All Cladding products articles – Page 9

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    What it costs: Rainwater drainage

    2007-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Keeping rainwater off roofs and away from buildings is essential to avoid inevitable damage and exorbitant repair costs. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans considers the costs and options for eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes

  • The museum’s entrance pavilion stands off to one side of the Italianate villa, behind a green veil of patterned glass
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    Veiled in emeralds: Zürich museum

    2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

    This extension to a Zürich museum is a beguiling marriage of romance and modernism

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    Thanks a mullion

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Technal’s structurally glazed curtain walling system has been used for the first time in the UK on the refurbishment of a sixties building at the University of Sunderland.

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    Natural look for rainscreen

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The Stancliffe Stone Company has launched a rainscreen cladding system featuring natural sandstone panels.

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    Frame-free glazing system

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Glass specialist Schott has extended its range of Pyranova fire-resistant glazing so that glass panels can be butt-jointed without using framing elements.

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    Steel sheet finishes

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Stainless steel maker Ugine & Alz has introduced a range of finishes to the UK.

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    Fire-resistant curtain walling

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Aluminium cladding maker Kawneer has launched a fire-resistant version of its AA100 curtain walling system.

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    Colourful panelling options

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Fibreglass Grating has launched a range of composite, colour-tinted translucent screening and cladding panels.

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    Apartment blocks

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Marley Eternit's fibre-cement rainscreen cladding panels were selected by Heat Architects for the conversion of two 1950s light industrial buildings into apartments.

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    What to remember: Cladding/curtain walling access

    2006-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Access for repair and maintenence must be taken into account when specifying cladding and curtain walling. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg outlines the considerations

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    What it costs: photovoltaics

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems

  • A rare architectural flourish – the main headquarters has granite entrance cladding. The administration blocks have red brick and buff masonry to differentiate them from the living quarters
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    A 2bn student village in a bullet-proof vest

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Construction of the first entire garrison to be built in 100 years is being marshalled with the same discipline and tactical precision needed in times of war.

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    What to remember: facades

    2006-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Facades have got so intelligent these days, they can control your building’s airflow, heat transfer, lighting and acoustics. Barbour and Scott Brownrigg explore the options for specifiers

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    Costs: Curtain wallings

    2006-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Curtain walling looks simple, but it’s a complex network of systems and components. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans examines the whole-life costs and performance of all of them

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    Costs: Timber cladding for walls

    2006-03-01T15:38:00Z

    Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs

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    Costs: Coated steel claddings

    2005-11-02T16:23:00Z

    Coated steel cladding provides a cost-effective weathering envelope for buildings. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans examines the specification options and their whole life costs

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    Costs: Prefabricated structural panels

    2005-07-14T10:26:00Z

    Prefabricated structural panels are increasingly specified as an alternative to traditional site construction. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans considers the whole-life-cost implications

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    Costs: Stone facades

    2005-03-03T17:40:00Z

    So do you go for natural or reconstructed stone for your stone facade? Which will offer the best whole-life value? Peter Mayer of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group breaks down the options

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    Lifetimes costs: wall claddings

    2002-06-28T00:00:00Z

    The range of wall claddings available is huge, and in deciding which to specify you must take into account their varying durability and whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Performance Group examines softwood, plastics and high-pressure laminates