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EXTERIORS


Peace of mind for a luxury West London home C


harter Global have been pleased to design, supply and install security shutters to a luxury property based in one of the most prestigious residential areas of West London.


The new owner was looking for a home his family could stay in whilst they were in the UK, but had concerns about the number of high profi le break-ins the neighbouring properties had experienced.


The existing house was being completely refurbished,


giving Charter Global the


opportunity to provide an unobtrusive security measure that could be seamlessly integrated into the interior design; including hidden boxes and guides, and connection into the home automation system. Charter Global’s signature prime residential shutter range, Equilux, matched the client’s requirements for a security solution that could protect the property whilst the client was abroad, and in the evenings/overnight. When deployed, the security shutters


provide a visual deterrent to any would-be intruders, as well as a physical barrier to any attempted to break in.


manufactured property.


31 Equilux This


security shutters


and installed included


across internal


were the


shutters


behind the doors and windows on the ground and fi rst fl oors. These shutters featured a concealed hood box that was installed above the ceiling, causing minimal impact to the luxury aesthetics.


Interior blockwork was amended to allow the guides to sit clear of the window opening, giving better design aesthetics, and the ceiling


beneath the shutter boxes incorporated a removable panel providing access for service and maintenance. A clever, bespoke solution using a horizontal security shutter was installed to protect intruders looking to enter through the top of the ground fl oor conservatory as well as external shutters for the conservatory.


0845 050 8705 enquiries@charter-global.com


Mayplas adds new passive fi re, acoustic and thermal products to housebuilder range


M


ayplas, a specialist in passive fi re protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding


industry, has introduced three new products. The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffi t add to Mayplas’ comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The new Mayplas Thermal Eaves Batt provides a thermal barrier at the interface between the ceiling loft space and the external wall of new build homes. Comprising two main components, an eaves tray and a stone mineral wool insulation batt, the batt prevents cold spots and reduces heat loss while providing a clear air path between the roofi ng membrane and insulation to avoid condensation. The batt is suitable for roof pitches up to 45°. The new Party Wall Head System provides


fi re protection compartmentation at the party wall junction. Installed together as


continuity of fi re resistance between a compartment party wall and the underside of the roof covering, so preventing the spread of fi re and smoke.


per Mayplas’ Installation Guide, the two- component system - a party wall head cap and a tile batten barrier, achieves 60 minutes fi re integrity and insulation tested to the principles of EN 1363-1:2012 and EOTA TR31:2008 and independently assessed in accordance with BS 476-20:1987 and BS 476-22:1987. The system addresses Building Regulations requirements to maintain the


Mayplas’ third new product also works at the party wall junction. The Therma Soffi t provides thermal insulation within the soffi t. It is available in two thicknesses, 100 mm and 150 mm, facilitating required thermal resistance values (Approved Document L) and providing resistance to the passage of sound synonymous with stone mineral wool insulation (Approved Document E). These new products join Mayplas’ MP552 Cavity Stop Socks, MP556 Fire Stop Slab, MP551 Timber Frame Cavity Barriers and MP557 Acoustic Party Wall DPC cavity barrier, all recently tested to BS EN 1366-4:2021, to meet a wide range of housebuilders’ specialist insulation needs.


0161 447 8320 www.mayplas.co.uk/housebuilding-solutions


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