Pro Installer December 2014 - Issue 21 | Page 34

34 DECEMBER 2014 PRO INSTALLER PRO PRODUCTS www.proinstaller.co.uk REVAMPed ROOFLINE & RAINWATER PRODUCTS Roofline and rainwater products from Swish Building Products have been specified by Broadacres Housing Association for installation on over 350 homes. Black half-round gutters and round downpipes are being supplied alongside white fascias and soffits through local stockist, Quay Plastics to contractor and installer, Newlife Windows. This is the first time that the low maintenance building product manufacturer will be supplying the North Yorkshire-based housing association with components from its sus- tainable rainwater range. Broadacres wished to align the rainwater system with the roofline supplier; the Swish products proved to be the best value, high quality option. The housing association conducts value for money reviews on its technical specifications prior to tendering for all planned maintenance projects. “Historically these roofline and rainwater components have been on a 30 year replacement programme, how- ever, this may be reviewed going forward due to the increased life expectancy of new generation PVCu products,” comments Ian Pollitt, quantity surveyor for Broadacres Housing Association. “We also pick up prospective replacement jobs following stock condition surveys carried out by our Technical Services team. In most instances, the new roofline and rainwater systems are replacing existing PVC products but on this year’s replacement programme there are 13 properties with timber fascias.” Forming part of an annual replacement programme, 191 properties were completed under phase one; a further 161 will be upgraded during phase two which began in October and will continue into the New Year. Fascias and soffits are replaced on all elevations of the properties while rainwater goods are only replaced if required. Solar technology for conservatories Sealant Classics Gets A Make Over SiestaT is the all-round solution for conservatories, offering total solar control to all sections of the conservatory. The new sealed unit developed at Cornwall Glass, gives an all over neutral tint across the whole conservatory providing a higher aesthetic appeal to the finished conservatory. The Geocel Trade Mate range contains some of the most popular and best trusted sealants for today’s professional tradesmen. Now the range has been given a makeover, with new packaging that makes it easy to chose the right product for the job every time. The double glazed sealed unit provides outstanding performance: Light Transmission 53% G Value 0.29 U Value 1.0W/ (m2k) 90% Argon 16mm Cornwall Glass recognised the demand for a neutral, all over tinted glass that provides total soar control throughout the conservatory. The strength of the heat from the sun that penetrates the sides of the conservatory proved the importance for all over protection to create an idyllic and comfortable sun room. The neutral tint of the glass also compliments existing buildings and surroundings. SiestaT is now available across the Cornwall Glass Group from all 15 glass centres situated throughout the South West. Please contact our sales to find out more about the sealed units or to request a sample. Geocel has formulated the Trade Mate’s range of sealants and adhesives specifically for the professional tradesman with a product for almost any roofing, decorating, glazing or plumbing application. The range has been updated with smart new packaging and point of sale material, to make selection easier. Clear symbols make it easy to spot which products can be used where and the new packaging illustrates each product’s key properties; overpaintability, permanent flexibility, and acoustic rating for instance. Since its launch in the 1980s, the Trade Mate range has become the most comprehensive on the market; the perfect products for the professional tradesmen to keep in the back of the van. Each of the sixteen sealants, adhesives and sundries in the Geocel Trade Mate range are designed for a specific purpose making them the reliable and a trouble-free choice for tradesmen everywhere. Geocel has become the trusted name for sealants, adhesive and building chemicals for the modern building professional. Strategic partner of Dow Corning and Dow Chemicals, Geocel sets the standard with a broad and comprehensive product range backed with technical expertise and an extensive product innovation programme. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sherwin-Williams Company. For more information visit www.geocel.co.uk