Archetech Issue 37 2018 | Page 12

CONNECTING CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER  To support the growing use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the UK and Europe, leading connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has released an updated version of its ‘Connectors for CLT’ catalogue. Featuring a host of new products including heavy duty angle brackets, hold-down connectors and structural screws, this edition represents a complete set of solutions for the assembly of CLT buildings, as well as steel and chemical mortar products designed specifically to connect the entire structure to concrete. Sales Director, Jon Head explains: “We have drawn together a huge variety of products from across our European operations to produce a comprehensive range of performance tested connectors and fasteners to enable CLT constructions from floor to ceiling – the CLT designer need look nowhere else”. To further support the design and construction of CLT structures, Simpson Strong-Tie also has a team of engineers based at its manufacturing plant in Tamworth, offering technical support and assistance. The new brochure can be downloaded from the Simpson Strong-Tie UK website. Strongtie.co.uk Talk to us about the water efficient JETS™ vacuum toilet system, which helped the multi award winning Bloomberg European HQ become the world’s most sustainable office building. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by BREEAM! Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01725 513264 Website: www.ottervacuum.co.uk Call us Learn more 01296 481220 Eland Cables has become the UK’s first company to be awarded BSI’s Cable Batch Verification Kitemark™. To mark this achievement we have launched Veriflex our own brand of cables. osmouk.com YOUR OWN TRULY BESPOKE FLOOR NEW BROCHURE OUT NOW! including the new Harfa Vintage! ESCO FLOORING: Highest quality european oak flooring To find out more about the Kitemark™ or Veriflex please contact us: ü | ü | ü | ü | ü CUSTOM-MADE NATURAL POLYX-OIL TREATMENT DURABLE YOUR STYLE