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external envelope M-TRAY®
growing with light root structures. This means they are unlikely to interfere with the edges or seals of the rooflights and will not grow up to the extent that they block out the light. As the M-Tray® modules are only 100mm deep,
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there is no need to construct large upstands to hold the glazing. It is, however, advisable to install a border of stones around the rooflights to maintain a clear separation from the edges of them. It also gives a clean, tidy finish to the area. All the growing, filtration and drainage
elements are included in the system so it is a simple and fast process to install a seamless, fully established green roof. The vegetation is grown in the M-TRAY® units for a minimum six months to ensure strong,
is ideal to use in conjunction with rooflights on flat roofs
allbarn M-TRAY ® is ideal to use in conjunction with rooflights on flat roofs. The sedum plants are low
well established, healthy plants with solid root structures. This means less shock or bedding-in time and less risk of wind uplift or erosion in the crucial time period after installation. The sedum in M-Tray® modules is succulent so
when growth such as flowers die back, they tend to rot away rather than leave stalks. This reduces fire risk but also alleviates risk of interference to light over the long term. The system is also future-proof. Unlike with
roll-out systems. By being modular, M-Tray® if any of the vegetation needs to be removed or changed, or if the deck beneath ever needs to be examined, one tray can easily be lifted without major disruption. Wallbarn’s new M-Tray® is designed and
manufactured in Britain. 0208 916 2222
www.wallbarn.com
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Reynaers provides facades for impressive Manchester development
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anchester’s newest independent film hub and visual arts centre has an impressive facade using curtain wall
products from Reynaers. The external cladding and roofing work on
Home, found on the city’s First Street, was carried out by Prater. This was made possible due to funding from the European Union for a joint venture between Ask Developments and Manchester City Council. Overall, a total of 51 units of Reynaers’ curtain
walling product CW 50 were installed, as well as Reynaers’ CS 68 aluminium windows. Reynaers was consulted about the design of
the facade in the prefabrication stages to help ensure the system allowed for building movement and live loads. Rebecca Cope, Marketing Manager at Reynaers,
www.architectsdatafile.co.uk
said: “Lead architect Ernst ter Horst’s brief was to make the building of the highest quality and present itself as warm and welcoming. He was inspired by ideas of filling the building with life and the playful interaction with daylight. “Our curtain walling system Concept Wall 50
offered unlimited design freedom and maximum transparency for this build.” Netherlands-based architects Mecanoo
International wanted to ensure there was a strong connection between inside and out. Home also needed a strong identity, so it developed a dramatic cantilevering prow to mark the front entrance to the building and shelter an external cafe terrace. The building’s triangular shape combined with soft, curved corners sets it apart from the adjacent developments, with its elevations articulated to protect against solar gain.
Ian McHale, project manager at Prater said:
“We chose Reynaers because of the vast experience it has with bespoke high-end, complex commercial projects, as well as the team’s outstanding product knowledge and expertise.”
0121 421 1999
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