48 editor’s focus 1. Loft Centre
Loft Centre is well placed to specify a solution for access problems in commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals, factories and church buildings. Specialising in roof exit hatches, concertina lad- ders (both manual and electric), ladders for mez- zanines and wall openings and both internal and external spiral staircases. Loft Centre thrives on a challenge and has a vast range of options to choose from. Sourcing from within the UK and from sources in Italy, Denmark and Germany, clients are assured of a quality product that can be fully bespoke if required.
enq. 256 2. Powerguard
Off-grid homes or small businesses can now benefit from free hot water. Powerguard have introduced a highly efficient and cost effective combined heat and power (CHP) system for off- grid properties. Using heat recovery technology, the system provides two temperatures of water for use as space heating and hot water mains. Using the advanced control system to both the electrical power and water circuits (to optimise the use of energy) means that the efficiency of the sys- tem is more than 80 per cent. The PS CHP system can be installed to a new property or retrofitted into an existing water main.
enq. 257 1. 3. Built Environment Technology
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is strongly encouraged by latest Building Regulations and is considered essential for low- energy and Passive houses. With the addition of a ground energy intake duct, MVHR delivers natural heating and cooling with no running costs. The ground energy intake duct is laid at a depth where ground temperatures remain at 7-12o ply to the MVHR unit can therefore be 7-9o than atmosphere in winter and 12-14o
. The air sup- warmer cooler in
summer. As a result, significant heating & cooling gains are enjoyed, carbon emissions reduced and comfort levels greatly improved.
enq. 258 4. Fivestars 4.
It is very important that staircase design keeps up with the latest trends and Fivestars aim to give customers unique contemporary staircases. They specialise in ‘floating’ open stairs that give that feeling of space and light with glass panels. See also their range of exterior ‘frameless’ glass for a perfect unobstructed view from your balcony! Stainless steel is a fantastic modern material and Fivestars use this extensively in their products along with hardwood, marble and granite.
enq. 259 5. Cabinco
Sue Roy, teacher of Wyborne Primary School says the new Cabinco MPL (machine profile log) build- ing “makes me smile every time I walk inside!” Head teacher Sheila White says it provides “a superb learning environment both indoors and out- doors”. Creation of this dedicated building allows Wyborne to improve facilities for the two reception classes and create a music room. Siberian Larch cladding ensures low maintenance combined with low energy M&E installations
enq. 260 6. Fire Retardant UK 5. enq. xxx
...searchable information archive at
www.adfonline.eu 6.
Fire Retardant UK have further test results for HR Prof on timber cladding, Euroclass B-s1-d0 (equiv- alent UK Class “O”) for spread of flame for Western Red Cedar, Scotch Larch, Siberian Larch, Pine and Spruce, and Euroclass C-s1-do on Plywood (UK Class “1”). HR Prof treated sub- strates have also passed the rigorous NT 053, NT 054 external use weathering tests, where HR Prof treated timber cladding is exposed to 1,000 hours of accelerated weathering by cycles of rain, drying, and UV light, before fire testing according to the cone calorimeter. HR Prof: easy to apply by spray, brush or roller, specified on many large projects throughout the UK.
enq. 261 3. 2.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52