Interiors; Landscaping & External Works
Bathrooms & Wetrooms Feature
in temperature and moving an internal piston accordingly which alters the proportion of hot and cold water being mixed in the valve. It’s not just the water exiting exposed fittings that can result in scalding for
end-users. Brassware itself will heat up very quickly if designed poorly. When you choose exposed fittings for housing catering to elderly people, you should make sure they have some form of insulative properties designed into them.
REDUCING SLIPPING Another important factor to consider is how to minimise the risk of slipping. You can never eliminate the danger completely, but you can help to reduce the chance of slipping by making better choices when it comes to the products you put into these environments. Installing grab rails in shower cubicles and baths and around basins can significantly help reduce the risks, providing further support and confidence to users. Today, there are also effective surfaces and finishes that manufacturers
apply to baths and shower trays that cut down on slipping. Tese products should be approved and certified in accordance with the TUV tests. Tese are the best-known slip resistant standards, conducted in Germany against DIN 51097. If you’re unsure of the slip resistance capabilities of the products you’re
putting in your bathrooms, get in touch with the manufacturer to enquire directly. Tey should be able to provide quick and reliable guidance. Higher WCs are also much easier to use for those with mobility issues
and reduce the pressure on people’s knees, helping people maintain their independence. Brightly coloured toilet seats may also be a good idea for those who suffer from visual impairments, helping WCs stand out more. With an ageing population to cater for, it’s vital for everyone involved in
the development of future and existing housing stock to consider the needs of tomorrow when creating or renovating bathrooms. By doing so, they can play a big role in giving people their day-to-day independence and improving their quality of life.
Yiota Toumba is senior designer at Ideal Standard AKW’s new futureproof sanitaryware range – compliant with revised UK water regulations
AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessibility solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its stylish new Livenza Plus sanitaryware. T is high-quality range has classic, clean lines and is fully compliant with the latest, revised UK Water Regulations. With the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) reviewing its approval of water fi ttings across the industry, the Livenza Plus range delivers peace of mind to installers and end users alike, as it is fully compliant with all revised requirements. In addition, Livenza Plus features a rimless toilet pan, fl ush options and stylish aesthetics to suit any home. T e latest UK water regulations require a 300 mm cistern overfl ow pipe and a visible top-fi ll water inlet valve, with an all-round air gap. T is is to eliminate backfl ow and potential contamination risk of the water supply. To accommodate the revised internal design requirements, the Livenza Plus raised push button and lever fl ush cisterns are tall and slim, delivering both functionality and enhanced aesthetics. Alongside this sophisticated design upgrade to the original Livenza range, the AKW Livenza Plus range has rounded edges and corners to minimise potential fall injuries and features a rimless pan, which is easier to clean and helps prevent the build-up of bacteria. To improve functionality still further, the cistern comes with either a standard push button fl ush, a raised version or lever handle option for those with dexterity issues.
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Sika Everbuild is shining a spotlight on its styrene-free chemical anchor adhesives – Everbuild Anchorset Green and Sika AnchorFix-1. T e styrene-free, low odour formulation of both adhesives makes them more pleasant to work with than other similar products on the market. T ere’s no compromise on the quality in terms of application or durability, with both providing the robust performance that the chemical anchoring process demands. Specialist adhesives off er a strong two-part process which is a reliable way to anchor metal fi xings to a concrete substrate securely without risk of the concrete cracking under the strain.
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