September 2019
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Cladding Updates<br />
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk<br />
CUTTING OUT THE WASTE<br />
With statistics regularly quoted about the amount of waste we are all sending to landfill, businesses are looking to<br />
play their part in reducing waste and operating more efficiently.<br />
As such, Freefoam has recently helped Key Partnership Homes do exactly this at their new site at Caleb Close, Luton.<br />
Freefoam supplier Willmott’s of Reading identified during the specification process that the standard five-metre cladding<br />
board would be uneconomical and an inefficient use of materials. George Petts, Willmott’s Business Development<br />
Manager, explained “With many of the units requiring three metre lengths we quickly estimated that a six-metre cladding<br />
board would work much better for this development and considerably reduce waste. We work closely with Freefoam and<br />
with the volumes specified for this site they were happy to manufacture this bespoke order.”<br />
The first 25 properties of a 224-unit site have now been completed, featuring Freefoam Fortex embossed cladding and white roofline range. The mix of<br />
affordable rent and shared ownership tenures, built on behalf of Paradigm Housing Group, features the popular Double Shiplap board in Argyll Brown on both<br />
house and apartment units alongside white PVC fascia and soffit. www.freefoam.com<br />
MAJOR PROJECT OPTS FOR Y-WALL<br />
RCM is currently supplying a regeneration development in Canning Town, London with<br />
100,000m² of its A1 non-combustible BBA-certified fibre cement building board.<br />
RCM was appointed to supply 100,000m2 of its A1 Y-wall<br />
sheathing board to Errigal Contracts through Walls &<br />
Ceilings International for the Brunel Street Works project.<br />
The project is one of RCM’s largest Y-wall orders to-date. The Brunel Street Works is a project by Opal,<br />
a joint venture between Galliford Try Partnerships and Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing. It is one of<br />
the largest regeneration sites underway in London. Ian Quinton, MD RCM, explained: “Through RCM’s<br />
continued growth of supplying fabricated products, we are pleased to be working alongside our strategic<br />
partners and being supportive by delivering to such a major project.” www.buildingboards.co.uk<br />
MODERN MAKEOVER ON THE FARM<br />
When the residents of a rural Farmer’s House set in the South Downs National Park were<br />
looking to achieve an elegant extension to provide further space for their growing family, they<br />
opted for Cembrit Patina BBA certified cladding to complement the building’s existing heritage.<br />
Farmer’s House, set in the South Downs National Park:<br />
The A2 non-combustible fire rating according to EN13501,<br />
make Patina ideal for new build and over cladding<br />
rainscreen applications. www.cembrit.co.uk<br />
Cembrit Patina is an autoclaved, through-coloured board in 11 pastel coloured impact resistant boards<br />
characterised by an attractive matt finish and a faint directional grain. During the production process,<br />
Patina undergoes a unique impregnation treatment, which effectively protects against water staining and<br />
dirt, ensuring that the façade retains its attractive appearance in both dry and wet weather conditions.<br />
CPD SHINES A LIGHT ON SSR2<br />
The new SSR2 CPD from Catnic provides a practical and informative overview of the prefinished<br />
steel system for roof and wall cladding.<br />
Manufactured from Tata Steel’s Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra<br />
pre-finished steel, the SSR2 Roofing and Cladding System<br />
is a lightweight and durable solution.<br />
The 45-minute session explores the performance and aesthetic considerations of pre-finished steel,<br />
including detailing and installation solutions, as well as building methods and regulations. There is<br />
also a useful section on how to include renewable technologies and meet sustainability<br />
requirements.<br />
To request the new CPD visit: https://catnic.com/products/ssr2-roofing-and-cladding/request-a-cpd<br />
78 TC SEPTEMBER <strong>2019</strong>