Archetech Issue 50 2020 | Page 11

EDITOR’S CHOICE SIMPSON STRONG-TIE LAUNCHES CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS RANGE Simpson Strong-Tie, leader in engineered structural building solutions, has launched a comprehensive range of connectors and fasteners to serve the growing demand for CLT construction, along with a brand new ‘Connectors & Fasteners for CLT Construction’ catalogue. The CLT product range is backed by a robust distribution system, along with first-rate service, technical support, and training, enabling design flexibility and ensuring projects can be built stronger, faster and more easily than ever. “With over 25 years of designing and manufacturing here in the UK, Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to now offer smart solutions for CLT,” says Jon Head, Sales Director. “We’re looking forward to bringing our product range to this fast-growing sector; particularly our brand new structural angle brackets, hold downs and beam hangers, along with a heavy-duty connector screw and a Quik Drive collated screw system for timber frames.” To learn more about how Simpson Strong-Tie can improve your Cross-Laminated Timber project call 01827 255 600. The new catalogue is now available to download at www.strongtie.co.uk FIRE-RATING FIRST FOR MORLEY GLASS & GLAZING Morley Glass & Glazing has become the first company in the UK to achieve a fire-rating accreditation for its insulated glass units with integral blinds inside. The fire-rated Uni- Blinds sealed units Image: Tomer Kohn with ScreenLine integral blinds inside now comply with the performance criteria set out in the EU 305/2011 Construction Products Regulation, and have been independently verified by TUV UK, a UKAS accredited third party testing house. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass & Glazing said: “There are more than 300 fire-related deaths and more than 200,000 fire alarms raised in the UK every year. With recent highprofile incidents such as Grenfell Tower, it’s more important than ever that the correct building materials are specified. Our sealed units with integral blinds inside are manufactured in the UK using fire safety glass from Pyroguard and can deliver 30 to 120 minutes integrity and insulation fire-resistance.” For more information visit www.morleyglass.co.uk. PAGE 11 - ARCHETECH