88 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL FINISHES; STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
DURABILITY, STRENGTH, WEIGHT, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COST ARE ALL AREAS WHERE ALUMINIUM PERFORMS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL COMPARED TO OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
SAFE, STRONG, SUSTAINABLE SPECIFICATION
While the non-combustible nature of aluminium is certainly the primary driving force behind its rapid adoption as the go-to material for balcony components, there are other features that play no small part in its overall suitability as the ideal replacement for timber or composite in specifi cation. Durability, strength, weight, sustainability, and cost are all areas where aluminium performs exceptionally well compared to other non-combustible materials. It’s this comprehensive package
of benefi ts that has made extruded alu- minium systems the new de facto standard for balcony, terrace, and walkway design. Aluminium is a strong and highly durable material, able to withstand dec- ades of use with minimal wear, yet is only a third of the weight of steel, delivering a low structural load and allowing building designs to be streamlined. A further key property of aluminium is that it does not corrode or rust, even when exposed to wet environments over many years, and when powder-coated, it provides a ‘near-zero maintenance’ solution, with just simple surface cleaning required.
Introducing the Cullen Gable Restraint Bracket
ITW Construction Products Offsite was approached by the NHBC and worked in collaboration with the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) and leading housebuilders to create an NHBC accepted solution with tested and qualified connections for timber gables to masonry walls. The Gable Restraint Bracket provides significant
site benefits to housebuilders. Junctions between elements that make up the building fabric can cause problems. The Cullen Gable Restraint system saves housebuilders time compared with traditional build methods and assures build quality as the simplification of the junction detail removes on-site complexity of the build process during construction.
01592 771132
www.itwcp-offsite.co.uk
In plentiful natural supply and with expected product life spans of up to 60 years, aluminium systems are fast becom- ing the ideal solution for 21st century construction. As manufacturers continue to develop comprehensive aluminium product lines for all areas of a building’s construction, the material’s inherent bene- fi ts, and the hugely positive contribution it brings to fi re-safety, will surely embed this material as the new standard in specifi - cation, and for much more than just on balconies and decking.
Richard Izzard is managing director of AliDeck Target Timber’s many years of experience...
Target Timber Systems is an established timber frame manufacturing business with many year’s experience ensuring projects are manufactured and delivered on time and to the highest quality. This is proven with over seventy percent of their order book being from repeat business. They are able to offer both open and closed panel systems
and manage the whole process from design through to handover. Target Timber have expertise in project ranging in size from single plots to 150 units. An efficient manufacturing facility is key to delivering a quality product on time. Their staff are well trained and understand the need for speed and efficiency without compromising accuracy and safety.
01403 782 600
www.targettimber.com
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Launched to the market last year, BAL’s external tiling range provides installers with a trusted solution for fixing external tiles and pavers – including popular 20 mm external porcelain. Developed using market-leading performance and quality standards, the installation range provides improved installation for the two main build-ups in the UK: concrete bases or Type 1 MOT substrates. There is even a simple, faster track BAL system for use on concrete which is already in suitable condition for direct tiling. When installing onto Type 1 MOT, professional and long-lasting installations are made possible with three BAL External Tiling Range Products: BAL Bedding Mortar; BAL Priming Slurry Bond; BAL Level Out; BAL Terrace Grout.
Alex Underwood, Head of Marketing at BAL, said: “A straightforward system, our External Tiling Range it provides ease of use and high performance when installing external porcelain tiles, pavers or slabs. As market-leaders for tiling in the UK and supported by the research and development capabilities of the global ARDEX Group, BAL’s product range uses the most up-to-date technology is trusted for long-lasting patios and terraces.”
01782 591100
www.bal-adhesives.com
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