The UK has received strong criticism for the high levels of illegally sourced imported timber circulating within the UK market. New European timber legislation being launched in March aims to stop the trade of illegally felled timber entering the EU. The WWF and Friends of the Earth have declared the UK as the largest market for illegally logged timber in Europe, with up to two thirds of tropical timber imports reportedly coming from illegal logging. With the European Union’s Timber Regulation (EUTR) coming into force on the 3rd March 2013 any importers, manufacturers and distributors, placing timber or timber products made from illegally harvested timber on the market in the EEA (European Economic Area) will be committing a criminal offence which could result in heavy fines, stock seizures and the suspension of trading rights. In line with the EUTR, operators - those who place products on the ‘market’ for the first time - have to implement a due diligence system in accordance with the regulation. NEW OFFICE FOR BAKEWELL SHOW DESIGNERS PAGE 03 RODECA HELPS LICA ROLL OUT A BREEAM HE OUTSTANDING RATING PAGE 17 www.mcdermottpublishing.com A McDermott Publication SELF-BUILDERS TURN TO STYROFOAM FOR ECO HOUSE PAGE 14 BONINGALE LAUNCH NEW PLANTS FOR WILDLIFE CATALOGUE PAGE 38 NEWS SCHOOL GETS ‘A’ FOR ECO WITH DIMPLEX HEAT PUMP PAGE 08 ALU-TIMBER EFT CURTAIN WALLING PAGE 17 SWISH BUILDING PRODUCTS REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR PAGE 37 ISG Set To Start ISG is due to imminently commence work on the £27 million project to re-clad the 13- storey East Wing building on the St Thomas’ Hospital site in central London. The project was procured via a high-profile RIBA Competition to select an architect and main contractor team that could transform the poorly performing building with a modern cladding solution to enhance its environmental performance, upgrade facilities for patients and staff, and dramatically improve the building’s aesthetics on the London skyline. In 2010, the RIBA Competition was won by the ISG and Hopkins Architects team and work to re- clad the building is now set to start on site. Situated opposite the Houses of Parliament, the East Wing is a prominent landmark on the South Bank, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust sought to appoint a team with the vision to provide a high quality design that would further enhance the Trust’s reputation for excellence in healthcare provision. The ISG and Hopkins team are working closely with Arup, the design and engineering consultancy, which is managing the structural, MEP, façade, fire and acoustic engineering services for the project. Together they have developed an elegant re-cladding solution for the East Wing that features a new glazed external envelope creating two new triangular atria, transforming the appearance and improving functionality of the building. The design solves the historic water penetration problems that have blighted the 1960s structure, while providing additional patient lift capacity in the new atrium above the building’s northern courtyard. Sustainability and environmental performance are key aspects of the ISG and Hopkins Architects solution, and the re-clad design incorporates a range of passive controls to maintain comfortable ambient temperatures within the building. The atria roofs will be constructed from ETFE cushions in a diamond configuration to shade direct sunlight from the south, whilst permitting softer indirect light from the north to naturally illuminate the internal space. New steelwork, hung from the roof, will support single glazing on the western façade, with aluminium ventilation louvers at the top and bottom of each panel to naturally ventilate the buffer zone between the existing and new envelope. Additional high level timber solar shading panels will reduce solar gain, while maintaining views across the River Thames to the House of Parliament. The East Wing is located at the heart of the St Thomas’ Hospital campus and currently houses cardiology services, two intensive care units and admission wards. The building has a 200 bed capacity alongside clinical suites and offices, teaching facilities and ancillary plant and storage areas. Throughout the duration of the project, all of these facilities will remain fully operational. ISG’s Stuart Deverill, managing director – London, commented: “The procurement route specified for the delivery of this project highlights the key emphasis that Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust placed on the architectural merit and functional design excellence of the envelope solution. Winning the RIBA Competition, from an extremely strong shortlist, recognises the innovation and imagination jointly invested through our collaborative partnership. We are delighted to be bringing to site a transformational project that will not only enhance the Trust’s global reputation, but also the experience of patients and staff for many years to come.” ROOFLIGHT AND SKYLIGHT FROM REFLEX March/April 2013 £4.50 Promoting energy efficient, healthy & sustainable building products for the construction industry PAGE 12 TRANSFORMATIONAL ST THOMAS’ East Wing Project New findings increase pressure on UK Timber Market to support sustainable sourcing Continued Page 02
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The UK has received strongcriticism for the high levels ofillegally sourced imported timbercirculating within the UK market.New European timber legislationbeing launched in March aims tostop the trade of illegally felledtimber entering the EU.
The WWF and Friends of the Earthhave declared the UK as the largest
market for illegally logged timberin Europe, with up to two thirds oftropical timber imports reportedlycoming from illegal logging.
With the European Union’s TimberRegulation (EUTR) coming intoforce on the 3rd March 2013 anyimporters, manufacturers anddistributors, placing timber ortimber products made from
illegally harvested timber on themarket in the EEA (EuropeanEconomic Area) will be committinga criminal offence which couldresult in heavy fines, stock seizuresand the suspension of tradingrights.
In line with the EUTR, operators -those who place products on the‘market’ for the first time - have toimplement a due diligence systemin accordance with the regulation.
NEW OFFICE FOR BAKEWELLSHOW DESIGNERS PAGE 03
RODECA HELPS LICA ROLL OUTA BREEAM HE OUTSTANDINGRATING PAGE 17
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BONINGALE LAUNCH NEWPLANTS FOR WILDLIFECATALOGUE PAGE 38
NEWSSCHOOL GETS ‘A’ FORECO WITH DIMPLEXHEAT PUMP PAGE 08
ALU-TIMBER EFTCURTAIN WALLING
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SWISH BUILDINGPRODUCTS REDUCESCARBON FOOTPRINTFOR FOURTHCONSECUTIVE YEAR
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ISG Set To StartISG is due to imminentlycommence work on the £27million project to re-clad the 13-storey East Wing building on theSt Thomas’ Hospital site in centralLondon. The project was procuredvia a high-profile RIBACompetition to select an architectand main contractor team thatcould transform the poorlyperforming building with amodern cladding solution toenhance its environmentalperformance, upgrade facilities forpatients and staff, anddramatically improve thebuilding’s aesthetics on theLondon skyline.
In 2010, the RIBA Competitionwas won by the ISG and HopkinsArchitects team and work to re-clad the building is now set tostart on site. Situated opposite theHouses of Parliament, the EastWing is a prominent landmark onthe South Bank, and Guy’s and StThomas’ NHS Foundation Trustsought to appoint a team with thevision to provide a high qualitydesign that would further enhancethe Trust’s reputation forexcellence in healthcare provision.
The ISG and Hopkins team areworking closely with Arup, thedesign and engineeringconsultancy, which is managingthe structural, MEP, façade, fireand acoustic engineering servicesfor the project. Together they havedeveloped an elegant re-claddingsolution for the East Wing thatfeatures a new glazed externalenvelope creating two newtriangular atria, transforming theappearance and improvingfunctionality of the building. Thedesign solves the historic waterpenetration problems that haveblighted the 1960s structure, whileproviding additional patient liftcapacity in the new atrium abovethe building’s northern courtyard.
Sustainability and environmentalperformance are key aspects of theISG and Hopkins Architectssolution, and the re-clad design
incorporates a range of passivecontrols to maintain comfortableambient temperatures within thebuilding. The atria roofs will beconstructed from ETFE cushionsin a diamond configuration toshade direct sunlight from thesouth, whilst permitting softerindirect light from the north tonaturally illuminate the internalspace.
New steelwork, hung from theroof, will support single glazingon the western façade, withaluminium ventilation louvers atthe top and bottom of each panelto naturally ventilate the bufferzone between the existing andnew envelope. Additional high
level timber solar shading panelswill reduce solar gain, whilemaintaining views across theRiver Thames to the House ofParliament.
The East Wing is located at theheart of the St Thomas’ Hospitalcampus and currently housescardiology services, two intensivecare units and admission wards.The building has a 200 bedcapacity alongside clinical suitesand offices, teaching facilities andancillary plant and storage areas.Throughout the duration of theproject, all of these facilities willremain fully operational.
ISG’s Stuart Deverill, managing
director – London, commented:“The procurement route specifiedfor the delivery of this projecthighlights the key emphasis thatGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHSFoundation Trust placed on thearchitectural merit and functionaldesign excellence of the envelopesolution. Winning the RIBACompetition, from an extremelystrong shortlist, recognises theinnovation and imaginationjointly invested through ourcollaborative partnership. We aredelighted to be bringing to site atransformational project that willnot only enhance the Trust’sglobal reputation, but also theexperience of patients and staff formany years to come.”
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New findings increase pressure on UK TimberMarket to support sustainable sourcing
IN THIS ISSUE New findings increasepressure on UK TimberMarket to supportsustainable sourcingContinued from front coverThe advantage of Oriented StrandBoard (OSB) from the UK andIreland is that it is made fromwood harvested in the UK andIreland which can be consideredas low risk due to a longestablished system of fellingregulation. Therefore compliancewith the EUTR will be relatively
simple. However, differentcountries throughout the worldmay be considered to be higherrisk and therefore operatorsimporting timber and timberproducts from these areas willhave to ensure that a robust duediligence system is in place.Alastair Kerr, Director General forthe Wood Panel IndustriesFederation and spokesperson forthe JOSB Done campaign,comments:“JOSB Done welcomes the timelyfindings from the WWF andFriends of the Earth and it is nowup to the industry to respond to
the EUTR. OSB is manufacturedin the UK and Ireland and hasbeen FSC certified for many yearsand can therefore be regarded assustainable, traceable andcontaining wood from a low risksource.”The JOSB Done campaign topromote the benefits andapplications of OSB is supportedby the WPIF, manufacturersNorbord and SmartPly and resinsupplier Huntsman.Web: www.JOSBdone.com
Experts will present theirevidence to the APPG for EBECommission of Inquiry made upof members of both Houses ofParliament, senior members of theconstruction professions and keyinfluencers and decision makersin other aspects of society. TheCommission will be chaired byOliver Colvile MP. Othermembers are: Peter Aldous MP,John Alker, Sir John Armitt CBE,Patrick Bellew, Peter BonfieldOBE, The Earl of Lytton (ViceChair), Jack Pringle, Rt. Hon. NickRaynsford MP (Vice Chair),Andrew Stunell MP, LordTeverson.
Buildings account for nearly 50%of all carbon dioxide emissionsand reducing the carbon footprintof our new and existing buildingsis vital if the UK is to reach itsambitious carbon reduction
targets. In the last five years theUK government and the EU hasintroduced a raft of legislation tofurther these aims. This includesthe code for sustainable homes,more stringent buildingregulations and the Green Deal -the instrument intended to kickstart a revolution in retrofitting.
The first session of theCommission will be held onMonday 15th April 2013 with theRoyal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS), NEES (NaturalEnergy Efficient Sustainable) andUK Green Building Council(UKGBC) presenting evidence.This will be followed by sessionson 22nd April, 29th April and13th May 2013. The report isexpected to be published in thesummer.
This will be the Committee'ssecond report. In September 2012it published A better deal forpublic building, which set out anumber of measures forimproving constructionprocurement, including adoptingthe 2012 ConstructionCommitments on all publicbuilding projects over £100m.
The Construction IndustryCouncil acts as Secretariat to theGroup.
All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the BuiltEnvironment Inquiry into Sustainable Construction and the GreenDeal – Commission Members and Evidence Sessions Announced
BRE begins majornew researchproject intoBritain’s homes
BRE has been appointed to carry out a major newresearch project to understand heat losses in theseven million solid wall homes in Great Britain.
The project, funded by the Department of Energy &Climate Change, will consider how these walls areperforming before and after insulation. The energyuse behaviour of occupants and the accuracy oftechniques for measuring heat losses will also beexamined.
John Riley, BRE’s Director of Housing StockPerformance said: “Solid wallhomes may be significantconsumers of energy and thisproject will allow moreaccurate predictions of theenergy consumption of thesehomes and identify thepotential for energy savingsfrom solid wall insulation.”
The study includes a series oflaboratory tests and surveys onreal homes. These will aim toidentify the reasons fordifferences between the energysavings predicted, and thoseactually achieved, from solidwall insulation.
The project is expected to runfor around two and a quarteryears.
The All Party Parliamentary Committee for Excellence in the Built Environment will begintaking evidence this month for its far-reaching Commission of Inquiry into SustainableConstruction and the Green Deal. The aim of the inquiry is to determine best practice,
challenges and barriers to sustainability in the built environment.
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Recycle and Refurbishwith Rockfon
When South Tyneside Council decided torefurbish South Shields Town Hall, theyturned to Rockfon to help meet theirsustainability targets. Initially, a 350m2 areawas refurbished to create a newoccupational health centre and IT suite, andplans to fully refurbish the entire 16,000m2
building are now well underway.
“The ability to recycle existing waste wasa key factor for this project”, explainedGary Morgan, Architect for South TynesideCouncil. “Through Rockfon’s upcyclingservice, we were able to arrange for all the
existing wet felt ceiling tiles to be removed,packaged and sent to the Rockwool factoryin Wales for recycling. We then chose newRockfon Koral ceilings to meet our highperformance and aesthetic requirements forthe refurbishment.”
Two and a half pallets of competitor wetfelt waste were received at the Rockwoolfactory for upcycling into the stone woolprocess. This helped to reduce waste toland fill from the refurbishment and alsosupports the AIS Ceilings SustainabilityPartnership’s targets for finding alternateuses for waste in the ceiling industry.
Rockfon has been upcycling their ownstone wool end-of-life ceiling tiles and off-cuts for many years. But now they will alsoaccept wet felt mineral fibre ceiling tilewaste of any age, in any quantity, from anyrefurbishment project, when Rockfonproducts are installed in its place. Thisdiverts waste from landfill, helpingcontractors to meet their zero waste tolandfill targets, and also helps clientsachieve their environmental objectives.
Compriband contributes toLevel 5 homes in Darlington
The construction of a large new estate forTees Valley Housing Association inDarlington is making use of Tremcoillbruck’s Compriband, to seal the head andcill details around the window openings,in order to achieve very high standards of
weather-tightness and thermalperformance.
Beaumont Hill is the site of a formerprimary school where Southdale is nearingcompletion of 106 dwellings, built to Level3 and Level 5 of the Code for SustainableHomes.
Compriband, a compressible sealantproduct was specified by the Durhambased developer in conjunction with theaward winning architectural practice ofJane Darbyshire and John Kendall Ltd. TheCompriband TP500 is installed above andbelow the windows to take up anymovement as the buildings’ timber framesinevitably move due to shrinkage.
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New offices for BakewellShow OrganisersThe Bakewell Agricultural &Horticultural Society has a superb newfacility which meets the needs of staff,directors and the various BakewellShow committees, beginning a newchapter in the story of one of the oldestand greenest agricultural events.
Affectionately known as ‘the chickenshed’ the 60-year-old wooden offices
used to organise and manage theBakewell Show had deteriorated sobadly they were becoming unusable.Although replacement offices on theshowground were proposed in 2008and plans drawn up, the project wasconsidered too expensive and shelved.
Pinelog, who specialise inarchitecturally designed leisurebuildings has its offices and factory justunder a mile away, so the Societyrealised that if anyone could help themwith a new building and bring it in onbudget, Pinelog could. The plans were
passed to Pinelog who, rather than costout existing plans, submittedalternative proposals. These were for acontemporary structure which reflectedthe traditional agricultural roots of theshow. It would be built using locallabour and locally sourced ‘green’materials to minimise the carbonfootprint. Most importantly, Pinelog’sproposals meant that new offices couldbe built for half the cost of the originalscheme.
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All Round Insulationfrom CellectaCellecta manufacture an extensive range ofenvironmentally friendly acoustic andthermal insulation solutions for new buildand refurbishment developments. Whetheryou need to insulate a basement, swimmingpool, or inverted roof, Cellecta’s highperformance extruded polystyrenes havebeen engineered to meet the strength, water
resistance and thermalrequirements of thesespecialist applications. Flooroverlay treatments such asScreedBoard have also beendeveloped to deliverexcellent under floor heatingperformance on groundfloors, and when installed ona separating timber floor areRobust Detail E-FT-5 and E-FT-6 compliant, providingsubstantial under floorheating and sound proofing
benefits. Part E compliant solutions havebeen developed for all types of floor andwall applications, solutions include theUK’s no.1 under screed acoustic layerYELOfon HD10+, which featuresproprietary Robust Detail E-FC-5. To findout more about Cellecta insulationsolutions, visit www.cellecta.co.uk, callCellecta on 08456 71-71-74 or download theCellecta app via the app store.
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Levolux leads the way at BrooklandsVelocity is a new £15 million speculativeoffice development in Weybridge, whichcombines inspirational design withoperational efficiency, thanks to a host ofcutting-edge features, including aninnovative Solar Shading solution fromLevolux.The BREEAM ‘excellent’ rateddevelopment is encased by glazed curtainwalling, with clear and fritted glass appliedacross all elevations. To offset the risk ofexcessive solar heat gain Levolux wasinvited to develop a comprehensiveexternal Solar Shading solution comprisingits popular Infiniti® Fin system, along withits Contour Screening Louvres.Along the development’s main south-eastfacing elevation is an extended array ofhorizontal diamond-shaped Fins, arrangedvertically into two large stacks set in front
of two glazed atriums. Levolux’s InfinitiFin system provided the optimum BriseSoleil configuration as it features uniqueconcealed fixings, allowing Fins to appearcontinuous and uninterrupted across eachelevation.
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The A. Proctor Grouprecently donated 10 rolls oftheir high specificationpitched roof underlay,Roofshield, to renovate TheMeal Mill on the ScottishIsle of Raasay.The refurbishment of theold Mill will help to sustainand develop both theeconomy and culturalheritage of the remoteisland of Raasay.
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Community sports centre installsspecialist renewable heating technologyA community sports centre inStockport is believed to be among thefirst in the country to install specialistrenewable heating technology in itsclub house, after it was awarded£70,000 in grants.
Burnage Rugby Football Club, inHeaton Mersey, will have heatedchanging rooms for the first time afterinstalling an Ecodan® PUHZ 14kW airto water monobloc heat pump, andthe hot water for showers is nowprovided by an Ecodan CAHV 43kWair to water monobloc heat pump.Both air source heat pumps will bepartly powered by photovoltaic cellsfrom the Low Carbon EnergyCompany, which have been fitted tothe roof.
As well as an increase in comfortinside the clubhouse in the last sixweeks, the club is already reporting a
dramatic drop in fuel bills.
Club member Stuart Hogg explained:“We had an electric hot air systembefore and it wasn’t very effective. Ourbills had reached £15,000 a year, andthey were only going in one direction.“We looked at the options andalthough they did require some capitalinvestment, we knew they wouldprove their worth in the long-term sowe applied for grants.“We were looking for a solution thatreduced our carbon footprint, but ourprimary objective was to reduce ourbills because we want to make ourclub as affordable as possible to the10,000 people who come through thedoors each year.”
The Ecodan CAHV system, which hasbeen approved by the MicrogenerationCertification Scheme, uses advancedair source heat pump technology to
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Armstrong’s peerlessrecycling schemes turnothers green with envyArmstrong Ceilings has taken itsrecycling schemes to new heights byextending them to include non-Armstrong tiles.
Armstrong World Industries iscelebrating the 10th anniversary of the
launch of its award-winning ceilingsrecycling schemes with a series ofsignificant developments that trulyplace the programme at the forefrontin the UK.
Among other initiatives, Armstrongnow pledges to recycle non-Armstrong ceiling tiles, enablingcontractors to make even moresubstantial savings on waste disposalcosts - some £120 on each skipcontaining 250m2 of old ceiling tiles.
The primary aged population is at the highest it hasbeen for 50 years, an increase that is unlikely tosubside, with primary schools expected to face afurther 18% rise in pupils by 2020. Discussing theconcept of an expansion, head teacher Jane Girle wasadamant that any new building was aestheticallypleasing and a mirror image of the main schoolbuilding. The other primary objective was to ensurethat the building conformed to the eco-friendlyphilosophy of the school. Fortunately, the highlyreceptive architects listened and worked alongsidethe school to produce a new ‘sustainable’ buildingfit for teaching in the 21st century.
Anne Sheridan, the business manager of the school,made this statement regarding why the new buildingwas named ‘The Tree House’: “Sustainability is a veryprominent ethos throughout our school; it issomething that we try to inform all of our studentsabout.
We are happy to announce that we are the first schoolin Slough to get a green flag rating; this was one ofthe key incentives behind the name. Another factoris that the school is immersed in nature, entirelysurrounded by trees...so it simply seemedapplicable.”
The school opted for a modular building because itrequired an increased capacity in a short space oftime; furthermore, the cost of the build wasinherently far less than that of regular construction.Anne Sheridan also informs us that a great deal ofresearch went into the building: Word of mouthspeaks volumes, and through a continuedcorrespondence with other schools in Slough wefound that one name featured heavily, that name wasWernick. we visited other schools that had recentlyexpanded to take a look at the work that had takenplace and were very impressed with the results.”
Constructing 3 new classrooms, together with twobreakout rooms, Wernick, in conjunction with theappointed architects and the school’s own consultantcleverly utilised the space so as to not encroach onthe outdoor areas and playing fields. The cedarwooden cladding was matched carefully to theexisting building and the roof of the new buildingwas in line with the first floor of the main building.
The classrooms themselves are bright, airy and wellventilated with air-conditioning. The new building
does not appear to be out of place and blends ineffortlessly with the whole school environment. Thecolour of the walls and carpets match the currentschool décor and the children in the Tree House donot feel segregated in any way from the mainbuilding.
The construction was seamless – the modularbuildings were delivered over a period of two days,and then the finishing work began in earnest. Theconstruction team were unobtrusive, and the noiselevels were kept to a minimum and did not impacton the teaching and learning of the school.All of the staff are delighted with the new buildingand the classrooms; so much so that the school iscurrently in talks with SBC regarding a phase 2expansion. All of the teachers conveyed a desire tomove into the new building as soon as possible,expressing how much they believed it was in sync interms of design, and welcoming the integration ofstate of the art ICT and air-con.
About Wernick Buildings Ltd:Wernick Buildings Ltd are leaders in the design,manufacture and sale of quality modularaccommodation, specialising in steel frame buildings.
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Penn Wood Primary & NurserySchool branches out with new
building 'The Tree House'
In line with the eco-friendly ethos of PennWood Primary and Nursery School (PWS)based in Slough, the school has called in the services ofWernick to produce a buildingto meet their ‘sustainable’ themed criteria, a building justly called ‘The Tree House’.
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North Devon
Wernick modular buildingsWhen cost-effectiveness, a tight delivery and minimum disruption are top priorities
The Ofsted inspection report on St Giles-on-the-Heath School in Devondescribed it as “an outstanding and very special little school”.
The three modules for the school’s new pre-school building were craned inover three hours one morning. Finishing work on the site took just eightweeks, giving an on-site construction time that was dramatically less thantraditional build and without the noise, intrusion and disruption thattraditional techniques bring with them. The exterior of Wernick modularbuildings can be finished to suit our clients’ budgets and aesthetic choice. St Giles School’s new building is clad in Siberian Larch, a sustainable woodthat complements the school’s environment.
Charlotte McCarroll, the unit’s manager and teacher said, “This building islight years away from our previous accommodation”.
With the addition of this new purpose-designed building, St Giles Schoolexperienced a period of great positive change, of which Wernick Buildings
were proud to be part.
Available for sale, lease or hire, Wernick buildings comewith a complete design and build package. Ask for yourcopy of our Modular Buildings brochure now.Ask for acopy of our brochure and DVD and open your eyes tomodular building.
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ISO-Chemie tape seals it atnew Bath technology college
ISO-Chemie's high performance expandingfoam sealing tape has been specified for aninnovative low carbon technology collegein Bath.
The ISO BLOCO One tape has beenspecified to provide a high performanceairtight, acoustic and thermal interior andexterior seal between the ModCell® straw-filled, cassette-style prefabricated panelsused in the construction of the new twostorey 1,200 sq m Nucleus building teachingblock at the Hayesfield Girls' School.
The Nucleus building incorporates a layoutof labs and classrooms arranged around asuper lab and double-height learningresource centre to allow the school to extendits provision of science teaching.
Sustainability was a key driver of theproject, which demonstrates the benefits ofthe straw bale cladding system to eliminatethe need for a separate structural frame andincrease the speed of build on site throughoff-site pre-fabrication methods
ModCell® has been used to build the super-insulated structure to the highest ecologicalstandards using thermally efficient, 48cmthick, prefabricated straw bale wall panels.These utilise the excellent thermal insulationqualities of straw bale and hemp basedprefabricated panels to allow super-insulated, high-performance, low energy‘passive' buildings to be constructed usingrenewable, locally sourced, carbonsequestering materials.
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Built on the site of the former LewishamBridge Primary School, the new PrendergastVale College caters for all ages, from nurseryto 16, with a capacity of 835 made up of 25
full-time nursery, 210 primary and 600secondary pupils.
The original school building which receivedGrade II Listing “as an outstanding exampleof Edwardian school architecture”, withEnglish Heritage particularly praising itsinterior, has been carefully incorporated intothe overall design and now provides theCollege’s imposing main entrance,Reception, Library, Art Department andSculpture Garden, linking seamlessly withits contemporary surroundings.
The building needed sympatheticrefurbishment, particularly the imposingsingle glazed windows which presented asignificant challenge for the College’s energyefficiency targets. As secondary glazing is areversible adaptation acceptable to heritagebodies and can markedly improve windowinsulation levels, HKR Architects togetherwith main contractor Costain’s sub-contractor Lucas Fit Out, consulted with
Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer andmanufacturer of secondary glazing systems.Selectaglaze proposed a range of treatmentsthat complemented the designs of theexisting windows whilst providing accessfor ventilation and cleaning. Low emissivityglass was recommended as it can reduceheat loss through traditional windows byup to 60%. High performance seals werealso recommended in order to markedlyreduce draughts.
Selectaglaze installed nearly 200 secondarywindows, mostly vertical sash, some witharched heads. All were finished in whitepowder paint.
An additional bonus from the installationof secondary windows is the high levels ofnoise insulation, typically 40-45dB. The largeairy rooms now provide a comfortable,draught-free, quiet environment, conduciveto learning.
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James Jones Timber SystemsDesign EC5 Compliant RoofEngineered timber manufacturer JamesJones Timber Systems has successfullycompleted a fully EC5 compliant roof for aschool in Scunthorpe, designed usingin–house software. This is significant
because while BS 5268 Part 2 is stilloperational, most publiclyprocured projects in the UKalready require design to Eurocodestandards.This large scale project, valued at£3m, was 65.1m long and 37.5mwide and required 1710 UKmanufactured, FSC registered, JJI-Joists. Its sheer scale hadimplications for both manufactureand supply of the roof, so thestructure was fabricated in six
sections with every joist cut and numbered,to ease construction.Engineering Manager Ross Browncommented: “We’re delighted how well oursoftware performed and how smoothlyconstruction went on site.” � enquiry 113
UK Plasterboardmanufacturers movetowards zero waste
The UK’s plasterboardmanufacturers, represented bythe Gypsum ProductsDevelopment Association(GPDA), are continuing to play akey role towards the objective ofzero plasterboard waste sent tolandfill.
During 2012, British Gypsum,Knauf, and Siniat (formerlyLafarge Plasterboard) continuedprogress against key targets in theAshdownAgreement, a voluntaryinitiative on plasterboard recyclingsigned by GPDA members, andsupported by WRAP (Waste andResources Action Programme)and the Department forEnvironment, Food and RuralAffairs. Among the headlinefigures reported by the GPDA for2012 are the results for productionwaste sent to landfill by the UK’sthree major gypsum board andplaster manufacturers. Havingdropped from 6,300 tonnes in 2007to zero tonnes in 2011, thiscategory of waste remained at
zero tonnes in 2012.
During 2012, the quantity ofplasterboard recycled bymanufacturers into newplasterboard, was up on theprevious year by 10% to 68,988tonnes compared with 62,750tonnes in 2011. The total for all‘environmentally beneficial’applications, as defined by theEnvironment Agency was evenmore impressive, calculated at95,238 tonnes or 45.4%, showingvery encouraging progresstowards the AshdownAgreement’s target of 50% by2015. GPDA Secretary, CrispinDunn-Meynell, comments: “Thetarget assumes that 25% ofplasterboard waste recycled byspecialist recyclers is from newconstruction, which we believe isa conservative assessment as thisis the ‘cleanest’ waste andtherefore the easiest to recover andrecycle.”
Originally initiated in 2007, the
Ashdown Agreement wasupdated in 2011 to extendplasterboard recycling targetsbeyond the earlier agreement’s2010 deadlines, and to set a newlong term objective of zeroplasterboard waste to landfill by2025. Continuing efforts by theGPDA’s UK members haveresulted in year on year increasesin plasterboard recycling, saysCrispin Dunn-Meynell. Hecomments: “Initiatives such as“take-back” schemes, wherebycontractors can returnplasterboard waste tomanufacturers rather than sendingit to landfill, have provedparticularly successful. The GPDAis also working with otherstakeholders, through itsparticipation in the PlasterboardSustainability Partnership, intackling waste throughout thesupply chain, advising customerson good waste practice andefficient design.”
Altro’s latest safety flooring systems offerthe choice of adhered or adhesive-freeflooring in a new and varied palette of 42colours, giving even greater flexibility anda truly sustainable option.
Altro Walkway™ 20 andAltro XpressLay™now share an enhanced palette of 23 coloursincluding plain and chipped options. NewAltro Walkway Plus™ andAltro XpressLay
Plus™ bring a new dimension to thecollections, and are ideal for publiclocations. They share a fresh, non-sparkle,non-industrial palette of 19 new colours fora warm contemporary look, even in largeareas.Specifiers can choose from the sharedcolour palettes, then decide whether toadhere the safety flooring in the traditionalmanner or to loose lay it. They can also
combine the ranges. The new colourpalettes have been designed to complementother Altro safety flooring ranges includingAltro Aquarius, Altro Suprema II andAltroUnity, plus Altro Whiterock wall claddingfor a fully integrated system.
Altro Walkway is a hugely popular, hard-wearing 2mm safety flooring providinglifelong slip and abrasion resistance.Additional benefits include PURcleanability plus superior chemical andindentation resistance, which contribute toexcellent product durability. Altro Walkwayboasts superior slip resistance, with resultsof 36 and above on the pendulum testthroughout the lifetime of the product. It isalso available in a static dissipative option.Altro Walkway Plus shares all theseattributes, plus the new dimension ofsparkle-free, non-industrial colours takingit into new areas.
The Altro XpressLay system is the world’sfirst adhesive-free safety floor and offersunrivalled sustainability credentials. Itcontains recycled material, is 100%recyclable post-installation and can be liftedand reused after the initial installation.Altro XpressLay is a highly durable, slip-resistant 2mm safety floor with PURcleanability, ideal for highly-trafficked areas.It is installed using Altro LooseLay™double-sided tape, which is speciallyformulated to work with the underside ofthe flooring, ensuring conformity withAltro’s 10 year warranty for peace of mind.
As well as its excellent environmentalcredentials, Altro XpressLay can save timeand money as it can be applied to newconcrete floors with up to 97% relativehumidity and on problem surfaces such asexisting tiles or flaky paint. With surface
damp-proof membrane needed and noadhesive to cure, the floor can be weldedthe same day and walked on straight away.
Additionally, Altro XpressLay can beinstalled in applications where adheredsafety flooring is inappropriate, such ashistorical and listed buildings. It is alsoideal for temporary installations such asexhibitions or portacabins as it can be easilyremoved, and reused, post-installation.
Altro XpressLay Plus shares all theseattributes, plus the new dimension ofsparkle-free, non-industrial colours takingit into new areas.
The Altro XpressLay system achieves thehighest possible BRE Global genericenvironment ratings of A+/A in the majorbuilding applications of Health, Education,Retail and Commercial (full details atwww.thegreenguide.org).Web: www.altro.com
To glue or not to gluecolourful green choices from Altro
Tuscan flooringmeets the trendfor sustainabilityand longevityIDS’s Tuscan wood flooringrange answers the need forsustainability and longevityoffering the assurance offirst class environmentaland warranty credentials.
All products within theTuscan engineered flooringrange are 100% FSCcertified – theinternationally recognisedstandard which guaranteesthat the timber is harvestedfrom responsibly managedforests. Tuscan also prides
itself on fully vetting allsuppliers of the imber usedwithin its products toensure sustainability atevery level. Underscoringits sustainability credentials,a new tree is also plantedfor every pack of flooringsold. This scheme is part ofa renewable forestryprogramme which Tuscanprides itself on being partof. The Tuscan Eliteengineered range is alsoconstructed from oakthroughout with at least75% of the oak used for itsbase being from recycledoak off cuts making it moreecologically friendly whilstalso reducing its carbonfootprint. The Tuscan
portfolio now offers 47flooring effects in total,subdivided into nineteenTuscan solid wood, twelveTuscan engineered woodand the new sixteen effectsin Tuscan Elite.
TARKETTsaves tonnes
FLOORING specialistTarkett sent less than one percent of its waste to landfill in
2012 according to figuresrecently released by
the company.
FORBO LAUNCHES THE NEXTGENERATION OF MARMOLEUM
Forbo Flooring Systemshas launched the Next
Generation of Marmoleum,its largest ever linoleum
collection, giving specifiersaccess to a fascinating
world of colour and designand offering floor
coverings to complementand enhance the interiorsof the buildings of today
and tomorrow.
Next Generation Marmoleumcombines design, ecological andeconomic values that help bringmodern architecture to life. Itspure, natural characteristics makeit ideal for specifiers seeking ahigh quality, long-lasting floorcovering solution, as part of asustainable building design. Madefrom 97% natural raw materials,72% rapidly renewable and 43%recycled content, Marmoleum hasa proven low environmentalimpact production process,according to independent LifeCycle Assessment criteria.
Next Generation Marmoleumcomprises four new collections,delivering new design directionswith a wide choice of colourcombinations for rich, warm,refined and contemporary looks.
The Marbled Collection includesstimulating new brights andbolds, while the Solid range hasbeen substantially extended tooffer an extensive choice ofunderstated, neutral colourwayoptions. The Linear range makesfor a strong design statement,
hereas the Patterned Collectionincludes both stunningmonochromatic tones and moreoutspoken colours for playfulcombinations.
The breadth of shades available isunrivalled. The Marmoleumcolour spectrum is unique due tothe manufacturing process thatsubtly creates the structure of thedesign, continually fashioningrandom, all-over patterns thatnever show any repeat.
With a life expectancy of at least30 years, Next GenerationMarmoleum now includesTopshield2, a double layer water-based finish, deliveringexceptional floor performance.This unique finish provides ahighly effective protection againstscuffing and dirt, whilst offeringeffective resistance to stains andchemicals, resulting in reducedcleaning and maintenancerequirements.
Angus Fotheringhame, GeneralManager at Forbo FlooringSystems comments: “The classicsurface of Marmoleum is evenmore relevant today as a result ofits authenticity and versatility. It’sa product with a rich heritage anda bright sustainable future. Bychoosing Marmoleum you createbetter environments today,tomorrow, forever.”
For more information please visitwww.forbo-flooring.co.uk/NGM
Subtle tones in the Solids Collection Bold colourways and designs from theMarbled Collection
Marmoleum Piano from the Patterned Collection
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Striato from the Linear Collection
Keeping your airhealthy withTaylor Adhesive
As flooring contractors areaware, end users havebecome more consciousabout having sustainable
products used in theirproperties. TaylorAdhesives supports thischange by offering the onlyMS glue product that isG R E E N G U A R D ®approved.
The GREENGUARD®Certification identifiesinterior products andmaterials that have lowchemical emissions toimprove air quality andminimal odour. Achievingthe GREENGUARD®Certification providesmanufacturers thecredibility that they supplysustainable products thatwill benefit the end user.Available exclusively from
Osmo UK, Taylor’s range ofMS adhesives are the onlyglue products of their typeto have been granted third-party certification.
“Alongside the need foreco-friendly products, it iscrucial for contractors toconsider the long-termaspects of the materials andtools they use to installflooring,” Steve Grimwood,Osmo UK’s ManagingDirector. “By abiding to thestrict GREENGUARD®requirements.
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In total the company recycled more than500 tonnes of the waste produced at its UKmanufacturing facility in Lenham, Kent.Tarkett has long been a pioneer ofsustainable flooring, having introduced itsfirst recycling initiatives back in 1957.
David Jenner, production director atTarkett, said: “We take recycling andsustainability very seriously at Tarkett soI’m proud to be able to announce suchimpressive figures.
“We’ve worked hard to introducerecycling procedures that were easy tofollow and maintain and it’s paiddividends. It shows our commitment torecycling and sustainability beyond justthe cost saving initiatives.”
As well as recycling, Tarkett has installedenergy meters to map usage and reduceconsumption. This has resulted in old,high consumption equipment beingreplaced and new energy efficient lightingbeing installed.
Kent County Council has already giventhe changes its stamp of approval.
David said: “We’ve made some excellentphysical changes to the site’s infrastructureto improve its environmental compliance.The local council which oversees our IPPCpermit has given us very positive auditingfeedback.”
This year the company, whichmanufactures two million square metresof flooring per year, aims to maintain itszero waste to landfill approach and recyclemore of its oil by-products.
David said: “Every year we look at whatwe can do to ensure we continue toproduce one of the most sustainable
flooring products on the market so have someambitious plans for 2013.”
Reusable waste includes homogeneous andheterogeneous vinyl, luxury vinyl tiles, PVCsports floors, welding rods and roll. Tarkettcan even supply a certificate confirming theamount of waste that was recycled.
For more information call Tarkett CustomerServices Department on 01622 854040 oremail [email protected].
Kawneer helps a newacademy achieveBREEAM ExcellentGlazing systems from Kawneerhave been used on a BREEAMExcellent academy
Architectural aluminium systemsfrom Kawneer have helped a newacademy achieve a BREEAMExcellent rating and a host ofsustainability and design awards.
Kawneer’s AA®100 curtainwalling (structurally siliconeglazed with 50mm sightlines),AA®601 top-hung casementwindows and AA®605low/medium-duty swing doorswere used on the £22millionBACA (Brighton AldridgeCommunity Academy).
Designed by architects FeildenClegg Bradley Studios, the sixthform entry 11 to 18 years academy
is sponsored by The AldridgeFoundation
FCBS responded to the designbrief for the proposed specialismof the Academy of Sport and itsfocus on developing students’entrepreneurial skills by creatinga series of diverse spaces and asense of spatial openness thatwould support different teachingand research methods as well as
enabling the community to feelpart of the establishment.
The spaces provide the backboneof a high-quality holistic learningatmosphere that nurtures studentsand provides an edifying andmotivating environment in whichthey flourish.
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Clearly the bestperforming glassSaint-Gobain Glass has launchedSGG COOL-LITE XTREME – anextremely selective solar controlglass.
SGG COOL-LITE XTREME is theUK’s first triple-silver solar controlglass, giving it a selectivity of 2.14– this is the ratio of visible lightagainst solar gains. In this case,SGG COOL-LITE XTREME has asolar factor of just 28%, while stillletting in a phenomenal 60% ofvisible light.
It has been designed for the highend building market wherespecifiers demand the very bestlight transmission, while stillpreventing overheating. Buildingswhich would benefit from thishigh level of solar control include:office buildings, shopping malls,industrial buildings, hotels,restaurants, schools and hospitals.It can be used in either facadeglazing or skylights.
Halo is proud tohit a new low!
The newly launched TwinSash canachieve a U-value of just 0.38.Halo's new window system isunlike anything else currentlyavailable on the UK PVC-Umarket.
The pioneering window systemsupplier has unveiled the'TwinSash' which can achieve a U-value of 0.38 W/m²K and reducenoise levels by around 50dB. Thislevel of performance is reached byusing triple-glazed, krypton-filledunits and foam-filled sections.
Amazingly, it can even achieveextremely low U values usingwhat is considered to be theindustry's most cost-effectivecombination of components; usingtwo 28mm double glazed IGUs(air filled, float glass andaluminium spacer bar) theTwinSash can still achieve animpressive U-value of just 1.2.
Rooflight andSkylight glassfromReflexAt Reflex we manufacture aselection of contemporaryand traditional rooflight andskylight products using ourspecialist roof glass units.Our specialist roof glassReflex is available in bothdouble and triple glazedformats for glazing inspecialist conservatory roofsystems as well as our ownin house roof lanterns.
Reflex has been establishedsince 2001 and has built upa strong reputation formanufacturing performanceglass and rooflights, we arehappy to sell direct to bothhome owners and roofingcontractors delivering our
products to site on our ownbranded fleet of vehiclesnationwide. Operating fromour eye catching,
Modern 20,000 square footfactory in Leicester you canbuy direct from us makinglarge savings dealing withus as the manufacturer.As a UK basedmanufacturer of both rooflantern and heat reflectiveglass units which haveproducts that are incommon use in many
industry Roof Lanterns andskylights, many websites re-sell our products and re-brand them, if in doubt buydirect from us!
Reflex Glass is a tradingname of Roof-Maker Ltdwhich manufactures highperformance double andtriple glazed units forsupply only and a range ofrooflights for flat roofs.
Retrofit Productof the Year'nomination forSystem10AluminiumBowater Architectural'sSystem10 Aluminium hasbeen shortlisted for theRetrofit Product of the YearAward at the dedicatedGreenbuild Awards.Sales and Marketing
Director Colin Torleyexplains: “We are thrilled tobe shortlisted for thisaward, as the GreenbuildAwards is the only one of itskind in the UK thatrecognises truly sustainablebuildings.
With a focus on actualmeasured performancerather than just the designintent or performancespecifications, for System10Aluminium to berecognised is a fantasticachievement.”
System10 Aluminium is arevolutionary designconcept that can bespecified for buildingsrequired to meet even themost stringent thermal andecological standards.
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The importance of sustainabilityin building is now firmlyestablished in the UK constructionindustry and as part of a corporateSchueco initiative known as‘Thinking Ahead’, Schueco UKLtd is launching two newaluminium systems, the FW 50+.SIGreen Façade and the AWS 90.SI+Green Window, that support theconcept.
Available in the UK later this year,these systems take as their startingpoint the fact that buildingsconsume about 40% of all theenergy we generate and areultimately responsible for themajority of harmful greenhousegas emissions.
Schueco’s response has beenfirstly, to increase insulation levels
still further so that both newsystems can achieve up toPassivHaus standards, thusdecreasing a building’s energyneeds dramatically.
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Self-builders turn toSTYROFOAM forsubterranean eco houseA retired couple fromNorthumberland who built ahouse of their own to be efficientto run, comfortable and carbonneutral have turned toSTYROFOAM-A extrudedpolystyrene insulation to helpthem achieve their dream.
Their so-called ‘Green House’ isbuilt on a plot of land slopingaway from what was Bryn andPam Owen’s rear garden.Planning restrictions in an Area ofOutstanding Beauty demanded adesign that would have minimalvisual impact – and the slopingsite was turned to advantage byopting for a subterranean house.
“We decided we would havenothing above the road levelwhich would not normally befound in a large country garden,”explained Pam. “We wanted tomake a minimal impact and asone as our grandsons so nicely putit, it also has the advantage thatwhen we die we will already besix foot under!”
With a design aimed at achievingstandards equivalent to Level 6 ofthe Code for Sustainable Homes –even if registration was not
mandatory for such a one-off,private dwelling – the Owensdesigned insulation, heating andlighting systems to ensure thehouse would be carbon neutral.This meant installing insulationwhich would deliver required U-values and maintain effectivethermal performance even in aharsh, underground environment.
“We decided to work to target U-values of 0.15W/m2K for surfacesnext to air and 0.2W/m2K wherethey were in the ground, as the
temperature rarely drops to -50ºCin our region and the calculatedheat requirement of 3KW couldeasily be provided by a simpleheating system,” added Bryn.
Key to achieving the U-valuetargets for the floor was below-slab insulation which needed towithstand the load of the buildingand perform in an externalenvironment. STYROFOAM-Amaterial FLOORMATE 500-Awasspecified thanks to its highcompressive strength andmoisture resistance. The Owen’sstructural engineer recommendeda thickness of 100mm to achievethe desired U-value at the sametime as meeting mechanicalstrength requirements.
External Wall InsulationKeeps GraveshamHomes WarmAnglian Building Products havebeen awarded an External WallInsulation contract for propertiesowned by Gravesham BoroughCouncil.
Gravesham Borough Council ownnearly 6000 thousand propertiesin the Gravesend area of NorthWest Kent.
The Structherm Structural PanelCage System selected incorporatesGPL125 panels, 105mm ofenhanced EPS and a silicone grainfinish. Anglian’s PVCu WhiteKnight casement windows anddoors are also to be fitted to eachproperty.
Structherm’s unique StructuralExternal Wall Insulation system isa cost effective method ofextending the life of defectivebuildings whilst also improving
the overall appearance andthermal efficiency.
“We are excited to be backworking with GraveshamBorough Council said Keith Laing,Anglian’s EWI OperationsDirector and the installation of theStructherm’s Structural CageSystem will extend the life of thesebuildings and really help toimprove their appearance andreduce residents’ energy bills.”
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Marmox multiboardwarms Rutland CottageDuring the purchase of adelightful cottage in a rurallocation in Rutland the new ownernoticed that the property seemedextremely cold. The main reasonsappeared to be the fact that hisnew home had concrete flooringon the ground floor and solidexterior walls of concrete blocksfaced with local stone throughout.To overcome the problem hedecided to line the floor and wallswith some form of insulation thatwas effective yet quick and simpleto install. After considering theoptions available he decided thatMarmox Multiboard fitted the billon both counts. Multiboard ismanufactured from extrudedpolystyrene with both faces of theboard covered with close wovenfibreglass mesh embedded in acement polymer mortar. Thiscreates a board that is lightweightyet extremely strong with a highdegree of thermal insulation [aconductivity of 0.027 watt/mK for
the technically minded] and istotally impervious to any waterpenetration from outside. ThisMarmox product is also simple tofix to solid or stud walls beingeasy to handle due to its lightweight and simply cut or sawn tothe size required usingconventional tools. In the Rutlandcottage, 50mm Multiboard waslaid on the concrete slab floors. Ontop was placed a 12mm ply layerand then low level underfloorheating before a surface layer ofstone tiles in keeping with thehouse’s appearance. In the ceilingof the ground floor 10mmMultiboard was applied betweenthe joists.
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A better way to achievethermal efficiency witha UNILIN roof
UNILIN Structural Insulated RoofPanels provide excellent thermalperformance right off plan, givingcontractors and specifiers theconfidence to meet thermalefficiency standards without over-engineering build orrefurbishment work.
Factory made and simple toinstall, UNILIN panels aresupplied in varying thickness andwith different facing materials, sothat specific U-value requirementscan be achieved. Thanks to theclose manufacturing tolerancesoffered by UNILIN panels what isdesigned on paper is upheld inconstruction, ensuring minimaluse of materials and confidence inthermal testing upon completion.
“For many developers, meetingthermal requirements often meansover engineering insulation in roofstructures, using up valuablespace and adding to materialcosts,” explains Richard Smith,UNILIN, division insulation.“With UNILIN structuralinsulated roof panels deliveringconsistent thermal performanceand avoiding the margin of errorin installation, architects,developers and contractors candesign and work with confidence,maximising roof space andminimising materialconsumption.”
JamesLatham seessales go up inFlamebreaksAs popularity of JamesLatham’s highspecification door blanks,Flamebreak, continues togrow, the UK’s largestindependent timber andpanel products distributoris now offering themdirectly from stock atevery one of its ninenationwide panel sites.Available as FSC (ForestStewardship Council), Flamebreakdoor blanks are manufacturedwith a special three layer tri-laminated hardwood timber core,which helps to eliminate gaps,rippling and telegraphing.
They are also lightweight andhave an excellent substrate foreasy machining and conversion,making them easy to handle andfix.The Flamebreak range boasts anextensive list of industryrecognised accreditations andcertifications including; BritishStandard BS476 (Part 22 1987) andBS EN1634 – 1 as well as PAS23and PAS24. Flamebreak doorblanks also hold DD171 and BSEN 1192 ratings for durability andwear and tear and have beensuccessfully tested to meet therequirements of the BWF CertifireScheme as well as attainingBMTRADAQMark.
Plus, the benefits ofthese high specificationdoor blanks don’t endthere. Flamebreakachieves U-values of
0.9/m2K for thermalinsulation as well as soundinsulation readings as high as35dB.Latham’s manager for doors,Steven Dennard, said: “Thebenefits of Flamebreak doorblanks are there for all to see.They boast a long list of technicaland environmental features andweighing in at only 31kg each fora plywood faced 2135 x 915 x44mm, means a single door blankcan easily be worked andmachined by one man.”Flamebreak door blanks are notonly technically superior but alsoaesthetically superior too and caneasily be laminated, painted orveneered.
For more information on JamesLatham, and its full door blankrange or the stringent fire,thermal and acoustic testingprocesses utilised, please phone0116 257 3415, [email protected] orvisit www.lathamtimber.co.uk
Xtratherm'sCavityTherm leads inAIMC4 'world-class'energy efficient homes
Xtratherm's innovative full fillbuilt-in wall insulationCavityTherm has been installed inCode Level 4 homes as part of the£6.4mAIMC4* project. The projectis funded by the Governmentbacked Technology StrategyBoard** - the UK's innovationagency - and five Consortiumpartners.The Consortium built 17homes that meet the energyrequirements of the Code forSustainable Homes Level 4***. Thenew homes are a testing groundfor investigating how a highlyinsulated envelope to Code Level4 energy requirements can beachieved effectively andeconomically using a fabric-first
approach. The homes vary indesign and size, and with differentfabric and product solutions.
Housebuilders Crest Nicholsonand Barratt Homes eachcommitted to building at least fourof these 'world-class' energyefficient homes. Crest Nicholsonhas built five at its Noble Parkdevelopment in Epsom andCavityTherm is installed in one ofthose units. Xtratherm alsoprovided high performanceinsulation for one of the fourhomes built by Barratt at itsMeridian Park development inCorby.
Xtratherm Sales & MarketingManager Kerry Westlake says:"The AIMC4 Consortium is thedriving force for developing andbuilding the best energy efficienthomes by utilising a fabric-firstapproach without the use ofrenewables. CavityTherm is theideal wall insulation solution tomeet Code Level 4 and keystandards such as the FabricEnergy Efficiency Standard andZero Carbon, while retainingtraditional methods ofconstruction.”
RIBA approvalfor Dow roofinsulation CPDThe Royal Institute of BritishArchitects, RIBA, has approved anew Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) onlinemodule from STYROFOAMmanufacturer Dow BuildingSolutions called “Specifyinginsulation for inverted flatroofing”.
The RIBA Online CPD offersinformation on extrudedpolystyrene products as aninsulation choice for inverted flatroofs and gives key pointers tobear in mind when reviewing U-value calculations and specifyinginsulation material for suchapplications.
“Specifying insulation for invertedflat roofing” is available to viewonline at http://www.ribacpd.com /dow-building-solutions/02540/ overview/ andis part of the RIBA CoreCurriculum. Chartered RIBAmembers are obliged to undertakea minimum of 20 of their yearly 35hours CPD from this curriculum,with two hours of CPD time ineach of ten key topics.
The new Dow Building SolutionsCPD sits within the “Designingand building it” section, and,because it is RIBA certified, isworth double points. The CPDtakes around 30 minutes tocomplete and comes withvoiceover and questionnaire.Certificates of completion are sentvia email to delegates whosuccessfully complete the moduleand questionnaire.
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Langley breaks newground with BBACertification for U valueCalculation CompetencyLangley Waterproofing SystemsLtd has become the firstwaterproofing company in the UKto be awarded a U ValueCalculation CompetencyCertificate from the British Boardof Agrement (BBA).
The national roofing andwaterproofing expert underwentrigorous testing to successfullydemonstrate its ability toaccurately and effectively calculateU Values, to be awarded theCertificate in compliance with theBBA/TMSA Scheme forCalculation Competency Part 1 –U value and condensation risk.
Langley’s receipt of the BBA’sCertificate of Competency,CS/1007-1 demonstrates its staff’scompetency in the following areas:· U-value calculations for roofs(Masonry, timber and steel) to BSEN ISO 6946: 2007, BR443:2006and BRE Digest 465:2002Condensation risk calculations forroofs (Masonry, timber and steel)to BS 5250:2011 and BS EN ISO13788:2002
As an independent authority inbuilding products and servicescertification, BBA Approval isrecognised by building control,government departments, localauthorities, architects, specifiersand industry insurers alike.
U value calculations relate to thelevels of insulation and thermalperformances of roofing systems.As these levels must comply withBuilding Regulations, they form
an essential requirement of allroofing projects, both new buildand refurbishment.
Langley’s Head of Technical JohnAustine, commented: “We aredelighted to be the firstwaterproofing company and oneof only a handful of organisationsin the UK to hold the U ValueCalculation CompetencyCertification from the BritishBoard of Agrement (BBA).
NBT’s Pavawall System used to construct UK’s first ‘CarbonNegative’ Social Housing CommunityNatural Building Technologies’(NBT’s) Pavawall system has beenused to construct the UK’s firstsocial housing community that is‘carbon negative’, SinclairMeadows in South Shields.Pavawall was selected because thenatural woodfibre-based, highperformance wall system delivershigh levels of thermal insulationand airtightness, as well asexcellent breathability, and fulfilsthe project’s requirement for
natural building products.Sinclair Meadows is acommunity of 21 homes,comprising nine three-bedroom houses and 12 two-bedroom apartments.
In response to a design brief set byenvironmental charityGroundwork South Tyneside andSouth Tyneside Council, FourHousing Group, a not-for-profithousing association, and Fitz
Architects, won the competition todesign and construct an exemplar,sustainable and affordablehousing community.
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Alumasc Meets EnvironmentalCriteria At EcoCampus, Hamilton
International ParkAlumasc’s ZinCo green roof system and Hydrotech structural waterproofing were keyelements in the EcoCampus at Hamilton International Park, a uniquely sustainable
business community located south east of Glasgow.
Built by Balfour Beatty, theEcoCampus is designed to providea sustainable foundation deliveringhigh performance buildings withEPC & BREEAM ‘Carbon Neutral’ &‘Excellent’ Status. The EcoCampusaccommodates businesses withinthree Grade A carbon neutralbuildings totalling 223,800 squarefeet.
The ZinCo intensive green roofsystem specified on the schemefeatures planter zones, small plants,shrubs and bushes and was animportant part of the development’senvironmental focus. BriggsAmasco installed the green roof overapproximately 7,500m2 of Alumasc’sHydrotech MM6125 structuralwaterproofing.
Client, HFD Group, was influentialin the specification of Hydrotech asthey had used ZinCo green roofs onother parts of the Park and werekeen to achieve a high performancewaterproofing solution for thepodium car park.
From the outset, Alumasc workedclosely with HFD and projectarchitect Mosaic Architecture &Design who had also worked withHydrotech previously and wereaware of it benefits. The roof alsofeatures Alumasc’s Harmer AV RoofOutlets.
Hydrotech is the first choice for zerofalls waterproofing on invertedgreen roofs and hard landscapedpodium structures in new buildapplications. It is manufacturedusing 10% post-consumer recycledmaterial, is BBA accredited and hasEuropean Technical Approval ETA-05/0152. Hydrotech is designed tolast for lifetime of the structure andis available with a choiceof warranties.
The green roof installed at theEcoCampus provides recreationalspace for people and a rich habitatfor wildlife, as well as facilitatingreduced water run-off and lowernoise levels. The greater substratedepth of the intensive roof alsoprovides particularly good insulationproperties. Other benefits includeincreased life expectancy of the roof,lower carbon emissions andimproved climatic environment.
ZinCo Intensive green roofs replicateground based landscaping forrecreational use and are suitable fornew build schemes with roof andpodium decks. They offer thebenefits of a small urban park andsupport a wide range of plants, treesand shrubs, having a typicalsubstrate depth that ranges from150-1500mm.
For further details on HydrotechMM6125 structural waterproofingand ZinCo green roof systems visitwww.alumascwaterproofing.co.uk.
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Shackerley’s ceramic granitefacades have helped to create aunique and striking brand identityfor Hotel La Tour Ltd, perfectlycomplementing the ultra moderndesign of the company’s £24mflagship hotel in Birmingham.
PHP Architects of Northampton specifiedSureclad ceramic granite ventilated claddingin two starkly contrasting colours and texturesto provide a dramatic outer envelope for thislandmark building, the first of five city centre4-star hotels that Hotel La Tour is hoping toopen across the UK .
Over 4300m2 of prefabricated ceramic granitehas been installed in conjunction with a
Sureclad Access System, with gleamingwhite facades in natural travertine effectfinish providing a striking counterpoint tothe highly polished black ceramic graniteelevations and the hotel’s darkened glazing.
Shackerley’s ceramic granite was specified forits attractive premium quality appearance,strength and hardness, durability and lowmaintenance properties. It has the aesthetic
appeal of naturally hewn stonebut is an engineered material withnone of the flaws and weaknessesof granite or marble. The facadepanels were supplied in a 1200 x600mm format, Shackerley’s mostcost effective module, and wereprefabricated off site at theLancashire manufacturer’s ISO9001 accredited productionfacilities. Each ‘installation ready’panel was fitted with metal strapssecured by a stainless steelundercut anchorage system tofacilitate rapid installation inconjunction with Shackerley’spatented Sureclad Access System.
Adrian Colman, Hotel La TourOperations Director, commented:‘We have set out to build a newbrand in city centre hotels. As ourflagship venue, the new hotel inBirmingham is critically importantin showcasing our values, and thedesign and finish of the building,with its eyecatching ceramicgranite and glass envelope, havebeen crucial in achieving this.’
For further information pleasecontact Shackerley on 0800 783
0391 or visitwww.shackerley.com
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Alu-Timber EFTCurtain WallingAfter extensive research and consultation,the next innovation from market leadingtimber/aluminium facade supplier, Alu-Timber, is now available. Alu-Timber EFTis a 60mm curtain wall system which offersCapped, 2 sided Structural Glazing withvertical or horizontal capping, and 4 sidedStructural Glazing.
Design freedom and solutions to modernenvironmental issues are a complexrequirement. Alu-Timber EFT providesthermally efficient Larch timber with timetested aluminium for protection. Tomaximise spans and centres, a wide range
of timber mullions and transoms areavailable. The inherent properties of timberprovide two advantages: high strength aswell as low U- values, ensuring ourpartners can meet the demands of futurecarbon reduction plans.
Form and function meet with the selectionof timbers used. As standard, Alu-TimberEFT is available in Larch engineered timber.The inherent density of Larch provides ahard wearing, long lasting solution. Larchalso offers aesthetic benefits; grain deepensover time providing a stunning solution.For design flexibility, Alu-Timber offers apalette of timber species. The specifier canselect from solid timbers such as Oak orAsh as well as engineered species such asPine or Eucalyptus.
The external aluminium can be finished ina myriad of polyester powder colours oranodising. Alu-Timber EFT drew on theknowledge of its sister division ComarArchitectural Aluminium Systems, whohave over 40 years experience in curtainwalling and facade engineering. Alu-Timber EFT passed a weather test. 600Pa,600Pa, 2400Pa providing reassurance forthe specifier and installer .
Opened in 2000 as a seed archive andresearch facility that stores millions ofseeds gathered from plants at threat ofextinction from around the world, Kew’sMillennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Placeis a globally renowned facility. RicinusCommunis, more commonly known as thecastor oil plant is amongst the collectionsat Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank and is asustainable crop used as the basis forKemper System’s ground breaking solvent-free and odourless waterproofingmembrane.
Standing water in the distinctive sectionedroof’s back gutters had caused the weldedjoints to degrade, resulting in leaks to theroof that had to be addressed.
Explains roofing contractor, Mark Draperfrom Draper Construction Ltd: “The jointsbetween the stainless steel rolled roof andthe stainless steel lined gutters weredesigned to enable movement but, wherethe welded connection had begun todegrade, leaks had started to occur. Inresponse to this, Kew’s Millennium SeedBank needed a solution that would be bothwatertight and flexible and KemperSystem’s range of cold liquid-applied
membranes was the ideal answer.”
Kemper System advised Kew’s MillenniumSeed Bank to select Kemperol 2K-PUR forthe project as the sustainably sourced andsolvent-free resin and flexiblereinforcement fleece, manufactured usinga recycled plastic bottle content, deliveredon the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’senvironmental commitment. Moreover, asthe solvent-free membrane is also odourfree, it enabled the building to remain fullyoperational throughout the project, despitethe close proximity of the air vents to theback gutters on the roof.
Draper Construction primed the gutterswith Kempertec Primer before applyingthe Kemperol 2K-PUR resin. The resinsaturates a polyester reinforcement fleece,which is immensely strong, flexible andtear resistant, and cures to form a seamless,homogenous membrane that cannotdelaminate.
For product and company informationplease visit: www.kempersystem.co.uk.
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membrane keepsrain out for KewThe Royal Botanic Gardens Kew can look
forward to a drier future thanks to Kemperol2K-PUR, a cold liquid-applied waterproofingsystem from Kemper System made from….the
seeds of the Ricinus communis plant!
Rodeca helps LICA rollout a BREEAM HE“Outstanding” rating
The façade of Lancaster University’s newcontemporary arts HQ comprises almostentirely of Rodeca’s polycarbonate panels.Translucent cladding panels from Rodecahave helped Lancaster Institute for theContemporary Arts (LICA) become thefirst higher education building to achievea BREEAM “Outstanding” rating.
In addition, LICA is only the secondbuilding ever to achieve this post-completion – out-performing LancasterUniversity’s brief to least meet a BREEAM“Excellent” rating.
Rodeca’s recyclable polycarbonate panelswere used throughout the 4,949m² buildingas a rainscreen cladding system generally
although in some areas they were trebledto form the whole of the external wall andmeet Part L of the Building Regulations.
Some 1,840m² formed the façade elements,with Rodeca’s 40mm-thick Kristall panelsforming the rainscreen cladding andexternal skin of the whole wall element,then Kristall forming the middle skin and50mm Opal the internal skin of the wholewall. The same build up featured on 60m²of hangar doors.
The 500mm-wide panels are manufacturedwith a tongue and groove coupling and arefixed with steel fasteners, in LICA’s caseby specialist sub-contractor M Price.Theoretically, facades can be more than200m long and a panel height of up to 25mcan be mounted in one piece.
Some 200 times tougher than glass, thepanels enable light transmission between5-65% and at the same time are highlyefficient insulators of heat (< 0.8W/m²K)and sound (21-43dB). Lightweight(approximately 4.5kg/m²) but stable, theyalso feature good fire resistance to BS andEN standards and are UV-protected witha 10-year-guarantee.
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The Grass isGuaranteed to beGreener with SikaLiquid PlasticsSika Liquid Plastics, pioneer of coldapplied liquid roofing systems, is pleasedto announce the launch of its new range ofgreen roof systems – which includes alltypes of green roof finishing options.
“We’ve been offering green roofs foraround five years,” comments Steve Leech,National Sales Manager for the brand, “Thedifference is that we can now offer a fullybranded system with each componentcovered by our market leading guarantee.”
What this new product offer givesspecifiers is peace of mind that every
element of the green roof system isguaranteed to last as long as thewaterproofing – which can be up to 25years – as long as the appropriatemaintenance contract is in operation. SikaLiquid Plastics has identified that manysystems on the market are not installed inaccordance with best practice and GreenRoof Organisation (GRO) guidelines,resulting in the green element becomingunhealthy or even eventually dying.
SIKA SARNAFILAt Roofex 2013Market-leading premium single ply roofing brand,Sika Sarnafil, will showcase an array of innovativenew products and developments at Roofex in this,its 50th anniversary year.
Highlights include the recently re-launched Sarnavertgreen roofing system, which is now fully-branded andbacked by a comprehensive guarantee.
The system marries Sika Sarnafil’s membrane with afull range of green roof options and is already apopular sustainable solution. But the re-launch meansthat all components of a green roof are now protected
by the brand’s renowned guarantee, giving specifiers totalpeace of mind in the performance and longevity of allelements of a system.Roofex visitors can find out more about Sarnavert in apractical on-stand product demonstration area, where the
brand’s other systems and membranes will be on show.Members of the teamwill also be demonstrating applicationtechniques and answering any questions. Visitors can findout more about Sika Sarnafil becoming the first flat roofingbrand to become Building Information Modelling (BIM)
ready, too.
Finally, with the Sika Sarnafil team celebratingthe brand’s 50th birthday this year, visitors tothe celebratory-themed stand 220/320 can alsolook forward to finding out more about theman who singlehandedly changed the flatroofing market a half century ago by foundingSarnafil…
To find out more, visit stand 220/320 at theshow. Alternatively, call 01603 709360, [email protected] or visitwww.sarnafil.co.uk.
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See all that's new inroofing materials and
technology under one roof!Roofing deserves it's ownshowcase - now it's got it!
Roto reinforce roofwindow expertise in UKmarketplace as 2013plans are unveiled.The on-going success of arecognised policy. Roto UK, thealternative roof window specialists,will celebrate 5 years of UK tradingin 2013. During that time, Roto hassuccessfully repositionedthemselves as THE alternative,quality roof window manufacturerby introducing unique roof windowtechnology into the UKmarketplace. Also in the pipelinefor the well-established andrespected, German manufacturerfor 2013 is Grand Designs and theinaugural Roofex Show, where Rotowill be showcasing their ‘DesignoR7 Roof Window Range’ – aprinciple based on top third pivotroof windows.
Jason Foster-Jones, Sales Director,Roto said: “Our presence in the UKhas never been so strong, despitethe challenging economic tradingconditions across the constructionindustry, we remain focussed tobuild on our brand and sturdyreputation for the provision ofquality, innovative andenvironmentally friendly roofwindow products. The UK roofwindow market continues tobenefit from our long productservice life and on-goingtechnological advances, selecting aroof window as a specifier, installeror end-user has never been sosimple.”
With the Designo range, Rotopresents the vanguard of a wholegeneration of roof windowsdeveloped on the basis of threemain principles: ease of installation,energy savings, and convenience.THE alternative to classic roofwindows is here – and they are hereto [email protected]
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IKO PLC’s NEW PRODUCTS & SUSTAINABLE OFFERING AT ROOFEX
IKO PLC will beshowcasing their two newpitched roof products atthe Roofex exhibition atthe NEC in Birmingham,1st & 2nd May. They havebeen added to IKO’s rangeof sustainable roofengineering concepts,which already includesgreen roof systems,photovoltaic energy roofsystems and heat reflectivemembranes. IKO will alsobe presenting livedemonstrations on theirselected roofing systems,and CPD seminars over thetwo days.
IKOslate is a composite roof tilemanufactured from mineralreinforced, 99% recycled and re-engineered materials. Its uniquestructure gives it superior strengthand makes it easier to handle andinstall. IKOslate has the sameaesthetic qualities as slate becausemoulds of quarried slates are usedto form the composite tiles. Eachmould imparts different texturesand patterns to the tile and itsnatural look is enhanced by arealistic “slate grey” finish.IKOslate allows the experiencedroofer, or contractor withoutextensive roofing experience, todeliver a sustainable roof with thelook and feel of slate faster andmore economically thanpreviously possible. An IKOslatetile is around 80% lighter than a
traditional slate of the same sizewhich makes transporting themto, and around site, much easierespecially as they’re supplied inclever carry-packs for efficientmanual handling. Unlike naturalslate, IKOslate can be installedusing power tools. Tiles can benailed down using a hammer ornail gun and they can be cut witha hacksaw or jigsaw. Any offcutsare 100% recyclable.
Ultimo HS breather membrane isable to cope with the demands oftoday’s house building ininnovative ways which are notpossible with conventionalunderslating membranes. With themajority of membranes focusingsimply on vapour permeability,there can be a danger of moisture
overload as newly occupied (andheated) houses dry out quickly.However, Ultimo HS is anintelligent membrane that can dealwith high levels of humidity andis able to absorb and release largeamounts of moisture vapour in ameasured, effective way.Therefore, the risks associatedwith condensation are virtuallyeliminated with Ultimo HS.
The membrane’s inherentproperties also mean that it is ableto effectively balance therequirement for heat retentionwithin the roof void with the needto control condensation at rooflevel. Ultimo HS has similarvapour permeability properties toIKO’s established Rubershieldmembranes, but is capable of
absorbing moisture and retainingit until such time as the climaticconditions allow for its release byevaporation. In this way, excesscondensation moisture resultingfrom new build or renovation wet-trades can be ‘managedintelligently’ instead of resultingin the condensation problemsnormally associated with thesesevere conditions.
Visit IKO on Stand No. 560 to findout more about these systems,together with all of the otherroofing and waterproofing optionsmanufactured by IKO in the UK.
RAISING THE ROOFAT ROOFEX – JoinSwish BuildingProducts at the NewRoofing IndustryExhibition
Swish Building Products will be exhibitingat the roofing industry’s new dedicatedshow, Roofex; 1st – 2nd May at the NEC,Birmingham, stand number 311.
The low maintenance building productsspecialist will be showcasing its roofline,rainwater and drainage products; andproving their flexibility for a wide range ofbuilding and property types, as well as theirsuitability for exposed and inaccessiblelocations. As PVC products require little orno maintenance, and can last the lifetime ofthe building without needing to bereplaced, visitors to the stand (311) can also
learn of the long-life, low-maintenancebenefits that the products have to offer.
The stand will include a ‘Heritage’ zonethat will highlight the potential of using theproducts in a more traditional setting;including conservation areas. While,conversely, a ‘Contemporary’ zone willfeature products, finishes and colourstailored to complement a modern, stylisedbuild.
Check out the new SuperDeep 170Swish Building Products will also be givingvisitors the chance to see, hear and learnabout the new SuperDeep 170 fromKayflow, the rainwater, underground andsoil systems specialist. The new highstrength, high volume guttering system hasbeen designed to handle a much higherflow rate than standard guttering systems.
With a market leading flow rate of around10 litres per second, the SuperDeep 170 hasthe capacity to carry over 10 times morewater than a standard half round gutterand at least five times more water than astandard deep system. It’s ideal for largecommercial developments, agriculturalbuildings, hospitals, schools, and factories;buildings that have large roof areas.
Over the two days, Roofex will also host aprogramme of live demos, CPD seminarsand training workshops.
For more information on Swish’s fullrange of rainwater, roofline and claddingproducts visit www.swishbp.co.uk or call01827 317 200. You can also keep up todate with news, views and projects byfollowing us @swishbp.
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Scott Bader is exhibiting for the first time at Roofex 2013,which this year takes place on May 1st and 2nd at theNEC, Birmingham. On the Scott Bader stand (No.218)they will be showcasing CrysticROOF® BBA Premier,their BBA approved resin based liquid applied seamlessGRP cold applied roofing system for flat and pitchedroofs, balconies, dorma windows and walkways. Duringthe show, visitors to the Scott Bader stand will have theopportunity to enter daily prize draws and sign up fortheir exclusive Roofex show promotional offers. The fullrange of CrysticROOF products is exclusively stocked bySIG Roofing Supplies in the UK and supplied nationallyto roofing installers via their local SIG outlet.
The CrysticROOF BBA Premier system is only availablefrom a fully trained and accredited CrysticROOF installer,and then comes with a 25 year materials guarantee toremain watertight and maintenance free. Approved UKinstallers are listed on Scott Bader’s national database aftersuccessfully completing their training course. Anumber of key roofing projects have been successfullyinstalled in the UK and the CrysticROOF BBA Premiersystem is now recognized by several local authorities andleading architects as a durable and long lasting high quality
replacement for traditional roofing materials such asbitumen, felt and lead, which is also proving to have betterdurability than single-ply membrane systems.
CrysticROOF BBA Premier is a fully BBA approved ‘coldapplied’ liquid applied roofing membrane system whichincorporates both a glass fibre reinforced laminate resinand a UV resistant pre-pigmented isophthalic topcoatwhich provide the 25 year guaranteed long termweathering performance of the CrysticROOF materials; norecycled raw materials or blended products are used inCrysticROOF products to ensure long lasting quality in use.As part of the BBA’s technical approval for constructioncertification, CrysticROOF BBA Premier has also beenaccepted by the NHBC as an approved GRP roofwaterproofing system to NHBC Standards 2011, Part 7Roofs, section 7.1 for flat roofs and balconies and 7.2 forpitched roofs, provided the roof is installed, used andmaintained in accordance with the BBA certification.CrysticROOF is fully compatible with standard roofingmaterials commonly used, such as OSB3 boards, edge trims,fillets and flashings.
For professional roofing installers, there are a number ofcommercial advantages and practical benefits in using theCrysticROOF system in preference to traditional bitumenor felt products. Dennis Sains, a partner in Sains Roofing,a firm that has been installing flat roofs for over 27 yearsexplained why they decided to invest in becoming anaccredited CrysticROOF BBA Premier installer and moveaway from using hot bitumen: “We have successfullytendered for and won a number of major roofing projectsin the last 12 months specifying CrysticROOF products.For my company, using Scott Bader’s GRP cold applied
seamless roofing system has been much easier, quicker andcleaner to work with compared to the hot bitumen and feltsystem we traditionally only used before.
Being a cold applied liquid system, which only needs usto mix in the correct amount of catalyst, the big plus on siteis that it is a much safer system to use. We no longer haveto work with gas torches, naked flames or carry buckets ofhot bitumen.” With an increasing number of projectmanagers banning ‘hot’ works on public buildings due tohealth and safety risks and to avoid noxious fumes, roofingcontractors who only using hot bitumen systems run thereal risk of not being able to quote for some public tendersand so lose the opportunity to win new business.
To help roofing installers increase their business by beingable to quote for higher specification roofing projects andto be able to work for a larger part of the year, Scott Baderhas extended the CrysticROOF range with two additionalspecialty performance products: one for colder weatherinstallation and another which meets stringent buildingfire resistance BS standards.
Available throughout the UK from over 180 SIG distributoroutlets, CrysticROOF provides a complete package forinstallers, including a range of high quality trims andancillaries. Scott Bader is also an associate member of theNational Federation of Roofing Contractors andCrysticROOF BBA Premier is a recognised system underthe Competent Roofer scheme.
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It’s tougher than ever forhomeowners to move up theproperty ladder, which hasprompted most people toadopt an ‘improve notmove’ mindset, focusing onhome improvement instead.Channel 4 series ‘DoubleYour House For Half ThePrice’, hosted by SarahBeeny, takes this one stagefurther, showing viewershow to make the most ofproperty they already own,by extending every whichway and maximising theirliving space.Home makeover experts, GraniteTransformations, which makes and installsreplacement work surfaces and cabinetdoors for kitchens and bathrooms, is at theforefront of the ‘improve not move’ trend,typically transforming customers’properties in just a day or so. Thus itwelcomed an opportunity to becomeinvolved in an expansive rebuild projectfor Double Your House…, supplying itsbest-selling Black Star worktop materialand Brillante ‘mosaics on a mattress’splashbacks for a major kitchen extensionin Hinckley, Leicestershire.
House owner Mark Ricketts wrote to GTasking for help with the new breakfast barand kitchen units, at the suggestion ofSarah Beeny, who used GraniteTransformations’ material on her Rise Hallrenovation and loves the brilliant finish.Mark was looking for something ‘black
with sparkles’, which more or lessdescribed Black Star, a deep black recycledglass finish with fragments of mirror fleckthat actually sparkle under halogenlighting.Living in what Sarah Beeny described as‘an undersized home for quite a big plot’,Mark and wife Francesca took the TVprogramme’s advice and added hugeextensions at the side and rear of thehome, virtually doubling its size andadding substantially to the value. Thekitchen was brought through into the rearextension, creating a huge open plan livingspace with bi-fold glazed patio doors anda large roof light admitting massiveamounts of natural daylight.
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Within the space of just two days, YvonneOrgill, chief executive of the BMA tookhome the much-coveted ‘outstandingachievement award’ at the kbbreviewAwards and the organisation also won the’business innovation’ award at the SentinelBusiness Awards.
Both wins were in tribute to the WaterLabel; a revolutionary scheme allowingconsumers to compare hundreds ofproducts that meet up to the standards ofthe industry, for water efficiency, in a bid tohelp the nation become more water-wise.Launched in the UK in 2007, with thesupport of key suppliers such as TwyfordBathrooms, the scheme has proven such a
success it is now planned to be rolled outto 27 European countries. The entirelabelling scheme has over 2,500 productswith 200 of them registered Europe wide.
John Blackburn, Managing Director ofTwyford Bathrooms comments: “Havingbeen heavily involved with the Water Labelscheme from the very beginning, as one ofthe first partners going as far back as 2007,it is fantastic to see it recognised in this wayand we would like to send our warmcongratulations to the BMA.”
He adds: “The water efficiency issue isgrowing rapidly. This is reflected in ourdemand at Twyford Bathrooms, for
example, we are now exporting our waterefficient products as far as Africa as morecountries look to make the most of theirincreasingly limited water sources.
“As such, together as an industry, we havea duty of care to provide the tools andsolutions to enable consumers to optimisetheir water efficiency, with the Water Labelplaying an imperative part in this. Byworking together, we can help pave theway for a more water-wise future forBritain.”
Twyford Bathrooms was the first companyto launch an ultra-efficient 4/2.6L dual flushtoilet in 2007 under the unique Flushwise®
brand, as listed with the scheme. Today,Twyford Bathrooms supplies a largenumber of water-efficient products underthe Water Label covering toilets, taps andbaths.
For further information please visitwww.twyfordbathrooms.com andwww.water-efficiencylabel.org.uk
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expressed its delight at the news of the BathroomManufacturing Association’s (BMA) recent double award win
for the ground-breaking Water Label.
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Granite Transformations helpsdouble the kitchen in TV Project
For more informationvisit website : www.recosurfaces.com
Welcome to thefuture of
waterproof walls“All our panels are 100%recyclable”Reco is Helping to reduce the U.K’s 120million tones of building waste landfill.
Reco is part of Polymer Recovery Ltd, aplastics recycling company inLincolnshire. Therefore our panels andsystem were designed with theenvironment in mind.
They are manufactured using a speciallow carbon process that uses far lessenergy compared to tiles which are firedin a kiln at over 1300°C.
Reco Panel is made from 55% recycledmaterial which comes from ourprocessing plant. The coloured inks usedfor the panel designs are water-based andUV cured which means they are harmlessto the environment and can be recycled.Plus our special adhesive can easily beremoved at any recycling plant makingour entire range 100% recyclable.
eco have pioneered thetechnology to printdirectly onto their newcladding panels openingup a world of designpossibilities.
They have recruited a team of awardwinning designers and photographersto create two ranges of designs that willsuit every taste and price range.
The original Reco Panel was an excellentproduct, but we felt the profiles wereinterfering with the overall look. We satdown with our designers and someinstallers to re-design a profile-freeversion and along the way ‘Reco Tile &Reco Space’ were born”(Robert FleetMD Reco).
Reco Tile & Space panels can be fittedover any reasonably level surfaceincluding existing tiles. They can beinstalled using only three simple
products, Reco Seal, Adhesive andSilicone.
There are no profiles and the seamlessfinish can be achieved in a third of thetime it would take to fit tiles.As there is no grout you can saygoodbye to cracking and mould andenjoy 10 years guaranteed maintenance-free.
“The only difference between Reco’spanels and a tiled wall is performance;our products are quicker, cheaper, betterinsulators and now you can even haveany design or photograph on them too”Says Robert.
Maintaining the weather-beaten exteriors of a 300-year old Grade II listedproperty in an exposedlocation can be quite aresponsibility, as home-owner Emma Andersonknows only too well.
In the Pentland Hillsoverlooking Edinburgh,Emma and her neighboursshare a large 18th centuryfarmhouse building, which
recently required full scaleexterior redecoration aftersubstantial repair andmaintenance works hadbeen carried out.When it came to choosingappropriate externaldecorative and protectivecoatings that couldwithstand the extremes ofweather so frequentlyexperienced in thischallenging Scottishlandscape, Emma, a former
Scottish Homeowners putTrust in Sandtex TradeX-treme X-posure™
Massiveincrease incolours fromEarthbornSpecifiers, contractors and designers willhave access to a significantly extendedrange of standard colours in EarthbornClaypaint and Eggshell fromApril.
The new Professional Collection of 126shades will be promoted exclusively totrade customers, giving them a hugecolour palette to experiment with.Combined with the new 2013Consumer Collection of 60 colours,they will be spoilt for choice and ableto meet the most demanding clientrequirements.Claypaint is an exciting,environmentally friendly¹ alternativeto emulsion, . Known for itsdistinctive, soft matt finish, Claypaintoffers outstanding covering powerand performance. It is completely freeof VOCs and harmful emissions,making it safer for your health andthe environment.
Earthborn Eggshell is a highlyadvanced, water based eggshell thatis specially formulated to care forinterior woodwork for longer. It givesa smooth, flexible yet durable finishthat allows wood to breathe and will
not fade or discolour with time. It coverswell, dries quickly to a soft satin sheen andrequires no separate primer or undercoat.Unlike other water based paints, EarthbornClaypaint and Eggshell are totally free ofVOCs, oils, acrylics and acrylic softeners.They give off no harmful emissions duringor after use, making them safer and morepleasant to use and better for theenvironment. Both are licensed to carry theEcolabel flower, the EU’s stringentenvironmental standard covering everyaspect of manufacture, use and disposal.
For more information on the newClaypaint and Eggshell colours,
chemist with a backgroundin coatings, knew thatconventional paint wouldnot fit the bill. She decidedthat expert advice wasneeded and contacted theCrown Paints SpecificationTeam.
Specification Consultant,Mark Galloway, visited thesite to survey the spaciousfarmhouse, now sub-divided into threeindividual homes. He drewup a detailed Sandtex Tradesystem specification for theexteriors which were clad ina combination of modernand traditional ‘harlingstyle’ render, some of whichhad been very recentlyrepaired, with ornamentalstone features aroundwindows and doors.
Sandtex Trade X-treme X-posure™ formed the mainelement of the paintspecification as it has a highperformance acrylic binder,a hydrophobic dirt resistantformulation and effectiveanti-carbonation properties.This combination deliversan exceptionally durable,flexible, low maintenancefinish that retains itsappearance and protectivequalities in the mostextreme weather conditions.
Applied at Wrightington Conference Centre– part of Wrightington Hospital - thepremium product has been used on theceiling within the Long Drawing Room,along with Crown Trade Eggshell on theornate friese, and Crown Trade AcrylicEggshell on the coving.
Crown Paints’ Colour Service drew up asensitive palette of shades using the threepaints, in-keeping with the building’s 18thCentury heritage, based on gentle golds,blues and creams.
Gary Wilkes is the team manager for theestates office at Wrightington Hospital, partof the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHSFoundation Trust. He said: “The threepaints have been exactly what we neededfor the Long Drawing Room. The room isused to host conferences and there arecoffee and tea making facilities inside. Overtime, the steam from the urn has risen anddamaged the ceiling, causing mould toappear.“The application of Steracryl MouldInhibiting Paint will prevent this fromhappening again in the future.”
Pye and Collier Decorators, based inSkelmersdale, have worked on the site forsix weeks transforming the building.
Crown Trade Provides TheRight Paint For The Job AtHistoric 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.
Nigel Pye, co-owner of the company, said:“We are thoroughly happy with the finaloutcome.
“The delicate detail around the edge of theceiling meant certain parts had to be spraypainted, while the detailed decorationsurrounding the chandeliers had to be handbrushed.
“The paint was of a great quality to apply.”Measuring up to the fungal testingprocedures carried out to British StandardBS3900:G6, Crown Trade Steracryl MouldInhibiting Paint – which is available inAcrylic Eggshell and Matt - has beenrigorously assessed, to make the grade.
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NHS Dudley is responsible for improving the healthand well being of everyone who lives in the fivelocalities of Dudley: Brierley Hill, Stourbridge,Dudley North, Halesowen and Sedgley. As part ofits ongoing strategy to improve provision for localpeople, the NHS Trust embarked on a programmeto upgrade Halesowen Health Centre – a busy GPpractice.
The M & E contractor for the project, KershawMechanical Services Limited, decided that an off-sitemanufacture approach would have particularbenefits for this project. They approachedArmstrong(a leading supplier of energy efficient HVACequipment and integrated plantrooms) which has aproduction facility in Halesowen.
Armstrong supplied its popular MBS integratedheating solution for the project. In contrast totraditional approaches (where components aredelivered to the site and assembled there) the MBSwas assembled and integrated away from site, atArmstrong’s factory. On the day designated for theinstallation, the preassembled boiler plant wasdelivered to the site, requiring only final connections.
As the equipment was already pre-assembled andtested, it was possible to replace the system withindays rather than the four to five weeks that wouldhave been needed if the systems were assembled on
site. The modular design of the MBS also broughtimportant benefits when moving the new equipmentinto position. It is designed so that sections of thesystem can be moved quickly and easily through astandard doorway, without the need for specialistlifting equipment. This speeded up and greatlysimplified the positioning of the equipment at thehealth centre.
In addition, the MBS provides outstanding energyefficiency. It incorporates three high efficiency 62kWcondensing boilers, variable speed drive pumps andadvanced controls, which automatically match theheat and hot water delivered to the changingdemands of the building and its occupants. This hascut the energy costs for the site significantly, andenabled the NHS Trust to reduce its carbon footprint.The MBS also has more compact design than theequipment it replaces, freeing up space, andimproving the boiler room environment by makingit easier to clean and maintain.
Manufacturing the heating solutions away from thehealth centre also had the advantage of reducingcontractor traffic at the site during the project,reducing health and safety risk. It also meant thatassembly of the heating systems by the equipmentmanufacturer in a purpose-designed factoryguaranteed the very highest levels of quality for thefinished system.
Integrated heating solution from
ARMSTRONGspeeds the way for health centre refurbWhen aWest Midlands NHS Trust needed to upgrade HVACsystems at a busy health centre, an integrated heating solutionfromArmstrong speeded up and simplified the refurbishmentproject. The high efficiency equipment installed at the site willnow reduce energy usage throughout its lifetime to minimise the
running costs and carbon impact of the centre.
Dominic Cutts of Armstrong said, Our integrated heatingsolutions and plantrooms are installed all over the country
and are also shipped abroad, so it was a great pleasure to beable to assist a local customer. The MBS has proved to beextremely popular since its launch, particularly for healthsector projects, as it brings major energy efficiencybenefits with minimum disruption to services.
The Lord family from Derbyshire is reapingthe benefits of installing a biomass pelletboiler fromWindhager after wishing to usea retirement fund to reduce the amount ofeffort required to keep their 18th centurycottage warm, as well as having a morecontrollable source of heat.
The Lord family approached Elliotts ofBakewell, a small local heating installer
which has a strong reputation in the areafor installing high quality boiler systems.Andrew Elliott of Elliotts of Bakewell hadrecently installed a biomass boiler forhimself and therefore recommended a25.5kW BioWIN system fromWindhager.
The family had not previously consideredwood fuel but liked the idea that thiswould provide the controllable heat theyrequired, and cut carbon emissions,compared with their previous anthraciteboiler.
The family finds the system easy to use andless time consuming then their previoussystem, Mr Lord commented, “The boileris very efficient, I’m very impressed as it’san incredible piece of kit. As I live in themiddle of nowhere, gas was not an optionyet it’s got the same ease of use as a gasboiler.” The boiler is fed via a bulk pellethopper, which uses a Windhager suctionsystem.
The pellet boiler was installed in the oldcoal store located adjacent to the front doorof the property, and a 1.5 ton pellet storeadded which can hold several months’supply of fuel.
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The Actief is a 98 foot, 78ton Dutch Klipper Bargebuilt in 1907. She continuedher intended function ofcarrying bulk cargoes until1976 when she wasconverted into a floatinghotel carrying elevenpassengers in style onThames cruises. Now, aftera brief spell of glory as aparticipant in the Queen’sJubilee Pageant, she isentering a new phase of lifeas work nears completion totransform the Actief into amagnificent floating familyhome. Clearly, withshipboard space at apremium, an ‘under-floor’system that used no wallspace was essential. Withother considerations such asthe ability to lay in oddcorners, lack of mess duringinstallation and thenecessity of a system takingup minimal space, it wasdecided to use the
Lowboard Systemdeveloped andmanufactured by Timoleon.LowBoard uses panels ofhigh density wood thathave a depth of only 13mmand can be laid on anyreasonably flat surface. Thepanels have a layer ofaluminium foil on theunderside to ensure thatheat is evenly spread overthe whole surface and canbe very simply sawn or cut
to the required size.
Once the panels are laid it isa simple matter to ‘walk’the flexible 12mmpolyethylene pipe from theroll into the pre-formedpattern on the panels. In thecase of Actief, theLowBoard heating coveredboth decks.
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This winter has been ademanding time forHydratech, a specialistmanufacturer of heattransfer fluids and antifreezesolutions for therefrigeration, AC andrenewable energy sectors. Inthe RAC sector, Hydratech’sCoolFlow range ofsecondary refrigerants
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Cold winter spurs further growth at Hydratech continue to be popular, withall versions having anti-freeze and corrosion controlproperties as well as beingbiodegradable and non-toxic. Similarly, thecompany’s heat transfersolutions for the renewablessector continue to beadopted by more and moreblue chip companiesincluding Sainsburys,Waitrose and Nestlé.
Established for somefourteen years, Hydratechhas enjoyed excellentgrowth through constantdevelopment of its productsand chemical expertise,with the group nowachieving sales of over £3million per annum. Basedin Swansea at a purpose-built manufacturing facility,Hydratech invests heavilyin R&D to constantly
expand its product rangeand often formulatesbespoke fluids to meetspecific customerrequirements. Highmanufacturing outputensures economy of scaleand guarantees competitivepricing. Large stocks offinished product are alwaysavailable for same daydespatch.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS
Meibes Thermal Interface Units are a cost-saving, energy-efficient
solution for community heating schemes.
� High efficiency heating and hot water� Saves space in multi-dwelling buildings� Reduces overall energy usage� Reduces carbon emissions� Reduces project expenditure� Easy system maintenance� Energy metering capabilities
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Meibes is part of the eControl portfolio, a unique collection of integrated,energy saving systems for commercial
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This stunning design features a blackglass mirror front which hides thefireplace workings and creates a uniquedesigner room feature.Upon lighting the fire a large torch offlame is revealed. This contemporarybalanced flue fireplace also provides 7kwof heat and has an efficiency rating of85%. These room sealed appliancesrequire no additional room ventilationand have excellent SAP ratings. The fireis operated by a fully sequential remotecontrol and can be supplied with all of therequired flue pipes.
The CVO range includes many energyefficient appliances for homes with andwithout a chimney. Flueless gas fires witha beautiful open flame, totally unique inEurope. High efficiency, glass frontedfireplaces for homes with an existingchimney, balanced flue gas fires up to1300mm wide and 13kw output andpower flue gas fires with flue pipes of
only 54mm diameter and runs of up to40m. There are also up to 40 unique gasburners available for use in contemporaryopen flame fireplaces.
CVO Fire has won many designer andtechnology awards and all fireplaces arehandmade in the UK.
StokvisEconoplate“H”Series debuts atsustainability liveStokvis Energy Systemswill be showcasing themost recent developmentsto its product portfolio atthe Sustainability Live.
The Stokvis stand (G1) canbe found within theNEMEX section of theexhibition and will featurea selection of thecompany’s highperformance products andsystems which are suitablefor a diverse range of
Stokvis will be taking theopportunity to officiallylaunch its new Econoplate“H” Series interface unitthat has been developed inresponse to the expandingnumber of district heatingschemes and centralised orsatellite plant rooms.
This allows simpler,effective and flexibleintegration of low to zerocarbon technology at thecentral plantroom andoverall energy efficiencycan be increased.
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PHEX energy savingfocus from Horstmann
At PHEX Horstmann will be emphasisingthe importance of central heating controlefficiency and the resulting energy savingson offer to the householder.Supporting this theme are three ofHorstmann’s latest controls which allfeature energy saving TPI (TimeProportional Integral) software and can
produce savings in the region of 10% perannum. The HRT series are stand aloneroom thermostats available in threeoptions - wireless, battery and mainspowered.With the addition of the wirelessCentaurPlus ZW time switch, thecombination creates a highly efficientcontrols package ideally suited toupgrading combi boiler installationswhere no room thermostat is fitted - afigure estimated at 8 million homes* in theUK.The new C-Stat electronicprogrammable room thermostat combinesa compact, discreet design with manynew and practical features including state-of-the-art electronics and TPI software.
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Specifying an air conditioning system for small tomedium spaces has always presented something ofa dilemma to installers and specifiers alike but,with the latest additions to the Utopia range of splitsystems, there is now an affordable solution.
Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe SAS has launched its newUtopia IVX range to meet the needs of small to mediumsized applications where VRF capacities and heat recoveryoptions are either not needed, or would compromiseapproved budget limitations.
Improved connectivity (up to 8 indoors per outdoor unit,minimising pipework required), zone-by-zone individualcontrol, fully ErP compliant and excellent A++ seasonalefficiency, the new IVX range ticks all the right boxes.
The new entry-level IVX Comfort has capacities from 5kWto 33.5kW, ErP Lot 10 tier 2 compliance (where applicable)and a compact single fan (up to 6HP) or twin fan cabinetdesign, making it a good choice for budget-consciousinstallations.
The IVX Premium model features capacities from 7.1kW to33.5kW and offers even more flexibility - connection ratiosof between 50% and 120% in relation to the outdoor capacity,and an Intelligent Defrost System which extends the heatingoperation period by up to 40% compared to standarddefrosting systems.
Both Comfort and Premium models are fully compatiblewith Hitachi’s highly-efficient System Free indoor units (from2kW up to 31kW) in multi-connection installations as wellas the KPI-Energy heat recovery system. Kits are also
available to facilitate connections to non-Hitachi heatexchangers from 5kW to 28kW of cooling capacity.
“The ErP Directive presents a fantastic opportunity forHitachi to launch new, technologically-advanced models tothe European market and I’m delighted that most of our newproduct ranges already exceed the 2014 ErP Lot 10standards,” said David Oldroyd, Vice President andManaging Director of Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe.
The new IVX range is available in single phase (from 5kWto 16kW) and three phase (10kW to 33.5kW) versions fromHitachi Direct Sales or via its national distributor network.
For more information about Hitachi products visitwww.hitachiaircon.com
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New intelligentheat recovery with
Vireo fromGreenwood AirvacGreenwood Airvac, the UK’s leadingmanufacturer of domestic ventilation
solutions, announces the launch of Vireo- the next generation of intelligent Heat
Recovery Ventilation.
Designed and manufactured in the UK,Vireo is intelligent across the board andaddresses all aspects of ventilationspecification. The result is an easier, betterand smarter application of heat recoveryventilation in new homes: still an excellentsolution for direct emission reduction inSAP, and the best solution for air tighthomes.A core principle of GreenwoodAirvac, and
something at the centre of Greenwood’sproduct development process isGuaranteed Installed Performance (GIP),now a fundamental part of BuildingRegulations and Building Control sign off.GreenwoodAirvac believes in making theinteraction with the product as simple aspossible so that the correct ventilation isinstalled from the outset, reducing the riskof costly changes.
Vireo’s design is all about GIP and thelatest Greenwood CommissionSMART™technology makes on-site set-up andcommissioning, a key area for GIP, theultimate experience. Thanks to a uniquecommissioning wizard - a simple step-by-step process, with ‘turn and press’ controlbutton - Vireo can be set-up in just 8 steps,taking as little as 90 seconds. It is at thispoint that handing is also completed,through the unit’s software alone, withoutproduct dismantling unlike most otherssold in the market.
In addition, Vireo has been, designed tocomply with the new 2010 ADF BuildingRegulations increased airflow rates, Vireooffers optimal airflow performance whilsthelping minimise running noise within thehome. An outstanding SPF as low as0.75W/l/s, and excellent heat exchangeefficiencies up to 93%, provide true rewardin SAP and offer long-term ventilationspecification investment with the provisionof good indoor air quality.Loaded with additional GreenwoodAppsto assist in the delivery of GIP throughoutthe lifetime of the product, Vireo makesSMART sense. GreenwoodHumidiSMART™ and GreenwoodTimerSMART™ technologies workintuitively with the installed environmentto reduce nuisance noise and unnecessaryenergy usage, unlike anything else on themarket.
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Viessmann has launcheda new feature on itsVitotronic 200 controlsystem, which uniquelyallows heat pump andsolar PV systems to workas a hybrid system. Fromthe heat pump decidinghow to use free energyfrom the solar PV,electricity bills aresignificantly reduced.
The controls allow theheat pump to monitorthe electricity generatedby the solar PV forsufficient generation overa consistent period oftime, and then bring onthe heat pump and utilisethe free energy ratherthan returning it to thegrid. This means that
during these periods, theheat pump is able tooperate at no cost to thehomeowner, runningsolely on energygenerated by the solarPV. By smartlymonitoring when toutilise solar energy, theVitotronic 200 controlsmake homeowners’energy, and money,stretch further. The heatpump decides how bestto utilise the free solarenergy, assessing its’functions for raising theset point of the DHWcylinder, running an antilegionella cycle, or raisingthe temperature in abuffer vessel, forexample.
Viessmann’s newcontrols allow solar PVand heat pumpssystems to worktogether
Dundee scheme warmlyrecognisedDistrict heating schemes are pretty rare inthis country but can deliver exceptionalresults as has been proved by the recentrefurbishment work undertaken on a 336home scheme in Dundee – The DallfieldCommunity Energy Saving Project. Thefour multi-storey buildings that comprisethis development underwent acomprehensive refurbishment which sawthem benefit from – amongst otherupgrades – a new energy efficient heatingsystem. Dundee City Council appointedMcGill as the principal contractor toundertake this work and they in turnselected various partners, including
Grundfos Pumps, to work closely withthem to deliver the best solution. A factthat has been endorsed by the projectwinning two prestigious awards for theexcellent results the redevelopmentsubsequently delivered.
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Merseytravel ChoosesEaton’s Memshield 3Boards For HistoricBuilding
When itbecame necessary to
replace electrical distributionequipment in the Grade II listedGeorge’s Dock Ventilation andCentral Station of the MerseyRoad Tunnel building,Merseytravel chose Memshield 3
smart boards and MCCBpanelboards from Eaton as the keyelements of the new installation.
The decision to use Eatonproducts was based on theirversatility, performance and valuefor money, on the supportprovided by Eaton engineers whocarried out a detailed site surveybefore the order was placed, andon Merseytravel’s positiveexperience of working with Eatonon previous projects.
It was decided that the building’selectrical systems should bereplaced in their entirety, but thisproject was not without itschallenges. The space available toaccommodate the riser cables wasvery limited and, as is typical of abuilding of this age, the riserswere not aligned vertically.However, significant
modifications to the structure ofthe building were out of thequestion because of the building’slisted status and architecturalvalue.For this reason, the decision wastaken to use Eaton’s MCCBpanelboards as their removablecross rails meant it was possible tolay cables into the board insteadof feeding them through a glandplate aperture offering significanttime savings and making theinstallation much easier.
Other key requirements of thenew distribution system were thatit should provide flexibility tocope with future needs, andcomprehensive metering in linewith Part L2 of the BuildingRegulations.
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Glamocell UKlaunches NEWFastFit LED T8 TubeGlamocell LED Lighting Solutionswas founded in Finland in 2005 tobring innovation, performanceand quality to the LED lightingmarket in Northern Europe.Glamocell was established in theUK in 2010 and has continued tomaintain the high standards set bythe Finnish company, offering awide range of products includingSpotlights, Candles, Downlights,Floods, High/Low Bays, Panelsand 2Ds.
As LED technology continues toadvance, Glamocell UK arepleased to announce the launch oftheir NEW FastFit LED T8 Tube.There is no need to disconnect thestarter or ballast just simplyremove the old fluorescent tubeand drop in the new LED version,reducing maintenance timesignificantly.
The innovative Fin shapedaluminium alloy heat sinkachieves fast heat dissipation,cooling the area 2.5 times fasterthan the ordinary LED tube. Keyfeatures include 50,000 hour lifeexpectancy, No glare, 90 lm/w, 3
year warranty. The FastFit T8Tube is available in 600mm,1200mm and 1500mm lengths.Retrofitting this tube will reduceyour energy bill by up to 75% andat the same time lower carbonoutput.
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Marks & SpencerCompletes RetroFit of EnergyEfficiency Lighting
In a drive to become the world’smost sustainable major retailer,Marks & Spencer has set the goalof reducing their store, office andwarehouse energy usage by 35%per square foot by 2015. The UKretailer is addressing how itsexisting stores are lit and hasturned to leading building servicescontractor, Balfour BeattyEngineering Services (BBES). Theresult is the swapping out of T5ribbon wall light fittings and theinstallation of low energy LEDlighting in over 170 stores in theUK.
For the first phase of the project,delivered in partnership withlighting manufacturer, Phillips,several dedicated teams fromBBES worked in stores across theUK to complete the installations.
“The new LED lighting isexpected to make a significant
impact in helping to reduce Marks& Spencer’s non-merchandiselighting costs,” commented StevenPalmer, BBES Project Manager.“The specification of Phillips longlife, low energy lighting systemsrepresents significant cost savingsfor each store.”
As the UK’s leading M&Econtractor, BBES has a clear focuson delivering schemes that offerlow environmental impact. Forthe second phase of works,sustainable initiatives such asenergy monitoring, intelligentlighting controls and waterlessurinals will also be integrated intothe stores to further reduce energyconsumption.
Improvements to meteringequipment will strengthen theretail chain’s ability to measureenergy usage and ability toanalyse stores' consumptiontrends. This increased visibilitywill mean the stores can easilyidentify and quickly respond towhere energy usage is high due tofaulty equipment.
BBES will also be working withMarks & Spencer on developingsystems which allow them toremotely manage in-store lighting,heating and ventilation equipmentand food refrigeration systems.An added benefit of this will meanless maintenance related calloutsand the associated environmentalimpact these have.
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Packrafting through theheart of the African
'Peace Park' on a Journeyof a Lifetime
British geographer WillMillard will be headingout to the jungles of SierraLeone and Liberia to makea first descent of theremote Moro and Manorivers.As the recipient of the Journey of aLifetime Award, awarded by theRoyal Geographical Society (withIBG) in partnership with BBC Radio4, Will is hoping to raise awarenessof this critically endangered forestenvironment and its remarkablepeople, with a BBC Radio 4broadcast of his journey scheduledfor this autumn.
The journey will see Will pack-raft100 miles down the remote Manoand Moro River, through the heartof the highly anticipated ‘PeacePark', meeting the local people,ecologists and unique wildlife onan extraordinary journey at thefrontline of African conservation.
The visit coincides with theconstruction of one of the largest
and most ecologically importantnational parks in West Africa, asSierra Leone and Liberia seek tojoin Gola National Park with Lofaand Foya. The move comes afterthe countries celebrate ten years ofpeace. Funded by the EuropeanUnion, the project will form anunbroken 300,000 hectare nationalpark in what could be an iconicsymbol of peace and unity, as wellas a vital lifeline to the uniquewildlife of West Africa.
Commenting ahead of his journey,Will said: "I will be travelling deepinto the fragile Upper Guinean beltecosystem, home to some of themost endangered species on theplanet including pygmy hippos,chimps and forest elephants, andunder major threat from loggingand mining.
"It will be fascinating to live in theforest meeting the policy makers,ecologists and local peopleresponsible for establishingconservation initiatives in theregion including: ex-hunters whohave adapted their animal callingskills to directly benefit wildliferesearch and joining the patrols ofbush rangers who guard theinternational borders from illegalloggers and diamond miners."
The Society's Journey of a LifetimeAward in partnership with BBC
Radio 4, running since 2001, offerspeople the chance to make a‘journey of a lifetime' and to tell theworld about it in a memorablepiece of radio documentary-making. The award recipientreceives training in radiobroadcasting from the BBC andrecords their experiences for a BBCRadio 4 documentary.Will added: "More than 70% of theUpper Guinean forest belt hasdisappeared in the last 50 years. Ina region synonymous with a brutalconflict fuelled by blood diamondsit may seem an unlikely strongholdfor such a rich habitat. Yet the ten-year war may have offeredsomething of a salvation for theforest and its animals, discouragingmass scale commercial exploitationin the region for decades. I amreally looking forward to meetingthe local people that have lived andendured in this remarkable region."
Will's journey can be followed onthe Downstream Chimpcommunity on Facebook, on Twitter@MillardWill or his blog athttp://downstreamchimp.wordpress.com/
For further details about theJourney of a Lifetime Award visitwww.rgs.org/journeyofalifetime
PEACEAND
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Now you cando it in the wetwith Geo-FixAll Weather!As the undisputed ruler ofthe market, Geo-Fix isalready the trade’sfavourite paving jointingcompound but now it hasgot even better asEverbuild Building
Products announce thearrival of Geo-Fix AllWeather – same qualitythat you would expectfrom the Geo-Fix brandbut with a new raincompatible formula!
We all know that the GreatBritish Weather isunpredictable which canoften make planning anoutdoor job difficult. WithGeo-Fix All Weather thereis now no need to worryabout losing out becauseof wet weather forecastsbecause Geo-Fix AllWeather is guaranteed todo just as good of a jobcome rain or shine!
Thanks to a newbreakthrough formulaGeo-Fix All Weathersolves the perennial
problem of application inthe rain and otherinclement weatherconditions. It has all thebenefits of standard Geo-Fix, is supplied readymixed in a vacuumpacked sealed foil bag toensure the product is keptfresh, is easy to brush intojoints, simple to point upand resists weed and plantgrowth. In fact, the onlydifference between thisand standard Geo-Fix isthat it can be applied inthe wet!
Geo-Fix All Weather isavailable in 14kg packs inNatural Stone, Slate Greyand a brand newAnthracite colour.
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A&G developssought afterCanterraflagstoneAcheson & Glover (A&G),a leading manufacturer ofpremium quality hardlandscaping, hasdeveloped its range withthe addition of newfeatures to the sought afterCanterra premium
flagstone range.
Canterra, with its brushed(curled) semi-sheen finish,is ideal for commercialand residential projectswhere colour and textureare important. The newlyenhanced flagstone is alsoideal for internalapplications, conservationareas and traditionalarchitectural schemes. Itshigh quality appearanceand range of naturallooking colours makes itthe perfect choice for
BREEAM TargetsBoosted by Sudscape’sLandscaping System
Project case studySudscape Boosts Eco Credentials OfOlympicVillage
Aunique SUDS-compliant paving system comprised of recycledcar tyres is being used to boost the eco-credentials of landscapingprovided at the Olympic Village.
The sudscape™ system is being used on 460 sq metres ofpathways within the residential courtyards of the Athletes’villageLandscape Architects Macfarlane Wilder, who are theappointed Landscape Architects for blocks N10 and N14,specified Sudscape for a number of reasons. The sudscape™System does not require a concrete or tarmac base, a keyconsideration for roof top landscaping where access forinstallation equipment is difficult. Use of the system alsoeliminates the risk of standing water or flooding - sudscape™has its own built-in rubber sub-base using recycled car tyres,with a top layer comprised of resin and aggregate. As both layersare porous and flexible, water is held within the voids withinthe sub-base until it is naturally absorbed back into the watertable.
sudscape™ offers a host of other benefits making it ideal for theOlympic project, including a relatively quick installation process,easy maintenance, with no weeding required, and also costeffectiveness, with the system boasting a similar price structureto block paving
Peter Wilder comments:“The Athletes’ Village demands a rigorous approach tosurface water management responsibly sourcedmaterials. sudscape™ is a system that we haveencountered through our work on the BRE InnovationParks where it has proven its credentials as a low carbonalternative to traditional resin bound systems.”
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Base:Sudscape Bound Recycled Tyre 30mm
Subbase (to be installed by others:Dependant upon ground conditions:200mm for car parks and driveways,150mm for pathways of 20/10mmfacetededge compacted clean stone or Type 3 open-graded unbound mixture 20/10 suitablycompacted. WashedThe aim is a porous sub base with 20% voids.
Topping:Sudscape Resin Bound Topping 20mm
A unique SUDS-compliant hardlandscaping system, Sudscape ™ canearn a construction or landscaping projectup to eleven BREEAM credits due to itsrange of excellent eco-credentials, basedon criteria information provided in theGreen Guide to Specification.Sudscape is a pioneering system comprised of a sublayer of recycled car tyres combined with a porous toplayer of resin bound aggregate. Rainwater is able to soakthrough the top layer where it is held in the voids of thesub layer before being naturally absorbed back into thewater table, thereby eliminating the risk of standingwater. It is suitable for use across a range of applicationsincluding paths and pavements, driveways and borders,and it requires minimal maintenance.
Specifically it complies with the following sections ofthe Green Guide:
- Hard Landscaping Materials Section: recycled surfacingmaterial equates to one credit- Responsible Sourcing of Materials Section: being madefrom recycled car tyres, use of Sudscape can achieve upto three credits- Flood Risk Section: its surface water attenuationproperties equates to two credits- Minimising water course pollution section: Sudscape’ssurface water source control treatment equates to onecredit- Innovation Section: Sudscape’s main component ofrecycled car tyres qualifies it for a further credit.The Sudscape system has been rigorously tested at theBRE Innovation Park over a three year period where itis the only landscaping product to have remained porouswith no maintenance required at all in a woodedenvironment. The patented system allows water and airto pass through, but not light and can therefore be simplypower washed or vacuumed to minimise any fine build-up. In addition, in freeze thaw tests it does not laminate,as is often the case with other resin products whenplaced on top of concrete or tarmac.
Wayne Langford, Director at Sudscape comments: “WithBREEAM accreditations now high on the agenda,Sudscape can substantially boost the endeavour to securea very good or excellent rating on a project. Not onlydoes it meet the criteria for flooding, but being made ofrecycled car tyres it gains valuable innovation andsustainability credits also.
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Marley’s new anti-flood valves help totackle flash floodsMarley’s recently launched anti-flood valves
serve as the ideal solution to prevent thebackflow from surcharging sewers - providing
fast and effective operation.
In addition, the anti-flood valves help to minimise thefinancial losses caused by sewage flooding events and arefully compliant with Building Regulations.
There are approximately two million properties at risk fromflooding in the UK with many directly affected by river orcoastal flooding however, more homes are damagedindirectly by the backflow of sewage. Marley’s anti-flood(or non-return) valves have been designed to preventbackflow from surcharging sewers, so wherever there isdanger from rising water backing up into a propertythrough the drainage system, the valve will close off thebackflow automatically to prevent flood damage.Importantly, the double-flap valve is fully compliant withBuilding Regulations and Document H1, which states: “2.11
Anti-flooding valves should preferably be of the doublevalve type, and should be suitable for foul water and havea manual closure device.
They should comply with the requirements of BS EN 13564.A single valve should not normally serve more than onebuilding.”
Produced in both PVCu and ABS Plastic, the anti-floodvalves are both corrosion resistant and impervious to rodentpenetration, offering specifiers and consultants productlongevity and durability. Furthermore, the design of theanti-flood valves is as such to enable simple installationand provide superior performance benefits in vulnerableareas such as low-lying coastal, lake or valley areas, privatedrainage systems connected to public sewers supplied withpumping stations or where non-pressure flow control isneeded.Ian Crampton, Product Manager at Marley Plumbing andDrainage states: “Weather patterns over the last few years
have changed dramatically bringing more intense periodsof rain, that existing drainage systems are simply unableto cope with. The destruction caused by resulting flashfloods can be devastating and costly, not to mentiondangerous when dealing with sewage water. The functionof the new double-flap valve therefore, is crucial to stoppingthe backflow of surcharging sewers. The effective designmeans the valve will close off the backflow automaticallyto prevent flood damage.
“We are committed to providing customers with highquality products that meet their needs, as well as anexperienced technical design back up and support service,ensuring the right product is always specified for theapplication.”Marley’s anti-flood valves are available widely throughmerchant stockists. For more information please visitwww.marleyplumbinganddrainage.com
Stormsaver, the UK’s largestprovider of rainwaterharvesting systems haverecently returned fromEcobuild, the world’s largestevent for sustainable designand construction. The eventwas held in March at ExCel,London over a 3 day period.
During the exhibition,Stormsaver welcomedhundreds of visitors to theirstand who were keen to findout about the benefits ofrainwater harvesting.Stormsaver featured ademonstration tank thatshowed visitors how the
harvesting and filtrationprocess works. The tankwas also a great way forvisitors to see first hand, thesize of a Shallow Dig Tankand the small amount ofspace they occupy onceinstalled.
As rainwater harvestingcontinues to grow inpopularity, the team noticedincreased interest fromvisitors in the long termbenefits of using recycledrainwater. With over 10years experience, the teamwere on hand to discuss thenumerous benefits including
the reduction in carbonemissions and an averagepayback of 7 years foundwith domestic systems.Stormsaver provided theirvisitors with plenty ofgiveaways including over550 bottles of water, 1500brochures and hundreds ofUSB cards.
When asked to summarisetheir time at Ecobuild, LisaFarnsworth, Sales Directorhighlighted, “Ecobuild wasa huge success for us thisyear. The whole team reallyenjoyed getting involved inhelping those interested insustainable design andconstruction learn about thebenefits of rainwaterharvesting. We are lookingforward to following upwith our visitors in ourquest to help the UK
become one ofthe driving forcesin sustainabledevelopment”.
The 100 plus room development will be the second Residence Inn in Europefollowing the opening of a hotel in Munich. It has been designed to facilitatelonger stays, providing spacious suites with separate living and sleepingareas, also including a fully fitted kitchen.
The first hotel bedroom design in the UK driven by 50mm Eurolight is anexciting prospect for EGGER especially with the hotel brand planningfurther expansion within the UK.
EGGER’s National Specification Manager worked closely with Scottishbased architects ICA; they specified all materials used and for the first timespecified EGGER’s EUROLIGHT boards for almost 80% of the bedroomfurniture.
Thomas Johnstone, the furniture contractors were brought in for the projecthaving never used the EGGER lightweight board previously. A lot of firstshave come about as a result of the project, not only concerning the materialsbut also the decor.
Natural Aragon Oak (H3072) was only introduced as a UK standard MFCdecor 12 months ago and the Marriott, as approved by the AmericanHeadquarters decided that this on the Eurolight was perfect for the lookand feel they were searching for.
Following on from the Marriott Residence Inn Edinburgh, EGGER UK isnow pursuing another scheme with ICA for another arm of the Marriottbrand, however driven mainly by MFC.
For EGGER to be specified in such esteemed projects is a real achievementfor us all as it shows that we really are at the top of our game when it comesto the 5 star brands.
Products:H1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak 50mm EurolightH1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak 18mmMFCH1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak ABS Security Edging
Implemented by:Fabricator: Thomas JohnstoneDesigner: ICAArchitects
For the protection of wood based product solutions EGGER exclusivelyuses wood from forest clearings and thinning, residual wood in selectedquality from sawmills as well as suitable recycled wood. EGGER actsresponsibly with regards to the forests and the environment and withinthe scope of the Chain of Custody procedures which are certifiedaccording to FSC and PEFC.
The environmental objective set by EGGER is and always has been toproduce quality products that are fit for the customers purpose on asustainable basis with little impact as possible on the environment,especially in terms of waste, pollution and energy usage.
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first Residence Inn inEdinburgh as part of plans toexpand the long stay brand inEurope, and our material has
Crown Paints marked Ecobuild withprominent support for Britain’s biggest
climate change campaign, Climate Week.
The UK paint manufacturer was a national partner of theinitiative, which used high profile celebrities and communityevents to inspire a new wave of action to create a sustainablefuture. Sponsorship of Climate Week reinforces Crown’s long-standing commitment to the environment. The company’saward-winning programme ‘Earthbalance’ sets the standard inembedding sustainability at the heart of a business and has seenCrown gain increasing recognition as being among the top tierof sustainable businesses in the UK.
Earthbalance’s progress made to date has seen Crown secure aclutch of high profile accolades in 2012, including the SustainableInnovation Award from the British Coatings Federation, and theSustainable Business Award For Large Companies from theLancashire Business Environment Awards. From its stand atEcobuild the team from Crown highlighted how the company’sapproach can support specification professionals in areasincluding reduced waste streams, the achievement of BREEAMratings and products offering extended maintenance cycles.
In 2008, Crown launched ‘Earthbalance’ a dedicatedsustainability programme, featuring an ambitious, long-termtarget to drive down its own greenhouse gas emissions, withthe target of a 10 per cent reduction in 2015 – and 25 per cent in2020. These two targets are in addition to a sustainability targetof zero waste to landfill, originally targeted for December 2012– which was achieved more than 12 months ahead of schedule.
Crown’s investment in carbon footprinting technology is helpingthe company achieve these targets. This process enables thecompany to measure the footprint of all products across itsrange, including the specification brands of Crown Trade,Sadolin and Sandtex Trade, and then make the necessarychanges to reduce the carbon output, without affecting thequality of the paint.
Mark Lloyd, Crown Paints’ Sustainability Manager, said: “Weare well on track with our green commitment; and results suchas the achievement of our zero waste to landfill target more than12 months ahead of schedule reflects the success of theprogramme to date. However, there’s still plenty to do and we
see sustainability as a mission for the entire organisation. It’snot just about filling a market niche; it’s about changing the waywe do business. Our focus is to minimise energy, reduce, re-useor recycle waste wherever feasible and develop continuousimprovement programmes and innovation initiatives to inspireproducts and processes with the lowest possible ecologicalimpact. All this is undertaken with an absolute commitment notto affect our products’ performance adversely. We also applyresponsible raw material sourcing, considering theenvironmental and ethical effects of raw materials used withinour business. Our focus is not to just provide a few niche ‘green’products. By measuring and evaluating the carbon footprint ofeverything we do, we can make improvements, withoutimpacting on the quality of the paint we produce. This meansspecifiers can be assured that they benefit from high performingquality paints, which maintain their protective and aestheticqualities for the longer term – in itself a sustainable outcome.”
Also at Ecobuild, Crown showed how achieving the rightspecification for commercial and industrial environments hasbeen made even easier with Crown Paints’ new online tool,PaintSpec Finder.®
The system generates tailor-made, accurate and technicallydetailed specifications in an accessible format, regardless of thecomplexity or size of the project.
Avonside Group Servicesexhibited theRoofSpace I-Roof™featuring environmentalinnovations fromstrategic partners atEcobuild 2013Avonside Group Services gavepride of place on its Ecobuildstand, N1430, to the award-winning innovative RoofSpace I-Roof™ system from Avonside
business, RoofSpace Solutions.This system offers significant time,cost and labour-saving benefits,plus environmental performancethat is increasingly important tobuilders, architects and planners,as is RoofSpace Solutions’ RobustDetails approval.Avonside Group hosted excitinginnovations from some strategicpartners on the RoofSpace I-Roof™ system, including the newRussell Envirotile and RussellEnvirolay installed by AvonsideRoofing, Lightway Light Pipes
installed by Avonside Daylightand c21e solar photovoltaic tilesfrom Solarcentury installed andcommissioned by AvonsideRenewables.
Intelligent glasssystems receivepraise at EcobuildEssex Safety Glass (ESG Ltd)certainly put a new spin on theterm ‘responsive architecture’ atEcoBuild this year, with visitorsflocking to the stand to see andfeel for themselves the digitallysensitive glass products ondisplay.
Unveiling ESG Solarchromic™Climate Control Glass and ESGThermic™ Heatable Glass for thefirst time was a smart move forthe leading technical glassmanufacturer, as visitors were leftinspired by ESG’s Eco IntelligentHome. In fact, ESG is alreadyseeing a surge in enquiries fromthose looking for highly practical,responsive, stylish, and mostimportantly, environmentallyfriendly glass solutions.
Scott Sinden, Managing Directorof ESG, comments: “Weexperienced a great deal of interestin our ESG Solarchromic™Climate Control Glass, which hasthe ability to minimise solar heatgain during summer months yetmaximise it during the winter.With its electronically controllabletint, the glass not only reduces abuilding’s energy consumption, itis also an attractive design featurefor any window, conservatory,velux or rooflight. Available inmanual or automatic control, ESGSolarchromic™ panels can becontrolled individually or as a
multiple panel system.”“Visitors were also attracted to ournewly introduced ESG Thermic™Heatable Glass, which is capableof bringing effective andcontrolled room temperatures upto 40°C, discarding the need forunsightly radiators with itsinnovative, invisible space savingproperties.
Available in sizing up to 1,800mmx 3,500mm, ESG Switchable™LCD Privacy Glass proved to beparticularly appealing to specifierslooking to use the glass as apractical and elegant designfeature. This was the first time acompany showcased intelligentglass products within actualapplications. These included anadvanced privacy glass slidingand folding door system, a lowvoltage shower enclosure withconductive fittings, and a frontprojection switchable window.
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A successful show for thenewly-formed companyLafarge Tarmac unveiled the latestsolutions in sustainableconstruction at Ecobuild last week,where the newly-formed Britishcompany exhibited for the firsttime as the UK’s leadingconstruction materials and servicescompany.
It was the first opportunity forvisitors to discover how LafargeTarmac is bringing together over100 years of heritage, knowledgeand experience, to meet thesustainability needs of the futureby providing a high quality anddiverse product offering withinnovative, value-added solutionsfor customers across the UK. Amain feature exhibit at Ecobuild,the Lafarge Tarmac standchallenged visitors to ‘imagine aworld without constructionmaterials’, and showcased fourkey elements of sustainableconstruction. The eye-catching,
two-storey stand gave visitors aninsight into the sustainablecredentials of concrete, aggregates,cement, lime and asphalt,presenting the life-cycle story fromthe responsible sourcing andextraction of raw materials, to thesupply, construction and use ofinnovative solutions.At the centre of the stand, LafargeTarmac’s Expert Seminar sessionsproved very popular withEcobuild visitors. A first forLafarge Tarmac, the interactiveseminars led by sustainabilityexperts, architects and engineersfrom The Concrete Centre covereda variety of topics over the threedays including thermal mass,sustainable specification,decorative concrete and efficientbuilding systems.
“Sustainability is firmly at theheart of the Lafarge Tarmacbusiness, and we were pleased tobe able to present the vision of thenew company to visitors whocame to Ecobuild this year” saidCyrille Ragoucy, CEO of LafargeTarmac. “The founding companieseach have a long and provenlegacy of sustainable performance,products and solutions and we arecommitted to build on this.”
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Visitors welcome LafargeTarmac’s vision for sustainableconstruction at Ecobuild
Swish Building ProductsReduces Carbon Footprintfor Fourth Consecutive Year
As part of its continuouscommitment to improvingenvironmental performance,Swish Building Products has onceagain cut its carbon footprint;seeing a decrease of 26% since2008.
2012 saw the company achieve theequivalent of Carbon Trust LevelOne carbon reduction from 2011of 8.82% across electricity, gas andheater fuel uses (Fixed Utilities).
The low maintenance buildingproducts specialist cut 29% fromits water usage and 10% from itselectricity consumption in 2012.The Company generated 255
tonnes of general waste over theyear; including pallets, shrink-wrap, and paper; all of which wassorted and recycled, with only 2%going to landfill.Greg Wilde of Swish BuildingProducts said: “Gaining our ISO14001 accreditation in 2007allowed us to focus on, and makeyear-on-year improvements inenergy efficiency and water usage.These best practice measurescontinue to make good businesssense, and remain a fundamentalpart of our business strategy.
Since our base-line year of 2008our reduction in electricity isequivalent to the average annualconsumption of 900 UK homes!We have also cut our spaceheating (oil and gas) by anaverage of 50% and are 11% morefuel efficient when delivering ourproducts to our customers.”
Since developing the originalhelical fixing in 1984, HELIFIX hascontinued to innovate, expandingits range to include specialisthelical wall ties, fixings andmasonry reinforcement systemsfor use in both new build andrefurbishment.
In addition to full productinformation, the new brochure‘Principles, Products andApplications’ also includes asummary of the company’sinnovation accomplishmentsspanning almost 30 years.
Helifix products have proven aneffective cure for commonstructural defects in mostconstruction materials includingmasonry, timber and concrete.Repair and refurbishment is
increasingly acknowledged as themore sustainable alternative todemolition, in terms ofarchitectural value, materialsusage, cost and environmentalimpact. Illustrated within the newliterature are informativeexamples of how Helifix’sengineering expertise andproducts can avoid disruptivedismantling and costly rebuilds.
John Heseltine, Helifix TechnicalManager says, “Our unique helicalbar is extremely versatile and canbe used to overcome a wide rangeof structural faults. We can restoreintegrity to virtually every type ofstructure from houses and towerblocks, to masonry bridges andlisted buildings”
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Mapei celebrateBBA certificationMapei are delighted to announcethat they have been awardedBritish Board of Agrement (BBA)certification for their MapethermEPS External Wall InsulatedSystem.
The Mapetherm System is anexternal wall insulation systemthat utilises EPS sustainablealternatives to conventional
insulation materials. Consisting ofadhesive, insulation, base coat,mesh, primer and thin coat renderfinish, it aims to limit heat loss andguarantees significant energysavings, and is already achievinggreat success in very demandingclimatic conditions worldwide.
Mapei produce the paneladhesive, mesh, and dash receivercoats in its Halesowen WestMidlands production facility,along with complementaryproducts for EWI systems such asconcrete repair, waterproofing andinsulated roofing systems, alldesigned to provide a fullycompatible and integrated systemapproach to thermally upgradinga structure. While ensuring ourown carbon footprint is kept to aminimum.Providing reassurance to theconstruction industry, BBA is theUK’s major authority offeringapproval and inspection servicesto manufacturers and installerssupplying the constructionindustry.
Students of architecture globallyhave the opportunity to enter agreen building competition run byArmstrong Ceilings.
An international competition forstudents of architecture has beenlaunched by Armstrong Ceilings.The inaugural Armstrong GreenBuildings Award, in conjunctionwith global architecture and
suppliers’ network www.archi-europe.com, has been introducedto help celebrate ceiling systemsbecoming a key element of energyconservation.
Students are invited to presentconcepts using an array of multi-material ceiling solutions in fourcategories – energy savings, wastemanagement programme,resource management and indoorair quality (interior well being).
Advice on green buildingsolutions is convenientlycontained within ArmstrongCeilings’ environmental mini-sitewww.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk/greenbuilding.
The deadline for entries is October7th. For more information and toenter, visit www.archiworld.com/94854/index.html.
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VEKA records anastounding 2208tonne carbon savingMinimising environmental impacthas always been of the utmostimportance to VEKA, and eventhough the company already hasa string of environmental awardsunder its belt, the system supplieris constantly looking for new andinnovative ways to be as energyefficient as possible.
This dedication has certainly paidoff, as Sales and MarketingDirector Colin Torley explains:“Since 2008, we have workedtirelessly to develop and introduce
energy-saving measures that willmassively reduce our carbonfootprint. Through theimplementation of these measureswe have managed to save amassive 2208 tonnes of carbon
from being emitted, something weare obviously very proud of.
“Some of the changes we havemade include switching ourextrusion line motors from DC toAC, fitting variable speedcompressors on air lines on allextrusion tables, as well asmodifying cooling towers to giveenergy savings in water cooling.
“We also implemented an energymanagement system, so we nowhave an instant record of theelectricity each machine in thefactory consumes, and we haveenforced energy awarenesstraining for all operatives in thefactory.” � enquiry 195
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IKO PLC joins NationalSustainabilityBenchmarking GroupIKO PLC is proud to become thelatest corporate partner of theSustainable Homes Index ForTomorrow (SHIFT).
The only initiative to provide acomprehensive environmentalbenchmark for affordable housingproviders the Sustainable HomesIndex For Tomorrow (SHIFT) was
originally developed withthe support of the Homesand Communities Agency(HCA), WWF-UK, theMayor of London and theUK Green Building Council(UKGBC).
The IKO name issynonymous withdelivering dependablewaterproofing solutions backedby supreme levels of customerservice. A wide range of roofingsystems are available, includinggreen roofs which encourage
biodiversity, as well as improvingthe thermal and acousticperformance and the air quality ofa building. � enquiry 196
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Keeping Staffordshire atthe forefront ofconstruction advancesStaffordshire materials technologycompany Ceram is expanding itsconstruction services by setting upa Technology Development Group(TDG).
The team will focus on thedevelopment of new materials,products and technologies, as wellas investigating better ways ofusing existing products andmaterials in the light ofenvironmental concerns andshortages.
Directors at Ceram believe theconstruction TDG will help putthe Stoke-on-Trent firm at theleading edge of building productand materials knowledge andresearch. Tony Kinsella, ChiefExecutive at Ceram, said: “Theconstruction industry is facingsome significant challenges.
Environmental regulation isincreasing, and key materials arelikely to become more scarce andexpensive.“The TDG will look at ways ofusing less of these materials, orreplacing them altogether withdifferent materials. It will also lookat the whole life cycle of buildingsand building products and comeup with more imaginative ways ofre-using and recycling them.Finding solutions to theseproblems will give our customersreally significant competitiveadvantages. It will also be of realeconomic benefit, and we want tomake sure that Stoke-on-Trent andStaffordshire are at the heart ofthat process.” � enquiry 199
Armstrong Ceilings’ ABook inspires designersto reach new heightsA showcase of ceiling quality andinnovation, plus everything anarchitect or interior designer needsto specify a greener ceiling, iscontained in Armstrong’s A Bookfor 2013.
The brochure from the leadingsupplier of interior buildingsolutions features a variety ofstunning UK and Europe-widenew-build and renovation case
studies that make for somesustainable coffee table reading …and a thank you to Armstrong’scustomers who have trusted theirproducts and services over thepast 150 years.
The A Book features Armstrong’speerless portfolio of products,manufactured from materialsincluding mineral, metal, woodand resin, as used on projects inthe office, retail and leisure,transport, education andhealthcare sectors.
Retail and leisure projects include
The International privatemembers’ lounge at LiverpoolFootball Club where hexagonalOptima Canopies were specifiedby strategic design consultants20.20 for their aesthetic andacoustic qualities.
Office projects include the use ofa mixture of Armstrong’s RH 215metal micro-perforated plankswith an acoustic fleece on the firstfloor of a new Central MotorwayPolice Group HQ.
The guide also features the use ofArmstrong’s micro-perforated
metal tiles on Birmingham CityCouncil’s new workplace, 10Woodcock Street. These “swingdown” planks can be folded downto allow access to services above.
Boningale launch new‘plants for wildlife’catalogue with BREEAMEcological credits inmindBoningale Nursery, one of theUK’s leading horticulturalspecialists to the landscaping andamenity industry has teamed upwith environmental experts toproduce a unique catalogue forarchitects and contractors keen tomaximise their ecologicalcredentials when working onBREEAM and ecologicallysensitive projects.
The Shropshire-based company,which specialises in producingand sourcing hardy nursery stockfor the landscape market from its39-acre headquarters inAlbrighton, says its “Plants forWildlife” catalogue will assistcontractors working on ecologicallandscape projects toaccommodate changes moreefficiently.
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South Eastbuilders merchantopens newsustainabletraining centre
Chandlers Building Supplies hasdeveloped a new SustainableBuilding Solutions training centre,which is based at its Lewesbranch. The training centre will
be used to educate staff, as well asoffering practical training to localDevelopers and Builders withCPD events for Architects.Over the last year Chandlers hasmade a commitment to thedevelopment and supply of aSustainable product range withthe focus on delivering waterefficiency and sustainable buildingsolutions, targeted at both tradeand consumer customers.
These include:• Modern Designs for ModernLiving water efficientbathroom range
• Energy saving external wallinsulation and renders
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Eco2Solar MD named‘Midlands Entrepreneurof the Year’Kidderminster businessman andrenewable energy pioneer PaulHutchens has been named‘Midlands Entrepreneur of theYear’ at the 2013 MidlandsBusiness Awards. Paul acceptedhis accolade from Shalini Khemka,chief executive of award sponsorsE2Exchange and guest speakerLord Karan Bilimoria at theprestigious award ceremony at theHilton Metropole Hotel(Birmingham).The award recognises Paul’s
achievements to date since settingup his own successful renewableenergy firm, Eco2Solar, in 2007.
At the helm of Eco2Solar, Paul hasled continued developments,rapid growth and best practice inproviding solar photovoltaic, solarthermal and heat pump systeminstallations for a broad range ofcommercial, social and domesticclients throughout the WestMidlands and UK wide.
Paul said: “I am delighted to havebeen recognised in this way and itis a reflection on the hard work ofevery member of the Eco2Solarteam, which is making asignificant contribution inpromoting clean energy andreducing the carbon footprint ofthe region.”
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It goes without saying that youdon’t need to belong to anorganisation to be or to becomesustainable. Sika is certainly proofof that. Sustainability is at theforefront of our company missionstatement. We’ve cut energyconsumption by an impressive 30percent in the last few years. Andwe are a leading voice in the sectorswe work in, supporting industrybodies for concrete and roofing, andsitting on government advisorypanels for issues such as the latestbuilding regulations changes.So why did we feel the need to jointhe UK Green Building Council(UK-GBC)?
CRUCIAL ROLE
Well, for me, it is about Sika makinga firm commitment to sustainabilityin the built environment goingforwards. While there areadmittedly less noble reasons to join– namely, valuable networkingopportunities with key clients andsupply-chain partners –sustainability is the single biggestthing that will affect businesses inthe future. So, whether you’re abusiness leader trying to introducemore efficient manufacturing andworking practices, governmenttrying to achieve ambitious cuts inour nation’s carbon footprint – or
Building a sustainable future
TOGETHER
Construction products specialist Sika Limited has become the latestindustry body to become a member ofthe UK Green Building Council. Here,the company’s head of sustainability,Phil Jarratt, explains the attractions ofjoining forces to promote greenbuilding policy and practices, andencourages others to get on board.
simply an individual trying to do ‘their bit’ – it is betterthat we do those things together rather than in isolation.
Joining the UK-GBC was a significant commitment forSika, but it is already proving a worthwhile investmentand one that I’d recommend to my industry peers. Thecouncil was created to bring industry together and,importantly, to facilitate dialogue between industry andgovernment in its campaign for a sustainable builtenvironment. In truth, the positive changes and futureplans of a business like Sika are of little consequence atgovernment level. But, through the council, we are ableto join the conversation and get our voice heard.
Joining costs vary and so the membership is diverse,ranging from stalwarts of British business, such as JohnLewis, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, to universities,main contractors and architectural firms of all shapesand sizes. Meetings and events are a melting pot of ideasand debate. The atmosphere is inclusive andcollaborative. As the Green Deal in particular comes intoforce, I’m certain member organisations will have acrucial role in voicing any concerns/issues related tothis controversial new initiative and in giving feedbackto government. Because when UK-GBC speaks on behalfof the industry, the government listens.
SHARING IDEAS
Another great benefit for members is the chance to shareideas and learn from each other’s experiences. Forinstance, Sika-Trocal, one of our roofing brands, wasasked recently by a local authority to recycle an 8,000sqm PVC roof at end of its life when being replaced withnew. But we couldn’t help because the facilities just don’texist to do that at present – there are only so manyrecycled traffic cones you can make!
But I believe that recycling and reusing materials, andreducing waste to landfill, is something we can alladdress if we get our heads together, so I brought theproblem up at a recent Construction ProductsAssociation (CPA) Sustainable Construction committeemeeting. As it transpired, plasterboard manufacturerBritish Gypsum had encountered a similar problem, buthad overcome it. So immediately you’ve started a forumthat can result in something beneficial.
As with anything in life – the more you put in, the moreyou get out. Sika was already making enormous stridesforward in, for example, reducing the amount of waterused in its manufacturing processes as well as theamounts of volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) inadhesives and other products. But becoming a UK-GBCmember gives us the chance to become a proactive andexpert advisor on these issues.
Just as British Gypsum’s experience helped inform ourongoing efforts to address waste product recycling, whoknows how Sika’s research into, say, more radicalalternatives to VOCs will help in future?
Exciting progress is being made in the States with aninduction welding technique, which uses a magnetic-induction-activated tool to activate an adhesive that thenattaches the underside of the membrane. It’s a lot moreefficient and doesn’t use solvents. Likewise, Sika hasdeveloped additives that reduce the amount of water inthe production of concrete. Product longevity is anotherbig issue affecting the whole industry that we’re tryingto improve as well. But only by sharing our innovationsand expertise can we bring about widespread change.
FURTHERING THE CAUSE
Cutting-edge companies are increasingly identifyingthat not only complying with sustainable buildingmeasures but also proactively furthering this cause givesclients and consumers the peace of mind that you’reworking towards helping the planet.
Joining UK-GBC is a great way to show yourcommitment and work with other like-minded, leadingorganisations for the benefit of all. Yes, there are tangiblebusiness advantages for the cynics out there – access tothe latest news and education as well as associating withbig names – but none of us can escape the fact thatgovernment targets to achieve zero carbon homes by2016 must be met. We must act. And getting involvedwith UK-GBC seems, to me, a great place to cometogether to work towards just that.
For more information on UK Green Building Councilvisit www.ukgbc.org.For more information on Sika visit www.sika.co.uk.
