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EXTERIORS


EASY MEG – designed to make life... easier! E


ASY MEG is the latest addition to Abet Laminati’s exterior cladding range and designed for use by everyone from professional builders to the DIY and self- build market.


Based on the widely used MEG (Material External Grade) High Pressure Laminate, it is quick and easy to install and is maintenance- free,


impact-resistant and designed to


withstand rain, salt, wind, humidity and UV Light. EASY MEG is supplied as a complete system and packs include all the fixings required to install in the three fixing designs: Closed Joint, Open Joint and Overlapping. Traditionally, Overlapping was previously most commonly used in the UK but more recently Closed Joint is more popular as its


clean-cut lines are more modern and


visually more aesthetic. Another advantage of the Closed Joint System is that wastage is minimal compared to overlapping where up to 25% is wasted due to the top and bottom overlap. EASY MEG is currently available in 6 colours and 10 woodgrains in 2080 x 3050 mm


planks manufactured using sustainable FSC certified high-pressure laminate. The 8 mm thick boards are certified to a fire rating of B-s1-d0 and come with a comprehensive 10-year warranty.


Abet has significant UK stock available for immediate supply in selected colours in


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Revisiting Kings Cross – 20 years after installation O


ver 20 years ago in July of 2001, plans came to fruition as work began on the Channel Tunnel Rail


Link and the restoration and extension of St Pancras Station.What followed was a large redevelopment of the Kings Cross area. The regeneration of the surrounding buildings became a catalyst for further development and in changing the overall perception of Kings Cross. It was in 2001 when the first area to begin


developmentwas the RegentsQuarter.This is when George Barnsdale entered the scene, installing approximately 350 sliding sash windows and 40 doors to remain in keeping with the history of the area. Now18 years later, the outstanding quality


of George Barnsdale’s products is evident in how well the windows and doors have stood the test of time. Though some are in need of a good clean, it is evident to see that the timber and the paint finish is still perfectly intact despite no recoating having taken place in that time. “They have very good thermal and acoustic performance even by today’s


standards, with exceptional coating performance.We don’t know of any glazing unit failures. In the late 90’s we developed a drained and vented glazing system which allows the double-glazed units to perform very well.” Commented Stephen Wright, George Barnsdale. Exceptional


long-term performance


doesn’t only rely on our 4 coat painting process but with good design and paying particular attention to all the smaller details that enhance the life of the coating One of the main reasons the products are


performing so well after such a prolonged period is the paint process which is an


advanced four stage coating system. Superior to most companies’ three stage process, the Barnsdale process provides extra protection to the timber and a superior finish. While our previous case study with the


Lincolnshire Gatehouse showing us that George Barnsdale Timber Windows and Doors can look as good as new 10 years after installation in a rural countryside setting, Kings Cross also demonstrates how well George Barnsdale products can look after 18 years in a bustling capital city.


01775 823000 www.georgebarnsdale.co.uk


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the Closed Joint variation available from its London warehouse and distribution network. Samples and technical literature are available from Abet Ltd.


020 7473 6910 uk.abetlaminati.com


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