Twyford Bathrooms Returns to Ideal Home Show 2013

May 17th, 2013

All_600_WashbasinTwyford Bathrooms will return to Ideal Home Show (Earls Court, London) from 15th March to 1st April 2013. In line with its long-standing ‘For Life’ ethos, Twyford will showcase its brand new all collection at this year’s show. Constituting the next step in truly ‘all-inclusive’ design, the aptly named All range offers a perfect solution to the challenge of today’s increasingly large, mixed-generation homes by, quite simply, offering something for every conceivable requirement. To complement this pioneering innovation, Twyford Bathrooms will also showcase some of its latest collections, from the ground-breaking Rimfree® toilets to the super stylish Galerie Plan and 3D suites.

Comprising seven contemporary style bathroom sets, the Twyford stand will exhibit the company’s latest sanitaryware, furniture, brassware, baths and shower enclosures and trays, in a variety of styles and designs. Taking centre stage on the stand, all takes multi-functionality in bathroom design to a whole new level. Amid a backdrop of an increasing number of multi-generation households, all has been designed to meet the challenging demands of the modern family unit. Cleverly combining fashion and functionality, All is the complete option for everyone, designed to not only be easier and more convenient to use for all members of a household – including the very young, the old, infirm, and less able, but also to look superb in any contemporary bathroom setting.

All includes a cleverly designed bath (top right) complete with a large radius, arm rest and ledge and increased reclined back support, making for a more comfortable bathing experience, while aiding ease of getting in and out. Further items in the range include a toilet, basin (above left) and furniture unit, along with a raft of bath accessories including grips, grab rails, a head rest and a flat waste cover for added comfort and protection.

In addition to All, a selection of Twyford’s most recent launches such as the Rimfree® toilets (Galerie wall-hung and 3D wall-hung) as well as the Galerie Plan and 3D suites will also be on display at the show.

Galerie_Optimise_Cloakroom_656pxSpace Saving: Galerie Optimise

Galerie Optimise provides a complete and flexible space saving solution. It makes the most of small bathrooms with its compact wall hung toilet, short projection washbasin and offset shower baths.

Not only does Galerie Optimise offer space saving ideas but it also ensures quick and simple installation thanks to Twyford Bathrooms unique Total Install® system. The comprehensive Galerie Optimise collection is the perfect choice for those with a limited amount of space, and, as part of the esteemed ‘Galerie’ collection, will add style and flair to any bathroom.

The range is so innovative that it won The Best Bathroom Design Award at the 2005 UK National Home Awards.

Galerie Optimise co-ordinates with the extensive Galerie Collection of ceramic and bathroom vanity units, including the geometric shapes of Galerie Plan and the pioneering environmentally friendly, Galerie and Galerie Plan water saving Flushwise® toilets.

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SAINT-GOBAIN PAM UK RELEASES NEW TIMESAVER GUIDE ON THE EVE OF PRODUCT’S 40th ANNIVERSARY

May 17th, 2013

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Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, part of leading international materials company Saint-Gobain, has released its latest Timesaver Specifier’s Manual, designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Timesaver drainage system and its many benefits.

The Timesaver Specifer’s Manual includes information on the product range of drain pipes, soil pipes, fittings and heritage couplings available.

A proven drainage system for almost 40 years, the Timesaver cast iron above and below ground drainage systems offer superior strength, non-combustibility, enhanced noise reduction in a sustainable solution. Other benefits include easy installation through simple mechanical or push-fit couplings, plus the cast iron material guarantees a long-lasting drainage solution of up to 50 years.

Mike Rawlings, marketing manager – Soil & Drain at Saint-Gobain PAM UK, explained: “We are delighted to release an up-to-date Timesaver product guide for specifiers, explaining the numerous key features of the system.

“Originally launched in 1973, the Timesaver system has steadily established a solid reputation for itself within the marketplace, with both the above ground and below ground systems awarded the highly acclaimed BS Kitemark in 1982.

“The system’s push-fit couplings help transform a typically mechanical pipe system into a traditional-looking product that is ideal for heritage buildings and all grade listed properties, while the range also complies with British Standards BS 416 Part 2 for above ground and BS 437 for below ground, with fittings and diameters appropriate for these standards.

“The flexibility, strength and durability of Timesaver has ensured its longevity over nearly 40 years and will be central to its continued success in future.”

eezi-fitENSIGN SYSTEMS SPECIFIED FOR NEW SOUTH GLASGOW HOSPITAL

Ensign drainage systems from iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, part of leading materials company Saint-Gobain, have been specified for the sanitary soil and internal rainwater system in the new South Glasgow Hospital, set to be one of the most advanced adult acute services hospitals in the UK.

Designed and constructed by Brookfield Multiplex, the hospital will be the biggest critical care complex in Scotland. Built on the site of the existing Southern General Hospital in the south west of the city, it will comprise a new acute care hospital with 1,109 beds in single-room accommodation, a 256-bed children’s hospital, 30 modern operating theatres and a separate laboratory block providing biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion services. It is due for completion in 2015.

Ensign, which will be used throughout the £840m development, was specified for phase 2 of the project by M&E consultants ZBP and M&E consultants Wallace Whittel. Installation is by John Crawford Mechanical of Glasgow.

soil-training-centreJim Burns, technical sales manager at Saint-Gobain PAM UK, commented: “This contract further endorses Ensign as the leading above and below ground solution on the market. Ensign is the only drainage system tested to a kitemark approved to BS EN 877 and offers specifiers, contractors and installers a fit-and-forget system which outperforms all rival materials. Furthermore, it combines all the proven material properties of cast iron, which are unmatched in terms of fire resistance, acoustic qualities, strength, longevity, and chemical reaction.”

The industry-leading Saint-Gobain PAM Ensign system consists of pipes and fittings from 50-600mm diameter for above ground specifications and 100, 150-600mm diameter for below ground. For the hospital project, the Ensign system will be connected to cast iron, plastic and stainless steel products, using Saint-Gobain’s ground-breaking EEZI-FIT range of push-fit socketed fittings and couplings, designed to combine all the benefits of cast iron with the simplicity of push-fit assembly.

Reference: http://www.saint-gobain-pam.co.uk/news

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Make Your Shower Room Perfect for Male Grooming

May 10th, 2013

The-Mira-Vision-Shower-has-great-performance-as-well-as-sleek-looks-190x350If you’re a man enjoying solo residing, or you just have a predominantly male household, chances are high you’ll need your bathroom to go well with your wants – and positively not covered in floral patterns! The wonderful information is that a masculine bathroom is a simple look to realize, with a few great gadgets thrown in for wonderful measure.

A deep, decadent décor is ideal for a masculine bathroom, so assume rich brown tones and wood accents, and even muted greys and black marble for a strong, putting effect. Less is all the time more, so keep equipment to a bare minimum aside from tremendous-cool chrome equipment like a shaving set and wall-mounted mirrored cabinets, as well as a glass shower screen or corner enclosure.

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The following step is to pick some cool instruments for your bathroom, like a expertise-packed Braun Oral-B Triumph IQ 5000 Toothbrush, or a Hipe Waterproof Bluetooth Stereo Shower Speaker that permits you to stream the music from your mobile phone safely to the bathroom.

However the ultimate gadget for your bathroom has to be a Mira Vision Shower, one of the vital popular models within the Mira digital showers range. In addition to an extremely-fashionable ice white finish, the Mira Vision Shower might be programmed to suit your individual showering needs, plus it has a wi-fi controller and even the choice to make use of a second wi-fi controller to operate the shower from another location. Sure, meaning that you can turn on the shower earlier than you even get away from bed – what extra might a man want from his bathroom!

Concepts for Your Brand-new Bathroom

Mira-Adept-Shower-250x176So you’ve made the choice to splash out, and remodel your bathroom to create that space of leisure and indulgence that you’ve all the time wanted. That is your opportunity to let your creativeness run wild and really remodel your bathroom, even if you don’t have an enormous finances – all you really want is a superb concept!

That could be having a huge nook Jacuzzi bath, along with a shower enclosure, to realize a spa-worthy bathroom that you just’ll stay up for coming dwelling to every night. However, you may wish to make life easier and switch your bathroom into a moist room, with a big stroll-in shower area that will be the ultimate in streamlined showering.

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Or perhaps you’re simply planning to offer your bathroom a revamp, with a whole brand-new bathroom suite in a complicated, modern design that you just’ll adore for years to come. In spite of everything, you use your bathroom each single day, so it deserves to be a room that you simply will be happy with!

Of course, a brand new Mira Shower ought to be an essential part of any main bathroom makeover, and the Mira Adept mixer shower has been specifically designed for these occasions. The sleek, integrated seems of the Mira Adept Shower, for which various matched equipment are also obtainable, will provide the proper of entirety to your cutting-edge bathroom, and the compliments from your house guests will soon begin rolling in!

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New 50 Year Extended White Guarantee for Swish Building Products

May 10th, 2013

swishbannerExclusively for Swish Approved Installers and Commercial Contractors

With the introduction of the Swish sustainable rainwater system it is now possible for a Swish Approved Installer or Commercial Contractor to provide a complete roofline and rainwater installation under the Swish brand.

To make this combination as attractive as possible Swish will extend its new standard guarantee on White roofliner & cladding products, and its standard guarantee on White rainwater products, to 50 Years when these systems are used together on any installation.*

Swish Building Products maintains top points under the Code for Sustainable Homes

Swish Building Products has retained the green standard BES6001 across its roofline range, with a ‘very good’ rating, details of which can be seen at the Green Book Live website. This delivers instant point wins to house builders under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

In retaining its ‘very good’ rating across its PVC fascia, soffit, cladding and window board ranges, Swish is able to offer developers access to a product offer that gives them maximum points under the Code (tier level 1). No other cellular PVC manufacturer has achieved this level of certification.

This to date is a unique achievement for a PVC roofline company and means that Swish’s low maintenance range offers the same points as FSC timber under Mat2 and Mat3 of the Code.

BES6001 is a hugely important accreditation – it means developers, social housing providers and merchants can demonstrate responsibility and sustainability in the supply chain.

products-classicalOn the back of this they are able to secure an instant quick win, gaining additional points under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Including an assessment of organisational governance, supply chain management and social and environmental impact, the new standard was written into the Code for Sustainable Homes in late 2010. Swish Building Products became one of a handful of building product manufacturers to secure the accreditation last year.

BES6001 ‘pulls’ together a number of other standards to demonstrate a commitment to responsible sourcing of materials. Swish Building Products only secured the new standard after previously securing the quality management standard ISO9001, the environmental management standard ISO14001 and occupational health and safety OHSAS18001.

Swish also had to demonstrate that it had policies and management systems in place to make sure that the raw materials it purchases come from responsibly and sustainably managed sources.

House builders, and particularly those working in the social sector, will not want to lose contracts or miss out on new business, because their sustainability claims don’t stand up to scrutiny. BES6001 and chain of custody forms a critical part in making sure reputations remain intact but moreover that the construction industry and its suppliers move forward together towards a more sustainable future.

Ref: http://www.swishbp.co.uk/

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SAINT-GOBAIN SYSTEMS MAKE THE GRADE ON LISTED BUILDINGS

May 3rd, 2013

Tasks involving listed buildings or being carried out in conservation areas invariably dictate the usage of cast-iron rainwater systems to keep up architectural integrity and constructing aesthetics.

The Classical range from Saint-Gobain Pipelines encompasses eight gutter profiles which makes it suitable for a large range of architectural intervals and styles whilst combining vital advantages to the installer when it comes to pace and ease of installation.

sites_008 (1)A factor continuously encountered in conversion or restoration tasks is the need to cope with increased stream rates from steep pitched roofs. Saint-Gobain’s Classical Express range encompasses a true half-spherical gutter profile which might deal with significantly larger circulate charges than conventional half-round gutters.

The next is a abstract of some latest projects the place Saint-Gobain Classical rainwater systems have been laid out in restoration and conversion projects.

The Gunnerys, Tarporley, Cheshire

The Gunnerys is a mixed use challenge involving restoration, refurbishment and one new-construct aspect taking place in a conservation area. It includes an previous bakery being transformed into office models, a delicatessen dating again to 1820, cottages, a mill home and granary in a mixture of sandstone and reclaimed brick. With the conservation area location dictating the use of cast-iron methods, Cheshire-based mostly developer Matrec Ltd chosen the Classical range from Saint-Gobain as offering probably the most cost-efficient solution. The specification known as for a mix or 4in and 6in gutters and downpipes.

Springfield Mill, Sandiacre, Derbyshire

A Grade II listed constructing, Springfield Mill is being transformed into residences by contractor Jessops. Guttering specialists Roweaver selected Saint-Gobain’s Classical Plus range for its advantages of velocity on site: Classical Plus has a manufacturing facility-applied completed coating and options the Classical system’s unique jointing clip for fast installation. To ensure a first-class match of guttering to the constructing’s turrets, Roweaver fashioned correct templates to allow Saint-Gobain to produce special tailor-made radius gutters.

Spelbrook Barn, Bishops Stortford, Cambridgeshire

Carried out by CDW manufacture, this challenge entails the conversion of an historic barn and steady blocks into a private dwelling. Due to the historic significance of the buildings, all work on the mission must be carried out under the supervision of a neighborhood conservation officer, who specified the use of forged-iron rainwater systems.

dscf0351With giant areas of steep pitched roofing, volume of drainage was a factor that also wanted to be taken into consideration on this project. The Classical Express Plus 125mm gutter with 75mm downpipe specified is able to coping with stream charges of 1.5L per minute and the factory-applied paint finish diminished the whole set up time.

Old Woodlands House, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Oxfordshire

Though not a listed constructing, Previous Woodlands Home is a traditionally-built property in an Oxfordshire village setting which required alternative of the unique solid-iron gutters and down pipes. The precise requirement was for a deep ogee which was met by the Classical Type 46 profile. On this occasion, the customer also wanted some great benefits of the Classical Plus pre-painted option which was produced by Saint-Gobain as a special order.

Pulford Barns, Chester

This 16-barn conversion mission was carried out by specialist developer Delamore Developments of Chester, a company that routinely specifies solid-iron rainwater methods on tasks of this type. Classical Express was specified for its 125mm true half-round gutter with increased flow rates to cope with rainwater discharge from the barns’ extensive pitched roofs.

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