INTERIORS
17
ROCKWOOL® T
launches guide to BS 5422:2023
o support HVAC and building services professionals in meeting the latest thermal performance guidance, stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has released its Guide to BS 5422:2023. The new brochure clarifies recent changes to BS 5422, the technical guidance document covering thermal insulation of building services, and is available to download. BS 5422:2023 presents updated specification recommendations for effective thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork and other building services equipment, covering a range of applications throughout commercial and domestic buildings. Changes to the guidance includes the removal of thermal performance for legacy materials, adjustments to the heating tables, and the change from ‘National Class’ reaction to fire to ‘Euroclass’ classifications.
The changes presented in BS 5422:2023, effective since 30 June 2023, give designers more stringent thermal performance targets in line with energy efficiency commitments and the route to net zero. The ROCKWOOL Guide to BS5422:2023 puts these changes
ADF02_Rockwool_Insultion_HPAdv.indd 1 performance, • acoustic absorption
and fire resistance in building services applications.
Up-to-date thermal tables – putting all the new thermal tables in one place, enabling specifiers to review them in the context of the 2023 changes.
• Relevant ROCKWOOL solutions – the guide presents a series of relevant ROCKWOOL solutions which support designers in meeting the new standards for common building services applications.
into context, with a clear breakdown of what each means to the designer, on top of providing application-specific advice and best practice. Specifically, the ROCKWOOL Guide to BS 5422:2023 explores: • Changes to BS 5422 – an accessible breakdown of each change presented in the latest edition of BS 5422, and how the transitional arrangements are to be managed.
•
Insulation guidance and best practice – an overview of how effective insulation can simultaneously provide thermal
While following BS 5422 guidance will not guarantee statutory compliance in every construction scenario, following the latest methodology will support building services professionals in effectively insulating their projects – and the new ROCKWOOL guide makes it easier to do so, while remaining mindful of wider specification
guidance
including Approved Document L. Visit the website to download the guide today.
01656 868 490
rockwool.link/bs5422 15/01/2024 14:42
Zentia expands horizons with the grand opening of its Gateshead Innovation Centre
Z
entia, one of the UK’s market leaders in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Innovation Centre in Gateshead, created to contribute to the growing vibrancy of the North East as a national hub for architects and specifiers seeking inspiration and industry networking. Zentia,
previously part of Ceiling Solutions, Armstrong faced a significant
rebranding in 2020 to separate itself as an innovative, quality brand. Zentia continues to offer the same high-quality products, but builds on its digital approach, and works to continually strengthen partnerships, connections and communication. As
a part of Zentia’s mission for
strengthening connections, it has created an Innovation Centre at its grid plant on the Team Valley site. It features a large conference space that can accommodate up to 60 people and is equipped with AV facilities for presentations, as well as a thoughtfully
ADF03_Zentia_Interiors -
Ceilings_HPAdv.indd 1
signifying its importance as a regional and national milestone. Graham Taylor, sales and marketing at Zentia said: “We
director are excited
designed ceiling grid that displays Zentia’s latest product innovations. The centre also has two smaller meeting spaces that can accommodate six and 10 people. The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Eileen McMaster,
officially opened the Innovation Centre in early December,
info@zentia.com
www.zentia.com/en-gb 14/03/2024 11:40
to open our new innovation centre and provide architects and specifiers with a space to experience our products in a real- world setting. We believe that this centre will provide a space where architects and specifiers can come to learn about our products and how they can be used to create acoustically comfortable and visually appealing spaces.” Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Eileen McMaster, said: “Zentia’s new Innovation Centre is a fantastic facility and a testament to the company’s significant investment in the Gateshead area. It’s amazing to see a UK manufacturer creating local job opportunities for our communities and I’m confident that this will open up lots more opportunities for Zentia.”
WWW.BUILDINGCONSTRUCTIONDESIGN.CO.UK
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32
