Archetech Issue 27 2016 | Page 21

New online timber decking and cladding resource A welcome arrival in the world of online information is a brand new website from the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. Dedicated purely to timber decking and cladding and associated products, the new site offers visitors a comprehensive information resource as well as a nifty search facility to help you find quality suppliers of specific materials and services. Targeted at industry professionals, it’s well worth a visit and a bookmark for future reference. Façade cladding with HAVER Architectural Mesh. MAISON DES SPORTS TALENCE, FRANCE The Maison des Sports, designed by the architect´s office JL Faye, is located in the heart of the French town Talence. The architects wanted to give the building a modern look – inside and outside and chose the stainless steel cladding with HAVER Architectural Mesh LARGO-NOVA 2034 for the exterior façade. The combination of round and flat wires gives the mesh type a very extensive appearance, which reflects light homogenously. With an open area of 58% the mesh also ac ts as effective sun shading for the premises behind it. TDCA membership encompasses material manufactures including timber, fixings, timber protection, coatings and accessories and the best that industry can offer by way of professional installers. Many are DeckMark or CladMark accredited which means they meet TDCA’s stringent quality requirements. The TDCA is a not for profit company and acts as a technical and advisory body for the UK timber decking and timber cladding industries. For more information visit www.tdca.org.uk or call 01977 558147. HAVER Architectural Mesh offers a broad range of possibilities to realize ideas for semi-transparent facades, ceilings, wall or other design applications. The stainless steel wire mesh gives projects immense individual character combining light reflection and high functional values, such as security and sun protection. Further information visit www.weavingarchitecture.com or contact us [email protected]. Bespoke Wood Burning Stoves We design and build stoves, fireplaces & other interior items to suit your individual project. Production utilizes rapid prototyping techniques with a combination of the latest 3D CADCAM and fine craftsmanship resulting in beautiful individual heating sculptures that can stand the test of time. No expense is spared on the quality of materials & design of parts - with an emphasis on longevity. Visitors are welcome to the workshop premises on the Escot country estate in East Devon website: www.bespokestoves.com email: [email protected] contact: 07889 448242 Page 21 - Archetech In operation, all feature gas-air heat exchangers where the incoming air is superheated then directed to both primary & secondary combustion ports and door glass, giving very clean burn and ‘airwash’. The refractory metal used for the firebox allows even corrosive fuels such as driftwood to be burnt without affecting their lifespan. Boilers when fitted are made from 3mm+ stainless steel and pressure tested to over twice required mains working pressure.