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NORCROS ADHESIVES HELPS GET LATEST MAGGIE ’ S CENTRE UP AND RUNNING
Norcros Adhesives has been involved in an impressive new-build project at Maggie ’ s Wirral , part of the national network of Maggie ’ s cancer support centres across the UK and online . Maggie ’ s Wirral is located next to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust . Maggie ’ s aims to provide calming and relaxing spaces , as well as therapy for those receiving treatment for cancer , and for their relatives and carers .
As such , the physical design and appearance of their buildings is of key importance to create a welcoming and comforting environment for users of the Centre .
80mm sand and cement screed with underfloor heating , which was broken up into 40 square metre bays in line with the relevant British Standard on heated screeds .
Vacuuming preceded the laying of the screed , and the surface was primed with Norcros Prime Bond , a multipurpose water-based synthetic SBR polymer , applied by roller . The screed was allowed to dry , and was then buttered using a 4.5mm trowel and a heat mat was laid , fully embedded in Norcros Porcelain Grey Rapid , using a 20kg roller .
The main contractor on the project was James Carroll Builders Ltd . of Ruthin , North Wales . Norcros Adhesives were able to assist because of the company ’ s experience of supplying products and expertise for similar projects many times in the past . The technical back-up that Norcros offers , the lifetime guarantee on all its products , and the support available from the sales team on-site really make the difference when it comes to the installation of large format floor tiles .
Tiling started in October 2020 . The project featured a 70 –
Large format 1200 x 1200 x 11mm tiles were laid using Norcros S1 Fibre Reinforced Tile Adhesive in grey , which is a proven adhesive for use especially for large format tiles . Colourmatched grouts and silicone for the seamless expansion joints were specified in accordance with the architect ’ s request .
Norcros Adhesives , Harewood Street , Tunstall , Stoke-on-Trent , Staffs ., ST6 5JZ Tel : 01782 524140 www . norcros-adhesives . com
ENTRIES FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL SCHÜCO EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN
The ninth annual Schüco Excellence Awards will take place this summer , for which project applications are now officially being accepted .
The well-established Schüco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation , run in association with Architecture Today , recognise exceptional projects completed with Schüco systems all over the UK and Ireland . The deadline for entries is 27th April 2022 .
Architectural designer and television presenter , Charlie Luxton will reprise his role as host for the awards event at The Banqueting House in London ’ s Whitehall on Thursday 30th June 2022 .
The Awards receive recognition across the industry , as was demonstrated by the landslide amount of entries for the 2021 Awards , increasing the number of entries for the second year running . Winning entries demonstrate the very best contributions from design and specialist contractor teams , and the Schüco façade , window and door systems used in the project .
Entries are judged on creativity , innovation , technical expertise and collaboration to deliver architectural intent . This year ’ s judges comprise esteemed past judges and previous award winners , including Ingrid Petit , Associate at Feilden Fowles ; Steve Mudie , Partner at Alinea Consulting ; Fiona Scott , Director at Gort Scott ; Carol Patterson , Director at OMA ; Harry Montrésor , Partner at the Montrésor Partnership ; Pankaj Patel , Director at Patel Taylor ; Innes Johnston , Senior Partner at Max Fordham ; and Architecture Today Editor Isabel Allen , who will Chair the judging .
The ten categories for the 2022 Schüco Excellence Awards , which have been updated since last year , are : Commercial and Mixed Use development ; Cultural building ; Education , Health and Leisure building ; Refurbishment and Adaptive Reuse project ; Individual house ; Individual house improvement ; Residential development ; Specialist contractor , Steel project and Sustainability .
Visit the awards platform to enter a project into the Schüco Excellence Awards 2022 : http :// excellence-awards . awardsplatform . com
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