Get Wired for Safety with KeeLine

Building Products Index Ltd October 10, 2016 Fall Arrest, Roofing Leave a Comment

Kee Safety, a leading fall protection specialist, has redesigned its KeeLine® Horizontal Lifeline system to allow easier installation on bitumen membrane roofs and provide an enhanced weathering solution.

KeeLine® is a wire-based horizontal lifeline system that has been designed to provide continuous fall protection. Fit for use in areas where guardrails are not suitable, the system allows roofers and contractors to safely work on the roof and provides a virtually invisible solution to carry out repairs, maintenance or inspection work. Installed as a permanent lifeline system, it offers uninterrupted access for up to three users across the whole roof, allowing them to freely move around the surface.

A recently published report*, conducted by the independent research company, Technavio, highlighted that the global roofing market is increasing rapidly, with an estimated growth of 30% over the next 4 years. The global roofing market was valued at $79.26 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $111 billion by 2020. The largest growth is forecast to be within the bitumen roofing segment. John Ingram, Global Product Manager – Fall Protection, says that Kee Safety has redesigned the KeeLine® system to take advantage of this growing sector.

KeeLine® incorporates a redesigned post and base plate for use on bitumen membrane roofs, as well as being suitable for metal profile, standing seam and composite panel roofs. The system comprises enhanced safety features including new toggle fixings, a slimline corner design, stronger rivets, improved swage and reduced height intermediate uprights. KeeLine® allows for spans of 12m between posts and the brackets permit the traveller to glide easily along the system ensuring the user does not need to detach at any time.

*Source: Global Roofing Market 2016–2020. Technavio.com

KeeLine® is fully compliant with the requirements of EN 795 2012, CEN TS 16415:2013, ANSI Z359 and CSA Z259, and has undergone extensive testing in different roof types, with full third party approval.

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

Style, Strength and Aesthetics – The Case for Eurocell and PVC-U

Building Products Index Ltd October 10, 2016 Doors, Windows Leave a Comment

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Despite the PVC-U market having been mature for some time now, early myths still persist. Chris Coxon, Head of Marketing at Eurocell, counters some of the more negative claims made against these cost-effective and high-performing systems.

PVC-U windows lack strength – and making them stronger just adds bulk.

The structural integrity and aesthetic of PVC-U windows were ‘disconnected’ years ago – modern, multi-chamber profiles, featuring the latest in reinforcement materials; are easily strong enough for the majority of developments.

The welding and jointing methods used in manufacturing PVC-U window manufacture lead to poor, unsightly finishes.

All windows have visible jointing – and whether or not finishing is poor is a function of the fabricator or joiner. It’s a QA issue, not a material one. That said, the latest mechanically jointed flush sash casement windows combine modern materials with a truly authentic traditional appearance. Precision-engineered mouldings inside the frame remove the need for diagonal corner welds. This results in a product with the look of timber, while offering all the performance benefits of PVC-U.

PVC-U windows have unattractive – and even unequal – sightlines.

Flush sashes, an increasingly desirable style option for discerning customers, offer a superb aesthetic compared to any and all traditional materials; while other contemporary systems have ‘slimmed’ down considerably in the 50 years PVC-U have been installed in the UK. Take the opportunity to view a Modus S window at eurocell.co.uk/modus-s and judge for yourself.

‘Unequal sightlines’ are a function of traditional window design on older properties – not PVC per se. Where opening sashes are fitted, there will inevitably be a smaller area of glass. Where frames are fixed, glass areas are larger – potentially creating the sightline issue. Fitting dummy sashes solves this.

PVC-U degrades and has a shorter life ‘expectancy’ than other materials.

PVC-U windows have been given a minimum reference service life (RSL) of 35 years by the BRE, with minimal maintenance during this period. First generation PVC-U windows – now 50 years old – are still performing strongly well beyond this. Glazing units, the most expensive part of a PVC-U window, will fail long before the frame.

PVC-U windows need regular maintenance

It’s surprising that we still bump into this objection. While PVC-U windows aren’t maintenance free – they will still need to be cleaned, and hardware and other items looked after; they are incredibly low maintenance and the cost-in-use burden is significantly less than other materials.

Consisting of 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U as standard, the Eurocell range of doors and windows demonstrates sustainable use of materials and a smaller carbon footprint than products made or recycled outside of the UK. The company’s extrusion technology layers recycled and ‘virgin’ material simultaneously, so the recycled material is concentrated in the core of the profiles where it cannot be seen once installed.

Coming with a 12-year guarantee (white profiles only), Eurocell systems come in a wide range solid and woodgrain-effect colours, all available with white internal finishes. A further range of more than 25 solid and woodgrain effect finishes is available to special order.

To find out why Eurocell offers the systems of choice for specifiers, call the customer services team on 0800 988 7300 or visit eurocell.co.uk/objectionsanswers

Schlüter Introduces New 50mm Linear Drain and Schlüter Approved Installer Network

Building Products Index Ltd October 7, 2016 Drainage, Showers, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

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Ultimately, an integrated CE Marked waterproofing system, with products that are designed to work together, should be the specifier’s first choice when selecting products to use in shower areas and wetrooms.

Schlüter-Systems offers a complete solution for a CE marked waterproof floor-level shower area. The tile or stone covering in the shower area must be sufficiently sloped to allow for proper drainage. This is easily achieved with the prefabricated levelling and shower tray components of Schlüter^®-KERDI-SHOWER. Schlüter^®-KERDI-SHOWER is available with the point drainage system, Schlüter^®-KERDI-DRAIN, and the linear drainage system, Schlüter^®-KERDI-LINE.

Schlüter^®-KERDI-LINE is a component linear drainage system for the construction of floor level showers with ceramic tiles or natural stone coverings. It consists of a formed stainless steel channel body with a grate and frame structure that can be seamlessly adjusted to the thickness of the covering from 3 to 25 mm.

This linear drainage system, has been updated to ensure that it meets BS EN 1253, providing a constant 50 mm water seal and to meet flow requirements which is in compliance with National House Building Council (NHBC) regulations to offer a complete system solution. The vertical drainage system is Schlüter^®-KERDI-LINE-V 50 G2 and the horizontal drainage system is Schlüter^®-KERDI-LINE-H 50 G2. Schlüter-Systems provides you with all the tools you need to create NHBC compliant, CE Marked solution, guaranteed by one manufacturer.

The Schlüter Approved Installer Network is new for 2016 and allows approved installers, who have completed full training with Schlüter, to install the Schlüter-WETROOM system including the new 50mm drain. The network not only gives accreditation to the individual as an expert but also to the company as a certified organisation. This provides reassurance to you as the specifier or architect that the system will be installed to the manufacturer’s standards and best practice and minimises installation risks, ensuring a quick and reliable installation.

For more information, Email: pr@schluter.co.uk, Tel 01530 813396 or visit www.perfectwetroom.co.uk

Schlüter-Systems Ltd. has NBS Clauses and BIM Objects available on NBS Plus, National BIM Library and at www.schluter.co.uk

Mendip’s new double-award winning Woodland stove

Building Products Index Ltd September 29, 2016 Stoves Leave a Comment

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With the months flying by so quickly, it makes sense to plan ahead and consider how to make your home warm and cosy this winter. Wood burners are a great way to bring radiant heat into the hub of the home and will create an eye-catching focal point, especially in living rooms and open-plan interiors.

Mendip Stoves

The new Woodland stove from Mendip Stoves is an award-winning design, voted ‘Best Heating Product’ at the recent Build It awards in September, and also ‘Best Stove Under 5kW’ at June’s Hearth & Home Show in Harrogate. It won top marks for the high quality of its design, in particular the large viewing window, which, for a stove with a low output of 4.5kW, is rather unusual. It was also praised for having 10cm to combustibles on both sides and rear of the stove, a feature of most Mendip Stoves which enables them to be placed closer to combustible walls at the rear, a great feature for modern timber frame building construction methods. Many traditional stoves have to be as far as 50cm from a combustible wall! This also has the benefit that all the heat generated moves forward into the room, which is where it’s needed most.

A multi-fuel stove with sturdy cast iron door, the new Woodland design has a low 4.5kW output, which makes it perfect for any room and as it’s a closed combustion stove, it can be installed into small or larger spaces such as kitchens and open-plan kitchen-diners without a problem. A log-store version is also available.

Chris Baines, MD of Eurostove Ltd, said: “We are thrilled with the response to our Woodland stove, both from the industry and consumers. These two awards are a recognition of the hard work put in by our designers and manufacturers and I would like to congratulate the whole business”.

The Woodland is part of the Woodland Trust offer from Eurostove. For every stove sold, Mendip Stoves will donate three trees to the Woodland Trust, the UK’s leading conservation charity.

About Mendip Stoves

Eurostove Ltd is a family owned business based in Somerset since 2004, who specialise in wood burning stoves, be they traditional, contemporary or inset. The Mendip range is manufactured in Britain, ensuring that the stoves are beautifully built by experienced craftsmen using cutting-edge technology. Mendip stoves are manufactured to exceed British standards with demand for quality at every stage. From its heavy-duty steel body to the ergonomically designed door handle, every detail has been meticulously considered.

About the Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading charity championing native woods and trees. It has over 400,000 supporters.
The Trust has three key aims:

Plant native trees and woods with the aim of creating resilient landscapes for people and wildlife
Protect ancient woodland which is rare, unique and irreplaceable
Restoration of damaged ancient woodland, bringing precious pieces of our natural history back to life
Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its woods is free.

Howe Green Access Covers Meet Tall Demands

Building Products Index Ltd September 28, 2016 access covers Leave a Comment

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The British Airways i360 observation tower opened in August. At 162m (531ft) high, the needle tower features a moving circular viewing platform providing visitors with a new perspective of Brighton’s vibrant vista. It will draw 700,000 visitors a year to the West Pier, along with new jobs, new businesses and a new lease of life for the area. Requiring a solution built to withstand heavy footfall and the unique demands of coastal conditions, Principal Contractor Mackley selected Howe Green’s 1050 Series access covers for reliable access to power networks serving lighting and seating areas around the attraction.

The 1050 Series stainless steel panels were tailor-made to order by Howe Green with clear openings of 600 x 600mm exactly as requested, a service provided without time or cost restraint for accuracy and best fit. Set into the substrate, they sit flush with the surrounding paving so as not to present a trip hazard and raised with lifting keys provided.

Specialist marine and coastal contractors Mackley were able to create a seamless finish for a series of block paved seating areas leading to the i360 tower building as the Howe Green access panels feature a recessed lid, enabling paving and other floor finishes to be laid over.

Howe Green’s 1050 Series access covers are well suited to external usage as they have high resistance to weather exposure, an important feature given their seafront location. As well as being durable, the panels are double-sealed to prevent penetration by dirt and grease and feature stainless steel baseplates and reinforcements to prevent corrosion.

Sponsored by British Airways, the i360 tower was designed by architects Marks Barfield, who also designed the London Eye. With a project cost of £46m, every detail of the building was considered for best value, even down to the covers providing access to essential underfloor services. With Howe Green solutions installed, access to key service points will be reliably easy whenever routine or emergency maintenance is needed.

Dan Argles of J.T. Mackley said: “The access covers supplied by Howe Green were ideal for the busy seafront setting, with double-sealed panels to prevent water ingress. They enable quick and easy access to all the electrics serving lighting in public seating areas around the tower. The covers are very good quality and sit flush with the recessed block paving installed”.

Your guide to finding the right insulated loft hatch and ladder

Building Products Index Ltd September 26, 2016 Uncategorized Leave a Comment

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According to the Energy Saving Trust, an uninsulated home loses one quarter of its heat through the roof. Insulating your loft/attic could therefore save you hundreds of pounds in energy costs. Furthermore, insulating your loft/attic is relatively quick and easy to do.

However, the cooler air in an insulated loft can result in draughts through gaps in the insulation, such as an ill-fitting and poorly insulated loft hatch and ladder. The Energy Saving Trust recommend fitting an insulated loft hatch. They also advise you to use draught-excluding seals around its edges.

The Supreme loft ladder features a highly insulated hatch box to help keep in the warmth.

How to choose an insulated loft hatch and ladder

There are three important factors to consider when choosing an insulated loft hatch and ladder:

The amount of thermal insulation provided by the loft hatch

Thermal insulation is the reduction of heat transfer through objects of differing temperature. A well-insulated loft hatch therefore reduces the heat loss from the warm room into the cooler loft space above.

Air permeability through the loft hatch box

Air permeability of loft hatches relates to the amount of air that will travel through the hatch while in its closed position. An insulated hatch is of little use if the trapdoor does not prevent warm air from escaping through gaps around its edges. This may sound obvious, but not all loft hatches offer a tightly closing sealed door.

Designo insulated loft hatch with 6-point locking mechanism for an air tight seal

Air permeability around the outside of the hatch box

Now you have a well-insulated and sealed loft ladder hatch. The final challenge is to minimise the amount of air that escapes around the outside of the hatch box.

Make sure you know exactly what to look for when choosing your new insulated loft ladder. Visit our web site to read the full article and download your free insulated loft hatch ladder datasheet…

MVHR GETS SMART

Building Products Index Ltd September 26, 2016 Ventilation Leave a Comment

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Airflow Developments has released the next generation of its MVHR ventilation units – the Adroit MVHR range. Ideal for high-end housebuilders and property developers, these Passive House certified units are equipped with the latest smart technology that allows air flow settings to be controlled within the home or remotely by PC, Tablet or Smart phone.

Leading ventilation manufacturer Airflow Developments has launched its Internet capable Adroit MVHR range for the domestic market. Utilising mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR), the systems recover valuable heat that would typically be lost as part of the ventilation process from wet rooms and use this energy to pre-warm clean, fresh air that is constantly brought in from outside and circulated within the home.

Crucially, the units are equipped with the latest interactive smart technology that provides homeowners with real-time monitoring and control of indoor air environments – at home or on the move. Once registered to the Adroit Cloud Service, the air flow settings of the unit can be controlled via a computer or mobile device. Moreover, the unit is also able to connect into house automation through the Modbus, or be controlled via a fixed controller.

Easy to use and with an intuitive colour display, the control panel is a responsive, portable interface, which provides a step-by-step guide on how to successfully manage the ventilation unit. Designed with four different profiles to choose from – Home, Away, Boost or Fireplace function, users are able to programme the units according to their personal routines and preferences. For example, setting ventilation to ‘Away’ during workdays will avoid unnecessary air filtration into the premises and therefore reduce energy costs and wastage.

For those wanting to offer additional benefits to potential homebuyers, there is also the option to install two external switches. For example, one switch can be set to ‘Boost’ profile within a kitchen or bathroom to accommodate for fluctuating indoor atmospheres, and another can be programmed to alternate between ‘Home’ and ‘Away’ profiles. Cooker hood boosting is also possible when a compatible recirculating cooker hood is in place.

“The highly sophisticated Adroit MVHR range is a complete whole-house ventilation solution that not only effectively delivers fresh, healthy air into the home but can also be controlled, monitored and managed by portable devices,” said John Kelly, Marketing Manager at Airflow.

“Over 15.3 million homes in the UK are estimated to be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome; and with homebuyers becoming more aware of the dangers of poor indoor air quality it is more important than ever for housebuilers and property developers to specify efficient, eco-friendly ventilation solutions. Additionally, with the development of smart homes and increasing pace of innovation, it is also imperative to consider tech savvy solutions. The Adroit MVHR range is a cost-effective Internet capable solution that will also contribute towards optimum build performance.”

The Adroit MVHR units also incorporate low energy/noise EC fans, a triple filter system to reduce airborne pollutants, automatic frost protection, a 100% bypass facility and also has an intelligent temperature and humidity sensor inbuilt. An optional carbon dioxide sensor makes it easier to monitor and maintain internal comfort levels.

For more information on Airflow’s extensive range of ventilation solutions, visit: www.airflow.com, www.facebook.com/airflow or follow @airflowD

DualProof – Pre-applied membrane

Building Products Index Ltd September 26, 2016 Membranes Leave a Comment

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A new durable watertight solution for below ground structures. A pre-applied membrane that protects against groundwater ingress as well as gases and chemicals.

DualProof is a fully and permanently bonded, composite sheet. It is applied before the steel reinforcement is fixed and the concrete poured. It consists of a sealed two layer highly flexible PVC membrane laminated with a non-woven PP-fleece. DualProof is pre-applied and is installed without heat or open-flame, overlapped and sealed with butyl tape and special adhesive for detailing. The new PP FiberTex Technology gives the DualProof its unique bond and connection to the concrete. The PP-Fleece integrates into the concrete when poured giving a strong mechanical bond once cured.

Areas of use

DualProof can be applied horizontally as well as vertically and is used in all applications where structures require protection against groundwater and seepage. Typically used in the following constructions:

New build basements
Foundations
Tunnels
Garages
All other concrete constructions below ground

Advantages of DualProof

Waterproof, damp proof, gas proof and gives concrete protection against chemicals
Tough and resistant, quick and easy to install, high compound shear strength
Can be installed in every season regardless of temperature and weather condition
No need for complicated welding equipment and specially trained staff, overlapping can be easily secured with Delta Double-sided Tape and detailing around corners with CEM 805 adhesive
Prevents any lateral water migration between the waterproofing membrane and the structural concrete
Seals small cracks in the concrete
Can be used in saltwater conditions
CE marked and DIN certified

Market comparisons

Products on the market	DualProof
Adhesive or chemical bond • At low temperatures not sticky • At high temperatures too soft • Protection sheet needed • Very slippery when wet • Bonding surface very sensitive • Cannot walk directly on surface	Mechanical bond • Not temperature/weather dependant • No protection sheet needed • Does not become slippery when wet • If dirty it can be hosed and brushed clean • Foot traffic will not affect the fleece

Mechanical bond products• Complex – 6-8 system components • Fleece bonded to Polyolefin membrane by grid of adhesive. • Risk of vapour pressure blisters and water tracking, via capillary action, along fibres at interface with concrete. • Various sizes for different applications	DualProof’s mechanical bond• Simple – 2 components • The PVC and fleece are manufactured together as one unit due to a highly advanced process. • The fleece is water resistant, easy to clean. • No risk of blisters or water tracking between layers. • The fleece integrates into the concrete • One size for all applications

Thermadome: High specification polycarbonate rooflights

Building Products Index Ltd September 26, 2016 Windows Leave a Comment

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Thermadome polycarbonate rooflights from the National Domelight Company allow homeowners and businesses to make the best use of natural daylight within their properties.

Sizes to suit

Made from high specification, UV-protected polycarbonate, Thermadome rooflights come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit a variety of applications, including square, rectangular and circular domes, pyramids and trapezoidal shapes.

Available in single, double, triple or quad skin constructions, the rooflights can withstand impacts up to 250 times greater than glass and are virtually unbreakable. Each robust model has been thoroughly tested and certified for purpose.

A flat roof solution

Thermadome rooflights are suitable for use on most flat roofs to improve light entering a building, including single ply, felt, hot-melt, asphalt, liquid GPR and lead. The design of the rooflight frame is completely weatherproof, with high security screwbolt fittings supplied as standard.

Numerous options

Thermadome products are available with a choice of fixed upstands, ventilated upstands, manual/electric opening hinged vents, or with an access hatch frame when entry into a roof space is required. Alternatively, NDC are able to provide smoke vents and automatic opening vents (AOVs) that comply with European standards EN12101-2 and can reduce smoke build up in the event of a fire, providing a safer escape route for occupants.

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Eurocell Modus doors and windows get BBA quality backing

Building Products Index Ltd September 26, 2016 Doors Leave a Comment

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After a rigorous testing programme, the BBA has given its backing to the market-leading Modus system of PVC-U doors and windows by Eurocell – the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products.

The BBA considered key product features, including: thermal performance, weathertightness, ventilation, resistance to intrusion, access and durability. Its tests concluded that the PVC-U profiles would function satisfactorily for more than 35 years and confirmed a U-value across the Modus ranges of 1.2W/m²K using 4/20/4mm sealed double-glazed units.

The BBA Agrément Certificate covers Modus Single Leaf and Double Leaf Door System, glazed in white, cream or woodgrain finishes, for use in replacement and new-build applications, for external use as primary and secondary access doors in walls of domestic and non-domestic buildings.

It also certified the Modus Fully Reversible System, plus the Outward Opening and Tilt and Turn Systems, in white, cream or woodgrain finish, for use in replacement and new-build applications in dwellings, light commercial premises or similar habitable applications.

The effective thermal performance is due to the system’s 75mm six-chamber profile which enables the range to achieve a U-value as low as 0.7 when installed with krypton gas-filled triple-glazed units. Modus has also become one of the very first systems to achieve the BRFC Window Energy Rating (WER) of A++. This is only awarded to windows with an energy index value equal to or greater than +20; and Modus A++ designs achieve this for casement, reversible and tilt and turn windows.

Consisting of 50% post-consumer recycled PVC-U as standard, the Modus range of doors and windows demonstrates sustainable use of materials and a smaller carbon footprint than products made or recycled outside of the UK. Eurocell optimises material usage by employing its dual material extrusion technology (DMET) that layers post-consumer recycled and ‘virgin’ material simultaneously, so the recycled material is concentrated in the central core of the profiles where it cannot be seen once the door or window is installed.

Coming with a 12-year guarantee (white profiles only), the Modus system is available in nine solid and woodgrain-effect colours, all of which are available with white internal finishes to create a light and airy living environment. A further range of more than 25 solid and woodgrain effect finishes is available to special order, including colour both sides.

To find out why Modus is a system of choice for specifiers, call the Eurocell customer services team on 0800 988 7300 or visit modus75.co.uk/bpi.

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