Product Update CONTACT THE SALES TEAM ON +44 (0)20 7490 5638 OR EMAIL RIBA@ATOMPUBLISHING.CO.UK REGISTER NOW FOR TIMBER EXPO 2011

Timber Expo 2011, at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 27th and 28th September, will showcase all that is innovative and exciting in timber, engineered products and building systems.

With more than 100 exhibitors, the event offers a dynamic combination of product launches, free tutorials and seminars, awards, buyer forums, plus invaluable networking and business opportunities. Registration is free. An integral part of Timber Expo is TRADA’s flagship In Touch with Timber conference, demonstrating through case study examples, such as the 2012 Velodrome, timber’s unique place in the built environment.

T 01743 344924 E victoria.jones@timber-expo.co.uk W www.timber-expo.co.uk

SWA IS NUMBER ONE FOR BFRC The Steel Window Association has long had a close relationship with the British Fenestration Rating Council, it is registered as Systems Company 001, and now SWA members get automatic access to BFRC’s marketing tool kit. The SWA supports member companies with wide ranging services including product development, market research and promotion. At the same time SWA helps ensure that each member operates to the highest industry standards. W www.steel-window-association.co.uk

CANTIFIX INTRODUCE CERTIFIED ANTI-SLIP GLASS FLOORING To help its customers meet increasingly stringent legislative requirements, Cantifix has introduced top-quality Sevasa CriSamar® acid-etched anti-slip glass to its floor range. The anti-slip glass is fully certified to EN standards, and has been tested to rigorous German DIN standards (DIN51130 & DIN51097). The range is available in 3 options; transparent, translucent and obscure. T 020 8203 6203 W www.cantifix.co.uk

ALUMASC DELIVER OLD SCHOOL VALUES Heritage Aluminium rainwater systems from Alumasc have been used in the remodelling of an historic school building in Surrey. Oxted School was opened in 1929 as Surrey’s first mixed grammar school. Today it is a secondary school, serving over 2,000 pupils aged 11–18. The original building boasts imposing architectural features. In 2011, Surrey County Council took steps to replace the entire rainwater system with a high performance modern system that would complement Oxted’s character. W www.alumascrainwater.co.uk

SOLAR PANEL SUPPORT POSTS

Greenfix offers a unique universal solution for fixing solar panel frames with a built in fall restraint system which house the solar panels to all commercial roofs, new build and retro-fit.

NEW BROCHURE SIGNIFIES EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR LANGLEY Experts in the waterproofing industry, Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, have launched a new brochure explaining the many advantages of their Photovoltaic (PV) solution. The new Photovoltaic Solutions brochure outlines the suitability of the fully-integrated system, whilst also highlighting the environmental and financial benefits as well as Langley’s expertise in the field. W www.langley.co.uk

GRADUS

Floor trims specialist Gradus has introduced a new range of chemical and weather resistant heavy duty stair edgings for use in the most demanding environments. Incorporated into the Trans-Edge range of heavy duty aluminium stair edgings, the new ‘TEX’ profiles are ideal for use on stairs in external and internal environments, such as sports stadia, railway stations, airports, petrochemical facilities and road and rail bridges. T 01625 428922 W www.gradusworld.com

ADVANTAGEOUS ACOUSTIC AND FIRE RATED CAVITY STOP

Sloping shape directs water forward offering no opportunity to pool or track inwardly. Sloping shape eliminates flat top and bottom, so adjoining lengths do not rise, fall or distort to lap. Sloping shape lapping maintains compliance and integrity. Cavi 60 denotes 60 minutes fire rating and SAF stands for Sloping + Acoustic + Fire. The extraordinary Cavi 60 Type SAF from Cavity Trays of Yeovil T 01935 474769 W www.cavitytrays.com

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RIBA JOURNAL : SEPTEMBER 2011