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CEMBRIT TAKES THE HIGH ROAD WITH SLATE MONO RIDGE VENTILATION

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Cembrit has expanded its growing portfolio of roofing accessories with the Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation, a practical fibre cement product that provides ridge capping for pitched roofs.

Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge VentilationCembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation is specifically designed to provide a high level of ridgeline ventilation. Colour matched for use with Cembrit fibre cement slates, the ridge is suitable for monopitch roofs ranging from 20° to 40°. The range includes start and end caps for a neat finish. Weighing 4kg, the product is lightweight, making it easy to transport and carry up to roof level. At 530mm in length, it is possible to carry two linear metres of ridge at a time.

“Monopitch ridges are regularly requested and we are pleased to offer a ventilated option that allows designers and building owners to comply with roof ventilation standards,” says Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager of Cembrit. “The slate mono ridge ventilation provides a visually appealing and weathertight roof. With its quick and easy installation, we are confident the product will tick all the boxes for our customers.”

Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation is a fibre cement product that complements the smooth, flush look of the fibre cement slates.  The ridges are lighter in weight than concrete alternatives, making them easier to install for a roofer working at height. The ridges do not require electric power for cutting, or any dust suppression equipment, equalling a much easier and quicker fitting process. They can be dry fixed with readily available colour matched “sela” type screws and installation is not dependent on getting the correct mortar mix, or having to wait for dry weather.

Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation has an air capacity of 5,000 mm2 per linear metre. The ridge meets the requirements of British Standard BS5250 ‘Control of Condensation in Buildings’ when fitted to the requirements of BS5534 ‘Code of Practice of Slating and Tiling’.

For further information visit www.cembrit.co.uk, email sales@cembrit.co.uk or tel: +44 (0) 208 320 1184.

EASI-DEC ROOFLINE – THE ALTERNATIVE TO SCAFFOLDING

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Easi-Dec roofline System (3)Easi-Dec, the working at height safety specialist, has supplied Everest with 72 Roofline systems to provide installation teams with a safe, efficient and cost effective solution for accessing roofline level when carrying out gutter, soffit and fascia replacements.

After working with scaffolding for several years, Everest investigated alternative working at height solutions. Having approached Easi-Dec about its Roofline system, the Everest
health and safety and purchasing departments received numerous product demonstrations with the Easi-Easi-Dec roofline System (2)Dec team visiting Everest branches and existing projects to highlight how the system can accommodate different types of properties. Impressed by the safe, easy to use and cost effective system, Everest placed an order for 72 Easi-Dec Roofline platforms.

The Easi-Dec Roofline system allowed trained operatives to erect the access equipment on the day of the installation and remove it upon completion, which caused less disruption to customers. The system removes the need to appoint external scaffold companies on some installations. Its individual platforms can also be used on window replacement contracts which offer further flexibility with the equipment.

 
Easi-Dec roofline System (1)“The Easi-Dec Roofline system is well known within our industry and it not only offers a cost effective solution, but it also does not compromise on safety,” says Andy Hunter, Health & Safety Executive at Everest. “We purchased a significant amount of Easi-Dec equipment, and as a result, we worked closely with the company to deliver 72 training sessions around the UK in a very short space of time.  The service was excellent and the delivery of the equipment and training ran without any issues.  It was an absolute pleasure to deal with all of the team at Easi-Dec and I could not recommend them highly enough.”

Easi-Dec Roofline is a modular system incorporating one or more Easi-Dec platforms linked securely with Easi-Dec Catwalk to form a continuous fully-guarded platform. It has been designed to provide simple, rapid access to roofline level by eliminating the time constraints of erecting scaffolding and can be set up in less than 30 minutes. The 8 metre Roofline system comprises 2 Easi-Dec platforms and a Catwalk. It features telescopic legs that provide height adjustment in 30mm increments and can even cope with sloping ground. With a comprehensive range of accessories the Easi-Dec Roofline offers numerous benefits and can overcome a wide variety of challenging access situations.

The Roofline system is available with a standard leg height of 3.3m -5.5m, with alternative leg lengths also available enabling workers to cover the majority of properties, ranging from 2.34m (typical bungalow) up to 6.8m (2 storey town house).

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Eurocell’s Lusso adds zest to conservatory styles

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Eurocell has announced the new Lusso orangery-style roof system, which adds style and value to conservatory offerings and completes the Eurocell roof range. Comprising highline gutter and internal pelmet components, Lusso is a modern take on traditional roof design, offering an on-trend orangery effect from standard components – and without all the extra building work or added cost of structural work to ensure the conservatory can take a ‘fuller’ roof.

The deep sculptured design of the highline gutter adds a touch of class and character to a ‘normal’ conservatory roof, while neatening up the drainage details, without a visible gutter and brackets running horizontally.

Not only does Lusso bear a close resemblance to the real thing, down to its deep perimeter roof and period details; but it’s also a lightweight, prefabricated system that’s quick and easy to install onto new roofs and can be retro-fitted to existing roofs. With a striking depth of up to 413mm, the Lusso pelmet provides an ‘intelligently-designed’ box section that houses up or down LED lighting in stainless steel, aluminium, chrome, black or white.

All the interior trim and cladding screws neatly onto the aluminium frame, giving a clean look with minimal need for plastering or other making good. A thermal break in the ring beam protects against heat loss and condensation so obviating the need for extra insulation.

By conferring a stylish orangery style look to conservatories, Lusso allows them to be matched to a wider range of house styles with colour-matched trims and accessories, a choice of lighting kits and rooflight pitches from 15° to 35°.

Lusso joins the original Eurocell conservatory roof system, the leading Equinox solid roof system and the highly successful Skypod range of lantern roofs, to offer the trade and homeowners a quality roofing solution, whatever their preference in garden room living space.

Lusso is available for fabricators to buy in bar length components.

For more details, visit eurocell.co.uk/lusso or contact the customer care team directly on 0800 988 3047.

NDC launches Lunaglaze – new modular glass rooflight with next-day delivery

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5180 Lunaglaze PVCThe National Domelight Company has introduced a new brand of glass modular rooflight to its wide range of solutions. Lunaglaze is a standard specification, glass modular rooflight that is available in a range of 14 stocked sizes for next-day delivery.

Rooflights let three times more daylight into a property than an equivalent sized vertical window, with the Lunaglaze rooflight providing a stylish and cost-effective solution for optimising the use of natural daylight. Lunaglaze is NDC’s only glass modular rooflight that has two frame options: Lunaglaze PVC and Lunaglaze ALU.

 

5180 Lunaglaze ALU Electric HingedLunaglaze PVC is a fully-sealed, double-glazed PVC and glass construction with toughened and laminated clear glass. Meanwhile, Lunaglaze ALU combines high-performance, silicone-bonded, flat-sealed glass units with a fully-welded aluminium framework. This high-quality framework is powder coated and comes in a range of RAL colours, with RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey the standard colour. It provides a clean and minimalist finish from both an interior and exterior perspective. Practically, the flush external metalwork of the ALU option also ensures efficient rainwater drainage and avoids the problem of ‘water-ponding’ that can happen with alternative rooflight designs.

5180 Lunaglaze ALUFor optimum performance, the unit should be installed on a pitch of between 5-15 degrees. Both frame options are available as ‘top-only’ units to sit over a weathered builder’s kerb and can be supplied as a fixed unit or in manual or electric hinged options, which are perfect for controlling ventilation, specifically for humid areas such as kitchens.

The Lunaglaze PVC and ALU units can both be supplied as a complete unit with a 150mm PVC vertical upstand, while the Lunaglaze ALU can also be supplied with either a 150mm or 300mm splayed upstand.

Lunaglaze ALU has good thermal performance with a unit U-Value of 1.24W/m2K, and the PVC option delivering a U-Value of 1.26W/m2K. Sound insulation is also excellent.

Please click here to download NDC’s Lunaglaze brochure.

KEE SAFETY GATES COMPLY WITH BSI STANDARD

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Kee Safety, a leading global supplier of safety railing systems, has adjusted the design of its Kee Gate range to satisfy the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016 Safety of Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery – Part 3: Stairs, Stepladders and guard-rails.    The new Kee Gate range retains the key elements of the existing safety gates, but has been modified to meet the BSI Standard.

Released in 2016, the revised standard defines the requirements for safe access to machines. It applies to both stationary and mobile machinery where a fixed means of access is necessary.  The standard specifies that when the height of a fall could exceed 500mm, a guardrail should be installed, and the chosen system needs to meet several dimensional requirements. It also notes that a self-closing gate should be used.

The revised standard states that the gap between both railings and the floor must not exceed 500mm. To remain compliant with this standard, Kee Safety has had to modify the design of its safety gates.

Kee Safety Redesigned Kee Gate Image copyThe Kee Gate design now features a larger D bend, which closes the gap between the bottom rail of the gate and floor, whilst still allowing full width adjustability along with a new mid rail which closes the gap between the top of the gate and the mid rail. The new gate is 668mm high, its mid rail is positioned 476mm from the top rail and a lower bottom rail is positioned 433mm from the floor. These modifications ensure that the Kee Gate range is compliant with the revised BSI standard.

Designed to work both internally and externally, on ladder and stair access points, roof hatches, walkways and roof tops, Kee Gate, ensures maintenance, inspection and warehouse staff can fulfil their job, follow best practices and comply with current safety standards, without putting their safety at risk.  Kee Gate safety gates are spring loaded so can automatically close behind the user, providing an added level of security and overcoming the potential for human error.  This type of system is the preferred solution to chains, bars or sliding tubes, as these traditional forms of protection can lead to a hazardous void, when used incorrectly.

The Kee Gate range is available in galvanised steel and if required can be powder coated in safety yellow. It is available with standard ‘U’ bolts for fixing to uprights of 33.7, 42.4 and 48.3 mm diameter, enabling the gate to be fixed quickly to existing support structures, posts or stringers. An additional fixing pack is provided which allows the gate to be fixed to square, flat or angle uprights. Kee Gate is 1 metre wide and is designed to be trimmed on-site, saving companies the time and money it takes to fabricate their own gates.

As well as being compliant to BS EN ISO 14122-3:2016, Kee Gate also complies with the requirements of EN 13374 Class A, and is CE marked to EN 1090. The system has undergone extensive testing to ensure total reliability of the gates. These include salt spray testing to ASTM B117-11 Neutral solutions over 200 hours to assess the coating’s corrosion resistance, life cycle testing to BS 6375-2:2009 Clause 6.5 – Opening and closing of Gate through 90 degrees 50,000 cycles and Abuse Testing where 9 x 25kg weights were suspended from the gate to test what happens if pressure is applied. This ensures durability, superior corrosion resistance and defence against signs of wear.

For more information, visit www.keesafety.co.uk

Eurocell delivers Skypod lanterns expressly

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Eurocell BP Index June 2017 Skypod Express (1)Eurocell has created a new Skypod Express range: roof lanterns that can be ordered online and delivered to site in five to seven working days.

Builders on a tight schedule can choose from eight sizes and three colours, selected for the Skypod Express range because they are the most frequent choices among customers. Rather than having to supply a drawing or take measurements on site, builders can now plan extensions or conversions with the standard Express dimensions in mind and get the roof lanterns to site when needed.

Eurocell BP Index June 2017 Skypod Express (2)“There are so many variables on jobs like this, from the availability of certain tradespeople, to customer requirements and even the weather,” says Eurocell marketing manager Chris Coxon. “The idea of Skypod Express is to reduce those variables: at least you know what roof light you want and when you can get it”.

Like all Skypod roof lanterns, the Express range is supplied in kit form. Designed to be installed ‘out of the box’, quickly and easily, they even have pre-drilled screw holes for accuracy and convenience. The sleek architectural design also means that there are no fiddly finials or crestings to fit.

Eurocell BP Index June 2017 Skypod Express (3)Skypod’s popularity in the market is growing fast, thanks in no small part to its aesthetic appeal, especially when compared to other PVC-U systems. Its contemporary design creates extra head height and volume in a room, introducing additional natural light. And with U-values as low as 1.0W/m²K achievable, Skypod offers good levels of energy efficiency and comfort for the homeowner.

Skypod often makes a good alternative to aluminium-framed rooflights, and not only because they cost significantly less. Some builders report that the coatings on aluminium frames can be easily damaged during installation and can sometimes look shabby quite quickly, whereas U-PVC frames look ‘as new’ for far longer.

Skypod Express has a 10-year guarantee – like all Skypod products – and is available in exterior and interior white; anthracite exterior and white interior and all anthracite. Two and three bar options are offered, and in a range of sizes from 1m x 1.5m up to 2m x 4m.

Skypod Express roof lanterns can be ordered now at eurocell.co.uk/skypodexpress.

FALL PROTECTION TAKES OFF AT VIRGIN ATLANTIC WITH SAFESITE

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Companies have a duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health and safety of their own employees and anyone else, such as contractors, who may be carrying out this work on their behalf. This means that if you contract someone to work at height, you are legally bound to make sure that the person/company is competent and that the correct safety measures are in place before any work is carried out.

Rooftop Safety Solution for Virgin AtlanticWe recently helped Virgin Atlantic to ensure the safety of maintenance and inspection teams who needed to access the roof of ‘The Base,’ their global headquarters in Crawley, close to Gatwick Airport.  The building provides a training and technical facility for cabin crews, pilots and engineers and includes an extensive flat PVC roof which is split over several levels. The building previously featured partially installed guardrails and failed demarcation systems which were deemed not fit-for-purpose.  It therefore became necessary to have a roof top safety upgrade comprising a complete roof protection system that enables safe access to the entire roof.
Discreet edge protection at VirginNorland-based commercial property adviser, CBRE Group managed the project and contracted Safesite to specify and install a full guardrail scheme.  After removing all existing guardrails, demarcation bases and chain, Safesite installed 900 Lm raked and standard KeeGuard® systems.

“Once we became aware that the previous systems weren’t performing correctly, we wanted to ensure that the new system was compliant with regulations, provided a full safety solution and wasn’t obtrusive to the design of the building” says Stephen Earl, Project Manager, CBRE (Norland). “Safesite is the expert in this area, and as they can offer the full service, from site surveys to installation, it was clear that they were the right choice for this project.  The system that they have installed ticks all the boxes for us, and provides the client with the assurance that anyone accessing the roof will be safe.”

Raked KeeGuard at Virgin AtlanticThe KeeGuard® range includes standard vertical, raked, radiused and folding systems. The modular design features Kee Klamp® open-style fittings, which facilitate quick and easy installation of the horizontal rails and 100% recycled PVC counterweights. No welding, threading or bolting is required on site, which further speeds up and simplifies the installation process.

Suitable for installation on any flat roof up to a 10° slope, and compatible with concrete, asphalt, PVC membrane and felt roof surfaces, KeeGuard® can be used where a restraining wall is in place or where the rooftop is completely open around the perimeter. The flexible guardrail system can be used for retrofitting to older buildings as well as for new constructions.

The range is fully tested and either meets or exceeds current rooftop safety requirements, including EN13374 Class A, EN ISO 14122 Part 3 and BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Codes.

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New! Sliding Skylight Ventilators and Roof Hatches

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Bilko image 1BILCO UK is pleased to introduce a new line of skylight products for smoke ventilator
and roof top access. The innovative design features a sliding cover that is electrically actuated for fast emergency response or access with just a push of a button. Click here for more information

Sliding Skylight Ventilator Vent

Bilko image 2Skylight ventilators feature an innovative sliding cover design that provides natural daylight and automatic smoke ventilation protection. This CE marked ventilator is readily available in a standard size and custom sizes can be specified.

Natural Smoke Ventilator Models: SKY-1M, SKY-SS

Standard Features and Benefits

  • CE marked skylight ventilators provide natural daylighting and smoke ventilation protection.
  • The unique sliding cover design does not require wind deflectors for smoke ventilation and features a rigid PVC frame with external metal profiles
  • Over-lapping design ensures complete weathertightness
  • The polyester upstand is fully insulated for energy efficiency
  • Low voltage actuator opens and closes the cover in a smooth and controlled motion.

 

Standard Sizes
Type Size (mm)  Overall Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
SKY-1M 1000 x 1500 1300 x 1800 170
SKY-SS Special*
* Fabricated to special size requirements. Consult Bilco for sizing.

Guide Specifications

  • Performance Characteristics: Dome has been tested for impact resistance to EN1873 Class SB1200. Operation of the cover shall be through a 24VDC battery backed control system that will open the cover to the fire open position within 60 seconds and be capable of closing the cover. Operation of the cover shall not be affected by temperature. Entire vent shall be weathertight. U-value 1.02 W/m2
  • Cover: Shall be a double-layer thermoformed polycarbonate dome assembled on a fully welded PVC frame, in which a double-layer security glass(classified 2(B)2 according to EN 12600:2004) shall be inserted. Cover shall have extruded EPDM rubber gasket to ensure a continuous seal when compressed in the front and in the back of the vent.
  • Cover Insulation: Not applicable.
  • Curb: Shall be 250 mm in height and of double-layer (internal and external) polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. The curb shall be formed with a 150 mm flange with 9 mm holes provided for securing to the roof deck.
  • Curb Insulation: Shall be extruded polyurethane of 60mm thickness.
  • Operating Mechanism: 24VDC actuator
  • Finishes:
    • Factory finish shall be:
    • Polycarbonate: Clear Finish
    • Glass: Clear Finish
    • PVC Profiles: White
    • Metal Profiles: White Powder Coating
    • Upstand: White
  • Warranty: 10-year product warranty/ 2-year motor warranty. Contact BILCO for complete warranty details.

Cembrit Plans Expansion in the UK

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Natural slate - CembritCembrit has ambitious plans to expand its operation in the UK. Cembrit’s claddings, building boards and corrugated sheets, in addition to its popular natural and fibre cement slate, will be stocked and sold from three hub operations in Reading, Normanton and Llandow (Nr. Cardiff). This bold move is supported by the creation of a 12 strong customer services department, including new recruits, based at the depots, reporting to a customer services expert, Steve Walden. Customer services is supported by a supply chain and logistics operation of a further 13 personnel at the depots and head office.

 
“Our impressive four unit Reading depot becomes fully operational in March”, says M.D. Thomas Heldgaard, while adding that, “this new structure of Cembrit - Cembonit Rainscreen Cladding 2dedicated customer service and logistics departments at each depot will improve availability and response to customers and provides a basis for long term growth”. New depot manager, Craig Barry adds “Reading is well located and will eventually include a training centre and showroom within easy reach of customers and prospects who want to learn more about Cembrit’s broad range. This facility will enhance the customer experience for all who deal with Cembrit”. Access to additional meeting rooms in Reading and London H.O. means London-based specifiers, can visit to discuss cladding projects and familiarise themselves with the Cembrit product range.

Cembrit’s new UK headquarters has been opened at the Thames Innovation Centre in Erith, Kent. The new headquarters is a result of the continued growth the company has been experiencing in the UK over recent years.  The premises provide the company with more efficient office space and a dedicated sample facility, which allows Cembrit to showcase its full range of roofing, cladding and corrugated sheet products.

Thomas Heldgaard commented, “2017 is a significant year for Cembrit’s expansion in the UK, as well as other areas.  We have recently opened a state-of-the-art factory in Hungary, expanded our product range and ventured into new markets.  The move into our new HQ comes at the same time as we increase our workforce. These developments support the growth we are experiencing and show our commitment to ensuring we are offering our customers the best service possible.”

Cembrit’s new supply chain department is located at Head Office where Michael Dunthorne and Katherine Eden, Supply Chain Coordinators report to Lyn Knox, Area Supply Chain Manager and support the logistics and operations personnel at Cembrit’s four depots. Cembrit’s Bovey Tracey operation remains as a specialist slate depot serving the west country.

Klober air-open underlay tops performance ratings

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image descriptionThe variable performance of vapour permeable underlays ultimately led to the decision by the NHBC and the BSI that only air-open membranes could be used without supporting high level ventilation. Klober Permo® air offers an exceptional level of breathability, with a water vapour transmission sd-Value of 2736 g/m2/day and a water OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAvapour resistance which has been tested by the BBA and confirmed to be as low as 0.03 MNs/g. As a result, it has been specified for roofing upgrades of many high profile and historic buildings. For new builds, particularly those with complex roof designs, underlay performance is put under greatest strain during the critical drying out period. Permo air’s use on both cold Permo air installed for BBA certificate 25-6-07and warm roof installations avoids the additional cost of supporting ventilation and offers the additional benefit of having been tested for wind uplift resistance by the BRE. It found the membrane to be suitable for use up to Zone 5 on the recently introduced BS5534 wind speed map (with laps taped or battened in zones 4 and 5).

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