What's New in Building articles from June 2002

What's New in Building archives from June 2002

First insulation to offer CE marking approval.(Advertising)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Factory-made building products from Rockwool have included CE Marking from 15 May 2002. These are the first ever factory-made thermal insulation products to be labelled with the CE Mark. Winning the coveted mark is the result of high...

Portal frame lets you get big ideas.(Ultraspan system)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Realisation and construction of large-scale conservatories and glazed structures is easier with a new generation aluminium portal frame system from Ultraspan, commercial division of the Ultraframe Group. The system increases the potential...

Waterproof decking system.(Gripdeck from Don Construction Products used at GlaxoSmithKline headquarters)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Don Construction Products' waterproof decking system, Gripdeck, has been used on the multi-storey car park serving GlaxoSmithKline's new #300m HQ in Brentford, West London. Specified by RHWL Architects, Gripdeck was the most cost-effective...

Ceiling could help boost productivity.(Armstrong Ceilings)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Until now, ceiling systems passively absorbed noise, hid services and covered the plenum space. With the launch of i-ceilings by Armstrong, all that is set to change. The sound panels alow you to reproduce background and foreground music,...

CD addresses burning issue.(information from Pilkington PLC)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... With its Glass in Fire CPD on CD Rom, Pilkington offers a RIBA approved self-learning CPD. The presentation has already proved successful when run as a seminar and, in its new self-learning format, will enable all architects to have access...

Off the blocks.(Charcon's new factory at Burton upon Trent)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping business of Aggregate Industries, has opened a new concrete block paving factory near Burton upon Trent to meet growing demand for paving products in the commercial and domestic markets. It was...

Fashion statement.(Armourcoat plasters used in Donna Karan store)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Polished plasters by Armourcoat, the art of Zen and the chic designs of Donna Karan have been combined in the Donna Karan Collection flagship store in New York. It is not the first time Donna Karan has opted for Armourcoat. The first was...

New concept in heating.(Jaga Heating Products)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Constant controlled output, a reaction time three times faster than that of conventional radiators and energy saving of 10% compared to steel panel radiators are key benefits offered by LowH20 heating solutions from Jaga Heating Products. ...

Decking software.(from Arbordeck)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Decking software from Arbordeck allows specifiers to supply site measurements and receive a selection of deck designs and costings to choose from. The 20:20 software creates bespoke project designs on a three- dimensional program,...

Get connected.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Specifying timber-to-timber and timber-to-masonry connectors has been made more straightforward thanks to the publication of a new catalogue from Simpson Strong-Tie. The complete range of connector products is displayed in an `easy-to-...

Safety is focus of campaign.
June 11, 2002... Ian Whittingham is helping Safesite in its Working Well Together campaign to raise awareness of safety when working at height. Ian, a roofer, broke his back in a fall through a fragile roof and is now confined to a wheelchair. `I want...

Safe up top.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Complying with all relevant European safety standards, Kee Klamp's KeeGuard modular system features fewer and lighter components than previous systems for quicker, easier and more cost effective installation. Aesthetics have also been...

Brochure available.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... A brochure on Nilvent, the new generation breathable membrane for unventilated pitched roofs recently launched by Kingspan Insulation, is now available. The non-microporous breathable membrane is easy and clean to install, and does not...

Special curved lintels.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Special curved in plan lintels have been designed and made by IG to provide support over openings in the walls of West Bromwich Albion's new East Stand. The external facade of the stand features a 140mm thick inner leaf of blockwork, a...

Keeping the carp warm.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Ease of installation and servicing, reliability and all round performance were the overriding features which led to the use of Saunier Duval's SD30e system boiler to heat a 4,000 gallon Koi carp pond. Pond owner Graeme Robb, chairman of the...

Copper on the beat in London.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... A dramatic series of copper green Kalzip standing seam roofs features on a new riverside development in central London. St George Wharf uses Kalzip aluminium standing seam for the striking `gull wing' roofs on top of two towers. The...

Guidance on part L and part J.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Kingspan Insulated Panels has launched a guide to help designers and contractors face up to the new energy efficiency measures now in place under the latest Building Regulations - Part L2 (England and Wales) and Part J (Scotland). Approved...

A first for windows.(advertising)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... First pvcu window profile extrusion company in the UK to gain the Secured by Design licence holder status is WHS Halo. This means that the company's window systems pass standards and tests nominated by the police service as `Police...

Copper goes to college.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Copper roofing and cladding dominates a recently completed lakeside pavilion on the University of Nottingham's Park Campus, which has just received a Civic Trust Award. Different elements of the building are expressed externally with a...

Tanks very much.
June 11, 2002... GRP tank design and manufacture specialist Conder is making new investments at its manufacturing plant, already the largest automated facility in Europe. AutoCAD support is now online for specifiers and contractors. Further products are...

No more smoke.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Tornex systems fully contain cigarette smoke and eliminate drifting smoke. Following a successful test period, BAA has now installed Tornex units in terminal two at Heathrow airport. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Software goes down the drain.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Following close consultation with customers, Dyno-Rod has introduced a new way of reporting its CCTV survey results via WinCan software. Through WinCan, survey findings can be presented in a logical and consistent format, saving time and...

Get it right the thirteenth time.(Ibstock Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Brick manufacturer Ibstock has launched its 13th guidance note entitled: `Plinths and Corbels Using Clay Bricks'. The `Get it Right' series, offers a comprehensive range of pocket-sized literature aimed at small builders and self builders....

Taps defeat vandals.(Geberit electronic tap)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 11, 2002... Two new taps designed for public washroom use have been introduced by Geberit. They ensure efficient use of water as well as vandal resistance. The Geberit electronic tap has been redesigned to reflect modern bathroom trends and operates...

Neat solution for roof ventilation.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Designed using computer modelling, Forticrete Roofing Products' latest in-line ventilation tile provides a neat solution. The vent tile provides roofspace ventilation and soiled air venting when used with Gemini, Minislate and Rivenslate...

Getting the all glazed look.(advertising)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Easyfix dry fix system is, as the name implies, an easy dry fix method of building internal glass block walls. Glass Block Technology says the system is quick to build into a strong wall that gives an `all glass look' Expansion and...

It's a Platonic thing.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Latest offering from the Platonic Fireplace Company is Firestrata, architect Henry Harrison's development of his minimalist fireplace theme. A heat resistant glass panel is bolted across a raw opening. From the concealed burner, flames lick...

Formable wood goes on show.(advertising)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... At Interbuild, BLP will introduce a formable wood which can be heated and flexed into curves, bent to very tight radii and even tied in a knot. Thermaflex is a multi-layered, veneer based real wood which can be supplied as straight...

Burr veneered doors.(from JB Kind)(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Adding to its extensive door portfolio, JB Kind has introduced a collection of individual burr veneered doors, ideally suited to a traditional or Mediterranean style property. Oak and walnut veneers are offered on an engineered timber core,...

Safe at home and in work.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Fire resistant, free standing safes offer a high degree of protection for computer media in both the home and office environments. Two sizes of data vault from Securikey are suitable for safe storage of all computer media. They also provide...

Special outlet will make you see red.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... To identify a single power outlet for special equipment, or to designate a particular supply, MK Electric has introduced a red single gang switch socket outlet. It joins the Logic Plus switch range, which already includes red two- gang...

Ann Summers gets dressed up.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... The new Surrey headquarters of lingerie and erotica specialist Ann Summers owes its attractive appearance to Luxalon Total Wall insulated cladding and glazing. The Hunter Douglas system combines Luxalon bi-modular sandwich wall and...

Scaffolding withstands high winds.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... When the Cristo Rei monument in Lisbon, Portugal was scheduled for a four month clean-up, the authorities selected the Peri UP scaffolding system to provide a safe working platform. With its sloping plinth walls, the structure provided a...

Quick dry for floor coating.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Two new durable floor coatings have been introduced by Jotun Paints (Europe). Jotafloor Rapid Dry is a fast drying, glossy modified alkyd, while Topcoat is a two-pack epoxy coating for areas subject to really heavy wear. Rapid Dry is...

Cold fill pressure maintained.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Latest Econopress I and II units from Stokvis pump water into systems to maintain initial `cold fill' pressure in sealed heating or chilled water systems. Modules are available in fully packaged form with auto air vents included as...

Wave hits the walls.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Two distinctive architectural wall profiles, Wave (WV) and Mini-Micro (MM), are now being produced by Kingspan Insulated Panels. They complement existing Optimo, MR, EB and FL finishes, and reflect the demands of modern design and...

Hickory handles.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Round billets of prime Mississippi hickory are sourced from the US to produce Rollins Group's hand crafted wooden tool handles. Hickory has long, fine grain that absorbs shock loads without splitting and makes an ideal handle for striking...

Conductive adhesive.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... Just out from F Ball & Co is Styccobond F57, a conductive flooring adhesive which is light coloured for clean applications. It has a longer open time and more grab when installing conductive or anti-static floors. Copyright: CMP...

A splash of pure luxury.(Brief Article)
June 11, 2002... When the designers of Clarence House luxury apartments in Milton Keynes wanted to add a splash of luxury they chose Blanc hydromassage shower columns. Main and en-suite bathrooms in each four-bed apartment feature Aquadouche with seat. ...

Improved Access Pipe.(Blucher UK Europipe; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... One of the latest additions to the Blucher UK Europipe range is the improved Access Pipe, with its hinged door for ease of entry. Its smooth internal bore ensures minimum flow disruption for above ground soil, waste and rainwater drainage...

Frameless glass doors.(Tempo; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Tempo frameless glass doors come in sizes up to 3m high and 1.5m wide, allowing design freedom. Used with HansenGlass Thermospan structural glazing, Tempo can incorporate FortPlus heat soaked toughened glass in 10-19mm thicknesses. ...

The heat is off.(Levolux solar shading; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Solar shading over large spans can be achieved without obscuring the view for a building's occupants, using Matrix XL from Levolux. The off-the-shelf brise soleil system is strong yet lightweight and offers five types of support arm and...

Garage has the power.(Garo electric power units; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Launched by Garo, the aptly named range of Garage Units have been designed to provide light and power to garages, and also sheds, summerhouses, outhouses, stables or any location remote from the main distribution source where independent...

Refurbishment for old offices.(CA Building Products roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The MR-24 standing seam roof system from CA Building Products has been used in the prestigious Bankside Central refurbishment project in south London, which has transformed a dilapidated office block in Southwark into 40,000 sq ft of prime...

Guardrail ensures safe access to hotel roof.(advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The System 2000 cantilever guardrail system from Safesite has been installed at the Hilton Manchester Airport to enable maintenance work on the roof to be carried out in safety. The free standing System 2000 provides a permanent solution...

Low maintenance for whole roofline.(Kestrel roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... White pvc-ue soffits and fascias from Kestrel have been specified for a new Thomas Mitchell Homes development in Fite for their durable and practical properties. The low maintenance products are available in a range of colours and finishes...

Roof system withstands harsh weather.(Pittsburgh Corning Foamglas Readyboard roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The Foamglas Readyboard roof system from Pittsburgh Corning was used for the recent construction of the UCC Sports Complex in Mardyke, Cork. The system will withstand harsh weather that the coastal area experiences as well as the humid...

No trouble up top for ten year old roof.(Callenders roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The Profile Plus insulating and weatherproofed roof system from Callenders which was installed more than a decade ago at Northampton College in Northampton, has proved exceptionally durable and has recently won the contractors Boothville...

Single ply by design.(Flag UK roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Now available from Flag UK is an interactive CD offering comprehensive information for the design and specification of its single ply roofing products. The CD, which is claimed to be the most advanced in the single ply roofing industry,...

Lizard has a home.(Plastmo Everlite pvc-u roof panels; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Everlite pvc-u roof panels from Plastmo have been used to form the roof covering to Chester Zoo's new Islands in Danger environmental theme attraction, which houses the rare Komodo Dragon, the largest lizard in the world, as well as several...

Top of the class.(Rigidal Ziplok roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Two schools in Worcestershire have recently benefitted from a Rigidal Ziplok plain mill stucco aluminium standing seam roofing system. At Norton Juxta school, a wave formed roof has been used to create a very distinctive new look for a new...

Flat roof refurbished.(Anderson Waterproofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The flat roof of a 12-storey office block in Barking, Essex, has been refurbished using the Profiles Solo high performance composite roofing membrane from Anderson Waterproofing. A total of 700 sq m of the system was used to complete the...

Latest addition to interlocking slate range.(Marley Roofing Products ; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Adding to an already impressive portfolio, Marley Roofing Products has launched the Edgemere slate. The latest addition to the company's interlocking slate range boasts a thin leading edge, lightness in weight and ease of installation. ...

Pitched system goes flat out for conversion.(Cover Structure roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The Coverstructure flat to pitched roof conversion system developed by Cover Structure has been specified by Wakefield Council for a 1960s built three-storey block of flats. Due to structural movement, the original waterproofing to the flat...

Remake for school.(Tufftile Roofing tiles; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Roofing tiles from Tufftile have been used to re-roof two blocks of a Victorian school building in Bolton, covering an area of 1,500sq m with many complex hips and valleys. The Tufftile system was specified primarily for its very high level...

Green roof system.(International Construction Bureau EvaGreen; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Launched by ICB (International Construction Bureau), the EvaGreen green roof system incorporates every single component for extensive and intensive green roof specifications, including ICB's Evalastic membrane which is chlorine, halogen and...

Rooflights for Homebase.(Brett Martin rooflights; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Approximately 1000m of double skin GRP Multivault rooflights from Brett Martin have been incorporated in the curving roof of a new out-of-town Homebase store, built in a brown field Basingstoke site. The rooflights were selected as the most...

Rafter ventilator range.(Glidevale; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The RV rafter ventilator range from Glidevale has been relaunched to include cross-strengthening ribs. The ribs prevent underlay from sagging and blocking the airflow, and enable the trays, designed to fit standard rafter centres, to be cut...

Museum membrane.(Proctor roofing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... A triple laminate spunboard polypropylene breather membrane from Proctor was specified during the recent refurbishment of Wrexham Museum. The contractors were faced with the challenge of re-roofing the listing building with the existing...

Rooflights are site-assembled.(Hartington Conway; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The new range of U-value rooflights from Hartington Conway is said to provide the simplest and most cost-effective solution to Building Regs. Part L2 for site-assembled roofing systems. The triple-skin HeatShield is very easy to install,...

Tesco deadline is met.(Ward Topdeck roofing panels; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... New Topdeck insulated membrane roof panels from Ward have been used for the main roof area of a new Tesco supermarket at Glanford Park in Scunthorpe, specified for the company's ability to meet very tight deadlines and deliver high quality...

Ideal roofing solution.(Sarnafil ; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Teamwork has paid off for the refurbishment of the Kirklees Creative Media Centre, where Sarnafil, the client, the architect and contractor worked together to come up with the ideal roofing solution. The building has a lot of roof detail...

Flat roof replaced.(Swish Building Products; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Specified by Bristol City Council as part of a housing regeneration project, pvc-ue roofline from Swish Building Products has helped to improve the aesthetics and prolong the life of an unusual block of 1950s flats. The leaking flat roof...

Heritage in zinc.(Keybemo zinc standing seam roofing ; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Launched by Keybemo is a new range of zinc standing seam roofing in a range of finishes including slate grey. Zinc can be curved to various radii and is extremely durable. Imitating the colour of slate, it is also a good choice for...

Pre-mixed universal filler is designed for interior use.(Zinsser Ready Patch Lite; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Developed by Zinsser specifically for interior use, Ready Patch Lite pre-mixed universal filler is formulated to fill cracks and holes in concrete, plasterboard, masonry, paint, plaster and wood. Very fast drying and easy to prime, Ready...

Proven product looks to future.(Delvemade Seamsil sealant; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Manufactured by Delvemade, Seamsil has a track record of almost a decade for the treatment of cut edge peel back and lap joint corrosion on pvc coated profile steel roof and wall cladding. The manufacturers have now addressed the idea of...

Range of fire protection products.(Brett Building Materials; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The Exton range of combination fire and acoustic foams is now available through Brett Building Materials, the appointed national stockist. The range of fire protection and acoustic engineering products includes EX240 and EX120 which offer...

Re-launched adhesive.(Sealocrete Quickflex Tile Adhesive ; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The Quickflex Tile Adhesive product from Sealocrete has been further developed for applications to timber surfaces. The re-launched adhesive allows ceramic, quarry and pvc tiles to be placed directly on to timber surfaces, including...

Sealing tape.(Compriband; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Launched by Compriband, Flexible Window Foil perimeter sealing tape complies with Part L of Building Regs. by combining highly effective air and vapour barrier properties with the ability to accommodate joint movement. Copyright: CMP...

Latest adhesive for floorcoverings.(Tremco; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... The latest adhesive for the installation of floorcoverings to be launched by Tremco is ideal for damp environments such as kitchens and bathrooms. The formulation of Treadfast Tretothane ensures that the finished installation will be...

Silicone sponge profiles provide excellent sealing.(Silicone Fabrication Services; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Silicone sponge profiles from Silicone Fabrication Services are now available in an expanded range of shapes to provide excellent sealing against even weak substrates, and with lower closure forces as they are softer than normal silicone...

Now sealing and flashing is on a roll.(Seal Strip; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Suitable for a wide range of roofing applications, including the sealing and flashing of conservatories, porches, roof skirtings, parapet joints and rooflights, Webseal Flash & Seal Tape is available from Seal Strip. Supplied in 10m rolls...

Solvent-free solution for panels.(Adshead Ratcliffe; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... A new water-based panel adhesive launched by Adshead Ratcliffe is said to be ideal for bonding panels, covings, skirting boards and other similar surfaces. The one-part solvent-free adhesive, which is applied using an Adshead Ratcliffe...

Adhesive is forever tacky.(F. Ball Styccobond F46 ; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Developed by F Ball Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive can be used when non-absorbent surfaces such as power-floated screeds and waterproof surface membranes hinder the use of traditional floor adhesives. The solvent-free...

Flashing Tape.(Hodgsons Sealants; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Heralded as the modern alternative to lead for sealing the joint between conservatories and brickwork, Foilband Butyl Flashing Tape has been introduced by Hodgsons Sealants. Offering excellent adhesion, Foilband provides a durable seal to...

Clean bill of health.(Kingspan Phenolic wall insulation; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Phenolic wall insulation products from Kingspan have been specified for the new 360-bed state of the art Hairmyres District General Hospital at East Kilbride. Kooltherm insulation boards were chosen for all three floors of the hospital...

Insulation range.(Knauf Alcopor; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Among the new products in the Crown insulation range being unveiled by Knauf Alcopor at this year's Interbuild is the new Breather Membrane system, a vapour permeable roof underlay designed to easily exceed the requirements for vapour...

Insulating membrane breathes new life into market.(YBS Insulation Breather-Foil FR; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... New from YBS Insulation, Breather-Foil FR has been developed in response to the increasingly stringent standards of thermal insulation demanded by Building Regulations Part L 2002 (Part J in Scotland). Meeting all the new U-values required...

Floor insulation.(Kay-Metzeler; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Offering a solution to meet the new Part L (Part J in Scotland) Building Regulations which require thicknesses from 80 to 150mm (formerly 40 or 50mm), KAY-CEL EPS 70 Flooring from Kay-Metzeler is readily available. The floor insulation can...

Environmentally friendly insulation.(CCL Veloduct; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... An environmentally friendly solution to the requirement for structural insulation where rectangular ducts are supported on overhead hangars and brackets is offered by CCL Veloduct with its Tecstrip Flat Phenolic Insulating Strip, which also...

Sheet membrane in distribution deal.(Brett Building Materials Euroseal T Lock; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Available from Brett Building Materials, in its role of exclusive UK distributors of the Euro Polymer range of polymer products is new Euroseal T Lock membrane, which enables single product, continuous protection for tanking below ground...

Damp proofed after a century.(Dampcoursing; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... A recent project undertaken by Dampcoursing was the provision of a DPC for all the internal walls and external walls of a one hundred year-old property being converted into flats. Some of the walls were cavity and others of solid...

Fullham pools well sealed.(David Ball Group; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Products from David Ball Group have been specified for the Fulham Pools design and build project, undertaken by AMEC for leisure centre specialists Holmes Place, and incorporating three pools. The concrete mix design for the floor, walls,...

System helps keep riverside project dry.(Stirling Lloyd waterproof membrane; advertisement)
June 11, 2002... Manufactured by Stirling Lloyd, Integritank waterproof membrane has been specified for two prestigious developments of apartments, shops and restaurants in south London. The developments, in Wandsworth and Vauxhall, also incorporate...