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PEACE OF MIND FOR CLADDING SPECIFIERS – BBA CERTIFICATE FOR CEMBRIT

Building Products Index Ltd January 23, 2019 Cladding, Rainscreen Cladding 1 Comment

Cembrit is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its cladding product range, providing peace of mind to specifiers who choose to use Cembrit’s non-combustible fibre cement cladding boards on their projects.

What is certified?

Cembrit Patina, Solid and Cover are all “A2-s1, d0” fire rated fibre cement rainscreen cladding panels. They have been assessed by the BBA and awarded certificate number 18/5600 for use as exterior non-load bearing, decorative external cladding on timber or metal vertical supports over timber frame, steel frame or masonry external walls for both new and existing buildings.

Cembrit Ltd’s Managing Director Thomas Heldgaard observed, “This was a long time coming. The assessment procedure demonstrated improvements to our processes which have been incorporated in the finished product. We are pleased that such a rigorous assessment process has resulted in an accreditation that has real value to the specifier.”

Why the BBA?

The British Board of Agrément is one of the UK’s leading notified bodies offering approval, certification and test services to manufacturers of products and systems supplying the construction industry. BBA approval is recognised by building control, government departments, architects, local authorities, specifiers, and industry insurers like the National House Builders Council (NHBC). Independent confirmation that the products covered by a BBA certificate are fit for purpose is a significant advantage for specifiers. The certification ensures peace-of-mind that BBA 3rd party approved products match the required specification. and comply with Building Regulations and the recommendations of other approved bodies, such as the NHBC.

What is assessed?

The BBA Certificate 18/5600 was awarded after Cembrit Patina, Cembrit Solid and Cembrit Cover all passed a series of comprehensive assessments, including laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, quality management checks and inspections of production. The process was lengthy, intense, demanding and thorough, but the result is that specifiers can be confident in selecting a rainscreen cladding that is fit for purpose. At a time when cladding products and the specification process is under such scrutiny, knowing that a Cembrit rainscreen meets the performance, durability and occupant security demands makes the job of rainscreen selection less worrisome.

BBA inspectors visit factories and construction sites to evaluate the product development process and assess the functionality of the product/system on site. This ensures that the manufacturing and storage is consistent with building regulations and guidelines

Other considerations

Cembrit fibre cement decorative rainscreen claddings are marketed as the most cost competitive fibre cement claddings available in the UK.

Simon Mayes National Sales Manager commented, “We have a product that is equal to any fibre-cement cladding on the market and at a competitive price!”

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

Stay in Control with GEZE Cockpit

Building Products Index Ltd January 22, 2019 Automated systems, Automatic door system, Automatic safety systems, Automatic Window systems Leave a Comment

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A smart hub that lets you take control of door, window and safety systems has been launched by GEZE UK. GEZE Cockpit acts as ‘a brain’ – intelligently integrating door, window and safety technology into building management systems – and giving building designers greater options to create the next generation of smart buildings.

Offering more efficiency, security and convenience, combined with intelligent smoke and heat extraction and dynamic fire protection to protect targeted escape routes, the GEZE Cockpit can be used as stand-alone solution or integrated into an over-arching building management system (BMS).

With its open BACnet standard integration, GEZE Cockpit can be managed remotely using a PC, tablet or smartphone, providing flexible control via GEZE’s IO 420 interface.

It can monitor external and internal temperatures and provide CO₂management – automatically opening vents to dissipate stale air and allow fresh air into the building to improve conditions for those inside.

GEZE Cockpit also features a night time ventilation programme which can reduce internal temperatures and provide the ideal climate for those entering the building in the morning. The system works with any autonomous ventilation system that the building may have in place and can also work alongside any mechanical system.

In a fire situation, GEZE Cockpit can quite literally be a life saver. It enables the automatic release of escape routes, opening doors and clearing emergency exits to provide a faster escape for people in the building.

GEZE Cockpit can be fully integrated into any building management system using the BacNet protocol but also has its own application package which can be accesssed remotely using a range of devices.

For more information visit www.cockpit.geze.com or to see GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk.

The Albany Design Collection

Building Products Index Ltd January 22, 2019 Paint Leave a Comment

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Brewers are excited to introduce the new Albany Design Collection colour card; an exclusive edit of 112 classic and contemporary colours and neutrals for the home.

From fresh whites and popular greys to inky blues and vibrant greens, the new Design Collection features a range of carefully selected colours from which to create your perfect scheme. Discover the shade that is right for you with a generous 250ml sample pot.

The new collection is available in a comprehensive range of finishes for walls, ceilings and trim. All Albany paints are made to a tried and tested trade standard recipe with strong pigmentation for superior coverage and a rich depth of colour.

The Albany Design collection is exclusively available at your local Brewers Decorator Centre. To find your local Brewers store, visit brewers.co.uk/stores

A brand new look for Cistermiser’s infrared urinal flushing control valve

Building Products Index Ltd January 22, 2019 Toilet Flush Leave a Comment

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Cistermiser have updated their market-leading IRC^®infrared urinal flushing control valve, with improved aesthetics and an array of practical new design features.

The IRC^®employs motion-sensing infrared to automatically control the flushing of cistern-fed urinals, minimise water wastage and ensure compliance with Water Regulations. The PIR sensor detects movement and activates the solenoid valve, allowing water into the cistern.

Incorporating the same proven and robust brass valve, new IRC^®design features include a stylish and compact body shape, an “economy” mode option to provide even greater water savings, a new-style mounting bracket for recessed installations and an improved design which allows clients to replace batteries with ease by simply removing the front fascia to access the battery compartment.

The success of the IRC^®is due in no small part to its design flexibility. Battery or mains-powered, the IRC^®can use batteries as back-up power to mains supply if required. The sensor can be pipe, wall or ceiling mounted, surface-mounted or recessed to conceal the unit and reduce the risk of vandalism.

The IRC^®reduces water consumption by over 80% and is ready to install straight out of the box. In “normal” mode, the unit operates with a 30-minute cycle which means the cistern will flush a maximum of 2 times per hour. In “economy” mode, an additional delay of 15 minutes is provided before the “normal” mode operating cycle is activated, to save even more water.

WRAS approved, the IRC^®guides installers and end users with communicative green, amber or red LED status alerts, for ease of commissioning, testing and confirmation of operational mode.

“The IRC^®is one of our best-selling products and builds upon the quality and innovation our installers and specifiers have come to expect from Cistermiser over the last 40 years,” says Managing Director David Jones. “We are proud to design and manufacture in the UK and the new IRC^®demonstrates this. You could say that the best has just got better. We are confident that the enhanced design features of our new-look and improved IRC^®will continue to help building owner clients to save both money and precious water resources for many years to come.”

Waterproofing: Factors to consider when choosing building materials

Building Products Index Ltd January 22, 2019 Waterproof Membranes, waterproofing Leave a Comment

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There is a wide choice of structural waterproofing materials available in the market and it can be difficult to determine the best option for your project.

We understand the complexity and competitiveness of the industry and the challenges this brings for manufacturers seeking to improve margins, reduce costs and improve predictability. Whether you’re involved in the specification, procurement and/or installation, we understand the challenges you face including managing financial risks, efficient delivery, or meeting legislative or environmental requirements.

When researching waterproofing materials, you will notice that the price differs widely from manufacturer to manufacturer. Rule of thumb – it is not always advisable to look for the cheapest!

Choose waterproofing materials that will serve you well. With potentially heavy consequences (from hefty fines to imprisonment) for using or specifying products in the UK that do not meet the mandatory legal requirements, it is strongly advisable to check the source of products you are planning to specify, use or install.

All manufacturers should be able to provide you with their CE Mark certification and Declarations of Performance (DoP) as a minimum.

Product Credibility

A BBA Agrément Certificate relates to the quality and performance of a product. Many manufacturers undertake costly and comprehensive assessments of their products, which include laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, quality management checks and inspections of production. If they meet these requirements, they are awarded a BBA Agrément Certificate.

CE Marking is a compulsory legal requirement. By placing a CE mark on a product, the manufacturer is declaring, conformity with all the legal requirements needed to achieve CE marking status. The manufacturer is thus ensuring validity for that product to be sold throughout the EEA (European Economic Area).

Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (Construction Products Regulation, or CPR) of the EuropeanParliament and of the EuropeanCouncil is a regulationthat lays down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. Regulation EU No. 305/2011 requires all Cavity Drain Membranes/Cavity Membranes hold the CE Mark and have a DoP. Responsibility for ensuring CE Product marking lies with the EU based manufacturer, importer or distributor of that product.

Von Duprin Show the Way

Building Products Index Ltd December 20, 2018 Doors, Fittings 1 Comment

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Relcross have employed their problem solving experience by supplying Von Duprin 99QEL exit devices to Advanced Diesel Engineering (ADE) of South Kirkby in Yorkshire. ADE are experts in acoustic containers for generators and their products can be found in an increasing number of data centres throughout Europe. Data Centres have banks of generators on stand-by, ready to come online in seconds in the event of a power failure. But generators, especially un-containerised diesel generators, are very loud. So loud that they present a substantial problem for anyone nearby and a large number in close proximity would be totally unbearable. A silent generator operates inside a sound proof container or generator enclosure which muffles the sound heard by workers, employees, customers and members of the public.

But like so many problem solving technologies, the solution to the main problem creates other problems to be solved along the way. One of the many that ADE have had to overcome is how to safely and securely open and close the heavily insulated steel doors that provide essential access to the generator and other equipment inside the enclosure. It’s not a problem that most people would anticipate but ordinary door hardware just would not work. The doors are too thick and, apart from access control for security, emergency exit from the enclosure must also be provided in the event of fire or other such eventuality.

Normal entry and exit is controlled by a swipe card system that disengages the door alarms while recording the details of who has entered or exited the container. A key operated lock can then be used to open the door by releasing the latch on the Von Duprin device installed on the inner surface of the door.

When exit is required the swipe card is used in the same way before the touch bar is used to release the door latch. The Von Duprin 99 QEL features motorised latches rather than magnetic solenoids which, together with the famous Von Duprin fluid dampener that decelerates the touch bar on its return stroke, eliminates most of the noise associated with exit device operations. In the event of an emergency the touch bar can be used independently and without any delay. In such instances the alarm will also sound to alert security. As a further safety feature, the touch bar is covered with a luminous material to provide guidance to people trying to escape from the enclosure if the lighting fails or vision is inhibited by smoke. The Von Duprin 99 QEL, with so many unique features, provides the safe and secure answer in a wide range of demanding installations.

For more information call Relcross on 01380 729600, email sales@relcross.co.uk or visit www.relcross.co.uk.

Duravit London is now a firm fixture in the heart of London’s design district.

Building Products Index Ltd December 18, 2018 Bathrooms Leave a Comment

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The opening of “Duravit London” in June this year marked another milestone in the company’s history. Founded over 200 years ago in Hornberg, in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms, working with international designers, such as Philippe Starck, EOOS, Phoenix Design, sieger design, Kurt Merki Jr., Christian Werner, Matteo Thun and Cecilie Manz.

Duravit is a major player in innovative bathroom design, soLondon was chosen as a key location. Ideally located at 34-36 Clerkenwell Road, Duravit London, is in the centre of one of the most important design districts for global projects and specifications.

Proving that it’s not only the new that is of interest and that Duravit products are designed to stand the test of time; classics such as ME by Starck and Cape Cod by Philippe Starck and the more recent introduction, the curvaceous Luv by Cecilie Manz are both on display in the showroom. Since opening, both series have received great interest from interior designers and architects alike.

Other key pieces on show include: XSquare, Duravit’s new innovative furniture collection, designed by Kurt Merki Jr. plus the new Brioso furniture series, by Christian Werner, a range that allows for an element of individual creativity by enabling a number of the handles and feet to be mixed and matched by colour or finish.

Another key activity for Duravit London is the showrooms ability to act as a professional and creative hub. It has been designed to act as a focal point for architects, designers and building professionals working on home grown and global projects. The showroom enables them to see the quality of Duravit’s designs in situ and ensure the correct Duravit products are specified for a wide variety of projects.

Consumers are also able to plan and discuss their requirements with a member of Duravit’s dedicated team who will be on hand to offer practical support, technical advice and specialist knowledge on choosing products for a future bathroom.

As part of the plans for 2019 both retail partners and the A & D community will be invited to training and CPD seminars, these and other activities form part of a continuous programme of professional development.

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STAY ON GUARD WITH KEE WALK

Building Products Index Ltd December 18, 2018 Fall protection Leave a Comment

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Kee Safety, a global supplier of fall protection equipment and safety railing systems, has expanded its range of safe access solutions for roof top walkways and stepovers with the introduction of Kee Walk® with Guardrail. A cost effective and modular approach to guardrail protection, this system provides roofers, contractors and maintenance teams with a clear demarcation route to eliminate potential fall hazards.

Designed to provide a level, anti-slip walking surface on standing seam, composite panels and metal roofing, Kee Walk® with Guardrail can be easily adapted to a wide range of roof surfaces, slopes, steps, traverses and pitches up to 35⁰. Thanks to its modular design, the system can be quickly and easily set up and mounted to the roof, with no need for any on site assembly, bespoke brackets or fabrication. The guardrail – which is built from 48.3mm tubes and Kee Klamp® corrosion resistant fittings – is fixed directly to one or both sides of the walkway subframe, restricting the need for too many fixings into the roof, therefore reducing the possibility of roof leaks in the future. The walkway is available as standard in nylon or aluminium trends and supplied in pre-assembled 1.5m or 3m sections to suit the requirements of different roofs.

“A walkway with a guardrail is the preferred fall protection system as dictated in the hierarchy of control measures” comments Ben Rutter, Kee Safety Product Manager – Safe Access and NPD. “It provides the highest level of collective fall prevention for roof access and work at height. We have introduced this new walkway system to provide our customers with a collective solution that eliminates the need for personal protection equipment (PPE) or harnesses, allows multiple people at use the system at the same time, and is suited to retrofit and new build projects.”

Kee Walk® with Guardrail is CE approved and compliant with EN 516:2006 (Prefabricated Accessories for Roofing – Installations for roof access – Walkways, treads and steps). It exceeds the deflection criteria and slip resistance requirements of this standard and achieves almost double the friction requirement of BS 4592 in both wet and dry conditions, providing assurance that the treads are safe to walk on in all weather conditions. Thanks to reinforced nylon treads that are fire rated to Class HB of UL94, this roof top walkway system will have the same, if not better, fire rating than the roof itself. The guardrail complies to BS EN 14122-3, BS EN 13374 and OSHA requirements to provide customers staff and contractors with the best possible protection.

Kee Walk® with Guardrail can be used in conjunction with Kee Safety stepover platforms to provide safe access across roof mounted pipework, low level walls and other plant equipment.

Boasting almost 85 years in business, Kee Safety has the knowledge, technical excellence and awareness of regulation requirements to be able to market some of the best safety products in the industry. Despite having a large product offering already in place, Kee Safety continues to launch new solutions —Kee Walk® with Guardrail is Kee Safety’s 14th product launch in the last ten years.

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

TBS Fabrications and Amwell Systems join forces to provide unbeatable service to the Contract Washroom market

Building Products Index Ltd December 18, 2018 Cubicles, Washrooms Leave a Comment

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TBS Fabrications and Amwell Systems have today announced that they have joined forces as TBS Amwell, a move that will prove to be great news for contractors in the UK washroom market.

TBS Fabrications is currently the UK’s largest washroom provider in the design and build market with an annual turnover of £9 million. With TBS’ heritage in the North West and with Amwell’s strong presence in the South, the combined teams are set to become the largest washroom supplier in the contractor market over the coming year.

Greg Wilson, Sales Director comments: “For us TBS Amwell is a natural partnership, both companies were leaders in their field so we are combining their strengths. We know that Contractors want good quality, excellent value products which are fit for purpose, from a supplier that they know will deliver. TBS Amwell is that company”.

Sarah Gulliver, Commercial Director continues “The core value of TBS Amwell is Value Without Compromise. Ensuring that we provide Products, Services and Support all at great value. Our new combined product range is competitively priced, but always offer the highest quality product, technical service and support”.

With offices in Irlam in Manchester and Stevenage in Hertfordshire, as well as a team of national Sales Managers, TBS Amwell will cover the whole of the UK and is proud to remain a UK manufacturer. With over 80 years combined experience, TBS Amwell has a strong team of highly experienced people with a positive “can do” culture that will be reflected in the products and services offered to Contractors.

More information can be found here.

Blast and Manual Attack Resistant Blinds

Building Products Index Ltd December 18, 2018 Security, Security screens Leave a Comment

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“there is nothing else on the explosion protection market similar to the security blind other than primary or secondary blast rated window systems, which do not have the same ability to absorb pressure as the security blind does through rapid and controlled deflection”

Simon Trundle, Managing Director, Grendon Design Agency Limited, ComBlast Explosion Trials Manager

The UK Government stated current threat level for international terrorism in the UK is “severe – an attack is highly likely”. Terroist attacks in recent years have taken many forms. The risk from an explosive device is ever present and the protection of people and property must be a key consideration.

Safetell SECURABLINDS offer protection against blast from 500kg of explosive at 28m or 100kg of explosive at 25m, and enhanced protection against forced entry, and are suitable for use in new build or refurbishment projects alike.

With the appearance of conventional office blinds, SECURABLINDS are ideal for providing protection for organisations and businesses at risk by virtue of their function, ownership, or just premise’s location. The unobtrusive appearance of SECURABLINDS mean that they can be applied, if desired, to just areas in buildings that are at higher risk or require higher protection without standing out.

Usually manufactured in a clean white, in sizes to meet the project or building requirement, in either vertical or horizontal format, SECURABLINDS are also designed to function and operate as conventional blinds.

Safetell Ltd provide product, installation, project and technical support services for those designing in or considering the use of SECURABLINDS in a project, call Safetell Ltd T: 01322 22 32 33 or email sales@safetell.co.uk for assistance.
The attached video compares the performance of filmed glass in the event of 500kg blast both with and without SECRUABLINDS; visit www.safetell.co.uk/products/securablinds/ or call Safetell for more information.

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