a year in review
Kensington roofs
Draka boosts cable service
Last year Liquid Plastics supplied cothane was an ideal solution for the and support offering
its Decothane Delta 25 system to project because it could easily accom-
In the past year, Draka implemented the launching of a unique cable siz-
re-waterproof the existing asphalt modate all the intricate detail areas on
a number of industry-leading serv- ing calculator on its website. It can
roofs of Campden Hill Court in the roof. It also provides an aestheti-
ice and support packages, be accessed around the clock by
Kensington, London. Decothane is cally pleasing finish and could be
underpinning its position as a UK’s registering free at
a cold applied liquid membrane that installed directly onto the failed as-
cable manufacturer of first choice. www.drakauk.com. The service is
cures to provide completely seam- phalt without any requirement to strip
New accredited training, online help based on BS 7671:2008 [Require-
less waterproof protection. It is fully the old material. This also meant that
with selecting the correct size of ments for electrical installations.
reinforced with Reemat Premium a temporary roof was not required
cable, and the incorporation of its IEE Wiring Regulations. Seven-
glass fibre matting, and the double whilst the project was in progress.
products into the industry’s leading teenth edition].
top coat application provides guar- With its ease of application and
design software package are just Identifying the correct cable
anteed waterproof protection for at 25year guarantee, Decothane repre-
three of the initiatives that attracted specification takes a matter of sec-
least 25 years. Slate Grey Decothane sents a cost effective waterproofing
wide acclaim in the past year. onds using the new Draka online
was used for the main deck with a solution that requires minimal mainte-
Training provided by Draka on calculator. It starts with selecting
walkway marked out in white, and nance throughout its design life.
a number of issues surrounding the desired cable from a drop-down
Verdi Green was used to coat the For further information tele-
the selection and installation of fire box, the desired phase of the sup-
zinc cupola to maintain its original phone 01772 255 022 or visit
safety cabling is now CIBSE [Char- ply, whether it is single or
appearance. Liquid Plastics’ De- www.liquidplastics.co.uk
tered Institute of Building Services multi-core and if the cable is to be
Engineers] accredited and can form buried. The calculator then moves
an integral part of each delegate’s on to installation method and cable
CPD [Continuing Profession- grouping, before requiring boxes to
al Development] be filled in with the remaining cable
programme. A num- requirement data. The precise
ber of modules cable specification is then dis-
played on the screen.
Another move
that enables engineers
and contractors
to conduct a
wide variety of
checks to ensure com-
pliance with BS
7671:2008 is the
decision by
are Amtech to incor-
available porate the full
Elite development chooses
for architec- range of Draka
tural technicians, fire perform-
composite windows
electrical engi- ance cabling
neers and fire into its
High performance composite win- Combined with argon filling, this safety engineers. ProDesign
dows from the range of Glas Facades achieves a centre pane U-value of The categories cover: software pack-
were employed by a private developer 1.5 W/m2K; enabling the windows, fire performance cable sys- age. The powerful, engineer-friendly
to help achieve a stunning design for a measuring up to 2100 mm square, tems; fire safety legislation; software can be used to carry out fast,
pair of detached houses in the capital to achieve an overall U-value of 1.7 fire detection and alarm; low- accurate calculations and produce
in 2009. Built by Elite Developments W/m2K. Thus the designer’s aesthet- smoke cabling, modular systems schematic drawings, so reducing de-
to a very high standard of finish and ic ambitions for the appearance of for tunnels; and the Construction sign time and cutting out
having a higher than normal ratio of the facades, as well as the feeling of Product Directive [CPD] classifica- over-engineering.
fenestration to wall area, the project space and light indoors could be re- tion for cables. For further information
demanded enhanced performance alised. The European Oak, not At around the same time, Draka telephone 01332 345431,
form the windows themselves. Sealed available from most window manu- further boosted its already exten- email firetuf@draka.com
units exceeding the normal demands facturers, is sustainably sourced and sive customer support arsenal with or visit www.drakauk.com.
of the Building Regulations had to be carries PEFC chain of custody.
specified. The 28 mm IG units fea- For further information tele-
ture two panes of toughened glass phone 0207 561 8749 or visit
with a low-E coating in position three, www.glasfacades.com
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