Exteriors


Birmingham city centre project provided with perfect cladding solution thanks to Aquarian


eading external cladding supplier Aquarian Cladding Systems has provided the perfect solution for a £17m project in Birmingham. Main contractor Colmore Tang selected


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the experienced ALD Group from the Aquarian Approved Installer Network to install Aquarian’s unique insulating brick cladding system Gebrik on the Granville Lofts development. Chosen for its exemplary aesthetics, reliability and speed of installation, Gebrik was also vital in overcoming several challenges. With the site situated between the


railway and canal, deep foundations were restricted therefore the building was piled which meant the overall construction needed to be relatively light. Further restrictions were imposed by Birmingham City Council’s Planning Department, who insisted on a masonry facade due to its historic city location. ALD Group Contracts Manager Andy


Wood explained: “With over 3,700m2 of


brickwork to install, Gebrik provided a quick and efficient cladding solution. “Most of the cladding was installed during


the autumn and winter, and because Gebrik is not affected by weather, we were able to continuously install come rain or shine. “Logistically, the city centre site was a real challenge, but with Gebrik arriving in up to 600m2 single loads, vehicle movement and site storage was reduced to a bare minimum, meaning less impact on our neighbours and a safer environment for all.” The 3,727m2


of Gebrik cladding, plus the


fully insulated Fusion structural SFS system, contributed to the completion of the entire scheme in less than 40 weeks. Aquarian were on hand with their


technical expertise, ensuring that insurers and Birmingham City Council’s Building Control were satisfied that the construction complied with the system’s BBA certificate and current fire regulations.


“We’re extremely proud of our robust, intelligent and innovative brick cladding system and its ability to adapt and thrive in challenging environments,” said Aquarian’s Managing Director Paul Richards.


0808 223 9080 info@aquariancladding.co.uk


Hauraton channels used as perimeter drainage at Brooke Church of England School


a brick building surrounded by an asphalted playground which tended to flood when there was heavy rain. As part of a number of measures designed to reduce future flood risk it was decided that the existing drainage needed to be upgraded.


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ocated in Brooke village about six miles South of Norwich, The Brooke Church of England Primary School is


grating and important consideration for the Brooke project. The RECYFIX®


channel


component is made from 100 per cent recycled PE-PP. The channel for the Brooke project has an intake cross section of 92 cm2 For full Case Study go to the website.


01582 501380 www.drainage-projects.co.uk


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The Hauraton RECYFIX®


PRO 100


channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC® C250, HEELSAFE 9mm slot gratings was specified by NPS Group of Norwich, and used to provide perimeter drainage right around the school building. This continues 104 metre channel run not only drained the asphalt playground it prevented standing water reaching the walls and acted as a drain for roof downpipes. The FIBRETEC®


grating design helps eliminate any cross-flow over the


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