WHAT’S NEW? FIRESTONE IN FASHION
WITH MATALAN Firestone Building Products’ RubberGard EPDM single ply roofing membrane is set to ensure fashion fans enjoy a dry and comfortable shopping environment after a roof refurbishment at Matalan’s Killingworth Centre store in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
The store’s original plastic roofing membrane had lost its elasticity and had started to split, causing leaks and the threat of damage to the building fabric and contents. Roofing contractor, DAR Roofing, was brought in to carry out a roofing refurbishment to resolve the problem and, having used Firestone’s RubberGard EPDM membrane on previous largescale retail environment projects over a number of years, recommended the same approach for the Matalan store.
To minimise disruption, reduce waste and deliver the project as quickly as possible, DAR Roofing carried out the project as an overlay, using Firestone’s RubberGard EPDM
TORK EASYCUBE CUTS
CLEANING TIME BY A FIFTH Facility managers can achieve a 20% reduction in cleaning hours by “connecting” their buildings with Tork EasyCube, according to new research.
They can also reduce the number of cleaning rounds in their buildings by almost a quarter while also improving cleaning quality.
These are among the new findings detailed in an Essity White Paper entitled: How data-driven cleaning transforms the cleaning industry.
single ply membrane, which was mechanically attached using the Reinforced Mechanically Anchored (RMA) system. This provided rapid waterproofing coverage over large areas, along with excellent wind load resistance and compatibility with the existing roof surface.
The existing rooftop plant was removed to enable the new roofing membrane to be mechanically attached over the prepared 6,700m2 roof surface, which is arranged on five levels. Firestone worked closely with DAR Roofing to develop the specification and ensure the RubberGard EPDM material was optimised for the complex roof layout. The company’s technical
“Access to real-time data Is a paradigm shift in the cleaning industry – one that makes it possible to work in completely new and smarter ways,” said Anna Königson Koopmans, European Marketing Manager for Tork Solutions. “Our new White Paper allows us to prove its value.
“Studies we have carried out at customers’ premises highlight the measurable impact of Tork EasyCube which shows double-digit effects on factors such as operational efficiency and quality of cleaning.”
Tork EasyCube uses sensors to measure visitor traffic and refill levels. This data is then translated into real-time information about cleaning needs, allowing facility managers and cleaning teams to work proactively and find out exactly what is needed where – even in complex high-traffic facilities.
Tork EasyCube is currently in use in more than 100 facilities worldwide
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team also provided detailed wind load calculations for each roof area, which enabled creation of CAD layout drawings designed to ease the onsite installation process.
Dave Stephens from DAR Roofing said: “Not only does Firestone have an EPDM roofing system that is especially-designed to offer the rapid waterproofing coverage and resistance to wind uplift we needed during installation, but the permanent elasticity and 300% elongation offered by the system mean that it will not crack or tear, either during installation or throughout its service life.”
www.firestonebpe.co.uk.
including amusement parks, shopping centres, airports and office buildings.
Documented results recorded at the premises of three Tork EasyCube customers measured before and after the system was implemented have revealed that cleaning hours may be cut by 20% with the aid of the facility software.
Studies also concluded that 24% fewer cleaning rounds were required when using Tork EasyCube and that cleaning quality could be improved. This was based on results from two customers over a 158-day period measured both before and after the implementation of Tork EasyCube.
The studies also show that with traditional cleaning, around 89% of dispenser checks are unnecessary. And they revealed that washroom dispensers remain fully replenished 99% of the time when using Tork EasyCube.
www.tork.co.uk/tecinterclean twitter.com/TomorrowsFM
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