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Kalwall sheds light on Research & Development
A £4m extension to the globally recognised Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at the University of Strathclyde has used Kalwall®
to solve an interesting problem. The Centre houses Europe’s largest forge – to be
precise an 8.5m high 300-tonne hydraulic press forge – along with the associated isothermal, cooling, furnace and manipulator plant. Kalwall was used on the original structure. The addition of the new extension has seen a Kalwall clerestory surround added to bathe the interior with diffused daylight. A clever system of removable 6 x 5 metre Kalwall rooflights has been installed allowing for the craning out of the plant machinery to service and maintain when needed. The rooflights not only allow for this vital function but, similar to the clerestory, cast daylight deep into the building below. The use of Kalwall means that natural diffused daylight is transmitted deep into the interior space. This means there is an even balance of light throughout with no hotspots, glare or shadows, therefore removing the need for any blinds or shutters. Its properties also mean there are less issues around solar gain as the unique composition reduces inward radiation and conduction five times more effectively than glazing.
www.structura-uk.com/kalwall BMI systems raise roofing performance
Market-leading guarantees and technical support, in addition to pitched and flat roofing requirements made BMI the top choice when it came to refurbishing Crowngate Apartments in Birmingham. A BMI flat roofing system comprising areas of BMI Sealoflex liquid waterproofing and BMI Icopal bituminous waterproofing and insulation was specified for the flat
roofs, and BMI Redland Cambrian tile on the pitched roofs. The Welsh- made Cambrian tile slate replicates the original slate roofing, and so meets Birmingham City Council’s conservation policy whilst offering a robust modern material that withstands severe weather conditions.
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The BMI Redland Rosemary Clay Classic tile proved ideal when sensitivities surrounding conservation and heritage environments were paramount. When architect Gordon Delgano wanted to refurbish his mid-terrace house in an architecturally distinguished area of Glasgow, it was to the Rosemary Clay Classic
tile he turned. As Gordon says: “The tiles were originally Rosemary directly fixed to timber sarking and, after more than 80 years, some tiles were slipping due to nail fatigue, so it was time to consider replacing,” he says. “And I really wanted to replace it like for like.”
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