Exteriors


Schöck retrofit solution for major office-to-residential conversion


contractor M.W Kellogg, is being transformed into a contemporary residential scheme known as Atrium Point. The existing buildings are being sustainably refurbished, with solar panels, air source pumps and heat recovery units, all contributing to meet CO2 reductions n the redevelopment. It is currently one of the largest office-to-


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residential schemes in the capital and will realise a mix of a 290 studios, one and two bedroom apartments. Many of the units will


he Kellogg Tower at Sudbury, in North West London, previously the London headquarters of the international


benefit from a cantilevered steel balcony, supported to the existing reinforced concrete slab and structural thermal performance is a key consideration. Market-leading thermal break suppliers Schöck, are the go-to company for this type of specification, with the availability of their innovative Isokorb type RKS for refurbishment applications. The product is fully certified as an “Energy saving component” by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, Germany, which highlights the importance of thermal performance, even for refurbishment projects of this type. The type RKS is a load-bearing thermal break


Graphic of the Isokorb type RKS in position


with a 120mm insulation element thickness that allows the replacement, or addition, of balconies to an existing building, by connecting cantilevered steel balconies to the reinforced concrete slab. It minimises thermal bridges at concrete-to-steel connections on cantilever balconies and transfers negative moments and positive shear forces. This offers a number of different options for integrated, energy-efficient building renovation and guarantees enormous scope for design. The RKS also provides LABC registration, the highest level of BBA Certification and easily meets the necessary Building Regulations. For your free copy of the new Thermal


Bridging Guide and /or the Schöck Specifiers Guide – call Schöck or visit the website.


Work in progress at Sudbury Hill


01865 290 890 www.schoeck.co.uk


 Remmers sets sail at Red Wharf Bay


Red Wharf Bay Sailing & Watersports Club is set in an area of outstanding beauty at Traeth Bychan on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. The member’s clubhouse has been sited here for over 50 years due to its suitable sailing waters. The members of the committee decided


that the exterior of the building was looking a little tired and a refresh was needed before the new season started at Easter. Remmers Compact Opaque PU topcoat was selected for the job due to its performance characteristics and suitability to coastal locations.


01293 594 010 www.remmers.co.uk Fawcetts Yard taps into rich seam of Neaco style


Neaco’s glass balustrade and aluminium decking systems have added contemporary style to balconies at Fawcetts Yard, a development of luxury homes in Harrogate designed by Bramhall Blenkharn and built by HACS Construction. Ric Blenkharn of Bramhall Blenkharn said: “I’m more than happy with the service and products supplied by Neaco – their combi-


nation of decking and balustrade has been excellent choice for this development. I'm familiar with the products, having used them on a number of other projects as well as my own home.”


sales@neaco.co.uk www.buildingconstructiondesign.co.uk 19 


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