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February 2016

UK registrations hit eight-year high

HBF report shows increased home building has created over 100,000 new jobs

McCarthy & Stone report suggests retirees are a ‘Generation Stuck’

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bathrooms & wetrooms 37 bathrooms & wetrooms 39 Talking tiles

Martin Currell, Sales Director at Domus Residential, discusses the benefits of using tiles in a 37 bathroom, the options available and the trends for 2016 7 London Help to Buy opens

here are numerous benefits with tiles: they are modern, easy to clean and Tcompatible with underfloor heating. Crucially for housebuilders they provide a surface that is robust and that also greatly contributes to an attractive design scheme in the bathroom. The latest design trends coming through for 2016 are varied. Geometry will remain strong with circles and triangles making an appearance, its doors both in the tile shape and the printed designs on the tiles themselves. The industrial feel is now mainstream and this year the textures will Talking tiles become rougher – for example concrete tiles con- taining bits or more 3D texture to give a grittier or plastered appearance. Tiles are emerging with lines that appear hand-drawn, that are artistic and imperfect. the technical and aesthetic shortfalls inherent in quers that make it water resistant. To maintain the drain. When using porcelain tiles on the Contrasting this rustic, handmade feel, the trend traditional clay-based ceramics. Vastly more the floor, the home-owner simply needs to mop shower floor, consider using a linear drain; the for glamorous and luxurious marble is still strong. robust (cutting requires diamond edged tools), up and remove any excess water. It is also impor- sleek modern line of the drain eliminates awk- Coming soon, there will be new book-matched non-porous and colour-fast, porcelain is suitable tant that the room is well ventilated so there are ward tile cuts and also gives you a host of tile collections with patterns and veining joining to for virtually any cladding application, unlike its no excessive fluctuations in moisture and temper- range options. Alternatively, for an uninterrupted appear like one giant slab on the wall or floor. comparatively fragile, light bodied cousin. It is ature – these are the same rules that apply to tiled floor, look for a drainage system that sits in perfect for bathroom floors where items may be wood anywhere in the home. The benefits are the wall at floor level. dropped causing damage to ceramic. being able to achieve a harmonious design “The latest design trends Mosaics are a great way to create a feature wall, scheme throughout the entire floor plan. Design insider tips coming through for 2016 are surround or niche in the bathroom; they offering To achieve a minimalistic contemporary style Martin Currell, sales director at Domus Residential, discusses varied. Geometry will remain a huge array of designs, shapes, colours and “There is an increasing desire Ministers call on that will appeal to a wide range of buyers, choose 9 strong with circles and imaginative mixes of materials. The reflective for the wetroom look in triangles making an one tile range and specify it in two different sizes the space feel roomier and uncluttered. Porcelain to either harmonise or make a striking, contrast- nature of glass mosaic is enhanced by water and bathrooms and here the floor for the walls, for example a smaller mosaic in the appearance, both in the tile other richer precious metal finishes add instant needs to be completely rigid shape and the printed simulations have also never been more in demand ing statement. shower a larger size for the rest of the room. Go at the luxury end of the market. With the intro- luxury making them an ideal option for bath- so the tiles do not move over one shade darker for the floor in a textured bush- designs on the tiles rooms. The glass itself can also be metallic, time. Tiles are the key feature themselves” duction of inkjet technology, the quality of stone Choosing the right material hammered finish. You can also pick one colour replication is so good that porcelain tiles are mirrored, clear, frosted and iridescent - making of a wetroom so the cuts and and mix matt and gloss finishes for interesting Any bathroom surface must be hard-wearing, replacing natural stone on a large number of lux- for some truly unique visual effects. As well as the grouting have to be perfect” light and shade reflections. impervious to water and humidity, and require In terms of size, smaller tile formats are becom- ury developments. Porcelain is easier to look after glass, mosaic is also available in many varieties of For a classic look, a monochrome design low maintenance, as well as being aesthetically ing more prominent, 20cm square or less, than stone and you are assured a uniform thick- natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, and even pre- scheme is a great option that will always with- the benefits of using tiles in a bathroom, the options available inviting. Ceramic and porcelain are generally combined with very large format tiles up to ness, consistent colour and design throughout cious metals and natural hardwood. Wet wet wet stand the test of time. In addition to classic black the most popular materials that meet all of 1597x3197mm. the development. Porcelain examples include With the natural look still as popular as ever, There is an increasing desire for the wetroom and white, also think about mixing textures and these requirements. Housebuilders are presented with a plethora of marble, limestone, onyx and a wide variety of many customers are using wood effect tiles that look in bathrooms and here the floor needs to be finishes to add depth and interest to your design. Ceramic tiles are made from clay which is look like floorboards but are actually porcelain construction industry to options with a clean, white bathroom no longer distinctive stones from around the world. completely rigid so the tiles do not move over Try a combination of high gloss tiles with matt shaped and fired. It is lightweight and easy to cut providing enough of a wow factor to attract dis- The tile colour is also important. Popular tiles in a large format. However, despite the pre- time. Tiles are the key feature of a wetroom so the surfaces, or textured tiles with smooth ones and and install, however, it is also more prone to wear cerning buyers. colours at the moment are soft muted shades conception that you cannot use wood in the cuts and the grouting have to be perfect – an experiment with varying shades of black and grey. and chipping than porcelain tiles. Popular currently are textured finishes which of blues, greys, reds, pinks and yellows and bathroom, due to moisture penetration, it is pos- expert tiler is required. 'Slim' porcelain tiles are Also consider black/white or grey/white marble- Porcelain for use in tile manufacture was create a softer feel to the hard surface. Large for- for larger bathrooms we are seeing the sible so long as you chose a quality engineered ideal as the ultra-thin (4mm) depth makes them look tiles which add a touch of timeless luxury to developed some years ago to overcome many of product that has been treated with oils or lac- mats are also favoured with less grouting, making introduction of coloured grouts which are used easier to cut and easier to create the falls down to a monochrome design. Enq. 149 Continued overleaf... and the trends for 2016 respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk invest and build home grown talent

58 oors & oor coerings oors & oor coerings 59 Improve the 58 build quality with ALSO IN THIS ISSUE... glue-less flooring Between 50-75 per cent of Improve the build quality with traditional vinyl installations in new housing developments require remedial work, which is Industry news 4 - 25 costly to housebuilders and tiresome for home owners. However remedial work can be dramatically reduced if housebuilders opt for loose-lay installation times, lowering on-floor costs by up manufacturers research decorative trends and acoustic flooring of 17db or greater levels of rather than glued flooring, says to 30 per cent compared with traditional vinyl, apply them to new floorings. As the design scope sound insulation; extra safety underfoot can be glue-less flooring and reducing remedial work dramatically. of vinyl is endless, it has much to offer in terms of provided by an R9 or R10 slip resistant vinyl with Garry Martin, sales manager Combining fast, cost-effective installation new looks from natural woods in on-trend an easy-to-clean surface that does not trap Private Sector Housing, with the benefits of top quality flooring, these colours, classy mineral effects and highly contem- dirt, while added thermal and cushioning can Events 8 Gerflor Limited floorings come in two types: textile-backed sheet porary patterns for both country and modern be achieved with a textile backed vinyl of vinyl, that can be typically laid in one piece, and décor schemes. 3-4mm thick. ingenious, interlocking lock and click tile and Vinyl is essentially practical, easy-to-clean and t is widely accepted that every new home plank system floorings, both of which eliminate does away with waxing and polishing, however needs to settle and gently dry out over a lengthy subfloor preparation and do away with “But all too often flooring is an the thickness of its wearlayer will determine its Iperiod of time. Small cracks appearing in adhesive that halts work whilst it cures. In addi- after-thought rather than a longevity and performance levels in certain con- walls and gaps in joinery are commonplace and tion they can be fitted by general flooring fitters considered part of the overall ditions, helping it to stay looking good for longer. completely normal for typically up to a year rather than specialist fitters whose costs can up decorative scheme. However High performing vinyl flooring should have a after completion. to double the square metre price of the flooring. it is beneficial to include wear layer of at least 0.3mm but where extra wear Another common aspect of new buildings is Notably, loose-lay, textile backed vinyls with flooring in the planning and tear is anticipated a wear layer of 0.55mm or Industry Movers 21 the presence of residual construction moisture in to the British Standards Codes of Practice, a flooring with between 50-75 per cent of tradi- built-in waterproof interlayers that can tolerate process to ensure that it not 0.70 mm is ideal. As decorative residential vinyls floors slabs, which takes a significant amount of cementitious base must not show a reading of tional vinyl flooring installed in new housing up to 90 per cent RH, are a highly effective solu- only enhances the décor but are now available with thicker wear layers they time to dry naturally – concrete floor slabs may greater than 75 per cent RH before a floor cover- requiring corrective work, most commonly tion in damp subfloor conditions. Specifically also meets the specification can be used in communal areas of developments, Remedial work can be dramatically reduced if housebuilders take at least one month for every 25mm thick- ing is applied. because of rising moisture. Flooring issues are fre- designed to be loose-laid (up to 35 sq m), they needs of the project” such as corridors, where previously only contract ness of slab. quently on snagging lists for up to two years. remain stable without being stuck down, can be floorings could be laid. This means greater flexi- Moisture is inherent to concrete and even if But adhered sheet vinyl flooring and LVTs installed directly over concrete that is not fully bility in design choices and lower installation the surface looks dry, moisture is likely to remain “According to the British remain the most popular specified choices in new Standards Codes of Practice, dry and will allow surface moisture to disperse as But all too often flooring is an after-thought costs as specialist fitting is not required. In addi- in the subfloor. Given considerable time the build projects alongside wood, laminate and the flooring is not bonded to the surface. In addi- rather than a considered part of the overall dec- tion, quality vinyls are topped with a translucent moisture should disperse but in the meantime a cementitious base must not ceramic flooring. Yet traditionally bonded floor- show a reading of greater tion, these types of vinyl can automatically orative scheme. However it is beneficial to surface finish such as PU varnish to resist stains. the level of moisture rising to the surface is likely ings require adhesive and smooth, flat, screeded compensate for small irregularities beneath with- include flooring in the planning process to ensure From an eco perspective, all vinyl is 100 per Ecobuild Show Preview 29 - 30 to be sufficiently high to damage an installed than 75 per cent RH before a and dry subfloors before the adhesive is applied floor covering is applied” out costly and labour intensive screed and ply that it not only enhances the décor but also cent recyclable and vinyl flooring manufactured glued floor covering, as moisture causes adhesives and the flooring fitted. being applied to the subfloor. They also give meets the specification needs of the project and in Europe is BRE A+ rated. Post-use it is also 100 to de-bond and floorings to subsequently ripple, As manufacturers have developed innovative, a better overall finish to the completed floor the homebuyers’ tastes and requirements, per cent recyclable. By adopting green policies, opt for loose-lay rather than glued flooring, says Garry Martin, lift, curl, bubble and peel at the edges. However the combination of movement in new technologies to provide fresh solutions, vinyl as the textile backing system absorbs minor improving the build quality and aiding the house investing in sustainable production processes and As it does not make economic sense for new new properties and moisture in subfloors is caus- flooring has fundamentally improved in how it defects underneath. purchase process through added value. achieving international environmental standards, homes to stand empty while time remedies these ing conventionally adhered sheet vinyl flooring installs, looks and performs. One of the most The latest residential vinyl floorings have also Selecting the flooring that is most suitable for vinyl flooring manufacturers can also contribute issues, the application of suitable waterproof sur- and luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) to fail as homeown- significant innovations to come about is become an aesthetic choice with better design, where in the home it will be used will also ensure to sustainable development through total com- face treatment barriers, appropriate to the relative ers find their new floorings become defective. loose-lay, residential vinyl flooring, which can be colour and finishes on offer as the design it is fit for purpose. For example, a quieter mitment to eco-friendly practices at every stage humidity (RH) levels, offer a solution. According fitted without adhesive thereby accelerating Sites are reporting more complaints about teams of the top international vinyl flooring home can be made possible with the use of an of the manufacturing process. Enq. 173 Editor’s Focus 70 Continued overleaf... respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk sales manager Private Sector Housing, Gerflor Limited Heating and Renewable Energy Supplement 43 - 52

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“The cost of investing in such Appointments & News...... 25 - 27 solutions is being cited as one of the reasons the government is holding back 65 on making the installation of SuDs mandatory throughout the UK”

Cumbria is a prime example what could easily happen (and in some cases has already happened) in other areas of the UK, with Prime Bathrooms & Wetrooms...... 35 - 41 Minister David Cameron saying that flood defences in the area "were not enough". He has commented that the government will fully reim- burse councils the cost of dealing with the flooding and ministers will review all flood defence plans going forward. Such actions all have significant financial implications. With flooding becoming more Assertive approach the only Bricks, Blocks & Cement...... 40 way forward sale, the issue of an impermeable driveway • Surface water attenuation Many believe a more assertive approach is installed post-2008 has caused significant prob- • Improvement of water quality required, such as the government’s response to lems, with home owners having to re-lay drives or • Enhancement of amenity the increase in global warming. Since the early seek retrospective planning approval before any It could be argued that one of the best ways to 2000’s, the government has insisted that all devel- house sale can proceed. achieve these goals is through the use of perme- opers continually increase the thickness of able paving, which allows surface water to drain insulation in new homes via changes to the between the individual blocks and be held in the Counting the cost Building Regulations. This has significantly sub-base from where it can then be slowly Interestingly, the cost of investing in such reduced the heat loss from new homes and cut released. This process significantly reduces sur- solutions is being cited as one of the reasons the both our heating bills as well as our carbon foot- Building Products...... 34 - 42 face water run-off, has been proven to reduce government is holding back on making the instal- print in the process. This all tracks back to the frequent, why doesn’t the pollution loads entering watercourses and helps lation of SuDs mandatory throughout the UK. definitive legislation surrounding the reduction With flooding becoming more provide an attractive, low maintenance surface – However, according to experts at of carbon footprints for developers. In turn this with no significant “land take” for developers. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the cost of last is reinforced by far more forceful implementa- However, at the time of this article being writ- December’s ‘Storm Desmond’ may rise to the tion, demanding that emissions are considered ten, the approach from the government still fails tune of £500 million, double the cost of the seri- during each and every step of constructing a new frequent, why doesn’t the to be definitive – sticking instead with phrases ous storms the UK saw in 2009. building. Similarly the existing housing stock is such as ‘where reasonably practicable’ rather than Which begs the question: Is saving on initial being addressed with many home owners are the ‘must and will’ wording which is typically outlays by not making installation of SuDs com- being entitled to free insulation, all to help lower government act? used when it comes to energy reduction. pulsory, simply robbing Peter to pay Paul? With our energy usage. Doors, Windows & Conservatories...53 - 56 news covering December and January’s incessant With government plans to directly commis- An apathetic approach downpours highlighting the extensive emotional sion the building of 13,000 new homes in the government act? and financial damage flooding can cause, not to south and an additional £1.2 billion being We’re in the midst of another winter comprising short bursts of torrential rain, flash flooding, rising A DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government) ministerial statement, first mention the hardship faced by homeowners invested in the creation of 30,000 affordable new water levels and mounting repair and insurance costs. With urbanisation increasingly replacing our green issued in December 2014, now sits alongside the who, post flood, may not be able to insure or sell homes on brownfield sites across the country spaces, the changing nature of our landscape has become an indisputable factor in this susceptibility to National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as their properties in the future, wouldn’t money over the next five years, surely ensuring that invested in long term prevention be better than mandatory SuDs are installed by law has never flooding. So as our country’s skyline continues to change and flooding remains a real risk, Andrew Gill, an additional policy stating “the government’s expectations…that sustainable drainage systems cash thrown at a short-term cure? been more important? Enq. 191 marketing manager at Brett Landscaping, asks is it right to make the installation of SuDs a choice rather will be provided in new developments wherever this is appropriate.” The inclusion of statements Ecobuild Show Preview...... 26 - 35 than a prerequisite? such as “the government’s expectations” and “wherever …appropriate” simply reinforce the Government’s apathy towards the situation. hile there is a lot of talk around the Nobody can dispute the role of rain in causing able drainage solutions (SuDs) mandatory in any The approach towards homeowners is just the most recent floods, sympathy for these floods, but the continued urbanisation of new development – as is the case with energy same. Legislation passed in 2008 states that a those affected and promises of the country is most definitely also a significant reduction measures. W homeowner “will not need planning permission future protection, the action required to fulfil contribution – and one which is all too often SuDs allow surface water to be managed in a if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses these promises seems less abundant. Defences overlooked in the aftermath of localised flooding. way which replicates natural run-off patterns on permeable (or porous) surfacing such as gravel, installed following previous floods have failed Given that today the rate at which new houses a greenfield site. This crucial attenuation process permeable concrete block paving or porous and while the government has promised to are being built shows no signs of slowing, there prevents excess surface water overwhelming As our country’s skyline continues to change and flooding asphalt”. Despite recognising the need for Finance & Insurance...... 54 - 57 plough more money into bigger barricades – can be no doubt that the problem will only our urban drainage systems and can be created SuDs, the enforcement and promotion of this which often only relocate the problem down- increase unless we change our fundamental using a range of technologies such as swales, requirement has been virtually non-existent. stream - surely it is now time to seek a more approach to surface water management. One permeable paving and flood basins. However, to However, there are now starting to be instances strategic, long-term solution rather than repeat- solution to help reduce the risk of flooding be a true SuDs solution the system must fulfil where, in the conveyancing process of a house ing often ineffective “knee-jerk” reactions. would be to make the implementation of sustain- three basic requirements: Continued overleaf... respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk remains a real risk, Andrew Gill, marketing manager at Brett Floors & Floor Coverings...... 5 7 - 62 Landscaping, asks is it right to make the installation of SuDs a Glass & Glazing...... 63 choice rather than a prerequisite? Groundworks & Sewage Treatment...... 62 Insulation...... 63 Kitchens & Appliances...... 63 Landscaping & External Finishes...... 63 - 68

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existing failed membrane wherever possible. significant because the original roof build-up was the new waterproofing membrane began. Where an overlay wasn’t viable, the contractor not inverted. Rainwater & Greywater Products...... 68 - 69 stripped out the existing and replaced it with the The roofing contractor tackled the balconies Holiday heritage 72 new flexible liquid membrane. first and had to strip out the entire roof build-up The latest residents have now moved into the The existing roof build up for the new build of paving slabs, waterproofing membrane and historic former hotel, continuing its journey apartment blocks was an inverted roof with the insulation. Here, not only had the originally from hotel, to fire service training, holiday camp originally specified membrane installed beneath specified membrane failed but, as a result of the Repairs, and, finally, luxury homes. Enq. 212 the insulation. The roofing team removed the water ingress, the insulation below it had begun paving slabs and green roof medium along with to rot too. refurbishment the insulation and, where possible, this was Following strip out, the concrete substrate was stored for re-use in the new roof build up. allowed to dry on each balcony before the new The company then had to carry out prepara- waterproofing could be installed. To save time, Roofing...... 71 - 74 tion and cleaning of the roof surface before the build-up for each balcony was then reinstated and water installation of the new membrane could begin. In as an inverted warm roof. the areas around the upstands where the failed The same primer, resin and fleece waterproof- membrane had not bonded, the contractor sim- ing system was used for the balconies of the Repairs, refurbishment and water ingress by ply pulled off the damaged membrane. refurbished hotel as for the new build apartment Once the new waterproofing system was in blocks and the membrane was allowed to cure place, the insulation, slabs and green roof before new insulation and paving slabs or decking the sea medium that had been removed to access the were installed. failed waterproofing membrane were then rein- The installation team then moved onto the stated to complete the roof. 8,500m2 former hotel roof, which comprises five Smoke & Fire Protection...... 74 The build-up for each of the new builds’ ter- ‘fingers’ with a central core. Water ingress around races was the same as the main roof and the same the roof outlets where the failed membrane had Stuart Hicks, from cold liquid-applied process and materials were used. The paving slabs not bonded properly meant that the recently were removed for re-use and the failed membrane installed warm roof insulation was already sod- wet-on-wet waterproofing specialist, was overlaid with the new system. den and the roof had to be stripped back to the Kemper System, discusses the problems vapour barrier. ingress by the sea caused by a failed waterproofing system at Increased damage To aid water run-off in the future, a tapered insulation scheme was designed which a luxury residential development near For the roof and balconies of the former hotel building, however, the damage caused by the introduced a slight pitch to each roof section. Brighton and outlines the project failed waterproofing membrane was even more These pre-primed sections were then fixed to the Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies...... 75 undertaken to replace it substrate and joint sealed before application of

ou only need to see a picture of The with the integrity of the originally specified more durable and flexible membrane that could Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean, near waterproofing system became apparent even withstand a moist and salty atmosphere and high YBrighton, in its heyday to capture a before refurbishment of the main hotel building UV levels. glimpse of a bygone era of glamourous seaside had been completed. This led to a change of When the integrity of the waterproofing elegance in surroundings that epitomised con- roofing contractor and, eventually, a replacement membrane on the four new build structures was temporary design. roofing system too. first compromised, the assumption was made Keder Roof XL Stuart Hicks, from cold liquid-applied wet-on-wet The Grade II listed building first opened that the issue lay with the quality of installation Stonework & Masonry...... 75 on a four-acre site in 1938 with 344 bedrooms Integrity issues rather than the suitability of the membrane. Bigger. Stronger. Wider. Spanning up to 40m. and a dining hall that could seat 300. Its Both the existing hotel building and the four new A new roofing contractor was brought in to carry crescent-shaped white facade with a bulbous builds are of a flat roof design and the architect out repairs to the membrane and repairs were central pillar makes it a classic of Art Deco had specified a liquid waterproofing membrane carried out using the same product because it was architectural design. to maintain the listed building’s appearance still under warranty. Now the central building from which a devel- while providing a neat finish for the new builds. The majority of the problems with the roofing opment of luxury apartments takes its name, this material were around the upstands, where costal landmark has had a varied history, which the originally specified roofing system had Arched or domed structures – lightweight and easy to install includes being requisitioned by the Auxillary Fire “Design of the new build not adhered sufficiently to the vertical with minimal bracing requirements. waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, discusses the Service during World War II, used as a Fire blocks was in-keeping with surfaces and was not flexible enough to cope with the main hotel building and Timber & Joinery...... 75 - 81 Service college after the war and becoming a structural movement. Following repairs, the popular honeymoon destination in the 1950s every attention was taken to problems recurred. after it was acquired by holiday camp pioneer, preserve the original structure Billy Butlin in 1953. in line with its listed status. Replacement waterproofing However, problems with the While Butlins sold the iconic building in The roofing contractor turned to a cold-applied integrity of the originally HIRE & SALES EQUIPMENT DESIGN SUPPORT EXPERIENCE VERSATILITY EXPERTISE 1999, it remained open as a hotel until 2005 wet-on-wet waterproofing system that the com- when planning permission was granted to specified waterproofing Layher Limited pany had used on a wide variety of construction
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North Point Business Park, Selby Road, Eggborough DN14 0JT Tel. 01977 661605 tional four new build apartment blocks within the new system to the architect for remedial
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Birmingham coming soon problems caused by a failed waterproofing system at a luxury the grounds. Unfortunately, the system originally selected works to both the new builds and the former [email protected] www.layher.co.uk Design of the new build blocks was in-keeping was not robust enough to adhere seamlessly to hotel building, including the roof areas, balconies with the main hotel building and every attention both the roof and all upstands and outlets as a and terraces. FS 554413 Approved Training Provider Z-8.22.64 and Z-8-22-64.1 07 P VGS-L 10 was taken to preserve the original structure in permanently elastic, monolithic membrane. The The decision was taken to install the replace- line with its listed status. However, problems development’s coastal location also required a ment waterproofing system as an overlay onto the Enq. 213 Continued overleaf... respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk residential development near Brighton and outlines the Classified & Directory...... 82 - 83 project undertaken to replace it

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weathering to consider, and these weathering effects can be highly noticeable if not enough consideration is given to aspect and elevation, or where detailing serves to compound the issue. It is also important to remember that the inconsis- tent weathering effects caused by detailing, such as overhangs, recesses and even cills, will be accentuated by the lack of sunlight affecting a 77 Timber cladding secrets northerly elevation. People often ask, how can they preserve the explained initial colour of timber cladding? The simple answer is that in the long term, they can’t. A clear treatment, reapplied at the correct intervals, will significantly slow the weathering process, but it is a battle that will eventually be lost. A pigment Timber cladding has boomed in recent years. However, as early treatment will protect the wood for longer, but obviously you are no longer looking at the natu- Housebuilder installations now mature it’s time to reflect on what has and hasn’t ral colour of wood. Also, care should be taken worked. Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber reflects on the ways to ensure when selecting pigmented treatments as some are cladding installed today looks good and performs for years to come not all that attractive. There is an alternative timber cladding HbD & Developer “People often ask, how can they preserve the initial colour here are many reasons why timber specifiers need to understand the specific of timber cladding? The February 2016 cladding has enjoyed a renaissance in influencers – both natural and human – that will simple answer is that in the Trecent decades, not least that it is one of dictate how the cladding will behave over time. long term, they can’t” the easiest ways to give a design that ‘something Many examples of cladding still look beautiful special’. Although an ancient technique, timber five - 10 years after installation, but in other cases species have been used to clad the top storey of buildings while the lower storey has featured solution that negates many of the concerns about Timber cladding secrets explained cladding declined in the 20th century as brick it has not fared as well because the designers and and clay dominated house building. However, in installers did not fully understand or appreciate bright white render. In such cases rainwater can unpredictable natural weathering and which does recent years, and due in part to a growing appre- the influencing factors such as how particular cause the tannins to leach out from the wood, not need treatment. Furthermore, it provides sta- ciation of the importance of sustainability, species will react in the modern environment; often resulting in staining on the render. Also, bility and more consistent weathering effects timber cladding has become commonplace. and the effect that elevation and aspect has on ferrous particulates common in urban road pol- with no extractives to bleed or react with pollu- Thanks to the number of available tree species the speed and consistency of weathering lution will react with these extracts to cause an tion, and it maintains clean straight lines, with and grades of timber used, the range of textures over time. unattractive blackening of the surface. less surface break down, and less cupping. and finishes is literally infinite. On top of this, Timber cladding is often used in a natural and Thermally Modified Timber is a relatively new innovation where the timber is super-heated to natural and unique weathering effects will occur unprotected state. Common cladding species “Timber cladding is often used dependent on exposure and location. This is all typically used are naturally durable and do not temperatures between 160° and 210°. The com- in a natural and unprotected bination of high heat and steam reconfigures the part of the natural attraction of timber cladding. need protection if they are not in ground contact. state. Common cladding To ensure cladding delivers on its potential to This is an important benefit as the application of wood to deliver a material of exceptional stability, species typically used are durability and aesthetic uniformity that is highly create an attractive finish with unique character, surface treatments can prove costly and time con- naturally durable and do not suming. However, when left in its natural state resistant to decay. The dark brown colouring of Timber cladding has boomed in recent years. However, as need protection if they are not thermally modified products and their perform- timber will weather more quickly than when pro- in ground contact. This is an tected, and will also be more prone to ance in exterior applications make them ideal important benefit as the replacements for tropical timber products. environmental influencers such as ultra-violet application of surface light (sunlight), moisture and even pollution. The thermal modification process involves no treatments can prove costly chemicals and does not rely on impregnating the Common unexpected changes in the and time consuming” appearance of timber cladding can include timber. The most impressive outcome of the extractive staining in woods like oak, sweet chest- thermal modification process is that products are nut and western red cedar, where soluble organic Canadian cedar is the most popular species for significantly more stable than non-modified tim- UK registrations hit compounds in the wood migrate in the presence cladding. In unpolluted rural areas, and on bers resulting in significantly less expansion and of rain to leave staining. Also, black and green designs that have considered weathering factors, contraction when faced with changes in ambient early installations now mature it’s time to reflect on what has eight-year high mould is caused by a lack of sunlight and perpet- uncoated Canadian cedar will develop a beautiful temperature and humidity, making them a supe- ually damp conditions. Particulates in pollution silver/grey colour. The species itself is not prob- rior solution for a range of exterior uses, can settle on the cladding surface and react with lematic, however, its inappropriate use in the including cladding. Additionally, the process the natural extractives in the wood to create an wrong environment and a failure to consider spe- reconfigures wood that would normally rot when unsightly blackening effect. Finally, natural sur- cific weathering factors can result in an used outside, into products that will last 30 years face greying (bleaching), which can be a highly unattractive patchy appearance. and more without treatment. HBF report shows increased attractive feature, will be undesirable if it is Timber cladding is often used on large Ultimately, it is important to understand that,

uneven due to different levels of exposure to rain buildings with numerous elevations and over- as a natural material, wood will change colour home building has created and sunlight. hangs. With such projects, each panel will and appearance over time. Consideration given Oak and sweet chestnut have become very invariably face a different set of weathering fac- to shading due to elevation and detailing, as well as appropriate selection of timber species, will and hasn’t worked. Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber reflects on over 100,000 new jobs popular woods for cladding projects. These tors, such as exposure to rain, snow, ice, and species are heavy in tannic acid, which is very differing amounts of UV light and wind. As a result in a cost effective and long lasting finish reactive and brown in colour. In some cases these result there will be a huge amount of differential that will look beautiful for many decades. Continued overleaf... Enq. 228 respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk McCarthy & Stone report suggests retirees are a ‘Generation Stuck’

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CREATING EMPLOYMENT David Mote, HbD Housebuilder Housebuilding & Developer creates more than news editor 100,000 jobs Publisher: Lesley Mayo Editor’s comment ccording to a report launched by the Home News Editor: Builders Federation (HBF) more than 100,000 David Mote Anew jobs were generated in England in 2014/15, thanks to the industry’s ‘big increase’ in housing output. Editorial & Production Assistants: With the government encouraging the The report, ‘Building Communities, Boosting Roseanne Field Employment’, reveals that the housebuilding industry now Olivia Knight-Butler creation of thousands of affordable supports around 667,000 jobs in total in England. Also, Jack Wooler homes around the country for local economies across the country are reaping the benefits Senior Sales Executives: first–time buyers, some housing of thousands of additional homes being delivered. Nathan Hunt HBF analysis showed that in London, housebuilding Sheehan Moir-Edmonds industry leaders are concerned that now employs more than 100,000 people and it was esti- Sales Executives: the needs of older homeowners are mated that last year more than 10,000 jobs were created in Suzanne Easter the capital. Kim Friend being, at best marginalised and at Outside London, the West Midlands saw the greatest Circulation/Reader worst – forgotten. Nick Sanders, employment through housebuilding with 27,907 jobs sup- Enquiry Service: ported by the industry in total. Jane Spice Chief Executive of Audley Court is Greater Manchester enjoyed the biggest u plift in Managing Director: quoted as saying that there are housebuilding employment in 2014/15, with an additional Simon Reed currently 25,000 empty bedrooms 5,418 people taken on. 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semi-detached homes registered was at a 22-year UK Registrations hit high, totalling 35,423. With the NHBC representing 80 per cent of the market for new build homes, the total market eight-year high for UK registrations equals 195,000 homes. Mike Quinton NHBC CEO, Mike Quinton said: “We are ccording to the latest NHBC statistics Most UK regions saw notable growth in pleased to report that 2015 was a year for contin- UK new build registrations have hit an registrations compared to 2014, with the Eastern ued housing growth in the UK. Both the public Aeight-year high, with 156,140 new region, North West and Scotland experiencing and private sectors have performed well and we homes registered in total in 2015. the biggest lifts of 23 per cent, 16 per cent and 15 have seen encouraging levels of housebuilding NHBC data showed an increase in private per cent respectively. London’s registrations across most regions of the country. It is pleasing sector registrations of 7 per cent to 118,611 dropped 9 per cent to 25,994 in 2015 against to see what has happened since the depths of the homes during the year against 2014, with those 2014, but the NHBC pointed out that 2015 was downturn in 2009. for the public sector increasing 5 per cent to still the third strongest year on record for “There is still a long way to go before we are 37,529. In total, new home registrations rose 7 London registrations. building the levels of new homes that were seen per cent compared to the previous year. The NHBC statistics also indicated that the before the economic downturn, but 2015 repre- NHBC added that it had registered 75 per cent number of detached homes registered in 2015 sents consolidation on the growth seen over the more new homes in 2015 than in the peak of the (42,173) was the highest in more than a decade, last three years.” downturn in 2009. continuing 2014’s trend. Also, the number of

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UK’s retirees are a ‘Generation Stuck’ Clive Fenton lthough there is high demand from over of over 55s want to move but cannot due to a lack exemption of older households 55–year–olds to downsize, a lack of suit- of choice in the marketplace. from stamp duty when they downsize Aable properties is stopping older people The YouGov survey for the report also found •A greater level of advice and guidance could from moving. According to a report commis- that 29 per cent of the 1,252 respondents who help increase older people’s awareness of the sioned by McCarthy & Stone this has created a have downsized or are considering or expecting options available and the benefits of downsiz- growing ‘Generation Stuck’. to, had or expect to release more than £100,000 ing, the report recommended. The report, ‘Generation Stuck: Exploring the of equity, which highlights the financial value Mcarthy & Stone’s CEO, Clive Fenton reality of downsizing in later life’ has been writ- of downsizing. explained: “Housing and planning policy should ten by the Internat ional Longevity Centre – UK The report makes three recommendations to not just be about Starter Homes – millions of for the retirement housebuilder. It reveals, aid the ‘Generation Stuck’ problem, which could older people want to downsize to more suitable through a YouGov survey, that 33 per cent of UK in turn release ‘billions’ of pounds of housing for housing but there is currently little incentive or homeowners aged 55 and over are considering or families and younger people: choice for them to move. As a result, housing expect to move to a smaller property. Another 48 • Greater efforts should be made to boost chains are blocked at the top of the ladder. This per cent are considering downsizing or have downsizing choices, for example exempting report is calling for more attention on the hous- already made the move to a more suitable home. retirement housing from various planning ing needs of older people, particularly as 60 per The report, which examines older people’s restraints cent of all household growth over the next 20 attitudes towards moving and the ‘pros and cons’ • The downsizing process should be made years will be by those in later life.” of downsizing, found that a ‘substantial number’ more affordable, with one measure being the

COMMENT Local authorities need to work with developers to deliver more homes Steve Midgley

Steve Midgley, MD of homebuilder, Fairgrove Homes, responds to Local Government Association proposals to charge full council tax on unbuilt developments from the point that planning permission expires.

he Local Government Association, While citing the skills shortage affecting the and young people develop the vital skills to build’, which is the national voice of local gov- construction industry as being one of the main it is also proposing to ‘force developers to build Ternment, has highlighted its new barriers to building new homes, and quite rightly homes more quickly’. research that reveals there are 475,647 homes in suggesting that ‘devolving careers advice, post-16 And how do they propose to do this? They are England which have been given planning permis- and adult skills budgets and powers to local areas suggesting that Council leaders should have pow- sion, but have not yet been built. This is an would allow councils, education and employers ers to charge developers full council tax for every increase from 443,265 in 2013/14. to work together to help unemployed residents unbuilt development from the point that the Continued on page 7...

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LONDON HELP TO BUY London Help to Buy opens its doors he new London Help to Buy scheme has der, and the Help to Buy ISA means many more Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said: “Help now opened its doors – allowing will get a top up from the government as they to Buy has now helped over 130,000 people TLondoners to buy a home with just a 5 save for a deposit. across the country achieve their aspiration of buy- per cent deposit and a mortgage as low as 55 “Today’s new scheme means an even better ing a new or bigger home. per cent, the Communities Secretary Greg deal in the capital, where buying a home remains “The scheme is helping people turn those Clark announced. out of reach for too many. dreams into a reality, with a fraction of a deposit First-time buyers and second-steppers will get “And to ensure there are more homes to buy they would normally require, and from today the the opportunity to own a new-build home in the for people across the country, in my Spending new London scheme will help even more people capital with a deposit backed by a 40 per cent Review I set out plans to deliver the biggest follow in their footsteps. equ ity loan from the government that is interest affordable housebuilding programme since the “Anyone thinking about home ownership and free for the first five years. 1970’s.” those who believe it is out of reach should look London Help to Buy is an extension of the Communities Secretary Greg Clark said: again at the range of government schemes avail- successful Help to Buy scheme that has helped “We’re determined to make home ownership a able to them.” 130,000 people across the country since 2013. realistic aspiration for hard-working young peo- Aldermore, Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Under the current scheme loans of up to 20 ple, wherever they are in the country. Halifax, Leeds, Lloyds, Nationwide, Natwest, per cent of the property’s price are made available “Our multi-billion pound investment will Royal Bank of Scotland and Teachers Building to first-time buyers and home movers on new open the door to thousands of Londoners want- Societies are supporting London Help to Buy – build homes worth up to £600,000. In London ing to own their own home, following in the enabling Londoners to get on the housing market the loans will now be doubled to up to 40 footsteps of nearly 270,000 people who have with a much smaller mortgage. per cent. already bought through government-backed Help to Buy: Equity loan ha s been extended to Chancellor George Osborne said: “This schemes. 2021 with a further £8.6 billion; aiming to help government is determined to help more people “And now with the improved Help to Buy up to 145,000 more people take steps towards realise the dream of owning their own home. scheme launching in London, I would urge any- owning their own home. “Our Help to Buy scheme has already helped one who thinks home ownership is out of reach tens of thousands get a step onto the housing lad- to look again at the help on offer.”

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SMART HOMES AWARD WINNERS Smart Homes Award Winners

Smart homes technology specialists Cyberhomes have won the custom installation (CI) industry’s Install and Technology Solutions Award (ITSA) for ‘Best Whole House Integration’.

he award recognises the quality of a fully The ITSA judges commented: “The results of M&E consultants from the very start, wherever integrated automation and entertain- Cyberhomes’ work speak for themselves – a tour possible, to integrate control and AV systems Tment system designed, built and de force of custom install in every room they with the overall building design and delivered by Cyberhomes. Having worked with a reached, creating a smart house that ticks all the performance. The Cyberhomes founders have property developer client on several previous boxes of advanced 21st century living and ups the a background in outside-broadcasting technol- projects, Cyberhomes were given the opportu- home automation ante; sthe client couldn’t have ogy for the BBC and take the same rigorous nity to provide the integration of the AV asked for more from this team of innovative approach with the equipment, cabling and soft- (including a cinema room), lighting, heating and installers. A truly deserving winner in what was ware behind home automation projects. AV racks security systems for his own luxury family home our toughest category to judge. This is what CI are built and tested at Cyberhomes’ rack in Hampstead. is all about!” building facility in Thame and all the wiring Cyberhomes Director Ion Smith said: “The Cyberhomes work closely with clients, looms created in a controlled environment client had previous experience of Lutron lighting architects, developers, interior designers and before installation. control and multi-room audio but the concept of integrating these, along with all the AV controls, heating and security into a single control system was new to him. Once we had demoed the Savant Pro system to him he was sold on the concept.” Cyberhomes’ client added: “Having worked with Cyberhomes on several upmarket property development projects, I knew they could deliver the type of smart capabilities I wanted for my own home—and they didn’t disappoint.”

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MINISTERS CALL FOR HOME GROWN TALENT Ministers call on construction industry to invest and build home grown talent inisters have called upon the construc- delivering the homes the nation wants. within the wider UK economy. tion industry to remove barriers to get “This means thousands of jobs are now up for “The industry needs to seize the opportunity Mmore young people to consider careers grabs and we’re determined to make sure that to celebrate the vital contribution it makes and, in in construction and develop an ambitious action there are enough skilled workers to get the partnership with government and other key stake- plan to address the skills pressures and other con- job done. holders, ensure it overcomes the current barriers straints that are limiting housebuilding and “Construction offers an exciting and rewarding to fulfilling its potential.” infrastructure development. career and we need to build a new generation of Housing Minister Brandon Lewis and Skills home grown talented, ambitious and highly Building future skills Minister Nick Boles want the construction indus- skilled construction workers. The 2008 housing crash devastated the industry try to look at whether current business models are Skills Minister Nick Boles said: “The and led to the loss of a quarter of a million con- holding back the industry from developing the government is committed to getting Britain build- struction jobs. However, the housing market has skills it needs and to consider new models of con- ing. We are investing in measures to cut red tape now turned a corner, with government investment struction such as offsite manufacturing. and increase the number of young people doing returning builders to sites across the country. The Construction Leadership Council has apprenticeships and traineeships to ensure we New research from the Home Builders been called upon to review what skills the con- have a pipeline of skilled workers. Federation shows that over 100,000 new con- struction industry need to provide the homes the “As leaders in the industry, the Council is best struction jobs were created in England alone in nation needs. placed to advise on how to boost productivity in the last year – the review will look at how we can The Council has asked Mark Farmer, of real the sector and build the houses and infrastructure go further to ensure young Brits leaving school or estate and construction consultancy Cast, to iden- our nation needs.” those looking for a career change will see building tify actions that will help bring more workers to Mark Farmer, chief executive officer at Cast, as a viable and exciting career. the industry. said: “I’m delighted to be asked to lead this review. Housebuilding is at the heart of the Views are being sought on how to best train a The construction industry’s skills shortfall has government’s long-term economic plan with plans workforce which has a high level of self-employ- been growing progressively and its ageing work- to build 275,000 new affordable homes during ment and bring about greater use of off-site force now means affirmative action needs to be this Parliament. construction. The review will also look at how the taken to avoid more acute issues in the future. The housebuilding process requires a wider industry can introduce measures that encourage A healthy and robust construction sector is range of different people – as well as traditional more investment and new ways of working. vital to underpinning the government’s commit- on site trade jobs, there are a number of roles such Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said: “The ment to delivering critical new housing and as land buyers, accountants, engineers, sales and number of new homes being built is up 25 per infrastructure projects. It will also ensure the unri- marketing staff. cent in the last year – and this is further valled economic multiplier effect related to proof we’ve got the country building again and construction activity continues to play its part

PARTNERSHIP HELPS SERVICE VETERANS Former army barracks to be transformed into a unique housing project former army barracks near Salisbury Our Enterprise agreed to partner with Redrow Plain is being transformed into a unique Homes to buy the two sites and plans for 292 Ahousing project combining private family properties and 44 one and two-bedroom properties and homes fit for heroes. apartments for veterans have now been approved The site of the former Erskine Barracks, near by Wiltshire Council. the village of Wilton, will be turned into two Alongside the 292 private homes being built new housing developments, Wilton Hill and by Redrow Homes, the 34-acre site will also fea- Erskine Park, where families will live alongside ture a community-based campus for service service veterans returning from conflict zones. veterans with homes, an enterprise hub, crèche The unique project is the creation of and retail units. This element of the project will regeneration and development specialists Our be managed by Our Enterprise. The hub will Enterprise who are working alongside Redrow offer training and help for veterans to launch Homes to create the UK’s first major housing their own businesses and will sit alongside facili- development built with returning military per- ties for up to 60 other businesses. sonnel in mind. The new community will also include units Our Enterprise was approached by the Wilton the veterans can rent for a period between six and Community Land Trust to develop plans for site 24 months while they receive business and skills after they became concerned the areas military training. They then move on to make room for heritage would be lost. another veteran. Continued overleaf...

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The former Erskine Barracks project is Our itage. I knew we had a unique opportunity to do Community Land Trust and they, with our Enterprise’s first major project aimed at helping something different. support, had some long conversations which led returning veterans and its CEO, Matthew Bell “It needed to be a genuine business opportu- to the plans we all then submitted. explained: “When Wilton Community Land nity for the builder, while at the same time “Between us we purchased the land and had Trust came to me I immediately spotted an offering an incredible opportunity to our mili- the plans approved swiftly without the need for opportunity. The Erskine Barracks had been put tary personnel returning from conflicts overseas. any additional costly and timely consultations. I up for sale and there were fears the site could be “Within 10 minutes of meeting the Redrow believe we have come up with a plan which will turned into a massive housing estate with little or chief executive John Tutte, I knew we could make reinvigorate this community and transform many no consideration about the area’s military her- this work. Redrow agreed to meet the Wilton lives for the better.”

COMMENT Realising the potential of the retirement market and helping release under occupied family homes Having created the first ever new build, integrated private housing and care facility back in the 1980s Audley Court Chief Executive, Nick Sanderson believes that over 55–year–olds are being marginalised by the government which must now take steps to recognise the needs of this growing sector of our society

hile the UK suffers the most severe the housing sector has had to weather some place’. However, we have moved away from housing shortage since the end of tough times since then. However, Audley contin- the ‘construction heritage’ of many house- WWWII there are currently over ues to recognise the needs of a changing society builders/land developers and, based on a 25,000 empty bedrooms, many in under occu- and provide a fully managed, integrated new marketing model, created a value added product pied family sized homes. Recently the home, assisted and care home offering. offering. This provides what is really needed by a government has developed and implemented However, we also recognise that we have to growing part of our aging but active society. numerous housing initiatives to help create a satisfy the needs of the communities in which we At first financial folk would say: “Are you home owning society. However, these are almost build. Unlike some new developments our new sure?” But over the last few years we have seen a exclusively aimed at younger potential first-time neighbourhoods are not inaccessible islands. We very different attitude. People are taking notice homeowners, who are being encouraged to buy welcome locals to use our swimming pools, of our activities and now everyone wants a bit of brand new properties. restaurants, other community facilities, and join our action. Although commendable this will not stimu- our events, which in many cases were not avail- late moving chains or encourage ‘empty nesters’, able to them until we arrived. Encouraging older homeowners to living in large family homes, to move into prop- This ethos also helps us with both community make the move erties more appropriate to their needs. engagement and then planning applications. The So why are Audley type developments not flood- When I started my first company I knew I had arrival of a housebuilder invariably attracts com- ing the country, four-bedroom plus homeowners to look for a niche in what was a very busy house munity concern but so often we have welcomed not moving into our properties and stimulating building market. Having discussed my plans with local residents who arrived at our engagement the housing market by vacating the homes fami- a family friend who was a GP, we decided to look exercises as potential adversaries and left as con- lies need? Probably because there is no incentive at the r etirement/care market. We spent weeks firmed customers. We have long realised that to do so. visiting private and local government care homes marketing our developments starts at the point If the government really wants to create a around Kent trying to find a home for our fic- of community engagement, not when you open home owning society and a balanced housing tional auntie. t he sales centre. This has both created off plan sector they must do two things: The UK ‘retirement home’ offering back then customers and helped our planning applications • Encourage older home owners to sell their was appalling. A real anomaly when in countries gain quick consent from local councils – even on large family sized and under occupied home like the USA and Australia ‘adult only’ resort green belt sites. by removing the requirement for them to pay type communities, which cater seamlessly for the Some may say we are taking advantage of an stamp duty when moving to a smaller and active retired, assisted care and full time care part elderly customer base. Our current customers po ssibly care assisted brand new homes of their populatio ns were really taking off. were mostly born in the 1950s, lived through the • Encourage homebuilders to create better and swinging 1960s and have travelled the world. more targeted homes that cater for the Innovation is a lonely place They know exactly what they want. Importantly, demographic time bomb, which is our aging We realised that this model was both needed and we also know what th ey want in terms of quality society and service. This has resulted in a fully managed, could work in the UK. So we decided to create When it comes to creating homes for the the country’s first purpose built, age exclusive quality care on demand, ‘later lifetime homes’ model. Our property owners can take advantage country’s often forgotten but growing number of care community. However, innovation is a lonely over 55 year olds I want something better. We place, especially when trying to find finance. of an active lifestyle, through assisted care to a full care environment without having to have to create higher specification homes located Eventually we managed to persuade 3i to invest in ‘later lifetime home communities’. These must in our plans and in 1984 we opened our first move home. Today’s developments also have to embrace integrate into existing communities and create unique, private, over 55–year–old, new home the quality of life that will encourage older and care offering to a queue which went around sustainability and new technologies. Even small things like LED lighting, ground source heating homeowners to move out of their under occu- the block. Having created a product that satisfied pied homes and thereby provide the family sized a real need we were rushed off our feet and con- and intelligent wiring can make a big difference to both our customer’s quality of life and build- homes our society needs. It is a challenge but one tinue to be so. with the support of the government I believe we Like other new homes providers our part of ing management costs. As I have said ‘innovation can be a lonely can achieve. respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk industry news 11

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WATER MANAGEMENT Avoiding future floods and droughts With large parts of the country suffering winter flooding Lutz Johnen, Managing Director of water management specialists Aquality Trading & Consulting Ltd suggests that appropriate water management will help with both potential flooding and drought issues. s recent floods have shown only too clearly and ‘100-year rainfall events’ Aoccur more regularly than the name would suggest we ignore the forces of nature at our peril. Worryingly predicted changes in weather patterns foresee the UK in the future experiencing much milder and wetter winters. These are forecast to raise river levels by as much as 15 per cent above their current high-water marks, with inevitable damaging consequences to people, their homes, the environment, and the economy. Often overlooked amidst the human misery caused by flood events, however, is the other aspect of changing weather patterns, namely dryer This will only become a political issue once management professionals. summers. These are predicted to lead to water droughts occur as regularly as floods currently do. shortages that could wreak damage on water- By which time it may well be too late to react. Sustainable Urban Drainage dependent industries such as agriculture. The answer, while doing everything possible to Systems (SuDS) According to the latest Intergovernmental Panel mitigate current flood risks, is to take a look at the on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, droughts Meanwhile, a significant proportion of local flood supply side of the water equation now, rather than pose a far greater future threat to the UK. risk arises from the rainfall falling on urban areas, wait for the problem to arrive. a factor resulting in a long-standing requirement Politics vs results for the incorporation of sustainable drainage Attenuate and re-use (SuDS) on all new developments. This means The political outcry, which inevitably Although the right approach will inevitably vary that the new roofs, roads and other hard surfaces accompanies flood events leads to the Environ- with the topography and local rainfall character- associated with new developments must avoid ment Agency prioritising flood-defences with all istics, the broad principle must include storing adding to existing down-stream flood risks. available resources. The general call by those sufficient water when and where it falls, to meet Where this cannot be achieved by simply effected being to dredge watercourses and raise later dry weather irrigation demands. This has draining the surface water into the riverbanks. All very understandable when per- the beneficial secondary effect of reducing down- ground through soak-away pits, the normal sonally affected, but not necessarily the right stream flood risks while the rain is falling, approach is to use techniques t o attenuate, or short-term answer to a long-term challenge. correspondingly affecting the scale and nature of temporarily store, the water until it can safely be Improving local watercourses as a conduit for investment in flood defences. released into the storm drain system. water has two obvious potential downsides: It goes without saying that a consequence of Re-using this attenuated water for non-potable Firstly it is prone to moving the flooding this logic is that planning and investment to avoid uses, such as toilet-flushing, to help address problem downstream to new sufferers. Secondly future floods and droughts needs to be under- future water shortages would appear the it does nothing to address the other side of the taken in an integrated and holistic way. A logical next step, as already highlighted in the water equation, which is the need to meet conclusion soundly endorsed by a recently pub- Welsh Government and Mayor of London later demand. lished survey of more than 1,000 water SuDS Standards.

ROCK-BOTTOM MORTGAGE RATES Mortgage Advice Bureau comments on the Bank of England’s Money and Credit Report ortgage approvals reached a near throughout 2015, and our data shows that rates “For those who do not have the comfort of two-year high in December, round- continued to fall across all fixed rate products in already sitting on the property ladder and are Ming off a successful year for December. Growing numbers of homeowners are looking to buy for the first time, the outlook is borrowers. Existing homeowners were the fron- wising up to the fact that it pays to remortgage, still positive. Although not quite up to pre-reces- trunners in this growth, with the number of particularly if moving from a poor value standard sion levels, mortgage approvals for house remortgage approvals rising by more than a quar- variable rate. Borrowers who are comfortable purchase have improved markedly in recent years ter since December 2014. with a long-term commitment can take advan- and lenders are battling for business. However, Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at tage of today’s rates by locking into a fixed with house prices continuing to rise, affordability Mortgage Advice Bureau, commented: “Borrow- product, avoiding higher mortgage bills when an remains a concern, and today’s low mortgage ers benefited from rock-bottom mortgage rates interest rate rise eventually kicks in. rates aren’t a permanent fixture of the market.”

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COMMENT Building a holistic future Stacey Temprell As the Government plans to build 400,000 affordable homes by the end of the decade, there is concern that current building regulations do not go far enough to create sustainable, healthy and comfortable living environments. Stacey Temprell, Residential Sector Director at Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, explains the importance of adopting a holistic approach to building and design that prioritises user comfort and wellbeing

nergy efficiency and carbon reduction new-build homes, and provide the same level of finishes of furnishings and floor coverings at have been at the forefront of residential thermal comfort. certain concentration levels. If managed correctly, Ebuilding over the past decade, with stan- The Multi-Comfort standard for residential innovative technology can decompose internal dards such as Passivhaus making an increasing new build sets out four criteria for achieving pollutants into non-harmful inert compounds, impact on housing design and construction. thermal comfort, with heating and cooling improving air quality. However, this focus on energy performance energy demand, thermal bridging and and carbon reduction means that a holistic overheating. Prevention levels all based on The challenge approach to building is not often considered with Passivhaus standards, with the additional target By focusing on just one aspect of a house a view to optimising the user’s living experience. for relative humidity of 40-60 per cent relative to build, even such an important one as energy The concept of ‘multiple comforts’ and taking a temperature of 20 degrees centigrade. efficiency, then there is still a risk that the a broader, more holistic approach to building is house will become uncomfortable. The well understood by many architects and develop- Maintaining good thermal efficiency challenge of designing and building homes cost ers, but without an agreed standard it can also be To maintain good thermal efficiency, insulation effectively to achieve a balanced level of comfort very subjective. materials must be as effective as possible to keep can be met by the latest building materials on buildings at a constant level of thermal comfort, the market today; especially the latest develop- Multi-Comfort without compromising visual or indoor air qual- ments in external and internal insulation That is why Saint-Gobain is pioneering a new ity. Designing for energy efficiency alone can have materials, plasters and plasterboards, renders, air- approach, called the Multi-Comfort concept for a direct impact on the visual comfort of a build- tightness and vapour control membranes, and buildings, which sets tangible, measurable stan- ing. To maintain good thermal efficiency, some new glazing materials. dards for the building, to deliver a truly builds reduce window size, lowering the amount Many of these materials also improve sound comfortable house for the occupier, whether of natural light allowed in the building. insulation and reduce acoustic transmission, home owner or tenant. The windows in a Multi-Comfort building are improving audio comfort. The Multi-Comfort Multi-Comfort defines five primary comforts: carefully sized, oriented and designed to help building concept uses innovative absorbing mate- thermal comfort, visual comfort, audio comfort, improve views, natural daylight and colour rials, such as special plasterboards and mineral indoor air comfort and economic comfort, with appearance while minimising glare and solar gain. wools to reduce airborne and impact noises inside standards for each. These surpass existing building Using daylighting autonomy techniques, the the building. regulations, incorporating the energy efficiency Multi-Comfort building concept also allows for The most important thing to remember is that and thermal comfort standards set by Passivhaus windows to be designed, using advanced UK- each of the ‘five comforts’ of thermal, indoor air, and introducing new standards in audio, indoor- manufactured glazing, to maximise daylight and acoustic, visual and economic comfort are all air and visual comfort to give the building user the minimise the need for art ificial lighting, adapting closely inter-linked. ultimate experience of comfort. to conditions. A house is also a home, and even in the current Based on Passivhaus design principles, with The indoor air quality of buildings also impacts market, where demand far outstrips supply, buildings using very little energy for heating and on building occupants. Good, clean air can reduce housebuilders who deliver a house that takes into cooling, Multi-Comfort buildings achieve a 75 health problems, as well as enhancing user com- account each element of human comfort will have per cent reduction in space heating requirements fort. Indoor pollution from outside sources, such a competitive advantage. in comparison to current standard practice in as traffic and industry, can affect health, as can the

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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE Redrow acquires site to build 300 new homes at Thorpe Park Leeds

horpe Park Developments Ltd, a joint Redrow’s development will be a ‘gateway’ to Regent Collection, ensuring a wide choice of venture between Scarborough Group the eventual crea tion of up to 7,000 homes homes for different audiences. TInternational and Legal & General including the East Leeds Extension. The Work will hopefully commence in 2017 with Capital, has agreed a deal to sell a significant Thorpe Park Leeds development will deliver completion of all 300 homes scheduled 20.3-acre development site at Thorpe Park the primary infrastructure to kick start the new by 2021. Leeds to Redrow for the delivery of up to 300 East Leeds Orbital Road (ELOR) and the ini- Mark Jackson Consultant to Scarborough new homes. tial site preparation works have already Group International, said: “We are looking for- The deal with Redrow forms part of a wider commenced to connect Manston Lane, ward to working with Redrow Homes on the plan to deliver the residential element of a Crossgates, to J46 of the M1. next phase of Thorpe Park Leeds. The quality mixed use scheme in phase two on the 200-acre Matthew Barker, land director for Redrow of Redrow’s homes and its approach to design site in East Leeds. Homes (Yorkshire), said: “We’re very excited to is very much in keeping with the high standards Redrow’s Yorkshire operation will develop be involved in the Thorpe Park Leeds project that we intend to establish in the development housing with an anticipated finished worth of and, with it, the wider East Leeds Extension, of Thorpe Park Leeds which is founded on four almost £70 million. Redrow will also be respon- which is the largest housing development in the key themes; Community, Health and sible for a package of community benefits Leeds City region. Wellbeing, Connection and Enterprise. We worth circa £1.85 million, including contribu- “The Manston Lane Link Road is due to believe that Redrow shares our ethos and tions to education and public transport, in open during 2017, which will enable works to understands our vision and we will work addition to wide ranging community provisions commence on the Thorpe Park Leeds residen- together to ensure integration to the wider by Scarborough as part of the overall scheme. tial area. We will submit a reserved matters Thorpe Park Leeds project and indeed East In addition to the housing, Thorpe Park detailed planning application during 2016 Leeds’s wider community.” Leeds has planning consent for a transforma- so that we are ready to progress as soon Thorpe Park Leeds is already an important tional 1.35 million sq ft mixed-use expansion of as possi ble.” business location for both Leeds and the North the existing 800,000 sq ft business park. Redrow expects to build mostly two, three of England, located just six miles east of Leeds Preparation work is already underway to deliver and four-bedroom homes and some one-bed- City Centre, with its own dedicated access off a new 300,000 sq ft shopping and leisure park room apartments. It will seek permission junction 46 of the M1. Among the 60 occupiers and a first phase of 40,000 sq ft of offices. The or homes from two different product ranges – of the existing office space are IBM, National development also includes a 113 acre public the Arts & Crafts inspired Heritage Grid, GE Capital, Vinci, BAM and park with sports facilities. Collection and the Georgian-influenced United Utilities.

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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE Novus to deliver affordable houses in Stoke-on-Trent ovus Property Solutions has been contracted to deliver 22 affordable Nproperties at the site of a derelict pub in Staffordshire. The site of the former Woodshutts Inn pub on Lower Ash Road in Butt Lane was pur- chased by Aspire Housing in 2013. The land was subsequently cleared and plans for 22 new properties were drawn up and approved. Novus’ reputation for delivering regeneration projects led to the company being contracted to deliver the much-needed uplift to a neglected area. The construction will include properties of different styles and sizes, including six two- bed bungalows, 10 two-bed houses and six one-bed flats. Work on the buildings is due to start on site in March, and completion is expected in early 2017. The homes will provide a mix of shared ownership and affordable rent, priced between “The regeneration of the site had previously that our project to provide new homes and £115,000 and £125,000 for shared ownership. been welcomed by the community who had regenerate the area will soon take shape." Wayne Hughes, managing director at Aspire labelled it as an ‘eyesore’ because it had He added: “We are proud to be working in Housing, said: “Unfortunately this site had attracted ASB problems, including fires partnership with Novus Property Solutions to been attracting interest for all the wrong rea- and vandalism. transform this site, creating attractive and sons in the past. “I’m sure it will be a great relief to residents affordable new housing for the community.”

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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE Planning permission granted at Ebbsfleet Garden City

ee Evans Partnership (LEP) is working delighted to be part of the team and to be given primary school with a maintained nursery, SEN with Land Securities and the Ebbsfleet this unique opportunity to deliver a 21st cen- provision and a independent community LDevelopment Corporation (EDC) to tury garden city.” centre at Castle Hill that will serve the deliver the next phase of the Ebbsfleet LEP has carried out proving layouts for a local ommunity. Garden City. total of 375 affordable housing units on behalf The area, known as Castle Hill South, will of Circle Housing, and planning permission has include the first local neighbourhood centre just been granted by Ebbsfleet Development which will comprise of over 150 new homes, a Corporation for Phase 1 of the scheme, two form primary school and a community cen- totalling 165 units. LEP’s application followed tre along with associated commercial and detailed discussions with Dartford Borough community facilities. LEP is working in line Council and the EDC, as well as a public con- with the government’s objectives of creating sultation with local residents in the high-quality housing and communities sup- local area. ported by local employment opportunities, The LEP Planning & Architecture teams are infrastructure and recreational amenities. also working alongside Newcrest Estates A spokesman for Lee Evans Partnership Limited to develop the Castle Hill Neighbour- said:“We are aiming to create in Castle Hill a hood Centre, which will include shops, a pub place where communities can grow, and a sense hotel, apartments, cafes, health centre and a of identity is of central importance to the convenience store. In addition the firm, which process. Our approach seeks to achieve appro- has a strong reputation in the Education sector priate density of living, and will be of a built up over more than 40 years, is working contemporary vernacular while retaining a with Land Securities and Kent County Council strong sense of place in Ebbsfleet. We’re and Leigh Academies Trust to develop a 2FE

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uilding Adhesives Ltd (BAL), idwells has L Hearn – part of Capita Real manufacturer of full tiling solutions further Estate – announced that it has Bincluding adhesives, grouts and ancil- Bstrengthened its Gmade a number of appointments at lary products, has hired two new team with Tom Mayes, director and associate director across its Specification Managers as part of its drive to taking up the role of building consultancy, development group expand its specification support team. Alan Chartered Surveyor and corporate transaction teams. Three Thurston and Tracey Hopkins will work within the Residential senior staff have been promoted to director with architects, designers and specifiers sup- Development team in level and nine promotions have been made to porting them on M40/M20 specifications, Norwich. Tom has a associate director. In the development group, providing project support and delivering wide range of property Alex Christopher, Jonathan Glaister and Guy RIBA-accredi ted CPDs. Tracey will deliver experience in relation to residential, Ingham have be en appointed as directors. support in North West and South West agricultural, rural and planning development Chris Benham, Ross Bettridge, Roland Brass, London while Alan will work with clients in within the East of England. He has a wealth Sarah Hiscutt, Amy Jones, Lizzie Ramsey the Midlands. Alan has more than 20 years’ of expertise in a variety of areas including and Dan Washington have been appointed experience in the flooring sector, working property acquisitions, valuations and as associate directors. Outside the alongside architects, specifiers and appraisals along with planning and development group, Toby Rogan-Lyons from contractors for companies including Altro, development of land for residential the building consultancy team has been pro- Polydeck Resins, and RSL. development purposes. moted to associate director.

KEBBELL HOMES ORIGIN HOUSING KNIGHT FRANK

eading house- ousing association Origin Housing night Frank builder, Kebbell has promoted Jon Foster to Head has appointed LHomes has Hof Community Development. Jon KRoger de promoted one of its joined the team he will now be leading back Boehmler as partner in loyal employees as the in August 2014 as Customer Engagement the Building demand for quality Co-Ordinator. In his 18 months on the Consultancy team. new homes across the team, Jon has overseen some of Origin’s most Roger has over 35 years’ country continues to highly-commended community schemes, experience gained from rise. Stephen Russell, including Settle, a pioneering programme most commercial originally from Redcar that aims to support homeless young people property sectors. He in North Yorkshire, has been promoted to in developing skills for indepen dent living. previously founded the strategic property Contracts Manager after 19 years with the Additionally, Jon created the ‘Origin Hive’ consultancy and asset software business lines company. Stephen first began his career in network which changes the approach Origin for GVA, and more recently was CEO of the the housebuilding industry as a Building takes to engaging with residents and international PISCES and OSCRE Technician for a family-run firm. customers to improve and design services. e-commerce Industry Standards Body.

PDW PERSIMMON TENDERSPACE

ousing and development consul- nita Fincham enderSpace, the newly launched web tancy, Project Development from Harlow, based suite of tools which helps HWorkshop Ltd (PDW) has Awith a wealth Tanyone involved in property or appointed Janet Coulthard as a sales of experience in the construction to find the right resources for co-ordinator to its Warrington team. Janet, housing industry, has projects, is pleased to announce that it has who joined the team in January 2016, will be landed a new job with appointed Mike Jeffries to the role of responsible for the co-ordination of house one of the country’s Non-Executive Chairman of the Company sales on behalf of PDW’s housing association leading builders. Anita with immediate effect. Mike Jeffries brings to and local authority clients. In her new role, has been appointed TenderSpace a wealth of experience in the Janet will be involved in every step of the sales manager at property and construction sectors. He is a buying process from dealing with initial sales Persimmon Homes Essex. The 45-year-old qualified architect and has in-depth enquiries to liaising with the buyers’ will manage house sales at new Persimmon knowledge of construction and support solicitors and mortgage advisers. PDW also developments across the county. Anita has services. Mike was previously Chairman and provides a completion and after sales service more than 15 years’ experience within the CEO of WS Atkins, a leading planning, which Janet will also be responsible for. industry. Persimmon Homes has develop- project management and consulting services Janet joined the consultancy from Gascoigne ments across the area, including at The Drive company. He is a passionate advocate of the Halman Estate Agents after 18 months as a in Romford and Hamilton Gate in need for greater transparency in the industry. sales negotiator. Frinton-on-Sea. Mike has extensive Board level experience.

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DEVELOPMENT SHOWCASE Hightown’s shared ownership development is inspired by New Town heritage

n imaginatively designed development new town districts in Hemel Hempstead exceptional design quality and quite exuberant of homes in the heart of Hemel including Adeyfield, Highfield and Warners in their use of decorative brickwork. AHempstead, soon to be offered for En d to help in the design work. “So we decided to create patterned gables, as shared ownership sale by Hightown Housing Homes in these communities include a well as adding some quirky Norfolk features – Association, will be giving local families a number of decorative features, such as diamond after all, social housing shouldn’t be boring! I’m much-needed opportunity to get on the pattern gable brickwork and curved copper delighted we’ve developed a distinctive devel- housing ladder. porches, which architect Peter O’Rourke, opment that will also help people who are Hightown Housing Association’s Park Lane Associate Director of McBains Cooper, was priced out of the local housing market”. development, which is just behind the able to incorporate into the Park Lane design. The houses will become available for shared Marlowes Shopping Centre, will include 15 two George Edkins explained: “We wanted to ownership sale before the Spring, giving people and three bedroom h omes. pay homage to the dreams of the early post-war an affordable way to buy their home by purchas- The design of the homes has been inspired by developments, and the first neighbo urhoods of ing a share in the property and paying rent on the idealism of the housing built in the late Hemel Hempstead show simple and honest the remaining share. 1940s and early 1950s when Hemel Hempstead suburban design that have stood the test People normally buy between 50 and 75 per was one of the first generation of Britain’s of time. cent of their current market value, but High- new towns. “I was also aware from family holidays in town will help them work out what share they When the plans for Park Lane were in their Norfolk of the work of the Lowestoft partner- can afford. Shared owners can buy further early stages, Hightown’s Development Director ship of Tayler and Green, who built nearly 700 shares when they can afford it, until they even- George Edkins took photographs of the first council homes in the county. They are all of tually own their home outright.

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CASE STUDY Hulme Hall – a seamless selection of renovated and brand new homes

heshire based restoration specialists PH Homes has won multiple awards for its Crenovation of the 15th century Hulme Hall, in Cheadle Hulme. With the oldest part of the hall dating back to 1419, Hulme Hall is one of the few remaining grand homes in South Manchester and has been home to many influen- tial families over the generations. Working with Architects Core Design UK, PH Homes has converted the former care home, grade II listed hall into three family homes and built a further 11 new homes around a central courtyard. The sensitive restoration has also helped deliver beautiful original features including stained glass windows depicting Shake- spearean scenes and ornate fireplaces. The new homes development has respected the building’s history but removed and involved the demolition of the existing, unattrac- division. The horizontal option’s necessary instal- sensitively replaced inappropriate modern inter- tive social services building and its replacement lation of a new lift and staircase servicing the ventions. A recent addition to the care home with 11 new homes around a courtyard. floor levels would also have been very invasive establishment, a former social services facility to Hulme Hall was to be converted into and difficult to achieve. the rear of the site, has been demolished and residential accommodation comprising of three The horizontal division of the building would replaced with the 11 new build homes. self-contained homes. have also resulted in the splitting of the existing, Site challenges From a construction perspective the best large feature rooms, which would have compro- solution for the listed building was to convert it mised their scale and proportion. A vertical Hulme Hall and the adjoining buildings have into a single dwelling. However, this was not a subdivision enabled PH Homes to retain the been in use as a residential care home for many commercially viable solution. PH Homes had to existing principle rooms in their original form years but when PH Homes acquired the site they consider a multiple unit solution. The building and still create commercially viable properties. were vacant and falling into despair. could be subdivided either horizontally into It was also clear that a vertical subdivision of Hulme Hall itself is a large, two-storey single apartments or vertically into houses. The con- the building would enjoy the twin benefits of house dating back to the 17th century with straints of the building’s walls, doors and other being easier to con struct and have less impact on extensive additions built during the 19th and existing features, including windows also made the fabric of the listed building. This also made 20th centuries. the allocation of space into commercially accept- planning more straight forward. The renovation and new build project able apartments very difficult. The plan for the listed Hulme Hall was therefore comprised of working within a 2.27- The final decision satisfied commercial therefore to subdivide the building vertically into acre site that was divided into distinct areas. The requirements, construction challenges and listed three homes - Vernon House, Bagilegh House front element of the site was occupied by a group building and planning constraints. and the Moseley House. of buildings related to the listed Hulme Hall, and It was considered that the vertical subdivision A planning application for this form of to the rear of the site was the two-story, social of the building was the preferred option. This development was subsequently submitted services building. was due to the challenges of creating acceptable and approved. Between the two discrete buildings was an levels of soundproofing and fire protection open area, which would have previously been the between potential apartments. Also, this option Sympathetic conversion hall’s garden. worked more effectively with the new services The listed Hulme Hall building has square panel The PH Homes proposal for Hulme Hall that would have to be built into a horizontal sub- box framing with later header bond brick additions and period details. These included a stone plinth, first floor overhangs with covered jetties and ovolo moulded bressumer, and decorative gables. The main focus of conversion was based on renovating and restoring the building’s existing fabric in the most sympathetic way possible. Rotten timbers in the oak frame were cut out and new ones spliced in, and panels of wattle and daub painstakingly repaired. Rusted cast iron down pipes were restored or replaced, and a chimney with its inglenook bay was uncovered and restored.

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secure the structural integrity of the building. contractors were also appointed to repair and The ancient oak frame had to be reinforced with replicate existing cornices and new features were structural steel work and the decorative plaster carefully designed to match the historic fabric of ceiling was stabilised. the building. The original building had evolved over the In contrast the new fixtures and fittings were years and reflected elements of building and con- contemporary with high gloss kitchens and sleek struction methods from different historical designer bathrooms featuring the latest Roca san- periods. These ranged from timber oak framed itary ware and large format ceramic tiling. sections to Victorian and later twentieth century additions. Each element had to be treated differ- A winning format ently. Joint winner of last year’s Sunday Times British Existing Victorian sash windows could be Homes’ ‘Conversion, Restoration or Refurbish- The modern social services, two-storey exten- replaced but the metal-framed leaded windows ment of existing Building’ category and picking sion was demolished and replaced by 11 new in the timber frame section could not. These up the Silver Prize for ‘Best Renovation’ at the mews style homes, designed to adopt a style more windows had to be refurbished and secondary What House? Awards Hulme Hall is collecting sympathetic with the older buildings and built glazing introduced. an impressive haul of awards. using materials that match those used in the hall. The building’s unique stained glass window Commenting on the development’s success The space between the buildings has been laid depicting various Shakespearean scenes had to be Managing Director of PH Homes, Phillip out as an attractive landscaped space, which carefully renovated and restored along with the Hughes said: “Winning these awards is testament ensures that the new properties are discrete from existing fireplace, which was also retained and to the commitment and hard work of the team the historic building. brought back into use. Specialist plasterwork who delivered the stunning renovation of Hulme A summerhouse was also rediscovered in the Hall. The awards demonstrate the quality and grounds and renovated for the use of residents. care, which has gone into this sensitive renova- Interiors tion of a centuries old building that is part of Manchester’s heritage. The interior layouts of the building were “With Hulme Hall being such an historic designed to avoid the need for additional parti- building, we were absolutely committed to ensur- tions and the subdivision of existing rooms whilst ing the preservation of the stunning original retaining important features including the stair- features of this 15th century building. With this cases, fireplace and inglenook bay. in mind the interior and exterior refurbishment Following the care ful removal of all the mod- was designed to retain the unique character of ern fixtures and fittings the next step was to the property.”

Beal Homes teams up with Sky MyCrowdCraft – improving the working day Sky is working with Beal Homes to offer The Hultafors Group has always had a market-leading services to new owners on close connection with what tradesmen its prestigious ‘The Swale’ development in and women are thinking and doing at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Beal is work, talking to them and working with currently completing a first phase of 36 them to get the job done more effectively. homes at The Swale. From this month, Now the relationship is becoming even Beal Homes will be marketing homes with more tangible through the launch of a new the benefit of the Sky package, which online community – MyCrowdCraft – in includes 12 months free Sky TV, which Hultafors is continuing its mission broadband and calls. Homebuyers can enjoy access to Sky from the to make sure craftsmen get the most and best out of their workday. It’s moment they receive their keys, removing any of the administration a wholly interactive forum where news and views can be discussed and hassles or inconvenience associated with organising installation. exchanged. The month’s best idea or discussion topic will be 08442 411 335 sky.com/communaltv recognised and rewarded with prizes. Enq. 110

Become a TTA awards sponsor in 2016 Dickies have 2016 covered

There are superb sponsorship Dickies will be introducing a number of opportunities available at this year’s The exciting new products and ranges for Tile Association Awards. These will 2016. Dickies is focusing on its new enable companies to get pride of place for ED24/7 trousers, which were launched late their brand at the tiling industry event of last year. Made from 245gsm fabric ensures the year. The Awards are to be held on they are tough but light enough to retain Saturday 14 May at St John’s Hotel and agility. Also new are the Eisenhower Conference Centre in Solihull. They will Premium shorts which follow the popular recognise the cream of the industry’s Eisenhower premium trouser. Following on people, projects and products across 18 categories, in the course of a from the popular two tone range is the two-tone high visibility range, gala evening of celebration and entertainment. This year in an exciting which includes a jacket, hoodie, trousers, t-shirt and waistcoat. Lastly is twist the Awards Night has an exotic Brazilian carnival theme. the Dickies Preston, which is a steel-toe cap boot with steel midsole. 0300 365 8453 www.ttaawards.com Enq. 111 01761 419419 www.dickiesworkwear.com Enq. 112

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Meeting the highest Lomax Builders Ltd environmental and sustainability targets Discovered at Ecobuild by David Lomax, Minus7 breathes new life into is an award-winning building integrated technol- ogy made up of three parts: An energy collecting roof, a solar energy processor and thermal stores. Victorian School As the solar thermal tileplanks work with conventional roof construction methods, they blend in seamlessly and there is no need for ugly Built in 1897 for £3000, St Marks Boys School in Hall Road, bolt-ons or expensive back up systems. Weighing 27 kilos per square metre – the equiv- Norwich has been quietly refurbished into eight stunning alent of Welsh slate – two areas of the roof have energy efficient apartments by Lomax Builders Ltd been replaced with Minus7 tileplanks in slate grey. A total area of 93.6m2 has been covered with an output of 64 Kilowatts peak. Three sing Minus7 technology, Lomax tenants at minimal running costs, enabling them thermal stores holding 12,000 litres of water have Builders have been able to provide low to charge a reduced price for heat and create an been completely hidden under an area of decking Ucarbon heating and hot water to additional revenue stream. in the courtyard.

Vent-Axia receives double nomination

Leading British ventilation manufacturer AIR EXPERTS Vent-Axia is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted in two categories in the Vortice ventilation systems prestigious H&V News Awards 2016. The Sussex-based company is celebrating its create a healthy home Sentinel Kinetic 200ZPH mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) unit reaching the final in both the Air Movement Product of the Year and Domestic H&V Product of the Year categories. Vent-Axia’s 200ZPH is a ground-breaking product that is both efficient and effective, and can transform the indoor environment of a home. 0844 856 0590 www.vent-axia.com Enq. 114

Innovative Ecodan recognised with awards The innovative and pioneering Ecodan range from Mitsubishi Electric has once again received industry recognition by picking up two awards at the coveted TALK TO VORTICE AIR EXPERTS NOW! National ACR and Heat Pump Awards in Birmingham. Securing both the Heat Pump Product of the Year, and the Remote Energy Monitoring Award, the latest enhancements to the line-up have been well received by the market and continue to ensure that Mitsubishi Electric leads the way in domestic and commercial heat pump technology. Enq. 113 01707 282880 www.ecodan.co.uk Enq. 115

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The distinctive Victorian character of St “With so many choices on the market, it’s hard This latest innovation makes the most of Mark’s boys school has been retained whilst to know what you’re getting” said David Lomax valuable roof space, maximising the output of the meeting the highest environmental and sustain- “but Minus7 have been really good, when people system per square metre, allowing Minus7 to ability targets. ask me, would you use them again? I say yes!” offer a zero net carbon solution with zero net Interestingly, David and his team have been running costs, by design. Appealingly simple for tenants so impressed with Minus7’s system performance Available to rent from £875 - £1100 PCM, all and customer care that they are now waiting to Zero net carbon; zero net apartments have been quickly filled with happy start their next development in order to utilise running costs by design: tenants who have not noticed anything different the next generation of Minus7’s technology. Minus7 have recently obtained capital invest- about the way the system works as a standard ment to expand the core team to 15 employees timer and thermostat controls it. Launching latest innovation and create the next generation of the technology. While the modular nature of the technology at Ecobuild 2016 This will be demonstrated at stand E1240 at the ensures that heating and hot water demands Ecobuild exhibition at the ExCel Centre from can be met 100 per cent of the time, remote Already designed to harvest thermal energy day 8 – 10 March 2016. Minus7 will also be unveiling monitoring services provides complete and night efficiently at temperatures as low the latest heating revolution offering Net Zero transparency of the energy generated, used as Minus 7ºC, the latest innovation will go running costs and ZERO net carbon by design. and stored. It also allows the Minus7 after- even further. A new composite design of care service team to proactively ensure the Minus7 solar endothermic tileplanks will embed 01983 282844 www.minus7.co.uk system is working as efficiently as possible, with- photovoltaic technology without compromising out disrupting tenants. their appearance. ecobuild stand no E1240 Enq. 116

Norbord announces £95m reinvestment Vectaire units for prestigious developments Norbord announced a £95 million Vectaire heat recovery units are to be modernisation and expansion of its installed in two prestigious London oriented strand board (OSB) mill in building projects. EVO250DCs will be Inverness. The investment will upgrade fitted into dwellings in the new Battersea the mill to continuous press technology Reach development, and Midis and Maxis and nearly double its production capacity, are to be installed into the Kings Cross T1 positioning it to meet growing demand Building. All units have energy efficient for OSB in markets across the United EC motors, providing an effective, low ecobuild stand no E2202 Kingdom and Europe, as well as securing energy, low running cost solution to the long-term future of its employees and the indirect jobs it provides controlling condensation and pollution. All of Vectaire’s energy across the region. OSB is an engineered wood-based structural panel efficient range of products – including the new Midi Lite and designed for construction and other industrial uses, as well as for DIY ELP2204 – will be displayed on Vectaire’s stand E2202 at Ecobuild. use and in speciality products like furniture. Enq. 117 01494 522333 www.vectaire.co.uk Enq. 118

Emmeti showcasing new Gerpex MLCP at Ecobuild

Emmeti is delighted to announce that it is exhibiting at Ecobuild for the first time this year, showcasing its new innovative Gerpex Multi-layer Composite Pipe (MLCP) product range alongside its existing Heating controls, Underfloor Heating, Wall Hung Radiator and Sanitary Manifold systems. Gerpex MLCP is the optimum solution for modern building projects, offering all of the advantages of both plastic and metal pipes combined with excellent value for money and peace of mind. The pipes internal aluminium layer provides rigidity, form retention and a solid oxygen barrier to prevent internal corrosion of heating system components. Gerpex pipe has low expansion characteristics and so can be included in building designs in the same manner as copper. The flexibility of the pipe, together with the use of Gerpex press fitting, can save up to 70 per cent on installation time. Gerpex can be used in a wide range of applications, including sanitary systems and heating (wall hung radiator and underfloor heating). The pipe is fully WRAS approved and available in a range of sizes from 16-63mm making it ideal for both domestic and commercial applications. For more information ecobuild stand no E3210 please visit Emmeti at Ecobuild on stand E3210. 01993 824900 www.emmeti.co.uk Enq. 119

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Future generation housing to come under the spotlight at Ecobuild 2016

Some of the most influential and outspoken names in the UK housing industry will present their visionary and powerful opinions at Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to construction and energy

he show will provide housebuilders and developers with access to the very latest, Tinvaluable industry insights, trends and projections relating to all aspects of the profes- sion through a mix of a high-level conference, CPD-accredited learning hubs and more than 800 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of new products, materials, solutions and services. Day one of Ecobuild 2016 is the show’s dedicated Homes day and explores the most pressing, divisive and important decisions the industry must take to deliver comfortable, effi- cient, resilient places and homes. Among the key questions to be addressed is ‘What do new-build and retrofitted homes and communities need to deliver, and at what cost?’ Attracting more than 40,000 industry profes- sionals from across the whole supply chain each year, Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and con- ference for the UK construction and energy market. The 2016 event will see an evolved proposition for the event to focus on areas of industry growth and market priorities such as cost and low energy homes, to the challenges of property was built for a mere £100,000. Prof housing, infrastructure, next generation innova- refurb and retrofit. Jones’ teaching and research activities cover a tion, technology and people. The programme embodies state of the art range of subjects in the field of energy use, design and construction, leaving no stone environmental design and sustainability in the “Day one of Ecobuild 2016 is unturned to establish what our future housing built environment. the show’s dedicated Homes needs are and what can be done to deliver it. With each session designed to give a glimpse day and explores the most Chaired by broadcaster Cathy Newman, at the future of housebuilding and home pressing, divisive and speakers include Tony Pidgley, Chairman creation, Colin Usher, director of John McCall important decisions the of Berkeley Group; David Sheridan, Chief Architects, provides a presentation on “Living for industry must take to deliver Executive of Keepmoat, and Rowan Moore, Tomorrow”, in which he offers common sense comfortable, efficient, resilient Architecture Critic for the Observer. All three solutions to low-energy, cost-effective future liv- places and homes” will provide a unique and inspiring look at what ing. In 2014, John developed a house which runs makes good housing. on a utilities bill of just £15 per year. Professor Phil Jones, Chairman of Architec- Adhering to the theme of future housing Examining future housing needs tural Science at Cardiff University, is another of performance and how the UK industry can work The backbone of Ecobuild’s Homes day is the day’s dynamic speakers. Prof Jones led the together to deliver it, Timothy Wates, Director provided by a provocative and controversial con- team which developed SOLCER, the UK’s first of Wates Group, offers his intriguing view on ference programme that covers property issues purpose-built, low-cost energy smart house what form the next generation of housing will ranging from the need for high quality volume which is capable of exporting more energy to the take as part of a talk on the challenges of refurb housing and commercial viability of ultra-low national electricity grid than it uses. The and retrofit. Continued overleaf...

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Green challenges posed Architecture and by UK-GBC Next Generation The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC), Ecobuild 2016 will focus on two further streams Ecobuild’s lead partner for 2016, will be address- after the opening Homes day. The second day ing the future of the built environment. looks at Architecture, exploring the changing Following the agreement of a new global deal role of the architect, the importance of architec- at the recent climate conference in Paris, UK- ture across the built environment, the need for GBC will be explaining the role the private change and some of the most interesting and sector can play in helping ensure the pledges inspiring architectural projects. made are delivered. Day three is devoted to Next Generation and UK-GBC Chief Executive Julie Hirigoyen looks at how smart technology, changing demo- will also pose five future challenges for the con- graphics and wellness will drive design and struction industry on each of the three construction in the future as well as how we will Each of the 15 shortlisted entries has been val- conference days to a panel of industry leaders and address the skills gap and attract young talent to idated by a panel of judges and is vying for the future leaders, inviting them to respond with the industry. opportunity to win a contract with M&S and practical ideas on delivery. These streams are supported by a number of roll their product/solution out in stores across UK-GBC will also provide more bite-sized initiatives, including SMART @ Ecobuild, an the UK. ‘SPARKS’ content at the UK-GBC Lounge. area dedicated to exploring how smart technol- Just five finalists from this group will be ogy is forging an ever-closer and controlled invited to make a final pitch to the judges, Ecobuild’s essential relationship between people and the environ- including Chris Marney, Head of Engineering educational offering ments we inhabit. and Energy at M&S, in a special conference ses- Driven by ever-increasing demand – with the sion hosted by Rachel Riley from the Gadget Ecobuild 2016 will feature six CPD-accredited global market for smart building technologies Show and Countdown on day three of the con- learning hubs; Building Performance, Design, forecast to triple to £14 billion by 2019 – ference, before the overall winner is announced. Energy, Build circular, Infrastructure Revolution SMART @ Ecobuild places the latest technolog- Reflecting the construction industry, Ecobuild and Digital Building. A highly-provoking ical advances in the hands of visitors. is constantly evolving; ensuring that it continues seminar programme, it will provide visitors The shortlist for Ecobuild’s Big Innovation to provide relevant, dynamic content and create and exhibitors with the know-how to do their Pitch 2016, an initiative in partnership with opportunities to make new connections. jobs better and the business case to help them Marks & Spencer to unearth innovation across Housebuilders and property developers will make more informed decisions to address the design, construction and energy sectors will find a wealth of specialist support and solutions these challenges. be on display at the DISCOVER bar. – and much more besides – at Ecobuild 2016. The programme will be delivered by industry leading figures and organisations including Architype, Glenn Howells Architects, Marks Ecobuild 2016 is co-located with Resource, the leading resource & Spencer, British Land, Jones Lang LaSalle, efficiency event, both taking place from 8 to 10 March at London’s BRE, Zero Carbon Hub and Willmott Dixon ExCeL. For more information please visit www.ecobuild.co.uk Energy Services. respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk ecobuild show preview 31

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respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk 32 ecobuild show preview Vastern Timber Brimstone debut at Ecobuild Pegler Yorkshire to showcase at Ecobuild Pegler Yorkshire Vastern Timber will be exhibiting at , a market-leading

Ecobuild 2016 and will be unveiling manufacturer of plumbing and heating

Brimstone, the first commercially available products, will be exhibiting on stand

thermally modified British timber. E2250 at this year’s Ecobuild. Pegler

Sourced exclusively from English and Yorkshire will continue to promote its

Welsh woodlands, the Brimstone range is range of ‘Connect & Control’ products

ideal for cladding, decking, external and solutions with an emphasis on

joinery and furniture, and includes Control and how this solution can ensure ecobuild stand no E6131 ecobuild stand no E2250 thermally modified ash, sycamore and greater building efficiency. On the stand,

poplar. The product is a material of exceptional stability, durability and ‘Control’ will focus on valves which support specifiers with their aesthetic uniformity. To view the new Brimstone thermally modified objective of delivering a more efficient building via energy and water timber range, visit Vastern Timber on stand E3161. management. The stand will also feature specific areas of interest with 0800 135 7013 www.vastern.co.uk Enq. 123 interactive displays to support visitors. Enq. 124

SALUS smart home technology at Ecobuild Ancon to launch new products at Ecobuild

SALUS – one of the industry leaders in Double winner of the Queen’s Award for innovative heating control solutions – Enterprise, Ancon Building Products returns to Ecobuild with a vengeance this continues to expand its range of high year, as it spearheads smart home integrity structural fixings, exhibiting technology in the UK. As well as its new products at Ecobuild 2016 taking showcasing a comprehensive line-up of its place at ExCeL, London from 8-10 March popular heating controls, including the 2016, on stand number E3080. Ancon revolutionary iT500 smart control, will showcase its latest fixing innovations. ecobuild stand no E3080 ecobuild stand no E2210 SALUS will be unveiling a new ‘Smart Products on show will include the Home’ range of connected products that will enable homeowners to lightweight Nexus® brick faced soffit system, a number of insulated run their home simply from their phone. In addition to live product balcony connectors and an exciting new development within the Teplo demonstrations, technical specialists from SALUS will be on hand to range of low thermal conductivity wall ties. advise on energy-efficient home heating systems. Enq. 125 0114 275 5224 www.ancon.co.uk Enq. 126

Wilo at Ecobuild New generation thermal breaks

On stand E2230, the usual comprehensive Schöck is featuring two new generations

selection of Wilo products will be of thermal break units – for balcony and

available to see, including some new stars parapet applications – on Stand E3060 at

of the show, such as the GIGA B. But the Ecobuild. The latest Isokorb type KXT

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products – Wilo’s commitment to BIM, and is assessed as a Certified Passive

the latest version of Wilo Select – Wilo ecobuild stand no E3060 House Component. Another new ecobuild stand no E2230 Select 4 – the latest version of this helpful development is the Isokorb type AXT,

online tool for specifiers and designers, and the now warmly welcomed which offers a cost-effective and more thermally efficient method of Wilo Assistant app which can be downloaded for free via the App insulating parapets. Crucially there is no wrapping required, so it Store. Drop onto the Wilo stand for the usual warm welcome. enables greater freedom of design. 01283 523000 www.wilo.co.uk Enq. 127 01865 290 890 www.schoeck.co.uk Enq. 128

Synseal will focus on innovation at Ecobuild Visit Mapei at Ecobuild – stand E6030 Mapei Synsealwill be exhibiting for a fourth year – one of the world’s leading

in succession at this year’s Ecobuild. Stand manufacturers of adhesives and chemical

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roofing solution for new build and retrofit March), stand E6030. Mapei’s MAPEI IS COMMITTED TO projects, alongside the popular WarmCore PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT commitment to innovation and WITH ECO-SUSTAINABLE CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE FOR MORE “warm aluminium” folding sliding door THAN 30 YEARS sustainable development will once again

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Flowcrete showcasing at Ecobuild On stand E6040 of Ecobuild 2016, bespoke Flowcrete UK will be demonstrating why its range of high performance resin floor STAIRS & BALUSTRADES finishes and sub floor screeds have been utilised by some of the nation’s most high- profile developments. In particular, the resin flooring manufacturer has recently ecobuild stand no E6040 provided materials for several skyline- changing projects in the capital. One of Ecobuild the key reasons that Flowcrete UK has been the flooring partner for so many large-scale industrial and commercial projects is its ability to innovate and adapt to the construction industry’s evolving demands. E6140 01270 753000 www.flowcrete.co.uk Enq. 131

Lithofin - stone and tile cleaning products

Lithofin, from Casdron, offers a comprehensive range of stone care products suitable for cleaning, protecting and maintaining any ceramic, porcelain or stone surface, including kitchens, bathrooms, patios and external stone. Lithofin MN Stain-Stop is an

ecobuild stand no E5207 impregnator for natural stone, providing water and oil repellency. For regular maintenance, Lithofin MN Wash & Clean will keep stone floors in beautiful condition. Lithofin MN Easy-Clean is for everyday cleaning of natural stone or quartz work surfaces. 01962 732126 www.lithofin-uk.co.uk Enq. 132

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REHAU will be part of the UK District Energy Association’s District Heating Hub at this year’s Ecobuild. The pre- insulated pipework specialist will be showing its market leading RAUTHERMEX and RAUVITHERM solutions in single sizes from 25mm to 160mm and in double sizes from 25mm ecobuild stand no E4289 to 75mm. These pipes are suitable for use

with district heating and biomass systems and offer a lightweight, high

performance and practical alternative to steel. The REHAU team will be inspiring visitors with case studies. ecobuild stand no E4280 01989 762600 www.rehau.co.uk Enq. 136 Evinox Energy to exhibit at Ecobuild

Evinox Energy will be exhibiting in the District Energy Pavilion at Cut red tape with Planning Surgery Ecobuild, taking place from the 8th to the 10th March at the ExCeL London. Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK Adrian Dobinson is an architectural construction and energy market. The District Energy Pavilion will conservationist of 40 years, with eight provide visitors with the opportunity to meet with a selection of years on council planning committees. suppliers and industry experts all in one area, and includes a Together with an independent think-tank comprehensive, informative seminar programme, featuring the latest of professionals he monitors the information about efficient heat networks. Visit the company on stand increasingly confusing regulatory system. E4280 to find out more about our metering & billing solutions for There has never been a more uncertain communal & district systems, and smart control technology. It’s housebuilding market with a crying need systems combine effective HIU control with excellent after-sales end- for alternative planning permission user support and flexible metering and billing services, ensuring the providers – like the successful building regs inspection service. building owner has a hassle-free, efficient development and residents Currently, landowners develop a concept to obtain council approval enjoy a comfortable and relaxed place to live. and that’s when you need intelligent advice with foresight. 01372 722277 www.evinox.co.uk Enq. 135 01373 462730 www.planningsurgery.net Enq. 137

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allbarn is launching two new EasyClick products at Ecobuild 2016 – WiDecking EasyClick and its new M-Tray® modular green roof system, iDecking EasyClick is the revolutionary way to fit top quality decking. These decking boards are manufactured with grooves on the underside, designed to fit into special mounting clips M-Tray® secured onto aluminium battens. Installation is simply a matter of stamping down on the boards. No screws, no fixings and no timber joists are M-Tray® is the next generation of modular required. Every element is pre-measured and fits green roof system. It is designed for extensive exactly. It is almost impossible to fix this decking green roof systems, suitable for sedum and wild- incorrectly. Construction is up to five times faster flower planting schemes. than traditional methods. Wallbarn’s new design gives more space for the EasyClick uses the eco-friendly DURO roots to grow and offers optimum drainage, M-Tray® is manufactured in UK using recycled EXCELLENCE composite material. The meaning stronger, healthier plants. The modules polypropylene and is the exclusive design of boards are made from recycled rice husks are easier to carry with hand grips and rounded Wallbarn, Community Registered Design which would otherwise be burnt. Therefore, edges, so the risk of damage is avoided. The No. 002953943-0001 & US Design Application

CO2 emissions and pollution are reduced. The modules clip together more tightly and securely, No. 29/553,129. material is hardwearing, resistant to moisture giving a more seamless appearance. Wallbarn is officially launching M-Tray® at and insect damage and is extremely luxurious Installation is fast and mess-free. Nothing spills Ecobuild 2016. Visit the company on stands and beautiful. out and M-tray® can be installed in areas where E5172 and E5174. A demonstration of the EasyClick decking roll-out green roofs cannot. One person can carry system will take place on the iDecking UK each tray easily, with often difficult-to-reach areas www.wallbarn.com Enq. 139 stand throughout Ecobuild. now accessible. idecking-uk.com ecobuild stand no E5172, E5174

Hansgrohe extends Select technology A wetroom with no drainage? No problem!

Hansgrohe extends its popular Select Meet the Sanifloor from Saniflo – a shower technology to the wash basin with its new pump designed to pump water away from mixer range Talis Select. The flow of water wetroom installations or ultra low-level is turned on and off by pressing the Select showers – even when there is no gravity button instead of using a conventional drainage and underfloor space is limited. lever. Hansgrohe’s Talis Select technology Consisting of a two-part kit, this powerful is purely mechanical and works by means dual-function shower waste pump can of an especially developed cartridge. It both suck waste water up from the gully controls the water temperature and turns and pump it up to 3m vertically and 30m the flow of water on and off by turning the valve. This added horizontally. This means the pump can be placed above the gully by up convenience requires no electricity or other devices in the base cabinet. to 300mm if necessary. With flow rates of up to 25 litres per minute it The new mixer joins the existing portfolio of Select showers and controls. is the ideal solution for contemporary bathroom environments. 01372 465655 www.hansgrohe.co.uk 020 8842 0033 www.saniflo.co.uk Enq. 140 Enq. 141

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143 *Prices exclude VAT bathrooms & wetrooms 37 Talking tiles

Martin Currell, sales director at Domus Residential, discusses the benefits of using tiles in a bathroom, the options available and the trends for 2016

here are numerous benefits with tiles: they are modern, easy to clean and Tcompatible with underfloor heating. Crucially for housebuilders they provide a surface that is robust and that also greatly contributes to an attractive design scheme in the bathroom. The latest design trends coming through for 2016 are varied. Geometry will remain strong with circles and triangles making an appearance, both in the tile shape and the printed designs on the tiles themselves. The industrial feel is now mainstream and this year the textures will become rougher – for example concrete tiles con- taining bits or more 3D texture to give a grittier or plastered appearance. Tiles are emerging with lines that appear hand-drawn, that are artistic and imperfect. Contrasting this rustic, handmade feel, the trend for glamorous and luxurious marble is still strong. Coming soon, there will be new book-matched collections with patterns and veining joining to appear like one giant slab on the wall or floor.

“The latest design trends coming through for 2016 are varied. Geometry will remain strong with circles and triangles making an appearance, both in the tile the space feel roomier and uncluttered. Porcelain to either harmonise or make a striking, contrast- shape and the printed simulations have also never been more in demand ing statement. designs on the tiles at the luxury end of the market. With the intro- themselves” duction of inkjet technology, the quality of stone Choosing the right material replication is so good that porcelain tiles are Any bathroom surface must be hard-wearing, replacing natural stone on a large number of lux- impervious to water and humidity, and require In terms of size, smaller tile formats are becom- ury developments. Porcelain is easier to look after low maintenance, as well as being aesthetically ing more prominent, 20cm square or less, than stone and you are assured a uniform thick- inviting. Ceramic and porcelain are generally combined with very large format tiles up to ness, consistent colour and design throughout the most popular materials that meet all of 1597x3197mm. the development. Porcelain examples include these requirements. Housebuilders are presented with a plethora of marble, limestone, onyx and a wide variety of Ceramic tiles are made from clay which is options with a clean, white bathroom no longer distinctive stones from around the world. shaped and fired. It is lightweight and easy to cut providing enough of a wow factor to attract dis- The tile colour is also important. Popular and install, however, it is also more prone to wear cerning buyers. colours at the moment are soft muted shades and chipping than porcelain tiles. Popular currently are textured finishes which of blues, greys, reds, pinks and yellows and Porcelain for use in tile manufacture was create a softer feel to the hard surface. Large for- for larger bathrooms we are seeing the developed some years ago to overcome many of mats are also favoured with less grouting, making introduction of coloured grouts which are used Continued on page 39...

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Maximising space is high on the wish list of every consumer. Croydex offers a solution with its stylish yet practical Hang ’N’ Lock bathroom accessories. The vanity units, beauty stations, mirrors and cabinets are easy to install using the patented Hang ‘N’ Lock fixing system. The strong but lightweight bracket is fixed to the wall and can be adjusted using the built-in spirit level before hanging and locking securely in place. “Fixing large bathroom accessories doesn’t have to be a two man job. Croydex’s Hang ’N’ Lock system avoids the awkwardness of measuring distances and marking screw holes whilst trying to support a heavy bathroom item,” explains Peter Pegden, Product and Procurement Director at Croydex. Croydex’s collection features a mix of designs and finishes and includes the Beaulieu Vanity Unit and Mirror set. Available in either a white or light oak finish, it comes with white wave effect doors, soft close hinges and an optional LED strip light. Other options include a range of illuminated mirrors including the Cheaton illuminated mirror which can be hung either portrait or landscape and features a touch sensitive power switch and heated demister pad. For more information, visit the company’s website. Enq. 144

MX offers shower selection Creating beautiful spaces through Synergy MX has developed a reputation for being The revolutionary Synergy Collection a one stop shop for all things shower from Nicholls & Clarke has been related and its latest range of thermostatic enhanced, building on the phenomenal shower valves adds to the options success of the existing range. Synergy is a available. Head to the MX website to see series that makes it easy to combine the selection of thermostatic and electric different materials, formats, colours and showers on offer, the widest range of elements throughout a project, with the shower trays available in the UK, along confidence that each room can have a with a huge selection of shower accessories change of colour, trend and style, but – the choice is massive. Call the company directly or visit its website where all components will work beautifully together in harmony, for a range of quality products, ideal for both new build and complementing each other perfectly. The extended new collection refurbishment projects. consists of on-trend porcelains, ceramics, mosaics, glass, woods, paints, 01684 293311 www.mx-group.com Enq. 145 wallpaper, grouts, sealants, shower trays and furniture. Enq. 146

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the technical and aesthetic shortfalls inherent in quers that make it water resistant. To maintain the drain. When using porcelain tiles on the traditional clay-based ceramics. Vastly more the floor, the home-owner simply needs to mop shower floor, consider using a linear drain; the robust (cutting requires diamond edged tools), up and remove any excess water. It is also impor- sleek modern line of the drain eliminates awk- non-porous and colour-fast, porcelain is suitable tant that the room is well ventilated so there are ward tile cuts and also gives you a host of tile for virtually any cladding application, unlike its no excessive fluctuations in moisture and temper- range options. Alternatively, for an uninterrupted comparatively fragile, light bodied cousin. It is ature – these are the same rules that apply to tiled floor, look for a drainage system that sits in perfect for bathroom floors where items may be wood anywhere in the home. The benefits are the wall at floor level. dropped causing damage to ceramic. being able to achieve a harmonious design Mosaics are a great way to create a feature wall, scheme throughout the entire floor plan. Design insider tips surround or niche in the bathroom; they offering To achieve a minimalistic contemporary style a huge array of designs, shapes, colours and “There is an increasing desire that will appeal to a wide range of buyers, choose imaginative mixes of materials. The reflective for the wetroom look in one tile range and specify it in two different sizes nature of glass mosaic is enhanced by water and bathrooms and here the floor for the walls, for example a smaller mosaic in the other richer precious metal finishes add instant needs to be completely rigid shower a larger size for the rest of the room. Go luxury making them an ideal option for bath- so the tiles do not move over one shade darker for the floor in a textured bush- rooms. The glass itself can also be metallic, time. Tiles are the key feature hammered finish. You can also pick one colour mirrored, clear, frosted and iridescent - making of a wetroom so the cuts and and mix matt and gloss finishes for interesting for some truly unique visual effects. As well as the grouting have to be perfect” light and shade reflections. glass, mosaic is also available in many varieties of For a classic look, a monochrome design natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, and even pre- scheme is a great option that will always with- cious metals and natural hardwood. Wet wet wet stand the test of time. In addition to classic black With the natural look still as popular as ever, There is an increasing desire for the wetroom and white, also think about mixing textures and many customers are using wood effect tiles that look in bathrooms and here the floor needs to be finishes to add depth and interest to your design. look like floorboards but are actually porcelain completely rigid so the tiles do not move over Try a combination of high gloss tiles with matt tiles in a large format. However, despite the pre- time. Tiles are the key feature of a wetroom so the surfaces, or textured tiles with smooth ones and conception that you cannot use wood in the cuts and the grouting have to be perfect – an experiment with varying shades of black and grey. bathroom, due to moisture penetration, it is pos- expert tiler is required. 'Slim' porcelain tiles are Also consider black/white or grey/white marble- sible so long as you chose a quality engineered ideal as the ultra-thin (4mm) depth makes them look tiles which add a touch of timeless luxury to product that has been treated with oils or lac- easier to cut and easier to create the falls down to a monochrome design. Enq. 149

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With the growing need to make homes Duravit’s Paiova 5 bath by EOOS focuses adaptable so occupiers can remain solely on individual comfort. With two independent, and in their own homes, different backrest slopes, Paiova 5 offers new guidance is aiming to help get it right. the choice between an ergonomic sitting ‘Design Guidance & Considerations for a position and an especially flat reclining Domestic Accessible Toilet/Wetroom’ has position – for bathing with someone else been produced and published by Clos-o- or relaxing alone. The design of Paiova 5 is Mat. The white paper gives advice to the result of a symbiosis between a corner ensure that all aspects affecting the bath and a freestanding bath. EOOS functionality and practicality of a bathroom, wetroom and toilet, as developed the new geometric form by taking a wall-hugging version occupier needs change, are considered. For more information, please and rotating it out into the room. Paiova 5’s meticulous details ensure visit the company website. extraordinary comfort. 0161 969 1199 www.clos-o-mat.com Enq. 151 0845 500 7787 www.duravit.co.uk Enq. 152

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Developed and proven in the worst that arctic weather can deliver, Snickers’ ‘Foul Weather’ Winter Jacket provides the best in protection from snow, wind and rain. It’s the ultimate, no compromise jacket with hi-tech waterproof protection and Snickers’ guaranteed Advanced Protection System functionality that will keep you, dry and working well when the weather’s

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Eco-friendly companies collaborate Fila has introduced a new ‘trouble-shooting’ treatment to its award-

winning surface care range. New FILANO RUST is designed to

A couple from Peebles, Scotland, have had remove new and old oxide deposits from a range of surfaces, including

their dream of an eco-friendly bungalow stone and ceramics. The solution has a highly viscous consistency, turned into a reality. Colin Cumberland, making it ideal for application onto horizontal and vertical surfaces, Managing Director of Eskgrove Homes inside and outdoors – from delicate countertops and hearths, to worked closely with Ecoliving Limited, a outdoor paving slabs. FILANO RUST removes oxide tarnish from renewable heating provider, to make their stone, marble, granite, agglomerates, porcelain and ceramic, terracotta new bungalow as eco-friendly as possible. and concrete. Its non-acid formula makes it particularly suitable for An Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump from delicate surfaces, including polished marble and acid-sensitive Mitsubishi Electric was installed to limestone. After 15 minutes contact, the treatment turns from a clear deliver underfloor heating to the house as well as all the hot water the colour to deep purple, which indicates a reaction with the rust. Excess couple need. The Ecodan takes heat from the outside air and upgrades product is then wiped off and the surface rinsed with clean water. it to deliver effective, low carbon heating and hot water in the home. FILANO RUST is available in 75 ml units. 01707 282880 www.ecodan.co.uk Enq. 157 01584 877286 www.filasolutions.com Enq. 158

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Airflow Developments has A couple from Peebles, Landy Vent’s Ecco Stove You deserve great looking, high released the next generation of Scotland, have had their dream releases heat slowly through efficiency products that are built its MVHR ventilation units – of an eco-friendly bungalow energy efficient heating; it to last and that’s exactly what the Duplexvent Adroit range. with access for a wheel chair creates consistent warmth for Nu-Flame offers. Ideal for high-end housebuilders user turned into a reality. your entire home. With up to and developers, these Passive An Ecodan Air Source Heat 88 per cent efficiency and just For over 20 years Nu-Flame has House certified units are Pump from Mitsubishi Electric 0.07 per cent carbon brought together the widest equipped with the latest smart was installed to deliver production, the Ecco Stove is range of both open fronted and technology that allows air flow underfloor heating to the house the ultimate alternative to a glass fronted fires, combining settings to be controlled within as well as all the hot water the traditional wood burning stove. the very best of British the home or remotely by PC, couple need. The Ecodan takes Landy Vent’s masonry heater innovation, design and tablet or smartphone. Adroit heat from the outside air and provides an innovative and engineering. With Nu-Flame (MVHR) systems recover over upgrades it to deliver effective, robust option to oil and gas you are guaranteed quality, 90 per cent of valuable heat that low carbon heating and hot central heating systems. It is realism and efficiency. would typically be lost as part of water in the home. Mr and Mrs relatively unheard of in the UK Nu-Flame has invested heavily the ventilation process. Crucially, Lamb have also been delighted and Landy Vent want to change in its own research and the units are equipped with the with the cost of electricity in that. With a range of beautiful development facility. latest technology providing their bungalow. For more shapes and colour finishes homeowners with internet and information on Ecodan and air available, the Ecco Stove will be For more information about the WiFi connectivity for real- source heat pumps, please visit an asset and a long term heating company and its products, visit time monitoring. the company website. system for the future. the Nu-Flame website. Enq. 301 Enq. 302 Enq. 303 Enq. 304

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respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk 46 heating & renewable energy supplement Coloured radiators from Stelrad Introducing the new Infinity 600BF

One of the growing trends in the radiator Charlton and Jenrick are pleased to

sector is the appeal of coloured radiators announce the launch of the Infinity

to match or contrast with décor in the 600BF to expand the adaptable range of

home or in commercial premises. Stelrad rear vented balanced flue gas fires it now

is seeing many more requests for coloured offers. The 600BF achieves an extremely

radiators and much of its extensive range impressive net efficiency of 90 per cent

can be ordered in up to 35 different from an economically modest 2.6kW

colours. There is a small additional input. The fire offers a great flame picture

timeframe for deliveries of coloured and exceptional warmth in the room. The

radiators, but to be able to use colour to make your radiators a focal Infinity 600BF incorporates all the features of the existing infinity point in the home makes it worth it. Take a closer look at the products range including fully featured radio frequency remote control with on offer at the Stelrad website. thermostatic functions for premium user friendly convenience. The fire comes with a choice of three firebox liners. 0870 849 8056 www.stelrad.com Enq. 305 Enq. 306

Wi-fi controls for Digi-Line electric radiators EnviroVent secures major contract The long awaited wireless programmer for Redrow has awarded ventilation Electrorad’s best-selling range of Digi- manufacturer EnviroVent a major new Line electric radiators has been unveiled. contract for a further three years to supply Named Touch E3, the new control hub its energy efficient, high performance with wifi gateway and App enables ventilation systems for all its new homes wireless control and direct management of and apartments. EnviroVent will supply its home heating over the internet from SILENT (System 1) extract fans to more anywhere in the world. In conjunction than 4,000 homes per year and its OZEO with an unobtrusive and easy to use touch Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) screen control unit that may be wall mounted or free standing (System 3) to around 600 apartments, as part of the contract. The anywhere in the home, homeowners can control all of the heating SILENT fans are suitable for wall or ceiling installations and are highly functions using a smartphone, tablet or PC. For more information, effective at solving ventilation problems in areas such as bathrooms, please visit the company website. Enq. 307 kitchens and laundry rooms. Enq. 308

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Varme products are sold Adina Heating Products is Manufactured in the UK using The all-new Arada Farringdon throughout the world via Floor proud to launch the next proven technology, Potterton epitomises the finest of British Heating Systems, through a generation of contemporary offers a range of precision design with innovative network of high street retailers. wood burning stoves. The new engineered boilers backed by technology and outstanding The Varme cable kit is a popular Jydepejsen Omega – with specialist sales support to cater all-round performance. Boasting electric system for small automatic control – combines specifically for housebuilders impressive clean burning confined areas like bathrooms technology, ease of use and and developers. The Potterton credentials, this stove already or larger unusually shaped areas, design into one smart package. Promax Ultra Combi ErP range exceeds 2022 European while the mat system available The stove is one of the first in boasts an excellent SAP 2012 Ecodesign regulations, and in 150W/m² and 200W/m² is the market to combine smart seasonal efficiency figure of 89 meets even stricter North more popular for straight technology and the interaction per cent, providing cost effective American EPA low emission forward larger areas, as they can with the user through the app Building Regulations levels. With the ability to burn simply roll out for speed of for smartphones. The automatic Compliance. The 40kW model at low levels for more than 10 installation. The bespoke control also allows better wood delivers a higher domestic flow hours, this compact and carbon heating film makes economy, constant easy flame rate, meeting the needs of larger super-efficient wood burning fitting underfloor heating under and you don’t even need to properties. Potterton offers stove features exceptional laminate, carpet and vinyl quick worry about when to refill – the both on-site training for controllability alongside a large and easy. All Varme’s products stove will tell you by a flashing contractors and year round fire viewing glass, clean-cut lines are manufactured to the highest LED on the floor. Please visit customer support to ensure and a range of options to quality and are backed by its the Adina website for maximum performance and personalise installation. Visit lifetime guarantee. more information. after-sales service. the website for more. Enq. 309 Enq. 310 Enq. 311 Enq. 312

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When developing a new build Heat pumps from Ice Energy are The Magic Thermodynamic When specifying heating house, it is vital that the heating a total heating and hot water Box company has recently has solutions for large projects, technologies and ventilation alternative to traditional boiler had its product The Little underfloor heating is a versatile system integrate together to heating systems. Using heat Magic Thermodynamic Box option, and when choosing simplify the design and extracted from the ground or the approved by the MCS under the water underfloor heating installation as well as improving air around us, heat pumps new category ‘Solar Assisted solutions in particular, the floor energy efficiency, reduce provide an unparalleled level of Heat Pump’ . The product height is often a restricting running costs and minimise heat and comfort and without consists of an aluminium panel factor. The Total-16 system from maintenance issues. OMNIE being impacted by volatile energy that can be installed anywhere Warmup has a low-build; at only offer a range of heating and prices. An ideal solution for both on the outside of the property 16mm thick it fits seamlessly ventilation systems, such as the new build and retrofit that works day and night to into design plans where there is a underfloor heating, heats pumps market, a further benefit of heat reduce the users hot water bill limited allowance for increase in and MVHR, managed by a pumps is their qualification for by up to 80 per cent. The the floor height. You can install single control system. All of the tax-free, index-linked payments, company has won several Total-16 directly onto both technologies have been issued direct to your bank awards for inventing and wood and concrete floors so it is specifically designed to account on a quarterly basis for manufacturing its retro fit perfect for projects with either maximise the comfort within seven years. Enjoy a warm cosy system. Now that the product is type of subfloor, or a mix of both. the home, as well as ensuring property all year round with heat MCS approved, MCS approved It comprises of three modular energy efficiency. Please visit pumps from Ice Energy. Visit installation companies can boards – straight, return, and the OMNIE website for Ice Energy’s website for install it. Visit the website for multi-feed, and comes with a more information. more information. more information. lifetime warranty. Enq. 313 Enq. 316 Enq. 317 Enq. 318

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Global UPVC delivers the perfect remedy

Over 700 high quality windows and doors were supplied and installed by local Synseal fabricator, Global UPVC, at a prestigious development on the historic Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital site. All the homes have Legend casement windows and French doors. Global UPVC Managing Director Jon Dowse said: “We use only Legend and have done for over ten years. So many of our clients keep coming back and inviting us to bid for more work that we can hardly keep up with the tenders. To me, that’s the best possible commendation I could hope for.” 01623 443200 www.synseal.com Enq. 160

WarmCore’s new retail brochure

Synseal has published its most expensively-produced and deluxe sales brochure since the launch of Global conservatory roof – a new WarmCore retail brochure aimed squarely at UK homeowners which is purpose-designed to help convert sales for Synseal’s fabricator and installer partners. Entitled Warm, Secure, Beautiful, the brochure presents the revolutionary ‘warm aluminium’ thermal core differentiator which is the key to WarmCore’s improved thermal performance, creating a product which is warmer by design. 01623 443200 www.synseal.com Enq. 161

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Nationwide Windows’ GQA announcement

Leading public sector and new build door and window supplier, Nationwide Windows Ltd is delighted to announce that it has become a GQA Approved Centre for training. Operations Director Daryl Cashmore explains: “At Nationwide, investment in our team is a vital part of our ongoing success. We had, for many years, worked with a third party GQA training centre for our NVQs, and when they ceased operating in the sector, we took the decision to bring our training in-house. After talks with GQA Qualifications we began the application process and – based on our technical competencies, processes, facility, equipment, health and safety, and other factors such as our CSCS membership – we are now able to offer assessment and training under the guidance of one of the industry’s most recognised bodies.” For more information on Nationwide Windows, please visit the company website, or contact the company directly. Enq. 164 01788 569 228 www.nationwidewindows.co.uk Enq. 165

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Between 50-75 per cent of traditional vinyl installations in new housing developments require remedial work, which is costly to housebuilders and tiresome for home owners. However remedial work can be dramatically reduced if housebuilders opt for loose-lay rather than glued flooring, says Garry Martin, sales manager Private Sector Housing, Gerflor Limited

t is widely accepted that every new home needs to settle and gently dry out over a Iperiod of time. Small cracks appearing in walls and gaps in joinery are commonplace and completely normal for typically up to a year after completion. Another common aspect of new buildings is the presence of residual construction moisture in to the British Standards Codes of Practice, a flooring with between 50-75 per cent of tradi- floors slabs, which takes a significant amount of cementitious base must not show a reading of tional vinyl flooring installed in new housing time to dry naturally – concrete floor slabs may greater than 75 per cent RH before a floor cover- requiring corrective work, most commonly take at least one month for every 25mm thick- ing is applied. because of rising moisture. Flooring issues are fre- ness of slab. quently on snagging lists for up to two years. Moisture is inherent to concrete and even if But adhered sheet vinyl flooring and LVTs the surface looks dry, moisture is likely to remain “According to the British remain the most popular specified choices in new in the subfloor. Given considerable time the Standards Codes of Practice, build projects alongside wood, laminate and moisture should disperse but in the meantime a cementitious base must not ceramic flooring. Yet traditionally bonded floor- the level of moisture rising to the surface is likely show a reading of greater ings require adhesive and smooth, flat, screeded to be sufficiently high to damage an installed than 75 per cent RH before a and dry subfloors before the adhesive is applied glued floor covering, as moisture causes adhesives floor covering is applied” and the flooring fitted. to de-bond and floorings to subsequently ripple, As manufacturers have developed innovative, lift, curl, bubble and peel at the edges. However the combination of movement in new technologies to provide fresh solutions, vinyl As it does not make economic sense for new new properties and moisture in subfloors is caus- flooring has fundamentally improved in how it homes to stand empty while time remedies these ing conventionally adhered sheet vinyl flooring installs, looks and performs. One of the most issues, the application of suitable waterproof sur- and luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) to fail as homeown- significant innovations to come about is face treatment barriers, appropriate to the relative ers find their new floorings become defective. loose-lay, residential vinyl flooring, which can be humidity (RH) levels, offer a solution. According Sites are reporting more complaints about fitted without adhesive thereby accelerating respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk floors & floor coverings 59

installation times, lowering on-floor costs by up manufacturers research decorative trends and acoustic flooring of 17db or greater levels of to 30 per cent compared with traditional vinyl, apply them to new floorings. As the design scope sound insulation; extra safety underfoot can be and reducing remedial work dramatically. of vinyl is endless, it has much to offer in terms of provided by an R9 or R10 slip resistant vinyl with Combining fast, cost-effective installation new looks from natural woods in on-trend an easy-to-clean surface that does not trap with the benefits of top quality flooring, these colours, classy mineral effects and highly contem- dirt, while added thermal and cushioning can floorings come in two types: textile-backed sheet porary patterns for both country and modern be achieved with a textile backed vinyl of vinyl, that can be typically laid in one piece, and décor schemes. 3-4mm thick. ingenious, interlocking lock and click tile and Vinyl is essentially practical, easy-to-clean and plank system floorings, both of which eliminate does away with waxing and polishing, however lengthy subfloor preparation and do away with “But all too often flooring is an the thickness of its wearlayer will determine its adhesive that halts work whilst it cures. In addi- after-thought rather than a longevity and performance levels in certain con- tion they can be fitted by general flooring fitters considered part of the overall ditions, helping it to stay looking good for longer. rather than specialist fitters whose costs can up decorative scheme. However High performing vinyl flooring should have a to double the square metre price of the flooring. it is beneficial to include wear layer of at least 0.3mm but where extra wear Notably, loose-lay, textile backed vinyls with flooring in the planning and tear is anticipated a wear layer of 0.55mm or built-in waterproof interlayers that can tolerate process to ensure that it not 0.70 mm is ideal. As decorative residential vinyls up to 90 per cent RH, are a highly effective solu- only enhances the décor but are now available with thicker wear layers they tion in damp subfloor conditions. Specifically also meets the specification can be used in communal areas of developments, designed to be loose-laid (up to 35 sq m), they needs of the project” such as corridors, where previously only contract remain stable without being stuck down, can be floorings could be laid. This means greater flexi- installed directly over concrete that is not fully bility in design choices and lower installation dry and will allow surface moisture to disperse as But all too often flooring is an after-thought costs as specialist fitting is not required. In addi- the flooring is not bonded to the surface. In addi- rather than a considered part of the overall dec- tion, quality vinyls are topped with a translucent tion, these types of vinyl can automatically orative scheme. However it is beneficial to surface finish such as PU varnish to resist stains. compensate for small irregularities beneath with- include flooring in the planning process to ensure From an eco perspective, all vinyl is 100 per out costly and labour intensive screed and ply that it not only enhances the décor but also cent recyclable and vinyl flooring manufactured being applied to the subfloor. They also give meets the specification needs of the project and in Europe is BRE A+ rated. Post-use it is also 100 a better overall finish to the completed floor the homebuyers’ tastes and requirements, per cent recyclable. By adopting green policies, as the textile backing system absorbs minor improving the build quality and aiding the house investing in sustainable production processes and defects underneath. purchase process through added value. achieving international environmental standards, The latest residential vinyl floorings have also Selecting the flooring that is most suitable for vinyl flooring manufacturers can also contribute become an aesthetic choice with better design, where in the home it will be used will also ensure to sustainable development through total com- colour and finishes on offer as the design it is fit for purpose. For example, a quieter mitment to eco-friendly practices at every stage teams of the top international vinyl flooring home can be made possible with the use of an of the manufacturing process. Enq. 173

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ltra-Interior Limited supplies and installs bespoke hardwood flooring Usolutions to high end projects throughout the UK. It designs and creates both Engineered and Solid floors from species that include French Oak, American and English Oak, European Ash, American Black Walnut, Maple, English Sycamore and Elm. All of its engineered flooring options are compatible with under floor heating systems. Ultra-Interior’s choice of Oak flooring options is beautiful and functional, specialising in wide board specifications it can supply Engineered Oak boards in widths of up to 320mm and 5 metres in length. Texture can be added with various brushing, tumbling, and sawing tech- niques. Bespoke finishing in a range of oils and lacquers means Ultra-Interior can help you make the right choice for your project including finishes that are specifically for applications where high traffic solutions are required. The company also specialise in finishes suitable for wood flooring in kitchens that require no specific floors, and managing flooring projects for multi- With trends continuously evolving, new innova- ongoing maintenance, and are particularly easy million pound developments. With a real focus tive designs and finishes are constantly under to keep clean and stay looking their best. on meeting and exceeding the clients expectations development. All of its material is sourced from With a growing demand across many projects Ultra-Interior is a fresh young company with the well managed, legal, sustainable forests and for clients wishing to match the stair material and experience to provide every customer with the purchased responsibly. colour with that of the flooring, Ultra-Interior is best solution for their requirements and to stun- Wood flooring can be a complex aspect of a able to machine bespoke stair cladding ning effect. The company has worked on com- building project, potential issues can be avoided components to achieve a fantastic design feature. plete new build developments of grandeur and by planning and partnering with the client and In addition to stairs treads and risers it can cus- quality, through to installations for more modest their architect and contractor early in the build- tom machine many other joinery mouldings and properties that are looking for a wow factor. ing stages. Ultra-Interior offer a full on-site apply the finishes to match the rest of the interior Almost all Ultra-Interior flooring is consultation service to review and advise on timber where required. manufactured in the UK and hand finished to everything from subfloor build-up, underfloor Darren Beech, Director of Ultra-Interior clients custom requirements. The company also heating guidance, and help selecting the most Limited has over a decade of experience in han- has some products machined in Europe which appropriate floor style and type of finish. The dling material from raw state to machining and enables it to offer a full range of specification op- company can also project manage your hardwood finishing, designing and creating individual tions for all size and type of projects. flooring requirements from initial design through to complete installation. With a customer base that includes architects and designers, developers, and individual home owners Ultra-Interior mainly supply to high end residential projects in the UK. The company can also facilitate all the necessary certification and documents for when supplying to projects overseas. Wood has a unique range of qualities and capabilities, Ultra-Interior combine wood science and aesthetic vision to create beautiful and prac- tical hardwood flooring solutions. For more information about Ultra-Interior or to arrange a flooring project consultation please contact the company directly.

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benefits, eco-friendly credentials, different specifications and price points to support the chosen floor finish, with the added advantage of that housing professionals need and end-users want. Core to the providing effective isolation of the finish from the structure to reduce collection are loose-lay Gerflor Fibre Technology (GFT) and LVTs. sound transmission. 01926 622600 www.gerflor.co.uk Enq. 176 01250 872261 www.proctorgroup.com Enq. 177

Business is booming for Designer Contracts All round knee protection from Redbacks

It’s been a hugely successful year for the Redbacks Cushioning Limited, the rapidly expanding Designer Contracts – manufacturer of the world’s only patented, one of the UK’s largest flooring ‘leaf-spring’, non-foam or gel kneepads, contractors. The company, which has a has introduced a new strapped version as national network of 12 regional offices an addition to its original, big-selling and a show home design division, saw a 14 product for pocketed work trousers. The per cent increase in turnover to £34 new product retains the company’s award million for the 12 months to the end of winning cushioning technology which October 2015, compared to the same incorporates a flexible TPE (Thermo period in the previous year. The company recently trebled its national Plastic Elastomer) leaf-spring set within a unique honeycomb matrix. distribution facility moving to larger premises. Last year the company Durable and hardwearing, Redbacks strapped kneepads give the user was awarded ‘Take Back Partner of the Year’ by Carpet Recycling UK. unrivalled, all-day comfort and protection. 01246 854 577 www.designercontracts.com Enq. 178 01327 702 104 www.redbackscushioning.com Enq. 179

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• Simple process NEW ‘T9’ • Simple installation FOR 9 PERSONS • Economical maintenance Kährs feature within marina development • Tested to EN 12566 - Part 3 ‘T6’ Wood floor designs from Kährs award-winning range have been AIR BLOWERS installed at Admirals Quay – Southampton’s tallest development situated on the city’s waterfront. The landmark marina project AND SPARES comprises three mixed-use glass-clad towers designed by HGP Architects, for Allied Developments Ltd. Kährs’ one-strip oak flooring RAINWATER was installed by Chelmer Flooring Ltd, throughout apartments and HARVESTING duplex penthouses, for main contractor, Bouygues UK – one of the Tel: 01278 786104 region’s leading construction companies. Kährs’ specification totalled over 8,500 m2 and included the one-strip design, Oak Brighton. Part Fax: 01278 793380 of Kährs’ Sand Collection, Oak Brighton is a rustic wood floor crafted Email: [email protected] in Sweden from sustainable European timber. A white-toned matt www.biodigester.com lacquer prefinish gives the lively surface an on-trend pale toned hue, Burnham Environmental Services Ltd. while providing additional performance and maintenance benefits. For more information, please visit the company website. Enq. 181 Enq. 180 023 9245 3045 www.kahrs.com

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Kawneer UK profiles at Batimat PRONTEAU® Project 4-in-1 kitchen tap

Leading UK architectural aluminium PRONTEAU Project 4-in-1 kitchen tap - systems supplier Kawneer joined forces the latest innovation from Abode. Project with its sister companies in Europe to is just one of five new designs of 4-in-1 showcase its portfolio of curtain walling, mixertaps offering all the benefits of a window, door and framing products at normal kitchen mixertap with the Batimat. Batimat is one of the world’s addition of filtered cold drinking water leading construction exhibitions and and 80-98º filtered, steaming hot water Kawneer presented a high-profile stand from one single tap, with no extra handles. ( L70) that brought its European product The boiling water function can only be offer together for the first time at this mecca for the industry. More used with the unique Abode Hotkey, for added safety. By holding than 50 guests of Kawneer UK attended the show on 5 November water at a maximum of 98º the unit does not spit or spurt steam and is when they were introduced to a variety of new products. WRAS approved for use in new build and retro-fit installations. 01928 502 500 www.kawneer.co.uk Enq. 182 01226 283434 www.abode.eu Enq. 183

Recticel Insulation helps to steer the NHIC Cook it in style with BLANCO’s new hob Leading UK PIR manufacturer Recticel BLANCO’s new hob collection includes Insulation is adding its voice to a leading the very latest technology for high-speed, organisation in the home renovation energy-efficient cooking at home. The industry. The company’s technical new BH467831 is a 78cm-wide ceramic specialist Paul Forrester sits on the induction hob with six different cooking steering group of the NHIC (National zones, 14 heat levels, six sleek sliding Home Improvement Council) which for controls and residual heat indicators. more than 40 years has maintained a close Highlights include a flexible induction liaison with government, local authorities, zone that accommodates pans of varying housing associations, private householders and landlords as well as sizes and a boost option, which brings food/liquid to boiling point in product manufacturers and service providers. Recticel Insulation also seconds. Other clever touches include automatic pot localisation, an supports NHIC initiatives such as the annual awards. automatic bridge for different heat levels on the same pot or pan, a grill 01782 590 407 www.recticelinsulation.co.uk Enq. 184 function, pause-and-recall, and three keep-warm levels. Enq. 185

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With flooding becoming more frequent, why doesn’t the government act?

We’re in the midst of another winter comprising short bursts of torrential rain, flash flooding, rising water levels and mounting repair and insurance costs. With urbanisation increasingly replacing our green spaces, the changing nature of our landscape has become an indisputable factor in this susceptibility to flooding. So as our country’s skyline continues to change and flooding remains a real risk, Andrew Gill, marketing manager at Brett Landscaping, asks is it right to make the installation of SuDs a choice rather than a prerequisite?

hile there is a lot of talk around the Nobody can dispute the role of rain in causing able drainage solutions (SuDs) mandatory in any most recent floods, sympathy for these floods, but the continued urbanisation of new development – as is the case with energy Wthose affected and promises of the country is most definitely also a significant reduction measures. future protection, the action required to fulfil contribution – and one which is all too often SuDs allow surface water to be managed in a these promises seems less abundant. Defences overlooked in the aftermath of localised flooding. way which replicates natural run-off patterns on installed following previous floods have failed Given that today the rate at which new houses a greenfield site. This crucial attenuation process and while the government has promised to are being built shows no signs of slowing, there prevents excess surface water overwhelming plough more money into bigger barricades – can be no doubt that the problem will only our urban drainage systems and can be created which often only relocate the problem down- increase unless we change our fundamental using a range of technologies such as swales, stream - surely it is now time to seek a more approach to surface water management. One permeable paving and flood basins. However, to strategic, long-term solution rather than repeat- solution to help reduce the risk of flooding be a true SuDs solution the system must fulfil ing often ineffective “knee-jerk” reactions. would be to make the implementation of sustain- three basic requirements: Continued overleaf...

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“The cost of investing in such solutions is being cited as one of the reasons the government is holding back on making the installation of SuDs mandatory throughout the UK”

Cumbria is a prime example what could easily happen (and in some cases has already happened) in other areas of the UK, with Prime Minister David Cameron saying that flood defences in the area "were not enough". He has commented that the government will fully reim- burse councils the cost of dealing with the flooding and ministers will review all flood defence plans going forward. Such actions all have significant financial implications.

Assertive approach the only way forward sale, the issue of an impermeable driveway • Surface water attenuation Many believe a more assertive approach is installed post-2008 has caused significant prob- • Improvement of water quality required, such as the government’s response to lems, with home owners having to re-lay drives or • Enhancement of amenity the increase in global warming. Since the early seek retrospective planning approval before any It could be argued that one of the best ways to 2000’s, the government has insisted that all devel- house sale can proceed. achieve these goals is through the use of perme- opers continually increase the thickness of able paving, which allows surface water to drain insulation in new homes via changes to the between the individual blocks and be held in the Counting the cost Building Regulations. This has significantly sub-base from where it can then be slowly Interestingly, the cost of investing in such reduced the heat loss from new homes and cut released. This process significantly reduces sur- solutions is being cited as one of the reasons the both our heating bills as well as our carbon foot- face water run-off, has been proven to reduce government is holding back on making the instal- print in the process. This all tracks back to the pollution loads entering watercourses and helps lation of SuDs mandatory throughout the UK. definitive legislation surrounding the reduction provide an attractive, low maintenance surface – However, according to experts at of carbon footprints for developers. In turn this with no significant “land take” for developers. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the cost of last is reinforced by far more forceful implementa- However, at the time of this article being writ- December’s ‘Storm Desmond’ may rise to the tion, demanding that emissions are considered ten, the approach from the government still fails tune of £500 million, double the cost of the seri- during each and every step of constructing a new to be definitive – sticking instead with phrases ous storms the UK saw in 2009. building. Similarly the existing housing stock is such as ‘where reasonably practicable’ rather than Which begs the question: Is saving on initial being addressed with many home owners are the ‘must and will’ wording which is typically outlays by not making installation of SuDs com- being entitled to free insulation, all to help lower used when it comes to energy reduction. pulsory, simply robbing Peter to pay Paul? With our energy usage. news covering December and January’s incessant With government plans to directly commis- An apathetic approach downpours highlighting the extensive emotional sion the building of 13,000 new homes in the A DCLG (Department for Communities and and financial damage flooding can cause, not to south and an additional £1.2 billion being Local Government) ministerial statement, first mention the hardship faced by homeowners invested in the creation of 30,000 affordable new issued in December 2014, now sits alongside the who, post flood, may not be able to insure or sell homes on brownfield sites across the country National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as their properties in the future, wouldn’t money over the next five years, surely ensuring that an additional policy stating “the government’s invested in long term prevention be better than mandatory SuDs are installed by law has never expectations…that sustainable drainage systems cash thrown at a short-term cure? been more important? Enq. 191 will be provided in new developments wherever this is appropriate.” The inclusion of statements such as “the government’s expectations” and “wherever …appropriate” simply reinforce the Government’s apathy towards the situation. The approach towards homeowners is just the same. Legislation passed in 2008 states that a homeowner “will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt”. Despite recognising the need for SuDs, the enforcement and promotion of this requirement has been virtually non-existent. However, there are now starting to be instances where, in the conveyancing process of a house

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Transformational paving With the recent completion of public realm regeneration at the east London Brownfield Estate, Interpave has substantially updated its case study on this exemplary project. Brownfield includes modernist architect Ernö Goldfinger’s listed, ‘brutalist’ concrete high-rise blocks – including Balfron Tower – from the late 60s and early 70s. The project is characterised by a uniform application of concrete block paving on un-adopted areas, with feature paving announcing estate entrances and around key buildings. Here, concrete flags in strong colours are arranged in bands to create a bold linear feel. Then, throughout the scheme silver-grey concrete setts – with enhanced granite surface adding sparkle – highlight footways, while charcoal setts identify private amenity space. Edges and transformations are defined by enhanced-finish concrete kerbs, some laid flush, others raised. Interpave has just published an updated case study exploring the project. 0116 232 5170 www.paving.org.uk Enq. 192 Enq. 193

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Welsh Slate launches aggregates guide Add value A guide to the material’s use as an aggregate has been launched by Welsh to your new build Slate, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of natural slate for a peerless range of exterior and interior design applications. The guide gives a snapshot of Welsh slate’s features and benefits as an aggregate, specifically for civil engineering, house building, the water industry, and precast and ready-mixed concrete. As a construction aggregate, Welsh slate can be used as a granular sub-base for road building, car parks, footpaths A prestige and driveways due to its excellent load bearing qualities. product that 01248 600656 www.welshslate.com Enq. 197 will enhance any building, Choose Freefoam for more colour choice corrosion Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the resistant and building industry in UK, Ireland and NEW Mainland Europe, announce the addition very, very low SL Range of even more products to its already maintenance. extensive colour range of fascia and soffit. With the increasing popularity of Grey window frames and guttering Freefoam has also introduced the 250 and 350mm When you’ve specified quality material throughout your project, General Purpose Board in three shades of grey, Storm Grey, Dark Grey why stop at your rainwater system? and Anthracite Grey. All new products are available straight from stock The NEW SL range, gives you all the quality of aluminium with no lead time, available with matching trims and fixing accessories. with it’s lightweight, corrosion resistant and low maintenance 01604 591 110 www.freefoam.com Enq. 198

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G price tag in line with modern construction, and an appearance that Compatible with all below ground blends the past with the present, the Cascade rainwater and soil system drainage is the perfect solution for discerning specifiers, builders and clients. 028 9084 9999 www.brettmartin.com Enq. 199

Tired of clearing gutters? Pick Rainhandler If you are fed up of clearing gutters, and looking for an alternative, there is a highly efficient solution with easy to install Rainhandler. A proven and practical alternative to conventional gutters and For more information call 0113 279 5854 downpipes. Instead of collecting the roof or email [email protected] rainwater run-off and diverting it to a soakaway, the product allows the rainwater to fall on to angled louvres, www.rainguard.co.uk projecting it away from the building. It can be used on most types of roof and is especially beneficial when space is limited. A self-cleaning dispersal system ensures that maintenance is minimal. Enq. 196 01534 863339 www.rainhandler.co.uk Enq. 200 respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk rainwater & greywater products 69

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Creagh Concrete

Spantherm is a pre-insulated precast concrete flooring system designed specifically for residential and mid-sized commercial ground floors. The composite slab combines structural concrete and high-performance Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation to provide a superior thermal floor. This structural flooring system is mechanically placed using lorry mounted cranes to improve Health and Safety on site. Spantherm has a significant thermal mass and achieves a U-value as low as 0.12 W/m2 K (dependent on your PA ratio). Visit the Creagh Concrete website for further information on Spantherm and the full product range. Enq. 203 Wykeham Mature Plants

Supplying the trade for the last 40 years, Wykeham Mature Plants is a specialist grower of large trees, specimen shrubs and instant hedging for immediate results. Grown on a 150 acre nursery in North Yorkshire, all stock is hardy, free from imported diseases, and guaranteed. Instant hedging and screening are a particular speciality, providing privacy and security, as well as to help with planning issues. Advisory services are available to help you select plants to resolve issues and to thrive on any site, as are expert planting services and nationwide delivery. Visit the company’s website for further information. Enq. 204 Quinn Estates

Quinn Estates is delighted to offer the unique opportunity to acquire a self-build plot on the former Hammill Brickworks site, situated just outside of the village of Woodnesborough, near Sandwich – blending in effortlessly with the surrounding countryside. This exclusive development will consist of 19 high quality family homes, of which there are now only five self-build plots still available. Hammill Brickworks is nestled in the heart of the East Kent countryside and benefits from superb transport links with easy access to the A2/M2 and a mainline railway station providing a full time HS1 connection to London St. Pancras. Enq. 205 Canopies UK

Having worked with the new build and refurbishment sectors for a quarter of a century, Canopies UK has honed its product designs to best meet the changing needs of the housing market, with more than 15 stylish and durable paint and maintenance-free door and window canopies. Its door and window canopies are renowned for their qual- ity, which is reflected in the 10-year manufacturer guarantee. With a range of modern, traditional, flat and pitched designs to choose from, Canopies UK’s product portfolio is sure to have something to suit every project. Canopies UK strives to assist tight work schedules by delivering all door and window canopies to site. Enq. 206 RK Door Systems

RK Door Systems specialises in the supply of highly insulated aluminium entrance doors that offer exceptional performance and low maintenance. The company’s ‘Excellence’ doors offer the perfect balance between value and style, there’s a huge range of designs available and you can also customise them to create a unique entrance to your home. Available from £1,595 +vat and offering U values from 0.92W/m2K to 0.72W/m2K, they offer amazing value for money and have to be seen to really be appreciated. For more information, contact RK Door Systems directly or visit the company’s website. Enq. 207 Timber Decking and Cladding Association

Highly durable, fit for purpose timber decking and cladding starts with the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. Membership of the TDCA encompasses materials manufactures including timber, fixings, coatings and other accessories as well as the best that industry can offer in the way of professional installers. In addition to website resources dedicated to decking and cladding, the association also offers a materials sourcing service which furnishes you with a list of companies ready and able to meet your specific requirements. Members are DeckMark or CladMark accredited which means they meet the stringent requirements of these TDCA quality schemes. Enq. 208 respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk roofing 71 Sika Sarnafil solution creates luxury communal gardens for residents stone’s throw from South Bank, BREEAM certified London Square Adevelopment, Bermondsey Village, is located at the corner of Lamb Walk and Morocco Street. A mixed-use new build, the scheme pro- vides luxury apartments with a communal garden area and balconies, which required a clever roof- ing solution from Sika Sarnafil, Sky Garden and Contour Roofing. The modern style of the apartments required a roofing solution that would look stunning and offer high performance. At one time, a roof was once seen only as a means of protecting a building from the elements, but now it is increasingly flawless finish, in line with the luxury flats. Light Grey as the main roof sheet and Sarnafil being seen as a valuable space that can be utilised. Jonathan Woods, Contour Roofing, suggested G410-15EL Light Grey and S327-15EL Light The client needed a biodiverse, sustainable com- using Sika products, as the roofing project was Grey for the flashings. The design of the commu- munal garden and roof as part of the project. complex and expansive, requiring expert advice nal gardens was intricate and detailed, especially The project was split into three parts – the and planning. He explained that Sika give the around roof lights, podium and upstands. accessible green roof for residents on the first best for support to both contractor and client, Sikalastic Liquid Applied Membrane was used on floor, then the green roof and brown roof at and would be the ideal option. It was a challenge some of the detail areas and the balconies, a higher level. to change the specification at a late stage, but demonstrating the great compatibility between The project was originally specified in hot Contour, working in close partnership with Sika, Sika’s various roofing products. All work was fin- melt. However, this product specification wasn’t provided a solution that met, and exceeded, the ished to an extremely high standard, as was the possible, as it wouldn’t give the desired aesthetic client’s expectations. aesthetic requirement of the client, achieving a 20 year guarantee from Sika. finish required by the client and architect. The Work was done to cover the main roof, bal- Enq. 209 client wanted an ‘all singing, all dancing’ solution conies and podium over a car park using a full that would deliver superior performance and a warm ballasted system with Sarnafil G410-18EL 01707 394444 www.sikasarnafil.co.uk

Why choose Dryseal over ‘wet-lay’ GRP? The roofers best kept secret

Fast becoming the specification choice of a growing number of The roofers best kept secret is finally out – Aquaseal Liquid Roof from Housing Associations, Dryseal is the unique component based Everbuild – A Sika Company is a new, 1-component, easy to use, all fibreglass or glass reinforced polyester (GRP) roofing system from weather roofing system, ideal for waterproofing flat and pitched roofs. Hambleside Danelaw. Unlike ‘wet lay’ systems, the Dryseal system is Creating a solid waterproof membrane which covers the entire area supplied pre-cured and ready to install. All Dryseal GRP trims and without any seams, Liquid Roof is applied in two coats straight from membrane are manufactured under strict BS EN ISO 9001 and 14001 the tin and has a moisture triggered curing system to allow fast curing. quality and environmental controls and then supplied via our network Liquid Roof is completely rain resistant after just 10 minutes and will of fully trained Approved Contractors for installation on site. Dryseal even cure if a pool of water forms on top of it, perfect for the should not be confused with ‘wet lay’ systems, which comprise unpredictable British weather. Suitable for use on a variety of substrates fibreglass reinforcement saturated with liquid resin hand laid on site. including concrete, mortar, brick and stone, Liquid Roof can be used Wet lay systems have greater potential for error as the process relies on on new roofs as well as refurbishing old. Available in slate grey colour fair weather from the outset. Dryseal is one of the most advanced GRP in 7kg and 21kg tins, Liquid Roof will leave you with a professional roofing systems available and comes with an insured guarantee which looking, fully waterproof roof in just five easy steps. For further covers the water tightness of the system for 20 years. infomation, please visit the company website or call the sales office. 01327 701 900 www.dryseal.org Enq. 210 0113 240 2424 www.everbuild.co.uk Enq. 211

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Repairs, refurbishment and water ingress by the sea

Stuart Hicks, from cold liquid-applied wet-on-wet waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, discusses the problems caused by a failed waterproofing system at a luxury residential development near Brighton and outlines the project undertaken to replace it

ou only need to see a picture of The with the integrity of the originally specified more durable and flexible membrane that could Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean, near waterproofing system became apparent even withstand a moist and salty atmosphere and high YBrighton, in its heyday to capture a before refurbishment of the main hotel building UV levels. glimpse of a bygone era of glamourous seaside had been completed. This led to a change of When the integrity of the waterproofing elegance in surroundings that epitomised con- roofing contractor and, eventually, a replacement membrane on the four new build structures was temporary design. roofing system too. first compromised, the assumption was made The Grade II listed building first opened that the issue lay with the quality of installation on a four-acre site in 1938 with 344 bedrooms Integrity issues rather than the suitability of the membrane. and a dining hall that could seat 300. Its Both the existing hotel building and the four new A new roofing contractor was brought in to carry crescent-shaped white facade with a bulbous builds are of a flat roof design and the architect out repairs to the membrane and repairs were central pillar makes it a classic of Art Deco had specified a liquid waterproofing membrane carried out using the same product because it was architectural design. to maintain the listed building’s appearance still under warranty. Now the central building from which a devel- while providing a neat finish for the new builds. The majority of the problems with the roofing opment of luxury apartments takes its name, this material were around the upstands, where costal landmark has had a varied history, which the originally specified roofing system had includes being requisitioned by the Auxillary Fire “Design of the new build not adhered sufficiently to the vertical Service during World War II, used as a Fire blocks was in-keeping with surfaces and was not flexible enough to cope with Service college after the war and becoming a the main hotel building and structural movement. Following repairs, the popular honeymoon destination in the 1950s every attention was taken to problems recurred. after it was acquired by holiday camp pioneer, preserve the original structure Billy Butlin in 1953. in line with its listed status. Replacement waterproofing While Butlins sold the iconic building in However, problems with the integrity of the originally The roofing contractor turned to a cold-applied 1999, it remained open as a hotel until 2005 wet-on-wet waterproofing system that the com- when planning permission was granted to specified waterproofing system became apparent” pany had used on a wide variety of construction convert it into luxury apartments with an addi- projects in the past. The company recommended tional four new build apartment blocks within the new system to the architect for remedial the grounds. Unfortunately, the system originally selected works to both the new builds and the former Design of the new build blocks was in-keeping was not robust enough to adhere seamlessly to hotel building, including the roof areas, balconies with the main hotel building and every attention both the roof and all upstands and outlets as a and terraces. was taken to preserve the original structure in permanently elastic, monolithic membrane. The The decision was taken to install the replace- line with its listed status. However, problems development’s coastal location also required a ment waterproofing system as an overlay onto the respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk roofing 73 existing failed membrane wherever possible. significant because the original roof build-up was the new waterproofing membrane began. Where an overlay wasn’t viable, the contractor not inverted. stripped out the existing and replaced it with the The roofing contractor tackled the balconies Holiday heritage new flexible liquid membrane. first and had to strip out the entire roof build-up The latest residents have now moved into the The existing roof build up for the new build of paving slabs, waterproofing membrane and historic former hotel, continuing its journey apartment blocks was an inverted roof with the insulation. Here, not only had the originally from hotel, to fire service training, holiday camp originally specified membrane installed beneath specified membrane failed but, as a result of the and, finally, luxury homes. Enq. 212 the insulation. The roofing team removed the water ingress, the insulation below it had begun paving slabs and green roof medium along with to rot too. the insulation and, where possible, this was Following strip out, the concrete substrate was stored for re-use in the new roof build up. allowed to dry on each balcony before the new The company then had to carry out prepara- waterproofing could be installed. To save time, tion and cleaning of the roof surface before the build-up for each balcony was then reinstated installation of the new membrane could begin. In as an inverted warm roof. the areas around the upstands where the failed The same primer, resin and fleece waterproof- membrane had not bonded, the contractor sim- ing system was used for the balconies of the ply pulled off the damaged membrane. refurbished hotel as for the new build apartment Once the new waterproofing system was in blocks and the membrane was allowed to cure place, the insulation, slabs and green roof before new insulation and paving slabs or decking medium that had been removed to access the were installed. failed waterproofing membrane were then rein- The installation team then moved onto the stated to complete the roof. 8,500m2 former hotel roof, which comprises five The build-up for each of the new builds’ ter- ‘fingers’ with a central core. Water ingress around races was the same as the main roof and the same the roof outlets where the failed membrane had process and materials were used. The paving slabs not bonded properly meant that the recently were removed for re-use and the failed membrane installed warm roof insulation was already sod- was overlaid with the new system. den and the roof had to be stripped back to the vapour barrier. Increased damage To aid water run-off in the future, a tapered For the roof and balconies of the former hotel insulation scheme was designed which building, however, the damage caused by the introduced a slight pitch to each roof section. failed waterproofing membrane was even more These pre-primed sections were then fixed to the substrate and joint sealed before application of Keder Roof XL Bigger. Stronger. Wider. Spanning up to 40m.

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Engineered solution to regeneration Klober introduces new Profile-Line® Tile Vent

CRGP Architects has created a With growing demand for universal, low development, built by main contractor profile tile vents, roofing ventilation and CBC, for social housing in Linthouse, accessory specialist Klober has introduced Glasgow. CRGP turned to Protan for a the Profile-Line® Thin-Line Tile Vent. state-of-the-art engineered roofing Designed for use with Marley Edgemere, solution. Thus the 6 no. low pitch, Russell Galloway, Lagan Elite, Quinn monoridge interconnecting Lakeland Slates and Redland’s Slate 10 predominantly four-storey blocks that range, it is available in five standard house the 40 apartments are all roofed colours. The vent can be used at high or with 1,700m2 of Protan SE1.6mm single ply PVC membrane. Protan’s low level to provide an effective ventilation area of 7,850 mm2 and for prefabricated option, welded in its and mechanically fixed in place soil ventilation or mechanical extraction. It comes with a 10-year with Omega extruded steel profiles was chosen. guarantee against manufacturing defect. 01925 658 001 www.protan.co.uk Enq. 214 01332 813 050 www.klober.co.uk Enq. 215

Engel have high visibility all wrapped up New affordable fire alarms for sites

One of Europe’s leading workwear January saw the launch of two new site fire

manufacturers, Danish company F. Engel alarms from Bull Products. The Bull Site

has introduced a wide range of high Siren systems are designed as stand-alone

visibility safety workwear in accordance temporary fire alarms on construction

with the new International and European sites. These affordable alarms are fully self-

standardisation EN ISO 20 471. With contained and can be used separately as a

customers’ safety as the company’s prime stand-alone device, linked by cable or

concern, each item of warning-clothing is linked with a radio connection. The

produced with the largest possible alarms have the benefit of an extremely

fluorescent and reflective areas thus ensuring the safest levels of robust ABS casing for maximum durability. They have a very high visibility both day and night. The LOXY high visibility reflector tape noise output of 115dB, more than adequate to be heard over the is proven for its hard wearing and effective performance. general noise on construction sites. No mains electricity is needed as 07933 150197 www.fe.dk/en Enq. 216 the units operate from 9V PP3 batteries. Enq. 217

Axter waterproofing at Centenary Quay

Axter Ltd is proud to have provided the waterproofing for Centenary Quay, Crest Nicholson’s vibrant development on Southampton’s waterfront, including 102 apartments with high rise penthouse flats, retail and commercial space. Built by Willmott Dixon, phase three of the regeneration incorporated a bio-diverse living roof as well as amenity space built above a Morrisons supermarket. With fully accessible amenity gardens including a flowing water feature, it was vital a robust specification was delivered. Axter provided all the waterproofing for the development, utilising their Wilotekt Plus system on the podium, to deliver a reliable waterproofing system robust enough to accommodate the water feature and fully accessible amenity space above. Axter also developed a bespoke bio-diverse living roof specification to complement the natural coastal surroundings. For more information, please visit the company website. Enq. 218 01473 724 056 www.axter.co.uk Enq. 219

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The clean, contemporary lines of glass neaco’s glass panelled balconies are

balcony balustrades by Sapphire are allowing residents to make the most of

contributing to the singular style of One their picturesque river views at a

Hove Park, a new residential development development of luxury apartments in

on the Sussex coast. Most of the scheme’s West Yorkshire.

71 apartments benefit from balconies or

terraces from which residents can look out neaco’s UK Business Development

over the area’s abundant green spaces. The Manager, Peter Melia, said: “As well as the

use of glazed balustrades from Sapphire’s kerb appeal of their contemporary style,

Crystal frameless structural glass system, which has no vertical support our balconies provide a clearer view out and more sunlight penetration posts to impede views, enhances the sense of light and space inside the to give interiors a spacious and airy feel. They are ideal for this type of high quality homes. Please visit the company website for development, where an unobstructed view of a scenic setting more information. Enq. 220 maximises a major selling point.” Enq. 221

Kallisto invests in new technology SterlingOSB – a name that means business

Kallisto, the pre-cast concrete spiral and When you buy a commodity product like

helical staircase division of Milbank cement or aggregate, the name on the

Concrete Products, is delighted to packaging seldom matters. But that’s not

announce it has invested in the latest the case with OSB, it seems. Recent

technology to provide customers with a research carried out on behalf of Norbord

bespoke product, tailored to suit the has found that a whopping 80 per cent of

individual needs of all domestic both builders and builders’ merchants

requirements. From the initial enquiry, react positively to the SterlingOSB brand

straight through to the design, manufacture name. SterlingOSB is one the UK’s

and installation, Kallisto has extensive experience designing stairs to fit leading brands of oriented strand board and the name and logo can be either traditional or contemporary projects, Working closely with seen on building sites the length and breadth of the UK. For further architects, engineers and designers they assist in achieving stunning, information, please visit the company website. For more information, yet functional pre-cast stair case installations. Enq. 222 please visit the company website. Enq. 223

specialist suppliers of frameless and stainless glass balustrades and unique german staircases

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respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk The Experts in Speciality Timber Products When choosing a material for your project, appearance and performance are of paramount importance. Silva Timber supply the finest selection of speciality timber cladding, decking, fencing and roof shingle products in the UK.

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Timber cladding secrets explained

Timber cladding has boomed in recent years. However, as early installations now mature it’s time to reflect on what has and hasn’t worked. Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber reflects on the ways to ensure cladding installed today looks good and performs for years to come

here are many reasons why timber specifiers need to understand the specific cladding has enjoyed a renaissance in influencers – both natural and human – that will Trecent decades, not least that it is one of dictate how the cladding will behave over time. the easiest ways to give a design that ‘something Many examples of cladding still look beautiful special’. Although an ancient technique, timber five - 10 years after installation, but in other cases species have been used to clad the top storey of cladding declined in the 20th century as brick it has not fared as well because the designers and buildings while the lower storey has featured and clay dominated house building. However, in installers did not fully understand or appreciate bright white render. In such cases rainwater can recent years, and due in part to a growing appre- the influencing factors such as how particular cause the tannins to leach out from the wood, ciation of the importance of sustainability, species will react in the modern environment; often resulting in staining on the render. Also, timber cladding has become commonplace. and the effect that elevation and aspect has on ferrous particulates common in urban road pol- Thanks to the number of available tree species the speed and consistency of weathering lution will react with these extracts to cause an and grades of timber used, the range of textures over time. unattractive blackening of the surface. and finishes is literally infinite. On top of this, Timber cladding is often used in a natural and natural and unique weathering effects will occur unprotected state. Common cladding species “Timber cladding is often used dependent on exposure and location. This is all typically used are naturally durable and do not in a natural and unprotected part of the natural attraction of timber cladding. need protection if they are not in ground contact. state. Common cladding To ensure cladding delivers on its potential to This is an important benefit as the application of species typically used are create an attractive finish with unique character, surface treatments can prove costly and time con- naturally durable and do not suming. However, when left in its natural state need protection if they are not timber will weather more quickly than when pro- in ground contact. This is an tected, and will also be more prone to important benefit as the environmental influencers such as ultra-violet application of surface light (sunlight), moisture and even pollution. treatments can prove costly Common unexpected changes in the and time consuming” appearance of timber cladding can include extractive staining in woods like oak, sweet chest- nut and western red cedar, where soluble organic Canadian cedar is the most popular species for compounds in the wood migrate in the presence cladding. In unpolluted rural areas, and on of rain to leave staining. Also, black and green designs that have considered weathering factors, mould is caused by a lack of sunlight and perpet- uncoated Canadian cedar will develop a beautiful ually damp conditions. Particulates in pollution silver/grey colour. The species itself is not prob- can settle on the cladding surface and react with lematic, however, its inappropriate use in the the natural extractives in the wood to create an wrong environment and a failure to consider spe- unsightly blackening effect. Finally, natural sur- cific weathering factors can result in an face greying (bleaching), which can be a highly unattractive patchy appearance. attractive feature, will be undesirable if it is Timber cladding is often used on large uneven due to different levels of exposure to rain buildings with numerous elevations and over- and sunlight. hangs. With such projects, each panel will Oak and sweet chestnut have become very invariably face a different set of weathering fac- popular woods for cladding projects. These tors, such as exposure to rain, snow, ice, and species are heavy in tannic acid, which is very differing amounts of UV light and wind. As a reactive and brown in colour. In some cases these result there will be a huge amount of differential Continued on page 79... respond online at www.hbdonline.co.uk SPECIFY JJI-JOISTS AND WE’LL GIVE YOU AN I-FULL.

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09:48 timber & joinery 79 weathering to consider, and these weathering effects can be highly noticeable if not enough consideration is given to aspect and elevation, or where detailing serves to compound the issue. It is also important to remember that the inconsis- tent weathering effects caused by detailing, such as overhangs, recesses and even cills, will be accentuated by the lack of sunlight affecting a northerly elevation. People often ask, how can they preserve the initial colour of timber cladding? The simple answer is that in the long term, they can’t. A clear treatment, reapplied at the correct intervals, will significantly slow the weathering process, but it is a battle that will eventually be lost. A pigment treatment will protect the wood for longer, but obviously you are no longer looking at the natu- ral colour of wood. Also, care should be taken when selecting pigmented treatments as some are not all that attractive. There is an alternative timber cladding

“People often ask, how can they preserve the initial colour of timber cladding? The simple answer is that in the long term, they can’t” solution that negates many of the concerns about unpredictable natural weathering and which does not need treatment. Furthermore, it provides sta- bility and more consistent weathering effects with no extractives to bleed or react with pollu- tion, and it maintains clean straight lines, with less surface break down, and less cupping. Thermally Modified Timber is a relatively new innovation where the timber is super-heated to temperatures between 160° and 210°. The com- bination of high heat and steam reconfigures the wood to deliver a material of exceptional stability, durability and aesthetic uniformity that is highly resistant to decay. The dark brown colouring of thermally modified products and their perform- ance in exterior applications make them ideal replacements for tropical timber products. The thermal modification process involves no chemicals and does not rely on impregnating the timber. The most impressive outcome of the thermal modification process is that products are significantly more stable than non-modified tim- bers resulting in significantly less expansion and contraction when faced with changes in ambient temperature and humidity, making them a supe- rior solution for a range of exterior uses, including cladding. Additionally, the process reconfigures wood that would normally rot when used outside, into products that will last 30 years and more without treatment. Ultimately, it is important to understand that, as a natural material, wood will change colour and appearance over time. Consideration given to shading due to elevation and detailing, as well as appropriate selection of timber species, will result in a cost effective and long lasting finish that will look beautiful for many decades. Enq. 228

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JB Kind Doors: 2016 Door Collection

JB Kind’s packed 84-page 2016 Door Collection is an excellent combination of new doors, firm favourites and its trademark expert advice. The brochure continues to offer more than 200 traditional, contemporary and innovative door designs across the budgetary spectrum, as well as the exciting new textured Ripple door design that is seriously affordable and at the forefront of interior design. JB Kind’s easy to install, pre-assembled pocket door systems now offer all the accessories needed to fit this stylish space saving sensation. 01283 554197 www.jbkind.com Enq. 230

Timbmet’s first UK installation of new range

For its first UK installation, new Timclad exterior cladding has provided the finishing touch for two four-bedroom high quality, high specification houses recently completed in the upmarket area of Sandbanks on England’s south coast. This factory-painted end-matched exterior cladding is available in the UK through Timbmet, one of the country’s leading suppliers of timber and timber related products. It is manufactured in Finland by Siparila, which has been supplying timber cladding to Scandinavian housebuilders for nearly 30 years. Enq. 229 01865 860303 www.timbmet.com Enq. 231

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