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02 April 2015

Polypipe energy efficient ventilation products at Ecobuild

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Polypipe energy efficient ventilation products at Ecobuild New Polypipe Ventilation products at Ecobuild Domus range of ducting systems Two new products in the Domus range of ducting systems in the form of 90° bends and a plenum with integral flow control device. The fans, in particular, received excellent visitor feedback due to their very quiet[…]

  • 02 April 2015

02 April 2015

Spymaster’s Burlesdon Lodge rebuild uses Redland clay tiles

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Burlesdon Lodge, original ‘M’ spy master’s house Spymaster’s Burlesdon Lodge rebuild using Redland Rosemary Clay Craftsman roof tile Burlesdon Lodge was originally built in 1920 for Mansfield Cummings, the founder of MI6 and original ‘M’ spy master. The property was later bought by the Sneezum family who turned it into a family home. The area[…]

  • 02 April 2015

01 April 2015

Louvres and dampeners offer ventilation to nuclear facility

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Gilberts’ ventilation louvres and dampeners were specified for Rolls Royce’s Raynesway site Rolls Royce’s Raynesway site accommodates its core nuclear production capacity. Gilberts was recently contracted to build and supply the products to ventilate one of the site’s manufacturing buildings. Its WHK75 integrated louvres with VN75 dampeners were specified for installation. The Blackpool-based company also[…]

  • 01 April 2015

31 March 2015

New walkway system provides anti-slip access to rooftops

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The Kee Walk rooftop walkway system has been designed to provide slip resistance and fall protection The Kee Walk rooftop walkway system is the latest edition to Roof Edge Fabrication’s range of fall protection products. As well as providing workers with an anti-slip walking surface, the walkway system also delivers a separation route, which protects[…]

  • 31 March 2015

30 March 2015

Reznor first packaged HVAC unit for commercial and industrial

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P125 HVAC packaged unit Reznor P125 packaged HVAC unit for commercial and industrial applications The new P125 unit provides a complete standalone solution for clients requiring energy efficient cooling and heating systems with the ability to provide fresh air and extract air solutions, ensuring a very high standard of indoor air quality. It provides heating,[…]

  • 30 March 2015

27 March 2015

Contemporary homes in heritage area feature Protan flat roofs

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The Royal Forest development of homes in Huntington Protan SE membrane flat roofs for The Royal Forest development of contemporary homes on the outskirts of York Ben Bailey Homes worked with flat roof supplier Protan, gaining planning consent with a scheme that was contemporary but also worked with the distinct character of the area. As[…]

  • 27 March 2015

27 March 2015

Anti-climb downpipe covers reduces unauthorised roof access

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The recent case of an NHS trust being prosecuted and fined by the HSE after a vulnerable mental health patient was left paralysed after diving off a roof, highlights the risk to both service users and service providers of unauthorised access to roofs and other high level building areas. Good practice would ensure that access[…]

  • 27 March 2015

26 March 2015

Waterproof roofing system specified to combat North Western downpours

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Tremco’s Rapid Cure Roofing System was used to waterproof the school’s flat roofs North West England is often subject to unpredictable weather, heavy downpours and prolonged periods of rain. Roofing contractor, Hardisty CRN, was recently chosen to install a weather-proof roofing system for Stockport’s Offerton High School. The school, which overlooks a moorland landscape, has[…]

  • 26 March 2015

26 March 2015

Roofing membranes pass new wind resistance tests

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DuPont Tyvek Supro is one of the roofing membranes that has been certified to BS5534 The roofing membranes have passed the necessary tests for the new BS5534 guideline, which outlines the code of practice for slating and tiling. The new regulation sets requirements for resistance to wind uplift in pitched roofs. These requirements are defined[…]

  • 26 March 2015

23 March 2015

Single ply roofing membrane extends leisure centre’s lifespan

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As part of its recent refurbishment, Uttoxeter Leisure Centre was fitted with Protan’s SE single ply roofing membrane East Staffordshire Borough Council invested £3.9 million into the refurbishment of Uttoxeter Leisure Centre, upgrading its surviving facilities and adding new ones. Whilst the centre’s existing sports hall and pool have been preserved, a new steel frame[…]

  • 23 March 2015