Block release
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UK thermal building regulations require that glazed areas which exceed 15% of the floor area have to use increased secondary insulation in the external cavity wall. Tradeoffs are used to comply with the regulations, such as added floor insulation. The use of Marley's Aircrete blocks instead of aggregate floor blocks saves in between 20% to 40% in energy and if used are sufficient to fulfill the regulations. Aircrete blocks also allow for longer spans or wider beams. New European regulations are being produced to specify maximum weights for building blocks.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Surface tension
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Sports halls and leisure centres are usually multi-purpose. Choice of floor is paramount to avoid injuries. The Sports Council has helped develop the British Standard for sports floors called 'Artifical Sports Surfaces.' Floors can either be solid, point-elastic or area-elastic. Solid floors are not recommended as they can cause injuries to players. Point-elastic floors can be used for most sports and are cheaper than area-elastic floors. They can be easily damaged. Area-elastic floors are the preferred floors. They can be sprung or semi-sprung.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Traditional treatment
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Bradford's Little Germany comprised of 88 Victorian warehouses, is being rebuilt using traditional materials. During the 1980's the warehouses became derelict and in 1987 a URBED study promoted refurbishment. In 1990 the Little Germany Action programme was launched. Over 50 buildings are listed. Natural traditional roofing materials, such as slate and stone are being used. Traditional multi-pitch roof design is being adopted. The main concern is roof drainage. Storm gutters, larger lead gutters and downpipes are being added.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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