52 | JULY 2022
Products
ULTRAFRAME LAUNCHES FLAT ROOF SYSTEM
Ultraframe has announced the launch of a new Flat Roof system which is the ultimate choice for contemporary flat roof extensions or any style of orangery . The new Flat Roof is fully compatible with Ultraframe ’ s revolutionary hup ! building system which made its debut at the recent FIT Show .
Explaining more about the Clitheroe-based company ’ s latest roofing system , Ultraframe Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ Our new Flat Roof system makes ordering and fitting a flat roof so simple and offers a huge number of benefits vs building a flat roof in the traditional manner . For each roof there is one order with structural calculations , lanterns and skylights included . This not only makes ordering easy , but it also saves our customers the large expense associated with a structural engineer . While the Flat Roof alone is a fantastic system , coupled with our new hup ! building system , it really does offer a fantastic way to build highly energy efficient extensions and orangeries in a fraction of the time of a traditional build .”
The new Ultraframe Flat Roof at a glance :
• One roof , one order with structural calculations , lanterns and skylights included
• Seven soffit and fascia designs including elegant cornices
• BBA approved Ultrapanel technology
• Spans up to 5.6m without steels
• Supports rooflights up to 5.7m x 3m .
• Thermal performance that exceeds Building Regulations – 0.12W /( m ² K )
• Fully insulated ring beam and kerb
• Up to 50 % faster to fit than traditional methods
• Time saving , patented Pitchlock fall system
• Delivered as a flat packed kit with easy-fit soffits and clip-fit panels
Explaining further , Alex said : “ As with all Ultraframe roof systems , the strength of our new Flat Roof is phenomenal , meaning it can span up to 5.6m without steels . This superior strength also means that extra large rooflights up to 5.7m x 3m can be supported . Rooflights of this size bring in an immense amount of natural light to the room below as well as adding an undeniable wow factor .”
Speed of fitting is another huge benefit of the new Flat Roof , with fitting times being slashed by 50 % when compared with a traditional flat roof build . Not only fast , the Ultraframe Flat Roof also offers on-site ease , thanks to its flat packed nature and easy clip components . Finally , as with other roofs in the Ultraframe portfolio , the Flat Roof offers class-leading thermal performance of 0.12W /( m ² K ) that exceeds the upcoming enhanced Building Regulations .
To find out more about the new Ultraframe Flat Roof and its perfect partner , the hup ! building system , visit Ultraframetrade . co . uk
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APERIO ® WIRELESS LOCKS HELP SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY ACHIEVE ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
As the home of the renowned St Andrews Prize for the Environment , the University of St Andrews has sustainability at the heart of its ethos . For student accommodation , university managers sought an energy-efficient access control solution which respected and reflected these principles .
They university chose Aperio ® battery powered electronic escutcheons from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions . Approximately 1,600 doors so far are equipped with electronic access control — without cabling .
The Aperio ® devices integrate fully and work flexibly with both the university ’ s existing central system and their student ID card . University security managers continue to enjoy the efficiency benefits of monitoring and controlling access from a single point and in real time , including for doors in multiple buildings .
Security and energy efficiency
In comparison to a wired access control solution , Aperio ® devices offer significant energy efficiency benefits . Escutcheons are wireless , so can be installed with little energy use and no need for wiring to mains electricity . They consume zero energy when idle and run on standard batteries , consuming little power during operation .
Maintenance involves a change of battery every two years ( approx .); nothing more . Through its entire life-cycle , Aperio ® combines energy efficiency with cost effectiveness : Energy cost savings during operation are estimated to be around 70 % lower than for comparable wired locking *. In doing so , Aperio ® contributes to the university ’ s sustainability goals .
Aperio ® locks ’ online integration with St Andrews ’ central management system has improved access for all building users . “ Aperio ® interfaces with our central access control system , which gives us central management and control ,” says Pauline Brown , Associate Chief Information Officer at University of St Andrews . “ We get 24 / 7 monitoring and reporting when required .”
Student ID is also combined with the room entry credential , which saves issuing two cards . Staff and maintenance teams can have access rights issued or changed with a couple of clicks in the system . The whole experience is streamlined .
The Aperio ® advantage
Battery powered Aperio ® cylinders , escutcheons , handles and locks can be fitted as a new access control system or extend an existing installation by linking new doors to the same system wirelessly . There ’ s no need for staff to change their credentials , nor for anyone to carry more than one card or fob .
Aperio ® is built to work seamlessly within almost every building system , from over 100 different manufacturers and counting . One control panel manages everything .
Installation is quick , because there ’ s no cabling around the door , no invasive building work , and no need to change door hardware . Aperio ® devices fit almost any opening or security level , wood , glass or aluminium doors , from fire and escape doors to meeting rooms , labs and offices .
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