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New Technical Support Materials A new range of technical support materials is now available for Insulslab SFRCpvc the insulated foundation
system.This enhanced suite of tools will provide technical support at every stage of construction, from specification through to installation, and will ensure that key technical information is always readily accessible. To support specifiers a series of detailed Insulslab SFRC technical guides have been published. These provide in-depth guidance on the suitability of the system for various ground conditions, ArcelorMittal’s BBA covering the system design as well as the high thermal performance values it can achieve across different build types. Click here to request literature
Clay Plain tiles help Poachers Retreat Marley Eternit’s Acme Single Camber clay plain tiles were specified on self- builder Malcolm Cox’s £3.2 million ‘Poachers Retreat’ dream property. Mr & Mrs Cox chose the colour Grey Sandfaced from the broad range of clay plain tiles and were attracted by the ease of installation, quality, affordability and environmental credentials associated with Marley Eternit’s clay plain tiles. The Acme Single Camber range combines the benefits of advanced manufacturing techniques with the aesthetic charm connected with traditional clay plain tiles. Malcolm Cox added, “The environmentally sustainable aspect of the range featured highly on the product selection criteria.We also felt it was important to choose tiles that were made in the country where they are to be used”
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Cladding Cardiff Bay Waterfront has been given a further boost by the unveiling of a £13m environmentally-friendly office development that showcases Marley Eternit’s Natura Plus fibre cement
cladding.The Opal coloured Natura Plus panels were used to create a rear ventilated cladding system. Rear ventilated systems offer guaranteed performance, providing the building with enhanced heat, condensation, noise and fire protection. Natura Plus is a smooth and solid cladding panel with a pure, through coloured core and natural fibre cement finish. Click here to request literature
Competitive edge The recent acquisition of the Tactray structural liner, has put Britmet Tileform Ltd in a class of their own, successfully delivering over 75,000 lm of structural tray since the takeover. Due to demand Britmet Tileform Ltd has launched a new informative brochure to the market expanding on the products uses and performance. Increasing the u value demands and reducing total roof thickness through using high performance insulations, decreasing sound absorption by using a perforated Tactray, with various types of acoustic insulation to achieve the sound reduction the client requires, and complying with BB93 acoustic treatments for schools. Click here to request literature
Passing the test Inclined curtain walling from Kawneer will feature on a unique collaboration between Leeds Metropolitan University and the setting of some of the greatest moments in First Class and Test Match cricket. Kawneer’s AA®
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curtain walling (which will be inclined 14º from the vertical at the top of the concave south elevation overlooking the ground), AA®
605 low/medium duty swing doors will be installed by façade specialists Charles Henshaw on a £21 million replacement for the Winter Shed Stand and Media Centre at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground in Leeds.
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Brittany Groundhouse Flag Soprema’s TPO single ply roofing membrane has been used for one of 'Grand Designs' more unusual eco projects. The flat roofed 'Brittany Groundhouse' has walls made from tyres and utilised old glass bottles to provide passive solar mass. It was designed by its owner, ecological building consultant Daren Howarth who specified TPO in his search for products which would have minimal environmental impact. TPO is non-toxic, is fully recyclable and has a BRE Green Guide A+ Rating, the only EPR modified polyolefin product currently to do so. For more information just use the reader enquiry service provided. Click here to request literature
At the peak of fitness RigiSystems’ Ziplok standing seam profile has been used to stylish effect on the roof of The Peak sports complex at Stirling Sports Village. The cladding profiles are supported on RigiSystems’ structural decking profiles, giving a clean look to the interior of the building. Much of the Ziplok on the £27m project was coated with RigiSystems’ unique Micro-matt weathered finish which is designed to overcome any problems of glare from newly installed mill finish or stucco embossed aluminium roofs. Micro-matt replicates the appearance of a roof after it has been installed for a number of years Click here to request literature
Star quality to Nashville mansion A stunning mansion in Nashville is home to over 90,000 Traditional Restoration tiles from hand made clay roof tile specialist, Keymer who went up against the world’s most prestigious tile makers, each making a tiled panel for the owners to select from. Keymer’s tiles came out on top & blend effortlessly with the Nashville scenery. The Restoration tile gave the Nashville mansion an aged look that reflected a typical old fashioned English design, despite the fact that it was a new construction. Jim Yaggi of Century Roof Tile Company said “We really love the look of the tiles and look forward to the next project. The crews also found them easy to install.” Click here to request literature
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