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A.Proctor Group collaborates with park home manufacturer to deliver fire safety
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or Lissett Homes, a manufacturer of premium park homes and lodges, one customer’s request to use a different style of cladding had ramifications beyond the aesthetic appearance of the building. Minimum heights and distances are a key feature of fire safety regulations, and it is no different for park homes and lodges. “The Caravan Act requires a six-metre gap between buildings,” said Chris Close, Design Director at Lissett Homes. “It can be possible to build closer than that, but it depends on the fire classification of the products used in the build-up.” For the new ‘Bainland’ homes, the customer requested a type of vertical cladding, treated with linseed oil, which only achieves Class 4 when tested to the same standard. That meant looking at incorporating a fire- rated vapour permeable membrane behind the cladding. “I’ve worked with A. Proctor Group for seven or eight years,” said Chris, “so they were our first port of call and
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News_HPAdv.indd 1 Sustainability-focused Mapei’s EPD’s total over 500
Mapei’s Product Information Library; an online resource and specifi cation tool which lists all certifi cations including TDS’, SDS’, DoP’s, GEV’s and more. EPD’s are a fundamental tool within the construction sector, used to document the effects a product has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle. They enable identifi cation of low environmental impact products to meet project requirements and certifi cation protocols for sustainable building. Mapei calculates the impacts its products have on the environment using the standardised LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) method.
In-line with its commitment to sustainable construction, Mapei now has EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certifi cation for over 500 products throughout its range – spanning adhesives, admixtures, coatings, fl oor preparation products, grouts and surface care products. The certifi cation refl ects Mapei’s commitment to whole life cycle sustainability, from raw materials, through manufacturing and packaging and reducing the amount of CO2
associated to the product itself. All EPD products are included within
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News_DPR.indd 1 10/07/2024 14:14 ‘The Proctor Podcast’ launched by A. Proctor Group to talk all things construction
The A. Proctor Group is moving into the world of podcasting with the launch of ‘The Proctor Podcast’. Hosted by Managing Director Keira Proctor, and promising to discuss all things construction, episodes are available on all of the usual podcasting platforms. Each one features a blend of information, inspiration and entertainment, keeping listeners abreast of the latest construction industry trends, innovations and insights. Having already reached new audiences through webinars, online round table events and a successful YouTube channel, the company is now exploring the possibilities of the audio format. The fi rst episode of The Proctor Podcast delves into the world of modular construction with Will Jones (Head of Business Development) and Adam Salt (Business & Development Manager). Will, Adam and Keira discuss all aspects of the technology, including sustainability, effi ciency and design fl exibility. The Proctor Podcast is easy to access and provides a fl exible, on-demand approach to learning about the construction industry and A. Proctor Group products and solutions. Subscribe to the podcast via their website.
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together we found the right solution.” In wanting peace of mind that the new specification could offer the right level of fire safety performance, Lissett Homes benefitted from
A. Proctor Group’s high level of technical support.
That support started with a recommendation to use Fireshield®
, a vapour permeable membrane offering Class B-s1,d0
reaction to fire when classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2002 Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests.
Find out more on the website. 01250 872 261
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