EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 41
Senior delivers fenestration package for new Monkwearmouth Hospital development
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Architectural Systems has supplied a high-performance aluminium fenestration package as part of the major redevelopment of Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. Designed by Ryder Architecture and built by main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, the new three-storey outpatient facility creates a welcoming gateway to the wider hospital site. At the heart of the building is a light-fi lled atrium that houses the main reception area and café facilities, helping to provide a bright and inclusive space for patients, visitors, and staff.
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A variety of Senior’s aluminium fenestration systems were fabricated and installed by Hadrian Architectural Glazing Systems.
Senior’s thermally effi cient SF52
aluminium curtain wall, specifi ed as both fully capped and silicon glazed systems, has been used extensively to create large glazed areas that maximise daylight and support a calm, therapeutic environment. To create the
both ease of access and durability in high- traffi c areas. Senior’s PURe®
Commercial
Door, which is the manufacturer’s largest and strongest option, has been installed to the courtyard with the patented low U-value PURe®
design but the
aluminium windows fi tted throughout. The use of aluminium throughout the fenestration package not only enhances the building’s contemporary
also
glazed elements in the atrium and courtyard areas, Senior’s SF62 aluminium curtain wall was chosen. Similar in appearance to the SF52 system to ensure consistency of the fenestration design, the SF62 curtain walling option offers a wider 62 mm box which allows greater fl exibility in accommodating structural movement. Senior’s curtain walling systems have been further complemented by the installation of durable SP501 commercial doors and stylish PURe®
SLIDE doors, which together offer
supports its environmental credentials. Offering excellent recyclability and low maintenance, Senior’s glazing systems have also
helped contribute to scheme’s
BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating through their enhanced thermal performance.
The completed building provides a modern, functional,
and welcoming environment and has been nominated in the Best Commercial Project category at 2025 North East Property Awards.
01709 772600
www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk
Probreathe®
A2 Fire-Rated Breather Membrane awarded BBA certifi cate The Proctor Group is proud to announce that Probreathe®
A2 has been awarded British Board of Agrément
(BBA) Certifi cation No. 25/7384, further validating its technical performance and suitability for modern construction demands. Probreathe A2 is an airtight woven glass fi bre membrane with a PU coating, combining breathability, water resistance, and airtightness in a single, versatile layer. Now BBA certifi ed, the membrane provides specifi ers, contractors, and developers with added confi dence in its proven reliability and compliance with UK building regulations. “We’re delighted that Probreathe A2 has achieved BBA Certifi cation,” said Pamela Howat, senior technical advisor at The Proctor Group. “This accreditation confi rms what our customers already know – that Probreathe A2 is a market-leading membrane that delivers performance, especially in the most demanding applications.” With this BBA certifi cation, Probreathe A2 is now one of the few breather membranes on the market offering a combination of limited combustibility, airtightness, and vapour permeability – making it an optimal choice for safe, sustainable, and compliant building envelopes.
01250 872 261
proctorgroup.com Dura Composites advises specifi ers on meeting high-rise fi re regulations
Many specifi ers are unaware that the testing and implementation of decking and cladding for buildings over 11 meters can affect their compliance with the Building Safety Act fi re regulations. Dura Composites advises on how they can ensure they’re meeting current guidelines. Specifi ers can protect themselves by asking the following questions: Is the certifi cate provider UKAS accredited? Has every component of the product received a fi re rating? Different aspects of a product may perform differently. Do the fi re rating and test certifi cate match the fi eld of application? Does the installation guide advise on installation methods to match the fi eld of application? Has the right orientation been tested? Different orientations may impact the fi re rating of the product. Have all of the available colours been tested? This may impact its fi re rating. Does the fi re certifi cate state which colours are covered, as outlined in section-4 of the fi eld of application?
For more guidance speak to Dura Composites’ high-rise decking and cladding team.
info@duracomposites.com
www.duracomposites.com
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