What's New in Building articles from February 2006

What's New in Building archives from February 2006

Custom stone adds elegance to Irish shopping centre design.
February 15, 2006... Fine architectural stonework has helped enhance the appearance of an impressive new shopping centre in Dundalk, Ireland The striking new Marshes Shopping Centre has recently opened in Dundalk, Co Lough, near the border with Northern...

Three-in-one trays.
February 15, 2006... Bloor Homes is ensuring its multiple occupancy developments meet three regulatory demands in one step through use of Z-Led's acoustic cavity fire barrier. The one product provides cavity tray, fire protection and sound resistance. ...

Balustrade is usable by all.
February 15, 2006... This balustrade installation at Robert Wilkinson School in York has been designed to meet key aims of the DDA regulations. Neaco supplied its aluminium Spectrum balustrade for a double-handrail design, which has been incorporated into one...

Quick build for conservatories.
February 15, 2006... Fabricating and installing conservatories is said to be faster and easier with Duraflex's conservatory sidewall and bay coupling system. The system is designed for use with 65 and 70mm pvcu suites. The conservatory can be assembled...

Put it in the plastic.
February 15, 2006... Blue Circle Mastercrete Original cement is now offered in plastic packaging which allows the product to be stored outside. Lafarge's Mastercrete Original Portland cement has a number of benefits, including enhanced resistance to freeze /...

Double filtration system.
February 15, 2006... Combining a double filtration cartridge with separate internal water way that keeps the filtered water separate from the hot and cold water supplies, Tri-Pure by Carron Phoenix eliminates any risk of cross contamination. Tri-Pure has a...

School's space saving solution.
February 15, 2006... Dunlop Haywards Building Consultancy specified Keston Boilers for the prefabrication of Mount Grace School's boiler room. Prefabrication offered benefits in terms of programme and quality, particularly so in this case, given the confined...

Doors add a touch of glass.
February 15, 2006... All-glass automatic sliding doors and screens with slim 30mm aluminium sections from Structura give a fresh, modern appearance to the entrance of 101 St Martins Lane, London. One set of automatic doors has replaced an old, manual revolving...

Homeowners get out of a fix.
February 15, 2006... This private residence in Oakdene, Hampshire, was suffering from serious structural faults. Fortunately the owners spoke to Helifix approved installer, ASRS (Yeovil), who were able to provide complete structural stabilisation of the...

One product will fix `em all.
February 15, 2006... With the Quick-Fix flexible bracket system from fischer, it is possible to tackle a wide variety of fixing installations using one product. The system comprises a galvanized metal strap containing differently- shaped holes positioned...

Add a sparkle to your floor.
February 15, 2006... Flowcrete has developed a new brochure for its designer and contemporary flooring range. It covers the sparking floor finish Kristalina, as well as Rustik stone carpets, Fruity smooth resin floor finishes, Mondeco seamless terrazzo and...

Flight of fancy in Doncaster.
February 15, 2006... Building envelope contractor Prater has recently completed a new terminal building at Robin Hood Airport, near Doncaster. The new airport, the first to be opened since Stansted in 1966, will handle charter, scheduled, long haul, freight and...

Universal tile clip.
February 15, 2006... TVSP is introducing a universal tile clip fitting almost every lap tile on the market. The Omega shaped spring clip has been tested in a wind tunnel to a maximum capacity wind speed of 160 mph with no damage to the tiled roof. At peak wind...

Assurance on performance.
February 15, 2006... The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has just come into force. One company has gone out of its way to provide peace of mind about how its products will perform - Kingspan Insulated Panels offers a Total Warranty Assurance...

Distinct but discreet.
February 15, 2006... Secretly fixed Posi-Grip perforated radiator casing panels from Gooding Aluminium have registered a big success at the recent Land Registry development in Lytham St. Annes. Providing a distinct architectural element around the inside...

Doors keep bakery safe.
February 15, 2006... Over 100 steel hinged doors have been supplied by Omega Doors to Warburton's for a new Super Bakery in Wakefield. Omega General Purpose (GP) and Fire Rated (FR) doors were installed externally on the front, side and rear elevations for...

More wood choices.
February 15, 2006... One-strip, bevelled edge wood floors have been added to the Kahrs Linnea range. Available in eight wood species, the pre-finished floors feature a multi-layered construction, for stability, and are just 7mm thick, providing a real wood...

Adding interest to any exterior.
February 15, 2006... Shadowpanel composite panel system has been developed by Paroc to create a more visually interesting look for commercial and industrial buildings. The finish features a defined joint that, once installed, provides a series of continuous...

High gloss is in for the kitchen.
February 15, 2006... With high gloss the look for kitchens in 2006, Update Interiors is one of the growing number of kitchen companies using Parapan in its contemporary showroom. Peter Esteller of Update Interiors chooses Parapan because it is durable and easy...

Stop press: Stone sets scene in US church.
February 15, 2006... The altar at newly constructed St Stephen Deacon & Martyr Parish Church in Tinley Park, Chicago, Illinois, uses Burlington's Broughton Moor stone to create a feeling of unpretentious elegance. The stone has been used not only as flooring to...

Stop press: Robust success for insulation.
February 15, 2006... For the last 18 months Cellecta has been working towards a new Robust Detail, E-FC-5, which it has recently achieved for its YELOfon HD10+ system. This low cost acoustic solution separates pre-cast concrete floors covered with a...

Stop press: Tough floor for turf firm.
February 15, 2006... When turf care equipment manufacturer Ransomes Jacobsen required a flooring refurbishment it was essential that a durable, low maintenance and cost efficient flooring solution was specified. Ardex R 70 P medium duty polyurethane screed,...

Stop press: Louvre motors.
February 15, 2006... Concealed motors are the latest development in Schuco's SunControl Active movable large-louvre shading systems. Besides its compact size, the motor is more powerful than previous models, meaning that the number of motors per louvre - and...

Stop press: Ward's technical handbook.
February 15, 2006... Over 400 pages of comprehensive information on Ward's extensive range of insulated panels for roofs and walls is contained in a new technical handbook. It features construction details, technical specifications, performance data, load...

Stop press: Redesign for crack control.
February 15, 2006... The woven format of Bricktor crack control reinforcement has been redesigned in a rectangular welded format, announces BRC Special Products. Available in stainless steel and galvanised finishes, Bricktor lies flat on the mortar joint,...

Stop press: No slips with paint.
February 15, 2006... Anglo Building Products has introduced a Slip Resistant version of its floor paint range. It's particularly easy to apply as the anti-slip aggregate is pre- blended and there is no need to sprinkle grit between coats. When the paint dries...

Stop press: Floor guide for inspiration.
February 15, 2006... Designed to inspire and inform, a new guide to the portfolio of commercial floorcoverings from Armstrong Floor Products demonstrates the company's combinination of functional flooring with contemporary and design-led products. Carpet and...

Stop press: Designer glass is a blast.
February 15, 2006... Decorative glass manufacturer Daedalian has launched the Designer range of sand blasted glass designs. Initially the range is made up of 12 designs - eight symmetric stencil effects and four organic designs - all treated with the...

Stop press: Catalogue has safety covered.
February 15, 2006... The Carl F direct catalogue of professional tools and accessories now features a fall arrest system. The Ecosaflex includes a full body harness and two metre energy absorber lanyard which both conform to EN355. Two karabiners which meet...

Stop press: A healthier outlook.
February 15, 2006... Europe's biggest racquets, health and fitness club, Next Generation, Hatfield, sports a curtain wall facade by Metal Technology. Approximately 50m wide and 15m high, the main double glazed entrance elevation was created using System 17....

Stop press: Cap end limits air leakage.
February 15, 2006... TJ-EnergyStop from Trus Joist provides a simple yet effective way of contributing to a building's energy efficiency and limiting air leakage through external walls. The TJ-EnergyStop cap end is made from durable polyethylene foam that...

Stop press: SFS intec brochures.
February 15, 2006... SFS intec has produced two brochures for its precision engineered glass fixing system and its glass canopy fixing system, which offer single point fixings for attaching glass elements in a wide variety of applications. Copyright: CMP...

Stop press: Line-marking systems.
February 15, 2006... Just out from Stirling Lloyd is a range of line-marking systems under the Safetrack LM brand. The range consists of four distinct products; Diamond, Retromax, Durable and Contour that cover all aspects of demarcation and offer a solution...

Stop press: Waterproofing felt.
February 15, 2006... Some 630sq m of Chesterfelt Strongbond polyester membranes have been applied to the roof of the North Hall at Wymondham High School in Norfolk. Work proceeded smoothly as school was closed for the summer. Chesterfelt Strongbond is a...

Stop press: See you in court.
February 15, 2006... Facade infil panels for the new Civil Justice Centre in Manchester are to be supplied by Euroclad. In a contract worth more than #400,000, Euroclad's Facades Division will manufacture nearly 8,000 panels for Josef Gartner. The facade...

Stop press: Pointing saves Victorian site.
February 15, 2006... Railway Buildings in Goole, Yorkshire has been repointed using a specialised gun-injected mortar from Easipoint. Demolition of the Victorian buildings seemed likely until York-based Julie Howard Partnership bought the site and won approval...

Stop press: Spotlight offers wrist action.
February 15, 2006... Vivo, the latest spotlight system luminaire from Zumtobel Staff Lighting, imitates the human wrist with its intuitive flexible precision and ergonomic movement. Featuring a three hundred and sixty degree rotational arm, the flexible...

Stop press: Bring outdoors inside.
February 15, 2006... Bringing the outdoors inside, the New India tile collection mimics natural colours and materials and incorporates additional decorative pieces. Intended for use in bathroom settings New India features a natural slate appearance and is...

Stop press: Mortar can take the cold.
February 15, 2006... Specially formulated for highways and general repair work in low temperatures, Tecroc Highway CA1 premium grade mortar can be used in ground temperatures down to just +1oC. A one-part non-shrink mortar, Highway CA1 requires only the...

Stop press: New life for lifeboat house.
February 15, 2006... The walls of Plymouth's Lifeboat House have been treated with Triton's Triproof AQ, a water repellent for use on masonry, brickwork, concrete and renders. The water based formulation is designed to prolong the life of the substrate by...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Tall tales of aluminium.
February 15, 2006... Aluminium windows and doors from Beaufort Secure Design have been specified by Green Horizons Housing for the refurbishment of a 26- storey housing block in north London. The Beaufort aluminium system has replaced high manitenance timber...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Popular at the back and front.
February 15, 2006... Sentinel front and back entrance doors from Therma-Tru Doors have been installed in over 6000 properties owned by Tonbridge and Malling Housing Association (now known as Russet Homes). The doors were specified for their good looks, low...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Controlled observation panels.
February 15, 2006... Hundreds of hospitals and institutions around the world are aiming to improve safety and security for their staff by installing Vision Panels from Vistamatic. Enabling controlled observation, the panels offer the safety of high protection...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Windows make the grade.
February 15, 2006... The pvc-u Diamond Suite from Duraflex has been installed at Abbs Cross School in Hornchurch, Essex. Selected to match the school's existing timber frames, the 70mm Bevelled System windows in a Brilliant White finish were installed in...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: It's time to galvanise.
February 15, 2006... A galvanised steel roof drainage system from Lindab has been installed on the Redlands Estate in Bristol as part of a City Council project to replace life expired gutters, fittings and downpipes. Lindab Rainline offers a natural finish...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Panel sees off vandals.
February 15, 2006... The range of Targha Digital Door Entry panels from BPT has been extended by the introduction of a new stainless steel vandal resistant panel. Designed to work with BPT's 200 and 300 door entry systems, the new panel can display up to eight...

PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING: Paving gets tough.
February 15, 2006... The comprehensive range of reinforced paving available from Charcon is the subject of a new brochure. The company's British Steel reinforced Ultrapave range is ideal for urban pavements footway crossings, shopping precincts and areas...

PREVIEW - GLASSEX 2006: Single rebate style is added.
February 15, 2006... New World Developments will launch its flush-fit range, Monno at this year's show. Following the success of the double rebate Apeer composite doorset, Monno is the single rebate style. It is designed to give specifiers a wider choice for...

PREVIEW - GLASSEX 2006: Well engineered product range.
February 15, 2006... Consistent supporters of the show over the past twenty years, New Dawn finds it provides an ideal opportunity to introduce new products to both existing and potential customers. The company offers a well engineered product range, and now as...

PREVIEW - GLASSEX 2006: Complete conservatory.
February 15, 2006... Glassex will mark the official launch of Rehau's complete conservatory superstructure system - Rehau-Dimension Plus. This is a new complete conservatory superstructure system with proven structural integrity. It combines Rehau pvcu glazed...

PREVIEW - GLASSEX 2006: First time out for roof firm.
February 15, 2006... Specialist conservatory roof glass manufacturer Cervoglass will be exhibiting for the first time in its own right and will be using the show to introduce a range of roof glasses to the market. The easy-clean Cervo Sol and Cervo Sol Bright,...

PREVIEW - GLASSEX 2006: View video of conservatories.
February 15, 2006... Web firm eBuilders - the one behind ConservatoriesOnline.com - is launching a new addition to its web site portfolio. www.ConservatoryVideo.com will present a web-based buyers guide which makes use of the fast spread of broadband that is...

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE: Going down a storm.
February 15, 2006... For a large development of 270 houses and a greyhound stadium at Wallyford in Edinburgh, drainage was a big consideration. It was decided to use Polystorm modular water storage units in a pit 55m long, 28m wide and two metres deep, making...

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE: Broad range of bits.
February 15, 2006... Addition of the Options series of plumbing accessories further extends Hunter Plastics's Plumbers Bits range. The Options range includes products every plumber needs, including nozzles, hoses and connector. It also features a new tundish...

LIGHTING & ELECTRICS: Classic yet mellow.
February 15, 2006... Combining a soft, mellow light with a classic decorative luminair, Garbo is the latest offering from Thorn Lighting. Linked by style, colour and motif, the range enables the designer to take a unified approach to lighting. The range...

LIGHTING & ELECTRICS: Modern unit is weatherproof.
February 15, 2006... To meet demand for weather resistant wiring accessories, Hamilton Litestat has introduced its IP66 socket range. With its clean, modern design, the range includes a single switched 13amp socket and an un-switched 13amp socket. The...

LIGHTING & ELECTRICS: Efficient way to wash walls.
February 15, 2006... For an energy efficient solution to the illumination of walls and other vertical surfaces, Crompton Lighting & Security offers the Moduwall range. Designed for retail and display applications, it also suits offices, where it can improve...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Electric heat in one package.
February 15, 2006... Growing demand for electric central heating boilers and direct unvented hot water storage cylinders has led Heatrae Sadia to develop a`one box' solution. Delivering both full wet central heating and mains pressure unvented hot water from...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Designer rads take to the air.
February 15, 2006... Part of Stelrad's Lifestyle range, the Concord collection comprises four models. With its flat tube design, Concord Plane, Slimline and Vertical create a focal point for any room or office. In contrast, the Lo-Line model is aimed at...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Flexibility brings benefits.
February 15, 2006... Refurbishment works at Tricorn House on Birmingham's Hagley Road have involved installation of AET's Hiross system to provide low energy air conditioning. The Flexible Space system uses a raised access floor only 190mm high, allowing a...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Towel rail oozes style.
February 15, 2006... The JIS Europe Ouse 520 towel rail or radiator is designed for use with open or closed systems and with central heating or electrically fired operation. The slim styling and polished finish of the flat fronted Ouse model from the Sussex...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Better service at Crown Hotel.
February 15, 2006... Finding it difficult to obtain spare parts for its ageing boilers, the Crown Hotel, Weymouth opted to replace the principle boiler. Stokvis Energy Systems provided a solution that improves energy efficiency and reduces carbon emissions. ...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Output choice.
February 15, 2006... Each of Ariston's System A compact high efficiency (condensing) SEDBUCK band A systems boilers offers a choice of 24kW and 30kW outputs. External measurements are just 720 x 390 x 295 mm, except for an additional 60mm depth on the 30kW...

HEATING & VENTILATING: Green blueprint.
February 15, 2006... Roof mounted wind generators, solar panels, water conservation measures and SE Controls' natural ventilation system all help make the Green Building a blueprint for sustainable housing. The natural ventilation system uses 12 sloping and...

FLOORING: Green choice on shop floor.
February 15, 2006... Heavy duty sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor has been specified for the RS McColl retail outlet in Kilwinning, Scotland. The contractors installed subtly shaded colours from the Polyflor Mystique PUR range of non-directionally patterned...

FLOORING: Access to subfloor duct.
February 15, 2006... A continuous run of curved access covers from Howe Green has been installed on the platform at Paddington Station, London, to enable access to the subfloor duct and services. Fabricated from stainless steel, the covers had to be specially...

FLOORING: Anti-fatigue mattings.
February 15, 2006... Introduced by Plastic Extruders, Zed-Land is part of a new range of anti-fatigue mattings which provides a solution for the Trades Union Congress initiative which aims to encourage employers to take steps to improve the health of employees. ...

FLOORING: Oak floors for housing development.
February 15, 2006... Oak floors from Junckers have been specified by St George South London for part of its prestigious Putney Wharf housing development. Six luxurious flats, including four penthouses, have Junckers WideBoard European Oak laid in conjunction...

FLOORING: Vinyl fit for a show house.
February 15, 2006... Specified by Bellway Homes for its high quality, realistic wood effect finish and cost effective pricing, a luxury vinyl floorcovering from the Esteem range by Marley Floors has been installed in the family room of a show house in Great...

FLOORING: Essential guide.
February 15, 2006... The newly-published 2006 edition of the Recommended Adhesives Guide from F Ball is now available in its traditional A4 brochure and A5 spiral-bound booklet form. The free guide lists 5000 adhesive recommendations for floorcoverings from...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Graduating to steel.
February 15, 2006... A sleek stainless steel worktop with integrated sink and drainer from GEC Anderson has been specified for a new graduate centre on the Mile End campus of Queen Mary, University of London. The IS11 sink was specified for the centre, formerly...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Back to wall is popular option.
February 15, 2006... The back-to-wall pan from the Holkham range by Healey & Lord is proving very popular, according to the company. Healey & Lord also supplies a choice of two dual-flush concealed cisterns for the pan. The Macdee Duo Compact cistern - small...

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS: Self-contained shower cubicle.
February 15, 2006... With no tiling or grouting required, the Kinelux self-contained shower cubicle from Saniflo's Kinedo range can be installed in just 90 minutes, claims the company. Specifically designed for house builders, the Kinelux cubicles are...

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY: Featuring the Italian Job.
February 15, 2006... A joint venture between Express Handles and Bosetti Marella has produced new designs of handles and knobs for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and furniture. The ranges, which combine Italian design flare with UK market requirements, are the...

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY: No upkeep for latest hinges.
February 15, 2006... New from Royde & Tucker are two maintenance free, Hi-Load anti-ligature hinges based on the tried and tested R&T H102 and H125 designs. The H102-300 is a triple knuckle butt hinge and is available in grade 316 or 304 stainless steel or...

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY: New hinge.
February 15, 2006... A new hinge developed by Dorma for toughened glass doors offers a double action closing function that brings the door safely back to a zero position, eliminating the need for a floor spring. The mechanism is discreetly integrated within the...

LANDSCAPING: Positive choice for car park.
February 15, 2006... Permeable paving from Cemex has been used to upgrade a Durham University car park, which lies adjacent to a conservation area in a flood plain. Uni-Ecoloc permeable paving units in Natural were selected for the parking bays because they...

LANDSCAPING: Insurance firm bridges a gap.
February 15, 2006... Two steel and timber footbridges have been supplied by HLD as part of the long-term re-design of the grounds at Endsleigh Insurance's headquarters. The two bridges, 8.7 and 5m in length, will span a man-made lake and form the main...

LANDSCAPING: Handcrafted paving materials.
February 15, 2006... Handcrafted paving materials from Blanc de Bierges have retained their popularity in the city centre of Sheffield - the latest project in Norfolk Street involves filling in the access ramp to the old town hall basement and creating a piazza...

LANDSCAPING: Getting a grip on pathways.
February 15, 2006... Some 2500 sq m of Ronadeck Fast Grip XP from Ronacrete has been specified for the pathways and entrance to a prestigious housing development set within 23 acres of parkland. The resin bonded aggregate surface was selected for its natural,...

LANDSCAPING: Exercising restraint.
February 15, 2006... Speed restraints from Berry Systems are being used by West Midlands public transport promoter Centro in its refurbishment programme for park and ride sites. Site~Cop Plus restraints have been fitted at both the entrances and exits to slow...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Steel replica replacement.
February 15, 2006... A member company of the Steel Window Association, West Leigh is near to completing a year long, two phase contract for the replica replacement of old metal windows on a seven-storey block of flats overlooking London's Tottenham Court Road. ...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Bespoke timber doors.
February 15, 2006... Bespoke glazed timber doors and screens from LS Longden have been specified for a 120 year-old Grade II Listed industrial building in East London which has been transformed into modern office space by City North Group. Substantial timber...

DOORS & WINDOWS: Blast resistant glazing.
February 15, 2006... The Powerframe system from Sapa Building Systems has been successfully tested to the new draft European Standard for blast resistant glazing. Powerframe fixed, casement and tilt-before-turn windows were all subjected to a range of tests at...