Design Buy Build Issue 44 2020 | Page 10

Nigel Deacon inspects overflowing bins adjacent to a property Guide to bin safety distances Ara Construction Landlords have an obligation under the Fire Find the right tiles with Tile Supply Solutions Safety Act to keep tenants safe from fire. Finding the right tiles for your project can be offering an unique service which combines Nigel Deacon, Director of metroSTOR, said: time consuming and an expensive process design and construction.  as every project has its own requirements, Our philosophy is to work in close collaboration “One of the risks frequently identified are unsecured waste and recycling bins. This is because a fire can very easily spread into a dwelling and put lives at risk. “At metroSTOR we work to the Confederation of Fire Protection Associations guidance which suggests a safety distance of the width of the object plus 2.5m from any opening or any point at which fire could enter the building.” needs and timetable. We import to order so whatever type of tile you have in mind we are able to help. At Tile Supply Solutions we act as an extension to your team saving you time and money by providing the perfect tiles for your project with the best price and on time, keeping the project within the budget and timeframe. For nearly two decades we’ve been providing the tiles and stones our clients need Mr Deacon highlighted a London care home as and formed strong partnerships. Your project a prime example of the issue. is our priority and we have your best interest in He said: “In this example this bin should be 3.7m mind at all times. with our clients so that every project provides a distinctive and fresh design with considered originality, incorporating an understanding of the clients preferences in home decor and studying their lifestyle. When choosing construction company our clients are making a decision on who will they be spending several weeks, or even months with. And we are proud not to misplace this trust.  Our site managers work closely with our away from the dwelling and its windows and Find out more and contact us today at openings. It is clearly not the case. Potentially www.tilesupplysolutions.com this could be a fire risk due to the close [email protected] proximity of the windows in this property.” www.linkedin.com/in/siwelch metroSTOR specialise in providing neat and Ara Construction is London leading company customers at all stages of every project in order to minimise disruption and alleviate concerns with the final aim of achieving clients’s goals and desires to the highest possible standard. Phone: 01984 624 555 www.araconstruction.com stylish fire-resistant waste and recycling bin housing units with a variety of cladding options. To find out more visit www.metrostor.net TARGET TIMBER SYSTEMS Traditional Values using Modern Methods of Construction PASSIVHAUS CERTIFIED LOFT LADDER WITH FIRE PROTECTION The Klimatec 160 is a high performance solution for passive and low carbon buildings. Not only does it offer superb thermal insulation and an airtight seal, but it also benefits from 30-minute fire protection. This innovative loft ladder is the latest product in the Premier Loft Ladders range to be certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) for use in passive buildings. It offers very high thermal insulation, achieving a U-value of just 0.34 W/m2K. If you are a Property Developer or Builder looking at Timber Frame structures for Houses and Apartments, or a family looking for their dream Self-build Home Target Timber Systems are here to help. We offer a professional service which includes fully certified design and engineering, supply and erect of factory insulated panels, engineered floor beams and floor deck, roof trusses and bracing along with full chain of custody certification.” It also features a class 4 For further information please contact Gary Gooch or Nick Whittle on 01403 782600 or email [email protected] TTS advert 160x122mm.indd 1 a 30-minute fire rating as standard. Furthermore, the high strength steel ladder features large treads (360mm wide x 120mm deep) with a load rating of 250kg per tread. Therefore, the Klimatec is suitable for use in a wide range of applications.. certified airtight seal. As such, it is extremely effective at keeping the warmth in the building. For more information visit www.premierloftladders.co.uk/klimatec, email us at [email protected] or call us on 0345 9000195 Target Timber Systems Ltd, 29 High Street, Billinghurst, West Sussex RH14 9PP 10 The Klimatec comes with 23/04/2018 12:28