Matt White now complementing our Matt Black!

Building Products Index Ltd November 26, 2019 Paint Leave a Comment

Matt White is a welcome new addition to our Specialist Paints range, a perfect complement to one of our best-selling paints – Matt Black.

Our specialist paint range is focused on problem-solving products suitable for home and commercial interiors and exteriors. From undercoats to gloss, solar reflecting to anti-condensation, there is a paint for every need.

Matt White is excellent for use internally or externally on window ledges, fascia’s and Tudor style woodwork. Matt white can also be used for photography work or anywhere a non-reflective white surface is required.

Features of our Matt White include:

– Can be sprayed, brushed or roller

– Matt white finish

– Touch Dry in 2 Hours

– Suitable for Wood, Metal and Plaster

– Available in 500ml, 1L, 2.5L, 5L

‘Our customers have often asked if we have a Matt White product particularly for tudor style woodwork around windows and sills, this product is perfect for exactly that’’ Says Danielle Dutton, Marketing Manager for Teal & Mackrill.

For more information or technical advice on Matt White or any other products please contact the Technical hotline on 01482 328053 or to become a stockist, please contact Sharron Drayton in the Sales Office on 01482 328053 or email info@coo-var.co.uk.

To download more information, visit the Coo-Var Website at https://www.coo-var.co.uk/products/specialist-paints/coovar-matt-white-500ml

Cembrit introduces new facade board with 3D effect

Building Products Index Ltd November 26, 2019 Facade Leave a Comment

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Cembrit introduces a brand-new facade board with 3D effect inspired by nature’s unique features. With the new Patina Inline facade board, Cembrit meets the rising demand from architects and builders across the world for facades that add character and depth to any building’s expression with the ability to fit the surrounding environment.

Facades with depth and character are gaining ground in the construction industry. Today, architects and builders across Europe ask for building materials that fit the surrounding environment and leave a natural and vibrant expression with the ability to patinate as seasons change and time passes. To meet the increasing demand, Cembrit, one of Europe’s leading distributors and manufacturers of fibre cement products, launched the Cembrit Patina design line and now adds a brand-new product to the facade board range with a design inspired by the natural lines of a landscape:

– Today, architects strive to design vibrant building facades inspired by nature’s constant change and with the ability to shift expression through time. Cembrit Patina Inline is a brand-new facade board that, like the other facade boards in the Cembrit Patina design line, has a natural and sleek design. The new Patina Inline facade board offers the opportunity to add even more depth and character to any construction, and the board’s milled lines create a unique 3D effect as daylight moves across the building, says Stinne Damsbo Sander, Head of Product Management at Cembrit.

Combined with other facade boards in the Cembrit Patina design line, the new facade product offers even more design options in terms of angles, patterns and colours enhancing the lines of the building’s design.

Robust materials and maintenance-free

The Cembrit Patina Inline facade board is made of fibre cement and characterised by its high strength and durabilityand limited need for maintenance. Made of the same robust materials as the rest of the Cembrit Patina design line, the new facade board is classified in accordance with the European fire standard EN 13501-1, classification A2, s1-d0.

– Built of strong and durable materials, Cembrit Patina Inline is able to resist rough weather conditions and wear for decades. The new board is virtually maintenance-free which is recommended for most constructions today. Cembrit Patina Inline can also be used for low-energy buildings and do not require special tools when installed, explains Stinne Damsbo Sander, Head of Product Management at Cembrit.

Cembrit Patina Inline is a part of the Cembrit Patina design line – a universe of natural Cembrit facade boards that all share the same authentic expression. Besides Cembrit Patina Inline, the authentic design line also includes Cembrit Patina Rough and the original Cembrit Patina that is already a well-known board in some markets.

Cembrit Patina Inline is available in three different, timeless colours. The board is through-coloured ensuring a homogeneous colour when cut to size.

For more inspiration, visit the Cembrit website and experience the Cembrit Patina Inline. In the beginning of October, a facade visualizer will be launched to enable customers to visualise the Cembrit façade boards applied on different building types.

About Cembrit Patina Inline

Available in light grey, dark grey, and sand: P 050, P 070 and P 545
Four standard sizes (1192/1250 x 2500/3050)
Facade design with authentic and continuous lines
Vibrant facade with 3D effect

For more information, please contact:

David Green – Southern Facades and Boards Manager, Cembrit, e-mail: David.Green@cembrit.co.uk

WIN WITH BREWERS DECORATOR CENTRES

Building Products Index Ltd November 25, 2019 Paint Leave a Comment

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Enter the competition for your chance to win a VIP Darts Experience!

You could be at the Ally Pally this coming January for the final of the World Darts Championship courtesy of Brewers Decorator Centres’ latest competition.

Enter for your chance to win 2 final tickets with VIP seating, champagne reception, access to the VIP bar, plus dinner and a one night stay in a beautiful suite in a London hotel. What a fitting way to round off the festive season!

Open a Brewers Card and you’ll get a voucher for 20% off your first purchase in store and also online!

What is Radon and how can we protect our homes?

Building Products Index Ltd November 25, 2019 Waterproof Membranes Leave a Comment

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Radon occurs naturally in the environment. Radon gas is created when natural radioactive uranium slowly decays and can be found in all rocks and soils.

Radon can be found everywhere in the United Kingdom, although certain parts of the UK will have higher concentration levels than others. To check whether you are in a high Radon concentrated area visit https://www.ukradon.org/information/ukmaps.

This radioactive gas is, colourless, odourless and tasteless.

Radon is measured in becquerels per cubic metre of air (Bq m^-3) and specialist equipment is required to detect it.

The average level of Radon in UK homes is 20 Bq m^-3. For levels below 100 Bq m^-3, individual risk remains relatively low and not a cause for concern. However, the risk to health increases as radon levels increase.

Radon can migrate into any building that is built over a source.

If Radon accumulates in a building, it increases the risk of lung cancer for occupants. Radon is the cause of 15% of lung cancers worldwide (World Health Organisation ‘WHO’ 2009) and the main cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for over 1100 deaths in the UK every year.

Research published earlier this year has found that radon levels are increasing in buildings and homes due to the changes we are making to building efficiencies (such as energy efficiency). This in turn will lead to an increase in the number of lung cancer deaths attributable to radon exposure.

Technical solutions such as Ground Gas Protection Membranes incorporated into the design of buildings and structures can offer protection to occupants of homes built on contaminated lands and the harmful effects of radon.

Ground Gas Protection Systems can be used on new, retrofit and refurbishment construction although design considerations are more complex on retrofitted projects.

Forward thinking manufacturers, such as Delta Membrane Systems Limited, have sought to test all our products on their safety, reliability, high-quality and gas permeability.

Manufacturing flexibility has never been as important for the construction industry as it is today. The permeability of gas through a membrane is a critical factor when it concerns the ability of the lifetime of a building or structure.

Through extensive research we can state all our Cavity Drain Membrane Systems (CDMs) offer radon protection with a low permeability rate.

Whilst, our MemTech range of Ground Gas Protection Membranes offer complete protection from Radon, Hydrocarbons, Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Thank you for reading our latest news! If you would like to find out about structural waterproofing, damp proofing, ground gas protection systems, flood resilience or installing a Delta System we’re happy to help. Give us a call on 01992 523 523 or email us at info@deltamembranes.com.

TORMAX GRASSED UP!

Building Products Index Ltd November 20, 2019 Automatic door Leave a Comment

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Creating a sophisticated entrance solution to 22 Tudor Street, a highly innovative office development in Blackfriars, TORMAX has installed a 3-wing, full-glass revolving door with automatic swing pass door to one side, for hands-free access. Giving smooth and unhindered entry into the beautifully furnished, manned reception area, visitors to the building cannot fail to be impressed by the eye-catching ‘living ceiling’, perfectly off-setting the contemporary TORMAX glass doors.

Opened in June 2019, Office Space in Town Blackfriars is a boutique serviced office facility located at 22 Tudor Street, London EC4. This spacious, modern business centre has a truly unique and inspired interior theme designed to boost productivity, wellness and, above all, happiness!

The office suites all include individually controlled air conditioning, exceptional soundproofing with sit-stand desks and ergonomic chairs as standard, high-speed internet access and the latest telephony. Staff also benefit from a gym, cycle storage, showers, spotlessly clean and well-equipped dining areas – all supported by a dedicated onsite management team.

Working directly with Area Square Ltd, workplace consultancy and office fit-out experts on the £8.5m refurbishment of 22 Tudor Street, TORMAX installed the environmentally sustainable option of a manual revolving glass door, ensuring good access at all times whilst efficiently reducing heat-loss from the stunning reception and waiting area.

The automatic swing pass door is powered the technologically advanced TORMAX iMotion 1301 operator. Featuring a powerful synchronous motor, the iMotion 1301 delivers an exceptional lifespan thanks to its unique design that negates any of the abrading parts that generally cause friction wear.

“We are delighted to have contributed to such a prestigious and creative redevelopment project,” said Simon Roberts, managing director for TORMAX. “It is definitely the first time one of our revolving doors has been installed into a living, plant-filled ceiling!

LIEBIG anchoring technology with technical support available now in the UK

Building Products Index Ltd November 20, 2019 anchor Leave a Comment

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The Liebig brand has for years been synonymous with quality, performance and ease of installation, gaining respect from specifiers and contractors. Many of the original flagship products remain at the forefront of today’s anchoring technology.

Hallmarked classics such as ‘Ultraplus’ and ‘Superplus’ have a proven history of unrivalled anchoring strength at installations that include nuclear power stations and seismic processing plants, worldwide

Liebig Ultraplus

Regarded as the ultimate high-performance anchor, sizes run from M12 up to M36, extending associated performance benefits beyond any other mechanical anchor, with unique features that include:

Mechanical spring-loaded anchor setting
Reverse undercut mechanism
Built-in isolation between fixture and anchor
Modularity and application-specific variants

Liebig Superplus

Ranging from M8 to M16, this anchor requires no special drill bits, no maximum hole depth and no special setting tools – reducing workmanship related issues. From drilling through to setting torque, Superplus is installed like any regular expansion anchor yet offers higher guaranteed performance – making it the choice for safety-critical applications.

Here in the UK, EJOT has specialist LIEBIG consultants ready to supply data, assist with testing, specification and full project management

Liebig Safteybolt.

From M8 to M16, this anchor is unlike other heavy duty expansion anchors. The principle of drawing an expansion sleeve over a tapered cone to create a friction grip is the same, but the Liebig Safetybolt benefits from a secondary cone at the top of the expansion sleeve. Once primary expansion has taken place at the bottom of the anchor, this also expands. The result is more uniformed expansion over a greater surface area -mimproving its hold and resistance to applied tension loads.

Liebig Anchor

More comparable to other heavy duty anchors within price-sensitive markets, this product still offers unique features such as its three-piece expansion shield which generates a more uniformed single point expansion.

This anchor like the Liebig Safetybolt, has a domed washer under the nut or bolt head. This becomes flattened when the anchor is tightened to the correct torque.

Modularity:

All Liebig anchors are modular in design, so special lengths are easily and cost-effectively produced within a minimal lead time. They can be modified to increase anchorage depth or to enable them to hold down much thicker fixtures. Because they are manufactured using higher grade materials, higher tensile and shear loads are easily achieved.

Introducing Kawneer’s AA®190 Severe Duty Welded Door

Building Products Index Ltd November 20, 2019 Aluminium Doors, Aluminium Windows Leave a Comment

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An entrance door with class-leading thermal performance that is so robust it is offered with a lifetime guarantee.

Kawneer’s AA®190 TB pre-fabricated door features welded corner construction – the strongest aluminium door construction available, with each corner having four separate weld points, each of which has a ‘lifetime guarantee’. Rigorous testing has verified its exceptional strength and durability, making it suitable for use in severe-duty applications as defined in BS 6375-2: 2009.

With regards to weather performance, the system has Class 2 (300 Pa) air permeability, Class 3A (100 Pa) watertightness and Class C2 (800 Pa) wind resistance, results that are based on an open-in double door with butt hinges and rebated threshold.

It is an all-purpose door for use in high-traffic areas and automatic entrances, it is as suitable for internal as it is external applications, for refurbishment as well as new-build, and for all sectors, particularly education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure and retail. With security hardware it meets Secured by Design criteria.

The door is designed to accept glass units up to 43mm thick, with a maximum leaf weight of 120kg with an overhead closer and a maximum of 200kg using the floor closer, all with leaf sizes up to 1320mm wide and 3000mm high.

As well as its high strength and robust properties, the AA®190 TB door also provides improved thermal performance. A whole-door thermal transmittance of Uw = 1.7 W/m²K can be achieved with a glass centre pane of Ug = 1.0 W/m²K.

The AA®190 TB door is offered with a finger guard pivot stile as standard, providing child-friendly reassurance, and is independently tested to PAS 24 for the enhanced security performance of single and double-leaf external doors, the enhanced security is available for both pivot and butt hung doors which can feature panic hardware.

A range of multi-point lock options provides security solutions for all applications including panic doors and electronic access control. There is also a range of thresholds including drained low thresholds compliant with the Equality Act 2010.

For ultimate design flexibility the AA®190 TB door is available as single-leaf and double-leaf in open-in, open-out and dual-action swing doors suitable for automatic powered operation. Additionally, the AA®190 TB door can be used with automatic sliding or bi-parting entrance systems.

Naturally, the door is available with its own thermally broken framing system – 451PT, which suites with other Kawneer fenestration solutions and all door options are available in an extensive range of single or dual-colour finishes.

Take a detailed look at the AA®190 TB door with our Product Animation Video.

Photo: Hannah Gasparutti / Foster and Partners

Kawneer’s new AA®190 TB doors were first featured on the striking new headquarters for BBC Cymru, an award-winning building at the heart of the dynamic redevelopment of Cardiff’s Central Square.

Dales CPD Seminars

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2019 gutters, Rainscreen Cladding, rainwater pipes, Soffits Leave a Comment

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Dales can provide CPD seminars over lunch breakfast or “close of business” slots.

For smaller practices it can be worthwhile to organise group seminars with other practices or allied professionals.

If you would like to book one or more of the seminars listed below please contact Colin Dales on:

Tel: 07970 281349 or
Email: colind@dales-eaves.co.uk

Solar Shading: Form and Function & Fire Safety

This seminar will help you understand:

What Brise Soleil (solar shading) is & its functions
Design considerations to ensure functionality is integrated into the building design
Different types of shading available and typical materials used

RIBA Core Curriculum areas:

Design, construction and technology

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Solar Shading: Solar Heat Gain and Compliance with Building Regulations Part L: Conservation of Power & Part B: Fire Safety

This seminar looks at the way solar shading relates to the current Building Regulations. It will help you to understand the following topics:

Understand how solar shading relates to Building Regulations inc Part L & Part B
Understand solar heat gain calculations
Understand how solar shading affects solar heat gain to reduce energy costs
Understand how solar shading can be used to comply with Building Regulation

RIBA Core Curriculum areas:

Design, construction and technology
Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
Sustainable architecture

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

Aluminium Eaves Design: Building Regulations and Other Considerations

This seminar will help you:

Understand how Building Regulations impact on eaves design
Identify the BS EN standards that relate & affect eaves & gutter design
Explain how aluminium offers flexibility when designing eaves solutions
Show aluminium’s sustainability & Closed-Loop recycling, in relation to aluminium

RIBA Core Curriculum areas:

Design, construction and technology

Knowledge level:

General Awareness

A great value door for every home

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2019 Doors, timber doors Leave a Comment

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Internal doors are an important part of your build and interior design. The choice of door can have a big impact on the style and feel of a room therefore it is important to consider your requirements carefully. Internal doors can be used to increase privacy and reduce noise between rooms, hold in heat when closed reducing the cost of heating bills or allow the flow of hot or cold air between rooms. One of the most popular doors available at Howarth Timber and Building Supplies is the Suffolk Essential Oak Unfinished door, priced at £62.50 + VAT, offering fantastic quality and value for money. The Suffolk doors are also available in various sizes, finished, panelled, glazed or as certified fire doors.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies offer over 80 types of doors available in more than 10 styles including:

Glazed –Available as clear, obscure or decorative to suit the needs of different areas of your home, these are a simple method of adding natural light to dark areas such as hallways.
Fire Doors –With at least an FD30 rating aimed at helping to protect your home in the event of a fire. All our fire doors meet the necessary building regulations. We are members of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Certifire Fire Door Scheme and all our branches have staff who will be able to provide both guidance and best practice advice. All fire doors can be chosen to match or complement standard doors, and many of our popular door ranges are available in a fire door option.
White Moulded –Create a stylish and “clean” look with white moulded options.
Pre-Finished– These are ready to be hung straight away and do not need paint or stain to be applied. Pre-finished is a good choice if you are short on time.
Primed –These have been primed and are ready for a finishing coat of paint to be applied before it is hung.
Unfinished –These may require sanding down to prepare them for paints and stains. These are a great option if you have a specific colour in mind, perhaps to match existing mouldings or furniture. Choose this one if customisation is important to you. We sell a wide range of paints, stain, and preservatives to help you finish the job.

To complement your doors, Howarth Timber and Building Supplies also offer an extensive range of ironmongery products such as door handles, locks and hinges and includes the innovative Jigtech range to help fit your door quickly.

Clement steel windows light up Central London hotel

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2019 Steel, Windows Leave a Comment

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Case Study: Melia Hotel, London

Site: Melia White House, Albany Street, London NW1 3UP

Contractor: Corley & Woolley Ltd, 23 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7UH

Specification: Clement EB24 steel window range

Colour: RAL 9010 (Pure White) semi gloss with infill panels powder coated to match frames

Furniture: 158SFKL-SC Brook handle in satin chrome finish

24mm insulated glass units, gas filled

Clement EB24 bespoke steel windows are manufactured from hot rolled steel window sections generally in compliance with BS 6510 which are produced entirely from recycled steel source material. Hot dip zinc galvanised to EN ISO BS:1461 and with a polyester powder coat paint finish to BS:6497 or BS EN 13438

Project Synopsis:

Part of the Melia Hotels & Resorts Group since 1999, Melia White House is situated in a striking Grade II listed Art Deco building close to London’s Regent’s Park.

Opened in 1936 as a luxury apartment building, it took seven hundred men less than a year to build it. With great facilities open to non-residents too it became known as the White House Club in the closing years of the 1930s. During the Second World War, the distinctive shape of the building meant it was used by the Germans as a compass and was consequently never bombed. In 1959, work started on transforming the apartment block into a luxury hotel which became the centre of the Swinging Sixties scene with many prominent guests.

Following discussions with Camden Planning, the Clement EB24 range of new steel windows with welded G+ multi pane system was installed. In total nearly 800 windows were installed in two phases requiring the Clement team to work to an exacting schedule.

Kevin McEnteggert of interiors and fit-out specialists Corley Woolley commented:

“Clement’s slick manufacturing process and the skill set of the installers ensured the contract was completed ahead of schedule and to a very high standard of finishing, resulting in an almost snag free hand over to a very happy client.

Due to the success of phases 1&2, we are in the process of negotiating phase 3 works. Clement Windows will be working with us once again.”

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