90 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS; SAFETY & SECURITY Gilberts helps protect twin towers
An “iconic” site that has been transformed into high rise, high specification living for young professionals is a showcase for the latest in modern methods of construction- including its fire protection. Modular construction techniques were chosen as far as possible to deliver a sustainable solution that simultaneously provided robust acoustic and fire safety performance, including precast concrete sandwich panels and the latest in smoke evacuation – Gilberts Blackpool’s’ Series 60 dampers. Smoke control specialist, Baiceir, recommended installation of a Gilberts Series 60 smoke damper into the fire shafts on each floor (30no in total), with fan skids on the roof of each building to accelerate smoke evacuation. Gilberts’ Series 60 is believed to be the only vent of its kind designed and manufactured in the UK. It has been tested to – and passed – all relevant tests (EN1263-1, EN1363-2). Delivering up to two hours’ fire integrity, the damper combines a low leakage rate and high free area through parallel linked blades when open to deliver high smoke evacuation rates. Activation is triggered to open the damper on the fire floor for smoke evacuation, whilst all other dampers failsafe close to protect the rest of the building. Series 60 simply slots into the shaft opening, with the installation finished by fixing the fascia grille.
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com DuraPost® by Birkdale specified for ultimate fencing solution
Birkdale’s DuraPost® steel fence post and composite gravel board system has been used to create a clear boundary between a local business and housing development in North West Ireland. Specified due to its block aesthetic and durability, the gravel boards helped to create a full fence panel throughout. With a simple installation process, the system also enabled the project to be completed within a tight time frame. During the initial planning process, the fencing contractor held several meetings with the business, its architects and representatives of the housing devel- opment to find an agreeable solution. The challenge was that the client preferred a timber close board fence while the residents wanted a block wall system. As such an alternative solution was required that could satisfy all parties. Thankfully, The Fencing People had already been introduced to the DuraPost® galvanised steel fence post system by Mark Watson, Ireland Area Sales Manager at Birkdale. Flexible and incredibly durable, DuraPosts® can be used in conjunction with most standard timber fence panels as well as a number of DuraPost’s own composite panel solutions. “When comparing DuraPost® to alternative fencing solutions, its durability, longevity and its ease of instal- lation are what really made it stand out,” commented Steven Kilpatrick, Fencing Manager at The Fencing People.
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