External Fixtures; Insulation
Hörmann selected for CarbonLight Homes A Hörmann automatic sectional garage door has been selected by VELUX for their CarbonLight Homes in Rothwell, Kettering. The CarbonLight Homes have been developed to show that it is possible to build energy efficient, sustainable housing that is practical, appealing and comfortable for the homeowner, while being easy and affordable for the volume housebuilders to replicate. As the design features an integral garage, an insulating garage door was an essential item. The only truly insulating door style, a sectional garage door was recommended by Hörmann who have supplied an auto- matic door. The LPU option chosen for the CarbonLight Homes has the best insulation available. VELUX and the architect, HTA, selected suppliers and specified their products based on their unrivalled sustainability credentials, high quality and exemplary service. The top of the range Hörmann LPU40 automatic sectional door chosen for this development meets these key criteria, offers the best level of insulation available, and importantly, satisfies the need to be affordable. David Newcombe, sales director of Hörmann (UK) Ltd. explains: “The whole point of this development is for VELUX to demon- strate that sustainability can be achieved now. Our LPU door is readily available for any developer or homeowner today. We have to be competitive on price and give real benefits, so not only does this door give energy savings but it is also more secure and is available in a wide range of designs and finishes to suit any home.” t 01530 516888
www.hormann.co.uk
New Modern Rosewood adds an extra dimension to window designs
Long recognised as forerunners in the development of new designs, Renolit are pleased to announce the introduction of Teresina XC in to the Renolit Exofol MX Premier range of exterior grade veneers. Designed to be the next generation in the traditional mahogany-dark cherry wood colours, this delightful design incorporates a deep autumnal tone achieved by the use of bronze iridescent pigments. Its natural linear structure does not disappoint with its rich tones and dark con- trasting highlights, which are entirely suited to window profiles. The design has a detailed sophistication, which moves subtly in the light. Teresina XC benefits not only from the latest in design development but also incorporates the technical advantage of SST (solar shield technology) to protect against heat and sunlight. SST helps ensure that profiles retain their dimensional stability even when exposed to strong sunlight. The current Renolit Exofol MX range comprises of almost 70 different decors and solid colours, which are divided into two collections. Renolit Exofol MX Premier showcases the latest designs with more modern colours, print effects and surfaces, and the most sophisticated new developments, while Renolit Exofol MX Classic consists of traditional colours and woodgrains. Renolit hope you like their new product and should you wish to order a sample please contact them directly.
t 01670 718222
www.renolit.com
MORE DEPOTS OFFERING MORALT
With popularity soaring, James Latham’s extensive range of Moralt door blanks are now available nationwide, from every one of its nine UK panel sites. Engineered specifically to comply with ever tightening building regulations, Moralt Klima ther- mally insulating door blanks boast a U-value of 0.89, which has won praise from the industry for helping the ideal house retain more heat than it loses. This has seen orders for the impressive door blank range grow significantly among joinery man- ufacturers and architects as they opt for Moralt Klima in the construction of highly insulated, self-heating houses, which are required to meet exacting and stringent construction specifications. In addition, following a highly successful period of fire and acoustic testing, Moralt Firesound door blanks are proving just as popular in the market and as well as fire protection, they feature excellent sound insulation, with the Firesound 41 achieving a sound reduction performance of 41dB. t 0116 257 3415
www.lathamtimber.co.uk
Innovative method used to insulate historic house
At a recent trial at Bogendollo House in Aberdeenshire, an internally-lined solid masonry wall was successfully insulated without causing any damage to the historic features of the wall. Water blown foam, created specifically for injecting into delicate structures, was developed by Canadian company Icynene. The foam expands slowly putting little pressure on the fragile inner wall and, being 100 per cent water blown, it contains no harmful blowing agents. Its open cell structure also allows the wall to breathe, which assists in controlling moisture movement. “The success of this trial is significant as it shows that Icynene’s insulation can be introduced into the wall cavity enabling our old and our historic houses to retain their heat and fully preserve their original features.” said Icynene’s Simon Falkner-Lee. Dr. Amar Bennadji, from Robert Gordon University, said: “Following the successful trial, the heat loss through the wall was reduced by around 50 per cent. This project opens the door for historic buildings to finally retain their warmth, reduce their energy bills and contribute to curbing global warming.” The technique called for a bead of Icynene’s quick drying spray foam to seal the cavity along the bottom of the wall. Once this cavity was closed off, the pour foam was carefully injected from the attic area above. Tel: 01380 730 668
www.icynene.com
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