MODERN BARN CONVERSION GIVES LISTED
STONE RUINS A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
The historic listed ruins of a former farm
estate property, dating back to the 19th
century, required sympathetic repair whilst
ensuring minimal disruption to the already
fragile structure. These partially collapsed
rubble stone walls had suffered from years of
weathering and deterioration but were now to
be incorporated into the annexe of a modern
farm conversion.
Flexible HeliBars were used to stabilise the
ruins as they offered the ideal solution due
to the irregularities in the direction of the
mortar beds. HeliBars were also suitable for
reinforcing the chimney breasts and fireplaces
which were important features to be retained
from the previous split-level property the ruins
once were.
Once the concealed installation was complete,
the ruins were fully stabilised and reinforced.
The original materials were retained, structural
integrity restored and the ancient walls could
now be incorporated into the new annexe.
Helifix
Tel. 020 8735 5200
email : [email protected]
Web. www.helifix.co.uk
ANCON OFFERING ENHANCED NON-COMBUSTIBLE
BALCONY CONNECTOR RANGE
Ancon is leading the way in developing solutions to meet the
Government’s tough new fire safety requirements for buildings,
with the launch of an upgraded range of non-combustible
insulated balcony connectors.
The development follows news that the existing 18 metres height
limit for combustible materials in high rise multi-occupancy
buildings is to be further reduced to 11 metres, extending the
scope of the regulations to buildings over 4-storeys and affecting
the vast majority of new flats, hospitals, residential care premises
and student accommodation. This has again increased the focus on
fire safety with contractors and developers looking to future-proof
their buildings.
Ancon’s insulated balcony connectors have been re-engineered
and now feature non-combustible mineral wool insulation and
improved fire-rated thermal pads to maintain their impressive
thermal insulation properties and provide the required A1/A2
reaction to fire rating.
balconies to a structural steel frame, and Ancon STC for steel to
concrete fixing.
Ancon Isotec, which features high grade 100% non-combustible
mineral wool enclosed in a protective stainless-steel U-shaped
profile, carries Class A1 fire rating – the highest level of fire safety
performance.
As well as complying with the combustibility requirements in
the current Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 for wall
components in high-rise residential buildings over 18 metres in
height, the Ancon connectors provide contractors with a fire-safe
solution for all multi-occupancy buildings, regardless of height. Ancon STS, for steel to steel applications, and Ancon STC, a two-part
connector used for fixing large cantilever steel balconies to concrete
floor slab, are both A1/A2 rated. Like Isotec, both now fully comply
with the new regulations.
Connectors are available in a range of types, including Ancon Isotec
for concrete to concrete applications, Ancon STS for anchoring steel For further information or advice contact Ancon’s Technical Team
on 01142755224 or email [email protected].