48 INTERIORS; STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
THE WAY WE CONTROL MUSIC AND LIGHTING – TWO IMPORTANT FACTORS IN ANY HOME, HAS BEEN REVOLUTIONISED THANKS TO A NUMBER OF EXCITING PRODUCTS
SECURITY
As a result of the rise of smart technology, consumers are also becoming increasingly aware of online security. The more items there are that become ‘smart’ around the home, the higher the risk of a security breach. There is a fear that if hackers can access some of the most complex security systems in the world, people’s homes won’t be secure from external breaches. It is something that all producers of smart technology are working on, and they must
ensure all their products remain as secure as possible.
ADDING VALUE
Despite these challenges, incorporating smart devices into a project is an excellent way of adding value to a property, and the industry is seeing an increasing number of developers and builders looking for innova- tive solutions. A true smart home can enhance a buyer’s lifestyle and their enjoy- ment of the home, and can also save money.
The way we control music and lighting – two important factors in any home, has been revolutionised thanks to a number of exciting products. Some modern multi- room audio solutions can fully integrate with lighting systems. This allows both sound and lighting to be controlled in a smart, innovative and convenient way that enhances the homeowner’s enjoyment of their property, while also saving them money. To conclude, while the smart home market is still relatively new, and is yet to be completely defined, developers can embrace this trend and add true value to their projects by working closely alongside a trusted and expert manufacturer.
Paul Hilditch is brand director at Systemline. Structural solution helps cut costs
A survey and design exercise by a leading structural engineering practice has helped reduce costs and transform a disused mill into a luxurious new residential accommodation building. Greater Manchester-based Rhodes & Partners undertook the work on the Grade II
listed building in Derbyshire, and devised a solution which helped minimise the need for costly temporary work by utilising as much of the original structure as possible. Rhodes & Partners’ Technical Director, Peter Graham explains: “Part of the structure had suffered a high degree of deflection, but we were able to design a detailed system of cross-bracing which stabilised the building and allowed the refurbishment to proceed.”
www.rhodesandpartners.co.uk A brand new offering for 2019
Simpson Strong-Tie has upgraded its CPD accredited seminars with a brand new offering for 2019. The culmination of decades of product development, and shaped by feedback received by their technical support team, builders and building designers alike, the course covers their latest structural connector solutions to meet the changing demands of the building industry. Technical Specification Manager Laurence Parker explains: “Our new CPD highlights our variety of unique and innovative metalwork solutions to common construction and design challenges, not to mention the more unusual and unexpected. We discuss all forms of construction including: timber frame, brick and block, cross laminated timber, glulam, light gauge steel, plus our chemical and mechanical anchors for masonry and concrete. As well as the appropriate CPD certifi- cate, all professionals attending the seminars will be given instant access to our vast library of 3D models, ready to drop into architectural plans.”
01827 255600
www.strongtie.co.uk WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK Roofshield saving for Sea View properties
The superior quality and breathability of Roofshield has delivered significant savings in time and cost to a series of sea facing properties in northeast England. Roofshield, from A. Proctor Group, is recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, and has become the preferred choice of architects,
developers and contractors. Many vapour permeable underlays use an airtight VP film layer to achieve their performance, whilst Roofshield’s patented SMS (Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond) structure allows high levels of airflow, in addition to the transport of moisture vapour, making the formation of condensation in the roof space virtually impossible.
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