structural elements; external fixtures


Schueco meet tough CWCT & BS EN standards Schueco UK Limited has just announced that a range of its latest façade systems has successfully com- pleted rigorous testing to the latest CWCT standard. The tests show that the Schueco systems also meet or exceed current BS EN standards for curtain walling. The systems tested include two of Schueco’s best-selling curtain wall products FW 50+ and FW 60+, both of which performed up to, or above, the required standard. In fact, these two systems have already demonstrated their excellent energy-saving credentials by being officially accredited by the PassivHaus Institut. Additionaly the FW50+.SI (super insulation) version can


deliver further heat loss savings of over 7 per cent compared to the standard FW 50+ system with identical glazing.


Fulham doors and windows work for AsTec AsTec Window Systems Ltd, one of the UK’s leading double glazed windows and doors specialists, is working with Lengard Ltd as specialist contractor for aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors for a new children’s community centre for the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. For this social scheme AsTec is sup- plying SAPA aluminium products, including 52mm Elegance window walling and Dualframe windows meeting the ‘Secure By Design’ accreditation and SAPA 202 com- mercial doors. AsTec has a reputation for new build solutions and is also very strong in cost-effective refurbishment work, having a number of such schemes on the go.


t 01753 785906 www.astecwindows.co.uk


VBH adds Yale


VBH (GB) has added the Yale outward opening window shoot- bolt to its range. The product is available in two options; the Standard version requires the fabricator to crop the extensions to size and, as its name sug- gests, the Non-Crop version requires no cropping as the excess length of the extensions is concealed under an extended front cover plate. This vastly


speeds up production times. VBH said, “Yale is a truly global brand and the product sits very nicely alongside our existing market-leading casement hardware products such as those from Maco, Roto and Siegenia-Aubi. Any window manu- facturer who is serious about quality can’t fail to be impressed by this line up.”


t 01634 263263 www.vbhgb.com


Marley Eternit updates pure cladding brochure Marley Eternit has unveiled its new edition of ‘pure cladding’, a guide for specifiers looking to source a lightweight fibre cement rainscreen cladding and fixing solution. The guide provides invaluable information to specifiers focusing on the design, detailing and specification of Marley Eternit’s decorative cladding systems and provides both information and inspiration. ‘pure cladding’ includes details of Marley Eternit’s full cladding range including; Natura, Textura, Pictura, Cedral Weatherboard and Operal. Alongside sections on fixing systems, design considerations, sustain- ability and products shown in application. “The latest version of ‘pure cladding’ provides all the information that specifiers require to create a durable, sustainable and visually engaging build-


ings” said Diana Bullock, campaign manager at Marley Eternit.


Insta-Stik to revolutionize fixing of roof insulation Insta-Stik Professional Roofing Adhesive has been launched in a new 750ml size to meet rising demand on small commercial and residential projects and help roofers cut costs. The new, highly portable adhesive pack, manufactured by Dow Building Solutions and distributed by InStar UK, will be available along- side the existing Insta-Stik Professional Roofing Adhesive 13.5kg (10.4 litres) kit. “This new handy size Insta-Stik is set to


revolutionize the fixing of roof insulation boards in terms of cost per square metre and speed of application compared to the larger pack, resulting in a win-win sit- uation for roofer and roof owner alike,” said InStar MD, Nick Mills. “In these times of rising prices, it’s not often these days that contractors hear such good news!” There’s enough adhesive in one can to adhere 13m2


of insulation board. GlassGuard®


helps school put safety first GlassGuard®


has helped


Thompson Primary School in Norfolk take steps to save money and improve safety for both staff and pupils by fitting GlassGuard BlackBand®


cent lamps and new IP65 fixtures. GlassGuard®


T5 fixtures have been inst- alled in the main hall, staff


room and foundation class room delivering a vital energy saving of 37 per cent in these areas. From an installation of just 22 GlassGuard®


will save 1 Kilowatt of energy per hour, which equates to a cash saving £182.00 per year. Energy efficiency is one concern easily addressed by GlassGuard®


BS EN61549 and provide full glass retention if impacted or if accidentally dropped during maintenance.


IP65 T5 fixtures the school ,


but safety for pupils and staff is also vitally important, particularly in high risk areas. GlassGuard BlackBand®


coated lamps comply with the latest standard


coated fluores- ’s IP65


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