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Updates For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk KNAUF PRODUCT DEBUTS ON LANDMARK PROJECT Knauf Insulation has launched FactoryClad Roll 35, a non-combustible glass mineral wool solution for built-up metal walls and roofs with the lowest embodied carbon of any equivalent 35 lambda mineral wool product on the UK market. FactoryClad Roll 35 was specifically developed to insulate the 12,000m 2 roof of the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester, one of Europe’s largest and most sustainable live entertainment arenas. “Co-op Live is a project that places sustainability at its heart,” explained Liliya Luke, Glass Mineral Wool Product Manager at Knauf Insulation. “So it was essential our new FactoryClad Roll 35 not only delivered the required thermal efficiency but met the project’s sustainability requirements. “We know that the construction industry faces a monumental task in delivering on the FactoryClad Roll 35 was developed for Co-op Live in Manchester – one of Europe’s most sustainable live entertainment arena. country’s net zero target. FactoryClad Roll 35 not only ticks all the boxes in terms of thermal, fire safety and acoustic performance but it’s backed up by the sustainability credentials the industry needs, so we decided to roll it out to meet demand for sustainable insulation for commercial buildings.” FactoryClad Roll 35 is non-combustible with the best Euroclass A1 reaction to fire classification. Because it is made of mineral wool, it also acts as a sound absorbent lining within built-up metal roofs, so will help control the reverberation of internal sound. It comes in five thicknesses between 60 and 220mm and is manufactured at a width of 1,200mm for speed of fitting. It also has a high tear strength which ensures its durability and ease of handling during installation. FactoryClad Roll 35 is backed up by a wide range of sustainability credentials. It’s manufactured with ECOSE Technology, Knauf Insulation’s unique bio-based binder that contains no added phenol or formaldehyde and is 70% less energy-intensive to manufacture than traditional binders. Products made with ECOSE Technology generate low levels of dust and low VOCs and have been awarded the Eurofins Gold Certificate for Indoor Air Comfort. www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/ factoryclad-roll-35 STO PLAYS PART IN FIRE SAFETY OF TWO TOWERS An external wall insulation (EWI) system designed by Sto has ensured two residential tower blocks meet stringent fire safety requirements. Located in Tower Hamlets, Gayton House and Sleaford House are managed by housing association Poplar HARCA. Following amendments to Building Regulations, which banned the use of combustible materials in external walls of high-rise buildings above 18m, StoTherm Mineral K was specified to replace the existing EWI system. BBA-certified, StoTherm Mineral K comprises mineral fibre insulation boards and the system is classified with an A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire in accordance with BS EN 13501-1. Working on behalf of Westminster Building Company, Square 1 Architectural Solutions was responsible for removing the existing EWI and Gayton House and Sleaford House are managed by housing association Poplar HARCA installing the StoTherm Mineral K system onto four elevations on each 23-storey block. The noncombustible mineral fibre insulation boards were secured to the existing concrete substrate using adhesive and mechanical fixings, and without the need for additional expansion joints. A StoLevell Duo Plus reinforcing coat embedded with Sto-Glass Fibre Mesh was then applied to the face of the insulation boards. This was followed by the application of 1.5mm stippled StoSilco, a silicone resin render that provides high levels of water repellence to protect the walls from weathering. Andrew Downer, Director at Square 1 Architectural Solutions, said: “Following an analysis of the existing external wall insulation, Sto developed a suitable specification which eliminated fire safety concerns. Thanks to the A1 non-combustible mineral fibre insulation boards, the blocks will benefit from unrivalled fire protection while the single leaf construction ensures excellent thermal performance for the residents, without reducing the interior space. “Removing the existing EWI system on two 23- storey blocks was challenging but the installation of StoTherm Mineral K was straightforward. This enabled us to deliver the project quickly and effectively, minimising disruption for residents.” www.sto.co.uk 44 TC JANUARY <strong>2024</strong>
FIRE SAFETY OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL ROOFS FOCUS The role of the roof in modern building design has expanded significantly in recent years. Now ROCKWOOL has published a whitepaper aimed at helping specifiers and roofing contractors to consider and plan for possible fire risks arising from flat roofs being used as multifunctional spaces for a variety of social and practical applications, highlighting, for example, the increasing number of solar energy installations. The Flat roofs: The functional fifth façade paper explores the fire safety implications of modern multifunctional roofs and discusses best practices for identifying and mitigating the risks. It also explains the role of the guidance provided in approved documents, including Approved Document B (ADB) for fire safety, and examines potential limitations of such advice for non-standard flat roof circumstances and scenarios. The whitepaper can be downloaded at https://rockwool.link/ffpr “While the use of flat roofs as functional spaces is not a new concept, the practice has become more and more popular in recent years, especially in increasingly crowded urban areas,” explained Lisa Stephens, Product Manager – Building Envelope, ROCKWOOL UK. “Now, flat roofs don’t just house plant and building services but energy efficiency infrastructure and social spaces too.” With the increasing complexity of the flat roof space in mind, this whitepaper addresses the risks associated with social and commercial uses of flat roofs, considering implications such as greater footfall and the impact of penetrations from building services and cabling on compartmentation and fire resistance. With the market for solar energy growing rapidly in the UK and Europe, Flat roofs: The functional fifth façade also places a specific focus on the lack of dedicated guidance for solar panels despite evidence that their presence may increase fire risk. “The information in the whitepaper will help those involved in the design and installation of flat roofs to make responsible choices when selecting materials to enable a modern flat roof to be multifunctional, safe and long-lasting,” said Lisa Stephens. “It offers practical advice to simplify specification whilst going above and beyond legislative requirements.” https://rockwool.link/ffpr TOP SOLUTION FOR PROJECTS WHERE SPACE IS TIGHT Spacetherm WL (Wall Liner) insulation from the A. Proctor Group has played its part in improving the thermal performance, and helped reduce the heating costs of a 1970’s building with limited internal space. The original building, created by the British architectural partnership Benson and Forsyth, is a modestly sized one-bedroom flat. To make the space feel bigger, the architects created a split level, giving the majority of the space to the living areas and compromising on the size of the bedroom. The bedroom, essentially a little cube, juts out from the rest of the flat, meaning there are three external walls; it’s also partially sunk into the ground. Above the ceiling is the pedestrian deck, so again, no insulation. All this amounts to a very cold room. Designer Stefi Orazi, from Modernist Estates, who lives in the flat explained: “When I first moved into the flat in 2015, I just kept the heating on in the bedroom the whole time, but it just seemed ridiculous to heat a room that I wasn’t in during the day. And then, during the pandemic, I noticed little mould spots all over my mattress and wall behind the bed. I had to do something about it. Properly. “I started researching different insulating materials, but because of the size of the room (it’s about 2.5 x 2.5m), I really couldn’t afford to lose any wall space with regular insulation. I then came across Spacetherm WL made by the A. Proctor Group. This seemed ideal as it’s only 13mm thick, and you can glue it directly onto the wall, plus you can do it yourself and can download the installation guide direct from their website.” Stefi continued: “The A. Proctor Group were really helpful every time I emailed them with a question, and the boards are 1200 x 600 mm, so they are easy to handle for one person alone. “ Spacetherm WL is a high-performance laminate specifically designed to be fixed to the internal surfaces of existing walls without the need for mechanical fixings. Spacetherm WL consists of a Spacetherm aerogel insulation blanket bonded to a 3mm Magnesium Board (MgO) for use in applications where improved thermal performance is required with limited space. At just 13mm thick, Spacetherm WL has virtually no negative impact on floor space, there is no need to remove skirting boards and cornices, saving time and cost, and making it ideal for refurbishment projects where space is at a premium. www.proctorgroup.com JANUARY <strong>2024</strong> TC 45
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