Barrier Components, who are celebrating 30 years in business this year, will be exhibiting a selection of components including Standard Spigots in 316 stainless steel, Tilt-Loc Spigots (2205 Stainless steel), Pre-Assembled Posts, Mega Grip 3kN balustrade, Glass Rail Capping, Juliet Balcony Kits and 316 stainless swimming pool hinges and locks.

They have exhibited at every FIT show so far since 2013 and this year alongside these new components they will feature a range of Frameless Glass Seals, Vistafold 120 and Patioslide 100 & 200 folding and sliding door kits along with three new straight sliding door hardware sets for framed and frameless glass doors on the stand.

Barrier Components Ltd is a leading architectural hardware supplier based in Purfleet in Essex.  They constantly strive to source new and innovative quality products from around the world to provide a one-stop-shop and respected technical support to their customers.  Visit their stand at FIT this year number G48.

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Charles is inspired by the shape of the egg, the symbol of perfection and example of lightness; the result is an elegant model, comfortable and delicate, where curved and straight lines coexist harmoniously. By simply rotating the back, without removing any of the cushions, Charles converts into a conventional bed with wooden slats and a 200 cm mattress. The cover is completely removable and washable according to the fabric chosen. Charles is also available as a sofa and can be completely disassembled for easy delivery.

INGLESE

Charles is inspired by the shape of the egg, the symbol of perfection and example of lightness; the result is an elegant model, comfortable and delicate, where curved and straight lines coexist harmoniously. By simply rotating the back, without removing any of the cushions, Charles converts into a conventional bed with wooden slats and a 200 cm mattress. The cover is completely removable and washable according to the fabric chosen. Charles is also available as a sofa and can be completely disassembled for easy delivery.

FRANCESE

Charles est inspiré par la forme de l’œuf, symbole de la perfection et exemple de légèreté; le résultat est un modèle élégant, confortable et délicat, où des lignes courbes et droites cohabitent harmonieusement. Charles est facilement convertible par un simple mouvement en un confortable lit avec sommier à lattes et matelas de 200 cm, en laissant en place les coussins d’assise et de dossier. Le revêtement est entièrement déhoussable et lavable selon le choix du tissu. Charles est disponible également en version fixe et est complètement démontable pour un transport plus pratique

TEDESCO

Charles wurde durch die Form eines Ei inspiriert. Dem Symbol von Perfektion und ein Beispiel von Leichtigkeit. Das Resultat ist ein Modell, was elegant und filligran zugleich ist. Gerade und geschwungenen Linien gehen eine harmonische und perfekte Coexistens ein. Durch einfache Rotation des Rückenteils und ohne ein Kissen zu entfernen, verwandelt sich Charles in ein richtiges Bett mit Lattenrost und einem 200 cm Matratze; der Bezug ist komplett abnehmbar und je nach Stoffwahl auch waschbar. Charles ist auch in der Ausführung als festes Sofa ohne Bett erhältlich; außerdem ist das Modell komplett zerlegbar für einen einfachen Transport.

SPAGNOLO

Charles se inspira en la forma del huevo, el símbolo de la perfección y el ejemplo de ligereza; el resultado es un modelo elegante, envolvente y delicada, donde coexisten armoniosamente líneas curvas y rectas. Con una simple rotación del respaldo y sin mover ningún cojín, Charles se transforma en una confortable cama con somier de laminas y colchón de 200 cm. Totalmente desenfundable y lavable según la tela escogida. Charles está disponible también en versión fija y es completamente desmontable para un transporte fácil.

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Mike Baxter, External Affairs Director at RPC bpi recycled products, which produces the Edge, says flexibility is the key to success: “Plaswood has always appealed to customers looking for value for money over the lifetime of the product; it doesn’t rot or degrade, and neither does it need painting annually, so it really is a case of fit and forget. In this way, it has a clear edge over wooden structures – especially in wet or outdoor environments.

“The new designs are refined, simple to install and are also ideal for indoor or outdoor use, especially when sited in damp or humid locations such as for swimming pools, locker rooms and gym changing facilities.”

All Plaswood products are manufactured in the UK from 100 per cent recycled plastic; they are also fully recyclable. The new Edge bench uses components assembled from one size profile, resulting in an elegant but solid structure, which can either be placed as an individual piece, or positioned together in a variety of shapes.

Mike Baxter added: “We use tough, technically superior waste plastics which offer exceptional performance properties. They are more resistant to vandalism than wood, impervious to the influence of water, damp and heat, and will not rot, splinter or crack.

“Once installed, customers don’t have to worry about degradation, painting, or preserving the material. Many of our local authority and public sector customers are facing severe cuts, so they are not just looking for long term value, but also for demonstrable opportunities to make cost savings. Because Plaswood has a life expectancy of at least 50 years, and doesn’t need any annual maintenance, local authorities can make long term savings in both labour costs and materials when switching from wood to our Plaswood recycled plastic timber.”

The Edge comes in black, brown or mixed colours, and is available as a flat-pack kit or fully assembled.

The Plaswood range also includes recycled plastic lumber that can be fabricated into boardwalks, fencing, gates, jetties and other outdoor construction projects, including bollards, street name plates, way marker signage, plus other street and garden furniture such as planters, litter bins, picnic tables and benches.

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When choosing a new door, we have our own in house fitting teams to ensure the installation is carried out with the minimum disturbance. Alternatively, we can supply doors and you can arrange for the installation to be carried out yourselves. We can arrange a free site survey to offer advice on designs and will follow that up with a quotation with no obligation to yourselves.

Our showroom is open Monday – Friday from 07.30 to 16.00 and Saturday’s from 07.30 to 12.30. For visits outside of these times please call for an appointment. For directions please call or email. We have over 20 sets of doors on show from Sunflex, Aliplas, Schuco and Easislide.

Unit 26/3 Silicon Business Centre

26 Wadsworth Road    Perivale    Greenford   Middlesex UB6 7JZ

Tel: 0208 997 2448

Fax: 0208 997 0611

email: foldingslidingdoors@btinternet.com

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Mike Usher, director of AWJ Usher and Sons was in search of a solution that would take the headache out of meeting the TFEE (target fabric energy efficiency) rating, implemented in the 2013 Building Regulations and found his remedy through his local Gibbs & Dandy sales representative.

Mike said: “Both myself and the architect were unsure about how to comply with the fabric target and Gibbs& Dandy provided a solution that helped me to achieve my bespoke design goals.”

Gibbs & Dandy has recently partnered with its sister brand Greenworks to ensure compliance and construction goes hand in hand, enabling contractors like Mike, along with architects, developers and self-builders to have a smooth build process from design to completion.

“My desire was to produce a bespoke build, which we could have easily designed using our own choice of materials, but this wouldn’t have been as cost effective as working with Greenworks and Gibbs & Dandy.” Mike commented.

The Greenworks FSAP software has been integrated with thousands of SAP compliant products, ensuring builders can comply with building regulations, using their preferred build method at the lowest practical cost.

Mike added: “The generic SAP software requires a lot of desktop hours to apply product. This time consuming activity was eliminated through Greenworks, as they provided both the architect and I a site support pack, which has been decoded by product for my specific build specification. The pack also  contained other helpful documents like the air test guidance/sign off sheets.”

A bespoke compliance report is provided with each Greenworks SAP assessment, providing the exact product solutions required in order to reduce risk and build in-line with regulation targets.

As well as saving AWJ Usher & Sons time at the design stage of the build process, the Greenworks SAP assessment also allowed the contracting company to save costs on fabric and alter the heating system from an oil boiler to an air source heat pump. This revision has decreased the environmental impact of the property, whilst resulting in lower heating bills for the end user.

Mike continues: “Working with Greenworks allowed me to invest more of my budget on the internal works within the build, such as underfloor heating and the kitchen and bathroom suites, whilst maintaining my desired 100mm cavities and exceeding compliance targets with my DFEE (designed fabric energy efficiency) rating.

“The partnership with Gibbs & Dandy also meant that material procurement and supply in accordance with my SAP product spec was simple, and I knew that my as-built energy performance rating would be the same as my as-designed, reducing any risk of non compliance due to material alterations”

Marcus Jefford, Commercial Director at Greenworks commented: “Our partnership with Gibbs & Dandy means we can provide end to end support from compliance support at the design stage, to material estimation, supply and final testing post construction.”

To find out more about the Greenworks compliance services visit www.greenworks.co.uk

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EQUITONE materials are available in a range of through colours and offer an extensive palette of subtle and inspiring colours in a variety of textures and finishes.

EQUITONE materials provide architects with the ability to bring inspirational designs to life, for both new buildings and refurbishment projects.

For more information and to order an EQUITONE sample box, please visit www.equitone.com or call 01283 722588.

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Unlike other so-called ‘repair services’ Magicman are unrivalled, offering the largest range of restoration solutions on the market to the broadest selection of hard surfaces, internal or external. Their highly skilled and trained technicians repair, renew and restore damage such as chips, dents, scratches, scuffs, holes, burns, cracks or splits to permanently repair wood, laminate, veneers, uPVC, ceramic floor and wall tiles, porcelain, acrylic, cladding, powder coat, brick, stone, granite and even marble. In addition, they can also apply slip resistant surfaces to baths and shower trays.

Whether you are a developer, a tradesman or self-build, if you have ever accidentally scratched a hard wood floor, cracked a tile, drilled a hole in the wrong place or burnt a worktop you will be familiar with the problems of sourcing replacements;  long lead times for deliveries, end of range items that are no longer available, ancillary damage caused by removal and replacement of damaged items and hiring tradesmen like electricians and plumbers if necessary.

With Magicman you can avoid all these problems and typically save anything from 50 to 80% of the cost of installing a replacement. Repairing on site removes the risk of ancillary damage, reduces waste to landfill and greenhouse gases produced in the manufacture and delivery of new items, and items can often be back in use the same day. That is why Magicman help their customers finish projects on time and ‘defect free’. That quick response time can mean the difference between a client compliment and a client complaint.

Magicman are the only fully accredited refinisher in the UK and are accredited with Safecontractor, CHAS, Constructionline, Achilles Building Confidence, Safemark, Builder’s Profile, Worksafe Contractor and Investors in People. Magicman are ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001-2004 and OHSAS 18001-2007 approved and have been a Living Wage Employer since 2016. All Magicman Technicians are directly employed and fully trained at the Head Office facility and Training Academy based in Sussex.

To get a quote from Magicman is easy. Simply upload photos of the damage to their website directly from your phone or photo library or better still use Magicman’s  free app for iPhone, Android or Amazon Fire and get a response typically within 24 to 48 hours.

So next time damage occurs, give Magicman a call on 0345 458 1010, email enquires@magicman.co.uk  with damage photos and your post code or visit magicman.co.uk .

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Their new joinery is manufactured from their workshops in Berkshire, which you can visit by prior appointment. The Sash Window Workshop is FSC Certified, FENSA registered and members of the “Which” Trusted Trader scheme.

Their windows and doors are manufactured to EN 14351, and their glass is manufactured to exceed BS EN 1279, Part N and Part L Building Regulations.

The company have worked on a wide variety of period properties across London and the South, from small flats to prestigious buildings, such as The Admiralty Buildings, The Royal Academy of Music and Buckingham Palace. They offer both a supply and install and a supply only service.

Visit www.sashwindow.com for more information and to request a free, no obligation quotation.

Tel: 01344 868 668

Email: info@sashwindow.com

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Your clients are looking for large expanses of glass providing stunning unobstructed views – and huge elegant sliding doors that open up the back of the house and bring the outdoors in.

HiFinity provides all this and more.  The exceptionally strong frame betrays its ultra-slim visual sightlines to effortlessly support sliding doors with glass panels weighing up to 750kg and 5m x 3m in size.

And despite the vast glass area HiFinity maintains an industry leading energy efficiency down to just 0.75 W/m²K, and can help your designs achieve the coveted Minergie^TM standard.

This unique combination of elegant aesthetic design and high thermal performance makes HiFinity the best solution for low-energy contemporary architecture. 

Visit HiFinity.co.uk today for further details and BIMs.

Tel: 0800 877 0017

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Our key product is the Smartphone APP controlled adhesive film that can be retrofitted to glass areas requiring privacy, security, cleanliness, UV protection or can also be used as a projector screen. SONTE has also developed the installation to be a DIY solution and thus we can supply film to customers pre cut and prepared for installation with simple to follow instructions. With the option of either a remote or Smart App controller you can instantly transform your glass area into a secure private zone. Sonte Smart film is perfect for meeting rooms and partitions or areas of the home wanting to remove blinds and curtains. Sonte Smart film can also have added benefits in areas where cleanliness is paramount like hospitals or dental clinics.

Our film is produced in widths of 1.2m , 1.5m and 1.8m and can be cut to any length. Film colour options include White, Grey, Black, Pink, Blue and Green. We provide a full installation service.

The adhesive film is easy to install and does not need to be hard wired to the mains supply. It’s a simple stick, plug and play system that TRANSFORMS THE MODERN OFFICE & HOME OF TODAY INTO THE FUTURE.

Find out more about our great products and applications or request a quote at www.SonteFilm.co.uk

Email:  sales@sontefilm.co.uk

Phone: +44 07876183063

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Discover the beauty of our products on www.vieropaints.com

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Our founder, David Gage firmly believes that to get more from your investments, you need to invest in something that you love a lot – and as a nation of homeowners, the answer often lies in our property.

Here are the 5 benefits of extending your home:

1. Add extra space to your home by improving rather than moving

With on-going uncertainty in the property market, it can make sense to stay put rather than face the upheaval, and expense, of moving. You may feel that you’ve outgrown your current home but love the area, have friends close by or a children settled in school. That’s when a conversion or extension maks perfect sense and, whether you need an additional bath to meet the needs of a growing family, an elegant yet practical office or just want a bit of space to yourself, we can help.

2. Potential to increase the value of your home

Anecdotally we’ve heard of people increasing their property’s value by up to £50,000 by converting a loft or adding an extension. In the case of a client from Clapham, the addition of two rooms and a bathroom saw the property value jump from £80,000 to £150,000. The cost of the loft conversion was around £40,000. These figures are only illustrative and you should check with an estate agent about the possible pay off.

3. Converting unused space or adding an extension is quicker than other renovations

Our courteous, professional team of specialists, will work to complete your project quickly and with minimal disruption.

4. In many cases, no planning permission is required

But if it is, we can handle it for you – just as we’ll ensure the completed work meets all the relevant regulations.

5. Unexpected benefits

Instead of renting an office if you run your own business, you could design an elegant and practical office in your loft. Alternatively, by setting up the loft stairs from outside, you could rent the living space to a tenant.

Contact details:

Address:

144 WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET, LONDON, SW18 4JJ
Phone number:
0800 634 8271

website:
www.centrallondonloft.co.uk

email:
sales@centrallondonloft.co.uk

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When the product was first introduced Solo was adopted as a single installation product for light commercial operations such as small hotels and schools.  However, Rinnai is now seeing greater penetration as installers are beginning to use them in multiples on larger projects – one installer has utilised three units for a major school academy installation.

It seems the market is identifying other areas for the Solo, beyond the target market of new build and refurbishment housing projects, where it is proving its worth in larger three/four-bed dwellings where one can expect to find a family bathroom, ensuite and a downstairs cloakroom/shower.

The Rinnai Solo is a versatile product – it is renewables ready so the business/building owner or householder can very easily extend the system to make fuel savings by adding solar thermal later. The 24kW-59.5kW Infinity Solo range is renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source can be renewable gains such as solar thermal, and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

Because the Solo cylinder is stainless steel it greatly reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, which makes transportation and installation much easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders available also boast extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), which means the customer pays less to maintain the heat within the tank and the system when fitted to a renewable heat source maximises renewable gains.

Rinnai’s new Solo range incorporates 35kW and 54kW appliances, ensuring that even sites with a smaller gas meter can utilise its advanced technologies.  The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to other forms of gas fired storage appliances.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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As a British manufacturer, all of our products are handmade in our factory in South Yorkshire, using sustainable materials. We can offer you complete peace of mind that we can make you a standard or bespoke design and confidently give you a 10 year anti-perforation warranty.

We specialise in galvanised steel products as well as our own exclusive mix of glass fibre composite for those coastal areas where rusty bins can ruin any location.

We think our galvanised steel Torpedo range looks great in contemporary cities such as Sheffield. But then again, we’re biased! Why not request a brochure or book a meeting to see what we can do for you?

Contact:

Wybone Ltd

www.wybone.co.uk

01226 744010

hello@wybone.co.uk

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Following a recent feature in Channel 4’s Grand Design television programme, the recent orders recognise the enormous diversity Spiral UK offer in staircase manufacturing, providing anything from luxury staircases for multi-million pound apartments to a major contract with the MOD.

Being allocated a dedicated designer, and committed site team we can bring together materials to create a unique, bespoke stair that produces the “wow” factor our clients seek.

We combine state of the art 3D CAD and CNC manufacturing systems with highly skilled craftsmen specialising in glass, stainless steel, stone, and wood, to produce a stunning range of quality staircases for commercial, industrial and luxury residential projects.

Contact Us

Head Office Tel. +44 (0)1326 574497

Sales Office Tel. +44 (0)1480 301102

Email: info@spiral.uk.com

Website: www.spiralconstruction.co.uk

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Based in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Rigg makes all manner of stylish products for contract businesses and discerning private clients across the UK and abroad. 

Style

An eclectic range of styles is on offer from Rigg including contemporary, vintage industrial and Scandinavian. The in-house range of designs includes materials such as steel, oak, zinc, copper, brass and high pressure laminates.

Rigg almost exclusively manufactures its products at its own factory in Birmingham.

Commercial and Domestic

Rigg supplies commercial-quality, heavy-duty furniture to large offices, restaurants and bars. The company has many relationships with furniture dealers and also directly with commercial clients.

The strong skill-set required for this market is also carried over to its domestic products.

A fantastic range of dining tables is on offer including substantial solid oak tops to fine hairpin leg desks with zinc tops.

Facilities

Complimenting the design studio, the Rigg factory in Kings Norton is comprehensively equipped with modern and traditional equipment for wood and metalworking.

A glass bonding function extends this capability for the building of pieces such as the beautiful range of Klarity coffee and dining tables.

People

Great people are at the heart of the business. Rigg prides itself on employing helpful, happy, skilled staff.

An introduction to a few of the people that you might speak to:

When calling you will most likely initially speak to Michelle at reception. A very helpful, caring member of staff who is always on hand to help, whether with an existing order or to discuss a new enquiry. If she can’t help directly she will point you to the correct department.

Peter has a long history in the glass furniture industry following masters-level degree design education. He will be able to help you choose from a vast array of furniture or help guide you through development of a bespoke item.

Colleague Kevin is also on hand to help with manufacturing and design queries. He is often found on the factory shop-floor ensuring production goes smoothly as well as innovating new processes.

RIGG LTD.

Unit 3 Alexander’s Wharf

Lifford Lane

Birmingham

B30 3DY

0121 459 7093

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The Rinnai Infinity Solo condensing and low NOX water heater is the first of its kind for the UK to combine the advanced technology of wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder, all in one compact footprint.

The design parameters of this product empowers specifiers, designers, installers and engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications it was once not previously possible.  For instance, the Infinity Solo will have both 35kW and 54kW sized appliances, ensuring sites with a smaller gas meter can readily use this technology.  The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to gas fired storage appliances that exist in today’s market.

The cylinder is stainless steel and this reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, and it makes transportation and installation a lot easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders also have extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), so the user pays less to maintain the heat within the tank.

One other benefit of the Infinity Solo using a stainless steel cylinder is that the life expectancy of the material is far greater than that of a glass-lined equivalent as glass suffers from thermal shock causing it to crack after a period of time.

The Infinity Solo range is also renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source will always be from renewable gains and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

Rinnai manufactures the energy efficient Infinity range of gas fired continuous flow water heaters and space heaters. The Infinity brand carries the widest range of condensing water heaters on the market today with the most impressive efficiencies in operation, leading the field in technological innovation.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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Building onto existing structures into ‘airspace’ is our niche market and where our lightweight system really does ‘come into its own,’ whether you are adding a storey to a bungalow or additional storeys onto a block then please get in touch.

Cladding

The SIP panel system is increasingly being used as a quicker, cheaper, thinner cladding system to both refurbish existing buildings or to clad new steel/concrete frame structures with ever increasing performance requirements. The more traditional steel frame systems (SFS) can often struggle to achieve U values of 0.15 or lower.

By comparison TEK can easily achieve performance requirements, and with a much thinner thru wall section than with SFS, can potentially maximise the internal area of the building in question and therefore the value!

Not only that but the TEK system is typically 20% cheaper, particularly when you factor in that it can be installed 2 to 3 times quicker per sqm, than the equivalent SFS system.  E.g. a three man team can typically install 150 sqm of panel per day.

So please get in touch to take advantage of a fast, fixed price quotation.

info@modularbuildsystems.co.uk or call us today on 03333 110050.

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The energy efficient eco timber house is one of three winners selected to take part in CRL’s Venturous Builds campaign – an inspiring new web series, presented by Wayne Hemingway, shining the spotlight on self builders.

The third episode of Venturous Builds now live on the CRL YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZqnTNSO1MA

Stommel Haus, a German manufacturer of timber houses, was commissioned to develop the house, which the owners Vic Kirwan, 68, and Teresa Green, 66 call “Heartwood”.

Barbara Fischer-Clark, of Stommel Haus, said: “Heartwood is a fantastic bespoke home and we are delighted to be named as one of the Venturous Build winners. What sets this property apart is the Scottish owners eco-commitment, they have used ground-breaking technology to ensure it achieves the highest in energy efficiency.”

To find out more about the Venturous Builds campaign visit CRL at www.c-r-l.com/venturousbuilds .

For more information about CRL please:                                                                                                       

• Visit: c-r-l.com
• Email: service@c-r-l.com
• Call: 0800 772 3200 / +44(0) 20 7127 5198

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