Eurocell is leading the sustainability agenda with recycled PVC-U

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  • Eurocell has now proven that significant carbon savings can be achieved from the reuse of post-industrial and post-consumer waste to create new PVC-U solutions
  • Estimates to establish lifecycle impact of using recycled PVC-U window frames independently verified by Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Eurocell’s recycling strategy delivered saving of over 25,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2021

MicrosoftTeams-image (59)A research whitepaper has supported the positive environmental impact of using recycled waste materials for the manufacture and fabrication of new PVC-U windows and doors.

Existing data sets and modelling have been verified by Manchester Metropolitan University, with the findings set out in The Environmental Impact of Using Post-Consumer PVC-U Waste to Create Today’s Windows and Doors.

The paper estimates the lifecycle environmental impact of creating new recycled PVC-U from post-industrial and post-consumer window frame waste.  The waste comprises of both off-cuts and rejects from the manufacturing process (post-industrial), as well as old frames recovered at their end of their life and destined for landfill (post-consumer). It is also worth considering the impact of BREEAM credits arising from putting steel and aluminium used as reinforcement, back into the circulation.

The study uncovered three key facts:

  1. Significant sustainability savings can be achieved by using recycled waste materials in unseen areas instead of virgin PVC-U on newly fabricated window frames and doors.
  2. Recycling post-consumer waste leads to higher carbon savings thanks to the credits for metals recycling.
  3. Using one tonne of post-consumer PVC-U as part of recycling efforts within a PVC-U manufacturing operation will save 2.056 tonne CO2 equivalent against the use of virgin PVC-U, equivalent to approximately two months’ worth of carbon emissions from the average person in the UK.*

Mark Kelly CEO for Eurocell, comments: “Eurocell is an industry leader producing enough window and door extruded profiles to fabricate over 2.2 million windows and doors annually to meet the demand for high performing, aesthetically pleasing solutions. These design solutions are all focused around recycle content where British Standards allow.

“Like all responsible businesses we have to ensure that our operations are sustainable for the long term and transparent as climate concerns continue to grow.  That is why we set out, with the help of Manchester Metropolitan University, to better understand the impact of our processes, especially around carbon emissions.”

Eurocell operates two recycling plants across the UK.  Each site transforms waste PVC that would otherwise be discarded to landfill into recycled pellet.  This is then extruded using dual material extrusion technology back into its popular new windows and door systems.  Based upon the study’s conclusions, which have been independently assessed and validated by academics at Manchester Metropolitan University, it is calculated that 12,000 plus tonnes of post-consumer waste extruded by the company in 2020 led directly to a saving of over 25,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent by replacing virgin PVC-U with recycled post-consumer PVC-U.

Mark continues: “The study’s conclusions clearly show the positive impact our strategic decision to use waste PVC-U to drive our recycling operations is having. Not only have we significantly cut the carbon emissions that result from our manufacturing processes, the use of recycled materials in our windows and doors enables housebuilders and consumers to make more informed and better environmental choices.

“For instance, housebuilders constructing 2,500 units will save around 627 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year by specifying Eurocell windows and cavity closures with recycled content over full virgin PVC-U windows.

“It is vital that businesses play their part in helping to reverse the current climate emergency.  We are now able to provide our customers, housebuilders, and homeowners with an accurate and verified carbon saving statistic associated with the reuse of waste materials in our manufacturing operations.   This means they can specify and buy with confidence and know their choices are environmentally positive.”

Copies of The Environmental Impact of Using Post-Consumer PVC-U Waste to Create Today’s Windows and Doors are available by visiting: https://www.eurocell.co.uk/pvc-u-trade/resource-hub/whitepapers

 

EFFICIENT LST RADIATORS ENABLING LOW CARBON HEAT

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THE UK’S SAFEST RADIATORS

Jaga's Tempo LST Hybrid Radiator for Heating and CoolingLow Surface Temperature (LST) radiators are relied upon to provide safe, high-efficiency heating in places where safety is paramount. They are the go-to choice for facilities such as hospitals and healthcare settings, care and nursing homes, schools and nurseries, prisons and public buildings to prevent vulnerable people from burns and injuries caused by coming into contact with the radiator.

LST radiators work by convecting heat from the emitter, with a small air gap between the emitter and the surface of the radiator casing to prevent the casing ever getting hotter than 43°C.

They are designed with numerous other safety features such as antibacterial coatings, rounded corners and grilles, chamfered front and side panels, casing locks, anti-ligature grilles, pencil-proof grilles and arthritic TRV adaptors. And leading LST manufacturers, such as Jaga, ensure they are designed to conform to the NHS Estates Health Guidance on surface temperature and casing design.

But how are LST radiators keeping up with the times and the demand for high heat output at low flow temperatures?

FUTURE PROOFING FOR LOW CARBON HEAT

Jaga's Tempo LST Hybrid Radiator - Control Panel in Heating ModeJaga’s newest innovation for LST radiators is a key enabler for low carbon heat.

As a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, ecologically sustainable heating, cooling and ventilation systems, Jaga has been at the forefront of the LST radiator market for many years, supplying hundreds of schools and healthcare facilities across the country with safe, powerful, energy-efficient heating.

Jaga's Dynamic Boost Hybrid technology inside the radiator doubles the heat outputTo meet the rapidly increasing demand for higher heat output at lower flow temperatures, Jaga has recently launched a revolutionary innovation for radiators – Dynamic Boost Hybrid (DBH). DBH is an electric booster set that sits inside the LST radiator. It uses small, quiet thermal activators to increase airflow and boost heat output by two to three times without increasing radiator size. It means there’s no need to install large LST radiators when switching to a heat pump system. In fact, they can be even smaller.

This game-changing innovation makes Jaga LST radiators completely future proof. If a building is still being heated by a gas boiler, standard Jaga LST radiators can be installed now, and when the time comes to switch to a heat pump, DBH can easily be retrofitted, enabling the switch over to an emission-free installation at any time without having to make any changes to the radiators, heat distribution or pipes.

WHAT MAKES A HYBRID RADIATOR?

Not only do Jaga’s LST Hybrid radiators provide powerful heat with low energy consumption, they cool too. DBH can automatically switch between heating and light cooling modes, providing the heating system can supply cooling water.

This method of non-condensing cooling is much more environmentally friendly than air conditioning, using less energy and no F-gas, so it’s a perfect solution for a comfortable indoor climate all year round.

GET IN TOUCH

To find out more about Jaga’s range of safe and efficient LST Hybrid radiators, get in touch with team via their website jaga.co.uk.

ABOUT JAGA UK

Jaga are pioneers in designing innovative, ecologically sustainable heating, cooling and ventilation systems using less energy and fewer raw materials, ensuring a better indoor climate without damaging the outdoor climate.

Custom-made rooflights for custom-builds.

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MASTER Sliding glass rooflight for access StarglazeEvery build project is unique. Tricky refurbishment job with exacting measurements? Need an innovative design with extra wow factor?

National Domelight supplies custom-made rooflights designed to meet your unique brief.

Do I need a standard or bespoke rooflight?

Standard units are perfect for many projects, but here are some considerations to see if a bespoke solution would work best for you…

Size

MASTER Oct Castle Bar SchoolAre you replacing a rooflight manufactured in imperial measurements? It may not be possible to find an exact metric conversion. A bespoke solution can help save costly additional modifications to the building’s design.

Or, does the style of the building necessitate an eye-catching design? Would a non-standard solution give the property the exclusivity and character sought after by the architect or homeowner?

Regulations

Continuously updating regulations mean a straightforward like-for-like replacement may no longer meet building regulations.

Other considerations

Custom solutions offer so much more choice – have you thought about the following options?

  • Image to accompany bullet pointsColour Coordination: Bespoke RAL colours match conservation area requirements, or allow for striking finishes that complement the design.
  • Upgraded Glass: Improve privacy, reduce glare, and combat solar gain with customised tints.
  • Energy Efficiency: Kerbs can be manufactured in various heights to accommodate the use of thicker insulation at roof level, improving the property’s EPC
  • Improved Ventilation: Rooflights with ventilation or smoke dispersal keep a property healthy and aerated, while adhering to building regulations.
  • Stay Secure:Secured By Design’ specification units available for added peace of mind.
  • Reduce Noise: Sound reduction requirements can be met with tailored solutions.
  • Weighty Decisions: Ensure your walk-on glass is suitable for its application, whether that’s domestic, commercial, or industrial.

 Think a bespoke solution is for you?

National Domelight’s technical team can provide the right solution for your project and advise on industry policy and regulations, so you get it right first time and on budget.

We are open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday; get in contact with our technical team:

Call: 01276 451555

Email: info@nationaldomes.com

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Profab Access adds a five star finish to Cardiff’s newest luxury hotel

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Leading riser door and access panel solution supplier, Profab Access, has proven its first-class credentials once again as part of the recent completion of a major specification at Cardiff’s new 5-star Parkgate hotel.

Copy of Profab Risers Doors-28-MV4_5279 (2)Located next to the Welsh Capital’s famous Principality Stadium, the Parkgate hotel has been designed to provide a luxurious experience for rugby fans ahead of the international season, in addition to city dwellers visiting the country all year round. Widely coined as Cardiff’s most lavish new location, the hotel, which will open Autumn 2021, includes 170 guest bedrooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar, a traditional tea lounge and a rooftop spa overlooking the city skyline.

As part of the prestigious build, a unique collaboration between the Welsh Rugby Union, property developer, Rightacres, and The Celtic Collection, the hotel required an extensive riser door specification, with safety, high performance and aesthetic appeal key considerations.

In total, 310 Profab Access VEGA 1500 Fire Rated Riser Doors were specified for installation by Hazelwood Carpentry throughout every part of the building, including communal areas and the hotel’s vast range of luxury guest rooms and suites.

Copy of Profab Risers Doors-2-MV8_6997 (3)The VEGA 1500 Series Riser Doors offer the highest standards of fire safety, extensively tested by Efectis in France and Ireland to provide a bi-directionally fire tested product that is available in both single and double door configurations.

This means the riser door sets are fire tested from both sides to 60 minutes, providing the specifiers, contractors and hotel guests residing within the building with confidence the critical fire integrity products offer the highest standard and most up to date evidence for fire safety performance.

The range also features a slimline, neat construction, whilst its proven technology ensures permanent, safe access to mechanical and electrical services housed within the riser core. This provides first class functionality and safety, without compromising the overall interior concept.

The steel riser doors also streamlined the installation process, as the quick release pivot hinge and light weight enabled easy handling, allowing Hazelwood Carpentry to complete the job quickly and optimise overall project efficiencies.

Jamie Homer, Senior Site Supervisor at Hazelwood Carpentry, said: “As a remarkably impressive build designed to bring a new age of modern luxury to Cardiff’s historic setting, it was important we used the most innovative, highest quality products.

“From the start it was clear that there was no contender to Profab Access and its unrivalled capabilities when it comes to high performance, quality fire rated riser doors.

Copy of Profab Risers Doors-20-MV8_7115 (3)“The Profab Access team recommended the VEGA 1500 Series, which proved a fantastic choice, as it was incredibly easy to install and offers a superb finish, whilst ensuring the highest standard of fire integrity. Plus, being manufactured in the UK ensured quick lead times, which was essential in keeping the project on track for its opening this autumn.

“As usual, the team, who we have worked with many times before, were incredibly helpful and quick to respond to any queries. Needless to say, we look forward to working with Profab Access again on future projects to come.”

In the event of a fire, the VEGA 1500 Series Riser Door sets will maintain the frame and integrity for up to 60 minutes, preventing the spread of fire throughout the property for this period of time.

The riser doors are 31dB acoustic rated, smoke sealed and airtight to Part L, whilst also featuring intumescent smoke seals that enable occupants to safely exit the building. By specifying  bi-directionally fire tested VEGA 1500 Series Riser Doors, the development is actively future proofed as the comprehensive testing certification provides a complete and transparent audit trail of due diligence that evidences the products are not only fit for purpose but meet the duty of care required to ensure legal compliance.

Marcus Parnham, Commercial Director at Profab Access, said: “At a time when the hospitality sector has been subject to so much disruption, the Parkgate hotel will play a key role in attracting rugby fans during the peak international season and revitalising the city’s appeal to visitors looking for the ultimate luxury stay.

“The pedigree of our VEGA 1500 Series fit the brief perfectly. Combining functionality and visual appeal, the specification has enabled great performance without comprising aesthetics. More importantly, the specification of our bi-directionally fire tested line ensures the building features the highest levels of riser shaft fire protection currently available on the Irish and UK markets.”

Profab Access’ diverse portfolio of riser doors and access panels are supported by a wide range of BIM Level 2 and CAD files to aid the specification process and streamline the initial design stages.

Manufactured at Profab Access’ Atherstone headquarters in accordance with ISO 9001, the 1500 Series Riser Doors can be specified and installed in a range of configurations to meet each project’s specific measurements and requirements.

For further information on Profab Access and its range of access panels, riser doors and steel doors, call +44(0)1827 719051 or visit https://www.profabaccess.com.

Melius Homes uses DuPont™ Tyvek® and Airguard® construction membranes and accessories to renew houses and improve their comfort and energy efficiency.

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Using DuPont Tyvek® and AirGuard® construction membranes and accessories Melius Homes re-skins
walls and roof with modern materials that provide greatly enhanced performance,
protecting the occupants from the harmful effects of heat, moisture and air leakage.
Photos courtesy of Melius Homes, all rights reserved.

Melius Homes (www.meliushomes.co.uk) is a building firm with a clear philosophy: build high quality, affordable, flexible new homes and transform existing dwellings into energy efficient, comfortable and healthy homes Rather than demolish structurally sound houses, Melius Homes re-skins walls and roofs with modern materials that provide greatly enhanced performance, protecting the occupants from the harmful effects of heat, moisture and air leakage. In order to achieve these goals and to be suitable for use in any location, Melius Homes specified a selection of DuPont construction membranes and accessories.

“With this project, we retain the existing building, and therefore it’s embodied energy. We encapsulate it to provide minimal air leakage, typically < 1m3/hr/m2. This is an improvement of greater than 90% over the building regulations and can be applied to almost any existing structure, whatever its type, across the whole of the UK.” said Paul Clark, Design Manager at Melius Homes.

On the wall panels warm side, DuPont™ AirGuard® SMART is incorporated as the AVCL and this provides a 100% airtight layer, combined with a controlled level of vapour resistance, in order to minimize convected heat losses. On the external, cold side of the Melius Homes panel, a W1 rated DuPont™ Tyvek® Reflex is fitted, and this means that not only can the panels be used in any exposure area, the uniquely lacquered, metallised surface, provides a protected low-e material, to permanently boost the performance of the insulation. DuPont™ Tyvek® Metallised tape is used to seal the membrane laps and maintain the systems thermal performance.

On the roof panels, a similar build up is employed, but here a layer of DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro underlay is used. Unrestricted when tested to BS5534 +A2 2018, Tyvek® Supro can also be used in any location in the UK, regardless of site location, height above sea level, proximity to water, site topography and ceiling condition. Adding to the convenience is the roll size – being 3.0 x 50m means minimizing overlaps which increases the speed of installation in the factory.

All buildings have penetrations and here, Melius Homes make use of DuPont™ Tyvek® Flexwrap EZ. The flexible nature of Tyvek® Flexwrap (a 1m length will stretch to 1.6m) makes it ideal for any sealing application, regardless of shape or size, with the need for separate grommets eliminated.

“We never seemed to have the correct size for the job! Tyvek® Flexwrap EZ means that all we need to do is cut it to length and this, in turn, means that there is no waste, an important consideration when constructing low carbon homes”, commented Paul Clark.

Quick and easy to install, the Melius Homes approach, and the Tyvek® and AirGuard® membranes and accessories that are used, ensures the best performance possible and utilises the best of both worlds – retained masonry construction for thermal mass and timber panels for maximum thermal performance and airtightness. This is vital because airtightness ensures that the system performs “as designed”, with virtually no performance gap, and keeps heating bills to a minimum.

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Using DuPont Tyvek® and AirGuard® construction membranes and accessories Melius Homes re-skins
walls and roof with modern materials that provide greatly enhanced performance,
protecting the occupants from the harmful effects of heat, moisture and air leakage.
Photo courtesy of Melius Homes, all rights reserved.

About Melius Homes (www.meliushomes.co.uk) Melius Homes brings years of experience to the challenge of creating a bespoke home with the consistency and reliability of a manufactured product. Their homes are built in a systematic and controlled way, with much of the fabrication undertaken in an enclosed factory environment.

This approach allows the firm to manage the construction and assembly processes with real rigour. Factory fabrication reduces the number of construction faults and improves the internal fit and finish of materials, built-in fittings and appliances in bathrooms and kitchens. The same approach is applied to the vital ‘hidden’ elements – the wiring, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems – that form an increasingly important role in new, low-energy cost homes.

About DuPont Performance Building Solutions – A division of the Water & Protection segment of DuPont, DuPont Performance Building Solutions is a global innovation leader in the building and construction industry, providing products and materials for the building envelope. With today’s focus on the reduction of emissions and improved energy efficiency, you can count on brands such as Tyvek®, AirGuard®, Great Stuff™, InstaStik™ and Froth-Pak™ that have been at the heart of

building solutions for decades backed by unmatched industry insight, building knowledge, and technical support.

The products and services portfolio of DuPont Performance Building Solutions enables customers to focus on what they do best, no matter where and how they choose to build. To know more about DuPont Performance Building Solutions in the UK, please visit https://www.dupont.co.uk/building.html

In support of its aspiration to lead and partner in delivering solutions that transform how lasting affordable shelter is created for people around the world, DuPont Performance Building Solutions

(PBS) has set a series of Sustainability Goals, aligned within the framework of DuPont’s 2030 Sustainability Goals. Specifically, DuPont Performance Building Solutions aspires to:

  • Direct 100 percent of the innovation portfolio to meaningfully advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and create value for customers;
  • Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations by 75 percent from 2019 levels;
  • Advance the circular economy in the building industry through innovation in materials and business models, collaboration, and end-of-life plans that eliminate and upcycle waste across the product life cycle;
  • Collaborate with customers and partners to bring green chemistry innovations to market and will drive continued reduction in the presence of priority substances in the product portfolio;
  • Work to build communities, strengthen families, and empower the next generation across the globe.

About DuPont – DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com.

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STONEBOUND RESIN BOUND PATHWAYS FOR SOUTH WALES POLICE HQ IN BRIDGEND

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South-Wales-Police-HQ-93Addagrip Terraco resin bound Stonebound has been installed by approved contractor Thortech Ltd for paths and walkways as part of the stunning new development at the South Wales Police HQ site in Bridgend, Wales.

The new 6,500m2 facility designed by Powell Dobson Architects offers a combination of offices and learning in an open plan 4-storey building to provide a centralised location for delivery of courses and examinations for recruits.

South-Wales-Police-HQ-31The client was looking for a decorative, low maintenance natural aggregate surface that would be hard wearing and provide a seamless paving option for the walkways around the new building. Porosity was an important consideration to ensure good drainage and reduce surface water.

Thortech Ltd were appointed by Horan Construction, on behalf of Wilmott Dixon, to install 2517m2 of Stonebound resin bound porous surfacing to create decorative, hard wearing, permeable pathways around the building and as part of the landscaping.

South-Wales-Police-HQ-99Stonebound resin bound in a Rock Salt blend was selected to complement the contemporary style of the new building and offer a slip resistant surface for the pedestrian areas.

The installation commenced in October 2021 and was completed in January 2022, much to the client’s satisfaction.

SUSTAINABILITY AND THE 40-YEAR MORTGAGE

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Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing at aircrete manufacturer H+H, outlines the arguments for a building method that focuses on the long term.

Passivhaus

Aircrete makes the perfect structure for certified Passivhaus homes

The arguments around what constitutes sustainable building practice continue to shift focus. Back in 2007 the emphasis was on zero carbon in use for new homes. In 2022 much more attention is being placed on embodied carbon and the race is on for manufactures to decarbonise their businesses.

Both objectives are hugely important, of course, and H+H has demonstrated its ability to deliver on the first and now has a robust plan to deliver on the second.  However, we would argue that there is an important third: the need to consider the long term.

It has always seemed strange to me that there is so little attention paid to how long a building should be expected to last. Most guidelines seem to anticipate a sixty year design life but surely this is insufficient?

Replacement rates

Modern Method

Stone clad to suit the local style, these houses are based on modern Thin-Joint construction

In the UK we demolish about 9,000 homes per year. If we continue to replace the current housing stock at this speed, we would need every house built today to last not sixty years but several hundred.

This is not new information, but in this context it is odd that lightweight housebuilding systems are encouraged, based on their ability to meet speed of build and energy efficiency standards, with no apparent focus on longevity.

The crunch may come with the financial model. With house prices in 2021 averaging £198,000, mortgage finance is essential for most first-time buyers, and the length of available mortgage terms is rising.

Mortgage terms and housing durability

Low carbon home

this new home, built with underfloor heating and an air source heat pump is a glimpse of the future.

The English Housing Survey finds that 45% of first-time buyers in 2018-2019 had a mortgage of 30 years or longer and 40-year mortgages are becoming increasingly common. 2021 saw one company launching a 40-year fixed term mortgage.

What this essentially means is that to be attractive to buyers your home needs to be pretty sure to have a service life comfortably longer than a normal mortgage term.

Not surprisingly, H+H has always argued that masonry homes, designed to last for one hundred plus years, are the best long-term option in terms of financial security.  We would also argue that the most sustainable homes are surely those which last a very, very long time.

Meeting the immediate

078 H+H

a modern material to last for centuries

Right now, with the pressure to increase the volume at which we build new homes, the priority for builders is to ensure that familiar building methods can meet current building standards.

The latest collaborative project to involve H+H aircrete is Project 80, a research project designed to demonstrate how masonry building methods will meet the Future Homes standard, requiring a reduction of 75% – 80% over current building regulations.

Sustainable building – a holistic view

The arguments around what constitutes sustainable building will continue and the wisest course is surely not to focus on one performance aspect in isolation but to consider the bigger picture and take a holistic view.

For H+H this means building energy efficient homes whose creation involves the minimum possible immediate environmental impact and which will continue to provide a resilient, dependable asset for generations.

To find out more about aircrete from H+H, visit our website at www.hhcelcon.co.uk

Watch how the ACO Patented Blue Roof design can benefit your next project

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roofbloxx-green copyThe newly patented ACO blue roof attenuation system forms an independent tank that can be constructed on any new or existing flat roof where roof waterproofing has been applied. The system can be installed on a warm, inverted, or uninsulated roof using a single ply, cold or hot melt waterproofing system.

ACO have just launched a new series of animation videos to show how the system is built up and how it functions on a number of different roof types. The system provides the following benefits:

  • Reduces overall building risk by providing greater design resilience for all types of flat roof construction
  • Ensures compliance with Flat Roofing and Drainage building standards and The Building Regulations, allowing the system to drain slowly in normal use and quickly in extreme conditions.
  • Ensures compliance with The SuDS Manual hydraulic design guidance and planning conditions
  • Simplifies design responsibility
  • Is suitable for new build or retrofit schemes
  • Is ideal for use as part of a combined passive irrigation or active rainwater harvesting system and embraces the ambition of integrated water management

Kevin Bohea, Divisional Managing Director, stated ‘ACO is proud to bring this patented, market-leading system to the roofing industry. Using ACO RoofBloxx as the key attenuation product in the system, ACO can advise on the build-up of the system for projects and provide the hydraulic calculations needed for different roof types.’

Visit www.aco.co.uk/blue-green-roofs to learn more about the ACO System and watch the animations here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7UPS7iqIPE . Call 01462 810421 for design enquiries

High performance & contemporary styling that lets more of the outdoors in.

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StudioGlide_Bifold Door_4 Panel_External_Anthracite Grey_Shropshire (1)The fashion for bi-fold doors shows no sign of slowing down.

Why would it, when it offers all that extra natural light the whole year round and the added advantage of throwing open a ‘glass wall’ to let the outside in during the summer months?

So to give you even more of that bi-fold ‘wow’ factor Eurocell offers StudioGlide®.  With so many options and configurations to choose from, StudioGlide® meets your needs exactly.

Dual colour and multiple threshold options. Double or triple glazing… the choice is practically limitless. Not to mention, of course, the improved sight lines, increased door sizes and slimmer profiles that come as standard with this breakthrough bi-fold design.

All easily fabricated and quick to install with a full 10-year guarantee against warping and frame failure for your complete peace of mind.

The secure choice

It might be designed to let the outside in, but not much else gets past StudioGlide®. That’s thanks to industry leading security features that give you all the peace of mind that comes with full PAS 24 accreditation.

10-year guarantee

StudioGlide® bi-fold door profiles and door furniture are guaranteed for ten years. That means you get all the assurance of a robust, well-designed, precision-made product that’s built to last.

StudioGlide® frames are available in a range of classic colours, complimented by shootbolt and door handles in a wide range of colours & finishes

FIND OUT MORE – https://www.eurocell.co.uk/specifiers/doors/studioglide-aluminium-bi-fold-doors

 

 

Benjamin Moore Now Available at Brewers!

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Golden Straw copyBrewers are thrilled to announce Benjamin Moore paint is now available on Brewers.co.uk and selected stores across the country. Benjamin Moore & Co is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of premium quality maintenance coatings.

Product performance and extraordinary colours are presented through Benjamin Moore’s commitment to colour and dedication to search for the perfect hues, leading customers to say: “that’s the colour I want”. With Benjamin Moore’s famous colour collections, choosing the perfect colour scheme has never been easier!

Every product has been designed with a specific purpose in mind, which is the secret to a wide range of products that deliver longevity, durability, and superior application properties.

Seapearl copyUltra Spec Scuff-X is a revolutionary interior paint which has been specifically engineered to resist scuffing in the most demanding high traffic areas. This breakthrough product offers superior durability with easy application. Scuff-X is also available in a wide range of finishes to be able to achieve the desired look of your choice ranging from Matte, Eggshell, and Satin.

Aura perfectly demonstrates Benjamin Moore’s commitment to colour and durability performance. Aura provides the most advanced way to bring colour to life using their exclusive Colour Lock technology, bringing your richer, truer colour. Aura is available in Matte, Bath & Spa Matte and Eggshell finishes.

White Chocolate copyBrowse the Benjamin Moore range today on Brewers.co.uk