fitfittings which, make jointing easier, savetime and do not require hot workpermits. PEGLER YORKSHIREStand N2745


A. Proctor Group attendEcobuildThe A Proctor Group of Blairgowrie willbe exhibiting at the Ecobuild exhibitionwithin the Scottish Pavilion. The standwill showcase the Group’s latestproducts and solutions to enter themarket for 2013. This will includeWraptite-SA, a self-adhered, air tightvapour permeable membrane that is acost effective layer used on the outerface of the building envelope. Themembrane is quickly and easily installedon site; the breathable adhesive furtherincreases the air tightness due to norequirement for mechanical fixings. TheGroup will also exhibit a proto-type oftheir new ‘Profloor Offsite 38’ acousticfloor cassette solution, and Spacetherm,our space saving thin insulation. THE A PROCTOR GROUPStand S1010, S1110Enquiry No.409. www.mclink.co.uk/717-409 Enquiry No.410. www.mclink.co.uk/717-410

Flowcrete will be giving an insight into itsGREEN Floorzone – one of the mostsustainable and complete flooring solutionsavailable from a single manufacturer – atEcobuild 2013.A model of the system, which features thesubstrate through to final floor finish, withthe option of underfloor heating and sound-proofing built-in, will be on the flooringmanufacturer’s stand.

Ideal for new build and refurbishmentprojects, GREEN Floorzone is a single-source, single-warranty floor build-upprogramme, which features a number ofsustainable flooring options including choicesin resin floor finish and self-levelling screed,as well as an energy-saving underfloorheating system and noise reducing acousticlayer. All seamless resin floor finishes are supportedby Flowcrete’s market-leading and newlyenhanced Isocrete Floor Screeds range,which have been given a green makeoverwith a new formulation free from OrdinaryPortland Cement (OPC), and manufacturedfrom a high percentage of recycled rawmaterials.An optional element of The GREEN

Floorzone involves the Isowarm underfloorheating system, which offers energy efficientsavings of up to 30 per cent compared to conventional heating systems. Another optional feature, which representsthe first stage of the floorzone build-up, isIsocrete Acoustic Foam, which reducessound transfer between floors, a feature ofsignificant benefit for multi-level occupancybuildings.The services of Flowcrete’s internal projectmanagement division can also beimplemented, to ensure the flooringinstallation is completed to the higheststandards, on time and on budget.FLOWCRETEStand S450

Enquiry No.414. www.mclink.co.uk/717-414Enquiry No.413. www.mclink.co.uk/717-413

Flowcrete’sGREEN

FloorzoneSolution AtEcobuild

Marshalls at Ecobuild Come and join the Marshalls

team at this year’s Ecobuild,where they will be demonstrating thesuperior performance of Ferrocast®street furniture.Ferrocast® has become an increasinglypopular material choice for a wide rangeof street furniture applications becauseof its looks, strength, high durability, lowmaintenance, design flexibility, and valuefor money. Whilst capable of exactlyreplicating the appearance of Cast Iron,Ferrocast®, manufactured in the UK,offers so much more, with a wide rangeof benefits over the older material,which is now rarely available from a UKfoundry. In fact, Marshalls challengesyou to visit the stand and see if you cantell the difference between the twomaterials. Ferrocast® is an engineeringgrade polymer originally developed foruse in North Sea Oil applications. Theseharsh environments were perfect testinggrounds to prove that Ferrocast® wouldbe ideal for use as a street furniturematerial capable of withstanding therigourous conditions of the urbanenvironment. MARSHALLS Stand S1620

conductivity cavity wall ties, such as theAncon TeploTie, an innovative basalt-fibre tie used in many groundbreakinglow-energy developments; and newStaifix RT2 275mm, the first highthermal performance Type 2 stainlesssteel wall tie to enable the use of150mm wide insulated cavities in multi-storey low energy construction. Alsofeatured will be a range of AnconThermal Breaks, designed to reducethermal bridging at balcony connections,brickwork support brackets and otherareas where thermal continuity of thebuilding envelope is typicallycompromised. ANCON Stand N1110

Secure surfaces by Terramat Ecobuild 2013 Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd. will beexhibiting a range of its Terram Grassand Ground Reinforcement Solutions atthis year’s Ecobuild. These SUDS source control compliantproducts include GRASSPROTECTA aheavy-duty polyethylene mesh availablein two grades. This product is suitablefor permanent grassed overflow carparks, residential parking access routesand many more. BODPAVE 85 is aninterlocking cellular porous pavingsystem, which can be filled with grassor gravel. This system is suitable forcoach or car parking, fire access routes,helipads and other trafficked areas

Mapei promote diversity &sustainability at EcobuildMapei’s stand promises to be aninteractive, colourful and informativedisplay showcasing a full range of theirenvironmentally and technologicallyadvanced products and systems forconstruction.The stand will emphasise Mapei’s globaland local commitment to theenvironment, based around developingproducts that are certified byinternationally recognised institutes andapplying sustainable practices to theirown operating procedures. Many ofMapei’s products are produced locallyat the UK HQ in Halesowen which isCertiquality accredited toISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 andOHSAS 18001:2007.Live demonstrations and seminars willtake place over the 3 day exhibition,with Mapei representatives andtechnical advisors on hand to give expertadvice.MAPEI Stand N1020

where a porous pavement is required.The ADVANCED TURF is a reinforcedrootzone system consisting of smallinterlocking mesh elements, which havebeen pre-blended and when installed itis supplied with a selected turf finishwhich produces a free-draining naturalgrass surface. FIBERWEB Stand S2055

Ancon brings low energyfixing innovation to Ecobuild2012 Queen’s Award Winner, Ancon, haschosen Ecobuild to showcase the latestinnovative structural fixing solutions thatare helping to change the way thatsustainable low energy buildings aredesigned and constructed. Solutions onshow will include low thermal

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Perfect solutionAs the market leader in bathroom design and

innovation, Twyford Bathrooms is delighted

to be returning to Ecobuild this year to unveil

a series of new collections.

As the core focus, the brand new All is a truly

all inclusive bathroom range designed to offer

the perfect solution to the challenge of

today’s increasingly large, mixed-generation

homes.

To complement this pioneering range,

Twyford will also showcase its first solid

surface material Varicor, along with the new

Avalon Rimless extended back-to-wall toilet,

Opal bath tubs, and the Twyford Tray

collection. Adding to the innovation, the

Twyford Bathrooms expert team will be on

hand throughout the show giving an exclusive

preview of the new SpecMaster Online, a

newly updated specification tool designed in

partnership with NBS (part of RIBA

Enterprises).

TWYFORD BATHROOMS

Stands S320 & N2110

Nuaire offers free ventilation designat Ecobuild

Nuaire, a world leader in the designand manufacture of energy-

efficient domestic, commercial andrenewable ventilation solutions,

will be offering expert advice andfree ventilation design at its stand,

N3620, at this year’s Ecobuildexhibition (5-7 March 2013).

Aimed at self-builders who are in the process ofdesigning their own home, and for developers whoare looking to draft ventilation on standard housetypes, Nuaire is encouraging anyone who isinterested to submit their plans ahead of the showso that a completed ventilation design can beexplained and collected on the day.

In addition to its free ventilation design planning,Nuaire will also be showcasing its latest andcurrent products for the residential market.

Andy Mudie, marketing manager at Nuaire, said:“When building a home, ventilation isn’t always thefirst thing that people think of, but it is an essentialelement of any house design. Good ventilation innew build properties will deal with pollutants andcondensation, improve air quality and help controlallergens such as dust mites. By getting theventilation right, the house’s occupants can enjoya fresh and healthy indoor environment and thefabric of the building will be preserved.

“We have a diverse range of products to suit alltypes of construction projects and furthermore

we understand the challenges that developers faceto create high performance and sustainable designwhile reducing energy use. This is why Nuaireoffers a wide range of services too. We use thelatest technology to ensure our products meet thelatest legislation and codes of practise so see itlive at Ecobuild.”

Developers who are interested in receiving a freeventilation design should submit their DWGAutoCAD plans to [email protected] .Alternatively, to book a dedicated time slot forexpert advice, call 029 2085 8425. Completedplans and appointments will take place at theNuaire stand N3620.

Web: www.nuaire.co.uk

New Carbon ‘Minimizer’ launches wallinsulation at EcobuildCentre stage on Telling Blaisdons ‘ low carbon zone’stand at Ecobuild 2013 is the ‘minimiZer’, a strikinglyinnovative example of external wall insulation and hardto fill cavity! - amplifying the new company’s servicesfor ECO and the Green Deal. Telling Blaisdons Ltd is a specialised delivery partnerfor the provision of solid wall insulation for therefurbishment and renovation of thermally inefficientproperties under the government’s commitment toreduce CO2 emissions. The company reunites a very successful managementteam with extensive national and internationalcontracting experience dating back to the ‘80s whenexternal wall insulation (EWI) was first developed andpioneered in the UK.

The key to Telling Blaisdons’ service is fast trackdelivery without compromising quality, by pro-activeplanning and management of multi-disciplinesubcontractors. Through partnerships with leadingsolid wall manufacturers and energy providers, TellingBlaisdons creates a link between funding providersand clients seeking to renovate and upgrade theirhousing stock and in so doing receive a substantialand, in some cases, total contribution to the cost.Working with e·on, Telling Blaisdons has delivered 400houses under the CESP scheme over the last sixmonths. Employing a wide range of multi-disciplinetradesmen, Telling Blaisdons offers a single source ofresponsibility for cladding packages involving insulatedrender, brick cladding and other façade finishes.Where required, the company manages andprogrammes the enabling works, covering soil and

rain water adaptation; electrical and services cabling;gas flue extension; tenant fixtures and fittings removaland replacement; satellite and TV; scaffolding andbridging; protection; and tenant liaison. TELLING BLAISDONS Stand 1750



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Ecobuild proves perfect timingfor new fan efficiency focus

Exhibiting on Stand N3430 at Ecobuild2013, Elta Fans will be focusing on a

number of developments, including thenew ErP (Energy related Products)

Directive, introduced on 1 January 2013- a piece of legislation that is having a

profound effect on the buildingservices sector.


Alan Macklin isGroup TechnicalManager at Eltaand recognises the

particularly opportune timingof Ecobuild this year –“Sustainability and anenvironmentally awareapproach to building is whatEcobuild is all about so itcouldn’t have come at a bettertime so hard on the heels ofthe new legislation beingimplemented. We have spentconsiderable time and effort,and will continue to do so, inproducing information which ishelpful to the market inunderstanding the implicationsof this very specific focus onthe energy efficiency of fans.But one of the prime benefitsof an exhibition is theopportunity it presents for faceto face interaction, a chance forpeople to pose their questionsto us and for us to explainwhat they nowneed to know inspecifying fans forHVACapplications.”

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A number of fans will be on show fromthe Elta Select range, supported by abrand new catalogue which identifiesthe products from Elta that arecompliant with the legislation. Byproviding a visual reference point forvisitors to understand what constitutescompliant and non-compliant products,the stand graphics will illustrate thereasons why fans meet the new energyefficiency requirements and, importantly,why many products are unaffectedwhilst legislation remains in draftform.Amongst the fans on the stand willbe a Viper SCC EC, a Raptor SPA EC andSDA EC, and a Compact SCP, along witha Komfovent Domekt heat recovery unitand the ZOO Fan EC model, highlightingElta Fans’ development programme ofdesigning and manufacturing units tomeet the Fan Motor Efficiency (FMEG)and Specific Fan Power (SFP) valuesstipulated under the ErP Directive.

For further information, visit ourWebsite: www.eltafans.com

Facilitating innovative design at Ecobuild 2013At this year’s Ecobuild, Marley Eternitwill be showcasing the sustainabilitybenefits of fibre cement slates andunveiling some innovative additions tothe range, as well as demonstratingfurther proof of the company’s ownenvironmental credentials.

Marley Eternit will be exhibiting its rangeof fibre cement slates, which can notonly achieve an A+ rating in the BREGreen Guide to Specification but alsohave BES 6001 Responsible Sourcingaccreditation and a low carbon footprintof just 12.7 CO2e /m2 (based on 600x 300 slate at 100mm lap), as

independently certified by Carbon TrustCertification Ltd. Not only will visitorsto the stand (N1230) be able to findout about the whole life cyclesustainability properties of fibre cementbut they will also be able to witness theversatility of this well establishedconstruction material for themselves, bysitting on furniture entirely made fromfibre cement.The company is also pleased toannounce that its popular Birkdale slatewill be available with a new fixing tofacilitate lower pitch designs. The slatecreates more flexible designopportunities for specifiers, designersand contractors alike, reaching pitchesas low as 15°. In addition, visitors to the stand atEcobuild will be able to see ademonstration of BIM Space, MarleyEternit’s set of free to download

Building Information Modelling (BIM)objects, which for the first time willinclude fibre cement slates. SarahHarding, marketing manager fromMarley Eternit, explains: “We wanted tolaunch BIM for our fibre cement slatesat Ecobuild because it is starting to playsuch an important role in helpingspecifiers create developments faster,more economically and with lessenvironmental impact. Thiscomplements the BIM objects alreadyavailable on our range of facades andCedral Weatherboard.“Just as BIM places new emphasis onthe lifecycle of a construction project,we wanted to take the opportunity atEcobuild to highlight the sustainabilityproperties throughout the whole lifecycle of fibre cement. Not only does itoffer strong environmental credentialsin the lifecycle of the building but it can

also be fully recycled at the end of itsuse. Waste fibre cement can be grounddown and used to replace limestone and shalein clinker production, the essentialingredients for Portland cement. Usingfibre cement in this way not onlyremoves 100% of the fibre cementwaste but also increases thesustainability of clinker production. “The advent of BIM also means thatenvironmental labelling of products isbecoming even more important andmanufacturers need to be able todemonstrate their sustainabilitycredentials across a broader range ofareas. We will be using Ecobuild, notonly to demonstrate sustainable productinnovation but also to further prove ourstrong environmental credentials as theonly roofing manufacturer in the UK toachieve independent carbon footprintcertification for a range of products byCarbon Trust Certification Ltd. The lastyear has also seen us receive BES 6001Responsible Sourcing accreditation onour full range of roofing products.”

Marley Eternit will be exhibiting atEcobuild stand N1230.Web: www.marleyeternit.co.uk

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Make spalled joints & vibrationdamage a problem of the pastWatco, the leading UK direct supplier ofbuilding maintenance solutions, has launchedConcrex® Flex, a new version of its bestselling epoxy repair mortar, specifically forconcrete areas subject to movement andvibrations. Easy-to-apply, long lasting and virtuallyindestructible, Watco Concrex ® Flex is unlikeany other repair mortars. Formulated toenable movement, it is an extremely strong,flexible epoxy mortar, ideal for repairingdamaged expansion joints, ramps or concreteareas around vibrating machinery. WATCO


Bringing house back to its formerglory Yeoman Rainguard, the market leaders in rainwatersystems were brought in to help bring a derelictproperty back to its former glory.Yeoman Rainguard 125 x 100 MOG Aluminium XLGutters and 100 x 75 XL and 75 x 75 XL pipes(which matched the originals) in Black weresupplied for the house and also for a lodge andrefurbished garage located in the grounds.Anita Mitchell explained: “There were also somedecorative ear bands with a flower motif on theoriginal fall pipes, which at one time had been anattractive external feature and we were keen toreplicate, which Yeoman Rainguard did successfullyand we were pleased with the end result.”YEOMAN RAINGUARD

Maple’s solar shading keepsswimmers saferHigh performance solar shading fromMaple Sunscreening is improving safetyfor swimmers at the new £11 millionRochdale Leisure Centre. Externalaluminium louvres from Maple’s AuroraPanel system were installed to thefaçade of Rochdale’s pool hall toeliminate glare and ‘mirror-like’ specularreflection on the surface of the water.Sunscreening systems have become partof the safety specification for manypublic pools in recent years, particularlythose with large glazed facades.Improved visibility through the water isa key benefit, ensuring that lifeguardingstaff have a clear view at all times andcan react quickly to any swimmerneeding assistance. MAPLE SUNSCREENING


Access Panels Direct (APD) has recentlyobtained several orders for their anti–ligature type access panels. These areused in organisations such as prisons,police stations and secure hospitalswhere a high security access hatch isrequired that is both tamper proof andanti-ligature proof.APD can manufacture a high securityproduct to a wide variety of sizes andspecifications in both non fire rated andfire rated versions. When fire ratedpanels are fitted, they have the extraadvantage of a three way lockingsystem as standard which can besupplied with a Euro profile lock insertfor added security. The Euro profile lockinsert can be easily removed on site and

replaced with the client’s own locksystem. APD metal door range of access panelsare the most frequently orderedproduct as they require no extrafinishing once fitted, and can besupplied with a picture frame surroundor beaded frame for tape andskimming on site.APD offers a full range of accesspanels – find out more atwww.accesspanelsdirect.net or call0800 612 9352. Order anystandard stock item online by12.30pm today and it will bedelivered the next working dayanywhere in mainland UK.

Sapphire displays designexpertise in new storeSapphire Balustrades’ design andmanufacturing expertise is on display ina new fashion store in Edinburgh with abespoke package of glass and stainlesssteel balustrades and associated glazedwalling. The challenging retail projectincluded over 200 metres of complexbalustrades for a feature staircase overfour levels with dog-leg half landingsand no supporting columns. Sapphireproduced CAD drawings, supported bydetailed structural calculations for thebalustrades, using its own SES StructuralEvaluation System. As well as bringingthe concept to life, Sapphire’s uniquethrough-the-project support helpedensure the proposed designs met therelevant regulatory and performancerequirements of a demanding retailenvironment. SAPPHIRE BALUSTRADES



APD offers high security access products

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Silence on the waterDanish sportswear manufacturer Hummel’sCollections are world famous. The company’s newhead office and showroom is also receivinginternational interest for its imaginative design inthe Port of Aarhus. Here the former navalsubmarine facility which has been converted intoan exciting mix of vast showroom and dynamicoffice environment. This project is also a dramatic showcase for theeffectiveness of using Troldtekt acoustic panels onwalls and ceilings. Danish manufactured Troldtektacoustic panels are made from 100% naturalwood fibres mixed with cement. Their benefits arehigh sound absorption, high durability, naturalbreathability, low cost life cycle performance andsustainability. TROLDTEKT Enquiry No.425 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-425

Sapphire Balustrades bringsa touch of glass to newapartmentsUnique glass and stainless steel balconybalustrades from Sapphire Balustradesadd a contemporary styling highlight toTagore Court, a new development ofmixed-tenure apartments in the Londonborough of Harrow. Bespokebalustrades, manufactured and installedby Sapphire, satisfy the project’sarchitectural specification and regulatoryrequirements for residential applications,including DDA compliance. In addition,elegant safety balustrades by Sapphirein communal stairways reinforce theimpression of strong architectural detailof the building. By combining elements from its fivecore ranges with custom detailing,Sapphire is able to offer bespokebalustrade solutions to meet most clientbudgets and lead times.SAPPHIRE BALUSTRADES

Everyone will love BALMicromax2: the smoothestever groutTilers, contractors and homeowners willall welcome smooth, new BALMicromax2, the first genuinely universalgrout. Its previously unseen combinationof properties makes it ideal for virtuallyany normal wall or floor grouting. BALMicromax2 is the result of extensiveR&D, carried out in collaboration withfixers nationwide.Fixers trialling new BAL Micromax2unanimously hailed its versatility,removing the need for different groutswithin a single project: the sameproduct suits both the floors and thewalls. Its superfine formulation gives afinish of unbelievable smoothness andenables use with gaps as narrow as 1mm. It also has the strength andflexibility for grouting gaps as wide as20 mm, with no slumping, shrinking andcracking.For fixers, contractors and specifiers,grout selection is nowsimple. BAL Micromax2suits any type of tile,including porcelain andnatural stone, on anytype of background. BAL


Tremco Illbruck sealants in frame forenergy saving schemesThe Community Energy Saving Programmes may nowbe drawing to a close as contractors push tocomplete the upgrade of various fuel poor enclavesacross the country, but the construction industry isnow poised for a far larger number of properties tobe retrofitted as the Government’s Green Deal andECO initiative are rolled out. As was demonstrated by the Retrofit for the Futureprogramme two years ago, refurbishing old dwellingsis a daunting and expensive challenge, but improvingairtightness is one of the most effective means ofcutting heat loss. And this is why Tremco Illbruck’sjoint sealants have proved so successful in recentcommunity energy improvement programmes. TREMCO

SlipGrip Stair Treads and Riser Plates

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Applied at Wrightington ConferenceCentre – part of Wrightington Hospital -the premium product has been used onthe ceiling within the Long DrawingRoom, along with Crown Trade Eggshellon the ornate friese, and Crown TradeAcrylic Eggshell on the coving.Crown Paints’ Colour Service drew up asensitive palette of shades using thethree paints, in-keeping with thebuilding’s 18th Century heritage, basedon gentle golds, blues and creams. Gary Wilkes is the team manager for theestates office at Wrightington Hospital,part of the Wrightington, Wigan andLeigh NHS Foundation Trust. He said:“The three paints have been exactly whatwe needed for the Long Drawing Room.“The room is used to host conferencesand there are coffee and tea making

facilities inside. Over time, the steamfrom the urn has risen and damaged theceiling, causing mould to appear.“The application of Steracryl MouldInhibiting Paint will prevent this fromhappening again in the future.”Pye and Collier Decorators, based inSkelmersdale, have worked on the sitefor six weeks transforming the building.Nigel Pye, co-owner of the company,said: “We are thoroughly happy with thefinal outcome.“The delicate detail around the edge ofthe ceiling meant certain parts had to bespray painted, while the detaileddecoration surrounding the chandeliershad to be hand brushed.

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Providing easy and reliable access toservices such as HVAC, electrics anddata was an inconspicuous butnonetheless vital part of the £40millionproject to transform this historiclandmark into London’s newestinternational-style gaming centre. A winning combination of HoweGreen’s 3500, 5000 and 7500 Seriesaccess covers was selected for varioussize and load bearing requirements andto suit the different types of flooringwithin the building. These includedscreeded areas in basement and backof house with raised timber floors frontof house and in gaming andentertainment zones. The project alsocalled for more than 40 of HoweGreen’s 5000 series access covers to bemade to order with bespoke cableoutlets to serve the sea of machines onThe Hippodrome’s busy gaming floors.Featuring double seals to meet thehighest standards of hygiene andsecurity, the access covers are corrosionand maintenance-free and designed to

fit perfectly flush with their surround toavoid distortion and prevent any slipsor trips. Les Dedman, Projects Director at BeckInteriors commented, “We chose HoweGreen’s access covers because of theirquality and reliability and in theconfidence that the product suppliedwas going to achieve all the varyingrequirements”.The Hippodrome has been throughmany guises since it opened in 1900with Charlie Chaplin performing onopening night. It now promises visitorsmodern day glamour and razzmatazzover 5 floors with bars, restaurant andshows as well as state-of the-artgaming. Howe Green’s quality accesssolutions will make for easymaintenance of the building, helping itmeet the demands of the manythousands of visitors expected to walkthrough it’s doors each year.HOWE GREEN

Taking the pressureStructures that are earth retaining canbe damaged by moisture penetrationfrom the outside or by the water underhydrostatic pressure. To combat this,Delta Membrane Systems offers DELTAGEO-DRAIN Quattro.Offering high levels of reliability withthick viscoplastic coatings, DELTA GEO-DRAIN Quattro features a micro-perforated slip film which - togetherwith the additional filter cloth - acts asa backup drainage layer behind thedimpled sheet. This ensures any wateris safely drained off.The slip film has the added benefit ofpreventing the transmission ofmovement to the waterproof coating.Installation is simple andstraightforward. Supplied in roll-form,DELTA GEO-DRAIN Quattro is appliedto the waterproofed surface withoutany need for special grade backfill.DELTA MEMBRANE SYSTEMS

Faster Replastering withthe Dryzone SystemThe new Dryzone System fromSafeguard Europe offers a faster wayto replaster after treating rising damp- in just 24 hours.The Dryzone System permits ordinaryplasterboard to be fixed directly todamp and salt contaminated walls, byusing Dryshield cream and Drygripadhesive. The Dryzone System isbreathable and as effective as asand:cement render. It also allows theuse of cement-based plasters to beavoided when treating rising damp onheritage projects.For more information contactSafeguard Europe or visitwww.safeguardeurope.com. A newRIBA-approved CPD seminar on RisingDamp: Causes and Treatment is alsoavailable free-of-charge to specifiersand surveyors.SAFEGUARD EUROPEEnquiry No.428 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-428

Crown Trade Provides The Right PaintFor The Job At Historic Lancashire Hall

The high performance qualities of Crown Trade Steracryl MouldInhibiting Matt paint are helping to protect an historic venue in

its day-to-day operations.

HI-MACS®, the solidsurfacing material from LGHausys has receivedEuropean TechnicalApproval (ETA) certificationfrom the EuropeanOrganisation for TechnicalApprovals (EOTA).HI-MACS® is the only solidsurface material to receivethe certification whichinvolves rigorous testingdesigned to harmoniseEuropean standarddefinitions on technicalstandards.Among the tests appliedand passed by HI-MACS®are Mechanical Tests, FirePerformance, WeatherAbility and AgeingPerformance leading to thefinal Certification. Theprocess covers a wide rangeof applications for externalarchitectural application inconstruction projects and allpublic building facades.The ETA certification is validin all European Unioncountries.LG HAUSYS

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The Crystal, a Sustainable CitiesInitiative by Siemens, located inLondon’s Royal Victoria Dock, is

the first building in the UK to useREHAU’s chilled ceiling system.

Two 30m² conference rooms inLondon’s newest landmark, which alsohouses the world’s largest exhibition onthe future of sustainable cities, havebeen fitted with REHAU’s new highperformance chilled ceiling panels toprovide efficient and effective localisedcooling.The chilled beams used elsewhere inthe 6,300m² building could not be usedfor the conference rooms wheresuspended ceilings were required so theconsultants looked for an alternativesolution which offered comparablelevels of efficiency.After a CPD presentation from REHAU,they chose the new high performancechilled ceiling solution which comprisesstandard gypsum plasterboard panelswith grooves milled into them toaccommodate loops of pre-integrated10mm RAUTHERM S PE-Xa pipework.The panels are pre-assembled with thepipe in loops 45mm apart and come

complete with an extensive range offittings to secure the boards to thesuspended ceiling hardware. The pipetails are simply connected into amanifold system to the supply of chilledwater using REHAU’s renownedEVERLOC compression sleeve fittingswhich guarantees no leaks. With a cooling capacity of up to 75.5W/m², the high performance chilledceiling panels offer a combination ofhigh output and energy efficiency. Atthe Crystal, they are linked to the supplyof chilled water generated by areversible ground source heat pumpwith chiller unit attached and operatein line with the BREAAM Outstandingassessment which the building hasachieved.The REHAU chilled ceiling systemwas installed by M&E contractorsLorne Stewart. Installation wasquick and easy thanks to the pre-assembled ceiling element and thepredrilled fixing grid. There arealso four board sizes available inthe system which means it issimply to configure the system tofit the required ceiling space.Tony Harbour who along with

Graham Richardson was responsible forthe design of the project within REHAU,said: “Our chilled ceiling system, whichis available in standard, highperformance and acoustic versions, hasalready been specified extensively inmainland Europe but this is the firstinstallation in the UK.“The fact that this is in a building whichhas been recognised as being abenchmark in sustainable design andconstruction excellence is particularlypleasing.”The Crystal is claimed to the one of theworld’s greenest buildings. Designedby Wilkinson Eyre Architects, it servesas a conference centre, global hub forthought leadership in city technologyand innovation centre all in one. It isopen to the public from Tuesdays toSundays (9am - 5pm) with a 2,000m²exhibition space showcasing bestpractice in urban planning and design.Web: www.rehau.co.uk

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Luxury for less in quartzcompositeBushboard launches pioneering quartzworksurface components delivering highend looks with the benefits of easyinstallation and cost effective pricing. The specification of quartz worksurfacesis set for a shake-up with Bushboard’spioneering new M-Stone range. Ready-made components with a secret resinand quartz blend mean they can be cutand installed on site without the timeand expense of templating, fabricationand delay. Kitchen projects can beupscaled with luxurious looks withestimated savings of up to 40% againsttraditional quartz brands. BUSHBOARD Enquiry No.434. www.mclink.co.uk/717-434

Amwell Washrooms -Big on design smallon costAmwell have washrooms thatyour students will love andwhat’s more they won’t costyour school a fortune!Amwell have a wide range ofmaterials available for all theirwashroom cubicles so whetheryour children are little angels or put therough in to rough and tumble there’s acubicle to suit, all at a cost that fits yourbudget.And you can also add an exciting digitalprint* to really make them stand out!


Wall panelling is the perfectbathroom neutralMirroring the appeal of natural stone butwith easier installation and none of themaintenance, Showerwall’s waterproofwall panelling in Almond Shimmer is theperfect bathroom neutral for satisfyinga broad range of bathroom styles indomestic, contract and hotel interiors. With stones and neutrals the top sellersacross UK bathrooms , Almond Shimmerdirectly responds to this ongoing trendwith an alternative surface material inlaminate which combines highperformance, easy maintenance andsimple installation. Aesthetically, thedesign includes pearlescent particles andhas a matt honed texture which gives itthe look and feel of naturally quarriedstone. SHOWERWALL

Gainsborough Specialist Bathing, Europe’sleading choice in assistive baths, installation andsupport, has launched the new Glide 200 CeilingTrack System to complement its existing range.This new overhead transfer system will assistcare providers, enhance the moving andhandling experience for bath users withrestricted mobility and deliver holistic,aesthetically pleasing solutions for specifiers,designers and architects.

The Glide 200 delivers safety with peace ofmind for users and carers alike through a varietyof features and is engineered with the same highlevels of reliability, quality and safety associatedwith Gainsborough baths. New for all accessiblebathrooms, Gainsborough can now implement

a total hoisting and bathing system from siteassessment and design right throughto installation and on-going servicing.

The Glide 200 provides highly adaptable trackconfigurations so that almost any layout canbe achieved and components blend into allroom settings. The Glide 200 has a safe workingload of 200kg (31 stone) and is supplied withmanual or powered traverse options. Its uniqueself-charging system allows the lift motor tobe charged ‘on-track’ whilst delivering up to 150lifts per charge.

For further details - Tel: 0800 542 9194Email: [email protected]

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With their dinosaurs, ladybirds and flagsof the world designs, Amwell’s cubiclesare not only strong and reasonablypriced, they can be educational too!AMWELL WASHROOMS

New Bathing Brochureshows latest innovationUK accessible bathing manufacturer,Eurocare Showers, has launched its newbathing brochure showcasing thecompany’s latest low threshold bath.Reflecting the on-going commitment toinnovation in design, the Bathing byEurocare brochure features the UK’smost accessible walk-in baths to date,making bathing a possibility for a widerange of users.A key addition to the brochure isEurocare’s new Jubilee Ultra, a walk-inbath boasting a threshold of just45mm. Akin to its existing AdagioAncora bath, the Jubilee Ultra’s speciallydesigned frame allows it to be installeddirectly onto the joists, providing the45mm threshold. Maintaining theintegrity of the original design, the bathfeatures a wide inward-opening doorand a inbuilt seat, making it even moreaccessible. EUROCARE SHOWERSEnquiry No.430. www.mclink.co.uk/717-430

New brochureAQATA, the UK shower enclosuremanufacturer renowned for quality,design, and unrivalled customer service,has issued its latest new brochure the‘Complete Collection 2013.’Brimming with the very latest showerenclosures, showers and accessories,this stunning new brochure providesinspiration along with detailed productinformation and prices to makechoosing the perfect shower solution asimple and enjoyable process. The virtualbrochure can be browsed on AQATA’swebsite or downloaded as a pdf, and isavailable now for immediate orderingand online viewing at www.aqata.co.uk.AQATA

New ceiling track hoist systems complementGainsborough’s range of assisted baths


Printed laminates makewashrooms more welcomingMaxwood has launched a new collectionof screen-printed laminate designs fortoilet cubicle doors. Primarily aimed atyoung children, the three new designsfeature multi-coloured bubbles, jigsawpieces and funky fish. Thesecomplement Maxwood’s popularcrayons design which is available with ablue or red background. For thosewanting something more individual,bespoke designs can be produced,subject to additional lead time and set-up cost. Maxwood’s digitally printed laminatesbring warmth and colour to washroomsin schools and nurseries and make themmore welcoming for younger users.Once applied, the laminates arecompletely waterproof and won’t peelor flake, making them ideal for high-traffic environments used by youngchildren. MAXWOOD

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Amwell Washrooms BIG on design small on costAmwell have washrooms that

your students will love and what’smore they won’t cost your schoola fortune!Amwell have a wide range ofmaterials available for all theirwashroom cubicles so whetheryour children are little angels orput the rough in to rough andtumble there’s a cubicle to suit,all at a cost that fits your budget.And you can also add an excitingdigital print* to really make themstand out! With their dinosaurs,ladybirds and flags of the worlddesigns, Amwell’s cubicles are notonly strong and reasonably priced,they can be educational too!For more information visit ourwebsite www.amwell-systems.com or call01763276200


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Polypipe to Exhibit atMosBuild Building Interiors Following the company’s success atMosBuild in 2012, Polypipe - the UK’sleading plastic piping systemsmanufacturer - is to exhibit this yearwith an even wider range of its highquality plastic piping and underfloorheating systems.Visitors to Russia’s largest building andinteriors trade event, which takes placeat Moscow’s Expocentre, will have anopportunity to learn more aboutPolypipe’s wide range of expertlyengineered plastic piping and underfloor heating systems at Stand R327from Tuesday 2nd till Friday 5th April2013. In addition to the high qualityPolyplumb and Polyfit water distributionpressure piping solutions and underfloorheating, the Polypipe team will beshowcasing an extended range of theirTerrain rainwater plastic piping systems,as well as the cast iron effect Elegancerainwater system.POLYPIPE

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Two options are available - the 13 andthe 70 - with the numbers denoting (inmm) the width of the framesurrounding the glass-fronted fire. The13mm frame offers a façade thatmeasures 736mm wide by 666mmhigh, while the 70mm variant is850mm wide by 780mm high.Capable of delivering an impressive15kW of heat output, the Unifocus canbe used in traditional or modernsettings - its simple lines allowing it tobe a stylish but unobtrusive addition toany interior design scheme.The burning efficiency figure of 83.2%will attract those looking for economicand environmentally friendly operation,

and the fire complies with the strictestEuropean technical and environmentalstandards.Heat output is controlled manually andby an integrated thermostat, and theprecise regulation of the air forcombustion ensures easy lighting of thefire and good burn consistency.For ease of access, the door slidesvertically or it can open out into theroom at an angle of 45degrees forcleaning. The fireplace can operate withthe glass door open or closed.The fire will require a suitable secondaryflue system. Weighing-in at 310kg, theUnifocus also comes as a double-sidedoption.

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Inta pumps up eco offeringwith Solarlogic stationInta is simplifying heating installationswith a new group of easy-to-fitSolarlogic pump stations from itsrecently expanded eco offering.The pump groups, which are available intwo designs plus a Maxi version, ensurethat glycol mixed fluid is circulatedregularly and safely through solarthermal heating applications.The Solarlogic single line pump group isdesigned for return pipe connection andcirculates by provision of the installationof a flow line to the heat exchanger andback. The twin line pump group offersa more advanced solution and comescomplete with an air scoop, a flow sideisolating valve and inbuilt flow andreturn lines between the solar collectorand hot water storage tank.INTA

Timoleon’s under-deckheating for the barge ‘Actief’The Actief is a 98 foot, 78 ton DutchKlipper Barge built in 1907. Now, aftera brief spell of glory as a participant inthe Queen’s Jubilee Pageant, she isentering a new phase of life as worknears completion to transform the Actiefinto a magnificent floating family home.Clearly, with shipboard space at apremium, an ‘under-floor’ system thatused no wall space was essential. Withother considerations such as the abilityto lay in odd corners, lack of messduring installation and the necessity ofa system taking up minimal space, it wasdecided to use the Lowboard Systemdeveloped and manufactured by

Timoleon. LowBoard uses panels of highdensity wood that have a depth of only13mm and can be laid on anyreasonably flat surface. The panels havea layer of aluminium foil on theunderside to ensure that heat is evenlyspread over the whole surface and canbe very simply sawn or cut to therequired size. TIMOLEON

Free off grid ventilationDunster House Ltd’s ‘Solar Fan’ canprovide a wide range of buildings witha supplementary source of ventilation

for free. During reasonable radiationlevels the off grid 15 Wattsolar PV panel generatesenergy to power a 12v DC fanthat can providesupplementary extraction at apeak air change rate of 60l/s,at a rated speed of 2900RPMat 12V DC. With no energy bills or CO2emissions; the Solar Fan canhelp to reduce humid stagnant

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and available in the UK from Diligence International.

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New warehouse air curtainJS Air Curtains is launching a powerfulnew air curtain for warehouse andfactory doorways. The Max is capable ofsealing large entrances with an invisiblebarrier of air that prevents cold air fromentering while the doorway is open andin use. This helps maintain a comfortabletemperature within a warehouse, thusincreasing safety and efficiency, as wellas reducing heating costs.

The Max can deliver a massive 6,764m³of air per metre of air curtain. Thisenables it to seal doorways up to 8mhigh when mounted horizontally abovean entrance or 16m wide whenmounted vertically to the sides. Whenstacked vertically, the Max is suitable forany height of doorway.Heavy casing made of double chamberaluminium profiles and galvanised steelpanels provide a durable exterior.JS AIR CURTAINS

Eco Lodge uses heat recovery& radial duct systemsMill Meadow Eco-Homes, a luxury, self-catering, eco lodge holiday developmentsituated on the edge of Somerset’sQuantock Hills, has opted for PolypipeVentilation’s Heat Recovery and DomusRadial Duct System for its latestproperty. Chris Heayns, Managing Director of MillMeadow, specified Polypipe’s MVHR andRadial duct system because of itsenvironmental benefits and the ability towork within this unusual timberstructure: “we decided to use MVHR asthe homes are very air tight, so it didn’tmake sense cutting holes in the wallsand inserting trickle vents. However, oneof the issues we had was that the woodin these lodges continually moves, whichcould be a problem for rigid ducting.That’s why we were particularly keen onPolypipe’s Domus Radial duct system asits duct is flexible and will move with thehouse. It is also simple to install, whichwas an added bonus.”POLYPIPE



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paid for by somebody else. As the latestlucky winner of www.tilerworld.com’smonthly free draw, he has received backthe cost of the work tiling. He wasentered automatically into the draw byposting a rating of Gerald’s work ontothe TilerWorld site. David wasrefurbishing his home for over a decade,in Landford, Salisbury. “It turned out thatthe floor needed far more preparationwork than anyone could haveanticipated,” he said, “But Gerry justasked when the builders needed tocome in and fit the new units. Then, heworked through a weekend to ensurethat they were not delayed.”BAL


Altro goes back to school to addmore than a touch of excellenceAltro WalkwayTM and Altro AquariusTM

safety flooring have been installed atBedford Modern School as part of aprogramme to convert outdated squashcourts into a modern fitness studio.More than 500m2 of flooring wasinstalled to existing timber and newly laidscreeded subfloors in the school’s SportsCentre to construct new changingrooms, showers and circulation areas. This is not the first time that Altroproducts have been used at the school,which is an acknowledged centre ofexcellence, providing highly successful

teaching for young people aged 7 to 18.The hugely popular and hard-wearingAltro Walkway is a 2mm safety flooringand is designed to provide lifelong slipand abrasion resistance, making it idealfor the new fitness studio. With excellentdurability, it also has built-in chemical andindentation resistance, and a lifeexpectancy of around 15 years.Offered in bright and subtle colours withadditional decorative chipped optionsalso available, Altro Walkway has a palette

of 24 colours to provide complete designflexibility, so it is perfect for thoselocations that need to look good as wellas work hard.For areas that can be wet and dry, suchas the changing rooms, Altro Aquarius isideal. Perfect for barefoot and shoe use,it enables the installation of one productand is suitable for any type of shoe fromhard and soft soled to rubber andtrainers.About Altro – www.altro.com


New value PVC bathroompanellingBasix PVC panelling for ceilings andwalls is the latest addition to IDS’sproduct portfolio, launched in responseto the rising consumer demand for easyto install and cost effective surfacing forthe bathroom. It offers a value-ledalternative to tiling and laminate, whiledelivering great design options andperformance.Basix panelling features a PVC coatingwhich is an ideal material for ademanding bathroom environment,being robust, non-porous, mould-freeand easy to clean with a simple wipedown. Panels are supplied in a singleplank size of 250mm wide x 2700mmlengths in 5mm thickness, with onedesign in 8mm, making them very easyto handle and install with a virtuallyseamless appearance on walls andceilings. IDS

Matting solves the wet fishproblemVynagrip matting, manufactured byPlastic Extruders Ltd, is solving a slipperyproblem for the largest fish shop inPiraeus, the port of Athens in Greece. Fresh off the boats each day, largequantities of fish are delivered togetherwith packed ice, while over countermachines continually spray water tokeep the fish wet. The result was thatthe shop’s tiled floor used to becomevery slippery with increased risk of slipand fall accidents.To solve this problem, Vynagrip mattingwas laid alongside the counters to createa safe and slip resistant surface. Thispopular matting is self-draining becauseits open grid format and its texturedsurface quickly and efficiently drain largeamounts of water. Vynagrip is madefrom 2 layers of non-porous, flexiblePVC that are welded together to createextra strong joints.PLASTIC EXTRUDERS LTD


National prize goes toWiltshire consumerWhen David Chopping was thankingGerald McEnhill for tiling his kitchen, hedid not realise that the work would be

Tim Morley, Deputy Bursar atBedford Modern, explained:“We’ve had a very long-

standing and successful relationship withAltro – their track record and sectorknowledge is most impressive. Everytime the School has undergone arefurbishment we have used Altro’sproducts and continue to be impressedwith the flexibility and durability of theflooring installed.

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Eurodek® Launches EcoCarpet Tile Range

The Eurodek® VT480 range is an eco-designed carpet tile that combines topof the range performance with highstandard eco credentials. Highperformance tiles are produced with100% recycled Econyl solution dyedpolyamide and offer a class 33 heavycommercial rating. The range consistsof eight colour options to complimentany office environment. Contact your local SIG Interiors branchor email [email protected] formore information or a sample cardEurodek® Raised Access Floorsmanufactures a full range of productsthat have been tested and certified to

meet stringent PSA and BSENstandards, available either with abonded floor covering or supplied bareto accept loose lay finishes. Bothstandard and specialist systems areoffered to satisfy all types of projects,from offices and data centres to cleanrooms and airports. The range ofaccessories includes pedestals,adhesives, tools, outlet boxes and a fire,smoke and acoustic barrier for use inthe floor void.

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Eurodek® Raised Access Floor Solutionshas launched a new range of carpet tiles to

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Manchester tiler named asleading professionalRick Duriez, of Walkden, has won thenational ‘Tiler of the Month’ accoladefrom TilerWorld, the leading free website for tilers and their customers. Hewas chosen for his tiling quality and highstandards of customer service, shownby reviews posted on TilerWorldalongside customer ratings. Rob W. in Manchester, goes into detail:“Rick tiled my hallway in classic Victorianstyle using small black and white tileswith an intricate border around theedge. His superb skills, knowledge andextreme patience paid off, leaving mewith the most fantastic floor that eventhe postman has commented on.”BAL

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Palopaque PVC Wall Cladding is now available from branchesof SIG Interiors (the new name for CPD Distribution). PVCwall cladding solutions offering quick and easy installationwith low on-going maintenance costs.

Palopaque Solid PVC:Offering exceptional resistance to impact, chemicalsubstances, stains and spills, which compliment its aestheticlooks and easy maintenance.Range of 11 colours availableEasy to fabricate and formHigh fire ratingCreate stunning interior designs

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Forbo extends range of Nuwayentrance flooring solutions

Alongside its Nuway Tuftiguard rigid engineered mattingranges, with their double-sided reversible format, Forbonow offers three different single-sided, barrier matdesigns - Nuway Grid, Connect and Cable. This rangeextension means that clients looking to keep interiorsclean, dry and safe from slip hazards can now find aNuway entrance flooring solution to meet every budget

and technical specification.Furthermore, the extended colouroffer ensures that this essential firstline of defence against footbornesoil and moisture can be fullyintegrated into the overall floorscheme, co-ordinating perfectlywith secondary ‘wipe-off’ textileentrance flooring and other floorfinishes. Nuway Connect is a versatile rigidentrance system supplied in a‘closed’ or ‘open’ construction in10mm, 17mm and 22mm heightswith carrier strips in a low lustreanodised aluminum finish that helpsto prevent ‘strobing’ in brightconditions. The range of inserts,which can be mixed and matched,

includes rubber, bristle and Coral Classic textile strips insix colours. The open version of Nuway Connect can berolled up, making it easier to clean the matwell. Nuway Grid, in 12mm and 17mm heights, is a tough andeconomical entrance flooring solution for high trafficentrance areas where aesthetic considerations areparamount. Grid’s low lustre anodised aluminium carriersections interlock for durability creating a closed systemand the infill strips are joined together by rubber doubleconnecting strips on the underside to dampen sound andvibration. An array of infill materials facilitates perfectcolour matching with Forbo’s Coral secondary matting,including textile strips in 13 different colourways fromthe Coral Classic, Brush Activ and Burford ranges, withother inserts available to special order. If a Nuway Gridmat is required for use outside, rubber inlays are alsoavailable. Completing the Nuway range of single sided mattingoptions is Cable, a continental style matting system with‘roll up’ functionality and a choice of inserts includingrubber, 3-row bristle or Coral Classic in five colours.

For more information on Forbo Flooring Systemsplease call 0844 822 3928,

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Extending its market leading portfolio of entrance flooring systems, Forbo has introduced a newrange of tough and durable Nuway rigid entrance mats, designed to deliver high performance and

longevity in heavy traffic areas and the maximum level of flexibility in terms of aesthetics.

Nuway Grid can be teamed up with Forbo’s Coral Entrance matting and other floor finishes

Nuway Cable with roll-up functionality

Nuway Connect in an open format with bristle inserts

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In what has become one of the mostcompetitive sectors of the replacementwindow industry – traditional verticalsliding sash windows – Quickslide hasremained market leader despite acontinuous assault on the niche that itwas instrumental in developing. Now Quickslide is applying itsmanufacturing and logistics expertise toBi-Folding and In-Line Patio doors inaluminium so installers may now enjoythe same confidence and trouble-freepurchasing experience as forQuickslide’s established products. Quickslide offers the renowned SmartVisifold Folding Sliding Door System,acknowledged as one of the bestproducts of its type. The doors may bespecified to provide the widest choiceof opening/folding options in additionto providing excellent weather andthermal performance.

The full range of Visifold options isavailable. Quickslide also offers Smart Systems’Visoglide in-line patio, again a market-leading offer that provides the excellentlinear rigidity of aluminium with thesuperb finishes and appearance andhigh weather and security performancethat homeowners find so attractive withthis product. Quickslide chairman Adrian Barracloughsays the combination is unbeatable:“Quickslide has a measurableperformance in respect ofmanufacturing and customer serviceand Smart products are superblydesigned and engineered. It is a greatcombination that ultimately allowsinstallers to offer the best productswith the confidence they will be rightfirst time and delivered exactly whenthey tell their customer they will bethere. That gets and keeps sales.”QUICKSLIDE

Designed to meet the highest safetystandards and equipped with drive unitsthat are whisper-quiet, the Blasi R61door can be made to any radius withframe components in a range offinishes including brass, chrome,stainless steel or any RAL colour.Each Blasi curved sliding door is abespoke unit, designed and built tomeet customer requirements. Creativeopportunities are therefore almost

endless with a wide choice of driveconfigurations as well as any radius orfinish. Drive units can be installed in the ceilingor concealed under the finished floor.The special SU underfloor drive isparticularly valuable in buildings withlow ceiling heights or where visualtransparency and aesthetics are animportant requirement. The door is available as a bi-partingsliding door or as a four-leaf telescopicsliding door. Both are extremely reliableand are approved for use in emergencyexit routes. Bi-parting doors can be supplied inopening widths from 2.6m to 5.0mand with passage heights from 2.1 mto 4.0 m. The drive unit is gearless anduses a flexible toothed belt which,together with the electronicallyregulated motor and ball-bearing nylonrollers, gives exceptionally quietoperation. The four-leaf telescopic configurationshares the same passage height as thebi-parting version but offers passagewidths from 1.4m to 5.0 m. Both versions incorporate tamper-proofelectromagnetic locking mechanismswith manual unlocking devices as wellas a key-operated switch offering “off”,“automatic”, “exit” and “open”operational mode settings.RECORD

Security accreditations givepeace of mindPC Henderson is committed to goingthe extra mile, offering the next level ofsecurity for folding exterior doors withtheir innovative Securefold Ultra doorhardware system.After undergoing extensive testing, PCHenderson can offer complete peace ofmind with a product combining qualityand performance on their industryleading Securefold Ultra system havingachieved European BS EN 1627, PAS24and Secured by Design accreditations.The design of Securefold Ultra has takenthe extremes of weather intoconsideration, with corrosion resistance

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Window repair specialist joinsSteel Window AssociationA Liverpool based specialist in the repairof steel and other metal window frameshas joined the Steel Window Association,attracted by the trade body’s reputationwithin the construction industry and theaccess to business support whichmembership offers. The Window Repair Company NW Ltd.,was established 20 years ago and hasbuilt up its business working in theeducation, commercial and other non-domestic sectors; being active rightacross the country, and able toundertake the most difficult of technicalchallenges. Managing Director DaveLarner, comments: “While we are verymuch specialists in the repair of steel,we are also able to fabricatereplacement frames where repair is notfeasible. This has led us to producesections from scratch where they havenot been available for the older styleframes; and we have also had a lot ofwork come our way on cast iron framesin recent times. STEEL WINDOW ASSOCIATIONEnquiry No.457. www.mclink.co.uk/717-457

Exceptional thermalperformanceComar Architectural Aluminium Systemsrecently completed a new iconicCommunity Fire Station in Weymouth,Dorset. The project was completedusing Comar 2 window walling withComar 5Pi windows, Comar 6EFT 4sided SG and Comar 7 CommercialDoors. Comar 5Pi window system usestrademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i)that provides exceptional thermalperformance in a market where energyefficient designs and meeting thedemands of the latest buildingregulations are paramount. From fifteenbasic Comar 5Pi profiles, all windowconfigurations, such as casement, topswing reversible, pivot, tilt and turn andsliding can be manufactured.Comar 6EFT 4sided SG was selected asit offers architects a flexible system,providing a structurally glazed solution,with options for facets, concealed ventsand an extensive range of profiles thatcater for large structurally glazed panes. COMAR ARCHITECTURALALUMINIUM SYSTEMS


Total Glass delivers for Riverside ECHGTotal Glass has completed a major window and doorrefurbishment for Riverside ECHG at a shelteredhousing scheme for older people in a conservation areaclose to Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral.The Liverpool-based aluminium and PVC-U windowand door fabricator carried out a full survey, supply andinstallation service for its social housing client’s complexat Cathedral Court in Gambier Terrace.End-of-life timber windows were replaced with 179fully-reversible aluminium windows manufactured in aRAL 8017 satin brown finish using the Sapa Dualframe75 System. Total Glass also installed the high-performance Sapa Dualframe Window Wall System inseveral corridors to enhance natural light and thermalefficiency in communal areas.TOTAL GLASS

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Synseal develops uniquepatio leverSynseal has teamed up with marketleading hardware suppliers Yale andPaddock to develop an exciting newpatio lever that combines aesthetics,function and security concerns.The new six-hook stainless steel Yalepatio lock with one-piece striker isavailable in Chrome, White and Gold. Patio door security has had a chequeredpast, much of which has beenaddressed in recent years. However,Synseal approached Assa Abloy (Yale’sparent company) to develop a productthat far exceeded expectations. AssaAbloy also owns Paddock, arguably themarket leader in multi-locking systems,and together with Yale, market leader incylinders, Synseal has developed aproduct that will allay any concerns thehomeowners may have in terms ofsecurity, while offering a very attractiveoption.SYNSEAL

Smart Solution for OxfordUniversity’s Saïd Business SchoolThe second phase of Oxford University’sSaïd Business School was completed inJuly 2012 and will be officially openedin February 2013. The building’s strikingappearance features a range ofaluminium doors and windows fromcommercial systems specialist SmartArchitectural Aluminium.With over 685m² of Smart’s systemsused across the building, the projectfeatures the company’s Superglide patiodoors and Visoline tilt & turn, casementwindows, doors and frames, all suppliedin a polyester powder coated grey finishto reflect the overall design scheme ofthe development.Commenting on the design approach,architect Michael Trigg, AssociateDirector at Dixon Jones Ltd, said: “Whenspecifying the windows and doors, wewere looking for a continuation of thefirst phase of the development, withelegant lines to echo the appearance ofthe original building. The Smart systemsprovided an excellent solution.”SMART ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM



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Roto UK, the alternative roof windowspecialists, will celebrate 5 years of UKtrading in 2013. During that time, Roto hassuccessfully repositioned themselves as THEalternative, quality roof windowmanufacturer by introducing unique roofwindow technology into the UK marketplace.Also in the pipeline for the well-establishedand respected, German manufacturer for2013 is Grand Designs and the inauguralRoofex Show, where Roto will beshowcasing their ‘Designo R7 Roof WindowRange’ – a principle based on top third pivotroof windows.Jason Foster-Jones, Sales Director, Rotosaid:“Our presence in the UK has never beenso strong, despite the challenging economictrading conditions across the construction

industry, we remain focussed to build on ourbrand and sturdy reputation for the provisionof quality, innovative and environmentallyfriendly roof window products. The UK roofwindow market continues to benefit fromour long product service life and on-goingtechnological advances, selecting a roofwindow as a specifier, installer or end-userhas never been so simple.”With the Designo range, Roto presents thevanguard of a whole generation of roofwindows developed on the basis of threemain principles: ease of installation, energysavings, and convenience. THE alternative toclassic roof windows is here – and they arehere to stay.www.rotoroofwindows.co.uk [email protected]

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“We’ve been offering green roofs for around fiveyears,” comments Steve Leech, National SalesManager for the brand, “The difference is that we cannow offer a fully branded system with eachcomponent covered by our market leading guarantee.”What this new product offer gives specifiers is peaceof mind that every element of the green roof systemis guaranteed to last as long as the waterproofing –which can be up to 25 years – as long as theappropriate maintenance contract is in operation. SikaLiquid Plastics has identified that many systems onthe market are not installed in accordance with best

practice and Green Roof Organisation (GRO)guidelines, resulting in the green element becomingunhealthy or even eventually dying.Specifiers also benefit from all the other keyadvantages of using a Sika Liquid Plastics system,including a seamless and flexible waterproofmembrane, completely cold installation, and the abilityto easily accommodate any detail areas on the roof.And by using a Quality Assured Contractor eachproject will also receive full technical support fromthe Sika Liquid Plastics team, with guaranteed highquality workmanship.

“As part of this product launch we’ve also workedclosely with a number of specialist green roofinstallers,” continues Steve, “As a result we now haveSika Registered Green Roof contractors who areexperts in installing and maintaining the green elementof the system.”A new Green Roof Specification Guide has beenproduced to support the new launch and is availablefor download from the Sika Liquid Plastics website atwww.liquidplastics.co.uk. Further information can alsobe found here or by calling 01772 259781.

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designed to provide a high qualityarchitectural façade solution. The UK launch at the architecture event,held in London at the end of January,follows the successful installation of thesystem at the striking new CAHUniversity of Applied Science in Dronten,Holland. A total of 2,500m2 of the newsystem was used at the agriculturalcollege designed by BDG Architects.Although regarded as a traditionalmaterial, in recent years wooden façadeshave been rediscovered as acontemporary architecture solution andthis latest product launch from HunterDouglas adds to its extensive portfolioof systems.HUNTER DOUGLAS



New warehouse for nationalhaulage companyLeading one-stop-shop buildingproducts manufacturer Steadmans hassupplied materials for a new warehouseat Robert Summers Transport in Leven,Fife. The national haulage companynow benefits from a new 240 sq mstorage space, thanks to Leven-basedinstaller J B Developments. The buildingcomprises 565 linear metres ofSteadmans’ AS35 80mm insulatedpanels in ocean blue to the roof andwalls. The company also supplied over400 linear metres of purlins, as well asa host of cold rolled products, includingflashings and galvanised gutters. A range of Steadmans structural materialwas also used on the project, includingeaves beams, struts, ties and sag bars.Jeremy Beaumont, owner of J BDevelopments, commented: “We firstused Steadmans over 25 years ago andthey’ve remained our preferred supplierever since.”STEADMANS


Self-builders turn to STYROFOAMfor subterranean eco houseA retired couple from Northumberlandwho built a house of their own to beefficient to run, comfortable and carbonneutral have turned to STYROFOAM-Aextruded polystyrene insulation to helpthem achieve their dream.Key to achieving the U-value targets forthe floor was below-slab insulationwhich needed to withstand the load ofthe building and perform in an externalenvironment. STYROFOAM-A materialFLOORMATE 500-A was specifiedthanks to its high compressive strengthand moisture resistance. The Owen’sstructural engineer recommended a


James Jones raises the roofon Edinburgh’s latestapartment blockJames Jones Timber Systems is supplyingJJI-Joists, via distributors Pasquill, to amajor apartment development inEdinburgh, comprising five blocks of209 new build apartments. James Jones’ BDM Mark Tilston says:“The building required large, flat roofs,with “firing pieces” which created a slopein the roof, giving the “gull-wing” effectthe architectural design required.”He continues: “The spans involved werequite significant, up to 9m in places, andthis project, designed with James JonesFloorMaster design software, showcasesthe span capability and design flexibilityof the JJI-Joist”. The project is on schedule, withoccupation starting in March 2013. JAMES JONES


Throwing light on providingsomething for everyoneCharles Church’s Fairhills Point in Irlam,Manchester includes homes for firsttime buyers through down-sizers tolarge families and families withdisabilities; of the 67 homes on the site,11 include Glidevale’s Sunscoop tubularrooflights, supplied by FGF inManchester.The 250mm dia domed Sunscoops helpflood the stairwells of the three-storey,four/five bedroomed ‘Turnbury’properties with natural light, increasingthe feeling of space and light in theopen plan home. Glidevale’s Sunscoop comprises a clear-glazed dome or in-plane rooflightmounted on the pitched roof whichreflects daylight down a highly mirroredtube through the roofspace to a‘diffuser’ mounted in the ceiling below.GLIDEVALE

Daylight oils the wheels One of the latest industrial applicationsof Kalwall translucent cladding is thenew Translink facility in Belfast. TheAdelaide Road Maintenance Depotprovides stabling and servicing for thebrand new train fleet together withassociated offices and storage.Designed by White Ink Architects, the125m long building is clad with Kalwallwhich floods the interior with diffusednatural daylight. This project is typicalof many completed over the yearsembracing transport depots, trainstations, industrial buildings andwarehouses. Kalwall is the most highlyinsulating diffuse light transmittingcladding and skylighting systemavailable. It is designed to transmit"museum-quality" light, flooding aninterior with natural diffused daylightwithout glare or the harsh contrasts oflight and shade. Running costs arereduced because of the superiorinsulation which reduces energyconsumption together with less relianceon artificial lighting.STOAKES SYSTEMS LMITEDEnquiry No.474 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-474

Hunter Douglas launchesnew façade system atleading architecture eventA new open structure façade systemdeveloped by Hunter Douglas has madeits debut at the Architect@Work eventin London. The innovative system, whichincorporates a suspension system, is

Great result for breathermembraneAfter recent testing at the NationalPhysics Laboratory (NPL), the A. ProctorGroup are pleased to announce ourReflectashield TF product achieves an Rvalue of 0.81 m2K/W. Reflectashield TF 0.81 is a highperformance breather membranespecifically designed to enhance thethermal performance of timber & steelframe structures.Reflectashield TF 0.81 complies with thevapour resistance requirements set outby BS 4016, TRADA and the NHBC.The A. Proctor Group can provide a

range of solutions which can meet u-values as low as 0.17W/m2K for wallapplications or lower utilising our newproduct Jablite Dynamic Frame orReflectatherm foil.THE A. PROCTOR GROUP

thickness of 100mm to achieve thedesired U-value at the same time asmeeting mechanical strengthrequirements. DOW BUILDING SOLUTIONS

Foam InsulationWebsters have developed a method ofPolyurethane Sprayed Foam Insulationthat is suitable for both old and new

buildings. 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 replacement roof.‘Also: Cavity Foam Injection, including“hard to treat homes”WEBSTERS INSULATION LTDwww.webstersinsulation.comE: [email protected]

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Cembrit Stays Trueat Barnfield WestAn eye-catching façade featuringCembrit TRUE cladding has beencreated at Barnfield WestAcademy inLuton. The new-build academy is animpressive development and theelevation featuring TRUE uses the darkEtna colour to make a modern andstriking visual statement.Barnfield West is a new build, 8-formentry Academy for 1450 pupilsaged 11-18. Designed by ArchitecturePLB the design was born out ofextensive consultation with the client(Luton Borough Council) and the widerschool community. The design has goneon to achieve the highly-regardedBREEAM 'Very Good' rating.The design features a fully glazed,double height entrance atrium thatprovides welcoming views into the heartof the school, and showcases theAcademy's specialisms. The entrance isframed by the sports hall and theperforming arts building, set back fromthe road to form an entrance courtyard.500m² of TRUE was supplied by Vivalda

of Birmingham and the product features on the sports hall elevation facing themain street, the most visible aspect ofthe school to the wider community.The sports hall also featuresembossed letters to establish pride and permanence in the community.Cembrit True is a through colouredcladding board which is protected by aspecially developed transparent coatingwhich helps minimise maintenance. Thetransparent coating additionally addsextra depth and the facade retain itslight, airy appearance even when wet.True is part of the URBANNATURErange which is available in nine differentcolours and in a standard format orindividually cut to suit a particularproject specification. The range issupplemented by a complete range ofaccessories to ensure simple, easyinstallation and a sleek, stylish finish thatwill endure.

Marley Eternit Thrutone slate helpscreate striking contemporary Edinburghhome. When Scottish architecturalpractice Studio DuB werecommissioned to develop anunremarkable suburban house plot intoa striking contemporary home, theyselected the aesthetic appeal andproven performance of Marley Eternit’sfibre cement slates to help ensure adesign vision became an award-winningreality. Central to the transformation

has been the specification of MarleyEternit’s Thrutone slate, as StudioDuBarchitect Gordon Duffy explains: “Weretained the house footprint, eaves andthe ridge height only, and totallyreworked the previous design leavingnothing but the silhouette. We cloakedthe roof and walls in the Thrutone slateas we were attracted to the product’suniform nature, unit size and sharp look.MARLEY ETERNIT



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Sustain announcespartnership to deliverindustry trainingprogramme for SCAPResource efficiency company, Sustain,has announced its partnership withbiov8tion and Concept+Design todevelop and deliver industry trainingfor WRAP (Waste and Resource ActionProgramme) who coordinate theSustainable Clothing Action Plan(SCAP).Recent research released by WRAPshows that the annual waste, waterand carbon footprint of an averagehousehold’s clothing is equivalent tothe weight of more than 100 pairs ofjeans, the water needed to fill over1,000 bathtubs and the carbonemissions from driving an averagemodern car for 6,000 miles. Sustain,one of the UK’s leading sustainability

companies is working to develop atraining programme and onlineinformation hub, which will be tailoredspecifically to different participantswithin the supply chain, from designersthrough technical and consumerinterfacing, to end-of-life organisations.Dr Stephen Allen, senior associate atSustain, said: “This collaboration bringstogether a great combination of skillsand more than 40 years combinedexperience. With Sophie Mather ofbiov8tion bringing knowledge of textileinnovation and Anne Prahl ofConcept+Design’s understanding ofthe clothing and textile design industry,together with Sustain’s experience inlife cycle assessments and carbonfootprinting, we will be able to createa truly unique resource that willsupport companies to work towardsthese targets.”For further information visitwww.sustain.co.uk

Residents at The Rose Garden Extracarevillage in Hereford are set to make

significant energy savings, thanks to an80-kilowatt solar energy system installedby renewable energy specialist Eco2Solar.

The major investment by Festival Housing, ownersof The Rose Garden, is expected to save eachresident around £80 per year on their energy bills,as well as providing 33.5 tonnes of carbon savingsper year.Kidderminster based Eco2Solar was selected asproject installer to manage Festival’s biggest solarpanel installation to date at The Rose Garden,following a competitive tendering process.The Rose Garden system comprises 245 SunpowerE20/333 panels and is expected to produce morethan 67,042 units of ‘green’ energy every year –equivalent to the annual electricity use of 20average households. All electricity generated willbe used on site, helping to reduce service chargesfor residents living at The Rose Garden.Festival Housing will also benefit from thegovernment-backed Feed in Tariff (FIT) and isexpecting to generate a significant sum in tax-freeincome.“Eco2Solar worked hard and efficiently to ensureThe Rose Garden solar PV installation was acomplete success, with little disruption for ourresidents,” commented Simon Williams,

maintenance manager at Festival Housing.He said: “Festival’s residents will benefit hugelyfrom these new solar panels as they will see asignificant reduction in their energy bills throughtheir service charge.“We already regularly install solar panels on ourdomestic properties but this has been Festival’sbiggest solar panel project so far. Over the lifetimeof the panels, the system will pay for itselfaccounting for both the Feed-in-Tariff income andthe savings created from the electricity generation.”As part of its on-going partnership with FestivalHousing, Eco2Solar has recently completed solarPV installations on 180 domestic homes located inWorcestershire and Herefordshire.“We are delighted to strengthen our partnershipand help Festival generate its own electricity at TheRose Garden,” commented Paul Hutchens,managing director of Eco2Solar.He added: “It’s fantastic to see residents at TheRose Garden benefit from Festival’s investment insolar PV especially at a time when energy prices aregetting significantly higher.”The Rose Garden offers an innovative approach toretirement living aimed at the over 55s.

Solar power is blooming marvellous for residents at The Rose GardenEnquiry No.271. www.mclink.co.uk/717-271

For more information visit www.eco2solar.co.uk or call 01562 977 977

(picture caption left to right: Steve Vizard, head of maintenance at FestivalHousing, Simon Williams, maintenance manager at Festival Housing,Paul Hutchens, managing director of Eco2Solar and Pawel Wiktor, projectsurveyor at Festival Housing).


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Next generation websiteYeoman Shield has got 2013 off to a flyingstart by launching a brand new website –www.yeomanshield.comDesigned to provide its growing customerbase with an easy to navigate, interactive site,the new website is packed full of details onYeoman Shield’s wide range of products, casestudies and technical details.Yeoman Shield, sales director, Stuart Russellsaid: “Our ‘next generation’ website has beenspecifically designed to enable visitors toeasily access all the relevant information theyrequire and also download literature orrequest a hard copy of our brochure.YEOMAN SHIELD


Jamie Redknapp announced as face ofBeko’s FA Cup ActivityBeko plc has announced Jamie Redknapp as itsambassador to help drive awareness of its exciting newstatus as an Official Supporter of The FA Cup.Beko, Official Supporter of The FA Cup, is partneringwith the ex-professional footballer and Sky Sports TVpundit for the remainder of the season. MatthewJones, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Beko plc,comments, “We’re thrilled to have Jamie on board andbelieve he will engage with our audience of mumswhilst positioning us as a brand that understands theneeds of families. Jamie is a well-known footballpersonality and a great role model for children, butmost importantly a father who can relate to family lifeand juggling a demanding work-life balance. BEKO PLC Enquiry No.481 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-481

Super depot achieves globalenvironmental standardLanes for Drains’ newest depot – thehub for one of the largest wastewaternetwork service operations in the UK –has achieved a globally-recognisedstandard for protecting the environment.The ‘super’ depot in Slough, Berkshire,has proved that it complies with therigorous requirements of ISO 14001which sets standards for energy use,waste management, recycling andpollution control. It is the second ISO14001 accreditation achieved by theLanes Group. The company’s rail division,based in Rainham, Essex, achieved thestandard in 2010.John Glover, the Health, Safety,Environment & Quality Manager at LanesGroup, said: “This is a significantachievement, especially given the size ofthe new operation and the speed withwhich it has been mobilised.”LANES FOR DRAINS

Ancon Invests in ResponsiveWeb TechnologyAncon has redeveloped its popularwebsite, www.ancon.co.uk to make itfully accessible to the growing numberof mobile users now accessing the sitevia Smartphone, iPad, netbook andsimilar devices.The new site is designed to recognise aparticular device and automatically resizeand alter the typography, and shift todifferent page layouts, to make it easyto read and navigate at the particularscreen size and definition involved. Ancon’s web users are guaranteed thesame high quality experience andcontent availability every time they visit,whether at work on a desktop, at homeon an iPad or on-site via their mobilephone. The site gives users 24/7 accessto Ancon’s market leading range of highintegrity steel fixings, which are used formasonry and concrete buildingsthroughout the education, healthcare,residential and commercial sectors, aswell as for major infrastructure projects.ANCON


MD named ‘MidlandsEntrepreneur of the Year’Kidderminster businessman andrenewable energy pioneer Paul Hutchenshas been named ‘Midlands Entrepreneurof the Year’ at the 2013 MidlandsBusiness Awards. Paul accepted his accolade from ShaliniKhemka, chief executive of awardsponsors E2Exchange and guest speakerLord Karan Bilimoria at the prestigiousaward ceremony on Friday (1stFebruary) at the Hilton Metropole Hotel(Birmingham).The award recognises Paul’sachievements to date since setting uphis own successful renewable energyfirm, Eco2Solar, in 2007.At the helm of Eco2Solar, Paul has ledcontinued developments, rapid growthand best practice in providing solarphotovoltaic, solar thermal and heatpump system installations for a broadrange of commercial, social anddomestic clients throughout the WestMidlands and UK wide.ECO2SOLAREnquiry No.482. www.mclink.co.uk/717-482

New digital tool makes lightwork of specifyingSpec Builder is a new, web-based toolthat allows you to easily create, view andmanage all the specifications for anyproject or application. It is the mosttechnologically advanced specificationsystem available and covers a full rangeof processes from sales consultationsand technical specification creationthrough to project price quotations andcontractor tendering, whether for a newbuild or a refurbishment project.Spec Builder is instantly accessiblethrough a really intuitive interface andgives the ability to create specificationsremotely from a mobile phone, tablet,laptop, etc. It can also allow details ofspecifications to be seen by anyoneinvolved in the project - from customersthrough to management, project leadersand contractors. The Spec Buildersystem has been developed by creative,digital and marketing communicationscompany, Wilson Cooke whose vastknowledge of the specification marketcomes from over 15 years working withleading companies who createspecifications for their performancebased products to NBS guidelines.WILSON & COOKE


Van users: summer is on itswaySteve Clarke, general manager of TheFuelcard People, has reminded users ofvans and other light commercial vehiclesthat freezing weather is neverpermanent: “Summer is really not thatfar off.” He was making the point thattime passes faster than we realise, toshow how easy it can be to overlooksome infrequent tasks. “You can’t forget

about insurance, MOT or Road Tax,” hesaid, “but it’s easy to put off the annualfuel card review.”He said that failing to obey the law canbe costly, but forgetting to check thefuel card market each year can be evenmore expensive. “A fine is a one-offcharge,” he said, “and is typicallyrelatively low for a first offence. Carryingon with last year’s fuel card, withoutchecking your options, could meanpaying for the neglect every time anozzle is put into the tank.”He pointed out that fuel cards, and theirsuppliers, are not all the same. Today’soptions are not the same as a year ago.THE FUELCARD PEOPLE

Enquiry No.487. www.mclink.co.uk/717-487Enquiry No.486. www.mclink.co.uk/717-486

Out with ‘FX’ and in with‘Industrial MR’ for Norbord MDFNorbord has streamlined its MDF (Medium DensityFibreboard) range and simplified the productnames to make it easier for customers to choosethe right grade for the job.Caberwood FX and several other grades ofmoisture-resistant, deep rout MDF have beenreplaced with just one product: CaberwoodIndustrial MR.“This grade of MDF offers more consistencythrough the board so that there is no loss ofstrength or surface finish when the board ismachined deep into the core” explains NorbordIndustrial Sales manager, David Webb.NORBORD

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Freefoam, first for innovationFreefoam Building Products publish list of ‘firsts’ tohighlight its market leading ground-breaking productand commercial innovations. 1st to offer an extended guarantee • 1st to offer 50year lifetime guarantee • 1st to develop co-extrudedgutter • 1st to provide protective tape on downpipes• 1st to offer a range of colour • 1st to be Lead Free• 1st to increase UV ProtectionAidan Harte Managing Director commented “Thepublication of this list is a significant landmark forFreefoam. Making, and guaranteeing, long life,innovative products is a life-long companycommitment that involves our technical andmanufacturing resources and the cumulativeexperience of products in use over many years. FREEFOAM


New energy efficientFluourescentsLight Projects has launched the T5Cove-Link, the latest energy efficientlighting system in its ‘Green LineProducts’ Collection of lighting fittingswhich have been carefully designed fortheir high energy efficiency coupled withlong life, low maintenance and low life-cycle costings.Designed for interior linear lightingapplications, The Cove-Link is a safetyClass II IP20 modular lighting systemwhich features an innovative patentplug-in system allowing for longcontinuous runs of lighting for ceilings,cornices, floating ceilings and concealedshelving applications. Cove-Link is available in various lengthsfrom 578mm through to 1,478mm andin different wattages from 18w throughto 54w. LIGHT PROJECTS

Professional tile adhesives:50 years of BAL leadershipBuilding Adhesives Limited celebrates its50th anniversary in 2013, marking anunbroken half-century of leadership inprofessional tile adhesives and grouts.Building Adhesives Limited was formedin 1963 when the tile manufacturerswithin the British Ceramic Tile Council –increasingly concerned over adhesivetechnology developments – decided toform a company to develop a range ofhigh-quality ‘new technology’ adhesives,backed by comprehensive technicaladvice.Prior to this, four-fifths of fixers werestill using a sand-and-cement mix thatwould have been familiar to theirVictorian predecessors. Someproprietary adhesives had been aroundsince the 1950s, but minimal technicalsupport had hindered fixer confidenceat a time when a new tile body andmanufactur ingmethods werealso developing.BAL’s innovationextended beyondintroducing ahigh-quality rangeof adhesives andgrouts: it backedthe product withcomprehensive technical advice. BAL


Everbuild ‘come back’ atTotally DIY 2013Everbuild returned to Totally DIY in2013 - which took place at the RichoArena Coventry on 10th-12th February- after a break in 2012 and what a

comeback it was with two Best NewProduct Awards and high levels of visitornumbers to their stand!Everbuild were presented with twoawards at the show: The Totally DIYShow Gold Award for Best New DIYProduct for Rendagrip and the BHF BestNew Product Awards for the EvercrylRoof Repair product range. Theseawards provided great exposure rightfrom day 1 and, combined with excitingproduct launches, ensured that theEverbuild stand was inundated withvisitors throughout the duration of theshow.EVERBUILD

New Sales Manager forVIVIX® façade panelsFormica Group is pleased to announcethe appointment of Roy Hornibrook tothe role of VIVIX® Sales Manager for theUK and Ireland. A recent introduction tothe market, VIVIX architectural panelsare rapidly becoming established as apopular solution for lightweightrainscreen cladding.Jason Tidyman, Regional Director UKand Central Europe, Formica Group said:"We are delighted to have Roy join theteam and work with us to develop thesales of VIVIX panels and the VIVIX branditself in the market. He has an in-depthknowledge of all aspects of buildingfaçades and having worked on projectsof all sizes, he understands the nuancesand customers' needs from a small, one-off installation to extensive new build orrefurbishment projects."FORMICA GROUP

VEKA conservatory standsup to Hurricane SandyWhen Hurricane Sandy almostcompletely destroyed a New Jerseyhomeowners' conservatory, it wasNetwork VEKA and New York-basedHampton Conservatories, LLC to therescue! Homeowner Susan Jannucciused a local company which is now outof business, to create her conservatoryin 2004, that was built using VEKA plcprofile. As she explains, when HurricaneSandy hit, they were in despair when a100 foot oak tree landed on the roof:“The conservatory roof was severelydamaged, but unbelievably, the wallsand windows held up – something thatthe disaster site surveyor couldn'tbelieve. Determined to have her conservatoryroof re-built with exactly the samequality, Susan sourced the conservatorywall components back to the Burnley-based manufacturer, and emailedNetwork VEKA with a plea for help inlocating someone in the New Jerseyarea that could help them.VEKAEnquiry No.492 . www.mclink.co.uk/717-492

High top flex and flexiwall -two new products Colt Cowls is a name that is widelyrecognised throughout the industry, andsince the first Colt Cowl was inventedin 1931, the focus has always been onquality and value for money. Little haschanged today. Colt Cowls continues toprovide high quality products for allapplications and the company has justlaunched two new products – the HighTop Flex and Flexiwall chimney liner.The High Top Flex cowl is a newproduct which fixes directly on tochimney liner doing away with the needto remove the chimney pot. Available inthe popular High Top version this top

quality product is made entirely fromstainless steel and is powder coated ina terracotta finish. Its robust baseenables it to be centred easily on achimney pot making it hugely attractiveto installers. COLT COWLS

Memco supporting peoplewith disabilities throughKanchi100Lift safety company supplies freeinduction loop via scheme to makebusinesses more inclusiveMemco (www.memco.co.uk), theleading provider of lift safety andcommunication systems, is supporting

an initiative designed to make Irish businesses more inclusive of people withdisabilities. In partnership with Sharkey Lifting (www.sharkey.ie), Memco hassupplied a free induction loop to Dublin City Library & Archive, the first participantof the Kanchi100 (http://kanchinetwork.com/kanchi-100/) scheme to approachthe two companies. Kanchi100 requires businesses to commit to making onechange that will have a positive impact on people with disabilities, whether theyare customers or employees.MEMCO

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