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Curved steel in the Botanic Garden

Kalzip’s 65/400 stainless steel smooth curved sheets were specified for this plant research facility at the University of Cambridge. A total of 858 m2 of the product in a matt finish was used for the roof. The company said a curved roof had been chosen to reduce the building’s impact on its surroundings, the university’s Botanic Garden. Kalzip has also announced that it has extended its range to include the TitanSilver finish, which replicates the appearance of zinc or stainless steel, for aluminium roofing and walling solutions. It is made from aluminium so it is lightweight and has good corrosion resistance. The company said the product would not oxidise as quickly as zinc.

Kalzip

A waterproof roof

Alumasc has supplied its Derbigum waterproofing membrane from the ZinCo green roof systems range to cover North Harringay primary school’s gymnasium roof in London. Derbigum was used to cover the existing asphalt. The project, commissioned by the London Community Herbalist, a not-for-profit organisation promoting herbal medicine in urban community, intends to provide both plants and medicine to the school.

Alumasc

More tubular rooflights

Glidevale has extended its standard range of Sunscoop tubular rooflights to include a 3 mm thick polycarbonate-glazed roof-mounted dome, a SR95 specular tube said to provide 95% reflectivity, two elbows giving up to 30° adjustment, two intermediate tubes and a circular ceiling diffuser. The Sunscoop glazing and flashings can be fitted to pitched or flat roofs.

Glidevale

Movers and makers

• BSI Business Information has revised the BS 5268-3:2005 standard, which covers the design, fabrication and use of trussed rafters for roofs. The revision includes recommendations on the strength grades of timber used in the fabrication of rafters and guidance on the handling, storage and installation of fabricated rafters. The document also includes structural analysis methods, standard bracing arrangements for domestic scale roofs and performance requirements for roof bracing.
• The revised Guide A: Environmental Design from the Chartered Institution of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Services Engineers is now available. The changes respond to the Energy Performance of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTVs Directive and UK specific legislation, including the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Regulations Parts L and F, which cover energy efficiency and ventilation.
• Donaldson Timber Engineering, the maker of engineered timber floors and roof trusses, has said it has supplied the longest trusses ever manufactured in the UK to the German supermarkets chain Aldi, for its two new retail units in Forfar and Stirling. DTE’s trusses measure more than 20 m in total length, with a clearspan of 17.5 m and a height of 4.1 m.
• Nottingham-based firm Liquid Rubber has been awarded an exclusive distribution agreement by Lafarge for its waterproofing product, which is used in the roofing market and the construction and marine industry. The water-based, cold-applied membrane is said not to require any naked flames or heat in its application.
• Knauf Insulation has released four compliance guides to help the industry prepare for the introduction of the 2006 Part L, which comes into force on 6 April. The guides cover the four individual parts, L1A for work in new dwellings, L1B for work in existing dwellings, L2A for work in new buildings other than dwellings and L2B for work in existing buildings other than dwellings.
• Hanso ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Products has acquired Derbyshire-based Red Bank Manufacturing, a specialist in chimney systems and roofing markets, to extend its product offering in sectors closely related to the terracotta clay and concrete market. HBP’s Paul Brader has been appointed managing director to replace Jeremy Bianco, Red Bank’s existing chairman.
• Sandtoft has published a brochure on its clay roof tile, the Neo Pantile. The brochure has information on all aspects of the Neo Pantile, including the reasons behind its design, the colours available, technical data, fittings and accessories and specification guides.