Floors
New UFH System means installers really can get the job done in half the time
The UK’s underfloor heating market leader, Uponor, has unveiled a brand new installation concept that can cut the time taken to install underfloor heating systems by fifty per cent, drastically reducing installers’ overheads.
Uponor’s brand new Self Attaching System offers a tool-free and hassle-free approach to underfloor heating allowing one individual installer to lay a complete system from start to finish in half the time of traditional systems.
The key element to the Self Attaching System is a unique band which is wound in a spiral around Uponor’s oxygen tight PEX pipe. This band allows one installer to quickly, safely and securely fix the pipe to laminated installation boards which are also quick and easy to position.
The new system offers complete flexibility in terms of pipe laying patterns and complete security and peace of mind. The result is a sophisticated underfloor heating system that is fast, easy to lay and modify and can be installed from start to finish by just one person saving labour time and money.
Neil Young, Uponor’s indoor climate applications manager, explains: “The innovative self attaching system is remarkably easy to install. There are no specialist tools or equipment and it is a one-person job.
“The self attaching technology removes any stress from installation as the pipe position can be repeatedly adjusted without damaging the insulation. There are no extra components such as clips, rails or staples and no fixing holes are required meaning the membrane completely retains its integrity.”
Installation of the simple yet sophisticated system starts with the fixing panels which form the membrane and are quickly unrolled and sealed. The unique PEX pipe, covered with the Self Attaching System band, fixes very simply and securely to the panel and can be removed and relayed as many times as desired.
Neil adds: “The Self Attaching System allows Uponor to offer a full suite of underfloor heating solutions. It complements the existing market-leading range of solutions and works with the full suite of Uponor’s water heating and energy control units.
“We are confident that the new system will be well received by the market as it offers the ideal combination of both time and cost savings and productivity.”
Installers can view a short video of the Self Attaching System being installed to see for themselves how fast and flexible it really is. To view the film visit
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Mapei make an impression at the ROCA Gallery with the Ultratop System
Mapei products have been utilised in the ultramodern ROCA London Gallery situated close to Chelsea Harbour. Mapei’s Ultratop cementitious flooring system and Keraflex ceramic adhesives were used across the 1,100m2
single
floor in the project designed by the esteemed Zaha Hadid Architects and expertly installed by Resin Flooring Specialists.
Inspiration was taken from the element of water; transforming both the exterior and interior into a spectacular sculptured space where it appears that water has morphed and smoothed each and every detail. The Ultratop flooring system provided a fluid finial aesthetic that was integral with the theme, offering a highly polished look.
The Ultratop cementitious flooring system comprised of Primer SN; a two component epoxy filling primer, Quartz 1.2; Ultratop Anthracite, Keraseal transparent sealant and Mapelux wax. Ultratop is a quick setting, self-levelling mortar based on special hydraulic binders, with a high mechanical strength
for abrasion-resistant floors from 5- 40mm. It can be left as a finished floor and is perfect for areas subject to heavy pedestrian use such as busy retail outlets.
Available in a range of colours, Ultratop provides the ultimate palette for designing strong, unique and aesthetic floors for retail, supermarket, restaurant and showroom use. Mixed with Dynastone Color or natural aggregates, Ultratop may be used to create floors similar in appearance to Terrazzo. After three days it can be dry polished to a completely smooth, unique finish, as was desired at the ROCA Gallery.
Jaymart’s prestigious ‘Street-Beater’ ribbed rubber/aluminium entrance matting system has just been specified for the top notch Caulder Moore redesigned Rolex Boutique at 28 Old Bond Street in upmarket Mayfair, London.
‘Street-King’ aluminium matting with polypropylene insert strips has recently been installed at JP Morgan Financial Services at Canary Wharf to complete their prestigious entrances.
The BMX Centre at the Manchester Velodrome have also chosen Jaymart’s ‘Street-King’ for their heavy footfall entrance application.
Jaymart’s Sales Director, Paul Macfarlane, is pleased to announce that they are proud to be supplying their own manufacture aluminium based ‘Alligator’ and ‘Grime’ entrance matting systems for the London 2012 Olympics.
Picture shows ‘Street-King’ Low Profile installed at Aldersgate, London.
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