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Chapter House of St Paul’s Cathedral becomes a more ecologically efficient office
Chapter House is a striking Grade II* Listed
building sitting opposite the iconic St Paul’s
Cathedral. Built between 1712-1714, it was
designed by Christopher Wren and his son.
The building was initially used as lodging for
the Dean and other members of the Chapter.
However, after suffering severe damage during
the Second World War it was renovated in the
1950s into offices, and has since been viewed as
the administrative heart of the Cathedral.
Recently, Chapter House underwent a major
revamp to bring it up to modern and ecological
office standards, whilst retaining key features. A
key requirement was to improve the thermal
insulation throughout the building, retaining the
buildings heat and reducing energy bills.
As a specialist in the design, manufacture and
installation of secondary glazing, Selectaglaze
was specified as its tested products can reduce
heat loss by up to 50%. This can be achieved
by the bespoke fitting of the secondary glazing
alongside the use of high performance seals.
A number of slim line products were used to
suit the various window styles and sizes. These
units were mainly chosen as they are discreet, a
reversible adaptation and are often accepted by
heritage agencies across the UK.
Over 120 units have been installed in six
different colour finishes to match the existing
frames.
Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience
working in buildings of all types. Established in
1966 and Royal Warrant holders since 2004,
Selectaglaze has an extensive range of products
to suit the needs of different buildings.
For further information, literature and test
results, please contact Selectaglaze on
tel: 01727 837271
e-mail: [email protected]
or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.u k
RINNAI WELCOMES ADVENT OF
‘TRANSPARENT’ ENERGY LABELLING
Rinnai, designer and manufacturer of the Infinity range
of continuous flow gas fired water heaters, welcomes the
implementation of the ERP and Energy Labelling Directive on 26
September as its expansive range of water heaters can satisfy a
complete range of load profiles and all units are A RATED.
On 26 September 2015 The Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive, incorporating
Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives for water heaters (Lot 2) comes into force,
meaning that water-heating products sold in the UK will need to meet minimum
energy performance criteria in order to be legally placed on the market, and will
require an energy label.
“The Energy Labelling Directive offers transparency to specifiers, installers and end
users who will now have a clear guide for choosing the most efficient units available,”
says Tony Gittings, Managing Director of Rinnai UK.
“Rinnai now brings to market the most expansive range of A-rated appliances,
that have load profiles suitable for both domestic and commercial projects. Our
appliances range from load profile(s) for small domestic models to XXL sized
commercial units,” says Gittings.
Rinnai is also set up to offer installers expert help with system labelling.
The onus of labelling in this scenario falls on the installer, rather than the
manufacturer, who will be responsible for system labels for those installations
that combine a water heater with renewables, for example.
Rinnai has been working well ahead of the deadline for ERP and took delivery
of its coveted A-rated labels in July. To get to that stage, Rinnai had all its
appliances tested twice. The first test was carried out at the Rinnai headquarters
in Japan, where units underwent rigorous interrogation by the company’s expert
engineers and then again by notified body who awarded the rating.
When these Rinnai water heaters are paired with solar thermal technology and
the latest intelligent controls are used for ultimate renewable heat optimisation,
even higher efficiencies can be achieved, Gittings adds.
Rinnai’s advanced engineering and attention to detail has resulted in the
complete range of Rinnai Infinity water heaters being given the coveted A-rating.
It shows an energy efficient continuous flow gas fired hot water system, whether
teamed with renewables technology or used on its own, actually has a lot to
offer as we move towards the Government’s carbon neutral goals. Rinnai Infinity
units have been developed to exceed all current demands and lead the field in
this respect.
For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com