INDUSTRY NEWS: DON’T LET
RUSTY RUIN YOUR RENDER!
Building regulations outlined
by NHBC and LABC only
advocate the use of austenitic
stainless steel or PVCu beads
in all external rendering
applications, anywhere in the
UK. Galvanised steel beads
are no longer approved for
external rendering in any
i-Jump is Mansfield’s popular SterlingOSB Zero as one of its trampoline park frequented most unique features. With its by great numbers of high adrenaline atmosphere Simpson Strong-Tie Sales
ecstatic children and their i-Jump has benefitted greatly Director Jon Head explains:
accompanying guardians. from the use of a material “We only recommend the
When designing the interior, that Stephi has described use of stainless steel or
i-Jump needed to create a as “totally self sufficient and PVCu products for external
practical and easily managed effective”. applications. Galvanised steel
space while still being fun.
In order to achieve this,
i-Jump has covered the walls
using Norbord’s revered
SterlingOSB Zero. It is the UK’s
only manufactured OSB that
doesn’t contain any added
formaldehyde making this an
ideal choice for somewhere
like i-Jump. Stephi Grayson
Now that the decoration
itself is completed Stephi,
her colleagues and all their
situation.
beads should not be used
externally, unless secondary
protection against corrosion is
the degradation of the bead
and possible cracking in the
render.
Simply put, galvanised steel in
external rendering may rust,
which will reduce the lifespan
of your work and can be costly
to put right. But the good news
is it’s easily avoided.
For rendering and plastering
made simple, download
provided. the Simpson Strong-Tie
simply enjoy the inviting Although it’s generally known for its corrosion-resistant packed with handy tips and
appearance of the park without having to worry about properties, galvanised steel degradation and upkeep. can react with the chemical
enthusiastic customers can
For further information,
iJump’s Operations Manager call 01786 812 921 or visit
has described the versatility of www.norbord.co.uk
components in render, which
will lead to quality issues,
from unsightly rust stains, to
THE VERSATILITY OF STERLINGOSB
ZERO TRANSFORMS I-JUMP TRAMPOLINE
2020 catalogue which is
installation guidance… and
make sure you stay away from
Rusty!
For further information or
to download our 2020 catalogue,
visit www.strongtie.co.uk.
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