Walls Serpentine, Aylesbury
energy efficiency and sustainable living. Achieving the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, the homes have excellent levels of insulation and energy efficiency, with flush fitting doors and windows to reduce heat loss.
The use of timber helps achieve this low carbon effect as well as producing a warm natural look. Building on its eco-credentials, The Serpentine also meets Building for Life and Lifetime Homes Standards.
In partnership with Beaumont Forest Products, the A Proctor Group were delighted to be suppliers of their Maibec® Timber Cladding range at this recent unique project in Aylesbury. Maibec® is available in 6 standard colours, however most other colours can be matched if required, as was in this case where purple and yellow were the chosen colours.
The Serpentine, Oxford Road, a joint venture between Denne, Thames Valley Housing Association and the Homes and Communities Agency, forms a continuous curved building, comprising 94 units in total - a mixture of apartments and town houses.
The Serpentine is distinctive - an unrivalled range of new homes, all stunning examples of modern award winning architecture. It also uses innovative materials and building methods to meet the highest standards of
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Maibec® is a natural softwood timber, with an unrivalled 50 year warranty against rot and decay, and an 18 year warranty against peeling and blistering of the stained finish. This 18 year warranty can be extended by a further 15 years provided the timber is re- coated within the original 18 year period.
There are extensive benefits to using Maibec® timber cladding, including a proven history of the product. Along with the remarkable warranties, low maintenance and lifecycle cost mean that architects can specify this product with the confidence that the cladding will look amazing for years to come. Ease of installation, using traditional installation methods mean that contractors also benefit.
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dce@directcontact.demon.co.uk Post: use the Enquiry Sheet Success in Ireland’s biggest projects
Leading sealants and adhesives specialist Geocel is continuing to invest in its Irish operations and as a result, has been specified and used on some of the Republic’s biggest and most prestigious projects including Dublin Airport and the Aviva Stadium.
Despite very tough trading conditions in Ireland, Geocel has continued to grow its business
there thanks to improved logistics, having key personnel on the ground, improved delivery times, increased stock holding and better customer service. The company offers the widest range of sealants and adhesives from sanitary sealants and glazing products to structural glazing sealants and acoustic and fire-rated products.
On both Dublin Airport and the Aviva Stadium, Geocel supplied its Dow Corning 791 Weatherproofing Silicone Sealant for weathersealing the glass facades which were a key feature of both buildings. Since both the airport and stadium were such high profile, prestigious projects, the contractors chose Dow Corning 791 to meet the requirements of the European standard for weathersealing, ISO 11600-25LM. Based on modern neutral silicone technology Dow Corning 791 from Geocel has been proven in practice in some of the world’s most demanding environments expansion, connection, perimeter and all other types of movement joints.
Among the technical service on offer from Geocel are colour matching, substrate compatibility testing and drawing reviews to confirm that joint design configurations are appropriate. They will carry out site visits to advise on correct sealant specification and application and, provided they are satisfied with lab tests and project reviews, the company can issue an appropriate ten year warranty.
Geocel, a strategic partner of Dow Corning has established itself as the leading supplier of sealant and adhesives to construction and industry. All of the Geocel products are carefully formulated for the professional tradesman and a policy of continuous product innovation, coupled with high quality products has made them the professionals choice.
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