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Offi ce refurb specialist upgrading fi re performance using TBA FIREFLYTM
range
A high specifi cation offi ce building close to Manchester Airport has been subject to a series of planned refurbishment contracts carried out by a sister company to the property developer which owns it, with the phased work including the upgrade of each fl oor or unit’s fi re performance using smoke and fl ame barriers from the range of TBA FIREFLYTM
. Owned by Orbit Developments – part of the Emerson Group – Park Square is a modern commercial
offi ce building offering up to 65,000 sq ft of space over fi ve fl oors, together with cafe and other amenities in an attractive setting. As leases of various occupants expire, the Group’s fi t-out contractor, Kirkham, strips out and refurbishes the vacated spaces, including installing TBA’s Phoenix barriers above the suspended ceiling grids before fi tting new panels and improved lighting. TBA FIREFLYTM
Phoenix is a lightweight smoke and fl ame barrier
developed to enable compartmentation within buildings to provide up to 120 minutes integrity under BS476 Parts 20 & 22. Certifi ed by IFCC the fl exible and straightforward to install material I is suitable for both new-build and retrofi t situations.
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Protection_DPR.indd 1 A hospital specifi es TITAN Lite™ 120:60 from FIREFLY
An 18-month contract being carried out by a leading UK fi re contractor has involved installing large quantities of the TITAN Lite™ 120:60, manufactured by TBA FIREFLY™
, to create fi re barriers above ceiling voids throughout
many parts of the hospital. The hospital has 660 beds and provides medical and surgical care to a third of a million people. The refurbishment work, concluded at the end of November 2021, was being carried out by Plymouth based Ventro Ltd. The Site Agent for Ventro, John Roberts, commented: “As a specialist fi re contractor working across the whole of the UK and beyond, we have employed Firefl y products on many projects over the years and expect to continue doing so.” FIREFLY™ TITAN Lite™ 120:60 has been developed as a fl exible fi re barrier to provide compartmentation of larger concealed spaces within different types of buildings including factories, warehouses and railway stations. By offering 120 minutes integrity and 60 minutes insulation, TITAN Lite™ 120:60 exceeds the minimum requirements relating to Fire Barriers as detailed in the UK Building Regulations: Approved Document B (Fire Safety). Firefl y is manufactured using specially treated woven glass fi bre fabrics.
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Blue Sky thinking transforms disused barn
Blue Sky Barn is a fascinating conversion of a disused barn into a four-bedroom family home. Situated on a farm in Norfolk, architects 31/44 have used form and materials to preserve the memory of the original agricultural structure in order to create a stunning new residential and leisure environment with enhanced levels of comfort and refi nement. The interior design fulfi ls the wish of the owners to preserve the original raw and cavernous character while avoiding overtly domestic fi nishes. With such a large spacious interior, including a 15 m long swimming pool, the architects needed to fi nd a solution for reverberating sound and acoustic dampening. As a result, Troldtekt’s wood wool panelling has been used throughout the living and pool areas to combat and soften elevated noise levels. Troldtekt is a perfect choice for this kind of application. Consequently, Troldtekt Fine panels were specifi ed for their sustainable characteristics coupled with superior acoustics to provide a comfortable interior environment. Troldtekt’s natural and inherently sustainable panels are available in a variety of different surfaces and colours and contribute positively to a building’s BREEAM, DGNB and LEED ratings.
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Acoustic_DPR.indd 1 SterlingOSB Zero is the answer to green
Speed and effi ciency favour off-site housebuilding; off-site favours timber frame; and timber frame favours West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero. The result is less reliance on traditional site-based trades and a re-shaping of the housebuilding sector. In a recent House of Commons research briefi ng, it was estimated that 340,000 new
homes would need to be supplied every year to meet demand. Offsite timber frame construction could be the solution for housebuilders and using West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero is just the ticket in terms of green, speed and cost when considering essential board materials.
uk.westfraser.com 13/06/2022 09:46 HR200 BP unit installed in 45 properties
VORTICE has supplied heat recovery units for 45 new affordable homes in the Heckington and Sleaford area. The design specifi cation for the homes meant that the unit needed to be installed under the stairs, so, due to its compact dimensions, the Vort HR200 BP unit was an ideal choice. The HR200 BP is designed to ventilate constantly and this ensures the recovery of up to 93% of the heat which would
have otherwise been lost from the property. It offers 100% fi ltration even in summer bypass mode, ensuring good Indoor Air Quality for the tenants all year round. The unit boasts high energy effi ciency levels.
01283 492949
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