October 2019

Cladding Updates
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
BIG HIGHS AT LOWER MILL
The Lower Mill Estate, a development of holiday homes in the Cotswolds, offers holiday homemakers the
best in bespoke, energy efficient properties thanks to the Kingspan TEK Building System.
The diverse selection of residential properties have benefited from the Kingspan TEK Building System’s scope
for individual design and off-site construction, which has improved construction efficiency. Lower Mill Estate,
constructed by Conservation Builders, is a community of beautiful holiday homes which has continued to
produce exemplary models of sustainable construction with each new phase of development. The Habitat First Group’s vision was to create a residential
nature reserve that would provide security and the freedom to escape the demands of urban life. The resulting development, immersed in the idyllic woodlands
of the Cotswolds, offers residents tranquillity and relaxation through fully customisable, energy efficient properties. The Kingspan TEK Building System has
enabled clients to enjoy a truly bespoke experience, where they can be involved in the very early stages of designing their property. The latest phase of the
ongoing development makes use of Kingspan TEK panels for the walls and roofs of the new units. The Kingspan TEK Building System, which comprises a highperformance
insulation core sandwiched between two layers of OSB/3, was selected as it allowed a high level of design flexibility and exceptional out-of-thebox
fabric performance, as well as creating minimal site waste as kits are designed and cut off-site. www.kingspantek.co.uk
SPORTS HALL VICTORY FOR TEK PANELS
Students at the renowned King’s College School in Cambridge are enjoying getting active in their new
Sports & Cultural Centre, constructed with the use of the offsite Kingspan TEK Cladding Panels.
King’s College School, Cambridge: Kingspan
TEK Cladding Panels were used on the new
sports hall and are high performance structural
insulated panels (SIPs) which comprise a rigid
insulation core between two layers of OSB/3.
To minimise heat loss, Hollins Architects and Surveyors specified 172mm Kingspan TEK Cladding Panels to be
installed within the structural frame by Mcveigh Offsite. Rob Marsh-Feiley, from Hollins Architects and Surveyors,
explained: “The basic principles of this design with respect to sustainability were based on achieving the highest level
of insulation and ensuring the overall building fabric is as efficient as possible, rather than relying on renewable
energy generation. The Kingspan TEK Cladding Panels fitted well within these principles.” www.kingspantek.co.uk
HELPING CUSTOMERS GROW
Despite all the uncertainty in the market, the team at Freefoam felt that the time was right to
commission and deliver a broad PR and digital campaign called ‘Helping Customers Grow’.
“Indeed it’s been incredibly inspiring to hear
throughout this programme our customers’
stories of success and to know that we have
played an integral part in that development.”
See the video at:
https://youtu.be/gvD8xxJ28uU
The aims of the programme are to shine a light on the roofline market and its supply chain, to showcase all areas
of the business and to illustrate how, as manufacturers, Freefoam consistently deliver products and services to
help its customers grow. Colin St John, Commercial Director, said: “We know that, although the outlook is
uncertain, we are a strong and secure company able to withstand the rigours of the market. With a robust
infrastructure and nearly 30 years of delivering to our customers we have a strong and consistent story to tell.”
A FACADE FIT FOR A KING
A combination of Proteus Facades’ solid and perforated brass, zinc and aluminium cladding panels have
helped to create a striking finish on the redevelopment of 24 King William Street, a new mixed-use office
scheme in London.
The fins at 24 King William Street are designed
around a rigid bespoke aluminium extrusion
that connects to the curtain wall glazing
system. The outer TECU Brass element of the
fins are profiled in shape and taper across the
length to generate an angled effect.
The £23 million renovation of the 80,730 ft² building was designed by Ben Adams Architects and includes the
addition of two new storeys. To reflect the style within, striking perforated Proteus SC TECU Brass panels and
bespoke vertical fins and trim flashings, with an Artisan hand applied patinated finish were specified for the
ground level, street facing elevations. www.proteusfacades.com
78 TC OCTOBER 2019