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CS UNVEILS NEW ACROVYN® COLOUR RANGE

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To reflect changing interior design trends, Construction Specialties (CS) launches a new palette of colours and finishes for its top selling Acrovyn® wall protection range.

2021 Colour Palette Banners - SquareIn refining their colour offering, CS worked with specialist Colour Consultants, undertaking a thorough review of contemporary design schemes across market sectors, as well as current trends in materials and patterns.

The resulting palette comprises 36 Solid Colours, from timeless classics to on-trend shades, and 12 Decorative Finishes including a selection of beautiful woodgrains, contemporary concrete patterns and metallics. It gives specifiers an opportunity to express their creativity in delivering a desired mood to their design and co-ordinating wall protection with other interior design elements.

The Acrovyn® range is renowned for its quality, ease of maintenance and durability in protecting interior walls, doors and other surfaces from impact damage. As well as expanding their colour palette, CS introduces new solutions to the UK market, such as products with bactericidal properties and a wider range of PVC-Free models. The updated range will allow specifiers to achieve required functionality and protection in all building areas, while delivering beautiful interiors that last.

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Explore our new palette of colours and finishes here:

www.c-sgroup.co.uk/2445

New easy-to-install shower kit from Altro

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The Altro Walls ShowerKit,is apre-packaged Altro Whiterock wall cladding system for shower, bath and ensuites that is easy to use, even in small areas.  It is an Altro Whiterock system with pre-cut wall sheets, ready to install over a sound, clean wall, including tiles.   It’s the ideal solution for wet environments.

Benefits:

  • Perfect for a quick and easy installation
  • Adhesive applied straight to a clean wall
  • Install over existing prepared surfaces – including tiles
  • No grout – makes cleaning easier
  • Trims and pre-cut sheets for ease of handling and use
  • Neat, discreet trims for a smooth, impervious installation
  • Impact resistant

Altro Walls ShowerKit contains all you need to install around a shower tray or a bath including wall sheets, adhesive, silicone sealant and trims.  It includes a step-by-step pictorial installation guide to create a water-resistant, durable and smooth surface with a 20-year guarantee.

It is available in White and five popular Altro Whiterock Satins shades.

Are you confident your wall sheets are fire resistant?

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In 2016/17 there were 261 fire-related fatalities and approximately 7,100 non-fatal casualties in fires in the UK at non-residential dwellings.¹

Contractor safe Altro K30 and Altro WhiterockSelection of wall sheets and systems is a vital decision when designing or refurbishing a building for both safety and aesthetic purposes. Internal wall linings are a critical factor in the spread of fire and it gaining hold and consideration must be given to the fire rating and resistance to fire of any product being considered for specification. This is of particular importance in circulation areas where it can prevent escape.

However, the fire rating of wall lining material can be overlooked, and whilst you might assume the sheets you have chosen, or are installing, would perform to the highest standards, should the worst happen it’s not always the case. Consideration should be given as to how it will react with other parts of the wall construction, since the substrate and adhesive can have an effect on the overall fire rating of the system.

The Regulations

As stipulated in the Approved Document B of the Building Regulations² you must ensure the fire resistance of your wall covering meets the required level for the environment into which it is installed.

The fire rating for wall linings varies by area of the building. However, in order to be used in public areas and circulation spaces wall linings need to achieve the following ratings to ensure they are safe and compliant:

  • EN 13501 Class B-s3 d2
  • BS 476 Part 7 Class 1 and BS 476 Part 6 Class 0

The Solution

The Altro Whiterock system has been designed to give you confidence and peace of mind with a Class 0 fire rating when used as described in the installation guide. Our systems can be trusted to do the job in high risk areas such as commercial kitchens as well as general use areas.

Check!

Sometimes fire tests are not aligned with the wall system you are buying. To be confident, carry out the following measures ensuring the fire certificate:

  • Relates to the wall system you are about to purchase and install. Is it the same system and the same thickness as specified in the fire certificate?
  • Has the test been conducted as per your installation method?
  • Is the fire certificate for sheet only? Don’t get caught out as having the wrong adhesive or no adhesive at all can invalidate your fire certificate.
  • Is the recommendation for adhesive quantities in the installation guide aligned with the fire certificate?
  • Is the substrate on which the wall lining is to be applied of equal or greater fire rating to that used to test the product? If not, you could be in trouble again.

With Altro you can rest assured that our wall systems are fully compliant and our Technical Services team can provide you with guidance if you have any form of doubt.

¹www.gov.uk Home Office, ‘Focus on trends in fires and fire related fatalities’

²www.gov.uk Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 2: buildings other than dwelling houses (2006 edition incorporating the 2010 and 2013 amendments)

Altro solution brings life to  design-led Hull birth centre

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Hull-Hospital-Altro-Wood-Altro-Walkway-20-22A 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.

Hull-Hospital-Altro-Pisces-Altro-Whiterock-Digiclad-05Adele 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.

Hull-Hospital-Altro-Wood-Altro-Pisces-Altro-Walkway-20-Altro-Whiterock-Digiclad-04Andrew 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

Eurobrick brick slip cladding systems installed on new apartment developments

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image -074Enquiries from architects and developers about new apartment building developments has increased significantly over the past year or so for Eurobrick Systems. Traditional masonry construction is not always appropriate for some developments so alternative building methods are being sought.

Eurobrick is the UK’s leading brick slip cladding specialist and has supplied both its X-Clad and P-Clad systems for installation on residential developments. Both systems have been rigorously tested and have third party certification from the BBA (British Board of Agrément) and are also LABC (Local Authority Building Control) registered.

Euro Brick 15-5-15 0163X-Clad is lightweight, having an installed system weight starting from 36kg/m². It is easy to handle and cut on-site allowing for quick installation. The extruded polystyrene backer panel is available up to 100mm thick. With a thermal conductivity of 0.033W/mK, X-Clad can enhance the overall thermal performance of the development if required.

The P-Clad system has a 10mm thick cement particle board backer panel – designed to be fixed directly to battens or bracket systems. It was developed for use as an external sheathing where there is no requirement for insulation. P-Clad is certified for installation on buildings over 18m high (constructed with steel frame substrate).

Euro Brick 15-5-15 0027Eurobrick Systems has recently had an assessment report of the P-Clad system in combination with Nvelop helping hand and rail system and Xtratherm Safe-R Phenolic insulation board. This combination of materials was assessed by BRE Global against the performance criteria of BR 135. The assessment paves the way for P-Clad to be installed where greater insulation performance needs to be achieved at high level.

This assessment forms part of an ongoing programme at Eurobrick to ensure fire performance compliance with a range of different façade build ups incorporating P-Clad. This programme has arisen as a result of Eurobrick receiving a great number of enquiries from developers and contractors, for applications of P-Clad above 18m in various situations. Other assessments and variations should soon be in place.

Residential developments where X-Clad and P-Clad systems have been recently installed include; The Central at Iverson Road, West Hampstead and The Point at Gants Hill, Ilford. Both are large, new build developments of 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments.

If you would like further information on any of our products then please call +44 (0)117 971 7117, email info@eurobrick.co.uk or visit our website at http://www.eurobrick.co.uk.

Let us help you create the ‘wow’ factor with no slip-ups

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Bathtub and shower in new luxury home

Altro Pisces™ and Altro Whiterock™ give you a slip-resistant, hygienic and easy to clean
solution for wet environments but as functional as these partners may be, they also combine to create a thing of beauty!

NEW Altro Pisces

NEW Altro Pisces has a soft-look finish that is more homely than traditional safety flooring. It’s also ideal for creating a ‘high-end’ look for hotels and spas.

altro-4Altro Whiterock Satins™

Altro Whiterock Satins is available in a range of solid, decorative, satin shades, enabling you to create the exact ambience needed. If you need a more traditional look then Altro Whiterock White is the option for you.

Altro Whiterock Digiclad

A reproduction of a photographic image or vector art, Altro Whiterock Digiclad creates wet environments with impact. Perfect for swimming-pool surrounds, spas and changing areas, it can match any decor or theme. As well as good looks, its hard-coat technology provides scratch-resistant properties for added durability.

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Learn more about how Altro can help you choose and install safer wet environments.

Altro: Specialist products for specialist solutions

Bespoke wall protection at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital

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cs-photo-mainThe Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s ‘Jigsaw Building’, housing cancer
treatment facilities and a new Women’s Health Unit, welcomed patients for the first time in 2015.

As part of the interior design, expansive wall murals featuring familiar seaside scenes were specified for key locations within the hospital.

cs-photo_3Due to its durability, resistance to damage and easy clean qualities, CS Acrovyn by Design® was identified as the best medium for delivering the artwork in busy hospital areas. Installed in the Oncology Recliner Bay and in the Breast Care Subwait, vibrant Acrovyn by Design® murals create a positive distraction and a calming, soothing environment for patients and visitors.

cs-photo_2In addition, a range of CS Acrovyn Profiles, including hand/crash rails, corner guards and bed head protection, were specified for other areas of the hospital to protect interior surfaces from damage and help to reduce on-going maintenance cost.

For a full case study please visit: http://www.c-sgroup.co.uk/blog/hospital-wall-mural-for-royal-bournemouth-hospital/

Bespoke wall protection at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital

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Photo-2The Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s ‘Jigsaw Building’, housing cancer treatment facilities and a new Women’s Health Unit, welcomed patients for the first time in 2015.

As part of the interior design, expansive wall murals featuring familiar seaside scenes were specified for key locations within the hospital.

Photo-MainDue to its durability, resistance to damage and easy clean qualities, CS Acrovyn by Design® was identified as the best medium for delivering the artwork in busy hospital areas. Installed in the Oncology Recliner Bay and in the Breast Care Subwait, vibrant Acrovyn by Design® murals create a positive distraction and a calming, soothing environment for patients and visitors.

In addition, a range of CS Acrovyn Profiles, including hand/crash rails, corner guards and bed head protection, were specified for other areas of the hospital to protect interior surfaces from damage and help to reduce on-going maintenance cost.

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Construction Specialties – Dementia Care Ward Gets Wall Protection

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WarringtonHospital-3 copyThe state-of-the-art £1 million Forget Me Not project at the Warrington Hospital created a dedicated ward for dementia patients. The design aims to provide calm, relaxing and non-institutional surroundings for improved patient outcomes.

Construction Specialties’ Acrovyn® range was selected to provide a vital element of impact protection, to facilitate delivery of essential clinical care for patients in a robust and easy to maintain environment, without taking away from the homely feel of the space.

WarringtonHospital-2 copyLee Bushell, Building Surveyor, Estates Capital Projects for the hospital said: “The wall protection aspects on this project were really important as we wanted to not only offer protection to the walls from beds, trolleys and equipment, but also to provide a handrail solution for patients who are likely to be unsteady on their feet.

“As part of our design, we selected different colours of wall protection for inside the ward and for the corridor to the dementia ward. We wanted to make the corridor look inviting and of a hotel type standard.”

WarringtonHospital-1 copyAn HRB20 hand/crash rail system from the Acrovyn® range was specified for the project, as its two part cover design offers the opportunity to mix colours in order to create visual contrast.

In this case, the upper handrail cover was supplied in a wood effect finish, to create a warm and inviting feel in the corridor. The lower crashrail cover was supplied in Charcoal colour, to match door frames and complement feature walls.

Inside the ward, the aim was to make the handrail a stand out feature for patients. Charcoal colour was used for that purpose, as it provides a good visual contrast with the creamy colour of the walls, while the French Cream coloured crashrail covers blend in with the surrounding wall.

Acrovyn® hand/crash rails continued across some of the ward doors, making them blend in more successfully and discourage patients from exploring behind them.

The wall protection scheme also included heavy duty crashrails, corner guards, as well as Acrovyn Sheet, which was applied to half wall height in seating areas.

For further information on C/S’ range of impact protection solutions contact sales@c-sgroup.co.uk, T: 01296 652800 or visit www.c-sgroup.co.uk

NEW ALTRO FORTIS OFFERS TOUGH LOVE FOR WALLS, DOORS AND CORNERS

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Altro has expanded its range of wall cladding with the introduction of new Altro Fortis™ – a system that provides seriously tough protection for walls, doors and corners. Altro Fortis keeps interiors safe from impact and scuff damage, and looking good for longer.

CF_01158_Student In Hallway_FT-206Altro Fortis has been developed to work with the popular Altro Whiterock™ range to create aesthetic consistency between hygienic and general areas. Where Altro Whiterock offers an ultra-hygienic wall protection system, Altro Fortis offers enhanced protection for areas where scuff and impact protection is the priority. Altro Fortis also combines perfectly with Altro’s 2.5mm safety flooring ranges, providing a complete, durable and fully-integrated system for hard-working areas.

As the name suggests, Altro Fortis has the strength to deliver long-term protection where high levels of impact are expected. It is ideal for use where walls, doors and corners are constantly knocked, such as school classrooms and corridors, non-clinical areas in healthcare, retail, and any busy public and service areas. In fact, anywhere that needs to work hard, but where appearances matter.

Whittington Health, in north London, is already using Altro Fortis wall protection in their Emergency Department (ED) ‘hot corridor’, and the system is proving robust enough to withstand the rigours of busy hospital life.

Estates Officer Jerry Burrell, says: “The ED corridor is very busy 24/7, with beds and equipment passing through, often at speed. Over the years this has damaged the walls, which was just single-skin plasterboard, and we really needed to rethink the area and upgrade to a more suitable wall covering that would give long term protection.

“Altro Fortis was a great choice for us – it really has transformed the corridor. The product is very resistant to scrapes and bumps and doesn’t show any marks. It looks good too, so it’s more than just functional. For these high traffic, general areas, Altro Fortis is proving the ideal wall covering.

“Cleaning is simple as well, just a wipe when it needs it, and maintenance is minimal. We are also looking at fitting it in our Clinical Decision Unit at the back of the ED.”

The new system comprises three options to offer protection exactly where it’s needed; Altro Fortis Titanium™ wall protection, Altro Fortis door protection™ and Altro Fortis corner protection™.

Altro Fortis Titanium is a highly durable, 2.5mm, uPVC semi-rigid sheet, which is a dense and impervious material resistant to bumps. It features a lightly textured surface, which camouflages and deflects scuffs, keeping the area looking better for longer. The product comes in a large 3m x 1.22m sheet, which means fewer joints to seal, plus easier transitions between areas. Sheets can be cut to any size.

Available in ten colours, including muted and vibrant shades, Altro Fortis Titanium matches many of the popular shades from the Altro Whiterock SatinsTM hygienic wall cladding range. This offers flexibility when it comes to design, making it a versatile solution across a range of areas. Bespoke colour options are also available to meet specific design requirements.

Like the Altro hygienic wall cladding collection, Altro Fortis Titanium has an impervious, grout-free, easy-to-wipe surface. This offers superior cleanability and ease of maintenance, which is a major cost and time saving advantage.

Altro Fortis door protection is available as either complete doorsets or door panels. Doorsets are a fully-clad, custom-made solution, providing optimum protection with the product covering both sides of the door and its edges. Door panels are ideal for protecting sections of doors where they need it most, helping prevent scuff and impact damage. These can be cut to any size from the standard Altro Fortis Titanium sheet.

Altro Fortis corner protection comes ready-made. Corners can also be thermoformed from the standard sheet for bespoke solutions.

Altro Fortis is installed the same as Altro Whiterock, which means it can be thermoformed into and around corners for a seamless installation. It can also be installed using the same adhesive as Altro Whiterock.

Choose Altro Fortis with confidence – it comes with a 20 year warranty, supported by the Altro Promise.