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New heights in UFH service
Polymer pipes specialist, Rehau, has supplied a range of underfloor heating pipe equipment to Instacoustic, which has been appointed on a prestigious new 67-floor development in London. South Quay Plaza in Canary Wharf is set to be one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe when completed
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ehau’s Rautherm PE-xa underfloor heating pipe was chosen by provider of acoustic flooring, wall and acoustic ceiling systems, Instacoustic, to be specified and installed in a total of 685 apartments across 67 floors in the building. The solution will provide underfloor heating with Instacoustic’s cradle and batten system. The building owners were looking for a premium underfloor heating that would complement the acoustic solutions chosen. Rehau and Instacoustic were able to supply a solution specifically for use in residential buildings where individual dwellings are in close proximity.
Tony Harbour, senior commercial manager at Rehau, said: “We are excited to have supplied our equipment to Instacoustic and this new high-profile apartment development and it is testament to the quality, flexibility, operational performance and reputation of the Rautherm range.
“Our experience in the manufacture and supply of underfloor heating pipe is extensive and our knowledgeable team worked closely with Instacoustic, architects and contractors to deliver this state-of-the-art solution for South Quay Plaza.” With over 25 years’ experience, Instacoustic has been providing innovative environmentally friendly products that help specifiers and developers with comprehensive sustainable solutions for effective sound insulation on new build, conversion and refurbishment projects.
Rehau was tasked with engineering an underfloor heating system that would fit within the fixed structure provided by Instacoustic. Together, both brands created a support bracket and a pre-routed support panel for the underfloor heating that created very thermal transfer. In essence they developed a system that provided an effective, thermally efficient and dry installation that delivered on excellent acoustics for the building’s residents. Matthew Miller, national sales director at Instacoustic said: “Close to five years ago we identified that underfloor heating with premium floor
The 67-
floor South Quay Plaza in Canary Wharf
systems was something the market desired and we have seen massive success since we decided to venture into this area.
“In this dynamic industry, Rehau’s products and services definitely complement ours and it seemed like the perfect partnership for this project. South Quay is our first big project with Rehau and I am glad to say that it was a massive success.
Rehau has been supplying underfloor heating pipe for more than 50 years and uses the high-pressure peroxide method of crosslinking in manufacture, which was pioneered by the company. The pipework can tolerate extreme temperature and impact and will withstand pressure surges more effectively than pipe made from copper, steel or CPVC while also avoiding water hammer.
Rehau and Instacoustic worked on a state-of-the-art solution for the development
Flexible and durable PE-Xa is a crosslinked polyethylene material which is achieved via a change in its molecular structure thereby chemically linking the polymer chains to form a three-dimensional network. Operating temperature and pressure ratings on PE-Xa pipes manufactured for underfloor heating applications include 6 bar at 70°C and short-term temperature resistance of up to 110°C in case of malfunctioning safety equipment. All Rehau PE-Xa pipes always have minimum burst pressures way above normal operating pressures. The product also boasts some environmental credentials which include an overall lower cost to the environment when compared with alternative piping options, with no chlorine being used in its manufacture. With smooth interior walls and excellent flow characteristics, pumping costs can be reduced and energy is saved to provide a faster delivery of hot water. Heat loss is also kept to a minimum and there is no condensation through pipes when compared to equivalent copper products South Quay Plaza has been developed by Berkeley Group and was designed by Foster & Partners Architects. Consultants for the project were WSP. Situated in Canary Wharf, the building is a mixed use, sustainable waterside development.
14 May 2020
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