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AIM’s cavity barriers selected for ‘path- breaking’ university accommodation


A IM (Acoustic & Insulation


Manufacturing) has supplied Wall Cavity Barriers and open state cavity barriers (OSCBs), along with technical support, for a ‘path-breaking’, 900- room student accommodation development at the University of West England Bristol’s Frenchay Campus. The new-build,


low-carbon design


development, which includes three buildings, six stories high, is to help meet demand from students for high-quality on-campus accommodation. The fi rst rooms will be available from this September. Designed by Stride Treglown, the project’s main contractor is Vinci Construction.


AIM worked with Maple Sunscreening on the rainscreen facade system assembly from the ground fl oor upwards, which is mainly cassette panels with AIM’s OSCBs incorporated horizontally and


AIM’s


Wall Cavity Barriers installed vertically. AIM also supplied and supported installers


systems, AIM’s OSCBs allow free airfl ow and drainage and improve fi re safety, providing fi re resistance of up to two hours insulation and integrity in suitably supporting structures. In the event of a fi re, heat activates an intumescent strip which expands quickly to fully close the cavity.


Image courtesy of University of West England


Sandford Building Contractors during the construction of the extruded


polystyrene


(XPS) fi lled sub-fl oor cavity, which included a layer of AIM’s Wall Cavity Barriers directly above the XPS, and all two masonry storeys. Designed for use within ventilated rainscreen facades and timber frame cladding


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Manufactured from high density Rockwool stone wool and faced with the higher performance intumescent strip, AIM’s OSCB range provides either a 60 or 120-minute rating for both integrity and insulation. The OSCBs are an effective barrier to the passage of hot smoke as well as fi re. The AIM range has been tested to TGD 19 and the general principles of BS EN 1363-1. They have been exposed to BS 8414 Fire performance of external cladding systems fi re tests and assessed to BR135 to achieve pass results with a variety of third-party cladding systems.


01293 582400 www.aimlimited.co.uk 04/09/2023 10:10


Titon expands product range with the addition of Roto Al Designo


L


eading window and door hardware manufacturer,


Titon, has recently


announced the addition of the highly acclaimed Roto Al Designo product to its extensive range. The move comes as part of Titon’s ongoing commitment to providing customers with innovative and high-quality solutions for their window and door needs.


The Roto Al Designo, developed by Roto


Frank, is a cutting-edge window system that combines functionality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Designed with a focus on modern architecture, the Roto Al Designo features sleek lines, slim profiles and a range of customisable options to complement any building style.


Robin Gardiner, Titon’s Head of Product Development, expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition to the company’s portfolio, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce the


Roto Al Designo to our range. It perfectly aligns with Titon’s mission to offer our customers state-of-the-art products that deliver exceptional performance and elevate the aesthetics of any building.”


Gardiner added, “The Roto Al Designo sets a new benchmark in window technology. Its advanced features not only enhance the overall performance of windows but also contribute to sustainable and energy- efficient buildings. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the added value and quality this product brings.”


Additionally, Titon has created an


extensive Technical Support team for the new range and can offer to customers the use of its sophisticated ordering and rod calculation software, free expert advice and technical support along with a ten year manufacturer’s warranty as standard. A PAS 24 high security option is also available.


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For more information about the Al Designo range and Titon’s partnership with Roto, please visit the website.


0800 970 4190 www.titon.com/roto


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