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News Release from: Alumasc Exterior Building Products | Subject: M.R.Render systems
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2007
Alumasc makes splash at Islington Square
M.R.Render systems from Alumasc have played a key role in realising the striking facades of an award-winning regeneration scheme in East Manchester.
The 23 homes at Islington Square, Ancoats are part of New Islington , Manchester's Millennium Community and one of the UK's most distinctive social housing developments of recent years Created by FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste ) , New Islington is a partnership between English Partnerships, Urban Splash and New East Manchester , together with Great Places Housing Group
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The development was named 'Regeneration Partnership of the Year' at the recent Regeneration Awards, jointly organised by leading magazines Building, Building Design and Property Week.
It also won Best Partnership Development at the Whathouse Awards in November 2006.
Approximately 2000 sq m of M.R.Silicone 1.5 mm render in a wide variety of colours has been used to render the homes, which are influenced by Dutch canal houses and feature gables and decorated balcony effects.
The architects selected Alumasc because the system offered a wide colour choice, that would achieve a colour-fast and highly weather resistant, water repellent finish.
M.R.ST Lightweight Renders are suitable for new building and re-modelling of existing facades.
Available in rolled or dragged surface textures, colours range from the subtle to the dramatic.
They combine the longevity and weathering features of render, with an aesthetic vibrancy that meets with today's design and performance requirements, including UV stability, excellent colour consistency and fastness.
In addition to the creative freedom they afford, the renders bring wide ranging benefits to specifiers, installers and building users.
Advantages include optimal protection against water penetration, permeability for water vapour and protection against damaging solvents, acids and pollutants within the environment.
M.R.ST Lightweight Renders can also be used as the facing for M.R.
Insulated Render Systems as well as being suitable for direct application to solid walls.
For further details on the full range of Facade systems, or to request samples or literature, contact Alumasc on 0808 100 2008. Request a free brochure from Alumasc Exterior Building Products ...
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