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when compared to the leading alternative .
The fixed light combines 6mm outer toughened glass with an 18mm Argon filled cavity using a Warm Edge spacer bar , with 4mm toughened Planitherm Total + inner glass which is designed to be the most energy efficient glass on the UK market .
Hidden beneath this ceramic outer frame is a WarmCore aluminium clad , multi-chambered thermal core which combined with the high performance glass offers impressive U-values of around 1.4W / m ² K .
The new roof light is available in white and anthracite grey internal colours with a black exterior to complement the black , terracotta and dark brown EnviroTiles used in the Celsius Solid Roof system . It ’ s finished off with a discreet black flashing kit which is seamlessly integrated into the roof so it ’ s barely noticeable from an external viewpoint .
Andy Jones , group sales and marketing director , said :
“ Solid roofs are a really popular choice among installers at the moment , particularly for retrofit projects as they are flexible , easy
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to fit and can be incorporated into practically any existing structure in no time at all .
“ As the solid roof market continues to grow we wanted to bring to market a high performance fixed roof light which can help our customers to increase their margins and add more value to their roof sales .
“ Following the huge success of our WarmCore window and door systems , it made complete sense to use this technology to design the new fixed light so our customers know they are getting exceptional thermal performance as standard .
“ Many homeowners are switching to solid tiled roofs to improve the usability of their conservatories , so they can have temperate rooms all year round . However , the market place for fixed roof lights which can be easily incorporated into these roofs is very restricted , so we wanted to design a product which would be straightforward to install and which offers maximum natural light and a clean looking finish .
“ Feedback from our customers shows that most homeowners who have roof lights installed in
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conservatories or extensions never really use them as opening windows because they ’ re out of reach and inconvenient . Realistically , customers install roof windows to add more natural light , not to improve ventilation .
“ You will be amazed by how much more light you can add to a room by removing the open / close mechanism from a roof light and using glass across the whole width and length of the aperture . With our largest 630mm x 1700mm fixed light the visible glass area is increased by more than 100 % compared to the nearest sized competitor ’ s product .
“ We think this is going to be a real game changer for homeowners , helping them to get light and thermally superior living spaces that can be used 365 days a year .”
The new fixed light is available now as an option on any Celsius Solid Roof through Synseal stockists and will be on display at the WarmCore product stand at next month ’ s FIT Show , Stand R15 . To find out more about the Celsius Solid Roof visit www . celsiussolidroof . co . uk
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Modular student housing made in China A ‘ revolutionary ’ brand of student accommodation is due to roll out in Birmingham and Newcastle after launching in Glasgow .
true Student Living will bring a new learning and lifestyle experience to the UK ’ s thriving student scene , and has been designed to provide somewhere to live , study and socialise under one roof .
Launching in Glasgow at the end of last year , with accommodation due to be ready for the September 2017 student intake , true is also planning to roll out in further UK locations .
The new true brand comes from Bricks Capital , an established developer with offices in the UK and Hong Kong , with a proven track record working alongside international brands such as IHG , Hilton and Marriott . Developed using a mixture of funding from the UK
and China , the student accommodation is primarily factory-manufactured in China , ensuring quality control and high speed construction . Completed modules are fully fitted with bathrooms , beds , kitchens and even desks and chairs , before travelling the 6,000 + miles to the UK , and construction time on site is greatly reduced .
The accommodation offers a mixture of shared apartments , and true Club Suites . Rooms will come with features like digital rainforest showers and smart TVs as standard . true students will have access to a cinema / multi-media zone , a festival-themed chill-out area , communal kitchen / dining facilities , a karaoke room , multi-sports court and several flexible work spaces . Residents will also have an onsite fitness gym and wellbeing classes , a café serving protein shakes , smoothies and light bites , motivational talks , guest speaking events , discounts and offers , and access to an exclusive calendar of social events .
https :// www . truestudent . com
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