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is basins and toilets that are altogether easier to maintain. The PVD fi nishes on brassware mentioned earlier also require minimal cleaning – detergent and water will do the trick.
is also an important environmental consideration, as any harsh cleaning products used to remove limescale or tough grime can be detrimental to the ecosystems in our waterways. Ceramic is a natural and environmentally friendly material, and the reason it’s so commonly used for sanitaryware is that it is durable, non-porous and generally easy to clean. Modern glazes can also be added that create a super-smooth surface where microscopic residue simply slides off, so dirt and germs cannot build up. The result
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING With house buyers expecting ensuites in several bedrooms, plus a cloakroom downstairs, homes today are far more likely to have smaller bathrooms rather than the single large family bathroom found in older properties. As such, storage is crucial in order to keep those bathrooms serene and clutter free. Storage must be made from materials that are sustainably sourced, and that can be responsibly disposed of at the end of their life. But, as manufacturers, it is once again our job to ensure that those products aren’t quickly disposed of; that they should fi t the end-users’ needs both now and in the longer term. For example, a vanity unit with compartmentalised drawers to store bathroom essentials more effi ciently, and a coordinating column unit that can be slotted into otherwise unusable space next to a door or radiator.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT So, how can you gauge the environmental commitment of a company? Looking at what plans they have in place is
a good starting point. Our corporate sustainability plan has a target of becoming carbon neutral in terms of direct emissions by 2045. It informs every aspect of the business, from product design to delivering those products to our customers, and is structured around six initiatives.
First, implementing the necessary digital equipment to measure energy consumption at our industrial facilities. Second, optimising energy consumption in production processes. Third, maximising the use of clean energy sources via self-production systems, the purchase of green electricity and the use of the most sustainable alternatives in our thermal processes. Fourth, off-setting essential emissions via guarantees of origin or other offsetting instruments. Fifth, using sustainable vehicle eets and off-setting emissions from business travel. And fi nally, engaging suppliers to minimise Scope 3 emissions. It is vital to have confi dence in the products you’re specifying for a development. A quality product will go a long way to ensuring you are fulfi lling your commitment to the environment and to your customers.
Liam Buxton is national residential specifi cation team manager at the Roca Group
JACKOBOARD® promotes cost and time-saving benefi ts of waterproof XPS construction board
J
ACKOBOARD® from JACKON by BEWI off ers many benefi ts for installers of wetrooms and bathrooms. JACKOBOARD® is a
waterproof, weight-loading and thermally insulating construction board for use in all types of tiling jobs. Critically, because it is manufactured from
100% waterproof XPS, there is no need to tank wetrooms constructed using JACKOBOARD®, either with a waterproof membrane or a paint- on solution. This saves the installer both time and money, since a separate tanking system is not required and only the joints where the boards meet need to be taped. The NHBC Standard states that “backing
surfaces may require protection from a suitable tanking system”. “This guidance is completely correct,” says
Martin Harragan from JACKON by BEWI, “but it should not be interpreted to mean that if you are using an XPS backerboard, such as JACKOBOARD®, you have to tank the entire substrate of your wetroom. The closed structure of an XPS board means that it is totally impossible for water to pass through it, in the way that it would through a fi bre cement board for instance.” JACKOBOARD® is keen to communicate this message to the many diff erent trades who get involved in the installation of wetroom systems, from the shower tray upwards. Although there
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are wetroom specialists, this job is often down to plumbers, M&E contractors, tilers, dryliners and fl ooring contractors. So, as wetrooms continue to increase in popularity, there are diff erent trades who need to be aware of the benefi ts of XPS backerboards. While off ering the benefi ts of XPS,
JACKOBOARD® can also off er a price advantage in the marketplace, due to the fact that the company manufactures its own foam, giving it complete control over cost, product quality and sustainability of manufacturing processes. These factors have enabled JACKOBOARD® to become the UK market leader in XPS construction boards.
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