BUILDING FABRIC 19 Latest Wembley success for the Schöck Isokorb
comprises 10-storey and 15-storey, blocks providing 340 new residential apartments with cafes and restaurants planned at ground level. The slide-on balconies are a striking feature, but critical to their structural and long–term insulation performance is the incorporation of Schöck Isokorb structural break units. Early involvement was necessary to ensure that the connectors were accurately cast into the building during the mainframe construction phase. A stub bracket was attached to the Isokorb units and the balcony cantilever support arm attached. The fully pre-assembled balcony chassis was then slid on to the cantilever arm and locked in position.
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THERMAL BRIDGING IS A CRITICAL ISSUE If there is ineffective insulation at the connection points, there will be local heat loss, resulting in more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building. This is a major consequence of thermal bridging, but there are other issues. Low internal surface temperatures around the thermal bridge can cause condensation, leading
not only to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials, but also mould growth. This can have serious health implications for residents in the form of asthma and allergies. As the leading international supplier of
structural thermal breaks, Schöck has almost limitless variants available in its main Isokorb range, offering planners complete construction dependability and enormous freedom of design. All products meet full compliance with
Longfloor have launched game-changer
Longfloor has launched a game- changing development for the construction industry, a revolutionary approach in the way liquid cement screeds are applied, a global first
which will fundamentally enhance the way liquid cement screeds are used.
Darren Williams, Longfloor General Manager said: “The screed industry has witnessed a sea change in favour of cement-based liquid screeds but for many years has attempted to develop one which flows well, dries quickly and is as easy to install as possible. We are very excited to announce an industry first. The future is grey!”
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Sapphire glides to success on balcony project Sapphire’s Glide-On
TM Cassette® balcony system has risen
to the logistical and timescale challenges posed by Kennet House, an office-to-residential refurbishment by Crest Nicholson on the river Kennet in Reading. Surrounded by the river on two sides, the building’s location was a major challenge. Also, because the project was a refurbishment of an office building, anchors needed to be fixed to the existing slab, rather than cast-in. This
meant ensuring balcony rigidity while the slab strength was uncertain. Post-fixed brackets were chosen to connect Sapphire’s innovative 1-piece arms to the existing slab. These allowed the Glide-OnTM Cassette® to be installed quickly and easily, while keeping deflection to a minimum.
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the relevant UK building regulations; have NHBC approval; offer LABC Registration and independent BBA Certification. For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal
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he massive Wembley Park regeneration project continues apace. And one of the latest completions is The Alameda. It
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