Interiors; Safety & Security
Flooring Feature
After fl ooring installation A Raven Housing Trust resident commented: “I love it, it looks really good.
It’s made a big diff erence, it was colder in here before, now it’s much warmer, and it’s helped reduce echoing.” Carbon footprint must be an important consideration when procuring
materials for housing. Procuring ultra-low carbon products is a crucial step for housing providers to signifi cantly reduce the overall carbon emissions associated with construction and maintenance. Adopting low carbon solutions is not just an environmental imperative but also a strategic move to meet regulatory requirements and societal expectations for sustainable development.
HydroPro Floor Paint – fast and versatile
HMG Paints Ltd has announced the launch of its HydroPro Floor Paint, an easy to apply, single pack, water-based product that provides an excellent result in the shortest possible time. T e latest addition to the Manchester-based fi rm’s growing Hydro-Pro range of products, the Floor Paint is formulated for either interior or exterior use and can be applied over new, aged or previously painted fl oor areas in either domestic, workshop or factory situations. It dries in 30 to 45 minutes and can be overcoated aſt er 1 hour. Off ering excellent coverage and obliteration, this high-performance, cross-linked coating is hard wearing and designed to withstand light industrial traffi c so it will cope with occasional forkliſt use. Ideal for shop fi tting and refi t, two coats can be applied in a short space of time so the client can get back to full business use with minimal delay. Also, the lack of odour means the fl oor can be painted while people are still working in the vicinity. HydroPro Floor Paint is formulated for use on bare or previously coated concrete, tarmac and wooden fl oors, but not decking. Superior adhesion and durability are the hallmarks of the HydroPro range with resistance to oils and grease. T e product can be applied by brush or roller. It is available off the shelf in light, medium or dark grey, yellow, tile red or mid blue while other colours can be provided in batch size quantities.
0161 205 7631
shop.hmgpaint.com/products/hydropro-fl oor-paint-5-litres Gilberts ups the standard in smoke and fi re protection HMM08_HMG_Interiors -
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With growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fi re within building safety, Britain’s leading air movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control. To address increasing demand and to exceed criteria laid down in the latest Building Regulations, Gilberts is launching a new, fully tested range of insulated smoke and fi re dampers. T e insulated dampers complements Gilberts’ established Ductgard units for HVAC ductwork. T e insulation element of the new dampers helps minimise the risk of heat transfer and thus the risk of fi re spreading beyond the compartment. Its performance exceeds the two relevant layers of fi re safety in buildings: integrity of compartmentation and structural safety. Spring and thermal fuse activated, the insulated dampers off er fi re resistance of EI30, EI60, EI90 and EI120 for general ventilation systems with walls and partitions of various ratings. T us, they deliver eff ective cut-off partitioning between the fi re-engulfed zone and the remaining part of the building, helping maintain the building integrity. T e range is fully tested and certifi ed to EN15650, EN13501-3 and EN1366-2. T e introduction of the insulated dampers builds on Gilberts’ 60+ years’ heritage of bringing to market advanced technology that enhances the design, safety, energy effi ciency and occupier comfort of non- domestic buildings.
01253 766911
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CONCLUSION Flooring is a critical aspect of housing that infl uences economic, environmental and emotional value. For social housing, where residents oſt en face fi nancial, physical and mental hardships, choosing suitable fl ooring can make a signifi cant diff erence. Floor coverings can enhance the living conditions in social housing, ensuring dignity for all residents.
Agustina Memoli, Co-founder & Commercial Director at Uplyſt ed
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