Customised Prefabricated Gemtex Solutions

After a successful fully operational FAT at our factory in Barcelona with our client Box and Charnock, our pre-packaged Adisa boiler skid was precisely craned in to their Gresham Road project in Brixton, with only 15mm to spare. Gemtex provide off site fabricated plant room assemblies mounted on skid platforms. As well as all the benefits of offsite fabrication our boilers are ErP 2018 ready and meet the new class 6 NOx ratings.

Our skids and prefabricated solutions are manufactured in line with specific design requirements. Produced within the controlled environment of our factory in Barcelona, then delivered to site where they can be installed efficiently.

The Gemtex design team can assist you with the design phase at the start of your project so that your plant room is completely suited to the layout and requirements of the premises. We will also provide support for the commissioning and end user handover processes.

There are many benefits to purchasing plant room solutions in this way, including:

  • Assistance with the design phase
  • A fully customised layout to suit the constraints of your construction site
  • A plant room that is constructed in a clean environment that is free from dust and water, to ensure optimum performance
  • Significant labour savings, resulting in overall costs being reduced
  • All components are ordered through and delivered by one manufacturer
  • Delay-free construction, due to reduction in any potential onsite issues
  • Reduced health and safety risks, and less need for onsite hot work
  • A single delivery for all components, meaning a reduction in site traffic, congestion and therefore, carbon emissions
  • Skids will be witnessed tested in a fully operational condition on our factory test rig, and partially commissioned before delivery to save valuable time after installation
  • Various components are available to suit every design (filters, pumps, pressurisation units, tank alarms, etc.)

Efficient installation of your plant room

Gemtex will manage the construction of your skids and plant room solutions from start to finish. This will be carried out in line with our agreed schedule, which we will discuss with you before the project starts. By manufacturing the skids and other components, we make sure that your plant room is built to exact specifications. Once delivered to site it’s a simple case of connecting to the services for the buildings heating system.

For more information please email info@gemtex.co.uk or visit www.gemtex.co.uk.
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Efficiency boost for local builders

Spantherm is an innovative ground floor system from Creagh Concrete which is being adopted by a growing number of local house builders.

As housebuilders increasingly explore the opportunities for new ideas to reduce labour onsite and boost efficiency in the build it makes sense that they start with the ground floor. The initial appeal of Spantherm is clear, because a typical floor on a detached house or a pair of semis is fitted onsite in less than two hours.

Most builders opt for the work to be completed by Creagh’s expert fitting team, requiring no labour from the house builder; however the floor can also be ordered on a supply only basis for installation by the builder’s own team. Once in place and grouted, the floor achieves its full structural capability with 72 hours but building activity can commence on perimeter walls within 24 hours.

Practicality

The speed of construction saves around a week off the total schedule when compared to the typical poured concrete floor alternative. A further advantage is that the factory made Spantherm floor come to site as single units combining the precast concrete and insulation material, so there is no requirement to stock or handle loose insulation. This feature also means that the installation of Spantherm is not weather dependant and creates zero waste onsite.

Each Spantherm floor is manufactured to the house plans provided, taking account of the required loadings and the positioning of services which penetrate the slab. Creagh’s technical team however, are on hand to measure the builder’s sub-floor works prior to manufacture, so any site issues are eliminated.

The Creagh flooring team work closely with each site manager to ensure the floors are available to call off when required and this level of cooperation greatly simplifies the process for the builder.

Performance

Everyone can understand the advantages of faster completion however Spantherm brings a second major benefit in the form of its excellent thermal
performance and the impact that brings within the most recent building regulations. Getting off to a good start with an energy efficient floor system is essential to a strong fabric first solution.

Designing and building energy efficient homes to meet current regulations can be a complex process but installing a high performance insulated ground floor is always a good start.

The regulations have been designed to make house builders consider more than just the physical performance of the structural envelope, they are now obliged to consider each individual component’s impact on the buildings overall energy efficiency and particularly the removal of thermal bridging.

All of these factors are combined within Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) calculations and this adds a further dimension for builders to consider as they seek the most cost effective specification for each house type.

Reducing Heat Loss

The design of Spantherm insulated concrete floor is optimised to provide the maximum practical insulating effect by combining high performance EPS and structural precast concrete in a single factory built unit. This provides a thermally efficient system which rates favourably against building regulation requirements and provides U values which are superior to that achieved by many alternative flooring products.

Combatting Thermal Bridging

Spantherm’s reinforced concrete structure has been designed in a way to minimise the thermal bridge at all the junctions between the wall and the floor units. It is this excellent thermal efficiency which gives the builder that good start to their total SAP calculation which can reduce the reliance on the use of expensive renewable technologies.

For more information please visit www.creaghconcrete.co.uk.
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Connex Offsite a new company with big ideas

Connex Offsite is a bathroom pod manufacturer based in a brand new factory in Newry, Northern Ireland and is part of a larger group of companies specialising in Construction, Engineering, Waste Management and Robotics.

Bathroom pods in recent years have revolutionised traditional construction methods and are now widely used in student accommodation, social housing, hotels and Residential apartments. By using offsite-manufactured products, contractors can benefit from a range of advantages including increased efficiencies, quality control, reduction in site management and time-saving.

Whilst the construction sector faces an anticipated 35% future growth, the training deficit in terms of skilled workers is currently running at a shortfall of 51%*. This lack of onsite skills, together with the issue of a transient workforce, which can only become more critical as Brexit progresses, has made Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) a priority for construction companies, enabling them to meet the sector demands of today and the future

Comparatively it takes six trades to supply traditional bathrooms on a large scale; using bathroom pods this reduces to one supplier. The pods consistent build quality gives the contractor the reassurance that they are supplying an unrivalled product that will meet the anticipated results for their clients.

In addition to the new 70,000 Sq ft factory, Connex Offsite has recently invested in a new Howick steel cold roll-forming machine. This has made steel framing possible, in favour of the more cumbersome and heavy welded box sections. The big advantage of this process is sizeable weight reduction and the ability to apply more flexibitily in design without any loss of structural integrity.

Main contractors who secure their orders before April 2019, regardless of the un-certainty that overshadows Brexit, can secure their cost and programme for the length of the scheme.
Bathroom pods are completely bespoke in design and specification to each project. Connex offer the service of producing Prototypes for the approval of the client before entering into mass manufacturing.

Our highly skilled team come together to offer a vast array of experience in construction, project management, design and delivery. Whatever the scheme, large or small, all projects are handled personally with the same team from start to finish.

For further information, please contact us on 02830 800088 or email info@connexoffsite.com.

*All facts and figures from RCIS website

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CSM (UK) Ltd develops the solution for fire compliant concrete sandwich panels

In response to new UK Government building regulations, CSM (UK) Ltd has developed the solution for fire compliant concrete sandwich panels using Thermomass® and mineral wool insulation.

For 20 years, CSM (UK) Ltd has helped customers in the UK and Ireland design and build concrete sandwich walls using the Thermomass® system. Over this period, there has been a sizeable growth in the use of Thermomass® concrete sandwich panels by the pre-cast concrete industry, caused notably by the increase in architecturally designed structures in concrete across multiple sectors, assisted by the speed of construction, certainty of cost and programme and a drive to achieve the greater energy efficiency that Thermomass® provides.

Following the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017, the UK Government decided to act and ensure future high-rise projects built in England were fire safe. As of 21 December 2018, The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 came into action, whereby the UK Government has banned combustible materials within external walls on new high-rise buildings in England. According to the regulation, relevant buildings must be above 18 metres tall and contain dwellings, an institution or a room for residential purposes, excluding rooms in “a hostel, hotel or boarding house”, stating that all construction elements within should be classified with an A2- s1, d0 or A1 European Fire Classification, the highest rating possible.

Such an amendment could have immediately posed a threat to the concrete sandwich panel industry who, at present, rely on thermal insulations such as Polyisocyanurate (PIR), Graphite Expanded Polystyrene or Phenolic insulations, all of which all fall short of the European Fire Classifications required.

However, considering these new regulations andrisks, CSM (UK) Ltd, supplier of the Thermomass® System in the UK and Ireland, has collaborated with mineral wool insulation manufacturers, to supply to the pre-cast industry with the solution to achieve an A1 European Fire Classification in concrete sandwich panels, for exclusive use as the thermal insulation in Thermomass® concrete sandwich panels.

Thermomass® is the market leading fixing forconcrete sandwich panels, having supplied more than 80 million m2 worldwide without a single failure. Customers choose Thermomass® for many reasons, notably because all panels are thermally broken, delivering 100% thermally efficient insulation which eliminates interstitial and surface condensation, no projects require scaffolding and all panels have superior acoustic and fire properties, including a four-hour fire resistance when tested in accordance with BS EN 1364-1: 1999.

The solution CSM (UK) Ltd has developed with mineral wool manufacturers is a non-combustible stone wool insulation made specifically for concrete sandwich panels. This insulation is made from molten mineral stone, a renewable and plentiful naturally occurring resource, providing panels with not only the benefits of Thermomass®, but also the compression resistance required for concrete pouring, increased vapour resistance to ensure a low U Value panel and, most importantly, an A1 European Fire Classification.

CSM (UK) Ltd are considered by our customers not as suppliers, but partners in their business, ensuring an unparalleled quality of service and expertise in the concrete sandwich panel industry. Following the new regulation coming into force we acted fast to ensure our customers could continue to succeed. Now, we can supply them with a cost effective regulation compliant solution, specifically designed for the Thermomass® System to continue to exceed their expectations for durability, energy-efficiency and award winning attractive building designs.

For more information, please call 01246 853528, email sales@csm-uk.co.uk or visit www.csm-uk.co.uk.
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Protect Membranes installed in award winning education project

A combination of Protect construction membranes has been supplied and installed at Glasdir School, a modern school building constructed to BREEAM Excellent standards using BIM Level 2.

Built by Wynne Construction and designed by architects Lovelock Mitchell, this £10.5 million project involved re-locating two primary schools to a brand new shared site in Ruthin, delivering a complete solution to client Denbighshire County Council as part of the Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Education Programme.

Manufactured offsite by construction specialist Innovaré using their advanced i-SIP technology, an independently accredited Structural Insulated Panel System (SIP), the resulting structure was both water and airtight, delivering thermal efficiency to a final U-value of 0.15w/m2k. The structure led to Innovare being the winners of the Best Use of SIPs category at the 2018 Structural Timber Awards.

Protect’s TF200 external breather membrane was used externally on the SIP to ensure high water resistance and vapour permeability, minimising the risk of interstitial condensation in the wall structure. Internally, Protect BarriAir was used to ensure the integrity of airtightness and to significantly reduce heat loss and air leakage through the building fabric.

Craig Lee, Supply Chain Manager at Innovaré commented “Over 10,000m2 of i-SIP components including internal and external walls and roof cassettes were erected by Innovare in only 13 weeks, 55% faster than traditional build. By using Protect’s membranes we have peace of mind, both in long term performance as well as timely deliveries, which helped us to maximise the speed benefits of offsite construction.”

For details of how Protect products can be incorporated into residential and commercial builds, please visit www.protectmembranes.com, email info@protectmembranes.com or call 0161 905 5700, quoting ‘Glasdir School.’

Images courtesy of Wynne Construction

For more information please visit www.protectmembranes.com.
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Managing heat, air and moisture movement in modular buildings

For modular buildings to be energy efficient, healthy, and moisture free what is required is a holistic approach to a total system which manages the balance of Heat, Air, Moisture Movement (HAMM), considering an integrated approach to airtightness, insulation and condensation control.

Buildings with very low rates of air leakage require correspondingly higher levels of ventilation as part of a balanced, design approach. It’s important to bear in mind that ventilation is controllable, and therefore can be accounted for within the overall design, whereas uncontrolled air leakage is not.

The incorrect specification or installation of effective thermal barriers will lead to unmanaged heat loss, impacting directly on the energy efficiency of the building and its systems.

Airtightness and vapour permeability

Air movement is important in the building envelope both infiltration and escape. We need to control interior conditioned air (whether heated or cooled) escaping and exterior air infiltrating that puts more pressure on heating or cooling mechanisms internally. Airtight membranes are key in this area whether vapour and air open/closed or variable.

Moisture vapour will pass through the various layers of any construction by both convection and diffusion. The objective is to ensure, by design, that the moisture vapour can disperse to the outside atmosphere without being cooled to below dewpoint temperature, thus eliminating condensation and associated problems such as mould growth.

To avoid the occurrence of excess condensation, which can result in mould growth and damage to the building fabric, designers should assess the amount of water vapour likely to be generated within the building and determine the resultant increase in internal vapour pressure above that of external air. They should then consider the physical properties of the construction separating inside from outside.

Why airtightness is crucial to modular building design

There is absolutely no question that an integral part of modern building design is influenced by energy efficiency. In the EU it is estimated that buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption and are responsible for some 36% of CO2 emissions. Closer to home, around 45% of UK CO2 emissions come from the built environment, (27% from domestic dwellings and 18% from non-domestic).

Airtightness improves energy efficiency

As thermal insulation requirements have increased over the last few years, the proportion of energy lost through air leakage has become more evident. The ever-increasing thermal insulation required will, however, be rendered largely ineffective unless the airtightness of the structure itself is addressed. Air leakage greatly reduces the effect of thermal insulation; therefore if energy efficiency is to be improved within buildings, this is the most critical area to focus on.

In addition to improved insulation, energy efficient heating systems will also be ineffective if warm air can escape the building and cold air can seep in. This is reflected in the fact that total space heating costs in an airtight construction may be considerably less than in a leaky one.

Air leakage through cracks, gaps, holes and improperly sealed elements such as doors and windows can cause a significant reduction in the performance of even thermally insulated envelopes. Architects are increasingly turning to air barrier membranes as an essential part of the design process in achieving the most effective means of controlling and reducing air leaks.

In terms of the energy efficiency of a building, uncontrolled air flow will almost certainly have a major impact. Initial heat load calculations for heating and cooling equipment will usually make an allowance for a level of natural infiltration or uncontrolled air flow. The higher the infiltration rate, the lower the energy efficiency of the building. Efficiency levels can be affected by both natural and mechanical air movements. The forces of wind and stack effects will lead to a level of air infiltration and subsequent efficiency loss. Sealing the shell of the building and any un-designed holes can reduce the impact of wind and stack effects and improve the overall energy efficiency.

Airtightness protects building fabric and reduces maintenance costs

Unmanaged or uncontrolled air flow will act as a carrier for moist air, drawing it from outside in, or pulling it from inside out, into walls, ceilings, and roofs. The impact of uncontrolled moist air movement can have a long-term detrimental effect on the durability and life of the building. This, in turn, can lead to:

  • Decay of organic materials such as timber frames
  • Saturation of insulating materials, thus reducing their insulative effect (further increasing heat loss)
  • Corrosion of metal components
  • Frost damage where moisture has accumulated on the cold side of the insulation

The design of an effective airtight system will reduce the risk of uncontrolled moisture movement, and the potential for damage caused by condensation within the building fabric.

Effective airtightness design

The two main ways to achieve airtightness in the building envelope are internally or externally, or in other terms, ‘inside of the services zone’ or ‘outside of the services zone’.

Traditional use of internal air barriers can be more complex and costly to install, due to the need to accommodate building services such as electrical, lighting, heating and drainage systems. An internal air barrier is only as good as its installation. If all the service penetrations are not adequately sealed, performance will be compromised.

For many years, external air barriers have been commonly specified in North American building design and construction. By moving the air barrier to the external side of the structural frame, external air barrier systems such as Wraptite from A. Proctor Group allow for an almost penetration-free airtight layer, which can be installed faster and more robustly. This offers an effective but simple system comprising a self-adhesive vapour permeable air barrier membrane, plus vapour permeable sealing tape, Wraptite Corners and Wraptite Liquid Flashing, and provides effective secondary weather protection while preventing trapped moisture and air leakage. Far simpler than internal options an external air barrier system like Wraptite will maintain the envelope’s integrity, with less building services and structural penetrations to be sealed, and less room for error.

Incorporating Wraptite in the design makes sense

Wraptite is a patented external air barrier membrane system, which offers manufacturers and designers of modular and off-site buildings the ability to reliably and comfortably exceed current airtightness requirements. Wraptite is the only self-adhering vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA and combines the important properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one self-adhering membrane. This approach saves on both the labour and material costs associated with achieving the demands of energy efficiency in buildings.

  • Complies with use on buildings of high rise and over 18m under Part B amendments made in November 2018, Membranes need to be Class B,s3,d0 or better, with Wraptite at Class B,s1,d0*
  • Included within BS8414 testing with cladding manufacturers
  • EPDM not needed to the frame of the building as Wraptite is self-adhesive and continues across the whole envelope of the building against the sheathing board and the frame of the building
  • Less EPDM around window details due to Wraptite lapping into the building at junctions
  • Corner detailing for opening and movement joint interfaces are easily treated
  • Improved airtightness and may negate the use of a VCL totally from the design internally, meaning easier a quicker install of dry lining package
  • Hydro-Thermal Modelling (WUFI) showing the difference of not using a VCL within some constructions benefits the building further
  • Improving airtightness may allow you to change thickness or type of insulation used when modelled through SAP or SBEM
  • No need to tape sheathing boards as Wraptite is positioned across the whole board
  • Testing has seen results as low as 0.5 m3/(h.m2) @ 50PA carried out at Windtech on a window façade panel
  • By using Wraptite on the external, this may show you an improvement on making the building watertight, allowing your cladding package to come off the critical path and internal works to start earlier, and also internal works may not be installing a VCL so the site program is potentially quicker

High-performance off-site solutions

The A. Proctor Group Ltd has been providing solutions and products to the construction industry for over 50 years. The company has been developing vapour permeable membranes and vapour control layers for over 25 years, and provides an extensive range of superior high-performance products suitable for modular and off-site construction.

Dedicated in its approach to helping you to achieve best practice, effective and reliable solutions to meet your modular building requirements in line with building regulations and energy efficiency, the A. Proctor Group team of highly experienced industry professionals and technical advisors is on at hand to guide you and support you from design throughout the construction process.

The A. Proctor Group range of products include unique off-site solutions for the following sectors:

  • Private and social/affordable housing
  • Purpose built student accommodation
  • Self-build projects
  • Hotels
  • Education buildings
  • Healthcare including hospitals, health centres and healthcare facilities

*tested over 12mm calcium silicate board / fibre cement board as per BS EN 13238:2010. All tests carried out to EN 13859-2 standard.

IMAGE courtesy of Kingspan TEK

For more information please visit www.proctorgroup.com.
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Rinnai with LPG is low NOx, sustainable and perfect for off-grid

Rinnai condensing hot water heater units using LPG deliver lower carbon emission figures, greater energy efficiencies and are more economic to run than other sources such as oil or electric – making them the first choice for off-grid installations and sites.

For specifiers and installers, helping an off-grid user select a low NOx energy efficient water heater is critical — and a condensing continuous flow water heater using LPG is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly options available. By choosing a continuous flow water heater instead of a standard electric water heater, an end user can reduce energy costs by up to 50% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 61%. When compared with oil-fired systems this saving is even greater.

Tests show that a Rinnai Infinity condensing water heater emits 35.18mg/kwh NOx compared with a typical oil boiler that emits approximately 364 mg/kwh NOx. That means a Rinnai condensing water heater emits approximately 10% of the NOx that an oil boiler emits, a 90% reduction. Therefore, combining a gas boiler and a Rinnai water heater will radically reduce NOx.

On the 26th September 2018, the EU introduced new stricter parameters for NOx emissions in the gas water heater category. The new NOx level was set at 56mg/kwh. Rinnai water heaters are well in advance of the criteria demonstrating product quality and superior performance.

The new criteria for oil fired boilers or liquid fuels has been set at 120mg/kwh, highlighting that current appliances and the oil-fired market has some way to go before it can achieve a similar level to that of gas.

If we compare the production of CO₂ between gas and electricity we find that for every GJ (277.78kW) of energy used gas will produce 44.44kg compared to 103kg with electric. We can see that for the same energy used electricity will produce twice the amount of one of the major greenhouse gases.

The efficiency of this type of electrical generation is as low as 40%. So, if we now compare the use of electricity to LPG to heat hot water we find that electricity is 40% efficient in comparison to a Rinnai water heater which returns 107% nett efficiency.

Electricity is not the ‘green’ fuel that its marketing portrays it to be. It produces more CO₂ than LPG but is also less efficient, by far.

An LPG continuous flow water heater is an ‘on-demand’ system. When a hot-water tap is opened, the unit reads the demand and starts the heating process. The water flows through a heat exchanger, where it heats to the desired temperature using only as much gas as is needed. When the tap is turned off, the heater automatically shuts off.

For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com
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New RainStop seal delivers total accessibility

Door seal specialist Norseal is launching RainStop, a seal which delivers total protection against rain and weather combined with completely zero-threshold, barrier-free access.

RainStop eliminates wind and rain penetration around doors, improving thermal efficiency, increasing comfort, and reducing energy bills. This is achieved while maintaining a completely flush threshold since the seal self-adjusts, coping automatically with frame gaps. Norseal RainStop reliably delivers tightness against wind, and driving rain while its zero-barrier design helps specifiers to meet the accessible threshold requirements of Approved Document M.

Norseal’s RainStop can be fitted to timber, PVC, composite or metal doors that open inwards and outwards. It is simple to fit and can be easily adapted to any door size or hardware configuration. This makes it perfect for use in care homes, social housing, hospitals, schools as well as residential settings, especially as it maintains the highest aesthetic appeal.

RainStop has been thoroughly and independently tested for withstanding rain penetration, resistance to wind load and acoustic insulation, achieving sound reduction values of up to 54dB. Norseal has also successfully carried out extensive salt-spray testing on doors fitted with RainStop. It is available in 750, 900, 1050, and 1,200 mm lengths as standard but lengths of up to 2m can be produced when required.

Part of the European Athmer Group, Norseal is the leading provider of specialist door seal solutions, plus a wide range of ancillary door products. The company has a long track record of innovation, developing products which meet and exceed the latest industry standards for fire and smoke protection, acoustic properties, accessibility and thermal insulation. Products are backed by a qualified and experienced technical team offering advice and guidance on all aspects of intumescent and acoustic seals. As well as its core range of seals, Norseal supply a wide range of supplementary door products including fire-rated glazing, electrical and plumbing solutions, fire rated ventilation, letter plates, door viewers, threshold plates, weather seals, and finger protection products.

For further information please visit www.norseal.co.uk

 

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New tile gives slate-look on a budget

Marley introduces new colour to popular Edgemere slate range

Following significant increase in demand for cost-effective alternatives to natural slate, Marley has further enhanced its slate offering by introducing a fourth colour to the popular Edgemere range.

The new Anthracite colour has been developed to provide a closer aesthetic match to natural slate and offers an affordable way to comply with planning requirements.

Daniel Redfern, product manager at Marley, explains: “There is growing demand for thin leading edge concrete interlocking slates, so this new finish for Edgemere provides greater choice within this popular range. Strict planning stipulations often determine product selection and we are confident the introduction of this attractive tile colour, which further mimics the appearance of natural slate, will result in an increased specification of Edgemere in areas where slate has historically been used.”

The new Anthracite colour option joins the existing range of Old English Dark Red, Smooth Brown and the most popular colour, Smooth Grey, which has seen strong growth due to the aesthetic trend towards slate-look roofs for new homes.

The slate-like appearance of Edgemere is further enhanced by its thin leading edge and the broken-bond laying technique. At only 18mm thick and sleek in appearance, the slates can be viewed as an affordable alternative to natural slate, or a cost effective upgrade from standard concrete interlocking tiles.

Daniel adds: “Edgemere has the ability to perform at pitches as low as 17.5°, which gives it the versatility to be used on a wide range of roof types. Increasingly people are prepared to pay a small cost uplift to get a premium roof finish and Edgemere offers a surprisingly affordable upgrade from standard interlocking tiles, with a high coverage rate of just 9.7 slates per square metre. Up to 40% thinner and lighter in weight, it provides a slate like appearance on a tile budget.”

The Edgemere range also delivers outstanding environmental benefits, with an A+ rating in the BRE’s ‘Green Guide to Specification’, BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing certification and, extra credits are available for the use of Edgemere on projects being built to the Home Quality Mark or BREEAM.

A wide range of fittings and accessories are available to complement the entire Edgemere range.

For more information, visit www.marley.co.uk

 

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Kingspan Reimagines XPS with Kingspan GreenGuard

Kingspan Insulation has introduced the latest advance in XPS insulation — Kingspan GreenGuard — an all new range of boards with excellent compressive strength. Kingspan GreenGuard was developed to handle some of the most challenging applications including the floors of aircraft hangars and industrial units.

Kingspan GreenGuard replaces the popular Styrozone range and is available in three grades to suit differing requirements. Kingspan GreenGuard GG300 has a compressive strength of 300 kPa (minimum compressive stress at 10% deformation when tested to BS EN 826 : 2013) making it ideal for applications with medium loading such as cold store floors. For more demanding areas, such as car park decks and aircraft hangars, Kingspan GreenGuard GG500 and GG700 are also available. These products have compressive strengths of 500 and 700 kPa respectively (minimum compressive stress at 10% deformation when tested to BS EN 826 : 2013), helping to maintain surface integrity whilst providing excellent insulation performance.

The lightweight boards also provide an effective means of insulating inverted roofs. In these applications they can withstand freeze-thaw cycling and provide protection for waterproofing systems, extending their lifespan. Their excellent compressive strength also makes them compatible with most green roof systems.

Kingspan GreenGuard is manufactured on an all new production line at Kingspan’s facility in Selby, North Yorkshire. The line’s advanced design includes a 100% recycled waste stream, minimising the environmental impact of the boards. They are also manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Please note: Kingspan Insulation Ltd is not associated with, and its products have not necessarily been tested by, the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.

For further information, please contact: Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 384 Email: info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk Website: www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk
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