Refurb Projects September 2018

REFURB PROJECTS - THE JOURNAL OF REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND RETROFIT SEPTEMBER 2018

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2 SEPTEMBER 2018, REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS

Contents 

Vol. 29 No. 192 September 2018 

Special Features 

5-11 Glass & Glazing 

13-14 Roofing 

16-17 School Building 

18-19 Insulation 

20-24 Fire Safety & Security 

25-27 Energy & Efficiency 

28-38 Refurbishment Projects 

Cover Feature 

Kemper System helps create a ‘museum 

worthy’ refurbishment on Liverpool’s 

waterfront. 

For the full story see Page 28 

Publisher/ Editor: Carole Titmuss 

Editorial Assistant: Sue Watson 

Advertising / Marketing: James Kennett 

Subscriptions: Kay Knight 

Design / Graphics: Ian Purves, Jonathan Milburn 

Also in this edition 

4 Cladding 

6 Waterproofing 

8 Fixtures & Fittings 

15 Social Housing 

This journal includes editorial photographs provided 

and paid for by suppliers. 

Refurbishment Projects incorporating Refurbishment 

Products is published by 

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reFURB PROJECTS / SEPTEMBER 2018 3

CLADDING 

Shackerley Façades complete Office-to-Resi 

transformation in Bristol 

Developers have been 

permitted to convert office 

space to residential use 

without needing full 

planning permission since 2013, 

creating a number of development 

hot spots. 

Amongst these is Bristol, where a 

six-storey office block has been 

converted into The Milliners; a 

development of 109 apartments by 

principal contractor Headoffice3. 

The refurbishment project 

needed to offer high end 

accommodation while remaining in 

keeping with the surrounding 

commercial and heritage buildings, 

so Shackerley’s SureClad® ventilated 

façade system was specified with 

creamy-beige coloured ceramic 

granite panels to reference the 

surrounding Bath Stone buildings. 

Detailed Specification 

HeadOffice3 delivered the 

project as a fully-designed and 

specified scheme with a mix of 

studio, one-bed and two-bed 

apartments and penthouses. All twobed 

apartments have allocated 

parking and roof terraces, which 

contributed to the detailing 

requirements for the cladding 

system. 

Explains Ian Blakemore from Task 

Contract Services, the cladding subcontractor 

on the project: “The 

upgrades and modifications 

introduced as part of the conversion 

created some significant detailing 

challenges. 

“We needed bespoke detailing to 

accommodate both the protruding 

balconies to the rear of the building 

and the windows, which are flush to 

the façade, so it was vital that 

Shackerley prefabricated every 

façade panel to our exact 

dimensions and delivered each item 

to site aligned to the programme.” 

RE-IMAGINING THE FAÇADE 

The existing 1970s building was a 

concrete frame structure with a 

façade of brown brick. Although the 

existing brick façades were in a good 

state of repair, they were 

significantly out of line and it was 

not possible to overclad them on the 

confined city centre site without 

increasing the external area of the 

building. Instead, the programme 

required the building to be stripped 

back to the concrete frame, with a 

completely new wall build up. 

New structural infill panels were 

inserted between the concrete frame 

slabs with insulation fixed to the 

new external wall surface. The 

SureClad® ventilated façade system 

was then installed using Shackerley’s 

Queen’s Award winning SureClad® 

Access installation system. 

Explains Ian Blakemore: “The 

ceramic granite panels were all 

prefabricated off-site under qualitycontrolled 

conditions in Shackerley’s 

ISO 9001 accredited factory. Each 

panel was cut, drilled and fitted 

with SureClad® Access fixing straps, 

which were secured to the rear with 

special undercut anchors. 

“Shackerley prefabricated the 

façade system to our precise 

requirements and delivered 

everything to site in an installationready 

format to fit our schedule. 

Shackerley fabricated more than 

960m2 of façade cladding for the 

project, delivering items on a justin-time 

basis due to the lack of 

storage space at the city centre site. 

INSPIRING AESTHETICS 

The majority of the ceramic granite 

cladding was specified in a creamy 

‘Travertine’ colourway with a natural 

honed finish, creating a high-end 

aesthetic that mimics the look and 

texture of Bath Stone. A second 

colourway, beige Volcado, in the 

same natural honed finish, has been 

used to complement the ‘Travertine’. 

Façade panels were specified in a 

combination of 1200 x 600mm and 

1200 x 300mm formats to allow the 

installation team to deliver a visually 

interesting offset façade design with 

feature banding. 

David Smith from HeadOffice3 

explains: “Shackerley’s SureClad® 

ceramic granite panels provided the 

appearance of Bath Stone with a 

much slimmer, more durable, 

lightweight panel. 

“They also offer the advantage of 

being impermeable, ensuring freezethaw 

resistance by preventing 

moisture penetration, and they are 

resistant to algae, graffiti and U/V, 

so the robust new façade will retain 

its high-end aesthetic over time.” 

All Shackerley façade systems are 

also non-combustible to Class A1 or 

Class A2 in accordance with BS EN 

13501-1. 

01257 273114 

www.shackerley.com 


GLASS & GLAZING 

Added security with 

Selectaglaze secondary glazing 

By Appointment to 

Her Majesty The Queen 

Manufacturer and Supplier 

of Secondary Glazing 

Selectaglaze Ltd. 

St Albans 

Hearing about break-ins or 

threats of terrorism has 

become a regular 

occurrence, which can be 

unsettling. Selectaglaze secondary 

glazing can provide an unseen level of 

security to any property. It creates a 

second barrier of protection from the 

inside that can prevent the most 

determined thief or protect the 

occupants from the effects of bomb 

blast. 

Securing the contents of a 

building is essential; be it physical 

high value objects, highly sensitive 

data or the people within. If this is the 

case, secondary glazing could provide 

the solution. 

Physical attack - Under physical 

attack secondary glazing works by 

providing a second barrier to entry. At 

lower risk levels it must prevent 

manipulation of the locks and catches 

or removal of the glass or glazed 

panels. As the performance increases 

it must resist levering or use of 

cutting tools including penetration of 

the glazing, which at higher risk levels 

will be a sophisticated combination of 

glass, resin and polycarbonate. 

Blast mitigation - Secondary 

glazing can protect occupants and 

contents from the effects of an 

explosion by containing the flying 

shards of glass from the breakup of 

the primary window under the blast 

load. The front layers of glass are 

designed to shatter, thereby absorbing 

the initial impact energy, subsequent 

glass and interlayers absorb the lower 

level shock waves. Lighter, thinner 

bullet resistant glass can be produced 

by the use of polycarbonate in the 

lamination 

Ballistic - Protection from firearm 

attack is achieved by several layers of 

glass of various thicknesses laminated 

together. The front layers of glass are 

designed to shatter, thereby absorbing 

the initial impact energy, subsequent 

glass and interlayers absorb the lower 

level shock waves. 

Fire - Fire resistant glazing 

provides a protected escape route for 

occupants. Specialist glass, together 

with fire and intumescent seals set 

within appropriate framing, resists the 

intense heat of a fire. This provides 

"integrity" which prevents breach of 

flames and gases, and where required 

"insulation" to reduce the transfer of 

heat. 

Banqueting House, London was 

treated with Selectaglaze blast units 

to provide sufficient levels of security 

to protect the Rubens ceiling painting, 

historic architectural features and 

those who visit/use the Royal Palace. 

Established in 1966, granted a 

Royal Warrant in 2004 and working to 

a certified ISO 9001 quality system, 

Selectaglaze is the UK’s leading 

secondary glazing specialist. 

Selectaglaze will be exhibiting on 

Stand N82 at the International 

Security Expo at Olympia on the 28th 

and 29th of November. 

For further information, 

please contact Selectaglaze 

Tel: 01727 837271 

e mail: 

enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or 

visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk 

Clapham Common - Residential 

Seamless integration giving you the added 

benefit of: 

Warmer 

Secondary glazing blast test 

• Reversible adaptation for Listed and heritage 

buildings 

• Exemplary thermal retention and draught 

insulation 

• Most effective method of sound proofing 

• Secured By Design accredited 

• Blast mitigation 

Quieter 

• Second barried to entry 

• Maintains a normalised environment 

T: 01727 837271 

E: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk 

www.selectaglaze.co.uk 

Safer 

@selectaglaze 

REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS, SEPTEMBER 2018 5

WATERPROOFING 

Tuff Waterproofing showcase new product at 

UK Construction Week 

Tuff Waterproofing, one of the 

UK’s leading suppliers of 

heavy-duty waterproof flat 

roofing, will showcase its 

latest product developments at UK 

Construction Week (UKCW) taking 

place at the NEC in Birmingham 

from 9-11 October. 

The UK’s largest built 

environment event, UKCW brings 

together 35,000 construction 

professionals and over 650 

exhibitors with nine shows across 

three days, including Grand Designs 

Live and the Build Show. Tuff 

Waterproofing’s stand (B480) will 

feature Tuff Tech Pro VP/UV, a new 

seamless and waterproof 

polyurethane membrane which the 

company has launched primarily for 

the commercial market. Providing an 

advanced fast-curing formulation 

which significantly reduces time and 

labour on site, the product is a costeffective 

solution for new or 

existing flat roofs, walkways, 

balconies and gutters. 

Also on show will be Tuff 

Waterproofing’s flagship product, 

TuffStuff GRP roofing, which uses 

the latest liquid polyester resins, 

glass fibre mat reinforcement and 

flexible edge trims to create a 

waterproof seamless finish which is 

fully integrated and ideal for new 

OSB timber boards and overlay 

systems. 

Greg Gimenez, Managing 

Director of Tuff Waterproofing, 

commented: 

“Tuff Waterproofing enjoyed a 

very successful appearance at last 

year’s UK Construction Week and we 

are excited to be returning to the 

NEC for this stand-out event in the 

industry calendar. Product 

Cembrit Plank brings life to a painted bungalow 

development is a major part of Tuff 

Waterproofing’s business strategy 

and UK Construction Week 

represents the ideal platform to 

introduce new innovations to 

stakeholders across every facet of 

design and build. 

www.tuffstuff.co.uk 

Water leaks are a distant 

memory for the owners 

of a bungalow in the 

Isle of Wight after 

Cembrit Plank was installed on the 

property to provide a new 

watertight cladding system. 

Ryde-based roofing contractor, L 

J Teal Roofing Service was 

approached by the homeowners who 

were looking for a solution to fix a 

water ingress issue. The concrete 

blocks and render finish had become 

porous and water was penetrating 

through. Having heard about the 

recently launched Cembrit Plank, the 

contractor was confident that this 

weatherboard could provide a good 

cladding solution for the customer. 

“We pitched the idea of 

installing a weatherboard cladding 

option to Mr and Mrs Morrison, and 

they agreed that it would be a good 

way forward” commented Liam Teal 

of L J Teal Roofing Service. “We 

supplied Cembrit Plank in Ivory via 

Roofstore and the project began in 

February 2018.” 

L J Teal Roofing Service started 

the project by chipping off the paint 

and render, stabilising the wall with 

bonding agents and installing a 

two-coat render system. Due to the 

block work having an uneven finish, 

the contractor fitted 38mm x 50 

mm counter battens required 

individual attention to create a 

uniform structure onto which 

Cembrit Plank could be installed. 

Ventilated starter profiles ensured 

the correct air flow behind the 

weatherboard. The original roof 

overhang presented a problem, as 

the gable roof ends did not extend 

out far enough to accommodate the 

cladding underneath. This resulted in 

the contractor altering the roof and 

installing new PVC fascia being 

fitted at the gable ends. 

Once the breathable membrane 

was installed on top of the counter 

battens, L J Teal Roofing Service 

then turned their attention to the 

cladding. The contractor started by 

levelling the first board around the 

whole building and worked their 

way up the property fixing Cembrit 

Plank horizontally. Work continued 

rapidly with the help of Gecko 

gauges which meant after the first 

plank was laid level, the successive 

planks were quickly placed and 

fixed. Extremely easy to install, the 

project was completed by April 

2018. The owners are delighted with 

their brand-new exterior, which has 

a natural aesthetic, and is 

watertight, non-combustible and 

low in maintenance. 

Fibre cement Cembrit Plank is 

low in maintenance, rot, rust, warp, 

crack, sun, heat, rain resistant, is 

non-combustible, providing a 

superior alternative to timber and 

plastic based alternatives. The 

overlapping plank is designed to 

look like painted timber but will 

retain its attractive appearance long 

after alternatives have started to 

age. Furthermore, Cembrit Plank 

does not require toxic preservative 

treatments in the way timber 

weatherboarding does. 

Offering a 15-year warranty, 

Cembrit Plank is available in 15 

different colours. A range of white 

and dark grey shades match 

traditional building styles, while the 

addition of reds, pale browns and 

pastel green offer a more 

contemporary choice. In addition, 

the range includes a ready primed 

option for clients wishing to add 

their own choice of colour. For large 

enough orders, Cembrit can arrange 

customised colours. The range 

includes a comprehensive set of 

colour matched accessories, 

including the roofline trims needed 

for a neat finish where façade meets 

the roof. 

Tel: 020 3372 2300 

sales@cembrit.co.uk 

www.cembrit.co.uk 


9-11 OCTOBER | NEC | BIRMINGHAM 

THE UK’S LARGEST 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT EVENT 

9 SHOWS 

UNDER ONE ROOF 

2018 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE 

The ‘Future of 

Construction’ is UKCW’s 

2018 theme, exploring the 

latest innovative ideas, 

products and systems 

100+ product 

launches and creative 

ideas that will 

inspire construction 

professionals 

10,000+ innovative 

products and services 

will be showcased 

by 650+ exhibiting 

companies 

300+ content hours 

via CPD Hubs, Offsite 

Theatre, UKCW Stage, 

Regeneration Hub & 

Digital Construction Hub 

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FIXTURES & FITTINGS 

Hidden talents: Astra and concealed hinges 

prove perfect match 

Astra 3003 

concealed door closers 

CE-Marked 

have proved to be the 

perfect partner for concealed hinges 

recent tests, making them the 

seamless choice for high 

performance and fire doors wherever 

clean, refined design lines are called 

for. 

Modern concealed hinges paired 

with the CE-Marked Astra 3003 

closer – both designed to be 

unobtrusive in situ – have 

successfully completed nearly three 

quarter of a million cycles on Astra’s 

in-house test-rig. This is well in 

excess of the 200,000 cycles 

required by the 

European standard (BS EN1154) 

and marks a huge success for Astra’s 

best-selling concealed closer. 

With so many concealed hinges 

on the market, made from different 

materials and with different pivot 

points, it is vital that they are tested 

successfully with the closer to 

ensure optimum performance. Astra 

3000 Series closers are increasingly 

being specified with concealed 

hinges by architects, designers and 

architectural ironmongers on 

projects where clean design lines 

and elegant aesthetics are the 

priority. Specifiers now have the 

peace of mind of ‘guaranteed 

performance’ along with the 

pleasing design of concealed 

hardware. 

Concealed closers are the 

obvious choice in settings where 

visual appeal is paramount since 

they are not visible when the door is 

closed, avoiding the somewhat 

institutional and ungainly 

appearance of overhead closers. 

Designers select Astra 3000 series 

closers because, with full 

adjustability, they are powerful 

enough to handle doors of almost 

any weight and width. Unlike other 

concealed closers on the market 

Astra 3003 size three closers are CE- 

Marked for use on fire doors. 

Astra is well known for its door 

closer range and the Lancashirebased 

company can demonstrate 

many years’ experience in the sector 

and carries out all its own R&D inhouse. 

It exports its British door closers 

across the globe via a network of 

distributors and partner companies. 

Tel: 01772 796901 

info@astradoorcontrols.com 

Karndean Designflooring announces new designs as part 

of Art Select wood collection 

The UK’s market leader in 

luxury vinyl flooring Karndean 

Designflooring is extending its 

sophisticated Art Select wood 

collection with 14 new designs 

including French oak, hickory and 

American chestnut. 

Designed to accommodate a 

growing desire for highly realistic 

flooring, Karndean’s latest Art Select 

wood designs feature intricate 

patterns for impressive variation 

across the floor, with a preferred 

3.0mm thickness, 0.7mm wear layer 

and enhanced R10/R11 slip 

resistance ratings. 

The new designs offer beautiful 

and inspiring natural wood effects 

with realistic cross-sawn and handscraped 

embosses to produce an 

authentic look of traditional crafted 

planks that is perfect for a wide 

variety of commercial settings. 

Four brand new oak designs - 

Prairie Oak, Glacier Oak, Mountain 

Oak and Savannah Oak - offer an 

extended colour range to include 

gentle beige, cool grey and warm 

honey tones. Available in a choice of 

extra-large planks (56 x 9”) and 

parquet format (18 x 3”) the new 

oak designs are suitable for different 

laying patterns, such as herringbone 

or laying at 45 degrees, bringing a 

sense of grandeur to any interior. 

Joining Karndean’s Art Select 

hickory range are four brand new 

designs – Natural Hickory, 

Weathered Hickory, Vintage Hickory 

and Classic Hickory – offering 

unique and elegant contrasts in 

colour between the 

deeper heartwood of 

the plank and the 

bright outer sapwood. 

A new and exclusive 

emboss enhances the 

characteristic saw 

marks of the original 

wood flooring, 

authentically 

replicating the 

appearance and texture 

of unfinished timber. 

A new Reclaimed 

Chestnut design 

faithfully replicates the 

rustic feel and rich 

warm tones of traditionally crafted 

wood planks found in historic barns 

and factories of North America. 

Featuring the subtle matte finish of 

unfinished boards, the new design 

offers an eclectic, rustic appearance. 

Now scarce in its natural form, 

reclaimed American chestnut floors 

are often collated from many 

sources and feature a mix and 

match pattern of planks, so for 

additional realism, Karndean’s 

Reclaimed Chestnut design is also 

available in a random plank option. 

“We are delighted to bring these 

new designs to the market, 

accurately replicating the features 

and characteristics of real wood 

with new finishes and embosses for 

a more authentic look.” explains 

Fleur Carson, commercial sales 

director at Karndean Designflooring. 

“In a range of shades from light 

and airy to rich and warm, and in a 

choice of plank formats, the new Art 

Select wood designs offer specifiers 

flexibility to create highly individual 

looks within a range of commercial 

spaces. They’ll bring the natural 

beauty and style of real wood to life 

in settings from retail and 

hospitality to education spaces and 

workplaces.” 

Available from October 2018, 

Karndean’s updated and extended 

Art Select collection now features a 

total of 33 wood designs and 21 

stone designs. 

For more information visit 

www.karndean.com 


THE DESOWOOD REPAIR SYSTEM 

A DURABLE 

ALTERNATIVE TO 

LINSEED OIL PUTTY 

DESOWOOD DAP 

ELASTIC GLAZING 

SEALANT 

l A Product with an established record for performance. 

l A Product with over 20 year’s history in use. 

l Ideal for windows affected by break down of linseed oil putty. 

l Ideal for sash and casement windows. 

l For use on existing or new bead glazed windows. 

l Ideal for fixing single or double glazed sealed units on puttied or 

bead glazed windows. 

l For fixing laminated / safety glass. 

l Can be used on softwood, hardwood and metal windows. 

l Ideal for sealing plywood or pre-finished ‘in-fil’ panels. 

l Ideal replacement for ‘Back putties’ on windows affected by 

condensation on internally bead glazed windows. 

l Improves paint durability and contributes towards the prevention 

of wood decay 

l Can be painted with an opaque paint finish or translucent wood 

stain. 

l Excellent adhesion to timber, metal, concrete, brick and glass. 

Tel: 01767 682446 E:sales@desofil-uk.com 

Web-site: www.desofil-uk.com 

THE DESOWOOD REPAIR SYSTEM


Kawneer launches a super-robust and super-thermal 

commercial entrance door 

Manufacturer introduces the AA®190 TB door to its portfolio. 

An entrance door with classleading 

thermal 

performance that is so 

robust it is offered with a 

lifetime guarantee has been 

launched by Kawneer, the leading 

UK manufacturer of architectural 

glazing systems. 

Kawneer’s AA®190 TB door 

features welded corner construction 

– the strongest aluminium door 

construction available, with each 

corner having four separate weld 

points, each of which has a ‘lifetime 

guarantee’. Rigorous testing has 

verified its exceptional strength and 

durability, making it suitable for use 

in severe-duty applications as 

defined in BS 6375-2: 2009. 

With regards to weather 

performance, the system has Class 2 

(300 Pa) air permeability, Class 3A 

(100 Pa) watertightness and Class C2 

(800 Pa) wind resistance, results that 

are based on an open-in double 

door with butt hinges and rebated 

threshold. 

An all-purpose door for use in 

high-traffic areas and automatic 

entrances, it is as suitable for 

internal as it is external applications, 

for refurbishment as well as newbuild, 

and for all sectors, particularly 

education, healthcare, commercial, 

and leisure and retail. With security 

hardware it meets Secured by Design 

criteria. 

The door is designed to accept 

glass units up to 43mm thick, with a 

maximum leaf weight of 120kg with 

an overhead closer and a maximum 

of 200kg using the floor closer, all 

with leaf sizes up to 1320mm wide 

and 3000mm high. 

As well as its high strength and 

robust properties, the AA®190 TB 

door also provides improved thermal 

performance. A whole-door thermal 

transmittance of Uw = 1.7 W/m2K 

can be achieved with a glass centre 

pane of Ug = 1.0 W/m2K. 

The AA®190 TB door is offered 

with a finger guard pivot stile as 

standard, providing child-friendly 

reassurance, safeguarding against 

injury to fingers that might be 

accidentally caught between the 

hinge stile and frame. 

Independently tested to PAS 24: 

2016 for the enhanced security 

performance of single and doubleleaf 

external doors, the enhanced 

security is available for both pivot 

and butt hung doors which can 

feature panic hardware. 

A range of multi-point lock 

options provides security solutions 

for all applications including panic 

doors and electronic access control. 

There is also a range of thresholds 

including drained low thresholds 

compliant with the Equality Act 2010. 

For ultimate design flexibility the 

AA®190 TB door is available as 

single-leaf and double-leaf in openin, 

open-out and dual-action swing 

doors suitable for automatic 

powered operation. Additionally, the 

AA®190 TB door can be used with 

automatic sliding or bi-parting 

entrance systems. 

Naturally, the door is available 

with its own thermally broken 

framing system – 451PT, which 

suites with other Kawneer 

fenestration solutions. 

All door options are available in 

an extensive range of single or dualcolour 

finishes. 

The AA®190 TB door is extruded 

and thermal breaks added before 

painting and in-house fabrication – 

all in the Kawneer factory at 

Runcorn. 

Kawneer’s new AA®190 TB doors 

have already been specified by 

architects Foster + Partners at 

Central Square in Cardiff, including 

on BBC Cymru’s HQ. 

Tel: +44 (0) 1928 502500 

www.kawneer.com 

Schueco Jansen renovation window is the preferred solution 

Janisol Arte 2.0, the secondgeneration 

renovation window 

from steel systems specialist 

Schueco Jansen, is proving 

popular with architects because of 

its enhanced specification, improved 

performance characteristics and 

ability to satisfy the aesthetic 

concerns of local authority planners 

and conservation officers. 

Now being seen as the preferred 

solution for many refurbishment 

projects, especially those involving a 

listed building, elegantly ‘retro’ 

Janisol Arte 2.0 offers an enlarged 

range of profiles with slim sightlines 

from 25 mm. A wider choice of 

glazing bead shapes – right-angled, 

bevelled, scotia and flat – makes it 

even easier to find an exact match 

for the steel windows being 

replaced. 

Furthermore, since laser-welded 

profiles can now be added to 

standard Arte profiles, mullion spans 

can be significantly increased, so 

enabling the Janisol Arte 2.0 

window to accommodate much 

larger areas of fenestration. 

Available in all the opening types 

commonly encountered in both preand 

post-war industrial buildings, 

maximum vent weights have 

increased to 150 kg thanks to the 

introduction of state-of-the-art, 3D 

adjustable stainless steel hinges. 

Another benefit is that simpler 

fabrication techniques reduce 

manufacturing time by up to 85%, 

meaning that six and a half Janisol 

Arte 2.0 vents can be produced in 

the time it took to make a single 

vent in the previous system. 

Special new foam profiles 

located between the glass and the 

frame mean that the insulation in 

the Janisol Arte 2.0 window has 

been significantly enhanced and 

following the introduction of insert 

profiles – which also speed up 

fabrication times – results in 

drainage that is even more reliable. 

In addition, because all Janisol 

Arte 2.0 profiles now go through the 

latest ZF 100 galvannealed hot-dip 

process, corrosion resistance has 

been improved and processing 

weldability enhanced. 

Finally, as well as standard, 

premium-quality steel profiles, clients 

can opt for Janisol Arte 2.0 profiles in 

high-grade austenitic 1.4401 stainless 

steel or Corten steel, completing a 

specification that is thought to be 

unmatched by any other renovation 

window on the market. 

mkinfobox@schueco.com 

www.schueco.co.uk 



Schueco slimline façade system offers unrivalled 

elegance and performance 

The compelling combination of 

extreme visual elegance and 

excellent thermal performance 

makes the ultra-slimline FWS 

35 PD panorama design façade from 

Schueco UK the ideal system 

solution for low-rise, high-end 

residential and commercial projects. 

A particularly attractive feature 

is the frameless glass-to-glass corner 

option that eliminates the need for 

an intrusive corner profile by 

transferring the glass load directly 

onto the adjacent mullions. The 

result is wider unobstructed views 

from the inside and a sleek 

contemporary look from the outside. 

The FWS 35 PD façade is offered 

with a choice of two levels of 

insulation – .HI (highly insulated) or 

.SI (super-insulated) – the latter 

being officially certified by the 

Passive House Institute with a Ucw 

value of 0.79 W/m2K. It can 

accommodate double- and tripleglazed 

units from 22 mm to 50 mm 

in thickness, with weights up to 250 

kg per transom. 

The versatility of the system is 

further enhanced by a heavy-duty 

version that can carry up to 400 kg 

The EMKA PROflex aluminium 

window system enables users 

to fabricate what they want, 

when they want it, off the 

and the inclusion of a single glazed 

option that is perfect for use in 

high-end display windows and 

internal applications. 

Importantly, where ventilation is 

required, the Schueco FWS 35 PD 

façade can incorporate Schueco 

AWS 114 opening window units; 

operated either manually or 

mechatronically with a concealed 

Schueco TipTronic actuator, these 

are an attractive and practical 

method of ventilation and can be 

specified with either top-hung or 

parallel-opening types. 

A further option is to insert 

Schueco’s new concept window, the 

AWS 75 PD.SI turn-tilt window, into 

the façade. This advanced, ultra-slim 

system is expected to become 

generally available in the UK later 

this year. 

Despite the slimness of its 

profiles, the Schueco FWS 35 PD 

façade can be fitted with a variety 

of solar shading and may be 

specified with three levels of 

security – standard or resistance 

classes 2 and 3 of EN 1627, the 

latter incorporating P4A and P6B 

security glass. Because the 

components that help to achieve 

this are fully concealed, the 

appearance of the façade is 

unaffected. 

EMKA Aluminium PROflex window 

kits for quicker self-assembly 

shelf for use as windows or 

mounting panels with or without 

depth frame for clearance of door 

mounted instrumentation. 

The DIY approach enables panels 

to be outsourced in non-standard 

materials to non-standard sizes. It 

also allows for standard sizes to be 

For full details of Schueco's FWS 

35 PD panorama design façade 

system, please email 

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adapted or modified to suit custom 

requirements at short notice. 

The PROflex window system can 

be configured as a low profile 

window or as a protection for 

indicators/buttons/switches that 

protrude from the door panel. The 

system incorporates an integral 

cylinder lock mechanism or multiple 

locks on longer sizes. 

Further information on EMKA 

products can be found on the 

EMKA website - www.emka.com. 

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information and news on the 

EMKA blog – www.emkablog.co.uk 

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AFTER

ROOFING 

Safesite provides Roehampton Leisure Centre 

with a roof safety solution 

Safesite, a supplier of fall 

protection solutions, has 

provided Roehampton Sports 

and Fitness Centre with a 

collective roof edge protection 

system that ensures optimum roof 

top safety for maintenance and 

inspection teams. 

Roehampton Sports and Fitness 

Centre is managed by Places for 

People Leisure on behalf of 

Wandsworth Council. The building 

previously had no roof safety 

measures in place, with maintenance 

teams having to assess the flat roof 

via portable ladders to carry out 

inspection work. It therefore became 

necessary for the building to have a 

safety upgrade comprising a 

complete roof protection system 

that enables safe access. 

Due to previous experience with 

Safesite on another leisure centre 

within the borough, Wandsworth 

Council contacted the company 

directly. The brief was to conduct a 

site evaluation, provide a full design 

package, and install the specified 

system. Safesite recommended the 

installation of Kee Walk®, 

KeeGuard®, KeeGuard® Topfix, 

Wireanka®, and an access ladder. The 

combination of these products has 

provided the very best roof top 

safety solution. 

“We are extremely satisfied with 

the end result,” says Lukasz Plaska, 

Project Officer, Design Service 

serving Richmond and Wandsworth 

Councils. “The safety solutions 

installed by Safesite provide the 

perfect safe access solution and are 

a vast improvement to the previous 

existing unsafe access methods.” 

Kee Walk® is a permanent roof 

top walkway solution for use on 

composite, trapezoidal metal profiles 

and standing seam roofs. The 

system provides a demarcated 

walking surface protecting the roof’s 

surface from unnecessary foot 

traffic and potential damage. As an 

off-the-shelf, modular system which 

can be easily adapted to a wide 

range of different roof, pitches and 

configurations, Kee Walk® is easy to 

install and cost-effective on either 

flat, barrel or sloping surfaces. 

Compatible with a range of roof 

membranes, including concrete, 

asphalt, PVC membrane, metal and 

felt, KeeGuard® offers a freestanding 

roof edge protection 

system capable of keeping workers 

on the roof safe without 

endangering the roof membrane 

itself. It does not penetrate the roof 

surface and can be used on flat 

roofs up to 10° slope. Employing a 

proven counterweight system, 

KeeGuard® combines a non-slip 

secure base with galvanised fittings 

and tube arranged in a modular 

configuration. Fully modular and 

versatile enough to adapt to most 

roof edge profiles and level changes, 

sections can be easily taken down 

and re-erected as necessary. 

KeeGuard® Topfix provides a 

simple solution when collective 

protection is the preferred safety 

option for metal profile and 

standing seam roofs up to 45° pitch. 

The specially designed powder 

coated base plate, which 

incorporates multiple fixing centres, 

allows installation to a wide range 

Building Innovation unveils new website 

of popular roofs. Being an ‘off the 

shelf’ product, specification is simple 

and it also removes the need to 

fabricate a different solution for 

each site, minimising site visits and 

down time. 

Wireanka® is a system of 

deadweight anchor devices designed 

to support Class `C’ horizontal, 

flexible safety lines to BS EN 795. It 

is intended for use on flat roofs, in 

temporary situations, or where it is 

preferable the penetration of the 

roof surface be avoided. 

Tel: +44 (0)1293 851115 

www.safesite.co.uk 

Leading tapered insulation 

experts, Building Innovation, 

has launched its new website 

showcasing its extensive range 

of roofing systems backed by its 

specialist design service — 

www.building-innovation.co.uk. 

Since it was established in 2004, 

Building Innovation has designed 

and supplied schemes for thousands 

of projects across the country, 

including warm roofs, terraces, 

access ramps and car parks. Its team 

of highly-trained experts carefully 

tailor each system specification to 

the project’s unique requirements — 

whether it be enhanced thermal 

performance, outstanding acoustics 

or maximising cost efficiency. 

The easily navigable site allows 

users to explore the company’s full 

range of roofing products and 

systems, such as the hybrid ASPIRE 

and ACOUSTIC Solutions and the 

Inno range of PIR solutions. Each 

product listing is supported with 

detailed technical information and a 

downloadable data sheet covering 

the different design possibilities for 

the product. The revised enquiry 

form also makes it simpler than ever 

to submit a design request directly 

from the website, considering the 

roof area, desired U-value and the 

required fall. 

In addition, an all-new 

Knowledge Base provides a clear 

overview of what to look for in a 

tapered system and what the current 

Building Regulation requirements 

are across the different regions of 

the UK. 

Tel: +44 (0) 1926 888808 

info@building-innovation.co.uk 

www.building-innovation.co.uk 


ROOFING 

Funding secured to refurbish Woodlands 

Academy in Scarborough 

Woodlands Academy is a 

special educational 

needs (SEN) school in 

Scarborough for pupils 

aged 2-16. The two-storey building 

on campus had previously been 

refurbished using Sika Liquid 

Plastics’ Decothane Ultra 25-year 

cold-applied liquid roofing system. 

With an additional four buildings on 

site in need of roof refurbishment as 

the existing roof surfaces reached 

the end of their service life, the 

school worked with Sika Liquid 

Plastics’ and building surveyor 

partner, Make Consulting, to secure 

government funding for a new roof 

refurbishment project. 

PROJECT REQUIREMENT 

The roofs of two classroom blocks, 

the kitchen and the hall on the 

campus had reached the end of their 

service life with the existing felt 

surface leaking in several places. 

While some of the works could 

be carried out during the summer 

holiday period, there was a need to 

complete the project during term 

time. Working in a live school 

environment always involves specific 

health and safety and safeguarding 

challenges. Consequently, it was vital 

to avoid the use of hot works and 

heavy equipment during the project 

to minimise health and safety risk 

and noise, the use of virtuallyodourless 

Decothane Ultra avoided 

any nuisance odours on site. 

SIKA LIQUID PLASTICS SOLUTION 

Following a site audit and roof 

condition survey carried out as part 

of the funding bid process, Sika 

Liquid Plastics’ Area Technical 

Manager developed a full technical 

specification and Quality Assured 

(QA) contractor, Surface Protection 

Coatings Ltd, was appointed to carry 

out the project. 

The Surface Protection Coatings 

team prepared the roof surface and 

carried out spot repairs before 

undertaking the roof refurbishment 

as an overlay. 

The buildings were brought up to 

current building regulations 

standards with 130mm Decotherm 

insulation board, adhered to the 

existing roof surface using Decostik 

adhesive. The Decotherm was also 

used to create new gutters to reduce 

the risk of ponding water on the 

new roof surface. 

On the classroom block and 

kitchen roofs more than 50 roof 

lights were replaced using the 

existing apertures and customfabricated 

Decolight triple-glazed 

fittings. 

“The school had been so pleased 

with the Decothane system on their 

previous roof refurbishment that 

they were keen to use the same 

system again on these four 

buildings”. 

Martin Eyre, Commercial Director 

Surface Protection Coatings. 

Woodlands Academy before (above) and after (below) the refurbishment. 

Video of the refurbishment can be viewed at https://bit.ly/2LUryTB 

For more information on Academy Funding please visit: 

http://gbr.liquidplastics.sika.com/en/group/service/AcademyFunding.html 

Project Participants 

Contractor: Surface Protection Coatings 

Roofing Client: Woodlands Academy 

Size: 2,500m2 

Products: 

Decothane Ultra 

Decotherm 

Decostik 

S-Vap 5000 

Decotrim 

Decolights

SOCIAL HOUSING 

How to cut the costs and increase the impact 

of positive input ventilation 

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) 

may have been regarded as 

the most effective way to 

manage condensation for 

some time but running costs 

associated with warming the cold air 

entering a property have been 

known to cause problems for 

housing providers and tenants alike. 

Paul Harrington, Head of Residential 

Sales at Elta Group Building Services, 

explains how emerging technologies 

can make ventilation costs more 

affordable. 

For many years, social housing 

providers have turned to Positive 

Input Ventilation (PIV) as the go-to 

method of ventilation for dealing 

with condensation dampness in 

homes. While there are numerous 

benefits to PIV systems, one of the 

challenges is the problem of 

delivering cold air into the home 

during the winter months, while 

maintaining a high level of tenant 

acceptability. 

To address this issue, many PIV 

systems now feature an electric 

heater designed to increase the 

incoming air temperature. While this 

may solve the problem of cold air 

entering the home, the actual cost 

of using the heater can create its 

own issues. We should be 

encouraging end users to avoid an 

over-reliance on the heater and to 

make use of the existing heating 

system a little more. 

Thankfully, technology is now 

available to give housing providers a 

more flexible and energy efficient 

way to manage the risk of 

condensation. Thanks to modulating 

technology, such as the Eco-LoFlo 

mode offered by Elta Fans’ SANO 

Intelligent PIV system, air flow can 

be automatically adjusted according 

to the temperature and moisture 

content of the incoming air. This 

ensures optimum airflow and 

provides the most efficient 

ventilation rates for the conditions, 

reducing running costs. 

Paul Harrinton, 

Head of Residential Sales Elta Fans. 

are only able to deliver either 20 or 

30. This results in homes that are 

either under-ventilated, and 

therefore less able to deal with 

condensation related dampness, or 

over-ventilated, which leads to 

greater demands on in-built heaters 

and heating systems in winter 

months. To tackle this Elta Fans’ 

latest SANO Intelligent PIV system 

has up to eight settings, which 

closely match Building Regulations. 

REGULATIONS VERSES 

REGULATED FAN SPEEDS 

Part F of the Building Regulations 

fails to acknowledge the quality of 

the air provided to a home via the 

ventilation process. Consequently, 

the amount of air provided into the 

home is the same all year round. By 

using a system which measures the 

temperature and moisture content 

of the air delivered into the home, 

the fan speed can be regulated to 

ensure the best levels of ventilation 

effectiveness are achieved in the 

most energy efficient way. Social 

housing providers and residents are 

able to avoid the excessive heating 

costs and discomfort reported by 

users of conventional PIV systems. 

Thanks to new developments, 

housing providers can now tackle 

the issue of condensation dampness, 

without it leading to complaints 

about reduced thermal comfort and 

increased heating costs. PIV need no 

longer be considered a catch 22, but 

a win-win for both providers and 

residents. 

For more information on Elta Fans’ 

SANO Intelligent PIV Unit, visit 

www.eltafans.com. 

BUILDING REGULATIONS AND PIV 

AN UNEASY MATCH 

With PIV systems having remained 

largely unchanged for decades, their 

ability to meet building regulation 

requirements is often clumsy at best. 

While Part F of the Building 

Regulations increases in increments 

of 4 litres per second, many PIV 

systems come with as few as three 

speed settings. Part F requires the 

ventilation system to deliver a 

minimum of 25 litres per second, yet 

even some of the leading PIV units 


SCHOOL BUILDING 

Grundfos know the questions to Aske 

The Haberdashers’ Aske School 

in Elstree is a leading 

independent school for girls of 

4-18. Originally established in 

1875, it is a well-respected name 

within the education sector. Their 

aim is to help each pupil attain their 

individual potential. 

This forward-thinking attitude 

seeps into many other aspects 

relating to the school and can for 

example be seen following through 

into recent building improvement 

works. F G Alden, Building Services 

Engineers from Oxford were tasked 

with delivering a new project and 

turned to Grundfos Pumps to help 

them to deliver the best pump 

solution. 

With energy efficiency a key 

driver in the school’s overall 

ambitions, both parties focussed on 

this aspect to deliver the best M&E 

result. The outcome was a complete, 

integrated state-of-the-art HVAC 

and water boosting pump package. 

This included the most advanced 

pump technological solutions 

available to the market such as the 

Grundfos MAGNA3 commercial 

circulators and TPE2 single stage inline 

pumps, as well as the Hydro 

MPC-E booster set. 

Maintaining a leading-edge 

position, regardless of the sector you 

operate in, can be difficult, however, 

by linking up with people with the 

right expertise, the results can be 

exceptional. 

For more information of this and 

many other solutions visit 

www.grundfos.co.uk 

Armstrong Ceilings set to debut virtual reality education experience 

The leading UK manufacturer 

will debut a virtual reality 

ceiling installation in a 

classroom at the Education 

Estates exhibition at Manchester 

Central from October 16th to 17th 

(stand G11) and at the Education 

Buildings exhibition at Edinburgh 

International Conference Centre 

from November 21st to 22nd (stand 

B9). 

On the Armstrong stand, users of 

the new VR experience will find 

themselves transported to a typical 

classroom setting which has not 

been acoustically treated. Amidst the 

students, they will hear for 

themselves how typical classroom 

noise and clatter effects 

intelligibility and acoustic comfort. 

Finally, the user will personally 

experience the acoustical 

transformation of the learning 

environment through the 

installation of a typical classroom 

ceiling system solution, using 

Ultima+ acoustic tiles (the first 

mineral ceiling tile range in Europe 

to win Cradle to Cradle 

certification), Blind Boxes, Axiom 

transitions, and Prelude 24 TLS 

suspension system . 

It makes it easy to see why 65% 

of teachers in a London South Bank 

University survey reported voice 

problems during their career – a 

point the VR experience also makes 

as well as the fact that up to 30% 

of what is said in classrooms is 

missed due to extraneous noise. The 

presentation also shows that a high 

light-reflecting ceiling can also help 

with eye strain and fatigue. 

Designed for specifiers to 

experience for themselves how to 

create a better and more sustainable 

learning environment, whether it is 

new-build or refurbishment, the VR 

experience will be joined on stand 

by the new education brochure and 

demonstrations of Armstrong’s 

online selector tool. This advises 

specifiers on the well-being 

requirements for a variety of school 

rooms including auditoriums, 

classrooms, gyms, cafes, lobbies and 

corridors. 

Case studies on the use of 

Armstrong solutions at UK schools 

including Ystalyfera Welsh Medium 

Comprehensive School in South 

Wales, Royal Holloway University of 

London and Parsons Tower at 

Newcastle College, will also be 

featured. 

More information is accessible via 

the Armstrong Ceilings website 

https://www.armstrongceilings.com 

/commercial/en-gb/. 


Students to move to refurbished rooms 

following work by J Tomlinson 

SCHOOL BUILDING 

JTomlinson is undertaking £4m 

of refurbishment work on 

student accommodation blocks 

at the University of Warwick. 

The scheme is the second 

completed for the university by the 

Nottingham-based firm and follows 

a £1m refurbishment project at the 

Avon building on the Westwood 

Campus. 

In addition, the company has 

also won a £900,000 contract to 

replace windows at the university’s 

conference centre, Scarman, which 

began at the beginning of August. 

The latest project involves the 

full redecoration of around 250 

bedrooms and bathrooms, along 

with communal and circulation 

spaces, at two of the Arthur Vick 

accommodation blocks on the 

university’s main campus in 

Coventry. This scheme will see major 

improvement works undertaken 

within the halls of residence, 

including the installation of new 

aluminum windows and en-suite 

shower rooms, full rewiring of 

lighting, and new floor coverings 

throughout each block. 

It will also include the 

replacement of sanitary ware, new 

plumbing and extractor fans to ensuites, 

fire stopping works, small 

power, data cabling, sub-mains 

cabling and fire alarm works, along 

with a new heat exchanger and 

ancillary works to the mechanical 

plant. 

Work got under way in July and 

is expected to be completed ready 

for the start of the new term in 

early September, in accordance with 

a 10-week fast-track programme. 

The contract, which was won 

following a tender, is being delivered 

by J Tomlinson’s commercial 

refurbishment and regeneration 

teams. 

J Tomlinson’s construction 

director, Pete Woods, who heads the 

refurbishment team, said: “This is 

our second refurbishment project for 

the University of Warwick, and 

follows an earlier scheme at the 

Westwood Campus. 

“It is always a ringing 

endorsement of the standard of 

work achieved when a client 

appoints a second and subsequent 

contract, and J Tomlinson is 

delighted to once again be 

supporting the University of 

Warwick as it invests in and 

improves its facilities for students.” 

J Tomlinson, which also has a 

West Midlands office in Canwell, 

completed the refurbishment of the 

Avon building for the university in 

February this year. It included 

revamping a café and the Centre for 

Lifelong Learning, and creating an 

editing suite, a drama room, green 

room, family room, and toilets. 

www.jtomlinson.co.uk. 

Green light for Canon Green Campus development 

Amajor redevelopment project 

that will bring more than 

100 affordable homes to 

Salford has been given the 

green light. Salford Council has today 

(Thursday, September 6) approved 

plans for the multi-million pound 

Canon Green Campus development 

on Canon Green Drive in Trinity. 

The £22.5m project by Salford 

housing association Salix Homes will 

see ageing tower block Canon Green 

Court completely transformed and 

modernised, along with neighbouring 

apartment block Westminster House, 

which will undergo an external 

facelift. 

As part of the development, a 

brand new 11-storey apartment block 

will be built within the grounds of 

the expansive site, comprising of 108 

one and two-bedroom affordable 

apartments. 

Lee Sugden, chief executive at 

Salix Homes, said: ‘We are delighted 

that Salford Council has given the 

green light for our Canon Green 

Campus development – this is a 

proud moment for Salix Homes. 

‘At the time of a national housing 

crisis, this project will not only 

refurbish and modernise the homes 

of the existing residents, but it will 

Artist’s impressions of how the new Canon Green Campus development will look. 

also deliver desperately-needed new 

and affordable housing in Salford. 

‘We have worked incredibly 

closely with the existing residents to 

develop these proposals and we are 

confident our plans will deliver the 

essential improvement work they 

have been calling for and help create, 

safe and modern homes we can all be 

proud of for generations to come.’ 

The refurbishment at Canon 

Green Court, which was built during 

the 1960s, includes new kitchens, 

bathrooms, heating systems, sprinkler 

systems and exterior re-facing and 

insulation. 

alix Homes, which owns more 

than 8,000 homes across Salford, will 

now appoint a contractor to carry 

out the project and it’s hoped that 

work will start on site later this year. 

www.salixhomes.org 

Canon Green Court as it is now. 


INSULATION 

Flat Out performance 

by Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development, Kingspan Insulation Limited 

As we head into the wetter 

winter months, the nation’s 

roofs are once again set to be 

put to the test. This can 

prove to be a particularly challenging 

time for buildings with flat roofs, with 

water ponding occurring either 

because the existing surface has 

become damaged or an insufficient 

fall was introduced when the building 

was first constructed. When 

refurbishing these surfaces, 

contractors should not only look to 

address drainage issues but also to 

consider whether improvements can 

be made to the thermal performance 

of the element. One of the simplest 

ways to achieve both of these aims is 

by installing a tapered insulation 

system. The latest systems now 

incorporate phenolic insulation, 

allowing the desired U-value to be 

met with a slimmer build-up. 

Refurbishment Requirements 

Flat roofs are defined in BS 6229: 

2003 as “having a pitch less than 10o 

to the horizontal”, although some 

within the industry extend this 

definition to pitches of up to 15o. 

The British Standard recommends 

that flat roofs should have a design 

fall of 1:40 and a minimum “as-built” 

fall of 1:80. These falls are crucial as 

failure to effectively channel 

rainwater run-off can result in water 

ponding. If untreated, this can lead to 

a number of further issues including 

alkaline formation and mould growth. 

The additional roof loading can cause 

further deflection, aggravating the 

issue and potentially reducing the 

design life of the roof. 

Poorly insulated flat roofs can also 

act as a significant source of heat loss 

from a property, so it makes sense to 

raise the thermal performance of 

these surfaces as part of any work. 

Typically, this can 

either be achieved 

with a warm roof 

construction, 

where the 

insulation layer is 

installed above the 

deck, or a cold 

roof construction, 

where insulation is 

installed between 

and below the roof 

rafters with a 

minimum air gap 

of 50mm between 

the insulation and 

the deck. 

Recently, a 

trend has emerged 

where installers fit 

a hybrid solution 

with a thin layer 

of insulation above 

the deck and the 

rest below. Whilst 

in principle this may seem like a 

sensible way to reduce the above-deck 

construction depth whilst eliminating 

the need for a below deck ventilation 

gap, it can lead to significant longterm 

issues. 

In a warm roof, condensation is 

prevented by keeping the deck at a 

warm temperature, therefore there is 

no cold surface for the condensation 

to form on. In a cold roof, 

condensation is prevented as the 

ventilation current takes away the 

moisture vapour before it can form as 

condensation. 

With the hybrid solution, however, 

the above-deck insulation layer often 

offers insufficient performance to 

keep the deck warm and as the 

ventilation void is absent there is no 

way to remove the moisture before it 

forms condensation. This construction 

should only be considered if a full 

condensation risk analysis is carried 

out and even then, it will rely on an 

almost perfect level of workmanship. 

Kingspan Thermataper TT44-K and TT47-K incorporate phenolic 

packer boards, allowing the desired drainage and thermal 

performance to be achieved with a reduced system thickness 

compared with PIR only solutions. 

Tapered insulation systems can 

provide a better 

alternative, 

delivering 

excellent drainage 

and thermal 

performance in a 

single solution. 

Insulated Fall 

Tapered 

systems typically 

comprise sloped 

tapered boards, hip 

and valley boards 

and flat packer 

boards. They can 

be installed above 

concrete and 

metal decks either 

with standard waterproofing or as 

part of a green roof system. 

The systems offer a number of 

practical benefits for contractors. 

Unlike screed to fall solutions, tapered 

insulation systems can be fitted with a 

dry installation process, meaning no 

time is lost waiting for the surface to 

dry. In many cases, these systems can 

be fitted above the existing roof 

surface, further streamlining project 

time scales. They can also weigh as 

little as 1.5% that of a screed to fall 

system – removing structural loading 

concerns. 

Tapered systems are typically 

manufactured from rigid insulation 

such as EPS (expanded polystyrene), 

XPS (extruded polystyrene) or 

Polyisocyanurate (PIR). For enhanced 

thermal performance, systems are 

now available which combine PIR 

sloped, hip and valley boards with 

Phenolic insulation packer boards with 

thermal conductivities as low as 0.018 

W/m·K. This enhanced level of thermal 

performance can allow desired U- 

values to be met with thickness 

savings of 20 – 40 mm, depending on 

the individual scheme and build-up, 

when compared with a full PIR 

system. 

Kingspan Insulation provide a tapered roofing design 

service to ensure the most cost-effective solution is 

identified. 

Some suppliers also provide a 

tapered roofing design service to 

support installers. The system boards 

are provided with a clear layout 

tailored to the specific design of the 

roof. This allows a simple installation 

and ensures the desired level of 

rainwater run-off and insulation 

performance to be achieved with a 

minimal construction depth. Some 

also include a full condensation risk 

analysis as part of this process. 

Designed to Last 

As with any refurbishment work, 

improvements to flat roofs should 

provide a lasting resolution to the 

underlying issue, not a quick patch 

which allow it to reoccur at a later 

date. Combined PIR and Phenolic 

tapered insulation systems can be 

quickly and easily installed whilst also 

delivering lasting improvements to 

roof drainage and the overall energy 

performance of the building. 

Kingspan Thermataper systems combine insulation and drainage in a 

single, lightweight solution allowing simple, fast-track installations. 

For further information and technical 

support, please contact: 

Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 384 

Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 484 

e.mail: info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk 

www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/tapered 


A change of scenery for Kingspan 

Kingspan Kooltherm K108 Cavity 

Board has been installed on the 

first phase of houses 

constructed in the major 

redevelopment of The Poets in Swinton, 

helping the project to meet its thermal 

performance requirements with slim 

wall build-ups. 

Salford housing association Salix 

Homes has been working alongside 

contractors Galliford Try Partnerships 

to regenerate the estate. As part of 

the project, 160 two, three and 

four-bedroom homes are being built, 

replacing 146 properties that are 

being demolished due to historic 

structural issues. Phase One involved 

the construction of 22 new houses 

designed to provide residents with 

contemporary and functional homes. 

To ensure the homes are energy 

efficient, whilst still retaining the 

estate’s welcoming and familiar 

aesthetic, 75 mm Kingspan 

Kooltherm K108 Cavity Board was 

installed behind traditional red stock 

brickwork fa ades. Part of Kingspan’s 

premium performance Kooltherm 

K100 range, the insulation board 

features a fibre-free phenolic core 

with an outstanding thermal 

conductivity of 0.018 W/m.K. This 

excellent performance enabled the 

target external wall U-values to be 

met without the need for thicker 

insulation which would encroach on 

living space and would move away 

from preferred cavity sizes. 

Particular attention to detailing 

limited the risk of thermal bridging, 

helping to make the homes 

economical to keep warm, even in 

the colder months. Kingspan’s 

comprehensive technical guidance 

on standard details provides clear 

details for a variety of wall 

junctions, including sills and jambs. 

Terry McBride, development 

manager at Salix Homes, 

commented: 

“Everyone deserves the 

opportunity to live in modern, 

comfortable homes they can afford. 

At a time when social and 

affordable housing is in such short 

supply, we are delighted that this 

development will bring new homes 

to people on the housing waiting list 

and provide them with a fantastic 

place to live.” 

All Kingspan Kooltherm, Therma 

and KoolDuct insulation products 

and cavity closers manufactured at 

Kingspan Insulation’s facilities in 

Herefordshire and North Yorkshire 

are certified to BES 6001 

(Framework Standard for the 

Responsible Sourcing of 

Construction Products) ‘Excellent’. 

The products are manufactured with 

a blowing agent that has zero Ozone 

INSULATION 

Depletion Potential (ODP) and low 

Global Warming Potential (GWP). 

The whole development is expected 

to be completed by summer 2020. 

www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk 

Sto Insulation system provides the perfect finish 

for striking new dwelling 

Aproject to create a striking 

new domestic dwelling in 

London has highlighted the 

creative possibilities offered 

by the Sto range of external wall 

insulation systems. Located in 

Plaistow, Salmen House has been 

designed to add a fresh new 

dimension to the existing backdrop 

of traditional properties. Sto 

supplied an integrated package of 

products for the project, including 

StoTherm Classic K external wall 

insulation, including Sto Armat 

Classic reinforcing mortar and 

StoSilco façade render. 

“We specified the Sto system for 

a number of reasons,” explains Hugh 

McEwen of the project architects, 

Office S&M. “We were looking for a 

high-quality system that would 

provide a U-Value of 0.13 W/m2K 

and the required level of thermal 

insulation, but which would also 

allow us to create a dramatic 

exterior finish for the property. The 

Sto system was robust and durable, 

and it also offered us an enormous 

range of colours and finishes to 

choose from.” 

The StoTherm Classic K system 

features Sto-EPS board which was 

used to create a 200mm-thick layer 

of insulation around the property. 

“This was a vital consideration, and 

it has allowed us to produce a 

property which has an estimated 

heating bill of just £300 per year,” 

adds Hugh. The EPS boards were 

installed using Sto-Turbofix, a 

single-component adhesive foam 

which allows for rapid and accurate 

application. A layer of StoArmat 

Classic cement-free reinforcing 

mortar was then applied to protect 

the insulation boards, together with 

a coat of StoSilco façade render, 

with a 6.0 grain size to produce a 

rugged and textured finish. 

“The choice of render and final 

surface coat were also particularly 

important,” adds Hugh. “We were 

looking to create a property with a 

contemporary appearance that broke 

away from the typical biscuitbrickwork 

which is common in that 

area, and we also wanted to reflect 

the reddish hues and colours of 

surrounding properties.” 

“With the standard Sto range we 

were almost spoilt for choice when 

it came to selecting a final colour, 

and Sto worked very closely with us, 

supplying many sample panels, and 

helping us arrive at the final 

specification. 

“With the StoSilco render we 

were able to achieve a very striking 

stippled finish, and the final salmon 

pink worked perfectly with the lush 

green used on other areas of the 

property. Together they have helped 

create a feeling of greater volume 

on a reasonably small-sized plot. The 

StoSilco render also has excellent 

water-repellent characteristics and is 

resistant to aggressive environments, 

so the property should retain its 

good looks for many years.” 

The property was developed by 

My Property & Home, and the Sto 

system was installed by Novo 

Facades. Shortlisted for a 2018 AJ 

Small Projects Award it features 

four-metre tall bedrooms, exposed 

beam ceilings and a triple-height 

staircase. 

www.sto.co.uk/en/products/external 

-wall-insulation/external-wallinsulation.html 


FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY 

Shedding light upon fire safety 

With recent tragic events, 

such as the Grenfell 

Tower fire, thrusting 

fire safety into the 

spotlight, Mohamed Hanslod, CEO of 

Bri-Tek Technologies, encourages 

specifiers, procurement officers and 

estate managers to give careful 

consideration to their emergency 

lighting set-up to ensure compliance 

and guarantee the safety of 

residents. 

Implementing a reliable 

emergency lighting system has never 

been more crucial, with large multistorey 

structures such as social 

housing blocks being urged to make 

sure adequate emergency 

illumination is provided to ensure 

the safe evacuation of buildings 

during emergency incidents. 

The age of the majority of the 

UK’s housing stock, and the 

subsequent lack of up-to-date 

lighting, means many social housing 

premises have become highly 

vulnerable to power outages and 

fires – further compounding the 

requirement for emergency lighting. 

Whilst the long-awaited revision to 

the Emergency Lighting Code of 

Practice BS5266:1 2016, issued in 

May 2016, has also placed additional 

pressure on housing associations. 

highlighting specific areas where 

specifiers need to provide higher 

levels of lighting, such as locations 

of fire safety equipment, alarm 

points, first aid sites and high-risk 

areas like staircases. 

What’s more, the standard also 

calls for sufficient ‘stay put lighting’ 

during low-risk situations where 

occupants can remain in the 

building, such as during an 

electricity mains failure. In such 

scenarios, lighting of one lux 

minimum must be provided at all 

times in areas of a building that 

people will move through, while the 

minimum illuminance figure for 

escape routes has also been 

increased to one lux from 0.2 lux 

previously, in line with European 

requirements. 

Eager to ensure compliance with 

the renewed standards and 

safeguard their tenants, housing 

associations, specifiers and estate 

managers are seeking safer and 

more reliable lighting solutions to 

install in their premises. 

LED TECHNOLOGY IMPROVING 

TENANT SAFETY 

All emergency lighting systems are 

designed to come into operation 

when traditional light sources fail, 

typically during power cuts. Back-up 

power, and more specifically the 

capabilities of the battery solutions 

that provide power to the lighting, 

therefore, are absolutely critical 

when it comes to keeping 

emergency lighting systems running 

in the event of a critical situation 

such as a fire. 

State-of-the-art emergency 

lighting solutions, such as Bri-Tek 

Technologies’ innovative LED 

emergency battery, are already 

dramatically improving emergency 

evacuation procedures in multioccupant 

buildings such as social 

housing blocks. 

Manufactured in the UK and 

tested by the Lighting Industry 

Association (LIA), the emergency 

lighting solution provides a universal 

emergency battery pack that can be 

used across a wide wattage range 

from 3-80W and is compatible with 

any manufacturers LED luminaires 

up to 42V DC – excluding the 

requirement to carry multiple 

battery back-up variants for 

different wattages. 

The emergency battery back-up 

unit can provide power to any 

luminaire during power outages, 

essentially offering the ability to 

convert any LED light within a 

building into emergency lighting 

during an evacuation procedure – 

powering the lamp for up to three 

hours from the built-in back-up 

battery. 

Specifically designed for LED 

lighting as a maintained solution, 

the battery back-up can also work 

as a non-maintained solution for 

most types of light fittings including 

a range of architectural lighting 

fixtures. 

Easy to install, the ultra-compact 

design of the LED Emergency Battery 

Pack – which measures a third of 

the size of a traditional battery pack 

– offers a simple plug and play 

solution, slashing installation times 

in social housing blocks. 

For more information about Bri- 

Tek Technologies emergency lighting 

solutions, including the LED 

Emergency Battery, visit 

www.britektechnologies.com 

KEEPING PACE WITH EMERGENCY 

LIGHTING STANDARDS 

The revised standard offers detailed 

guidance on the positioning of 

emergency signage and luminaires, 

the required performance such as 

lux levels and illuminance levels on 

escape route signage, as well as 


Chubb protects Chester Cathedral 

from anti-social behaviour 


Chubb Fire & Security 

Limited, a leading provider 

of security and fire-safety 

solutions, is helping to 

protect the historic Grade I listed 

Chester Cathedral from potential 

vandalism and anti-social behaviour 

with the installation of a new CCTV 

system.Chubb is a part of UTC 

Climate, Controls & Security, a unit 

of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: 

UTX). 

Located in the heart of the city, 

the cathedral, originally built as a 

Benedictine Abbey in 1092, is 

surrounded by large grounds that 

are accessible from all sides and 

susceptible to anti-social behaviour 

including loitering, drinking and 

drug use. An effective security 

system was needed to monitor the 

grounds and deter this type of 

behaviour. 

Chris Jones, Inspector, Chester 

Cathedral Constables, has been 

trained by the Police and is 

registered as a Police Officer with 

similar powers: 

“In looking for a new CCTV 

system, I referred to the Home 

Office guidelines and sought the 

best possible solution with the 

greatest functionality so it was 

future-proofed for years to come.” 

Following a number of site 

surveys with the cathedral’s architect 

and English Heritage, strict aesthetics 

guidelines were imposed to preserve 

the site’s Grade I listed status. 

Chubb specified a system that 

included a number of long-range 

and short-range pan, tilt and zoom 

cameras as well as static dome 

cameras installed inside and outside 

the historic landmark. An automatic 

number plate recognition camera is 

also installed at the barrier 

protecting access to the site, and all 

systems are hard-wired or wirelessly 

routed through a series of network 

switches to the network video 

recorder in the security office. 

Each of the cameras is mounted 

on a bracket that was bespoke-built 

by an ironmonger and spray-painted 

black by a specialist company. Each 

of the brackets had to be drilled into 

the mortar, not the stone, to ensure 

damage was limited. A number of 

health and safety briefings had to 

be held to ensure engineers’ safety 

when climbing spiral staircases and 

accessing external roof voids and 

walkways. 

“I have been thoroughly 

impressed with the work carried out 

by the team. They have had to go to 

extraordinary lengths to comply 

with the restrictions we have placed 

upon them to install the CCTV 

cameras,” concludes Jones. 

“The installation itself was also 

not straightforward as the building 

is very old and difficult to 

manoeuvre around. The system is 

operating as we had hoped and we 

are pleased with the outcome of the 

project.” 

For more information, visit 

www.chubb.co.uk. 



Heritage at risk 

Paul Henson, Sales & Marketing Director at Ramtech Electronics, explains why contractors working on 

refurbishments need to consider the benefits of an EN 54 compliant wireless fire alarm system. 

Fire can have a devastating 

impact, not least for the 

people working on site, but 

also for what might be a 

historically or architecturally 

significant building. While measures 

can be taken to minimise the danger 

through good site practice, the 

benefit of specifying an EN 54 

compliant fire alarm system cannot 

be understated. 

Home Office statistics indicate as 

many as 104,000 fires occur on 

construction and refurbishment 

projects each year, with more than 

40 per cent of them a result of 

arson. These fires can be started in 

any number of ways. The presence 

of flammability materials and use of 

hot works make both refurbishments 

and new builds vulnerable. 

In order to address these risks, 

more contractors are investing in a 

reliable and regulatory compliant EN 

54 fire alarm system. Not only do 

they save lives by ensuring personnel 

evacuate to a muster point quickly, 

an appropriately specified, compliant 

wireless fire alarm system allows 

rescue services to be alerted at the 

earliest opportunity, ensuring they 

can tackle the blaze before it results 

in wholesale destruction. 

Manager, explained: “We felt that 

there must be a better way of 

protecting the Great Scotland Yard 

development from the dangers of 

fire. Following extensive research we 

identified WES+ as a system that 

would provide us with a stepchange 

in usability by the fact it is 

wireless.” 

The fire alarm system now 

installed at Great Scotland Yard will 

trigger a site-wide alarm even if just 

one of the manual call points or 

automatic heat/smoke detectors is 

activated. This will allow all 

personnel to evacuate the site and 

rescue services to be alerted at the 

earliest opportunity. Wireless fire 

alarm systems are a preferred choice 

on refurbishments, especially listed 

and heritage buildings because they 

avoid having to drill holes to fix 

cabling. The wireless signal replaces 

the cable and each unit is 

interlinked so it provides a mesh 

network of coverage throughout the 

site. Avoiding the need for a wired 

connection means the manual or 

automatic heat / smoke detectors 

can be easily moved as the schedule 

progresses 

FIRE WARNING 

There is a need to be constantly 

vigilant, 24/7, when it comes to fire. 

Its ability to injure or worse and 

cause irreparable damage to 

architecturally significant buildings 

is reason enough for many to specify 

an EN 54 compliant wireless fire 

alarm system. As a result, more 

insurers and clients now have an 

expectation that contractors take 

adequate steps to protect their 

building from fire. An EN 54 wireless 

fire alarm system is more flexible 

and easier to reposition than 

traditional wired methods and 

results in better outcomes for all.” 

To ensure your site has the best 

possible protection for workers and 

assets, whilst complying with the 

new EN54 standard, call the WES+ 

helpline on: 

00 44 (0) 115 822 3424, or visit: 

www.wesfire.co.uk 

JCOP GUIDANCE 

In 2016 the UK insurance industry 

made it clear that there was now an 

expectation that construction and 

refurbishment project should be 

protected by a fire alarm system 

that complies with JCoP’s (Joint 

Code of Practice) 9th edition. 

Effectively, that means they should 

comply with the relevant sections of 

EN 54. 

It is important to note that not 

all wireless fire alarm systems are 

the same and not all comply with 

EN 54. If the fire alarm system has 

been tested by a notified body a 

four digit test centre number will be 

visible after the CE mark. Your 

supplier should be able to provide a 

Declaration of Performance 

certificate to demonstrate this. To 

achieve EN 54 system approval, the 

complete unit, including base 

station, fire point or smoke and heat 

detection unit should all have been 

tested to the relevant part of EN 54. 

Our WES+ wireless fire alarm 

system, which is EN 54 compliant, is 

currently protecting the original 

Grade II Great Scotland Yard police 

station in London whilst it is 

undergoing refurbishment into a 

five-star luxury hotel by Galliard 

Homes. David Ridge, Sites Services 


Efficient Evacuations: 

Never leave a person behind 


We’re all familiar with 

the fire safety drill, 

from regular practice 

runs at school all the 

way through to adult working life. 

An alarm is sounded, signalling the 

urgent evacuation of every person in 

the building – in an orderly fashion 

– only to stand at the designated 

meeting point where the fire 

marshals in their high-visibility vests, 

clipboards in hand, attempt to 

ascertain whether everyone has 

made it out of the building – 

preferably in record time – sound 

familiar? 

No matter the environment or 

circumstance, fire drills are a vital 

part of a business’ fire safety plan, 

an obligation that every business 

must fulfill to ensure adequate 

systems are in place and all 

employees are aware of appropriate 

procedures in the event of an 

emergency. However, as important as 

they are, fire drills are a nuisance, 

disrupting the work day and often 

met with complacency and 

begrudging sighs at the thought of 

having to take time out to evacuate 

the building and stand outside so 

the staff can be timed and counted. 

So in today’s digitally-enabled 

world, how can technology help to 

streamline office safety whilst also 

providing peace of mind that in a 

real emergency, you know exactly 

who needs to be accounted for? 

UNRELIABLE PROCESSES 

Running through an evacuation 

procedure in theory should be a 

swift exercise, undertaken as though 

a real threat is present. However, 

we’ve all been there; it’s a rare 

occasion that a drill is met with 

enthusiasm or speed. Especially with 

the usual confusion that occurs as 

marshalls try to establish who is on 

site that day to make sure everyone 

is checked off the list – often this 

process takes far longer than it 

should as there is typically no 

registration system in place to 

establish who should be on the list 

in the first place. 

It’s fair to assume that a smaller 

office will have greater visibility of 

who is on site at the time of an 

emergency, but if an incident occurs 

and panic ensues, is this a system 

that can be relied upon? 

Furthermore, as the size of the team 

increases, this becomes even more of 

a challenge as they must rely on 

colleagues knowing each other’s 

diaries. As such, the potential of 

missing someone is significant and 

the time it takes to confirm 

everyone has evacuated the building 

safely grows even longer – risking 

potential disaster. 

VISITOR SAFETY 

What happens to visitors in this 

situation? The pen and paper visitor 

sign in book is often relied upon to 

confirm external visitors to a 

premises, but is notoriously 

unreliable when it comes to people 

recording the time in and out of a 

building. It certainly cannot be relied 

upon for accuracy in an emergency 

situation. And in a panic, who will 

remember to collect the book and 

also remember which staff members 

are in that day? 

NEVER LEAVE A PERSON BEHIND 

However, with technological 

advancements, the visitor sign in 

book is now a redundant method. 

Instead of relying on unreliable 

pen and paper systems or the 

memories of colleagues, visitor and 

staff management apps provide a 

single view of personnel on site. So 

in the event of an emergency, the 

fire marshall can instantly view an 

entire list of people in the building 

by logging into an online portal 

through any mobile device, rather 

than wasting time, and potentially 

putting people in danger, 

collecting physical records of who 

is on site. 

When you consider what could 

happen to those unaccounted for in 

a real-life emergency, it’s a 

frightening thought and puts the 

necessity of fire drills into 

perspective. Safety is paramount. 

Therefore, businesses should reassess 

their strategy when it comes to staff 

and visitor management, utilising 

simple, affordable technology 

solutions to put appropriate 

safeguards in place and make sure 

no one is forgotten. Not only will 

this speed up the process of required 

fire drills, but also put minds at ease 

that in the event of a real-life 

emergency, a person will never be 

left behind. 

www.signinapp.co.uk 

(left) Dan Harding, Director, 

Sign In App. 



High rise fire safety 

British designed and 

manufactured, Powermatic 

controlled, concealed door 

closers tick all the right 

boxes when it comes to fire safety 

and are increasingly being used in 

high rise flats and apartments. 

The door closers carry the CE 

mark, meet the requirements for 

one-hour and half-hour fire doors 

under BS EN 1634-1 and boast 

Certifire accreditation. 

In addition to impressive fire 

performance credentials, Powermatic 

closers are totally concealed when 

the door is closed. This not only 

helps to create a more comfortable, 

homely interior, but also enhances 

the reliability of fire doors by 

reducing the risk of damage through 

vandalism or tampering, which could 

render the fire door useless. 

Powermatic’s appeal is further 

enhanced by its ability to enable 

doors to meet accessibility 

requirements, which some singlespring 

devices cannot achieve. 

Tel: 0121 766 4200 

E Mail: sales@samuel-heath.com 

www.concealeddoorclosers.com 

WLS Completes Fire & Security Installation at 

£48M Office Scheme 

Fire safety and security 

specialist, WLS, has completed 

a complex installation at 160 

Aldersgate; a £48 million 

refurbishment by McLaren 

Construction involving 

transformation of a tired 1980s 

building into 266,000sq ft of Grade 

A office space. 

WLS installed smoke detectors 

and alarms as part of the Cat A 

electrical fit out for the whole 

building, designing the installation 

to enable extensions and additions 

to the core system to suit occupier 

requirements. 

The company also completed the 

fire safety installation for all pre-let 

areas of the building, aligned to a 

phased evacuation strategy that will 

maximise personal safety in the 

event of a fire while reducing 

business interruption and the 

potential for false alarms. 

WLS integrated the fire detection 

and alert system with a PAVA (public 

address and voice alarm) system, 

ensuring safety and evacuation 

messages are audible in all locations. 

The fully-programmable system has 

been integrated with a number of 

other elements of the mechanical 

and electrical installation to aid 

access and egress, manage smoke 

and minimise additional hazards 

based on cause and effect scenario 

planning. 

The security system combines 

access control, digital video and 

intruder alarm in a single, scalable 

system, with dedicated software to 

enable bespoke programming of all 

locations for restricted employee 

and visitor access. 

WLS also designed and installed 

a high performance CCTV system for 

the building with HD CCTV hardware 

and IP Ethernet-based image 

delivery to the control room via Cat 

5 cable networks. WLS installed the 

server, the PC monitoring stations 

and the software for the CCTV 

system, with installation of the 

cameras themselves simplified by the 

use of an IP-based system. 

WLS was also responsible for fit 

out of the control room, which sits 

at the heart of the life safety 

systems and contains the monitoring 

control panels for the ATS 

(automatic transfer switches), the 

smoke extract system, the fire alarm 

system, the smoke damper status 

panel, the CCTV, the disabled refuge 

control panel, and the sprinkler 

status panel and the PAVA control 

system. 

Comments Jeremey Ewen from 

WLS: “We designed the safety and 

security installation for this building 

around the need to keep the 

occupiers safe and secure, with a 

fully integrated approach to 

considering every eventuality. 

“Our approach has also taken 

account of the occupiers’ 

commercial priorities, ensuring that 

business continuity and 

futureproofing are both built in.” 

www.westlondonsecurity.com 


Jaguar Land Rover selects energy 

efficient cooling system 

When Jaguar Land Rover was looking to 

refurbish its principal design facility in 

Worcestershire, the overriding aim was 

improving on the energy efficiency of 

the old chiller system. 

The solution was a new e-series chiller system 

from Mitsubishi Electric which is available ‘off-theshelf’ 

rather than requiring a 6-8 week build time. 

Chiller systems have been used for decades to 

deliver controlled cooling to buildings, but with an 

increasing focus on energy efficiency and running 

costs, the e-series chiller range has been designed to 

provide a low-carbon, cost-effective option. Its 

unique modular approach allows up to six individual 

units to be connected, providing a system capacity 

from 90kW to 540kW. This approach reduces space 

requirements and simplifies lifting and installation. 

“This system met all of the requirements 

including next day delivery.” - Carole Titmuss, Refurb 

Projects Editor 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

Refurb Projects’ Editor Carole Titmuss looks at a new system that enables Jaguar Land Rover to operate at a 

significantly reduced energy cost. 

HIGHLY EFFICIENT 

Mel Baynham at Jaguar Land Rover explained that 

the Mitsubishi Electric system was the clear 

frontrunner for a number of reasons: “We looked at 

a number of chillers, but the Mitsubishi Electric 

system met all of our requirements including next 

day delivery.” The system comprises two inverter 

driven compressors that allow it to operate between 

8%-100% of capacity. 

“We pushed for modular due to the fact that if a 

unit went down we would be able to keep the 

system running while that module was being 

repaired. It also needed to be a highly efficient 

system capable of looking after a design office 

containing 2,000 people”, added Mel Baynham. 

The new, fully operational system ultimately 

provides a more comfortable working environment 

for its 2,000 members of staff in its Research and 

Design building; a critical factor for ensuring 

productivity. 

More information can be found: 

https://library.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/pdf/book/JLR_-_Chillers_2018#page-1 

PART-LOAD EFFICIENCIES 

By having a broad operating range, advanced 

inverters and sophisticated controls, the e-series can 

deliver exceptional part-load efficiencies, which is 

where it will primarily operate. The balance of 

comfort and cooling performance will allow the car 

manufacturer to focus its efforts on refining 

automotive technologies at a significantly reduced 

energy cost. 

Jaguar Land Rover’s new cooling system was 

designed by Norvent Pipework and the installation 

was carried out by IDS Electrical. 

The system consists of eight EACV-P900YA-N e- 

series cooling-only chillers, plus eight MELCOBEMS 

MINI interfaces, which provide individual indoor unit 

connections to a third-party Trend Controls Building 

Energy Management Systems (BEMS) via RS485 by 

either Modbus RTU or BACnet from a common 

platform. 


ENERGY EFFICENCY 

New Wizard Air Handling Unit from Mitsubishi Electric 

balances energy efficiency with improved indoor air quality 

UK, 13th July 2018 – 

Mitsubishi Electric has 

announced the launch of 

its new Air Handling Unit 

(AHU) range, the Wizard. Designed 

for the UK market, the new AHU 

range is perfect for those looking for 

a cost effective ventilation solution 

that promotes wellbeing by 

improving indoor air quality. 

With buildings accounting for 

around half of all UK greenhouse gas 

emissions, the Wizard is designed to 

meet or exceed European 

regulations, with a heat recovery 

efficiency of over 73% across the 

range. These regulations apply to a 

variety of energy-consuming 

products and calls for a reduction in 

energy usage to limit environmental 

impact. Air quality has become 

increasingly important, requiring that 

buildings install an efficient system 

that surpasses the Ecodesign 

legislation. Standards such as the 

WELL Building Standard – a holistic 

formula that promotes better health 

and well-being in workplaces – must 

also be kept in mind. 

“Building and facilities managers 

are continuing to look for ways to 

provide a comfortable working 

environment at minimal cost and 

environmental impact, but with 

maximum output. Health, happiness 

and increased productivity are 

amongst some of the known 

benefits associated with wellventilated 

spaces,” says Janvi Patel, 

Ventilation Product Manager, 

Mitsubishi Electric. 

The new Wizard works with 

Mitsubishi Electric’s Mr Slim Power 

Inverter heat pump technology to 

deliver a cost and energy efficient 

system. Incorporating thermal wheel 

technology to aid in heat recovery, 

combined with an integrated control 

system, the Wizard is a highly 

advanced ventilation system, ideal 

for a huge variety of applications 

and installations, including 

universities, offices, retail and leisure 

centres. 

“Opening a window for fresh air 

will only take you so far and can also 

risk bringing in external pollution. 

Buildings therefore need an energyefficient 

system in place that can 

maximise the fresh air available to 

them, providing an ideal environment 

for occupants. The Wizard is a 

tempered fresh air system that brings 

in fresh air from the outside, tempers 

Red Dot recognises Ultra Quiet heat pump with 

prestigious design award 

it to the correct temperature and 

removes the stale air from inside the 

building, working alongside and air 

conditioning and/or a heating 

system” continued Patel. 

Delivered as a packaged unit, the 

Wizard is available in seven sizes 

with an air volume range of 

between 0.83 m3/s to 5.56 m3/s. 

Each Wizard unit comes with a 

minimum of two outdoor units, 

which enables close temperature 

control and minimises cycling. 

Understanding that no two 

buildings or systems are the same, 

Mitsubishi Electric has designed the 

Wizard with an extensive range of 

optional extras. This gives the user 

the flexibility to purchase a system 

that can be designed to fit around 

the required specifications for any 

given building or space. 

There is also the option to 

connect the Wizard to Building 

Energy Management Systems (BEMS) 

via Modbus & BACnet connections. 

https://les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/ 

products/ventilation/air-handlingunit/wizard-wd 

Mitsubishi Electric’s Ultra 

Quiet Ecodan PUHZ-AA 

air source heat pump 

range has been 

presented the prestigious 

international Red Dot Award for 

Product Design, an award that 

recognises the highest levels of 

design quality. 

The Ecodan units are designed to 

provide homes with reliable, trouble 

free renewable heating and hot 

water. The design of the new Ultra 

Quiet unit is highly compact, and 

the colour combination of white and 

anthracite exudes a simple yet 

elegant appeal, with the dark colour 

of the fan section underlining its 

unobtrusive design. 

The Red Dot Award is judged by 

an international jury of nearly 40 

experts, who said that, “the design 

of this air-to-water outdoor unit has 

been thought out to the last detail. 

Its unobtrusive appearance easily 

blends into different types of 

buildings.” 

The new design is not just about 

aesthetics though as every element 

of the unit is carefully manufactured 

to increase energy efficiency and 

decrease noise. 

Heat pump noise levels are going 

to become increasingly important as 

we move away from traditional gas 

and oil heating towards the low 

carbon, renewable heating that the 

country needs. 

Ultra Quiet Ecodan is designed 

specifically for the UK market and 

meets Permitted Development 

increasing the flexibility of where 

the air source heat pump can be 

installed. 

The units are available in 8.5kW 

and 11.2kW sizes with sound levels 

that are three times quieter than 

previous models. 

“We are delighted that our Ultra 

Quiet Ecodan units have been 

recognised for a Red Dot Award for 

product design. These awards 

highlight the heart of Mitsubishi 

Electric’s product development 

process where design and 

functionality are married to 

excellent quality products,” said 

Sharon Oliver, Marketing Manager at 

Mitsubishi Electric. 

The judging criteria for the Red 

Dot Award includes; product 

functionality, degree of innovation, 

formal quality, ergonomics, 

durability and ecological 

compatibility. 

www.red-dot.org 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

Is BS EN 1090 Non-Compliance putting your 

energy efficiency refurb at risk? 

By Steve Rees, Sales Director, Armstrong Fluid Technology. 

If you are involved in refurb 

projects involving energy 

upgrades or the replacement of 

plantrooms, then you need to 

ensure that your project does not 

fall foul of a recent piece of 

legislation. 

BS EN 1090, which became law 

in July 2014, focuses on fabricated 

structural steel that is designed to 

be load bearing and permanent. So 

at first sight it appears to relate to 

the fabric of the building rather 

than its services. The extremely 

broad remit of the legislation, 

however, means that many energy 

refurb projects fall within its remit, 

and need to comply with its 

requirements. 

BS EN 1090 dictates 

requirements for CE marking for 

the ‘Execution of steel structures 

and aluminium structures’. It 

requires that the supply chain must 

have compliance, and it is 

mandatory for manufacturers (as 

well as some steel stockholders and 

distributors) throughout the 

European Economic Area. If you 

look at the list of equipment that 

comes under the umbrella of the 

legislation, it becomes obvious that 

many of the common components 

of heating, ventilation and air 

conditioning systems need to 

comply. 

Despite the fact that it is has 

been almost four years since BS EN 

1090 became law, only about 25% 

of the 10,000 or so businesses 

estimated to require compliance are 

actually certified. This represents a 

huge business risk for anyone 

specifying, buying, installing and 

working with products and systems 

involving steel structures as part of 

building refurbishments. 

There are a number of potential 

problems. If you fail to appoint a 

certified sub-contract company to 

issue a Certificate of Conformity 

and Declaration the site could be 

refused building insurance. You 

could also find yourself in breach of 

contract with your client, with 

project handovers put at risk and 

payments failing to materialise. 

Lastly, you put yourself at risk of a 

major non-conformance, involving 

the withdrawal of certification in 

relation to ISO 9001, and the risk of 

prosecution, with the associated 

damage to reputation from bad 

publicity. 

So why are so many suppliers 

still non-compliant? It could be 

that, as this is a European 

regulation, there is the mistaken 

assumption that BS EN 1090 will 

somehow disappear with Brexit. 

This is not the case. There are no 

plans to replace CE labelling as the 

chosen mechanism for quality and 

safety standards. In fact, immediate 

action is now needed to ensure that 

businesses are not risking 

commercial or contractual problems 

in the future, and are protected 

from legal prosecutions in the 

event of purchasing from noncertified 

suppliers. 

In terms of our own product 

portfolio, we are pleased to advise 

that we are fully certificated to EN 

1090 by BSI. You can double-check 

if a supplier has compliance by 

contacting BSI, or by consulting the 

1090 Register, which provides a 

voluntary database of compliant 

suppliers, at www.1090Register.com. 

For details of Armstrong’s EN 1090 

compliant products and systems 

Tel: 08444 145 145 

or Email: 

sales@armstrongfluidtechnology.com 


PROJECT 

Kemper System on display at Museum of Liverpool 

Kemper System has helped to 

refurbish part of a 

waterfront museum which is 

one of the largest in the UK. 

Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool 

canal link, the Museum of Liverpool 

spans an area 110m long by 60m 

wide and is 26m high at its tallest 

point. 

Architects Bickerdike Allen 

Partners (BAP) was responsible for 

the remedial works, which involved 

removing the original terrace steps 

and the failed single ply 

waterproofing of two separate 

terraces to the north and south of 

the building. 

Kemper System’s solvent-free 

Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid 

waterproofing system was specified 

for the new terrace support 

structure and structural deck, and 

installed by roofing contractors K 

Pendlebury & Sons. 

The work was carried out in two 

phases. Once the original steps and 

terraces structure had been removed 

by the main contractor WH Snow, 

Kemperol 2K-PUR was used to 

waterproof the original concrete 

slab underneath. 

Phase two saw a complex steel 

support system installed and bolted 

through the new waterproofed 

concrete slab. Further waterproofing 

was required comprising very 

specific detailing, including 672m of 

galvanised steel stepped beams with 

more than 200 small individual 

supports and more than 3,600 

individual bolt heads securing the 

steel to the slab. 

Further work included the 

application of a protective coating 

consisting of Kempertec EP5 Primer 

and quartz sand to flat terrace areas 

where cement bonded blockwork 

supports were being used. 

The museum remained open to 

the public throughout the project, 

including all structural work, 

waterproofing and installation of 

the new replacement terrace steps. 

Neilan Symondson from K 

Pendlebury said: “This was an 

extremely intricate job which had to 

be carried out in challenging 

weather conditions as the building is 

located right on the waterfront. The 

Kemperol 2K-PUR was applied on 

slopes ranging from 20 to 35 

degrees with very complex and 

specific detailing. It had to provide a 

guaranteed watertight solution, 

resolving many issues resulting from 

the original construction and 

retention of external cladding 

finishes. 

“Kemperol 2K-PUR was an ideal 

solution as it’s applied wet-on-wet, 

which made it much easier for us to 

work around the extensive structural 

detailing and awkward shapes, 

ensuring they were waterproofed 

effectively. 

“As it’s odourless, this also 

assured the client that anyone 

visiting or working at the museum 

during the works wouldn’t be 

affected by any disruptive odours.” 

The project was successfully 

completed, resulting in seating, 

terraces and steps at both ends of 

the Museum, leading to two viewing 

platforms offering observation 

points for the city, River Mersey and 

Liverpool Bay. 

Stuart Hicks from Kemper System 

added: “This was a complex, highprofile 

project that had to meet a 

number of strict requirements with 

no room for error. 

“Crucially, the application process 

for Kemperol 2K-PUR will ensure the 

waterproofing performs to the 

highest standards to keep the 

museum watertight for many years 

to come.” 

enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk 

www.kempersystem.co.uk 


egen 

2018 

St. George’s Hall, Liverpool 

The 5th Annual UK Regeneration 

Exhibition and Conference 

Weds 7th — Thurs 8th November 

www.regen2018.com 0845 467 3303 info@regen2018.com

PROJECTS 

Sporting spotlight is back on Glasgow 

With the sporting 

spotlight on Glasgow 

for the second time in 

recent years, this 

historic city was once again acting 

as a major sports event host, this 

time for the European 

Championships. These Euros, saw 

4,500 people compete for medals, 

are being split between two cities - 

Glasgow and Berlin, with Berlin 

hosting the athletes and Glasgow 

the aquatics, rowing, gymnastics, 

cycling, triathlon and golf. 

Two of the major focal points 

will be Tollcross Park, the only 50m 

pool in Glasgow, that has already 

played host to swimming and 

aquatic events four years ago and 

underwent a major refurbishment 

pre-Commonwealth Games. 

This saw the addition of a 6 lane 

50m second pool that can be used 

for a variety of purposes, plus the 

moveable floor means that this 

pool is now the ideal place for a 

range of aquatic activities. 

Grundfos Pumps were involved 

from the earliest stages and 

supplied all the pumps required for 

the upgrade. 

The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in 

the East End of Glasgow was the 

focus for the cycling during the 

championships. The pump solutions 

supplied by Grundfos delivered the 

HVAC needs to these venues, as 

well as ensuring that the all water 

boosting requirements were met, 

regardless of demand. Additionally, 

Grundfos also supplied the fire 

suppression system that will keep 

this site safe and secure. 

For more information on how 

Grundfos could give your venue 

an added sporting chance 

www.grundfos.co.uk 

Get brick inspiration from Ibstock Brick at the 

Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show 

Ibstock Brick will deliver a 

masterclass on brick selection at 

this year’s Northern 

Homebuilding & Renovating 

Show in November. 

The session - Picking Your 

Perfect Brick: How to use bricks to 

visually enhance and differentiate 

your build - will be presented by 

Tom Dews in the Masterclass Theatre 

on Saturday November 3rd (13.00- 

13.20). 

The leading manufacturer of 

bricks is also exhibiting at the event 

(stand M134) where its team of 

brick experts will be on hand to 

provide further advice and ideas on 

brick selection to visitors. 

Simon Taylor, Director of Sales, 

Builders Merchants, at Ibstock Brick, 

comments: “The Homebuilding & 

Renovating Show is a great way for 

our team to meet homeowners and 

self-builders and help them find 

brick inspiration. We’ll have a wide 

range of bricks on display that are 

suitable for all kinds of home 

improvement projects. Our 

masterclass on Saturday will give 

them an insight into how they can 

use bricks to visually enhance and 

differentiate their project to give it 

real kerb appeal.” 

Visit Ibstock Brick on Stand M134 

at the Homebuilding & Renovating 

Show at Harrogate Convention 

Centre (2-4 November). For more 

information visit 

www.ibstockbrick.co.uk 


Heat pumps used in Manchester 

community heating scheme 

PROJECT 

Editor of Refurb Projects, Carole Titmuss looks at a new development of 105 apartments that is using a heat 

pump system for controllable, billable community heating. 

One of the things I like most 

about my role as a 

publisher of Refurb Projects 

is the innovation I get to 

see which points to a much more 

sustainable future for the 

construction industry. 

Invariably, a lot of this advanced 

technology and thinking is applied to 

new buildings, so how exactly does 

this suit the Refurb Project agenda I 

hear you say? 

Well, it relates directly when the 

technology or innovation can be 

applied to existing buildings as well 

as new-build and this is exactly the 

case with an interesting case study 

that has just crossed my desk. 

As well as meeting strict carbon 

reduction targets the community 

heating gives individual control and 

billing. 

Carole Titmuss, editor of Refurb 

Projects 

NEW-BUILD ALONE IS NOT 

ENOUGH 

When you consider that we are 

building less than 1% of our housing 

stock each year – as TV presenter 

George Clarke reports in his latest 

piece on The Hub, it is clear that we 

cannot simply ‘build’ our way to a 

sustainable future. 

The nation needs to be 80% 

cleaner by 2050 in terms of carbon 

reduction but about 80% of our 

current buildings will still be in use 

by 2050, so this is a massive issue 

that we all need to tackle. 

We therefore have to find a way 

of making existing buildings carbonfree 

and renewable heating is a 

major part of achieving that. 

Which brings me back to the new 

Manchester development that I 

started with. 

The development uses 8 

commercial Ecodan air source heat 

pumps as a community heating 

system to provide heating and hot 

water to 105 apartments. 

This has helped the developers 

meet environmental planning 

requirements by achieving strict 

carbon reduction targets (more than 

35% above Standard Assessment 

Procedure) to gain planning 

permission. 

TAKE A LEAF OUT OF THIS STORY 

The Aaben is a modern development 

of 105 homes, all available for 

market rent, on Leaf Street in Hulme. 

Located just south of Manchester’s 

city centre, Hulme boasts a creative 

art scene, independent restaurants 

and cafes and a thriving local 

community. 

The development itself is named 

after an old building dating back to 

the 1920s which was situated close 

by until it was knocked down in 

1993. For decades before it had 

served as a community cinema and, 

for a short time, a bingo hall. 

The new Aaben is a mixture of 1, 

2 and 3-bedroom apartments set 

around communal, external space, 

and 3-bedroom town houses with 

private gardens. Many of the living 

rooms benefit from direct sunlight 

and a shared public garden sits at 

the centre of the development for 

the wider community to enjoy. 

Designed with quality, comfort 

and energy efficiency in mind, the 

homes include a range of features 

that will benefit the environment 

and reduce residents’ energy bills. 

COST SAVINGS 

The original design was based on a 

ground source heat pump (GSHP) but 

the cost proved beyond the required 

budget, so design consultant 

Engineering Design Partnership (EDP) 

was tasked with value engineering 

the scheme. 

This led to Mitsubishi Electric’s 

involvement, as Dan Martell, Design 

Engineer at EDP, explained: 

“Following the successful installation 

of a Mitsubishi Electric air source 

heat pump (ASHP) system on a 

previous residential scheme we 

recommended the Ecodan ASHP 

system as we felt it would be a well 

performing, cost-efficient solution 

ideal for The Aaben.” 

The Aaben was completed in the 

autumn of 2017 and thanks to the 

Ecodan system is eligible to benefit 

from the non-domestic Renewable 

Heat Incentive (RHI). 

Building work began in 

November 2016 and Proline 

Mechanical was the installation 

company assigned to the project. 

Proline is one of the UK’s leading 

building services engineering and 

maintenance contractors specialising 

in detailed revit design, thermal 

dynamic modelling, BIM, engineering 

installation and commissioning of 

mechanical and electrical services. 

Proline installed a multiple unit 

Ecodan system on the main roof of 

the development. Consisting of 8 x 

CAHV-P500YA units, the community 

heating system provides hot water to 

a heat interface unit located within 

each dwelling for hot water and 

heating within that dwelling. Each 

tenant is charged accordingly via a 

heat meter measuring how much 

heat energy is taken from the 

network. 

Proline’s Project Manager, Paul 

Gledhill, said: “The Ecodan system 

was perfect for this project as the 

ASHP units are designed to meet the 

heating and domestic hot water 

(DHW) requirements for all dwellings 

via a district heating system. As the 

system is located on the main roof 

very near to dwellings there were 

some sound issues to overcome but 

these were easily resolved with the 

erection of an acoustic wall to 

prevent sound breaching the plant 

area.” 

The ASHP system boasts a 

capacity of 344KW and can operate 

at sufficiently high temperature to 

provide heating and DHW. These 

systems can also guarantee 

performance down to -10°C and will 

happily continue working down to - 

20°C. 

A MODULAR APPROACH TO THE 

COMMUNITY 

The industry has already looked at 

community heating in a variety of 

forms and one of the occasional 

issues that arise relate to individual 

control and bills, and what happens 

if the entire system fails – does 

everyone lose their heating? 

Well that is where a community 

heating scheme based on modular 

heat pumps working together can 

have further benefits. 

Not only does the system allow 

each apartment to control their own 

heating and hot water requirements, 

working out exactly how much 

energy each property is consuming, 

because the community heating uses 

a number of heat pumps – in this 

case 8, if there is an issue with one, 

or when it needs to go offline for 

annual maintenance, then the other 

units on the system pick up the slack 

and ensure that everyone still keeps 

receiving heating. 

The system also utilises a 6,000 

litre buffer tank to store thermal 

energy for short peak demands and 

although this particular project is a 

new-build, there is no reason why 

the technology cannot be applied on 

a wider scale, to a huge variety of 

different projects. 

Now you can see why this excites 

me as editor of Refurb Projects. 


PROJECT 

Altro unveils stunning new ranges to deliver 

design freedom to full building package 

Altro has added LVTs and 

designer walls ranges to its 

floors, doors and walls 

package so you can realise 

your design ambitions in every area 

for a true full building solution. 

Delivering stunning aesthetics 

with outstanding durability, all 

backed by Altro’s sector-leading 

support and expertise, Altro 

Ensemble modular flooring system 

and Altro Whiterock wall designs 

combine perfectly with other Altro 

products as part of a package of 

expert solutions to meet the needs 

of all areas of commercial buildings. 

New Altro Ensemble modular 

flooring system is the next 

generation of luxury vinyl tiles. From 

colour blocking to geometric 

patterns, with a range of plank and 

tile sizes and textures, Altro 

Ensemble gives design freedom to 

create luxurious floors for interior 

spaces. With 57 options to mix and 

match, the modular flooring system 

has natural wood and stone designs 

and bloc colours too. Altro Ensemble 

is 2.6mm thick with a 0.55mm wear 

layer, 15dB sound reduction qualities 

and added comfort underfoot, with 

minimal residual indentation and 

excellent durability. A truly 

exceptional material, it combines 

these features with unique flexibility 

and is lightweight, making it easy to 

transport, cut and handle for 

installation. 

Altro Ensemble is the perfect 

partner to Altro’s new range: Altro 

Whiterock wall designs – a new 

vision in wall decoration with 

natural wood, stone and linen 

options plus stunning metallic 

designs to give elegance to interior 

walls while providing the durability 

you expect from Altro Whiterock. 

The range includes a copper design 

that is already proving popular with 

designers. 

Altro Whiterock wall designs has 

a range of trims and silicon sealants 

available, and combines with Altro 

floors and doors for a fully sealed, 

impervious solution for non-clinical 

environments. 

The new high-design ranges 

coordinate with Altro’s package of 

floors, walls and doors to deliver 

solutions for every area of 

commercial buildings so there is no 

need to compromise on choice, 

aesthetics or performance in order 

to benefit from Altro’s excellent 

support and service. 

The new ranges are the natural 

progression of tried and tested 

products, each harnessing decades 

of research and expertise in the UK 

and in Germany, with extensive 

customer feedback integrated into 

the development process. 

Although new to the UK, Altro 

Ensemble is the latest generation of 

a product which has been designed, 

and manufactured in Germany, 

where it has enjoyed market success 

for many years and is an excellent 

example of German engineering at 

its best. It has undergone an 

extensive redesign process, which 

has benefited from the combination 

of existing technology and new 

expertise from several sources 

including award-winning colour 

consultant Knut Völzke. 

In developing Altro Ensemble, 

the design team has taken 

inspiration from the Bauhaus design 

school’s philosophy of combining 

form and function to engineer 

products that meet the customers’ 

biggest challenges, such as the need 

for cleanability, sustainability and 

flexibility. The result is a premium 

modular flooring system that offers 

variety and design freedom to create 

sophisticated, contemporary and 

striking designs. It also has the 

benefits of local sustainably sourced 

raw materials made to Altro’s 

exacting manufacturing standards, 

which ensure high quality, excellent 

durability and high-performance 

characteristics. 

Altro Whiterock wall designs are 

the latest development from Altro’s 

UK design and development team, 

building upon decades of 

experience. The new range makes a 

show-stopping design statement. It 

is perfect for general circulation 

areas, receptions and foyers, as well 

as wet environments such as 

bathrooms and spas, creating a 

design focal point in areas where 

you want to make an impression. 

Matching sealants and contrasting 

and co-ordinating trims are 

available. 

Discover Altro’s full building 

solution at www.altro.co.uk 


CROWN TRADE TAKES CLEAN TO THE EXTREME 

Crown Trade’s new extended Clean 

Extreme range of high performance 

paints offers a quick and easy solution 

to a variety of problems, taking the strain 

out of stain removal, destroying dirt, 

minimising mould and leaving nothing 

behind but a perfect finish. 

Scrubs up well 

For high traffic areas such as hallways 

and corridors, a paint that can be 

repeatedly cleaned without losing 

its ‘just painted’ appeal is essential. 

That’s why we have developed our Clean 

Extreme Stain Resistant Scrubbable Matt 

- a true flat matt that stays matt even 

after rigorous cleaning. In fact, it has an 

impressive durability level of 10,000 

scrubs and has been independently 

tested to ISO 11998 Class 1 scrub rating 

for guaranteed results. As well as 

providing extra peace of mind on jobs 

where ongoing maintenance will put the 

paint finish to the test, our water-based 

Clean Extreme Stain Resistant Scrubbable 

Matt also offers all the benefits of being 

low odour, quick drying and available in 

hundreds of different 

colour options. 

Mould no more 

Mould and mildew can be a persistent 

problem and one that regular paint won’t 

be able to keep at bay. To provide longlasting 

protection, our Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting 

Scrubbable Matt combines a high opacity 

matt formulation with a built in fungicide that 

puts a stop to mould growth on the paint 

film. Ideally suited for problem areas such 

as kitchens and bathroom as well as void 

properties, our water- based solution is also 

available in a wide variety of colours to create 

attractive decors that stay looking cleaner for 

longer. Unlike other anti-mould paints on the 

market, our Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting 

Scrubbable Matt is not only resistant to stains 

but as it can be repeatedly cleaned and 

scrubbed without any detriment to the finish, 

any dirty marks can be easily removed. 

Silver lining in hygiene control 

For challenging commercial jobs such as 

hospitals and healthcare facilities, we know 

that surfaces don’t just need to look clean 

but need to be as hygienic as possible. 

Suitable for interior walls and ceilings, 

Clean Extreme Anti-Bacterial Scrubbable 

Matt offers a high quality antibacterial 

finish, enhanced through the use of the 

independently tested SteriTouch ® silver 

ion technology which protects against the 

growth of bacteria. As well as being stain 

resistant, our Clean Extreme Anti-Bacterial 

Scrubbable Matt has been specifically 

formulated to withstand rigorous cleaning 

and scrubbing to give extra peace of 

mind. Available in a range of colours, our 

water-based Clean Extreme Anti-Bacterial 

Scrubbable Matt is also perfect for food 

preparation or children’s play rooms – 

anywhere where improved cleanliness 

and hygiene is desired. 

Acrylic Eggshell option 

For projects when you want surfaces 

to be clean with a bit of sheen, the full 

Clean Extreme range is also available in a 

high performance, stain-resistant, durable 

and washable Acrylic Eggshell finish. 

Crown Trade’s Clean Extreme range is 

available from leading independent 

merchants and the nationwide network 

of Crown Decorating Centres. For more 

information and to find your nearest 

stockist, please visit www.crowntrade.co.uk

PROJECT 

Jonty Sexton 

Images: © 

Hotwalls Studios embraces artistic community 

and maintains exceptional heritage 

The Hotwalls Studios provides 

local artists in Portsmouth with 

studio space whilst creating an 

important focal point for the 

city’s burgeoning creative community 

and cleverly embracing the unique 

heritage of this historic site. 

Kebony, an enhanced wood from 

Norway, was selected by leading 

architects ERMC Architects to provide 

the internal flooring for all thirteen 

studios, the canteen and exterior 

decking, complementing the 

renovation of this previously vacant 

Victorian fort and maintaining the 

charm and timeless nature of this site. 

Once an integral part of the city’s 

historic defences against invasion, the 

Hotwalls Studios has been given a 

new lease of life, to enhance the city’s 

creative industries and provide new 

business opportunities for the local 

community. The architects brief was to 

develop multiple artist studios and a 

brasserie, however the ambitious 

vision of ERMC and their commitment 

to complete a sensitive restoration 

resulted in this stunning project, 

which far exceeded expectations and 

has become a building that all of 

Portsmouth can be proud of. 

Each converted casemate now 

forms a self-contained and versatile 

workspace ideally suited to artists. 

Utilising a pragmatic approach to 

modernisation, the robust form of the 

studios arches remains a dominant 

feature, with the existing surfaces and 

textures serving as both naturalistic 

decoration and a reminder of the 

structure’s historic significance. An 

outdoor terrace as well as an internal 

flooring solution has been constructed 

over the existing stone plinth with 

Kebony wood. 

This allows visitors and artists alike 

to relax and take in 

the spectacular 

views of the 

seascape so rarely 

observed from this 

location. Kebony 

was the perfect 

material for the 

terrace and internal 

flooring due to its 

enhanced durability 

and hardwearing 

nature. 

Developed in 

Norway, Kebony’s 

revolutionary 

technology is an environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably 

sourced softwoods through a patented process using a bio based liquid from 

agricultural production which is impregnated into the wood. The process 

permanently transforms the wood cell structure to give Kebony the attributes of 

tropical hardwood including high durability, hardness and dimensional stability. 

Deniz Beck, Chartered Architect at ERMC commented: “We are overwhelmed with 

the response received for the Hotwalls 

Studios. This project was certainly not 

without its challenges and required 

significant planning in order to maintain 

the structure’s status as a heritage 

monument. Kebony was instrumental in 

achieving our ambition; the material 

was incredibly robust and good-looking 

and we are already looking to use 

Kebony again in another exciting 

seafront project.” 

Adrian Pye, International Sales Director 

at Kebony added: “It’s wonderful to see 

how this ambitious 

project has become 

such an integral part 

of the city’s artistic 

community. We are 

always very proud 

when Kebony is used 

in a project of this 

nature, and we look 

forward to working 

with ERMC again in 

the future to 

contribute to another 

equally special 

development.” 

www.kebony.com 


PROJECTS 

Layher Scaffolding helps new London residential 

construction run smoothly next to mainline rail 

Safe, versatile and the 

optimum solution to 

scaffolding in a confined 

London location, adjacent to 

a mainline railway – the use of 

Layher scaffolding in a major 

residential development in the 

capital is generating clear-cut 

benefits. Manor Place Depot in 

Southwark is seeing the construction 

of 262 residential units and 

commercial space by Durkan 

Construction for the Notting 

Hill/Genesis Housing Group, adjacent 

to a separate Grade II listed 

structure. The extensive scaffolding 

facility, valued at over £1 million, is 

being undertaken by Mercer 

Scaffolding & Plant Hire Ltd. who 

are relatively new investors in Layher 

equipment. 

“We see the Layher system as 

very much the ‘scaffold for the 

future’ and the requirements that it 

has helped us to address in 

Southwark are evidence of this 

belief in practice,” says Adam 

Millgate, Operations Manager at 

Mercer. “The design of the 

company’s Allround scaffolding and 

our close liaison with the Layher 

team, including a tailored open day 

held jointly to showcase its use to 

Durkan, have both been central to 

our scaffolding solution which is 

now scheduled to play a key role at 

the site for approximately 66 

weeks.” 

Adam Millgate draws immediate 

attention to the fact that the three 

blocks being constructed on the site 

sit either side of a four-track main 

railway line into London Bridge. This 

is elevated on a 17-arch viaduct, the 

arches themselves being destined to 

provide excellent commercial 

opportunities as part of the 

complex. Significantly, the area six 

metres either side of the tracks is 

designated as a ‘Zone of Influence’ 

where specific construction site 

conditions need to be observed. 

“One of the main factors that 

this pointed towards was the 

avoidance of long scaffold tubes,” 

continues Adam Millgate. “The 

Layher Allround design has allowed 

us to build the entire structure using 

individual pieces no more than three 

metres in length, while the in-built 

connection system not only 

simplified the erection process but 

also removed the risk of fittings 

accidentally falling from the 

structure or being left at the site.” 

Protection fans were also installed as 

further safeguards next to the rail 

line. 

The site design features a mix of 

residential units and is planned to 

welcome its first occupants in late 

2019. The high profile 

accommodation also includes a 

series of balconies of varying sizes 

and configurations, the construction 

of which also benefits from the use 

of Layher systems, notably the 

company’s console brackets. 

“There are also three bullnoses at 

the end of specific parts of the 

structure which have had to be 

accommodated by the scaffold 

design,” comments Sean Pike, 

Layher’s UK Managing Director. 

“Here too, our Allround system is 

ideal for the radii concerned while 

personnel staircases and loading 

platforms also feature at key points 

to simplify movement and site 

logistics. These also include a series 

of cantilevered loading bays where 

ground conditions below have not 

permitted leg support to be used,” 

he adds. 

Throughout the scaffold 

structure, bay widths of 2.57 metres 

are proving ideal for the positioning 

and movement of material such as 

window frames – a process that is 

enhanced by the absence of crossbracing. 

Up to eight lifts have been 

erected for the seven-storey building 

with the focus primarily on 

providing access for the external 

faces where up to one million bricks 

will be laid. 

The advantages that arise from 

the use of the Layher scaffolding 

system were clearly evident during 

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the company held with Durkan’s 

safety management team. Apart 

from the need to maximise safety 

and efficient performance, there are 

specific features with this project 

that have had to be addressed – not 

least the location of the railway. 

The potential gains that were 

identified prior are now being fully 

realised on site. 

The Mercer scaffolding team also 

places particular emphasis on the 

lightweight design of Layher 

Allround and other components that 

have been installed. “The location 

means that crane access is 

significantly limited, with lifting 

only possible for the placement of 

components and stock,” says Lee 

Read, Mercer’s Site Supervisor. “The 

rosette connection system is also key 

as it not only provides a clear guide 

for safe erection but enables us to 

undertake the process far more 

quickly than by using, for example, a 

tube and fitting alternative.” Mercer 

estimates that the latter would have 

resulted in at least a 30% increase in 

the time required, markedly more 

manpower and materials, and may 

not have provided the ideal solution 

to the needs defined by the location 

of the railway. 

Adjacent to the site of a listed 

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from 1895 and which features a 

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now act as a heating ventilation flue 

for the residential complex – the 

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PROJECTS 

Historic churches threatened by funding cuts and 

climate change, warns National Churches Trust 

Abig increase in the number 

of historic churches and 

chapels seeking funding for 

urgent repair, maintenance 

and development projects has been 

reported by the National Churches 

Trust in its Annual Review for 2017 – 

2018, published on Friday 13 July 

2018. 

The Annual Review’s cover photo 

shows Hugh Dennis, with Vice 

Presidents of the Trust Bettany 

Hughes, Bill Bryson, Michael Palin 

and Huw Edwards with Joe Stilgoe at 

the piano. 

Figures in the UK’s church 

buildings support charity’s Annual 

Review show that it received 480 

applications for grants in 2017, an 

increase of 26% on 2016. 

The increase is due to a number 

of factors, including the worsening 

funding landscape for church 

buildings following cuts to the 

Heritage Lottery Fund’s grant 

programmes in 2017, and the end of 

the government funded Listed Places 

of Worship Roof Repair Fund in 

2016. 

In 2017, the National Churches 

Trust awarded £1.7 million to help 

pay for 230 repair, maintenance and 

development projects at churches 

and chapels throughout the United 

Kingdom. This was an increase of 

£300,000 compared to the £1.4 

million it awarded in 2016. In 2017, 

funding from the Trust helped to 

remove 29 churches from the 

Historic England ‘Heritage at Risk’ 

register. 

Some of the UK’s most precious 

Christian places of worship 

benefitted from National Churches 

Trust grants in 2017, including: 

• St Botolph’s church in Boston, 

Lincolnshire, the UK’s largest parish 

church. Grade I listed and on Historic 

England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register, 

St Botolph’s received a £40,000 grant 

for urgent roof repairs. 

• St David’s Old Church in 

Llanwrtyd, Wales, a church with a 

recorded history spanning more than 

1,000 years. The Grade II* listed 

church received a £20,000 grant for 

urgent repairs to stonework and 

gutters. 

• St George the Martyr in 

Southwark, London, designed by 

John Price in 1735. Grade II listed 

and on Historic England’s ‘Heritage 

at Risk’ register. St George the 

Martyr received a £10,000 grant to 

help fund new community facilities. 

In 2017, the Trust increased the 

provision of grants for maintenance 

work to fund small repairs to prevent 

the need for more expensive repairs 

in the future. 51 Maintenance Grants 

were awarded, made possible 

through the support of The Pilgrim 

Trust, totalling £104,006. 

The National Churches Trust 

supports church buildings 

throughout the UK that are open for 

worship. In 2017 funding from the 

Trust benefitted Church of England, 

Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland, 

Church of Scotland, Church in Wales, 

Methodist, United Reformed, Baptist 

and Presbyterian places of worship. 

Claire Walker, CEO of the 

National Churches Trust said: 

“Over the last four years the 

National Churches Trust the number 

of UK churches and chapels applying 

for our grants has risen substantially, 

with the number of applications 

rising from 300 in 2014 to 480 in 

2017.” 

“A number of factors have come 

together to create a tipping point for 

the future of many church 

buildings.” 

“In 2017 there was particular 

demand for grants to help repair and 

replace church roofs. This in part 

Hugh Dennis, Bettany Hughes, Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Huw Edwards and 

Joe Stilgoe. 

reflects that the roofing of many 

Victorian churches is simply outliving 

its lifespan after over 100 years of 

exposure to the elements.” 

“We are also seeing more 

churches needing to replace 

rainwater goods. The intensity of 

extreme weather patterns, including 

heavier rainfall and storms, is putting 

church gutters and drains under 

strain and systems designed in the 

past cannot cope.” 

CLIMATE CHANGE 

“Looking to the future, the impact of 

climate change could have a serious 

impact on the UK’s historic 

churches.” 

“Higher levels of rainfall in the 

UK, such as the 20% increase seen in 

Scotland since the 1960s, with more 

cycles of wetting and drying, will 

cause damage to timber and 

stonework.” 

“Stronger winds and more 

frequent storms will threaten roofs, 

towers and spires.” 

“Climate change is also making 

the UK ever more vulnerable to 

invasive pests. The biggest danger for 

church buildings would be from 

termites, which are now widespread 

in France, with infestations being 

found close to the Channel coast.” 

HELP NEEDED 

“Over the coming years, many of the 

UK’s churches, chapels and meeting 

houses are going to need all the help 

they can get. “ 

“That’s why I’m very grateful to 

all the individuals, trusts and 

foundations and other organisations 

who support our work through gifts, 

legacies and on-going financial 

resourcing. “ 

“That includes our growing 

number of Friends, 716 of whom 

joined us in 2017, and all of whom 

help us champion the future of some 

of the most historic and beautiful 

religious buildings to be found 

anywhere in the world.” 

FEATURED IN THE ANNUAL 

REVIEW 

The National Churches Trust’s Annual 

Review 2017 – 2018 includes a 

number of feature articles looking in 

detail at the issues affecting church 

buildings. 

Catherine Pepinster, writer and 

broadcaster, examines how the craft 

of the stonemason is being revived; 

John Goodall, Architectural Editor of 

Country Life, provides suggestions on 

how to make churches visitorfriendly; 

and William Parsons, cofounder 

of the British Pilgrimage 

Trust, explains how pilgrimage can 

help open Britain’s churches to new 

audiences. 

Also covered in the Annual 

Review 2017 – 2018 are new 

initiatives started by the Trust, 

including MaintenanceBooker, which 

helps churches carry out vital 

maintenance work and 

ExploreChurches, which makes it 

possible for more people to visit 

churches and to discover their 

history and architecture. 

Tel: 020 7227 1936 


PROJECTS 

Richard Sutton, General Manager at Horbury Property Services, 

looks at why planned preventative maintenance can help building 

owners and landlords to save money on unplanned repairs. 

Maintenance of buildings can be a 

major headache for building owners, 

both in the public and private sector. 

Taking control of this process and 

implementing a programme of planned 

preventative maintenance (PPM) can make a major 

difference in terms of reducing the administrative 

burden and downtime and lowering maintenance 

costs. 

There are many challenges that building 

owners face. These include the complexity or 

diversity of their property portfolio, the financial 

implications of maintenance activities and setting 

realistic budget forecasts for their future 

maintenance requirements. At the same time, 

building owners and property managers are trying 

to balance these against achieving quality, 

efficiency and safety, as well as compliance. 

The deciding factor for many is that planned 

maintenance will reduce costs, typically between 

12-18% compared to reactive maintenance. It 

also has some significant benefits, such as: 

• The prevention of large scale failure, for 

example, a whole roof could collapse, which could 

cost tens of thousands of pounds. 

• Equipment becomes more energy efficient and 

its service life can be extended. 

• It minimises downtime and disruption to 

normal operations, therefore enhancing occupier 

satisfaction, particularly important in the 

education, retail and leisure sectors. 

• Ensures health and safety compliance. 

• Meets manufacturer warranty requirements. 

• Adds value to preserve and enhance property 

assets. 

Building and property managers often choose 

to meet the challenges by outsourcing their 

planned preventative maintenance requirements to 

an external specialist. Property maintenance 

companies, like Horbury Property Services, carry 

out regular assessments of the building fabric, 

mechanical and electrical engineering services, 

utilising an asset management system which offers 

a cost effective and highly efficient solution to 

clients. This is essential in identifying opportunities 

for the client to save money in the long term – 

which usually happens within a year. 

Across the country, there is an increasing trend 

towards planned preventative maintenance, with 

an average rise of 6% in public and private sector 

organisations adopting this method. 

Many organisations, such as housing 

associations, have increased expenditure on PPM 

programmes, including London’s largest housing 

associations which saw a rise in spend of 17% in 

recent years. 

Evidence has shown that preventative action 

being taken to ensure properties remain in good 

condition leads to improved tenant relations. 

Bringing in an external company also means 

being able to access specialist skills and 

knowledge. When it comes to some maintenance 

services, many aspects require specialist skills and 

training. 

Efficiency can be increased by using an 

external provider as it enables the building owner 

or landlord to focus on their core business, 

without worrying about when maintenance is due 

on various building services. 

Commercial property owners and social 

landlords are increasingly opting for planned 

preventative maintenance programmes because it 

enables them to be compliant and provides them 

with complete peace of mind. It also means better 

value for money and longer service life for many 

different services within a building.” 

Tel: 01709 917555 

www.horburypropertyservices.com. 

It’s Time To Check Your Facade 

Adrian Storey, General 

Manager at Horbury Facades, 

looks at the importance of 

regularly inspecting a 

building’s rainscreen façade and how 

easy it can be to start the 

remediation process. 

“It is safe to say that events over 

the past 12 months have prompted 

almost everyone to consider the 

safety of the UK’s buildings, 

particularly multi-occupancy 

structures. 

Improving the levels of safety 

within these developments, especially 

in terms of fire risk, has been a top 

priority for public sector 

organisations. As such, many 

buildings up and down the country, 

including hospitals and residential 

blocks, have been undergoing 

thorough inspections both inside and 

out to ensure they are as safe as can 

be. 

Currently the Regulatory Reform 

(Fire Safety) Order states that fire risk 

assessments for high-rise residential 

buildings must be carried out 

‘regularly’. It is recommended that the 

responsible person ensures these are 

undertaken at least annually and 

when any significant alterations are 

made to the building. 

Many new and refurbished 

buildings now feature exterior 

cladding, therefore it is not always 

possible to establish the full fire 

resistance of the building visually. To 

do so, an in-depth inspection, also 

known as a site survey, is required. 

A site survey not only tests for 

fire safety but will also ensure early 

detection of any defects and provide 

information about the extent and 

severity of any faults in need of 

immediate rectification. 

These surveys are a specialist 

activity, therefore it is important that 

they are carried out by qualified, 

experienced and adequately insured 

inspectors, like our skilled team at 

Horbury Facades. An expert will not 

only see problems in need of 

immediate repair, but they may also 

spot any indications of potential 

failure in fire stopping and the 

structure overall, which can be then 

added to a maintenance schedule 

and repaired when necessary. 

A competent and reliable 

maintenance contractor for facades 

should also provide evidence and 

records of all inspections and repairs, 

should they be required for 

regulatory and insurance purposes. 

According to figures published in 

July by the Ministry of Housing, 

Communities and Local Government 

(MHCLG) in England, 301 private 

sector residential buildings (including 

hotels and student accommodation) 

exceeding 18m have been identified 

as having cladding systems unlikely 

to meet building regulations 

guidance. 

Immediate facade remediation is 

therefore essential on these buildings, 

however many owners are putting 

this off as they believe the work will 

cause disruption to day to day 

activities. 

The process is a specialist activity, 

however, with the right contractor it 

can be completed quickly and 

effectively, without causing a great 

deal of disruption to building 

occupants and passers-by. 

As experts in façade detailing, 

installation and remedial works, we 

know how important it is that 

projects such as this are completed 

effectively with minimum disruption, 

on time and to the highest standards. 

That’s why we always ensure our 

team of experienced remediation 

specialists work closely with building 

owners and managers to ensure that 

all of our work is completed as soon 

as possible. 

Rainscreen facades feature on 

millions of buildings across the UK, 

not just residential blocks but 

educational facilities, healthcare 

facilities and many others that are 

regularly frequented by members of 

the public. For owners and managers, 

both within the private and public 

sector, that haven’t already done so, 

it is time to check the façade. An 

inspection can be carried out in a 

matter of hours and, if required, the 

removal and replacement of any 

faulty rainscreen systems can be 

arranged as a matter of urgency.” 

Tel: 01709 515 044 or email 

enquiries@horburyfacades.com. 


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