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Hidden gems – New easy-fi t VitrA frames D
esigned to make installing wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs simple, VitrA has introduced its new range of versatile
frames and concealed cisterns, including models for fl oor fi xing, fl oor and wall fi xing, reduced height and back-to-wall installations, with 3/6 litre and 2.5/4 litre cisterns. The new frames have clever features to make
installation easy, quick, and fault-free; these include spring-loaded feet to bear the weight and an adjustable clamp to secure the waste pipe in place - both allowing a one-person installation. Water and electrical connections to allow the installation of shower toilets and electrical fl ush plates, are included. The conduits can be accessed through the fl ush plate opening, meaning they can be connected in the future retrospectively without causing damage to the wall. The new frames include a host of technical
USPs. Each comes with a wall connection fi xing kit, including fully adjustable fi xation brackets and front adjustment mounting bolts. There are three water inlet options – left, top and back – for extra fl exibility. Spring-loaded feet for perfect positioning make it easy for one- person installation, as well as the adjustable clamp which holds the waste pipe in position, with 50mm of adjustment. Clean water and wastewater pipes are also fi xed together with load-bearing clamps. The thickness of the frames is 30mm x 40mm for perfect rigidity, and the V stopper and fl ush
plate area have reference points that can leave an imprint on the plasterboard to show where to cut the holes. The frames and cisterns are all subject to rigorous reliability and performance testing, and the 3/6 litre cistern option has WRAS approval. Margaret Talbot, VitrA Marketing Manager,
explains, “Our new concealed cisterns and frames have been produced to be especially trouble-free and super easy to install in various
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Wetrooms_HPAdv.indd 1 Vinyl floors for good quality social homes
Beauflor vinyl floors are a cost-effective and lasting finish for today’s social and affordable homes. Social and affordable housing providers can look towards Beauflor for a floor that contributes to a supportive and good quality interior for tenants, while fulfilling the need for a solution that’s cost-effective to purchase and install, durable and low maintenance. Combined with added benefits, such as slip-resistance for use in bathrooms or sound reducing floors for multi-occupancy homes; providers are assured of a floor that comforts tenants with a design that’s attractive and homely and with function that supports wellbeing. As a multi-layer design floor that’s supplied on roll, Beauflor sheet vinyl floors are an affordable entry into natural look flooring. The sheet format means quick installation and in smaller rooms such as bathrooms, often without the need for adhesive. Beauflor’s textile back floors such as Blacktex can also be loose laid in rooms up to 35m2
over certain existing floors, making
them particularly suitable for refurbishment. Durability is also an advantage of specifying Beauflor: the hardwearing Xtreme range achieves a Class 34 wear rating that makes it suitable for heavy commercial use, while still providing a welcoming and homely natural look.
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Housing_DPR.indd 1 Luceco at Meadow Mill
Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. Andy Whalley, Project Manager at Luceco said: “we worked with Hurstwood Environmental Consulting, based in Bolton, regarding the electrical services within this Grade II listed building. The mill’s original features have been sensitively retained with the original brickwork along with the steel beams and large windows, therefore the lighting design had to be carefully considered to compliment the surrounding environment. We lit the communal and circulation areas, plant rooms and car park facilities for around 175 vehicles. We also supplied luminaires for elements of the living spaces.” J.E.M Electrical (Widnes) installed the lighting along with other electrical services. LED luminaires installed included Celeste and Climate both with dimmable microwave sensors, Atlas bulkheads and Tempus emergency downlighters. Celeste is an attractive circular LED luminaire featuring a ‘corona’ backlight effect with a direct / indirect light distribution. The fitting is ideal for many commercial and residential lighting applications offering up to 100,000 hours working life and available as standard output, digital dimming and with microwave sensor as used at Meadow Mill.
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settings – exactly what installers have been asking for. Ease of installation, quiet in operation and a fast fi rst-fi x option.” VitrA off ers a range of mechanical and
electronic fl ush plates for use with the frames. For helpful online advice on installation, VitrA has collaborated with Plumberparts on a series of how-to videos.
01235 750990
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