External Fixtures
Reynaers at the heart of major regeneration project A number of Reynaers’ systems have been specified on a £160 million development in the Hackney area of London. The project consists of approximately 500 new homes, including affordable and family accommodation, shop and restaurant units, a new library and a brand new station for the East London line. The residential development was designed by architects, KDS Associates, and brought to life by Barratt Homes, in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney and the Lord Mayor of London’s Office. Reynaers CP155 sliding door system provides aesthetic appeal, as well as optimised thermal insulation and is widely used throughout the scheme. As is the Reynaers
CS86 HI window, which boasts outstanding weather performance, high insulation levels and increased safety. Optimisation of light penetration is achieved with the specification of the highly versatile Reynaers CW50 curtain wall façade.
Neaco’s bespoke design impresses
Neaco has worked closely with Sandwell Council to produce a bespoke balustrade and structural glass specification meeting special demands at Bearwood House, a development of 28 new Code four, affordable homes in Smethwick. Structural glass on the edge of a roof garden was installed at an angle and designed for extremely high load-bearing capability, to prevent chil- dren from attempting to climb over it. Steve Cockayne, designer at Sandwell Council, was impressed with Neaco’s efforts in helping to develop a practical solution: “Collaborating with Neaco has been an excellent experience. Together we produced the sloped structural glass design and the result is very satisfying. We are also very pleased with the overall specification, including the interior use of Neaco’s Timberline balustrade, which features aluminium rails powder coated with a reproduction of natural oak grain for a wood-effect aesthetic.” Neaco’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, said: “Over the years Neaco have successfully worked with countless designers in developing bespoke solutions outside of our standard specifications.”
Redland launch thin leading edge Slate 10 range
Redland’s introduction of the new Slate 10 range marks an evolution of the company’s existing thin leading edge offer. Whilst still keeping its excellent aesthetics and perform- ance, the second generation Slate 10 range is quicker to lay, comes in a wider range of colours and has the highest BRE rating: A+. Four brands make up the range: Landmark Slate 10; Saxon 10; Richmond 10 and, for the first time, Mockbond Richmond 10. Key improvements to all include: only 10 slates
per m² required with improved shunt performance; no requirement for eaves and top slates; lower minimum pitch, as low as 17.5°; and single nail fixing using either Aluminium Alloy or S/S Ringshank nails (dependent on fixing specification). The new Slate 10 products come in a comprehensive range of colours, including new additions Flame Red and Rustic Brown.
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Initial small works repairs to the existing aluminium windows at Friary House in Godalming, Surrey, turned into a £408,000 curtain walling contract for Structura UK Ltd. As the initial works progressed, Structura UK found many of the windows were leaking and draughty. Having advised and agreed on the complete replacement of the building’s façade, Structura UK manufactured, designed and installed, on time and on budget, more than 1,000 sq m of high performance, aluminium curtain walling with fixed floor to ceiling Sunguard vision glazing 28mm thick, and grey coloured ceramic frit spandrel panels with insulation behind. As a result, the two storey office building has been trans- formed by the curtain walling into a modern, bright, energy-efficient working environment. Says Dave Rickman of Structura UK: “We realised quite quickly that the building’s old window system was in a very poor state of repair. Using our considerable design resources and technical expertise we have been able to provide a long-term watertight solution incorporating an eye-catching con- temporary appearance to the façade.”
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