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Promfire composite panels from Arcelor Construction were specified for their fire resistance and face-lifting capabilities at Wembley Retail Park. Situated directly opposite the new critically acclaimed national stadium the retail park has been remodelled by developer The Junction Limited Partnership as part of a masterpaln to regenerate this part of north west London.

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A box profiled insulated wall cladding system, called KS1000 FC Five Crown, has been launched by Kingspan Insulated Panels. It was developed in response to demand for a regular repeating profile in order to offer designers and property owners a metal cladding system that can be laid horizontally or vertically and can be used where planning constraints require the profile to match adjacent building. The box appearance contrasts or compliments the existing range of Kingspan profiles.

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For a heat exchanger that offers high condensing performance, low maintenance, durability and efficiencies of up to 110% (net calorific value), the GB162 from Buderus is an ideal solution. It is constructed from lightweight cast aluminium silicate and finned for maximum surface area. It incorporates a twisted flow channel which creates a micro-turbulence and brings more water into contact with the heating surface to ensure optimum heat transfer. The outer surface of the exchanger is treated using plasma polymerisation which helps to prolong its lifespan by preventing dust and particles from combustion sticking to it, making it self-cleaning. This reduces the need for cleaning and maintenance. It can modulate to just 19kW of total output to precisely meet the heat demand.

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Over 1800m of Knauf Insulation's Kalzip Roll was used to insulate a wing-like roof on the terminal building at Farnborough Airport, Hampshire. Made from glass mineral wool, Kalzip Roll is said to be light, flexible, easy to handle, cut and install. It is ideal for use within curved envelopes, in complex shapes and around fixings and services.

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The XLF100HLV low voltage fan from Manrose comes with an integral humidity sensor and a three year warranty. The unit is powered by a standard transformer which can be wired up to eight metres away, in the loft space or outside the room, making it ideal for us in splash areas. The humidity control can be adjusted between 40% and 95% Relative Humidity

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Underfloor heating systems throughout the converted Old Llys Maldwyn Hospital at Caersws was supplied by Even-Heat. Each of the 34 bungalows and apartments within the programme will have its own heat pump unit linked to a dedicated 100m bore hole. The versatility of this 'green' low carbon solution makes it possible to integrate the heating into all types of floor construction, including wooden suspended floors often found in older buildings. Each Even-Heat manifold is connected to an 8kW heat pump unit. A water-glycol mixture is pumped through pipework in the boreholes drawing natural heat into the system from deep below the ground surface.

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For a heating and cooling system at a Pembrokeshire coAstal hotel that not only gave good performance, but also didn't disturb guests, a Unico System heat pump mini-duct system was specified. The pumps use the inverter-driven technology that are claimed to achieve an energy-efficient heat transfer to the air supply.

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Condensing combi boilers from Ferroli's Optimax range have been chosen for a multi-million pound development in Plymouth combining rental, shared ownership and privately-owned properties. The boiler modulates its output up to 25kW to the central heating circuit, and automatically switches to 29kW for heating hot water which allows it to produce up to 12 litres/min of domestic hot water at 35?C rise. The Optimax combis are compact and able to fit on most outside walls of smaller kitchens.

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Heating systems from Stockport, Cheshire based Nordair-Niche have been keeping internal temperatures at a comfortable 20?C in the recemtly redesigned Norwich International Airport terminal. The construction work on the terminal updates the 20-year old building, whose heating system had virtually reached the end of its life. The low pressure hot water system was stripped out and replaced by three Nordair Niche combined heating and ventilation units. The units have a heat recovery system that recovers 60-70% of the heat from exhaust air and return it back to the building via the air supply. A heat recovery system incorporates a cross-plate heat exchanger and the gas fired heaters are fitted with modulating burners.

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upplier of heating services to churches, schools and other public buildings, Drugasar, has teamed up with the carbon offsetting body mycarbondebt.com to offer all new customers the opportunity to make their contribution to help reduce climate change. Every complete new installation that is supplied by Drugasar's service and installation division will have the carbon debt for that installation paid for the first year of its operation.

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