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Striking design realised with
Kingspan TEK
The Kingspan TEK Building System
has helped to alleviate the
pressure on an iconic build in
Lewes, East Sussex, as featured on
Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
The plot on which to build the
home, dubbed ‘The Gateway to
Lewes,’ was a mere 11m wide. In
order to realise this adventurous
aesthetic on such a narrow plot,
the Kingspan TEK Building System
was specified by Peter Carter,
Director of Myriad Construction.
The System comprises of SIPs,
which can be pre-cut to each project’s specification.
Both the Kingspan TEK Cladding Panel and Kingspan TEK Building
System panels are now available in a 172mm thickness, delivering
U-values of 0.16 W/m2.K or better, without the need for additional
insulation. The manufacturing facility where the panels are
produced carries both FSC® (FSC®-C109304) and PEFC Chain of
Custody certification. As standard, the OSB/3 facing of Kingspan
TEK panels is PEFC certified at 70%.
www.kingspantek.co.uk
Zehnder’s MVHR achieves Passivhaus
certification
Zehnder Group UK has
announced that its new ComfoAir
Q range of MVHR units – the most
efficient heat recovery system on
the market - has been awarded
Passivhaus certification. This new
generation of heat recovery units
offers outstanding energy and
noise performance as well as
smart technology that helps
improve the installation process
and accuracy on-site, and a
convenient app gives customers
the right operating solution
whatever their needs.
The range provides up to 96% heat recovery efficiency, making it the
most energy-efficient unit on the market, and are also currently the
quietest units on the market.
Completely sealed and maximised, the high-quality filters ensure
healthy, dust-free air and protect against excessive humidity, thus
improving indoor air quality. Maintenance is simple; systems can be
monitored easily via remoted access on the Zehnder web portal. In
addition, the units have easy access for cleaning. ComfoAir Q range is
available in three sizes; 350, 450 and 600 m³/h.
www.zehnder.co.uk
Fibre cement slates help transform
historic street
The team working
on the £30+
million
transformation of
Far Gosford Street
in Coventry has
specified Marley
Eternit’s fibre
cement slates to
create continuity
between the old
and the new on
this latest phase. The Far Gosford Regeneration Initiative is a ten year
programme managed by Coventry City Council and Complex
Development Projects (CDP) to regenerate the most intact historical
street to survive the bombing and post-war reconstruction.
The contractor and architect chose Marley Eternit’s Thrutone fibre
cement slates in two different colours for use on both the roof and the
facade of the new offices; the intersecting forms of Stone Green and
Blue Black slates, which make up the facade, are obviously modern but
have reference to the traditional slate cladding of the buildings.
Thrutone is a cost effective lightweight fibre cement slate that can be
used to create striking roofs and facades. Available in eight colours and
three shapes, it offers great design flexibility.
www.marleyeternit.co.uk
Vortice launches Punto Evo Flexo
Ventilation systems manufacturer Vortice has launched the Punto
Evo Flexo, a new, extremely quiet, energy efficient axial fan. Punto
Evo Flexo is the next stage on from the popular Punto Evo bathroom
fan and features a stylish curved front grill which is very easy to
clean.
“Punto Evo Flexo combines beautiful Italian styling with practical
energy efficient extraction,” described Technical and Marketing
Manager Jennifer Quinn. “At 26.9(db)A it is extremely quiet, so it’s a
perfect choice for a domestic bathroom.”
The Punto Evo Flexo’s low power consumption makes this an ideal
selection for energy efficiency. Full BIM and specification details
can be found on the Vortice website.
www.vortice.ltd.uk
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