contracts and projects
Roof hatches for
in standard sizes or can be custom For further information telephone
made to suit your needs. They also 01922 711185, email sales@sures-
provide floor ducting, handrail fit- pancovers.com or visit
student accommodation
tings, smoke release dampers, roof www.surespancovers.com or
lights and offer a comprehensive www.jakdor.com
range of ladders, which can all be
New student accommodation at factures access hatches to suit all built to order. In addition, their
Loughborough University has bene- types of internal and external uses. ‘Jakdor’ range of ceiling and wall ac-
fitted from specially designed roof Ranging from FACTA Class A to F cess panels is designed to cover all
hatches from Surespan. Surespan loadings, their hatches are available types of internal voids.
was chosen by Laing O’Rourke, who
constructed the £68 million project,
to design and install a SRH roof
hatch for each of the 23 new build-
ings, which provide accommodation
for 1,300 students at the university.
Consisting of a double lockable
SRH hatch with drop down zip re-
tractable ladder, they allow mainte-
nance staff access to the roof for
inspection purposes and to carry
out statutory tests. Business
Manager at the university Seamus
O’Neil commented: “We are really
pleased with the work carried out by
Surespan. We have recently used the
hatches to gain access to the roof in
order to carry out an inspection of
the lightening conductor, and found
them very easy to use. I would rec-
ommend their hatches to anyone
who is looking for a similar solu-
tion.” Surespan designs and manu-
Everything’s gone green
Castle Quay is a contemporary devel- and require protection of biodiversity tractor CA Single Ply, who worked
opment in the heart of Bedford’s in urban areas. Green roofs are pro- with Greenfix SkyGarden. This en-
new cultural quarter, an area that in- viding an interesting and environ- sured that both experts in roofing
cludes a number of bar/cafe/restau- mentally conscious solution to these and horticulture would work together
rant units. To reduce the impact of requirements, meeting high priority to install a growing medium-based
the development on the environment, local authority concerns, while creat- green roofing system over a Sika-
a proven green roof system was se- ing colourful and vibrant develop- Trocal Type SGmA membrane in a
lected using the Sika-Trocal Concept. ments, such as this one at Castle warm roof construction.
Architects and specifiers are increas- Quay. For the green roof on Castle For further information telephone
ingly constrained by planning regula- Quay, the main contractor turned to 01707 394444 or email
tions that limit discharge consents experienced Sika-Trocal licensed con- sika-trocal@uk.sika.com
TOP OF THE CLASS
A Victorian primary school in South tion and, with an optional stainless
London has been given a new lease steel spacer in the glazing, it can
of life thanks to an exciting modern achieve a Uf value down to 1.6
extension that features vibrant poly- W/m²K. The recently completed ex-
chromatic glass set into an alumini- tension is Phase 1 of a two-phase re-
um façade supplied by leading development aimed at ensuring that
building envelope specialist, Schüco Clapham Manor Primary School can
International. The striking new accommodate the doubling of pupil
building is at Clapham Manor numbers that has resulted from its
Primary School for the London growing reputation for educational
Borough of Lambeth. Four storeys excellence. Phase 2 will be the re-
tall, it utilises Schüco FW 50+ SG, a modelling of the Victorian building
system designed for constructing to bring all the classrooms up to cur-
façades that while large, are also ele- rent DCSF space standards.
gant in appearance with only slender For further information telephone
shadow joints visible from the out- 01908 282111, e-mail: market-
side. In addition, Schüco FW 50+ ing@schueco.co.uk or visit
SG delivers excellent thermal insula- www.schueco.co.uk
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