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Modern, sustainable and engineered to last Q


-railing launches EPD Certifi cates for glass, stainless steel and aluminium railing systems.


Q-railing has recently obtained Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its glass balustrades with aluminium base channels, stainless steel post railing systems, and aluminium glass infi ll and vertical bar infi ll railing


systems. These and contractors third-party


verifi ed EPDs provide transparent data on the environmental impact of these products throughout their life cycle, aiding architects, designers,


in making


sustainable choices for both residential and commercial projects. The certifi cations comply with EN 15804+A2 and have been verifi ed in accordance with ISO 14025. “Introducing Environmental


Product


Declarations (EPDs) for Q-railing’s fi ve main systems empowers customers with transparent, environmental allowing


them


sustainable choices. By providing this critical information,


we support meeting green building standards, enhancing customers in their own sustainability initiatives,


impact of our products, to make


reliable data on the informed,


and


contributing positively to the environment.” Darryl Holloway, Architectural Sales Manager at Q-railing.


“These EPD documents provide information consumption,


on energy waste


and resource production, and the Robin Zoutewelle, Manager at Q-railing.


EPDs are essential tools in the construction industry, offering detailed insights into a product’s environmental performance over its lifetime. They support carbon emission reduction efforts by allowing comparisons between materials and products to select the most sustainable options. Architects, engineers, and designers can utilise EPDs to make informed choices. Q-railing’s commitment to sustainability


is refl ected in these certifi cations, providing clients with confi dence in the environmental credentials of their railing systems.


By


investing in EPDs, Q-railing aligns with the


industry’s move towards net-zero


construction and supports clients in achieving their sustainability goals.


0800 781 42 45 q-railing.com/en-gb/service/downloads/epd


environmental impact of manufacturing. Through Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), we have mapped out our key products, enabling us to contribute to a more sustainable construction industry.”


Product


Passivhaus-certifi ed primary school featuring Wraptite®


nominated for multiple awards N


early 600 pupils, including some 80 nursery-age children, are benefi tting from


learning at Scotland’s fi rst


primary school certifi ed to the Passivhaus standard. In recognition of this achievement, Riverside Primary in Perth and Kinross has been nominated for multiple awards. The project won the ‘Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Learning Place’ category at the Learning Places Scotland Awards 2023, and achieved a Silver Award in the Scottish Design Awards 2024. It was also a fi nalist in both the Public Sector category of the 2024 RICS awards, and the Project Under £20m category of the CN Awards 2024. A key component in the building fabric


airtightness membrane. Installed to the external side of the structural frame, the fully self-adhered membrane contributed to an overall airtightness test result of 0.53 air changes per hour (ach) at 50 Pascals. The Passivhaus standard requires 0.6 ach or lower.


specifi cation was the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite®


Meeting the Passivhaus standard was


key to unlocking funding from the Scottish Futures Trust Learning Estates Investment Programme. By achieving


the target, the


school can be expected to use 50% less energy than a similar school that doesn’t meet the standard. Postoccupancy monitoring is taking place to measure in-use performance against expectation. Using Wraptite moves the airtightness barrier to the exterior face of the wall,


avoiding complex detailing around services and other typical penetrations at the internal face. As it is also vapour permeable, Wraptite helps to achieve high standards of airtightness without increasing condensation risk in the structure. A benefi t of choosing Wraptite was that it supported a local supplier. The membrane was supplied by A. Proctor Group from nearby Blairgowrie, contributing to the local economy. “Architype originally specifi ed a loose-applied, taped membrane solution,” explained Kevin Dickson, “but as a local contractor, we prioritise using a local supply chain to deliver benefi ts in the areas where we work, so chose A.Proctor Group and its Wraptite product. As a fully-adhered solution, it removed the need for tape, making it less labour intensive, quicker to install and more economical.”


01250 872 261 www.proctorgroup.com/products/wraptite


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