All Cladding products articles – Page 9

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    What it costs: Rainwater drainage

    2007-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Keeping rainwater off roofs and away from buildings is essential to avoid inevitable damage and exorbitant repair costs. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans considers the costs and options for eaves gutters and rainwater downpipes

  • The museum’s entrance pavilion stands off to one side of the Italianate villa, behind a green veil of patterned glass
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    Veiled in emeralds: Zürich museum

    2007-03-30T00:00:00Z

    This extension to a Zürich museum is a beguiling marriage of romance and modernism

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    Thanks a mullion

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Technal’s structurally glazed curtain walling system has been used for the first time in the UK on the refurbishment of a sixties building at the University of Sunderland.

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    Natural look for rainscreen

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    The Stancliffe Stone Company has launched a rainscreen cladding system featuring natural sandstone panels.

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    Frame-free glazing system

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Glass specialist Schott has extended its range of Pyranova fire-resistant glazing so that glass panels can be butt-jointed without using framing elements.

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    Steel sheet finishes

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Stainless steel maker Ugine & Alz has introduced a range of finishes to the UK.

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    Fire-resistant curtain walling

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Aluminium cladding maker Kawneer has launched a fire-resistant version of its AA100 curtain walling system.

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    Colourful panelling options

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Fibreglass Grating has launched a range of composite, colour-tinted translucent screening and cladding panels.

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    Apartment blocks

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Marley Eternit's fibre-cement rainscreen cladding panels were selected by Heat Architects for the conversion of two 1950s light industrial buildings into apartments.

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    What to remember: Cladding/curtain walling access

    2006-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Access for repair and maintenence must be taken into account when specifying cladding and curtain walling. Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg outlines the considerations

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    What it costs: photovoltaics

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Photovoltaics may help reduce energy costs, as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans looks at the options and whole-life costs of PV systems

  • A rare architectural flourish – the main headquarters has granite entrance cladding. The administration blocks have red brick and buff masonry to differentiate them from the living quarters
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    A 2bn student village in a bullet-proof vest

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    Construction of the first entire garrison to be built in 100 years is being marshalled with the same discipline and tactical precision needed in times of war.

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    What to remember: facades

    2006-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Facades have got so intelligent these days, they can control your building’s airflow, heat transfer, lighting and acoustics. Barbour and Scott Brownrigg explore the options for specifiers

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    Costs: Curtain wallings

    2006-07-07T00:00:00Z

    Curtain walling looks simple, but it’s a complex network of systems and components. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans examines the whole-life costs and performance of all of them

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    Costs: Timber cladding for walls

    2006-03-01T15:38:00Z

    Timber cladding is an attractive and sustainable option for external walls. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans assesses commonly available options and their whole-life costs

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    Costs: Coated steel claddings

    2005-11-02T16:23:00Z

    Coated steel cladding provides a cost-effective weathering envelope for buildings. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans examines the specification options and their whole life costs

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    Costs: Prefabricated structural panels

    2005-07-14T10:26:00Z

    Prefabricated structural panels are increasingly specified as an alternative to traditional site construction. Peter Mayer of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø LifePlans considers the whole-life-cost implications

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    Costs: Stone facades

    2005-03-03T17:40:00Z

    So do you go for natural or reconstructed stone for your stone facade? Which will offer the best whole-life value? Peter Mayer of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Group breaks down the options

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    Lifetimes costs: wall claddings

    2002-06-28T00:00:00Z

    The range of wall claddings available is huge, and in deciding which to specify you must take into account their varying durability and whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Performance Group examines softwood, plastics and high-pressure laminates