58 HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES; INTERIORS Save time & promote safety with Mapei Topcem
Mapei has developed a range of rapid-drying screeds that perform to the highest technical standards in fast-track installations, while also providing a safe and sustainable application. To speed up moisture evaporation in Portland cement-based screed, Mapei has formulated a special binder which incorporates admixtures in powder form. The binder reduces the amount of mixing water needed, increases mechanical strength and reduces shrinkage and drying time. Products featuring this technology include Mapei’s best-selling EMICODE: EC1 Plus-certified Topcem and Topcem Pronto. Mapei Topcem is a specialist hydraulic binder for normal setting, fast-drying and shrinkage-compensated screeds. It can be used to form bonded, unbonded, floating screeds – including those with piped underfloor heating – on new and existing concrete prior to floor installation – inside and outdoors. Mapei Topcem Pronto is the ready-mixed, rapid-drying formulation with high thermal conductivity, ideal for heated screeds. Both screeds set to light traffic after 12 hours. Ceramic tiles can be laid after 24 hours, natural stone after two days and, within four days, the finish is completely dry and can accept moisture sensitive floorcoverings, including resilient and wood flooring. In addition to new applications, Mapei Topcem and Topcem Pronto are also ideal for patching, repairing and time-sensitive screed replacement.
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Riviera Home, a leading brand in luxury carpets, is known for its handcrafted approach and commitment to refined quality. The new Turin design is no exception, starring as part of Riviera Home’s Italian inspired wool carpet ranges. Turin features the effortless look of a beautiful basketweave design, expertly crafted in a Wilton weave. Turin’s timeless style in the classic look of a basketweave pattern will transform homes with a carpet that’s exquisitely made for a luxurious and elegant finish. It uses the resilience and natural appeal of 100% New Zealand wool to create a highly tactile carpet that adds a feeling of sophistication. Wilton weaving lets Riviera Home create a variety of loop and cut textures for its Italian inspired ranges, which also includes other woven basketweaves in Livorno and Medina and the diamond of Genoa. Complementing flatwoven styles in the collection and bringing resilience and longevity, the traditional weaving technique produces carpets of the highest quality, something that’s clear to see in Turin. In Turin, Riviera has created an elegant palette of four elevated neutral tones that will complement the aesthetic of refined interior spaces. The high-quality woven texture and wool yarn give a premium feel, as well as providing a practical and durable carpet to be enjoyed in homes for years to come.
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y 2050 the UK water defi cit is anticipated to be 4017 mega litres per day.’ Since this announcement in January
2022, major water companies have been developing plans to upgrade the UKs water supply and reduce current usage from 150 litres per person per day to 110. Smart meters are seen as a signifi cant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%. Now United Utilities have announced their plans for Advanced metering infrastructure, all new connections or meters will replaced with the latest generation of smart meters.
NEW METER LOCATION POLICY United Utilities have recently announced that the most eff ective method of installing the advanced metering infrastructure is to use Groundbreaker’s water management system. This locates the meter above ground, providing a better environment for smart technology over traditional underground boundary boxes, extends signal transmission and allows easy meter exchange.
DESIGNING OUT LEAK PATHS The unique location of the Groundbreaker water management system future proofs the network and minimises the risk of developing future leaks. The position of the meter allows for an unjointed water supply, hence maintaining
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the integrity of the supply. The use of an uninterrupted supply has been recognised as best practice by Water UK and the Home Builders Federation. Steve Leigh, managing director of
Groundbreaker commented: “Portsmouth Water have demanded surface mounted meter housings as the standard required for all new properties for over 15 years. Working with them we have established the eff ectiveness and reliability of Groundbreaker.’ He continued, ‘With the need to maximise the eff ectiveness of smart metering programmes, I can’t see that there is a viable alternative – putting smart technology in a hole in the ground just does not work.”
WATER EFFICIENT HOMES United Utilities have recognised that water effi cient homes are the key reduce consumption further. In all new properties, developers will be encouraged to design in water conservation measures, including the installation of a fl ow regulator. These modulate the fl ow entering customer premises, so limiting the amount used by the customer. Without a degradation of service or any behavioural change, there is a ‘natural’ reduction in consumption. As these products are fi tted to the main water supply, and not each individual outlet they remove any risk of consumer interference and ensure that minimum standards of water supply are maintained as specifi ed within the Water
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Industry Act and Water Fittings Regulations. Groundbreaker supply two products. In
properties with a meter Groundbreaker’s NRv2 LoFlo can be installed between the water meter and manifold in any water meter enclosure. For unmetered properties, the LoFlo InLine is fi tted on the main water supply pipe, normally just after the main stop tap. In either unit, several fl ow modulation ranges
are available which enable the perfect balance between usage reduction and service provision. As an added benefi t, the Groundbreaker’s LoFlo Check Valve systems have the unique property of providing whole site protection against contamination by back fl ow (up to fl uid category 2) as standard. Groundbreaker products are compliant with all Regulations and defi ned criteria and are used extensively across the whole of the UK water supply network – whether that be North of Scotland or the Channel Islands.
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