What's New in Building articles from October 2002

What's New in Building archives from October 2002

Smart solution to a burning issue.
October 14, 2002... Designed to exceed the highest fire safety standards in Europe and the UK, FireSmart roofing system incorporates a special bitumen known as Pyrozenic. The system is formulated from super heated volcanic silicone rock, which has withstood...

Air conditioning can send text messages.
October 14, 2002... Just introduced by Mitsubishi Electric is an air conditioning controller that uses standard internet technology to provide flexible control for multiple split type air conditioning systems. It's so advanced, it will even send you text...

Mortar this than meets the eye.
October 14, 2002... Channel Islands developer Dandara Jersey has used Limebond mortar cement at the Cannon Street social housing development. Limebond, by Buxton Lime Industries, combines the strength of Portland cement with the workability of lime. It can be...

Halfen's merger with Deha.
October 14, 2002... Following Halfen's merger with Deha, the company's expanded range of services, resources and products is detailed in new corporate brochure. Products are grouped under three colour coded headings - concrete (red), facade (green) and...

Tommy does up his own place.
October 14, 2002... TV builder Tommy from the BBC's Ground Force has specified a full encapsulation of Celotex PR foam insulation for the refurbishment of his own Victorian home in Hackney, east London. A builder by trade, Tommy has removed the top two floors...

Sound results.
October 14, 2002... Independent tests have proved that Fermacell's board has the acoustic performance to meet and exceed the standards required by forthcoming part E building regulations. Tests at Sound Research Laboratories in Sudbury showed that when...

Sustainability for students.
October 14, 2002... Sustainability was a key influence on the process for selecting structural and cladding elements for student accommodation at Thornbank Gardens, University of Bath. In choosing Monocouche Monopral Cemrend external render by Weber sbd, the...

Launch of pattern book is quite a relief.
October 14, 2002... Popular relief wallcovering brand Anaglypta is featured in a new pattern book containing 123 samples, including 30 new designs and two new substrates. The book has been designed by Imperial Home Decor Group for easy reference. It is...

Making light of heavily scaled hot water systems.
October 14, 2002... Safe to use with most materials, including a variety of plastic pipework, Fernox DS-3 powerful acid limescale remover dissolves limescale from all types of domestic hot water systems including storage cylinders, immersion heaters, pipework and...

Quick and Easy system from Wirsho.
October 14, 2002... Heralded as a major breakthrough in pipework technology, the Quick and Easy system from Wirsbo is an integrated plumbing system to provide a fast and flexible solution to all UK potable water and heating requirements and incorporates fittings...

Open the Purley gates.
October 14, 2002... In a period of just 15 days from site survey to commissioning, these gates have been installed at a property in Purley. It was all thanks to FAAC's Gate Express service which includes site survey, customer selection of gate style, building,...

Sewer repair without excavation.
October 14, 2002... Introduced by Dyno-Rod is a new drain lining system which has the ability to line bends in pipework without causing folds or wrinkles. Offering a solution to leaking sewer repairs without the need for excavation, Brawoliner is a seamless...

Strong as steel.
October 14, 2002... Harsh environments, the need for long life buildings and the trend towards buildings over three storeys high all contribute to the growth in demand for steel lintels with their extra corrosion resistance, says IG. The company has published...

A breath of new life.
October 14, 2002... Clean air specialist Lifebreath UK - part of Energy Technique - has introduced a heat recovery system for domestic properties. Its patented aluminium heat exchanger core delivers excellent heat transfer rate to minimise heat loss. Working...

Sanibest unit provided.
October 14, 2002... Small bore pumping specialist Saniflo has enabled the Grand Metropolitan Hotel in Blackpool to refurbish its facilities, providing en suite facilities for guests. A Sanibest unit has been provided for all rooms previously lacking toilet...

Heavy duty knives from LS Starrett.
October 14, 2002... Any professional cutting requirement is said to be met with the latest range of ergonomically designed heavy duty knives from LS Starrett Co. Available in fixed blade or retractable versions, the blades have curved die cast handles that are...

Kids in space.
October 14, 2002... Selfridges Kids department on the third floor of the Oxford Street store has just been completed by Withey Contracts in a two-phase, #1.4million fit out. A stipulation by Selfridges meant Withey had to form and compete the Kids are to a...

Less work for plumbers.
October 14, 2002... Saving wear and tear on plumbers is the Tacker, introduced by Plumblines. Designed for fixing pipes in under floor heating systems, the Tacker is operated from a standing position and each clip is fastened by a single press on a waist-high...

Arts centre presents single ply showcase.
October 14, 2002... The roofing of Newcastle's Baltic Centre for contemporary arts was a tricky project, but one which has highlighted the flexibility of Sarnafil's single ply roofing system. Virtually gutted during refurbishment, leaving only the outside...

Cavity closer up to the test.
October 14, 2002... One of the first major trials of HW Systems' FrameFast Bay cavity closer and window acceptors by a national housebuilder is in progress in Clapham, Bedfordshire. The trial is being undertaken to measure the bay's effectiveness in...

New look for east end.
October 14, 2002... Eye catching Booth House residential development has been refurbished using Reynaers products. Originally built in the 1960s, the building needed major attention to the exterior, while leaving as much off the internal character as possible...

Heat with no hassle.
October 14, 2002... Extensions and conservatories can be heated without disruption to the existing central system using a newly introduced system from Polypipe Building Products. The Polyplumb zonal regulation unit (ZRU) allows rooms up to 25sq m to be...

Lightweight safe beats fire and theft.
October 14, 2002... Lightweight construction makes the Euro Grade range of safes suitable for both domestic and commercial use, reports Securikey. The safes complement the existing range of free standing safes from Securikey, and are manufactured and tested to...

Risk of cracking at corner joints.
October 14, 2002... Risk of cracking at corner joints is significantly reduced by the Thin- coat angle bead from Expamet Building Products. Designed with one leg 20mm wide and the other 30mm wide, the bead can be used with al plasterboards up to 15mm thick and...

Cordless cost cutter.
October 14, 2002... Latest kit from ITW Construction Products saves the craftsman the cost of buying another nailer. It allows the Paslode Impulse IM250 mk11 cordless finish tool to convert from 16-gauge to 14-gauge. The kit comprises a special nose piece...

Box ends made easy.
October 14, 2002... Vacuum formed box ends from Swish Building Products are designed to make on-site construction simpler. They provide a one-piece cover for the joint area between the bargeboard and fascia. Made of colour matched 1.5mm pvc, box ends are...

Stylish screed.
October 14, 2002... Part of the refurbishment of fashion retailer Burberry's Knightsbridge store in London has involved installation of American stone flooring in high profile areas. Before this could be done the sub-floor had to be replaced with a quick-...

New star goes out on the tiles.
October 14, 2002... Newest star of the Desso carpet tile range is Escocapella, designed for the contract market. The low level loop pile carpet tile offers hardwearing performance and a palette of 12 colours. Strong accents feature complementing and...

Natural look grout.
October 14, 2002... Designed to complement natural stone tiles, Ardurit and Ardu-Flex grout ranges now include sandstone, limestone and ivory colours. Ardurit C2 sandstone is a cement based grout for walls and floors indoors and out, and is suitable for joints...

Ten times life, twice the speed.
October 14, 2002... For materials such as concrete screed and marble, Hilti DG150 grinding system is claimed to offer 10 times the life expectancy of conventional grinders and twice the removal rate. The hand-held grinder is attached to a powerful vacuum...

Jeld-Wen detachable banisters.
October 14, 2002... Homeowners on the move will find it easier to shift heavy items up and down stairs now Jeld-Wen offers staircases with detachable banisters and newel posts. Easily accessible bolts secure the newel to the rise, and newel and banisters can...

Fasteners for hygiene areas.
October 14, 2002... Anti-bacterial fasteners from SEAC are designed for sanitary and hygienic applications. Called Polytops. the range includes rivets, screws, socket drive screws and pins, all with an injection moulded polymer head. The head eliminates dirt...

Handcrafted paving slabs and copings.
October 14, 2002... Handcrafted paving slabs and copings by Blanc de Bierges have been used to create large hexagonal planters for the courtyard of an office development in Milton Road, Cambridge. The courtyard is an elongated hexagonal shape and the planters...

Rainscreen support.
October 14, 2002... Rainscreen cladding support specialist Eurofox Engineering offers a wide range of systems enabling virtually any facade material to be used in fully ventilated applications. Support systems can be used with cladding materials such as...

Stylish floor stands tough treatment.
October 14, 2002... Part of Alloc's Home range, country Oak wood floor will stand up to extremely tough treatment. Its hard wood fibre core gives superior impact resistance. Each section of floor clips to its neighbour, so no glue is needed. Underlay is...

Design options for balustrading.
October 14, 2002... Various design options for stainless steel balustrading are now available following the launch of the Techbar range from Neaco. Components include offset glass infill, offset top rails with multi- rails or glass, and a choice of tapered or...

Floor comfort.
October 14, 2002... Now available from Even Heat is an underfloor heating system that is purpose designed for creating independent heating systems for individual rooms. The TOG system works with all kinds of floor finishes including wood, carpet and vinyl as...

Keeping the heat on.
October 14, 2002... Finrad perimeter and trench heating from Waterloo Air Management have been installed at the Millennium Point Project in Birmingham. The perimeter and trench heaters were installed throughout five floors, to provide continuous runs of...

Props with a punch.
October 14, 2002... With 70% more pressure from the same space, the TurboProp fan from Vent- Axia is compact and powerful. The unit is designed to fit into the same duct space as a conventional long-cased axial fan and incorporates a pair of matched...

Rail luxury.
October 14, 2002... Offering a contemporary style for any bathroom or kitchen, the Imperia range of heated towel rails from Imperial Towel Rails comes in a choice of two styles and four sizes. The Classic rail has straight uninterrupted lines and the Curvo...

Reliable, fuel-efficient heat source.
October 14, 2002... Capable of generating copious amounts of hot water, the CFB Unimat Water heating Boiler from Controlled Flame Boilers can provide a fuel - efficient source of heat for both space and water heating applications. Compact and easy to install...

High efficiency.
October 14, 2002... The 30sxi, 30kW high efficiency condensing system boiler from Glow Worm has achieved SEDBUK A, the highest energy efficiency rating possible and has also gained a NOx 5 rating for emissions. The unit is easy to install very reliable and...

Fans for wide ranging duties.
October 14, 2002... Elta Fans is now targeting the domestic ventilation market with a product range that comprises ten categories and more than a hundred product variations. The Domestic and Commercial range features a selection of commercial axial units. SAX...

Water heaters in wider range of ouputs.
October 14, 2002... Following the launch of the ADM135, AO Smith can now offer ADM gas fired water heaters with outputs up to 135kW. This latest model has a storage capacity of 253litre and recovery through delta T of 50 degrees C, equating to a potential flow...

Potterton Commercial increases output of boiler.
October 14, 2002... Potterton Commercial has increased the output of the Compact A boiler to an efficiency of 90.7% (net), 81.7% (gross), with a single maximum single application output of 116kW, rising to 464kW was a modular system. Copyright: CMP...

Smoke identifies air movement in systems.
October 14, 2002... Lightweight and easy to use, the Draeger Flow Check air current indicator produces a harmless cloud of smoke which can then be used to identify sight air movements in any heating and ventilation application. Battery powered and able to make...

Clean modern fireplace surrounded by steel.
October 14, 2002... Two models have been added to the range of gas and electric fires from Verine. The surrounds are in brushed stainless steel, built in one unit. The Quartz unit fits into a hole in the wall and uses specially developed logs to replicate Oak...

Mini-fan casing looking good.
October 14, 2002... The range of mini-fans introduced by Helios has attractive casings, designed to fit in with every decor. The range includes a compact, quiet fan unit offering high flow and low noise through low resistances. The casing gives no view of the...

A form of central heating.
October 14, 2002... Providing three innovative product ranges, Firepower are offering a contemporary choice of fireplaces from various European designers. Kephren is a classic pyramid shape from Arkianne that is intended to sit in the centre of the room. There...

Bespoke comfort.
October 14, 2002... Caradon Complete is now available from Stelrad and Ideal and includes underfloor heating. Stelrad radiators and Ideal boilers. The bespoke service offers fully specified systems offering a mix of products to meet the aesthetic requirements...

Unvented solution.
October 14, 2002... Good hot water performance and ultra-rapid recovery are features of the Accolade Plus unvented mains pressure cylinder packaged solution from Gledhill Water Storage. Easy to install, the system can provide water for powerful mains pressure...

Easy fit boiler.
October 14, 2002... To make the fitting and servicing of oil-fired boilers easier, GAH Thermecon has introduced a number of useful features. A 45 degrees angle access plate across the top and front of the water jacket provides greater access for cleaning,...

Cool air from the loft.
October 14, 2002... A loft-mounted air conditioning unit has been introduced by Addvent, that is designed for a single room. The compact, self-contained cooling unit fits into the loft or a convenient space above the serviced area. Ducting is routed to and...

Value for money on the gate.
October 14, 2002... Said to offer unrivalled performance standards at great value for money, the Nupi 66 electro-hydraulic `on-the-gate' automation kit has been launched by BPT Automation. The system is designed for use with swing gates of up to 2.3metres in...

Gaining access to security market.
October 14, 2002... Intending to make its presence felt in the access control market, Texas Instruments Frequency Identification Systems has launched its new range of 13.56 MHz RFID card and reader systems designed specifically for access control and security...

Offering easy access and exit for patients.
October 14, 2002... Greatly improving access and exit to the physiotherapy department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are Astro Fold doors from IR Dor-O-Matic. The hospital, part of the Kings Lynn and Wisbech NHS Trust, has specified more than ten doorsets...

Access control system launched.
October 14, 2002... A single door access control system for up to 500 users, the IXP 100 has been launched by Impro Access Control, and is designed for small to medium sized residential, commercial and industrial premises. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

X-tra Bolt launched.
October 14, 2002... Quick and easy to fit, the X-tra Bolt has been launched by Nico Manufacturing to provide additional security to u-pvc or timber windows. The device is manufactured from heavy gauge steel (2.3m) and plated for an attractive, long-life...

Special fixing for alarms.
October 14, 2002... Launched by Kidde Fyrnetics is a new range of hard wired residential smoke and heat alarms with a unique fixing system which is guaranteed for 10 years. Developed specifically for the UK housing market, the Slick range of fast-fit,...

New standard in firestop design.
October 14, 2002... Claimed to be raising the standard in firestop design for pipes and cables, the CP 680 cast-in firestop device has been launched by Hilti. Protecting against fire, smoke and water, the device is made to be cast in and so reduce the risks...

System sees off axe-wielders.
October 14, 2002... Thieves wielding an axe were forced to flee empty-handed from a Building Society in Stockport when staff activated the Safetell fast- rising security screens, and the intruders were faced by a solid wall of bullet resistant metal screening. ...

Easy access.
October 14, 2002... The range of access control and door entry Audio and Video Kits from Videx has been extended by the introduction of the new Smart Kit which is suitable for smaller businesses and domestic applications. Requiring only four wires (five for...

Smart locking solution.
October 14, 2002... Launched by Dom Nemef Corbin, the Dom ELS is an intelligent live locking system which can be expanded to unlimited size. The on-line system replaces keys with programmable transponders, although it can be combined with off-line control....

New installations watched with interest.
October 14, 2002... Screens and counters from Chubb have been installed as part of the refurbishment of the Finchfield branch of the Staffordshire Building Society, Wolverhampton. The new fittings have helped to improve the ergonomics of the branch's banking...

Soft Landing fall arrest system.
October 14, 2002... Said to convert most building areas into a safe zone, the Soft Landing fall arrest system has been launched by MITIE Generation. Utilising specially designed bags, the system has a wide variety of uses: it can be used to protect workers...

Sparky dialogue but no flames on Corrie.
October 14, 2002... Here we are: a genuine excuse to watch Coronation Street tonight, and look out for the latest star, Hochiki. The company's secure and proven Enhanced System Protocol (ESP) with a complementary ESP-compliant product range (ASX) certified by...

Just what the doctor ordered.
October 14, 2002... Almost 600 linear metres of Isowool sleeved Cavity Fire Barriers from British Gypsum-Isover have been used in the construction of the new #3.5 million Erith Health Centre in Bexley, Kent. Fully flanged as standard, the glass mineral wool...

Central lock facility.
October 14, 2002... Introduced by Laird Security Hardware is a `central locking' facility for the windows and doors in new domestic properties. Saracen Central Locking features a two tier locking system with a conventional first lock and pneumatically powered...

Economy fence line turnstile.
October 14, 2002... Launched by Clarke Instruments is an economy fence line turnstile said to compete with low cost imports, but offering Clarke's high standards of manufacture. The 90 and 120 degree units can be supplied with straight or hooped bars and are...

Spot the Ball.
October 14, 2002... Products from F Ball have been specified for a 9250 sq m flooring installation at the regional headquarters of a world leader in electronics manufacturing services. Carried out in phases, the installation involves shotblasting the existing...

Structural steelwork is right on time.
October 14, 2002... Over 90 tonnes of UltraBEAM floor beams from Structural Sections have been used to construct a four-deck mezzanine floor in a multi-level 13,000 sq m facility in Dartford for storage and distribution company Davies Turner. The UltraBEAM...

Good for wood.
October 14, 2002... The wood flooring range from Bauwerk Parkett has been extended to include Solopark, a full-area bonding strip parquet for a wide range of commercial and housing applications. Available in four wood species, Solopark is supplied in a strip...

Imaginative flooring.
October 14, 2002... Products from the X Floors range by Marley Floors has helped to create an attractive, welcoming shopping environment for the whole family at the new Barnet Hill Garden Centre. X FLOORS comes in a range of existing designs but specifiers are...

Flooring system from Altro.
October 14, 2002... A polyurethane resin flooring system from Altro has provided a hardwearing, easy to clean solution for a production area at Penguin Confectionery in Carlisle. The resin system was installed during a planned shutdown period, following...

Carpet tiles from Desso.
October 14, 2002... Carpet tiles from Desso have helped to create a sumptuous and welcoming atmosphere in the bar and restaurant area of the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds, which is undergoing phased refurbishment. Vitae Aetis tiles feature a labyrinth of...

Custom designed graphics carpets.
October 14, 2002... Some 3000 sq m of custom designed graphics carpets have been supplied by ICC (International Contract Carpets) for all the bedrooms of the #10 million new build Brooklands Hotel in Barnsley. Chosen in a selection of small geometric patterns,...

Anti-slip floor stays natural.
October 14, 2002... Broughton Moor natural stone with a Water Jet finish from Burlington has been specified for the atria and public and staff entrance areas of seven new contemporary office buildings at BP International's Sunbury- on-Thames site. The Water...

Low maintenance for college flooring.
October 14, 2002... Selected for ease of maintenance, almost 1000 sq m of Expona wood effect luxury vinyl plank and Mystique PUR heavy duty sheet vinyl floorcoverings from Polyflor have been installed in dining areas and on staircases at Newcastle College in...

Transformation of 19th century school.
October 14, 2002... Entrance flooring from C/S Group has helped to transform a mid- nineteenth century listed boys' school into a more modern teaching environment. The old Leeds Grammar School, now home to Leeds University Business School, has undergone a...

Entrance matting from Plastic Extruders.
October 14, 2002... Entrance matting from Plastic Extruders has been specified for the two main entrances of Cheltenham's new Gloscat College of Technology. The Frontrunner Plus entrance matting system, available in 75 colour combinations, comprises a grid of...

Daniel Platt floor tiles range.
October 14, 2002... A variety of products from the Daniel Platt floor tiles range have provided a hard-wearing, low maintenance solution for Ruthin Gaol in North Wales, now a major tourist attraction. The company's Ferrolite tiles and natural clay quarry tiles...

Making an entrance.
October 14, 2002... The architectural facade of Heron Development's Wigmore Street premises was supplied and installed by Optima. The single glazed facade extends from the ground floor up to the first floor with glazed double automatic doors. From the basement...

Opaque laminate.
October 14, 2002... Now available from Formica is the Transparency and Reflection range of laminates. The Creastyle collection is suitable for wall linings, doors, cubicles cupboards and worktops. Intriguing textures further enhance the visual and sensory depth of...

Latest addition to Gypframe range.
October 14, 2002... Introducing the latest addition to its Gypframe metal components range, British Gypsum has developed the GFT 1 Fixing `T' which strengthens and provides fire protection to horizontal wall joints and partitions higher than one board. Able to...