Tonbridge Grammar School, Kent.

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator CB Solutions worked on the new modular build at an International Baccalaureate World School which is situated in 14 acres in Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent. Tonbridge Grammar School is a well resourced mixed school which includes a sixth form and caters for ages 11-18. PROJECT DETAILS

Comar 6EFT Curtain Walling system was specified for this project as Comar 6EFT offers architects a flexible system, providing a structurally glazed solution, with options for facets, concealed vents and an extensive range of profiles. Complying with the latest CWCT standards the Comar 6EFT mullion drained, thermally broken, stick construction curtain Architects: walling with drained capping and pressure equalised was installed to create the large glazed areas to the front and side Bond Byran of the building, enabling as much natural daylight as possible into the building. Fabricator: The project was completed using Comar 5P.i ECO top hung windows. The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked CB Solutions Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. All configurations, such as casement, top swing Main Contractor reversible, pivot, tilt and turn and sliding can be manufactured. These windows offer outstanding weather performance Actavo Building Solutions and reduce heat loss through the trademark P.i thermal break ensuring low U-values so energy bills are minimised. Comar 5P.i ECO is a casement window system which includes a 55mm and 75mm option. Project Value: £1.6m In an extremely busy education environment, Comar 7P.i Commercial Door sets were the natural choice as they are one System Used: of the most comprehensive on the market today. Not only are they available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto-sliding and Comar 6EFT, 5P.i ECO Top Hung & sliding folding, they have been designed specifically for applications where high traffic solutions are required. Polyamide 7P.i Commercial Door Insulated (P.i) door systems also provide exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. Location: Tonbridge, Kent CB Solutions liaised closely with the specifiers to provide design advice and detailing which ensured the project ran smoothly and met site deadlines. Tonbridge Grammar School, Kent.

The Parkside Group incorporates Alu-Timber, a range of aluminium/timber Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, windows, doors and framing, that Alu-Timber, an aluminium/timber combines sustainably grown FSC or composite system of windows, doors and PEFC timbers with 100% recyclable framing, Axim Architectural Hardware aluminium. Alu-Timber gives the specifier and Duco ventilation and sun control. benefits: low U-values to achieve current legislation as well as reassurance for the This provides a unique opportunity for client that the facade will last, with specifiers and fabricators to rely on a minimal maintenance. single source for building envelope and integrated systems. Comar Duco Comar Duco produce market leading Comar ventilation and sun control products that Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems continually evolve to meet the latest is the largest British, privately owned demands that building regulations aluminium systems company in Europe. command. This comprehensive solution Comar designs, extrudes and distributes to provide single source aluminium over 700 integrated profiles to a facades, with ventilation and solar nationwide approved fabricator network shading, incorporates Window for use in aluminium ground floor Ventilation, including acoustic ventilation, CURTAIN WALLING treatment, window, door and curtain Architectural Louvres, Continuous COMAR 6EFT Structural Glazing 2 & 4 sided walling applications. Comar has built its Louvre Walls and Solar Shading. reputation on delivery; over £5M of mill, WINDOWS white polyester powder coating, silver, Axim As part of the The Parkside Group, Axim COMAR 5P.i Windows, 55mm, 60mm & bronze and anodised profiles are kept in 75mm Polyamide insulation. stock. This means that 99% of orders are supply a full range of architectural fulfilled by our customers’ weekly aluminium door hardware including: COMAR 10 Passivhaus Window System concealed transom closers, floor springs, delivery. DOORS surface mounted closers, flush bolts, panic exit devices, handles, letter plates Doors, Folding, Sliding, Swing & Alu-Timber - Merging Material Solutions. COMAR 7P.i Polyamide Rebated. Creating sustainable, energy efficient and other ancillary items. buildings is a cornerstone of design. WINDOW WALLING RIBA CPD Provider The Parkside Group provides RIBA COMAR 9P.i High Performance Windows, Doors & Framing. assessed CPD seminars to architects

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Nationwide Architectural Specification COMAR 3 Double Glazed GFT Team Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems The Parkside Group Ltd, The Willow Centre, have a nationwide team of architectural 17 Willow Lane, Mitcham, advisors who specialise in providing Surrey, CR4 4NX. architects and specifiers with project support and NBS specifications. Tel: 0208 685 9685 Fabricators and installers are supported Fax: 0208 685 9696 by a team of Project Managers. Email: [email protected] www.comar-alu.co.uk