EDITOR’S CHOICE
New ‘dual-faced’ Burwell Gault brick
Refurbing or restoring a building -
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Over 5,000 people die in the UK
each year due to asbestos related
diseases. This figure includes joiners,
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Although banned in 1999, asbestos
can be found in the fabric of many
buildings and was thought to be
used in more than 4,000 products,
mixed with other materials, therefore
making it almost impossible to
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present in soils and surrounding
grounds.
Whilst considered harmless if
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surrounding asbestos and asbestos
management means the lives of
tradespeople and building users are
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repairs.
If you don’t manage the asbestos
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Imperial Bricks has launched a
second brick with its new ‘dual-faced’
finish: the Weathered Burwell Gault.
A hard-textured, handmade brick
with some golden buff shades and
some greys, it’s traditionally seen
in Cambridge, Suffolk, and other
Southern counties. Imperial’s new
brick is already in high demand.
“While every face of a standard brick
can be used to create a brickwork
pattern or bond, they usually have
the same texture and finish,” adds
Jason Hughes, Managing Director
of Imperial Bricks. “So, if you want
to use a smoother or ‘facing’ brick
as well as a more weathered option
from the same blend, you have to
order two different product lines –
a ‘standard’ and a ‘weathered’, for
example. Our dual-faced bricks give
you both options, so builders and
developers only have to order one
product line, while merchants require
less stock.
“This brick is the second in our
dual-faced range, with one ‘clean’
face/header and one with heavier
weathering.
Unique variations can be created,
and with both faces and headers of
the brick to choose from, different
bond patterns can be used to make a
project stand out, or match existing
brickwork”, continues Jason.
CE marked and fully frost resistant to
F2 rating, the new Weathered Burwell
Gault is available in traditional 68mm
imperial, as a perfect alternative to
hard-to-source genuine reclaims,
or standard metric sizing for new
builds.
For further details on the dual-faced
bricks, head to
www.imperialbricks.co.uk
and follow @Imperial_Bricks
or call 01952 750816.
NEW SPECIFICATION GUIDE
VEKA UK is on same page as installers, fabricators and specifiers
Industry-leading PVCu systems supplier VEKA
UK has launched a brand new specification
guide providing manufacturers, installers and
specifiers with comprehensive information on
all the products within the VEKA UK portfolio.
System 10
FlushSash
Casement
Window
System 10 | FlushSash Casement Window
Features
Technical Drawing
Maximum sash size
Side hung: 620mm (w) x 1270mm (h)
Outer frames
56mm, 72mm and 84mm outer frames
Mullions
70mm or 95mm mullions
Sash
61mm flush sash
Finishes
For a brand that is world renowned for both
its heritage and its commitment to innovation,
the timing of the launch is particularly apt; it
coincides with the global VEKA Group’s 50th
anniversary, and a cutting edge new
www.veka.co.uk website.
Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains:
“Here at VEKA UK, we know our products
are perfect for every project, because they
are tested to all expected quality and safety
accreditations - but more importantly - they
must meet our own exceptionally high
standards.
“Furthermore, as a customer-centric company,
having the ‘perfect product’ is just one part
of the service; the second part is presenting
all that product information within the ideal
package, and that’s exactly what we’ve done
with both our new specification guide and the
new VEKA website. These resources have
made it even easier to specify our industry-
leading PVCu systems.
“The guide is over 100 pages and contains
everything you need to know about all
systems and products within the VEKA, Halo
78 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk
services), in order to help you specify the perfect
system for your project.
Available in a large assortment of colours and
woodgrain options from the Variations range
and SPECTRAL*
Glazing beads
28mm bevelled
28mm sculptured
32mm bevelled
36mm bevelled
Ancillaries
Frame extensions, cills and weathering trims
Range of coupling options
Range of bay pole options
Thermal performance**
Achieves U-values as low as 1.3 W/m 2 K
using double glazing
Achieves U-values as low as 1.1 W/m 2 K
using triple glazing
Test Results
* SPECTRAL is only available on bevelled or flat
surfaces.
** Figures can vary dependent on specification.
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Window type Max sash sizes
(wxh) Air permeability
Side hung reinforced 620mm x 1270mm Class 4
Water tightness
Class 9A
Resistance to wind Exposure category
A4
1600
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and Imagine brand ranges. From in-depth technical
data, technical drawings, and performance
results, to information about our technical support
services.
“And, for those that prefer a ‘pick and mix’
approach, individual pages can be downloaded
by product through the new veka.co.uk site, so
customers can effectively put together a bespoke
reference guide for their most-used systems.
“The specification guide itself is a joy to read.
I’m really proud of how we’ve managed to fit so
much valuable content into such a clear and
straightforward document. And, I believe the
support that complements the spec guide is
second to none. Our technical team are only a
phone call or an email away and can assist with
CAD design, as well as BIM, and wind load or
energy calculations (to name just a few of our
“The new specification guide comes following
the launch of SPECTRAL; the innovative
ultramatt finish, unveiled at this year’s FIT Show
and shortlisted for ‘Product of the Year’ at the
G19 Awards. This means details can be found
throughout the guide of all systems that can
be specified with the new finish, as well as
full details of SPECTRAL on page 14-15. This
extraordinary product can be used to elevate
the look and even feel of a window or door
frame.
“VEKA UK systems offer immense yet
intelligent choice. In developing the Variations
colour range, we not only focused on getting
the colour and texture of every foil just right,
we also looked at how we could deliver these
choices with swift lead times that work for your
project. It may be a small detail - but one that
means we carry the largest UK stock holding
covering 4000 SKUs.
“The guide’s combination of line drawings,
photographs of products in situ, test reports
and results, alongside foil options, specification
and sizing - with real life case studies - mean
the reader has the information and the
inspiration needed to perfect every project.”
Sign up or log in to download your copy at
veka.co.uk