INDEPENDENT LIVING Kudos wetroom solution
If you’re looking to future proof the bathroom, the new Aqua4ma Evolution versatile wet-room system could be a perfect solution. It offers lots of design flexibility, is quick and easy to install so saves time and money on installation. It’s also backed by a lifetime guarantee. Aqua4Ma Evolution,
introduces additional features to the already successful Kudos Aqua4Ma wet-room system. It now offers a choice of centre or end waste, 25mm deep shower decks, which are individually CNC machined from a solid block of closed cell extruded PVC, a material that’s totally waterproof and comes in a number of trimmable sizes. There’s a choice of waste pack finishes and a selection of floor and wall panels in various thicknesses, allowing for the creation of structural features like seats and shelving. Aqua4Ma shower decks can be fitted directly to a wooden or solid
INDUSTRY UPDATE
UWLA – Industry must tackle massive gap in understanding if government targets on water efficiency are to be met
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WLA MD Yvonne Orgill says proposed government targets on water efficiency are meaningless without
more education and promotion of the Unified Water Label The government is committed to delivering the UK’s 25-Year
Environment Plan and the first period of public consultation on target setting is now drawing to a close. Within this there is a target for household water use of 110 litres per person per day. This is an ambitious target but the real issue is how many consumers
understand what 110 litres of water looks like, or even know how much water they typically use in their daily shower. Until we can educate consumers on how much water they use in the
floor or to a raised plinth. The joints are solvent welded together providing a one-piece permanant waterproof barrier and allowing fitting and tiling within the day. The robust panels also allow tiles to be removed and replaced without compromiing the water proof integrity of the system.
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Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley launches range of Grab Rails, combining function and style
Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley has launched a range of Grab Rails, combining function and fashion. The rails are ideal for offering
assistance in bathrooms and outdoor spaces, as well as all other areas in homes and commercial buildings without compromising on design.
The stylish grab rails come in a
selection of finishes to match individual interior styles including Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Matt Black, Matt White, Polished Copper and Pewter, all of which are chrome-free and come in recyclable packaging.
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home, and give them a means to measure and make choices then these targets are meaningless and will never be met. If we want
consumers to take on board the government targets we must promote the use of the Unified Water Label so consumers can understand the impact their choices make and we can help them to become more water savvy. For example a
typical modern shower may be using 12 litres a minute, research shows that a typical showering time is 7 minutes; giving a total of 84 litres used by just the one shower. This is about 70% of the daily target, not leaving much for all the other washing/ WC flushing that takes place on a typical day. If the industry comes together to provide more education and the
consumer understands why water matters and what they can do, they could select a product that uses less. Choosing a shower that uses 10 litres a minute and spending less time in the shower, say 5 minutes, reduces that 84 litres to 50 litres, without any loss of performance from the product or experience of the shower. We are making progress, the Unified Water Label is currently used
extensively by over 10,500 architects on new building projects and supported by a database of products across 14 categories - over 13,500 individual products at this time. Global home furnishing brand IKEA, and leading German DIY retailer Globus both promote the Unified Water Label across their bathroom and kitchen products. If we are serious about helping government reach these targets we must
all work together to focus on promoting the label and educating the consumer to ensure that we can manage the pressure on our water supplies, matching supply and demand without damaging the environment.
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