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Designed to cut installation time and costs, the latest Harmer roof outlet range from Alumasc offers metal and insulated rainwater outlets for all types of flat roof, including low pitch industrial roofing and those carrying vehicular traffic. Cast in a light-weight aluminium alloy, for optimum ease of movement to and from site, the range will last the lifetime of the building according to the manufacturers. The alloy is suitable for many types of lightweight roof decks and it is stronger and less brittle than cast iron, and said to be resistant to corrosion

Barony Gate, a new housing development close to Glasgow city centre is combining traditional building skills with modern technology by using Alumasc render. The buildings were primarily finished in Alumasc's M.R.S5 dashing render, a tough, hard wearing and long-lasting traditional product that the manufacturer claims said to be ideally suited to developments of this type. The developers chose to be bold and opted for Alumasc's Silkolitt special lightweight render in a bright shade of blue for a number of the panels. Silkolitt is a resin based coating with an attractive 'rolled' texture and high level water-repellent qualities combined with high water-vapour permeability. This development in the Anniesland district is a new mixed housing project by local developer Mactaggart and Mickel. These developers turned to Alumasc, said to be a market leading exterior building specialist, to supply an external weatherproof coating capable of withstanding the extremes of the Scottish climate. Alumasc maintains that these strongly contrasting panels provide a harmonious and visually pleasing continuity throughout the development, and that they appropriately bring a sense of sophistication and individuality to each of the buildings. Moreover, it claims, it results in a housing project of considerable architectural merit in a part of Glasgow that is seen as a desirable place to live.

Barony Gate, a new housing development close to Glasgow city centre is combining traditional building skills with modern technology by using Alumasc render. The buildings were primarily finished in Alumasc's M.R.S5 dashing render, a tough, hard wearing and long-lasting traditional product that the manufacturer claims said to be ideally suited to developments of this type. The developers chose to be bold and opted for Alumasc's Silkolitt special lightweight render in a bright shade of blue for a number of the panels. Silkolitt is a resin based coating with an attractive 'rolled' texture and high level water-repellent qualities combined with high water-vapour permeability. This development in the Anniesland district is a new mixed housing project by local developer Mactaggart and Mickel. These developers turned to Alumasc, said to be a market leading exterior building specialist, to supply an external weatherproof coating capable of withstanding the extremes of the Scottish climate. Alumasc maintains that these strongly contrasting panels provide a harmonious and visually pleasing continuity throughout the development, and that they appropriately bring a sense of sophistication and individuality to each of the buildings. Moreover, it claims, it results in a housing project of considerable architectural merit in a part of Glasgow that is seen as a desirable place to live.

Alumasc has produced an updated technical brochure covering every aspect of green roof installation.From low maintenance, extensively planted landscapes using ground-covering sedums, grasses and herbs, to fully-fledged roof gardens, with walkways, lawns, shrubs and trees, there is said to be a solution here for every situation. Flat or pitched, newbuild or existing, Alumasc can advise and manage all stages of a projec

Alumasc has produced an updated technical brochure covering every aspect of green roof installation.From low maintenance, extensively planted landscapes using ground-covering sedums, grasses and herbs, to fully-fledged roof gardens, with walkways, lawns, shrubs and trees, there is said to be a solution here for every situation. Flat or pitched, newbuild or existing, Alumasc can advise and manage all stages of a projec

An extensive refurbishment programme to improve ageing flats on the Tarling Estate in London's Tower Hamlets has benefitted from facade systems develop by Alumasc. The brick-built properties were overclad with Swisslab, the company's traditional insulated render system, which provides good levels of insulation. 50mm phenolic insulation was used which was then rendered, partly with Alumasc's M.R.S7 dashing render, partly with M.R.S4 plain polymer, and was then finished with the company's specialist M.R.6 masonry paint.

A standing seam metal roofing system from Alumasc has been applied to a village hall in Warwickshire. The Armaseam product is produced in two standard widths and in copper, zinc, stainless steel or aluminium. It uses no penetrative fixings with the panels are roll formed from a strip coil to any length and then mechanically seamed onto secret fixed clips to eliminate end laps.

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Of particular benefit to listed and heritage buildings, the new Pre-Finished Heritage Cast Iron range of rainwater goods has been launched by Alumasc. The range is specifically aimed at projects where rainwater solutions are crucial. Aside from being factory applied with a three-coat finish which helps eliminate the need for on-site painting, the range boasts no "awkward wall-hugging bends and backs of downpipes, no multiple coasts, no bad weather hold ups, just a quick and easy installation that will cut the cost of scaffold hire" according to the line's manufacturer. The range comes in a choice of traditional styles to facilitate easy matching with existing rainwater goods. It includes half round ogee, beaded half-round and moulded gutters, and round, square or rectangular downpipes with original socket joints which should ensure that "every demand for an authentic and attractive system can easil;y be met.

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Of particular benefit to listed and heritage buildings, the new Pre-Finished Heritage Cast Iron range of rainwater goods has been launched by Alumasc. The range is specifically aimed at projects where rainwater solutions are crucial. Aside from being factory applied with a three-coat finish which helps eliminate the need for on-site painting, the range boasts no "awkward wall-hugging bends and backs of downpipes, no multiple coasts, no bad weather hold ups, just a quick and easy installation that will cut the cost of scaffold hire" according to the line's manufacturer. The range comes in a choice of traditional styles to facilitate easy matching with existing rainwater goods. It includes half round ogee, beaded half-round and moulded gutters, and round, square or rectangular downpipes with original socket joints which should ensure that "every demand for an authentic and attractive system can easil;y be met.

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Situated at the Building Research Establishment's Innovation Park in Watford, the Osborne Demonstration House features MR ST Renders from Alumasc. The company's MR ST Silkolitt render was installed, providing insulation u-values of 0.15W/m?K, fire resistance, vapour permeability, and self cleansing properties.

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To provide an integrated roof solution, Armaseam standing seam roofing, ZinCo Green Roof technology, and Skyline Fascia/Soffits have been supplied by Alumasc for the roof of the Sixth Form and Gymnasium Block at St Martin in the Fields girls school. The standing seam profiled sheet acts as the waterproofing substrate beneath the ZinCo green roof. A covering is produced with no penetrative fixings or vulnerable joints.

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Heritage Cast Aluminium gutters and downpipes from Alumasc, along with the Skyline Fascia Soffit system, have been used on three Victorian buildings in Bristol. The rainwater system was selected to achieve a cast iron texture and appearance with the BBA approved powder coating ensuring low maintenance. A choice of fixing methods was used, including fascia and drive-in brackets.

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Providing a striking roofing solution, Armaseam standing seam roofing from Alumasc has been employed on the accommodation blocks at Limerick University's Thormond student village, Ireland. The raised standing seam roof features an anti-drumming mat, ensuring peace for the residents even during the worst hailstorms, the company claims. Alumasc also supplied a rainwater system for the project.

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When Imperial College London added a new sports centre to its campus, MR Swistherm by Alumasc was specified as the fa?ade system. Some 140mm of the Swistherm mineral wool insulation system was installed and extra strips of insulation were incorporated to create feature bands on the walls. MR ST Silkolitt silicone render was applied to enhance water shedding capability and resistance to surface dirt.

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Installed at a coffee shop at Drummore is a ZinCo green roof system from Alumasc. It was specified to meet planning authorisation for the area. The roof build-up consists of a Derbigum warm roof construction with a root resistant cap sheet, overlaid with SSM45 Moisture Mat, Floradrain FD40 drainage board, a filter sheet and a roof substrate to support the vegetation.

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Alumasc Applied to an apartment development in Swansea is Alumasc MR Swisrail, the new External Wall insulation system engineered for framed steel and timber framed structures. The product met the specifications of the project, including thermal performance and weather protection. Based on a network of rails and channels, it incorporates a 25mm drained cavity, providing a seamless fa?ade that satisfies Building Regulations and NHBC requirements for a drained cavity.

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Four projects using Alumasc roofing solutions have won first and second prizes at the 2006 Flat Roofing Alliance (FRA) Awards. The community green roof at North Harringay Primary School in London won first prize in the category for Refurbishment - Best Project. It involved the creation of a garden on the roof of the school gymnasium.

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Hydrotech from Alumasc is waterproofing some 5000m? of podium areas and roofs at Marks and Spencers new HQ in Paddington Basin. The product is a lightweight, self healing monolithic membrane made of modified bitumen, synthetic rubbers and antioxidants combined with reinforcement. The system has low temperature flexibility and is water resistant.

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Providing the fa?ade for the Unicorn Theatre in London, Alumasc installed its M.R. Swistherm External Wall Insulation system. The product was specified as the grey and white finish complemented the surrounding architecture. The system is surfaced with lightweight silicone renders from the company's MR ST range. The render used provides high water resistance without a build up of material.

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Complemented by Skyline fascia soffits and Alumasc rainwater products, St Radigunds community centre in Dover has been fitted with an Armaseam roof. The barrel vault roof features stucco embossed profiles with green eaves details to contrast with timber cladding. Bullnose fascias coated in green pvdf give the appearance of weathered copper. Armaseam's versatility means it is suitable for low pitches of down to 1.5?. Based on the principle of zip-up roofing, the product requires no penetrative fixings. The panels are roll formed from continuous strip coil to any required length and then seamed together onto concealed clips.

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Built on the top of North Harringay Primary School gym, a roof garden has been construsted using ZinCo green roof technology from Alumasc. A Derbigum anti-root overlay of the existing asphalt was specified. The green roof layers consist of a SSM45 Moisture Mat, a FD25 Drainage Layer with SF filter sheet attached, and Zincolit substrate mixed in with local top soil.

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Built to a high specification near to the Houses of Parliament, a development of luxury apartments by Berkeley Homes features Architectural Rainwater Systems from Alumasc. Guardian aluminium security pipes were fitted to the front elevation and used in conjuction with GX Gutters and Skyline Coping. Flushjoint, a range of circular, square and rectangular rainwater pipes, were used with Harmer roof outlets on the rear of the building. Guardian is a flush fitting architectural feature downpipe for security environments. Designed to be impossible to climb and resistant to high impact damage, it does not need sockets or pipe clips. The GX gutters are robust, fully engineered, pressed aluminium box gutters, available in three profiles. The systems are designed for wet-joining on site and are suited to applications where maximum capacity is required.

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To address the problem of a deteriorating barrel vault roof and associated flat roofs, Cumberland School in the London area of Canning Town now features the Derbigum waterproofing system from Alumasc Exterior Building Products. This system incorporates enhanced performance properties such as increased flexibility, stronger reinforcement, and an improved fire rating. Almost 1700m? of the product was installed on the school, over Alumasc?s Hi Ten vapour control layer, Korklite Plus insulation and specially 'scored' polyurethane to accommodate the curved roof. While it needs no surface finish, Derbigum may be painted and can be specified with one of five mineral facings.

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Designed to provide high capacity drainage, Alumasc has introduced a sixth Aqualine extruded gutter profile. The Aqualine Deep Run gutter has concealed site fixings and ?virtually invisible? joints. It is designed to allow for movement at joints to compensate for linear expansion and movement in the building.

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To provide natural lighting for non-domestic buildings, Alumasc has launched a new daylight systems range of rooflights, skylights and interlocking glazing. Two types of dome or pyramid rooflight are available, while the Skylight glazing systems can be linked in many configurations.

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Specifically engineered for framed steel structures, Alumasc has launched M.R. Swissrail, a wall system using EWI (External Wall Insulation). Incorporating an integral 25mm drained airspace, the system provides a seamless insulated fa?ade.

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Claimed to offer all the attributes of a traditional rainwater system, along with modern benefits, Alumasc has introduced the Heritage Cast Aluminium range. The corrosion resistant gutters, pipes and fittings, available in 16 colours, are designed to echo the appearance of cast iron and is offered in mill finish or with the Raincote polyester powder coated finish.

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Replacing a flat roof at The Borough Council of King?s Lynn & West Norfolk, Derbigum ? Alumasc?s roofing and waterproofing system ? has been employed at the site. Derbigum is a 4mm dual-reinforced TPO modified bitumen membrane that is polyester and glass fibre reinforced to provide resistance to tear and puncture.

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