Yudu - RIBA September 2011

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Product update

NEW C/S ALLWAY® COVERED

GUIDE HAS GAPS

Construction Specialties (C/S) has published a new –technical brochure, C/S Allway®

Expansion

Joint Covers, to equip specifiers and contractors with everything they need to know about the design, selection, specification and installation of covers for all types of interior and exterior expansion joints. Expansion joints are essential to protect and enable a building structure to accommodate multi-directional movement, whether it be horizontal, vertical or lateral. W www.c-sgroup.co.uk.

KAWNEER LAUNCHES BRISE SOLEIL SYSTEM

A brise soleil or solar shading system that brings both form and function to building façades has been launched by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. The AA®130 Brise Soleil system (www.kawneer.co.uk/pr/bs) not only adds a stunning design statement to an elevation but also optimises natural daylight within the building and limits solar heat gain and glare for its users. T 01928 502500

SIMPLAY EASY FROM POLYFLOR Polyflor, one of the world’s leading suppliers of commercial vinyl floorcoverings, has introduced the SimpLay range following growing demand for an attractive, loose lay luxury vinyl tile product.

SimpLay, featuring eight authentic wood planks, six natural stone tiles and two weave pattern tiles, is the perfect choice where quick and easy installation is required. T 0161 767 1111 E info@polyflor.com W www.polyflor.com

NEW RUDGWICK SEVENOAKS BLEND Wienerberger has launched a new range of rustic bricks which offers an unrivalled colour palette. Fired in one of Europe’s last remaining clamp-fired kilns, the Sevenoaks Blend mixes traditional weald clay to create textured bricks in reds and purples, blues and yellows. Wienerberger will also pre-blend packs at the factory to provide specifiers with a bespoke order, comprising the exact ratio of colours required. T 0161 491 8200 W www.wienerberger.co.uk E marketing.uk@wienerberger.com

GML PROVIDES BRIGHT START WITH NEW SCHOOL EXTENSION

GML Construction has helped provide a bright new start for pupils at Dulwich Village Church of England Infants School with a new classroom extension that features an ultra modern interior of brightly striped walls, contemporary ceramic tiles, bespoke furniture and light wells. The £350,000 design and build scheme has seen considerable collaboration between GML Construction and the school. T 01622 742 700 Wwww.gml-group.co.uk

MEMCO’S NEW COMMANDER T2 TOUCH- SCREEN OPERATING PANEL IS IDEAL FOR PREMIUM ELEVATORS

The Commander T2 touch-screen car operating panel from Memco goes beyond simple functionality by replacing traditional mechanical push buttons. The new touch panel allows users to choose floor direction with a customisable interface that can be matched to building décor and programmed to deliver supplemental information. W www.memco.co.uk

CEDRAL WEATHERBOARD BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO HOSPITAL BUILDING Marley Eternit Cedral Weatherboard has been specified as an overclad solution on the Robin Pinto Unit at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard is an ideal low maintenance, rot free alternative to traditional timber weatherboarding and is available in a wide range of factory applied solid colours and woodstains. T 01283 722588 E info@marleyeternit.co.uk W www.marleyeternit.co.uk/cladding

KAWNEER LAUNCHES PARALLEL WINDOW A parallel opening window that optimises natural ventilation without compromising security has been launched by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. Based on Kawneer’s established AA®601TE window system, the parallel opening design features the proven thermal performance of the standard AA®601TE casement window, achieving U-values of 1.5 W/m²K (for a CEN sized window with warm edge spacer) while offering exceptional levels of natural ventilation and air exchange. T 01928 502500

COMBISAFE

The innovative UBIX temporary roof system from Combisafe International has once again proven its exceptional versatility, providing protection to a 300m2

archaeological dig site and a

team of archaeologists at St Bart’s in London – England’s oldest hospital. As part of the £1 billion redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospitals, the sites are being redeveloped into state-of-the-art facilities as part of a PFI (Private Finance Initiative). W www.combisafe.com

FASHION FOR HOME DESIGNER FURNITURE

We understand design, budgets and client expectations. Our range is ideal for all project types and sizes, and can be customised for specific project needs. We have experience throughout the UK, Europe, and the US, delivering high quality, on time, and hassle free products for design projects. T 020 3318 4519 / 0845 089 6465 E b2b@fashionforhome.co.uk W www.fashionforhome.co.uk