contracts and projects
A NATURAL APPEARANCE
The Forticrete Gemini Tile is often the alternative to Natural Slate, which was
preferred choice of Local Authorities considered but rejected because of the
and Housing Associations. Forticrete's cost implications. To satisfy the local
Gemini maintains the appearance of a planning requirments, the buildings had
traditional plain tiled roof, thereby al- to fit in with the local vernacular and
lowing the original architectural style to Cartwright Pickard looked at several
be retained. When compared with different options and ideas before se-
Concrete Plain tiles, the amount of lecting Foricrete’s Gemini roof tiles.
CO2 produced in manufacturing the The tiles were cost effective and pro-
latest Forticrete Gemini tile, factoring vided a close match in colour to the
in the difference in weight (75kg/m² v planners’ needs. Gemini is a large for-
45kg/m²) and quantity of tiles on the mat interlocking tile that looks like two
roof (60/m² v 16.3/m²), produced re- small format tiles when laid.
sults – 40 per cent less. Forticrete’s Approximately 4000m
2
of Slate Grey
Gemini roof tile was specified for the Gemini Tiles were used for the project.
South Yorkshire Association’s 71 home For further information
development at Canklow Woods in telephone 01525 244900,
Rotherham. The cost-effective alterna- email roofing@forticrete.com
tive, provided a stylish and economical or visit www.forticrete.co.uk
Knauf AMF sheds light on production facilities
The former home of Rowe Printers opening is made in a fire-rated ceiling Warrington Fire Research Centre.
in Hayle, Cornwall has recently under- to install recessed light fittings, the The Light Boxes also reduce sound
gone major refurbishment. The old fire-protecting capability of the ceiling leakage through the light fitting and
print room has been converted into a is compromised. AMF Light Boxes feature pre-mitred slots for side panel
production area for computer repairs are designed to seal the penetrations integration and location on the grid
and refurbishments, requiring signifi- and maintain the fire integrity of the system. Lightweight and self-support-
cant alterations to the ceilings, servic- ceiling, offering a minimum of 60 ing, they are available in a range of
es and light fittings. Knauf AMF minutes fire protection. AMF’s Light sizes, formats and heights.
Light Boxes were specified for the Boxes have been tested under mezza- For further information
project with 120 units being installed nine and timber floors as well as steel telephone 0208 892 3216
throughout the 500m
2
area. Where an beams, with full certification from the or email sales@amfceilings.co.uk
Sika Ensures Dry
Development at Saunton Sand
Sika Watertight Concrete is provid- water penetration is acceptable. 300
ing the solution to keep Ocean cubic metres of watertight concrete
Point, a prestigious new holiday de- were supplied to the project. Using
velopment for Coast Group at Sika Watertight Concrete is a high
Saunton Sands in Devon, free from performance, cost effective solution
water ingress. Structural engineers in comparison to membranes and
Clarkebond specified BBA certified other systems. To complete the sys-
Sika Watertight Concrete, which was tem, construction joints were sealed
supplied by Hanson Concrete, for with the SikaSwell
®
jointing system,
the basement slab and retaining which consists of joint sealing pro-
walls. With a 50-year successful track files that expand on contact with wa-
record, use of the Sika Watertight ter to seal any voids between
system will ensure a dry basement, adjoining concrete slabs.
meeting the requirements of BS8102 For further information
Grade 3 (Habitable Space) where telephone 01707 394444
people are living or working and no or email concrete@uk.sika.com
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