CS LOUVRES ARE A CLASS APART AT NEW UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Building Products Index Ltd April 26, 2022 Louvres Leave a Comment

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The University of Northampton’s stunning new £330 million Waterside Campus is set to be a template for sustainability having been built to low carbon, BREEAM Excellent-rated construction standards. Central to the natural ventilation strategy, Construction Specialties’ (CS) architectural louvres will provide excellent airflow and long-lasting protection from wind-driven rain.

Energy Centre

As part of the Energy Centre’s natural ventilation strategy, CS’ RSH-5700 rain defence louvres fitted with bird screens were installed at the ground floor level of the South and East elevations forming an air intake area and at the upper mezzanine level of the West elevation which serves as an air exhaust area. The LA-600C acoustic louvres were specified to be fitted behind RSH-5700 louvres in both locations to help achieve noise emission limits stipulated in BREEAM and local planning authority requirements.

Fabricated and delivered to site as modules for efficient installation, RSH-5700 louves were powder coated in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, in keeping with the colour of surrounding cladding.

Learning Hub

CS louvres were also specified for the campus’s Learning Hub. Fitted to two opposite sides of the building’s 5^th floor rooftop plant room, they provide air intake and exhaust functions. On this building, the preference was for a louvre model with vertical blade orientation that blended with the overall building design. RSV-5700 rain defence louvres powdercoated in RAL 9018 Papyrus White, complete with bird guards or blanked off with single skin blanking panels in non-active areas, were installed flush with the polycarbonate walling system.

Solution

Featuring a complex, extruded aluminium blade profile with multiple draining channels, RSH-5700 and its vertical blade version RSV-5700 are high-performance louvre systems designed to provide maximum defence against water penetration whilst maintaining good airflow characteristics. Both systems have been third party tested to EN 13030 standard and achieved Class A rain defence up to 3.0m/s and Class A up to 3.5m/s respectively.

With a class 3 ‘good’ airflow rating, the two louvre models allow the passage of air, whilst providing the area beyond the boiler and plant equipment on both the Energy Centre and Learning Hub with highly efficient protection from rain penetration.

For further project information visit: https://www.c-sgroup.co.uk/blog/northampton-university-campus-northampton-uk/

TERRABASE CLASSIC RESIN BOUND PATHWAYS FOR GOLF COURSE IN BIRKENHEAD

Building Products Index Ltd April 26, 2022 Flooring, Resin Leave a Comment

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Bromborough Gold Club case study

Bromborough Golf Club, located in part of the Leverhulme Estate on the Wirral Peninsula, has recently had a smart upgrade to its course pathways with a Terrabase Classic no-dig, resin bound, permeable surfacing solution.

Existing gravel pathways at the 100-year-old golf course in Birkenhead needed regular repair to make good potholes and replace loose stone that had migrated into the surrounding grass. The club was looking for a decorative, hard-wearing paving with no loose gravel that would require little maintenance and provide good access around the course for all. Good permeability was also important to ensure that the paths remained water free in wet weather.

Thelwell Flooring Ltd, an NCC Addagrip approved contractor, offered a Terrabase no-dig surfacing system to provide a long-lasting solution which could be installed with minimum disruption and without the need for an asphalt base.

The Terrabase system consists of a heavy gauge geotextile fabric and a gravel stabilised grid topped with either a Rustic or a Classic resin bound finish. The Terrabase system is installed onto a base build-up of type 3 MOT, topped with a 30mm depth of finer compacted limestone, offering fast installation with minimum groundworks.

The client was looking for a red paving option and selected a Terrabase Classic system using a Stonebound 6mm Vanstone Red aggregate blend to offer a smooth, seamless, porous finish.

The old paths were dug out and edged ready for the Terrabase Classic. New steps were carved into the tee bank on the 3rd hole and an extra wide golf buggy park area was created.

Work was carried out in June and July 2021 to the satisfaction of the client and Thelwell Flooring were invited back in Sept 2021 to install more Terrabase Classic areas on the course.

Clement replacement steel windows at much loved Gateshead theatre

Building Products Index Ltd April 26, 2022 Steel, Windows Leave a Comment

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Photo kindly supplied by Robbi Caruthers, Chairman of the Little Theatre

Believed to be the only playhouse built in Great Britain during the Second World War and home to The Progressive Players since 1939, The Little Theatre remains Gateshead’s only theatre to this day.

Closed during the pandemic, funding was completed on an extension to the theatre creating a new rehearsal room above the auditorium.

New steel windows from the Clement W20 range were chosen for this new space. The new metal frames are polyester powder painted in Jet Black (matt) and great care was taken choosing the glass for the two striking modular bays at the front of the building: SunGuard SuperNeutral 62/34 was chosen for the outer pane, offering very high light transmission while ensuring energy savings through solar protection and thermal insulation, krypton gas was used for the centre of the pane and 4mm of toughened Planibel Grey was used for the inner pane.

Photo kindly supplied by Robbi Caruthers, Chairman of the Little Theatre

The Progressive Players were founded in 1920. The theatre opened with a performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and today the Players produce ten plays a year.

The new rehearsal room has the same dimensions as the main auditorium stage allowing a smooth transfer from rehearsals to final production. It is acoustically isolated allowing rehearsals to proceed even during a performance and was designed to be in keeping with the look and feel of the original theatre. Fitted with modern lighting and sound systems, the rehearsal room has the latest connectivity and networking capabilities.

It is hoped that the refurbished Little Theatre will not only be used for the Players’ rehearsals, visiting hires and community groups, but also to accommodate a youth theatre group.

Tel: 01428 643393 Email: info@clementwg.co.uk Web: clementwindows.co.uk

EUROCELL’S ALL-NEW, BESPOKE CONTEMPORARY CONSERVATORIES AND ORANGERIES

Building Products Index Ltd April 26, 2022 Doors, PVC-U, PVC-U, Windows Leave a Comment

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Eurocell has extended its range of market-leading conservatory and orangery solutions with the launch of new contemporary designs that create desirable extended living spaces or can modernise existing and traditional conservatory structures.

Responding to increased consumer demand for 21^st century conservatory designs that include greater use of glass, reduced brickwork, superior thermal insulation, and a contemporary build aesthetic for shape and colour, Eurocell has added a raft of new quality-led features that improve liveability and reflect changing homeowner tastes, which will create business growth opportunities for fabricators and installers.

The latest conservatory designs bring together a combination of Eurocell’s exclusive pilaster and slimline roof systems, with a modern highline gutter solution, to enable the creation of cutting-edge and desirable living spaces that connect the house and garden.

Requiring low maintenance and designed for ease of fabrication and fast installation, the sleek and attractively designed options will ensure the swift and cost-effective completion of projects. They also offer peace of mind with a 10-year guarantee on product performance once installed and provide all year-round comfort through superior thermal performance.

Flexible pilaster options

The new features include innovatively designed pilaster solutions providing strength, durability, high insulation performance, and varied decorative options. Using corner posts with reinforcement, the pilasters provide a robust construction solution. They are also the foundation for stunning cladding options such as Coastline and Ecoscape that are available in a range of colours, including anthracite grey, moondust grey, silver birch, spiced oak, and midnight black.

For homeowners preferring an internal plastered finish, the new pilaster options provide the perfect backdrop to help deliver stunning interior spaces that can include striking lighting effects and the increased specification of automation and technology.

Slimline roof system to enhance light and space

The contemporary visual impact of the new Eurocell conservatory options is reinforced with the addition of a slimline roof system solution. With a thinner ridge system and reduced sightlines on conservatories, the slimline roof system enhances the feel of light and space. The system’s colour range includes white, anthracite grey, smooth aluminium grey, and matt black to provide a modern look.

Highline gutters – easy to install with advanced aesthetics

To further support the creation of visually appealing conservatories, Eurocell’s new contemporary highline gutter perfectly complements the slimline roof system. Available in white, anthracite grey, and black, the highline gutter is suitable for internal and external 90-degree corners. They have been designed to make the installation process quicker by allowing increased space for installers to fix to the conservatory structure. The bottom of the gutter has been designed to allow better aesthetics over full height brickwork and pilasters.

The range of features are suitable for new conservatory structures or as a cost-effective method to modernise existing and traditional conservatories. Easy to install, they can quickly transform favourite internal spaces and enhance the connected experience of indoor and outdoor living.

Sean Bunyan, Head of Commercial Operations for Eurocell, says: “Our further enhanced range of conservatory solutions is designed to help create ideal living spaces for homeowners. The impact of the pandemic and the work from home rules have made many people reappraise their living and working environments. As a result, we expect to see continued strong market demand for newly realised modern conservatory solutions, as well as projects where homeowners are looking to transform traditional conservatories. We have also ensured that customer feedback has been used as part of the design and development process for the exciting new features.

“The contemporary pilaster, slimline roof system and highline gutter options are fantastic quality-based additions to the conservatory solutions we offer. They are now available for fabricators and installers looking to work with their clients on the development of attractive and welcoming spaces that connect the indoors with the outside.”

For more information, please visit: https://www.eurocell.co.uk/homeowners/conservatories

ACO Access – Whatever the application we’ve got it covered

Building Products Index Ltd April 26, 2022 access covers 2 Comments

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ACO is synonymous around the world for quality, innovation and outstanding design. Our wealth of experience, technical knowledge and manufacturing expertise ensures our range of floor access covers delivers choice, function and style to our customers for a wide range of internal and external building applications.

ACO’s floor access cover range provides a high quality finish and easy access to underlying services and ducting.

ACO UniFace™, our range of recessed access covers, and ACO UniTop™, our range of solid covers, are designed for internal and external applications associated with both commercial, private and public sector buildings.

Typical applications include areas used by pedestrians, light vehicle traffic and heavier traffic such as forklifts. Available in a choice of materials including aluminium, hot dipped galvanised steel and stainless steel grade 304 as standard. ACO access covers can also compliment a variety of hard and flexible floor finishes including concrete, epoxy, terrazzo, carpet, vinyl, stone or ceramic tiles.

With a comprehensive range of standard clear opening sizes from 200 to 1200mm, ACO floor access covers can be supplied either as single units or for ducting and multi span applications. Manual lift or gas spring assisted versions are also available to suit the intended method of opening, frequency and ease of operation.

ACO UniFace™ and ACO UniTop™ floor access covers are manufactured using recycled materials and at end of life can be 100% recycled contributing to a sustainable environment and building practices. Our complete range of floor access covers is tested to the Fabricated Access Cover Trade Association (FACTA), specification for fabricated access covers. As a member of FACTA all ACO floor access covers use FACTA classifications for ease of selection and specification.

Our standard aluminium covers are available from stock in 3-5 days. If you require a bespoke cover please call us on 01462 810421 to discuss the project details. For more information www.aco.co.uk/accesscovers

Brand New Brewers Stores

Building Products Index Ltd April 25, 2022 Paint Leave a Comment

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We are delighted to announce the opening 2 brand new Brewers stores across the country, available for all your decorating needs!

Brewers Bedford:

Whilst Brewers has been established in Bedford for twenty years, the time had come to move to a new home. Located on Unit 8 & 9, Kingfisher Business Park, MK42 0NY, the new store is now open for business. Situated in a thriving industrial estate, the bigger and brighter store will be the ultimate destination for all the finest brands in paints, wallpaper and woodcare. With two brand new tinting machines from Benjamin Moore and Zinsser, and a great space for browsing wallpaper collections and colours, you will be spoilt for choice!

The same fantastic team are ready to welcome you into their brand-new store and are on hand for any advice you may need. Rebecca Nicholas is branch manager of the Bedford store and has been with Brewers for five years after six years in the painting and decorating industry down under.

Mark Hemming has been with Brewers for a decade, having previously worked as a painter and decorator (and a keen Brewers customer!) for over 30 years and Mark Lazell has been with Brewers since Brewers Bedford opened its doors in 2002. The brand-new store will mark the next exciting chapter!

Brewers Dorking:

We are also excited to announce a Brewers Decorator Centre will be coming to Dorking in May! Located on 209-213 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1RU, the newest Brewers store will be in the heart of Dorking, and home to the finest brands in paint, wallpaper, woodcare and fabrics.

Stocking a wide variety of trade quality and designer paints, Brewers Dorking will stock Albany, Dulux, Crown, Johnstone’s, Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Mylands. Thousands of colours will be available to choose from with in-store tinting facilities from Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, Crown, Albany, Dulux, Mylands and Johnstone’s, which means you can take these colours away the very same day.

The store will also have wallpaper pattern books to browse, a range of woodcare products from brands such as Osmo, Sadolin and Cuprinol, and plenty of sundries to choose from to ensure you achieve the perfect finish.

Brewers Dorking will be open on from the 4^th of May and branch manager Wayne Broughton looks forward to welcoming customers to the brand-new store soon!

To see how Brewers gets involved with your local community and keep up to date with all store updates join Brewers on Facebook or Instagram.

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Setting the standard for fire certification and compliance

Building Products Index Ltd April 25, 2022 Access Panels Leave a Comment

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One of the UK’s leading providers in the design and manufacture of access solutions and riser doors for ceilings, walls and partitions, Profab Access, is supporting architects, specifiers and contractors in achieving the highest standards of efficiency with its PRIMA 1000 Fire Rated Series Access Panels.

Providing secure and unobtrusive access to ceiling and wall services for both residential and commercial projects, the fire rated panels are not only aesthetically pleasing and easy to install, but ensure compliance with latest building regulations.

As part of Profab Access’ commitment to construction excellence, the access panels are independently bi-directionally tested and fire-rated up to 120 minutes to BS EN 1634-1:2000 for single and double door configurations up to 600mm x 1200mm. Sizes up to 750mm x 1500mm are also available and are fire-rated for up to 90 minutes.

The PRIMA 1000 FR Series Access Panels are available in standard and bespoke specifications, providing first class performance and functionality, the panels are also smoked sealed with an intumescent and smoke seal gasket.

The lightweight metal doors can be easily installed into jointless plaster, plasterboard and partitions to provide concealed access to electrical and mechanical services and are etch primed to support onsite decoration.

Marcus Parnham, Commercial Director at Profab Access, said: “As one of the industry’s leading manufacturers and the first to bi-directionally test its access panels and riser doors, we are committed to ensuring we provide construction professionals with the highest standards of compliance and performance. Our PRIMA 1000 FR Series Access Panels have been expertly designed to provide unrivaled certification, without compromising on visual appeal or functionality to meet the most demanding site requirements.”

As a member of the official Made in Britain accreditation, Profab Access can deliver stock sizes in the shortest lead times from its UK headquarters. Its team of engineering experts can also design bespoke specifications to meet specific project requirements.

For further information on Profab Access and its range of riser doors, access panels, and steel doors, call +44(0)1827 718222 or visit www.profabaccess.com.

HOMES BUILT FOR THE FUTURE, WITH TATA STEEL’S ENHANCED CONFIDEX® HOME GUARANTEE

Building Products Index Ltd March 31, 2022 Roofing Leave a Comment

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Given the clear push on sustainability and in light of the Future Homes Standard, Tata Steel is pleased to introduce a ‘solar ready’ enhancement to the Confidex® Home Guarantee, helping developers, contractors and self-builders deliver homes built for the future.

With the countdown to Net Zero well underway, there is a big emphasis on how we can all improve our sustainability and lessen our carbon footprint. The Future Homes Standard forms a key part of this; a new set of standards that will complement the Building Regulations, developed to ensure new homes are future-proofed with low carbon heating and world-leading energy efficiency.

Solar panels will have an important part to play in the delivery of this greener future, with the UK’s solar sector expected to double by 2030. As such, Tata Steel, the global steel manufacturer, has taken the decision to enhance the 25-year Confidex® Home Guarantee for the residential sector, making it ‘solar ready’.

The Confidex® Home Guarantee is valid on standing seam residential roof and wall systems manufactured from Tata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma® and Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and available via its four UK supply chain partners: Tata Steel (Colorcoat Urban®), Catnic (SSR2), Euroclad (Vieo) and EQC (Seamlap/Seamlock).

Originally launched in 2019, the revamped Confidex® Home Guarantee offers the same renowned protection against paint peeling on the pre-finished steel product for a period of 25 years, regardless of where the property is located (coast or inland); in addition to now allowing homeowners to install Clip and Fix Solar Panels on their roofs. Solar panels can be installed at any point during the 25-year guarantee period, without prior consultation from Tata Steel.

Tata Steel’s new ‘solar ready’ Confidex® Home will help developers and contractors in their delivery of greener homes, with the roofs ready for future solar panel installations. What’s more, the Guarantee enables developers to offer added peace of mind to prospective home buyers, with an additional 15 years on top of the 10-year NHBC guarantee.

While, as a result of the Confidex® Home Guarantee being a direct agreement with Tata Steel, homeowners can benefit from the assurance that, in the unlikely event of a material fault, it can be promptly resolved and rectified, without the need to go via the supply chain or their home insurance. The Guarantee is also transferrable in the event of the property being sold and is written in accordance with consumer law.

Speaking about the revamped Guarantee, Dr Peter Barker, New Product Development Manager at Tata Steel, said: “In the run up to 2050, the UK is changing the way it builds the homes of the future. As part of the Future Homes Standard, homes built from 2025 will have to produce 75% to 85% less carbon emissions, compared to homes delivered under the current regulations, with the installation of solar panels becoming increasingly popular.

“As such, we took the decision to update our renowned Confidex® Home Guarantee in line with the changing face of the construction and housebuilding industries to reflect the sustainable agenda. Through the new ‘solar ready’ Confidex® Home, we’re proud to be a small part of this journey to Net Zero, as well as being the only pre-finished steel manufacturer to offer a standing seam roof and wall system guarantee agreement direct to the homeowner.”

Tata Steel’s Colorcoat® pre-finished steel products are renowned in the industry for their aesthetics, durability and long-lasting performance, in addition to the comprehensive guarantees that come with them.

For more information, please visit: www.colorcoat-online.com/confidexhome

Toupret strengthens its Problem Surfaces collection with flexible fillers for repairing substrates that move

Building Products Index Ltd March 31, 2022 Filler Leave a Comment

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Toupret has bolstered its Problem Surfaces collection with two versatile flexible products, both addressing substrates where movement can be a problem. These two products further allow professionals to find their perfect filler for repairing unstable surfaces.

Fill-Flex is a highly flexible filler for gaps and cracks, perfect for filling the gaps around skirting, architraves and on staircases where movement is possible – its flexible formula moves with the substrate and won’t crack. The filler is suitable for new and renovated surfaces, and it adheres to paintwork with no need to spot prime. Fill-Flex is suitable for both internal and external use. It is available in a 310ml cartridge, for use with an applicator gun, and a 1kg tub.

The second product in this collection of flexible fillers is Skim-Flex, a fine skimcoat that remains flexible when dry, perfect for coating when treating re-appearing cracks or substrates with some movement. It can also be used inside or outside, suitable for damp areas and is breathable. The mixture is extremely adhesive, and it can even be applied over smooth surfaces such as tiles or glass, making it an ideal skim-filling solution for kitchens and bathrooms. It can also be used for light filling up to 5mm and is ready to use straight from the 5kg tub.

The skim-flex product update is part of a major rebrand and product reorganisation for Toupret. The Problem Surfaces collection is now signified with a green colourway offering a striking shelf point of difference.

With the goal of making a great quality filling job simpler and quicker for professionals, Toupret also wanted to make it much easier for tradespeople to choose the best product for any given task. As such, many of the products have been renamed to make their application as clear as possible. However, Toupret knows it has a loyal customer base and so the old product names remain discreetly on the packaging to ensure familiarity for all whilst introducing new simplified product descriptions – for example ‘Fill-Flex’ will appear alongside the historical ‘Fibacryl’ product name.

Both Problem Surfaces flexible products are available to purchase from trade distributors nationwide.

Premium Parking Systems that make you smile

Building Products Index Ltd March 31, 2022 Parking Systems Leave a Comment

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Our parking solutions can be designed to suit any situation. They can be implemented in both residential and commercial spaces and come with a range of benefits:

Efficiency: Maximising the amount of parking spaces available in a space can resolve parking issues and increasing parking potential. Incredibly effective where space is a premium.

Safety and Quality: The systems keep cars parked safely, whether that be underground or in your own garage. In addition all systems are manufactured to the highest standards and conform to European manufacturing and Health & Safety legislation.

Versatility: The use cases for these models are endless. From single car stackers to fully automatic parking systems and underground parking systems, the systems can work in any situation.

Value Adding: Working alongside a wide range of clients, developers, architects, contractors and private individuals we can increase business profits or property value.

Easy Servicing and Maintenance: Although the systems are highly reliable, we do offer on-going maintenance, emergency call-out and a replacement / refurbishment service.

We have a variety of systems that cater for different needs. These include:

Parkers: For independent and dependent parking

Semi-Automatic Parking Systems: For maximum flexibility

Fully Automatic Parking Systems: Fully bespoke solutions to suit client requirements

Parking Pallets: Create parking spaces in unused areas

Klaus Multiparking and Double Parking Systems both stand for the highest quality service. That is why we offer a complete service from start to finish. We support you throughout the entire planning process, commissioning of your parking system and should you have any issues, we are available 24/7 using our call out service.

In addition, we offer tailor-made maintenance agreements. Parking systems are technical systems that require preventative maintenance and care. We can increase the system’s warranty period from 2 to 5 years when you choose a maintenance agreement with us.

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