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Glidevale Protect turns up the heat with DiscreteHeat L
eading building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect is continuing to help create energy effi cient homes of the future by having its refl ective membrane technology used as part of an innovative new heated skirting board system by Manchester based manufacturer DiscreteHeat Co.
Ltd, maximising the
product’s thermal performance. DiscreteHeat’s patented product, ThermaSkirt™, is set to change the way we heat our homes by removing the need for traditional wall-mounted radiators. ThermaSkirt is a compact aluminium skirting board system which is connected to
the
home’s heating system. It then radiates heat evenly and effi ciently around a room. The DiscreteHeat system has been developed with both new build and refurbishments in mind and tests have shown that when combined with Glidevale Protect’s VC Foil Ultra refl ective membrane, its energy effi cient benefi ts are further enhanced.
One of the leading air and vapour control layers (AVCLs) on the market, Protect VC Foil Ultra has a high-quality aluminium
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ADV.indd 1 35 years and counting
2023 sees GEZE UK celebrate another milestone in the company’s history – 35 years in business, and in that time the company has grown and developed hugely. Formed in 1988, GEZE UK was the second subsidiary to be established by German parent company, GEZE GmbH, following GEZE France. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, the company started trading mainly in the distribution of door closer products. Recognising a gap in the UK market, a new division was set up in 1997, in Tamworth, Staffordshire to concentrate on the provision of complete automatic door solutions from design to installation and including technical advice and guidance on building regulations. By 2003, GEZE UK had outgrown the Chelmsford offi ce and the decision was taken to merge it and the Tamworth operation into new purpose-built premises at Fradley Park in Lichfi eld, Staffordshire. In 2008 the fi rst service offi ce was set up followed by a further six offi ces throughout the UK. Kaz Spiewakowski, MD of GEZE UK, said: “From a handful of staff in the early days to over 250 today, the company would not have developed as it has without their expertise, determination and dedication.”
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News_DPR.indd 1 Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton
After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, managing director, is passing on the baton to his deputy, David Hackett. Peter has enjoyed a stellar career with the ARDEX Group underpinned by his leadership of ARDEX and BAL, two highly successful, market-leading UK businesses. Testament to his commitment and legacy, Peter also holds a group steering position as an ARDEX Global Management Committee member as well as roles on various group boards, including India, Ireland, and the Middle East. He will retain these roles until the end of 2023. As commented by Peter Bell: “David’s promotion to UK managing director is a great example of how the ARDEX group opens development pathways for its key people. It also demonstrates how we promote from within, and how we encourage people to take on international assignments to open up career progression opportunities. As part of passing the baton to David, we expect our UK businesses to continue to thrive under his leadership. His commitment to our people, our customers and our strategic vision make him a great choice to lead our talented team into the future.”
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WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK 04/09/2023 09:55 Installation of ThermaSkirt with Protect VC Foil Ultra
foil surface, giving it a superior thermal resistance, which in turn increases the radiated temperature performance of DiscreteHeat’s ThermaSkirt. To achieve these results the membrane is installed directly onto the wall substrate with the foil surface facing into the room. DiscreteHeat’s skirting board system then fi ts over the top, using clips to maintain the airspace and enhance radiant heat. Ethan Wadsworth, sales and marketing director at DiscreteHeat commented: “We’re really proud of our ThermaSkirt
heated skirting board system and see it as playing a key part in making the UK’s homes more energy effi cient for the future. When we saw the potential of combining ThermaSkirt with a specialist refl ective membrane such as Protect VC Foil Ultra, we immediately began testing and were impressed with the signifi cant difference it made – increasing temperature levels by at least three degrees centigrade.”
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