Design Buy Build Issue 29 2017 | Page 37

Coatings, Sealants & Paints No Grout – No Mould – No Tiles! Introducing NoTile™ from Composite Fibreglass Mouldings Ltd; a glassfibre hygienic tile panel, used as an alternative to traditional ceramic tiles. The panels incorporate an antimicrobial, Biomaster, www.biomasteradditives. co.uk, in the surface layer that is effective against harmful bacteria including MRSA, E-COLI, SALMONELLA and ASPERGILLUS NIGER (BLACK MOULD). Applied in large sheets with a grab adhesive, they are quick and easy to install with very low maintenance thereafter. Currently available in seven decorative styles. White is held in stock but any standard RAL colour can be achieved. Ancon further extends its ST1 wall tie range for super-insulated high-rise buildings We supply (and are spec- ified in) many hospitals, care homes, prisons, hotels, restaurant chains, supermar- ket chains, private homes, education and leisure facilities. The tiles are used in kitchens, showers, wet- rooms, bathrooms, toilets and any area where hygiene is paramount. Now available in lengths of 325mm and 350mm, the Ancon ST1 wall tie range has been extended to suit high- rise masonry buildings with insulated cavities up to 225mm wide. NoTile™ panels create clean, safe and hygienic environ- ments. This development demonstrates that Ancon continues to lead the field in masonry fixings, with the ST1 being the only heavy duty wall www.compositesfm.com Comparatively a more cost effective and efficient prod- uct to standard ceramic tiles. tie on the market suitable for these super-insulated cavities. These new longer lengths also feature a maximum design cavity embedment guide at each end to aid installation. www.ancon.co.uk [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 114 275 5224 Fax: +44 (0) 114 276 8543 Graphenstone Paints & Coatings With Graphene Graphenstone; the first global manufacturer of 100% natural coatings containing pure carbon graphene nano-technology. The inclusion of graphene, the strongest known material, enhances durability, strength and elasticity. Products from the tremco illbruck range ensure leak-free facades Key Features; • 0% VOC's, biocides, or plasticisers • Cradle to Cradle Gold certified • Savings in costs and manpower • Pure Lime Base ensures highest quality • Graphene fibres act as a supporting mesh at the molecular level • High Co2 capture, anti-bacterial, reduces cracking The porous nature of Graphenstone coatings ensures that walls still breathe, preventing mould and moisture build up, creating safe and healthy environments. Available in over 30 countries, now in UK www.graphenstone.co.uk [email protected] UNLEASH YOUR BOHEMIAN SIDE WITH OSMO Since summer 2014, Osmo UK has been proudly partnered with rustic European oak flooring specialists, ESCO. Those looking for a smooth and alive rustic floor need to look no further than the Bohemian range. The combination of ESCO’s special rustic wood style and Osmo’s smooth finish makes it one of the most popular flooring choices in the range. Available in eight colour options, including Cognac, Natural white to Stone Grey, this stylish flooring will suit any interior scheme. For more information and to full the whole Osmo ESCO range, please visit www.osmouk.com and www.escogroup.cz/en 37 Designed by Stirling Prize winning architectural practice, Hodder+Partners, Cambridge Street is a development of 282 residential apartments within two towers, of 29 and 22 storeys, in a prime location in the centre of Manchester. The elevations of the buildings are complex and Astley Facades turned to tremco illbruck to provide waterproofing solutions for window and other junctions. Careful detailing around the windows was crucial; the tremco illbruck specialists worked with both Astley Facades and main contractor, Renaker Build, to supply a range of compatible products in order to create a seal between the high- performance Velfac windows and the sheathing board. www.tremco-illbruck.co.uk.