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The retail mix – combining design with practicality
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ith recent reports of an upturn in retail construction showing an 21% increase in quarter two compared to the same period last year, this is not only good news for the sector, but also for shoppers, as supermarkets and other retailers invest to attract customers and respond to online competition with updated and more attractive shopping experiences.
The purchasing environment is a key aspect of the retail experience and the importance of combining practicality with aesthetics is essential.
Decorative
column casings and building linings are key components in this process, as they provide practical solutions for concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork, while adding to a building’s aesthetics.
Used on both new-build and refurbishment schemes, Encasement’s Verta column casings and Vecta building linings ranges offer a wide choice of materials and fi nish options for exterior or interior applications and are installed in a diverse range of retail projects for well-known brands, including Tesco, Porsche, ASDA, Kia Motors, Next and Greggs.
Verta column casings and applications
Circa and Quadra casings are manufactured from pre-formed MDF and plywood respectively, while the Forma range is fabricated from metal. Alongside these, are
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Polyma GRP (glass reinforced polymer) and Gypra glass reinforced gypsum (GRG) options, as well as Metza casings, which are a specialised solution designed to provide fi re protection for mezzanine fl oor supporting columns.
Where casings are needed for interior use
only, Circa and Quadra allow circular, square and rectangular profi les to be specifi ed. They also provide a wide range of fi nish options with the most popular being decorative laminates, as they are
resistant to
quality solutions for interior wall linings, bulkheads, fascias, soffi ts and reveals which are already installed on a range of projects including major brands, such as Tesco, Prêt a Manger, Mini and Greggs.
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and scratches, and can be specifi ed in plain colours, wood grain and metallics, as well as textured fi nishes.
While every Encasement column casing type is suitable for interior use, both the Forma and Polyma ranges are also widely used for exterior retail projects, such as store fronts, canopy supports or as a feature on retail park units, due to their durability and inherent weather resistance. Available in aluminium or stainless steel, Forma casings can be specifi ed in circular square, rectangular or hexagonal forms, as well as bespoke shapes. A wide choice of fi nishes is available including PPC options in any RAL colour, as well as brushed, anodised, embossed or textured fi nishes, such as Rimex. Strength, durability and colour choice are also features of the Polyma GRP range, which can be key considerations in retail environments. As Polyma GRP casings are produced using moulds, this manufacturing process allows a high degree of design fl exibility with shape; size and colour options all open to specifi cation to meet bespoke project requirements, as well as standard profi le options.
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Vecta building linings Alongside Encasement’s column casings, the Vecta building lining range provides high-
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Depending on the application, the Vecta range can be specifi ed in a choice of materials and
fi nishes. High-level bulkheads, such
as 100-metre long solution at Tesco in Yardley, Birmingham, use PPC aluminium, although they can also be manufactured from stainless steel, as well as GRP or GRG, which can help save weight, although consideration should be given to the materials’ suitability for each application. By offering the Vecta column casing range
and the Vecta building linings system, retail construction specifi ers can source a range of specialised products from a single company.
01733 266 889
www.encasement.co.uk
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