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INTERIORS CCF and Knauf get on board to support housebuilders C


onstructing wet indoor areas can be a challenge but help is at hand thanks to the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board


Indoor, which is available nationwide via interior building products distributor CCF’s extensive branch network. As part of the company’s commitment to


collaborating with some of the UK’s biggest manufacturers and off ering customers a wide choice of specialist solutions, CCF stocks a large selection of Knauf products, including the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor. Developed specifi cally for use in wet and humid areas, Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor is manufactured from inorganic materials, off ering protection from water damage and resistance to mould. Whether it’s bathrooms, kitchens, wet rooms, or even steam saunas, this system is engineered to withstand the most challenging conditions, including exposure to chlorine and salt. Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor meets the requirements of the updated NHBC Technical Guidance 9.2/06, which emphasises the importance of robust substrates for tiling in bath and shower enclosures, wet rooms, and bathroom pods. The lightweight construction of the Knauf


AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor at just 11 kg/m2


also supports ease of handling and


installation. The boards are pre drilled to reduce preparation time on site and its score-and- snap cutting method eliminates the need for specialist cutting tools.


Design fl exibility has also been prioritised,


with a variety of fi nishing options available. For tiled fi nishes, the system can support tiles up to 120 kg/m2


tile weights above 50 kg/m2


with specifi c build-up applying for . For areas where


tiles aren’t being applied, housebuilders can choose between Knauf Ready-Mixed Interior Skim, an option that can help reduce water usage and dust creation on site, and Knauf AQUAPANEL Joint Filler and Skim Coating – White, which is a powdered cement-based fi lling material used in conjunction with AQUAPANEL reinforcing mesh. Both fi nishing options,


alongside a range of accessories designed to work seamlessly with Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor including screws, adhesives and tape, are also available from CCF’s branches nationwide. Full product information is available at


www.aquapanel.com and CCF’s technical and local branch teams are also on hand to provide further support.


0161 848 0145 www.ccfl td.co.uk


Gilberts brings Specsavers’ ventilation into focus T


he UK’s biggest opticians Specsavers has focussed on a novel approach to create an “inspiring” workplace at


its Nottingham offi ces. Even its ventilation refl ects the brand and company activity. Independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool came up with the idea, optimising its capability to produce bespoke diffuser face plates for its innovative GA swirl.


Gilberts’ technical team drew its inspiration from the iconic letter charts used in eye tests, creating an eye-catching perforated design in the face plate. Using its in-house test laboratory and air movement modelling software, Gilberts was able to validate the diffuser performance to ensure the quality and quantity of air circulation complied with requirements.


the


The swirls have been installed throughout refurbished areas


Nottingham support offi ces. The design ethos for the revamped 44,00 ft2


at Specsavers’ premises was to


create an inspiring workplace for support offi ce colleagues.


Gilberts’ commercial sales manager facilities management,


and unlike anything else available. “The project team was originally looking at our standard face plate design but loved the concept when we suggested a bespoke option. Our R&D team loved the challenge and quickly spotted how to bring relevance and fun to the design.” Hayley Morgan,


Specsavers head of added: “The


end


result is spectacular. The diffusers are already becoming the talking point for visitors to the building.”


Martin Malyon, who was instrumental in the project, explained: “Our GA swirl looks completely different to anything else on the market, even before the face plate is personalised. The plate sits in front of a unique radial pattern air distribution impeller core which can be altered to achieve numerous swirl patterns depending on the space layout and occupancy below. It creates real visual impact that’s out of the ordinary


Gilberts’ swirl diffusers are already the ‘go to’ choice for many major brands; they have been used in, among other projects, Uber’s European Centre of Excellence, Primark’s biggest UK store, Manchester Airport and Virgin’s fi rst UK hotel. The unique GA diffuser and the option for bespoke designs further enhances its desirability and offers clients an even more specialised service. They are just part of the company’s extensive range of grilles, diffusers and louvres for natural and mechanical ventilation.


01253 766911 info@gilbertsblackpool.com


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