PRODUCT INNOVATIONS High efficiency gas fire range
Fireplace designer, CVO Fire, has launched a range of five new fires to help reduce the cost of energy bills whilst offering a stylish design solution. These ‘high efficiency’ (HE) gas fires are designed for installation into both new modern homes and as a replacement for an old inefficient gas fire. By installing these fires you can benefit from up to 40 percent more heat for 60 percent less cost. Running costs [per kw] are 70 percent cheaper than electric or burning wood. Fires are available to fit in any home with a chimney, are glass-fronted and room-sealed and don’t need external ventilation. The model shown is the FR600. This wall mounted ribbon fire is operated by remote control and has an 84 percent energy efficiency rating. The fire incorporates a ribbon of flame with ceramic stones. If required, a shelf can be positioned above the fireplace to allow a TV to be installed above. For more information telephone 01325 301 020 or visit
www.cvo.co.uk
Expanded metal staircase
inspired by Mevaco Staircases in older buildings are often imposing features. In contrast, staircases in new buildings are often simply necessary elements, sober and functional in design to keep costs to a minimum. But, it doesn't always have to be that way. Inspired by many MEVACO application examples, German architect Stefan Bräuning’s stairwell made of expanded metal is both aesthetically beautiful and functional. For more information telephone 0800 3288 813, email
info@mevaco.co.uk or visit
www.mevaco.co.uk
A permanent site solution
STEICO, Europe’s market leading manufacturer of wood fibre insulation and sustainable construction products, has introduced a new permanently sealed floor deck specially designed for the UK house building market. STEICOweatherprotect provides house builders with an alternative method of protecting joisted floor areas prior to the building becoming weather tight. Combined with the single sealing and fixing adhesive supplied Weatherprotect is an ideal cost effective solution and a perfect partner for STEICO I Joists. The unique green acrylic surface coating of Weatherprotect gives high levels of water resistance and durability and can be left exposed for up to 42 days providing all fixing detail and site practice are carried out as recommended. Available in size 2400 x 600mm TG4 in either 18 or 22mm thickness, the product is fully FSC certified and conforms to EN 312 Type P5 standards. STEICO Safefix D4 PU adhesive should be used for sealing board edges and for bonding the boards to floor beams. The result is a fully engineered floor system which when fixed correctly gives a solid noise free result for both builder and householder. For more information telephone 01582 461 717 or visit
www.steico.co.uk
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