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Solid Wood Floors + Underfloor Heating – One Solution From A Single Point Of Supply

Building Products Index Ltd February 26, 2018 Flooring, Solid Wood Floors Leave a Comment

Introducing Leveldek from Junckers

Multi-purpose hall in use. Highgate Shool, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Architype Limited, 2016.

Traditionally, timber floor finishes and heating systems are specified separately and supplied and installed by different companies. Junckers Leveldek offers a versatile levelling system, underfloor heating and a solid hardwood floor finish from a single point of supply.

Junckers has teamed up with one of the main heating component manufacturers to offer a combined solid hardwood floor and heating system which achieves the best fit in terms of ease of installation and efficiency.

The Junckers Leveldek system is a fully integrated solid hardwood floor and heating system. Any of the 22mm or 20.5mm thick floor boards from Junckers’ full range of finishes may be used, so there is a floor to suit any taste and style of interior.

Junckers hardwood floors have for many years been recognised as the only solid hardwood floors which are so stable that they are guaranteed for use with underfloor heating. This is something that architects, the flooring and heating industries have known for the last 30 years or so. It is fair to say that almost any type of underfloor heating may be used with Junckers floors. However, heating designs vary enormously with different ways of supporting the pipes and insulating the floor, and careful planning is needed when coordinating heating and flooring trades on site. There can also be some significant efficiency and running cost differences between one system and another.

Energy Efficiency and Fast Warm Up

A Junckers Leveldek floor system is able to achieve the greatest energy efficiency and fastest warm-up time because of the unique way the heating pipes are supported directly beneath the floor boards. The heating panels are insulated and reinforced, and have aluminium heat diffusion plates. They are pushed upwards against the underside of the floor boards by the support saddles and this close contact gives the best heat output possible. This also means that the Leveldek heating pipes cannot sag or move, so the heating will give the same reliable efficiency for its whole life. The design of the Leveldek system means that the response time and heat output can be calculated accurately, so the heating engineer can be sure that the predicted performance will be what the client will actually get.

The heating panels and battens are supported above the subfloor, therefore it is very easy to include other services beneath the floor prior to installation of the hardwood floor boards. Junckers Leveldek works perfectly when a sprung floor is needed because the heating panels will flex along with the whole floor system.

Leveldek – Many Solutions in One

There are many ways the Junckers Leveldek system can be used. It is based upon one of Junckers’ established levelling systems, so the subfloor can be a screed, concrete slab, block and beam or other type of base; flat or not. This makes it perfect for residential and non-residential new build as well as refurbishment projects. When used with solid SylvaSport beech flooring, the system provides a sprung floor to EN 14904, which means that it is suitable for sports, dance and activity halls and meets the requirements or Sport England and Sport Scotland.

Environment and Sustainability Considered

As well as providing an energy efficient heating system the materials which are used for Junckers floors are from sustainable certified sources, are fully recyclable and manufactured to the highest environmental standards. Even the energy which is used to power the flooring factory is produced from waste wood from flooring manufacture.

Fully Guaranteed

Junckers long experience and unique reputation means that Junckers is able to offer a full guarantee for the system under the Junckers Lifetime Warranty Scheme with a 25-year guarantee for the flooring and installation, 10 years for the heating pipes and insulated panels and 2 years for all electronic components.

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Tel 01376 534 700 www.junckers.co.uk

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Altro create a relaxing environment for playful Dachshunds

Building Products Index Ltd February 26, 2018 Flooring, Resin, Rubber, Safety Leave a Comment

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Altro Cantata, Altro Whiterock Satins

Pigglefairy Puppies, based near Kings Lynn, are council-licenced breeders of Kennel Club registered miniature Dachshunds. The kennel where the dogs slept was five years old, and was starting to look tired. It needed a refit but owner Debbie Casemore wanted a solution that would not stress the dogs. She also needed a quick turnaround to make sure the dogs were able to return to the kennel quickly.

Debbie said: “I wanted the best for the dogs, and hygiene is so important for their welfare. I wanted an easy to clean floor and wall solution that would have no edges or crevices for the dogs to chew on. It also had to be quick to fit so the dogs could go back to their routine.”

Altro Cantata was chosen to provide an easy to clean floor that would be quick to install. Altro adhesive-free floors are installed without adhesive, which is a benefit when adhesive smells can cause stress. Altro Whiterock Satins in ‘Fawn’ was chosen as an easy to maintain and hygienic solution that looked good.

Debbie continued: “The colours of Altro Cantata and Altro Whiterock Satins are nice and neutral, and look really professional and clean.”

Altro Cantata and Altro Whiterock Satins were installed by Simon Johnson at Simply Interiors.

Simon said: “Since Altro adhesive-free floors were launched, it is now makes up approximately 80% of our safety flooring jobs. The speed for clients and ourselves has proved invaluable! Altro Cantata is a great addition to the range.”

Altro Cantata is a decorative, adhesive-free floor that creates maximum impact with minimum downtime. Using our award-winning adhesive-free installation method, it can be welded and walked on the same day, and at the end of its life can be removed easily, allowing it to be reused or recycled. It is ideal for busy public spaces where disruption needs to be minimal, plus there are no associated adhesive odours. Altro Cantata’s 16 soft-look shades, which range from subtle naturals to beautifully vivid, enable you to set the desired tone yet it also has the durability needed for medium to high traffic areas.

Altro Whiterock Satins provides a stain-resistant, wipeclean surface. Available in a range of solid, satin-finish shades – from subtle pastels through to vivid brights – Altro Whiterock Satins can be used where aesthetics are important.

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Altro solution brings life to design-led Hull birth centre

Building Products Index Ltd November 27, 2017 Flooring, protection, Safety, Walls Leave a Comment

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A complete floors and walls solution from Altro has been used to create a relaxing, stylish home from home environment for mums- to-be in a new birth centre at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

The new midwife-led Fatima Allam Birth Centre meets the needs of women who want a more natural childbirth experience.

Andrew Ledger, contracts manager for Apleona, which provides facilities management for the building, oversaw the new construction and was part of the team that devised the overall concept.

“We specified Altro floors and walls from the start because we
are using these products elsewhere in the hospital with a great deal of success. They meet all our clinical hygiene and infection control needs, while also offering a superb range of colours and textures, which makes them ideal for creating a modern and stylish environment.

“The quality and durability of Altro is a major factor too because, as a PFI project, the long-term cost is under close scrutiny.

Adele Howitt, from Studio Eleven Gallery & Workshop in Hull, won a commission from the hospital to design the interior concept.

“Once we had decided on colours, we worked closely with Altro to look at the specific products. They completely understood our practical and aesthetic needs.”

“I used Altro Whiterock Digiclad to create statement walls from floor to ceiling. This is a fantastic product for design-led projects because you can print any image or photograph onto it, and the quality is superb.”

Adele chose Altro Whiterock Satins for the shower rooms. She says “It has some wonderful shades, and the subtle, sheer texture is very stylish.”

Flooring for the birth centre was key to creating the homely, non- clinical feel. Andrew Ledger and the project team wanted natural, warm, wood-effect flooring and chose Altro Wood.

Andrew says: “Wet areas in clinical environments need to be very safe underfoot, so we chose Altro Pisces safety flooring for both the shower rooms and around the birthing pool. This flooring performs superbly in both wet or dry conditions, and with bare feet or shoes, so it’s perfect for keeping both patients and staff safe. Altro Pisces also looks good enough to work within our design themes and there are some great colours.”

The flooring was installed by Floorcovers UK. Partner Phil Morris said: “For quality and reliability Altro is the best, and they are a pleasure to work with.

The Altro wall sheet was fitted by Richardson Claddings. Owner Joe Richardson comments:

“The beauty of the Altro walls system is that it is so quiet, easy and clean to install. Altro sends the sheets to us ready-cut, which means minimal cutting or shaping on site.”

Andrew Ledger says: “We get a lot of medical professionals visiting from around the world and they say the centre is the best of its kind they have seen anywhere.

“Most importantly, the mothers who have given birth here are thrilled with it too.

“After each birth, the rooms are completely disinfected and cleaned, and the Altro floors and walls are proving very easy to maintain.

“We are delighted with this amazing facility.”

All information is correct at the time of print and is subject to change without prior notice. Visit us at www.altro.co.uk for more information and updates.

For further information on Altro’s vast product range of integrated flooring and wall cladding systems: 01462 707604 enquiries@altro.com www.altro.co.uk

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Another Addagrip Fixture At Anfield

Building Products Index Ltd September 27, 2017 Flooring, Resin Leave a Comment

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Addagrip Case Study Liverpool FC – Retail Store

Installed by Addagrip approved contractor Soft Surfaces

2834m2 Terrabound Rhine Gold 6mm, 692m2 Terrabound Tuscan Pebble, 185m2 Addaset Lucerne Silver and 244m2 Addastone TP Tree Pit Silver Grey Granite

Completed July/August 2017 Main Contractor Hawkspear Contracts Ltd

Addagrip approved contractor Soft Surfaces Ltd, was invited back to Liverpool Football Club, Anfield in July 2017 to carry out an installation of BBA approved resin bound surfacing for the Club’s brand new flagship Retail Store, due to open at the start of the season.

The store will offer fans a brand new shopping experience with exclusive product ranges, a specially-designed first-floor cafe and an increased number of payment stations to ease checkout congestion on match days.

As part of the landscaped pedestrian area at the front of the new store, a robust, low maintenance, porous paving was required. Just under 4000m2 of Addagrip’s resin bound porous surfacing was selected in a range of colours to complement the design and to match the Terrabound Resin Bound surfacing previously installed at Liverpool Football Club’s newly expanded Main Stand in 2016.

Working with main contractor Hawkspear Contracts Ltd, the Soft Surfaces team installed Addagrip’s BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous paving in blends of 6mm Rhine Gold and 6mm Tuscan Pebble which is contrasted with BBA approved Addaset Resin bound surfacing in a 6mm Lucerne Silver. There were also a number of new trees in the scheme which required 244m2 of silver tree pits using Addastone TP in a Silver Grey Granite 6-10mm aggregate. The tree pit surfacing was installed at a depth of 75mm due to the expected levels of foot traffic and the tree collars backfilled with loosed aggregate to accommodate growth.

The installation was completed in time for the official opening of the new retail store on Monday 14^th August 2017 and the team’s first home game of the 2017/2018 season.

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Farrow Court Sheltered Housing

Building Products Index Ltd September 25, 2017 Flooring, preparation and installation products Leave a Comment

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UZIN help solve problems with an anhydrite screed at Farrow Court Sheltered Housing in Ashford, Kent.

Building Type: Commercial Construction
Pad: CV | PVC
Solution: Ecological Installation , Fast-Track Installation Systems
Brand: UZIN
Country: uk

The job/challenge:

Farrow Court is one of Ashford’s older sheltered housing schemes. Planning permission was granted to redevelop the site to provide a new dementia-friendly facility comprising a much larger day centre for use by the local community as well as the residents of Farrow Court.

Oxden Floors Limited were contracted by Bouygues UK to supply and install floor coverings to 33 flats and communal areas totalling 4000 square metres as part of the new build works of Phase 1. Due to some design oversights, the main contractors were forced to use a pumpable anhydrite screed to the first and second floor levels. A site survey by Oxden Floors Limited identified a number of issues with the screed. There was evidence of laitance on the surface of the anhydrite substrate and areas of damaged floor screed due to ingress of rain and cracks. The flooring contractor also advised the client that moisture measuring was required to establish the moisture content within the screed.

The solution / implementation:

With UZIN’s specialist range of products for remedial work and systems for calcium sulphate screeds Oxden Floors Limited approached their UZIN Technical Sales representative, Jon Turbutt, to undertake the moisture testing and provide a recommendation. Jon submitted a written specification to enable the floor covering installation to proceed. Together with the site team it was agreed that the laitance needed to be removed and the damaged areas of screed repaired. This was undertaken by the flooring contractor prior to any further works taking place. Following the results of the moisture testing which took place in each unit and different sections of the communal areas Oxden Floors Limited applied 2 coats of UZIN PE 404, a coat UZIN PE 280 topped with UZIN NC 150 for readings between 75 – 80% relative humidity (RH). For readings between 80 – 90% RH the flooring contractor applied 2 coats of UZIN PE 425, 2 coats UZIN PE 404, a coat of UZIN PE 280 and finished with UZIN NC 150 water mix smoothing compound. This provided a solid, sound and quality base in which to commence the floor covering installation. UZIN 57 carpet adhesive and UZIN KE 2000 S pressure sensitive were used to install the carpet and vinyl floor coverings respectively. All products have been awarded an EC1 plus classification for being very low emission and ideal for use in sensitive environments such as sheltered housing.

The result:

Although the complications with the screed added a fair amount of additional work to a challenging 10 week programme, between the site operatives and Oxden Floors Limited the overall hand over date was not compromised. The final finish of the subfloor preparation was well received by all and ensured a quality finish for the carpet and vinyl installation with the use of UZIN adhesives. Due to the professional advice offered and quality of the works Oxden Floors Limited have now secured the contract for Phase 2 of the project and additional 6500 square metres due for commencement in early 2017.

“UZIN have the expertise and product range to overcome many issues encountered on site. This enabled us to propose a suitable solution and reduce ongoing delays to this project”.

Lee Fox, Managing Director, Oxden Floors Limited.

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Terrabound On Track At Buckingham Palace

Building Products Index Ltd July 25, 2017 Flooring, Resin Leave a Comment

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Addagrip Case Study Constitution Hill – The East-West Cycle Superhighway

Installed by Addagrip approved contractor F M Conway Ltd for Transport for London (TFL)

2,200m2 Terrabound Rhine Gold 6mm Completed June 2017

Addagrip were delighted to see their BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing installed at Constitution Hill to form part of the new East-West Cycle Superhighway which will run through central London from Tower Hill to Lancaster Gate.

Working for Transport for London, F M Conway Ltd were responsible for the installation of a new stretch of the cycle path that runs alongside Green Park to provide a safe route for cyclists from Buckingham Palace to Wellington Arch.

BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound surfacing was selected to provide over 2,200m2 of smooth, seamless, porous paving that would be hard wearing and provide good slip resistance for the cyclists. The natural aggregate finish in a 6mm Rhine Gold complements the location alongside Green Park and will provide a low maintenance surface in this busy area of Central London.

F M Conway carried out the installation over a 9-day period working in one of the busiest tourist locations in Central London and during a period of very hot weather. They started at Wellington Arch/Commonwealth Memorial end of Constitution Hill and finished the last 185m stretch outside Buckingham palace on Friday 8th July. Whilst the crowds gathered to watch the Household Cavalry ride up Constitution Hill from Wellington Arch, St James’s, London to Buckingham Palace there was also much public interest in seeing the team’s coordinated system of installing the resin bound surface and watching the transformation as it happened.

The work was completed alongside the existing path that runs along green park. A metal edging detail was used, separating the Resin Bound surface from the hoggin surface around the existing mature trees that line the roadside.

Oliver Stutts was pleased with the result:

‘Constitution Hill was the first scheme I have personally undertaken using this product. I was very much impressed with the delivery from Addagrip.

I found it to be a high-end and quality product and I would most certainly use this material in the future on projects of this calibre.

Due to the high profile nature of the works, the finished article needed to be of a high standard and the Addagrip Terrabound material certainly provided’

Oliver Scutts, Surfacing Department, FM Conway Ltd

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Altro launch new Altro Wood™ Safety collection

Building Products Index Ltd June 27, 2017 Flooring, Safety Leave a Comment

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Altro have introduced new wood-look floors that combine functional performance with modern design to create spaces that really work for the people that use them. They give the functional performance you’d expect from an Altro safety floor and provide sustained slip resistance (PTV ≥36) for the lifetime of the flooring.

EXTENDED! Altro Wood™ Safety provides safety underfoot with 20 contemporary and traditional options, including a bamboo-look fine-line design and wide plank designs. It is designed to cope with medium to heavy traffic areas in hospitals, retail and education environments.

NEW! Altro Wood™ Safety Comfort is a 2.85mm floor with 12 options that provides comfort underfoot and offers 14dB sound reduction which is great for noisy environments. It is suitable for wheeled traffic and low residual indentation facilitates the flexible use of equipment and furniture, including hospital beds.

Both ranges are perfect for corridors, patient rooms and living rooms in hospitals; circulation areas and corridors in kindergartens, school and universities; and retail environments. Altro Wood Safety Comfort provides the additional benefit of comfort underfoot and is also suitable for student accommodation, home adaptations and social housing.

With matching design and colour options across the two ranges, you can achieve a consistent look in different areas. Select from the ranges for the right technical performance required for the area.

For environments that need to promote wellbeing, Altro floors and walls can be used to create a biophilic design – using shades and images found in nature. This helps create a sense of calm and studies have shown it can speed up the recovery process.

So whether you want to create warm and homely aesthetics, or transform a space into a cool, contemporary feature area, our new ranges can help you make your design vision a reality.

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Three Legs of Man

Building Products Index Ltd June 27, 2017 Flooring, Resin, resin flooring Leave a Comment

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Addagrip approved contractor Quest Landscape Services, has just completed this stunning Addacolor Resin Bound logo at the Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby.

Situated on the Former RAF Jurby site, the Isle of Man Motor Museum was purpose built to house over 400 vehicles and was officially opened in May 2015.

Quest Landscape Services were invited to install the12m diameter Isle of Man three leg logo in a RAL matched green and white Addacolor Resin Bound surfacing onto a porous concrete base to form a central external feature area that can be used for vehicle display purposes.

Quest designed the template which was fixed to the surface and infilled with the bespoke Addacolor green blend. The white Addacolor for the three leg emblem and 60 perimeter circles was then installed to create a smooth surfaced logo which will be edged to create a raised ‘stage’.

The museum is delighted with the finished result which provides a highly decorative feature that will be low maintenance and durable.

Addacolor resin bound surfacing can be matched to any RAL colour to create corporate designs.

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Altro launch new ranges for more design possibilities

Building Products Index Ltd May 22, 2017 Flooring, Rubber Leave a Comment

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One product doesn’t fit all. Each room in a building has different needs and challenges. Altro are introducing three complementary products to meet the needs of different areas. Colourful, easy to clean and compatible with each other, they provide the harmonious look you want while giving the performance you need. They provide the perfect solution for your public spaces.

NEW! Altro Orchestra™ is for areas where comfort and sound reduction are important. It is a 2.85mm floor engineered to create the ideal environment to live and learn. Low residual indentation facilitates the flexible use of equipment and furniture, including hospital beds. At the same time, the integrated impact sound insulation system cuts impact sound by up to 15dB. With 40 colour options you can go as bold as you dare.

NEW! Altro Operetta™ is a 2mm, 4dB robust floor for medium to high traffic areas. It is easy to clean and maintain, with 25 attractive, natural and contemporary colours and finishes to fit in your interior design scheme. It matches and coordinates with Altro Orchestra and Altro Serenade to create a complete look throughout.

NEW! Altro Serenade™ Silence is golden. Whether softening the sounds of little feet or maximising privacy at work or leisure, acoustic Altro Serenade is more that up to the task. With 15 colour options, it is 3.9mm thick with 19dB impact sound insulation. Not only does it reduce noise, it provides a high level of comfort underfoot. It is a great solution for well-used spaces to create a calming atmosphere.

Colourful, easy to clean and with a varied design choice, the products are perfect for internal rooms with a low potential for spills from water and other contaminants.

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BUZON Pedestals live on NBS National BIM Library

Building Products Index Ltd April 27, 2017 Flooring, pedestals Leave a Comment

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Buzon UK is delighted to announce their adjustable pedestals are now available on the NBS National BIM Library, the UK’s most comprehensive and growing collection of Building Information Modelling objects.

The Buzon BIM objects provide detailed information about each pedestal product and their physical characteristics, enabling integration with the building design model. Specifiers will have free unlimited access to download high quality BIM objects in both Revit and IFC formats, for use with most BIM software platforms.

The full listing of all Buzon pedestal BIM objects can be found on the NBS National BIM Library.

The Buzon Pedestal system, available in 3 ranges, has been in production for 36 years and is available in 36 countries. The Buzon pedestal ranges have the same unique adjustment properties, however, each range has substrate specific advantages.

Buzon pedestals are the only fully tested and verified pedestal available, capable of live loads exceeding 1000 kgs per pedestal.

For more information please call 020 8614 0874, email sales@buzonuk.com or visit www.buzonuk.com

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