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ALUMASC PROVIDES GREEN ROOF FOR PIONEERING ECO-SPA
Alumasc has provided a stunning ZinCo green roof for Coworth Park Hotel Spa, the ‘ground breaking’ new eco-luxury spa opened by the Dorchester Collection. The luxurious spa is situated in Ascot on the borders of Windsor Great Park, buried within the natural contours of the landscape. The building is camouflaged by the ZinCo green roof which is also being used to cultivate thyme, lavender, camomile and other fragrant herbs for use in treatments at the Spa. W
www.alumascgreenroof.co.uk
DULUX TRADE USED IN REFURBISHMENT AT NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY A combination of products from the Dulux Trade high performance range, including Dulux Trade Stain Block Plus and Dulux Trade Diamond Matt, has been used in the recent renovation of the Grade II* listed Newton and Arkwright buildings at Nottingham Trent University. The iconic landmarks have been sympathetically refurbished to maintain the unique individuality of each building, whilst still ensuring they blend seamlessly together. W
www.www.duluxtrade.co.uk
LEVOLUX LOOKS UP AT WALBROOK The Walbrook Building in central London is an ultra-modern office building, which appears impressive, even when viewed from above, thanks to a Roof Screening solution, designed, manufactured and installed by Levolux. The solution comprises 64 horizontal panels, fitted with 200mm wide extruded aluminium, Aerofoil Fins, finished in a dark grey powder coating. T 020 8863 9111 E
info@levolux.com W
www.levolux.com
MARLEY ETERNIT UPDATES PURE CLADDING BROCHURE
Marley Eternit has unvieled its NEW edition of ‘pure cladding’ - a guide for specifiers looking to source a lightweight fibre cement rainscreen cladding and fixing solution. The guide provides invaluable information to specifiers focusing on the design, detailing and specification of Marley Eternit’s decorative cladding systems and provides both information and inspiration. T 01283 722588 E
info@marleyeternit.co.uk
NEW SCHUECO WINDOW ACHIEVES PASSIVHAUS INSULATION LEVELS With a whole window ‘U’ value of 0.8 W/m2
K,
the pioneering new AWS
90.SI aluminium window system from Schueco achieves PassivHaus levels of insulation – previously only obtainable using PVC-U or timber – in a frame depth of just 90 mm. Designed for use with triple-glazed units delivering a ‘U’ value of 0.6 W/ m²K, this elegant window is ideal for use in highly insulated residential or commercial buildings. E
mkinfobox@schueco.com
NEW FREESTANDING DISHWASHERS FROM AMICA
In pure white and AAA rated, Amica’s brand new freestanding 60cm and slimline 45cm dishwashers offer a choice of five programmes including a Rapid 25 minute cycle, which uses just eight litres of water and 0.4Wkh of electricity. Operating at only 49dB, the 60cm ZWM626W has capacity for 12 place settings and for smaller spaces the 45cm ZWM426W has capacity for eight. All Amica products come with a full two year parts and labour guarantee. W
www.amica-international.co.uk
TEXTURED OAK FLOORS
Junckers’ new collection of textured solid Oak floors combine the quality and elegance Junckers are known for with the latest trendy looks. With a beautiful, tactile finish the Textured Oak floors are available in six shades – three dark and three pale floors. The coveted hand finished look has been developed using a special, hard brushing technique to remove the softer wood from the surface of the plank which leaves the grain of the timber more prominent. T 01376 534 700 W
www.junckers.co.uk
MUMFORD & WOOD
Mumford & Wood’s high performance, period-style timber casements and bi-fold doors have been specified for a self-build project in a Dorset conservation area. Bespoke Conservation™ products are made from premium quality, engineered, clear grade timber which achieves stability and durability. BSI energy ratings ‘A – C’, depending on specification, ensure excellent thermal performance with an overall frame U-value of 1.4 W/ m².K, which surpass current Part L Building Regulations. T 01621 818155 E
sales@mumfordwood.com W
www.mumfordwood.com
CURVY KALZIP’S JUST THE TICKET Over 1,000sqm of convex and concave smooth curved Kalzip aluminium standing seam roof sheets have been installed on the impressive new Pudsey Bus Station by experienced Teamkal contractor, KGM Roofing Ltd. Built by Allenbuild Ltd for Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, this futuristically designed canopy roof is attractively finished all round with a continuous ‘true’ curved bull-nosed fascia, also from Kalzip. W
www.kalzip.com
MARLEY ETERNIT FIBRE CEMENT CLADDING BETTER BY DEGREES The University of York’s flagship £66 million Heslington East campus development has benefited from using Marley Eternit’s fibre cement Natura rainscreen cladding. The architect, Building Design Partnership (BDP), specified Natura with the Pro coating because it met all the aesthetic and durability requirements set out by the client. T 01283 722588 E
info@marleyeternit.co.uk W
www.marleyeternit.co.uk/cladding
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