All Technical articles – Page 24
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FeaturesTimber tones
Acczent Wood, a vinyl flooring available in 19 different wood effects, was used in the circulation areas of the refurbished Nuffield Hospital in Newcastle.
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FeaturesSignage by Westmorland Signs
The i-line 3 is a modular system of ultra-slim painted aluminium signs with a variety of hidden fixings and panel release mechanisms.
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FeaturesLouvre screens by Orsogril
Orsogril’s Talia range is manufactured from mild steel, offering an economical and robust alternative to aluminium louvres.
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FeaturesLimestone tiles by Kirkstone
Used on the floor and walls of the public toilets, the tiles are available in 30.5cm x 30.5cm, or 61cm x 40.6cm.
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FeaturesMicrobarr paint by Johnstone’s
Formulated to help prevent the spread of more than 150 strains of harmful bacteria, Microbarr has been developed using proven silver ion technology.
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FeaturesParklex internal timber linings
Parklex natural timber cladding and flooring panels can be used for both internal and external applications.
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FeaturesHydrotect by Strata Tiles
After tiles are treated with a surface coating of Hydrotect, any germs, bacteria or fungi coming into contact with them decompose and can be easily washed away.
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TechnicalMore panes, more gains
As thermal performance rises up the agenda, Will Hunter trawled the recent Ecobuild show at Earls Court to find the windows with the best U-values
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FeaturesHardwood flooring by Hørning
Hørning manufactures a range of solid parquet and plank floors, here jatoba short blocks are used.
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FeaturesWeber external render
The Weber.therm XM insulated render system consists of three layers of Weber products applied on top of a reinforced meshcloth and an insulant layer.
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Technical
Rich man, poor man: door knobs
Globe turning door handles and Smooth round glass door knobs
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FeaturesSchüco curtain walling
The Schüco FW 50+ multi-purpose aluminium system can accommodate broad spans and is ideal for constructing facades.
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FeaturesWaiting room seat and table system by Niva Contracts
Patient waiting areas are fitted with a seating collection called Tonica manufactured by Bent Krogh.
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FeaturesChanging cubicles by Thrislington
The Icon Aluminium range features panels, doors, locks, headrails and footings.
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FeaturesSpeedy ceilings
Suspended ceiling manufacturer Armstrong has launched the TLX grid, a new clip-fix suspended grid system.
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FeaturesBricks by Ibstock
The architect has specified a handmade grey-brown brick from the Ancestry range of Tonbridge bricks for the lower ground floor plinth.
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FeaturesTECU brass cladding shingles
TECU is the brand name for roof and facade copper from KME, and is available in several surface finishes.
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FeaturesBembé timber flooring
Bembé wood strip parquet is made of 22mm thick solid wood blocks, in lengths from 30cm to 56cm.
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FeaturesStaircase by Beeley Fabrications
Sheffield-based Beeley Fabrications specialises in staircases, features and balustrades.