BRE to showcase Delta System 500 in new flood resilient home

Building Products Index Ltd November 10, 2016 Waterproof Membranes Leave a Comment

Delta are working together with the BRE to demonstrate how the Delta system 500 can be an invaluable contributor to flood resilience helping homeowners limit damage and recover quickly from flooding.

Flood resilience
Flood resilience refers to measures that reduce flood damage to buildings in situations where water is allowed to enter. View case study

“Back in Sooner” – Floods Minister Therese Coffey shows Good Morning Britain what features can be installed to restore flood damaged properties and get residents back in to their properties sooner.

‘There are an estimated 5.2 million homes considered at risk from surface, river and coastal flooding. Preventative measures play a key role but given the scale of our vulnerability, we need to think more practically about flooding and start to adapt to ‘living with water’ says Stephen Garvin, Director of the BRE Centre for Resilience. So fitting a house with resilient technologies and testing its ability to bounce back from water ingress is the first step on this journey.’ Read more

Flood recovery

The Delta System 500 can also be used for flood recovery where flood damaged buildings are restored and residents can be reinstated back into their home quickly as well as protecting the property from future groundwater ingress. Take a look at our case studies below, restored using the Delta System. View case study

Keeping mould at bay

Building Products Index Ltd November 10, 2016 Anti Mould Paint Leave a Comment

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As Autumn arrives, now is the ideal time for landlords to protect the internal areas of their properties from mould and blackspot. To this end, Carrs Coatings, who are an NLA Recognised Supplier from Redditch, Worcestershire, manufactures Glixtone Fungi-Shield Anti-Mould & Blackspot Paint which has a 20 years lifespan.

Unlike most other anti-mould paints, Glixtone Fungi-Shield is manufactured using a unique combination of biocides bonded to an acrylic resin base. Many other products use an already-made paint and then mix into it a fungicide. This means that not all of the paint will carry the same amount of the fungicide, giving an uneven distribution of the biocide. In contrast, the Carrs manufacturing process ensures that the special acrylic resins and biocides are both blended and bonded to each other. As a result, every part of the paint has exactly the same amount of biocide, giving a totally uniform distribution. When applied, Glixtone Fungi-Shield will then keep killing spores of mould on contact for up to 20 years. Carrs Coatings says the paint has never failed to provide long-term protection from mould.

Glixtone Fungi-Shield is produced in one of the most advanced factories in Europe, conforming to the international standard ISO 9001 on quality management systems. The company’s tight environmental policy ensures a uniform high quality product is produced with neutral impacts on the environment.

A long-lasting solution to mould

Now is the right time for landlords to think about protecting their properties. Brand Director for Glixtone Nick Hodgetts says that “as the weather gets more autumnal moving into the winter period, tenants close windows and doors and turn up the heating in your properties and their homes. When there is no ventilation and plenty of moisture, which is created through ordinary activities such as showering, drying clothes, dish washing, cooking and even breathing, mould can remain and flourish in the property. This creates the perfect environment for mould spores to multiply and then the complaints start. Dwellings with a high humidity level are more prone to fungal attack”.

While providing ventilation will assist in reducing problems of humidity and condensation, it will not completely eliminate mould growth. As well as being unsightly, mould is a health hazard to tenants and if health inspectors are alerted, it can develop into an expensive problem.

Glixtone Fungi-Shield is a washable paint which is suitable for any internal walls and ceilings of a property that are susceptible to mould and blackspot. The active biocide in the paint makes it impossible for the mould spores to survive. Carrs also recommends using its sterilising solution to remove any existing mould before applying Glixtone Fungi-Shield.

Use for decorating properties

The paint comes in White or Magnolia as standard in a matt finish, and can be tinted to a pastel shade by Carrs Coatings distributors. It is a high quality acrylic emulsion paint, and is easy to apply with a roller or brush. After five days, the painted surface will be fully washable, making it ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms as well as bedrooms and living rooms.

This what one Customer has said ….

“As an experienced landlord and owner of a lettings agency, we were struggling to find a decorative solution to the problem of mould, which is usually caused by condensation. We have tried several products however it wasn’t until we found Glixtone Fungi-Shield paint that we now have a viable cost effective solution that absolutely works. This paint is now used effectively in the prevention of mould and black spot in all of our properties under management as well as my own. I would wholeheartedly recommend this product to any end user looking to resolve mould and black spot in their homes”

Ian Crampton
Ferndown Estates Ltd

Glixtone Fungi-Shield Paint and the Glixtone Sterilising Solution can be purchased from Carrs Coatings or visit any Selco Builders Warehouse or C Brewer & Sons outlets.

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Cembrit Launches Windstopper Extreme in a Blaze of Glory

Building Products Index Ltd November 10, 2016 Sheathing Board Leave a Comment

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Cembrit, the leading roofing and cladding specialist, is pleased to announce the UK launch of Windstopper Extreme – a new sheathing board that is ideal for a range of uses on UK construction projects. To coincide with the launch, Cembrit tested the board to BS EN 1634-1:2015 / BS 476:22 at the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Cembrit is delighted to report Windstopper Extreme passed the test achieving a one hour fire rating.

A sheathing board such as Windstopper Extreme is typically installed behind decorative rainscreen cladding to effectively ‘seal’ the internal environment of a building. It is an excellent alternative to cement particle board and has, following the successful fire test, proven fire resistance. Simon Mayes, National Sales Manager, Cladding and Building Boards, for Cembrit is sure that the architects, specifiers and contractors will appreciate the wide range of benefits that Windstopper Extreme offers: ‘The performance and versatility of Windstopper Extreme make it a noteworthy entrant onto the UK cladding and building board scene. We were already aware of its excellent qualities as a first class sheathing board and to add the one hour fire test on top of that extends the board’s appeal and application potential.’

Building Regulations and other documentation require building structural elements to provide minimum periods of fire resistance, usually expressed in minutes, which are generally based on the occupancy and size of the building. BS EN 1634-1:2015 / BS 476:22 determines the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements, such as sheathing boards, of a building construction when subjected to certain heating and pressure conditions. When subjected to a 60 minute fire test, Windstopper Extreme passed with flying colours.

Cembrit Winstopper Extreme acts as a windproof membrane for exterior walls that can absorb and release moisture without affecting the durability, strength or performance of the board. This very low vapour transmission resistance, enables moisture generated inside a building to pass through to the outside. Insulation can be placed directly against the inner side of the board which is also resistant toward both rot and fungal growth. The Scandinavian heritage of Windstopper Extreme also ensures it can withstand considerable fluctuations in weather and climatic conditions.

For further information visit www.cembrit.co.uk, email info@cembrit.co.uk or tel: +44 (0)20 8301 8900.

Bespoke wall protection at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Building Products Index Ltd October 27, 2016 protection, Walls Leave a Comment

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The 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.

Due 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.

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

FASERFIX® SUPER channel runs drain quayside at Royal Portbury Dock, Port of Bristol

Building Products Index Ltd October 25, 2016 Surface water drainage Leave a Comment

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The Port of Bristol is a major deep water port with the harbour and its operations designed to routinely accept large cargo Capesize vessels of up to 130,000 DWT (Dead Weight Tonnage) With over £330m invested by First Corporate Shipping Limited in the dock estate in recent years the Port is now recognised as being one of the most productive and technically advanced in Europe.

578 metres of Hauraton FASERFIX® SUPER 150, channels have been installed along the redeveloped quayside and container handling area at the Royal Portbury Dock, Port of Bristol.

Cat Jones, Hauraton’s South West Area Projects Manager outlines the features and benefits of FASERFIX® SUPER channels that made them ideal for the Royal Portbury Dock project; “Hauraton have for the last 50 years been at the forefront of manufacturing robust Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) surface water drainage systems that are today distributed and installed around the world in some of the harshest environments. The FRC perfected by the company in the mid 70’s allows our FASERFIX® channels and trash boxes to have much thinner walls yet are very much stronger when compared with similar non-reinforced concrete products. A standard feature of FASERFIX® SUPER channels are galvanised steel pressings securely moulded on to the top edges of the channel during production, this detail allied with the Class F900 ductile iron gratings supplied for the Portbury Dock project, provides exceptional wear resistance and increased load bearing capability. Unlike some other well known makes, our FASERFIX® components are so strong, even prior to installation they are able to endure the rigours of site work and then the twisting wheels of container handling vehicles’ once installed”.

For related Case Studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk

SIG Performance Technology Launches ‘FUSI’ for Intelligent Underfloor Heating

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2016 underfloor heating Leave a Comment

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From floor slab to floor finish FUSI delivers fully integrated package

SIG Performance Technology, the specialist provider of acoustic, fire and thermal solutions, has launched to market a new intelligent underfloor heating system which combines high quality products with advanced technology to deliver FUSI – a fully integrated underfloor heating package designed to overcome the common challenges faced with the design and installation of traditional wet systems.

By bringing into a fully integrated package the multiple elements which are required within an underfloor heating programme into a fully integrated package; FUSI provides a single point contact solution which is Part E compliant and offers a number of design, installation and cost benefits.

Managed by SIG Performance Technology from inception to completion, FUSI systems are developed as bespoke solutions in response to specific project requirements. While this Professional Indemnity backed approach offers developers and specifiers peace of mind regarding performance and quality, an accredited network of FUSI installers protects the integrity of the design once on-site. This complete process is managed by the SIG Performance Technology team.

Ideal for luxury, high-rise developments, FUSI removes the need to coordinate multiple trades on-site when installing an intelligent underfloor heating system. Mat Norris, Business Development Manager at SIG Performance Technology, explains: “High tech underfloor heating systems are known to provide excellent thermal performance with equally accurate control. However, as the components span a number of trades, including screeding, flooring, joinery and M&E, there can often be challenges in terms of interfacing on-site and issues regarding a system warranty. FUSI directly addresses all of these. From floor slab to floor finish, FUSI is one system with a single guarantee.”

All FUSI systems are designed using proven solutions from within the wider SIG portfolio as follows: HVAC, Performance Technology Integrated Control Strategy (P-TICS), Underfloor Heating System, Prefabricated Utilities Cupboard (PUC), Acoustic Floating Floor System and wide choice of floor finishes. Specified and procured as a complete system design, FUSI streamlines the supply chain and helps to drive on-site efficiencies through a single installation package.

Mat concludes: “The bespoke nature of the system gives developers and specifiers access to the right performance qualities combined with the most suitable floor finish from an aesthetic perspective. Traditionally this level of design flexibility would complicate project delivery, yet FUSI delivers the ultimate in freedom but with the absolute best in terms of a total system guarantee.”

For further information on the benefits of specifying FUSI or to learn more about the system, please visit www.sigpt.co.uk, call 0330 123 1756 or email performancetechnology@sigplc.com

GEC Anderson ‘Series A’ Sinks Steal The Show

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2016 Sinks Leave a Comment

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Series A sinks from GEC Anderson, the stainless steel specialists, are now available individually.

Series A sinks are available in an unrivalled range of standard sizes and are suitable for all installation types, including for inset, undermount and flushmount fixing. Their distinctive 15mm corner radius and 20mm flat flange provides a neat and contemporary appearance whilst ensuring they are easy to clean and maintain. This makes them ideal for all situations where high quality and practical sinks are required.

There are eight single sizes, ranging from 180mm to 700mm as well as nine double and combination sizes. Therefore, there are, currently, 17 models in the range. Plans exist already to further enhance the range through the introduction of models with drainers and others with tap holes.

With their superb aesthetics and practicality, Series A sinks are of the very finest quality and finish and are made using EN 1.4301 grade bright satin stainless steel.

The Series A sinks are very competitively priced. For example, the A50 (500x400x200mm), sells at £450, including VAT.

Managing Director of GEC Anderson, Martin Tye, says: “The introduction of the Series A sinks, for inset, undermount and flushmount applications is a really exciting development. Series A sinks provide a great combination of unmatched quality, beautiful appearance, a tremendous range of sizes and real value for money.”

As well as being available individually, Series A bowls can, of course, also be included within GEC Anderson stainless steel worktops.

Tye again: “We have actually been waiting a long time for this series, which provides a number of true benefits to specifiers and users. The fact that Series A sinks are available with the full range of fixing options – integrated within custom stainless steel worktops, undermounted, inset or flushmounted offers real versatility. They have proved extremely popular with our stainless steel worktop customers but will now appeal to a broader range of customers who may be considering various other worktop materials such as stone, granite, laminate, composite etc.”

Series A bowls are manufactured to the highest standards, with a superb bright satin finish and clean, linear, appearance. They are available in an impressive range of single sizes: 180, 230, 340, 400, 450, 500, 550 and 700mm, plus a further nine double and combination options.

Series A bowls feature the 15mm corner radius to maximise useable bowl volume and have a front-to-back dimension of 400mm. The 15mm corner radius gives the sinks a clean and modern appearance whilst at the same time being highly practical.

Individual bowls from the Series A range are available now. Visit www.gecanderson.co.uk for more information. Alternatively, call GEC Anderson on 01442 826999.

Ventilation in Schools – Preparing for the New Building Bulletin 101

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2016 Ventilation Leave a Comment

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The consultation process for the new BB101 closed on the 25^th August 2016, Andy Williams from Jaga looks at what the proposals mean for the HVAC industry.

The means by which we ventilate our schools is one of the defining factors in creating and maintaining standards of health and comfort that allow students to thrive. But how we set about designing and regulating ventilation systems to best achieve optimum levels has been a slow evolving process. Now, however, a change for the better seems to creeping over the horizon.

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the process of updating the Building Bulleting 101 (BB101), which is being produced to fall in line with Education Funding Agency (EFA) Guideline Standards – in particular its ‘Facilities Output Specification’ (FOS). The proposed new name will be ‘BB101 – Guidelines for ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools’.

Whilst entirely subject to change, architects, building services engineers and education decision makers need to be aware of the direction the DfE wants to go with regards to ventilation in schools.

IAQ & Thermal Comfort – BB101’s Two Big Changes

Based on the draft BB101 proposal, there are two main factors that seem to be of the greatest importance when discussing Indoor Air Quality:

– CO₂ levels

– Thermal comfort.

Schools in the UK have traditionally been ventilated by means of either fix speed mechanical or natural ventilation. Natural ventilation often consists of a somewhat unsophisticated strategy – essentially, opening and closing a window, which is far from effective in measuring and maintaining sufficient Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Similarly, fixed speed mechanical systems ventilate at a pre-determined rate, which has little regard for the actual requirements at any particular time.

Studies have suggested that the perfect conditions for an average classroom would be 1200 parts per million (ppm) of CO₂ in a room – a level not consistently achievable through natural ventilation, which has a maximum recommended limit of 2000ppm. As such, with a need for more accurate control of CO₂ levels, we are expecting a greater drive for more sophisticated methods: demand-controlled mechanical or hybrid ventilation.

Because demand-controlled mechanical ventilation is intelligent, it can react to the conditions within a room automatically, with CO₂ sensors constantly monitoring indoor air quality. That means that if it is programmed to control CO₂ levels to never exceed 1200ppm, by means of automatically introducing a fresh flow of air into the room when required and extracting the stale air, the perfect balance can be achieved without any manual input from staff.

In terms of thermal comfort, BB101 will seek to advise specifiers on how to prevent overheating, whilst becoming considerably more efficient via effective heat recovery – but will do so in a way that provides greater clarity in the quality of systems that should be used. Variabilities must be accounted for under greater scrutiny, be it the fluctuating radiant and air temperatures both inside and outside of the classroom, which can only be effectively managed by using an intelligent ventilation system.

Seeking Greater Control

(either full mechanical or hybrid) should be seen by all school construction stakeholders as the primary choice to adhere with new BB101 guidance. But it is not just a case of meeting compliance; it should be about exceeding the recommended standards to ensure that children have an optimal environment in which to make the most of their education.

Demand-controlled mechanical ventilation

Mixed colour VMZINC® façade on Poole waterfront

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2016 Facade Leave a Comment

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An eye-catching, contemporary façade has been achieved on Majestic House, part of the Altitude development in Poole, through use of VMZINC® interlocking panels in natural zinc, QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC®. Terence O’Rourke Architects’ design of the £6m first phase entailed conversion of a disused, 5-storey office building into one encompassing 21 luxury apartments, offices and extensions to the ground floor and rooftop. Zinc was chosen together with other modern façade materials to provide a subtle distinction between residential and commercial spaces. The three additional floors afford apartments and penthouses with breathtaking views across Poole town and its harbour.

The Toilet Revolution – Duravit offers the ultimate in design and innovation

Building Products Index Ltd October 24, 2016 toilet Leave a Comment

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“The latest technologies from Duravit really add up to a revolution for the modern toilet”, comments UK Managing Director Martin Carroll.

Through the company’s passion for innovative technology and extraordinary design, the Duravit toilet has changed from an essential item, to a desirable object that offers the ultimate in cleanliness.

The latest rimless technology, HygieneGlaze and the SensoWash Slim shower-toilet seat are individually very impressive – but together they create a toilet that is industry leading and a new archetype for modern living. These innovations are available combined on the new wall-mounted toilets from the ME by Starck and P3 Comforts collections.

Rimless® – sustainable and easy to clean

P3 Comforts wall-mounted WC (Rimless® design with HygieneGlaze and SensoWash® Slim shower-toilet seat)

With Duravit Rimless®, the open design of the WC rim enables an innovative and powerful flush covering the entire inner surface of the bowl without splashing. This ensures perfect and hygienic results even at 4.5 litres. Thanks to the open, easily accessible rim area, the bowl is also extremely easy to keep clean. Rimless toilet models are available in the Darling New, DuraStyle, Happy D.2., Starck 3, P3 Comforts and ME by Starck collections.

HygieneGlaze – a new standard in bathroom hygiene

Launched at ISH in March 2015, this innovative ceramic glaze kills an unprecedented 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Not a surface coating, but permanently integrated and fired into the glaze, HygieneGlaze provides long-lasting, anti-bacterial protection for a small additional cost. Available on P3 Comforts and ME by Starck toilet collections.

SensoWash® Slim- natural cleansing with water

SensoWash® Slim remote control

This latest minimalist design of shower-toilet seat satisfies demands for sleek aesthetics and timeless modernity.

The ultra-slim remote control is used to select the desired function: ComfortWash, RearWash or LadyWash and these can be personalised by adjusting the intensity and position of the spray and the water temperature. There is a clever and convenient night-light function and the lid and seat close automatically and gently.

P3 Comforts WC with SensoWash® Slim shower-toilet seat (above) and Rimless flushing (below)

For the first time, the seat and shower-toilet technology are completely separate: the entire SensoWash Slim seat unit can be easily removed and replaced, allowing it to be cleaned quickly and thoroughly.

Offering outstanding value for money, SensoWash® Slim is compatible with toilet models from the DuraStyle, Happy D.2, Starck 2, Starck 3, Darling New, P3 Comforts and ME by Starck collections.

Smaller is still beautiful

ME by Starck wall mounted WC with SensoWash® Slim

When space is at a premium, Duravit’s internationally renowned compact designs still translate into beautiful pieces. Compact toilets are available in DuraStyle, ME by Starck, P3 Comforts and Starck 3, with a projection of only 480/485mm.

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