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Nearly 1,500 sqm of Kalzip’s cost-effective Falzinc foldable
aluminium building material has been installed by All Metal
Roofing on the walls and roof of The Arthaus, a unique
development of stylish apartments and mixed use commercial
floor space located in the chic new boutique area of
Hackney. Designed by Lynas Architecture, this new build /
renovation project was built for Findon Homes by Sheldon
Construction Services. |
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“Falzinc is a lightweight, robust and malleable aluminium
material that’s easy to handle and quick to install by
carefully forming into traditional raised seams. |
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It’s also a very strong and
durable building material that has the attractive and highly
distinctive external appearance of pre-weathered zinc which
mellows gracefully over time, thereby providing end users
with the best of both metals,” says All Metal Roofing’s
Peter Flood. |
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Having gained BBA Certification
for Falzinc (Certificate No 08/4571) some years ago, it is
proving to be an increasingly popular, low maintenance,
robust and sustainable external building material
alternative to zinc. Falzinc is manufactured using a core of
corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy that is electroplated on
both sides with a thin layer of zinc and phosphate treated -
a unique PEGAL process patented by Kalzip. |
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With a life expectancy of at
least 40 years (even under the most adverse environmental
conditions), Falzinc is installed by hand-crafting the
material into raised seam sheets, panels, flashings and
trims. It is ideal for use on virtually any fully supported
traditional and contemporary roofing, façade and soffit
applications where a mature zinc appearance is desired.
Falzinc’s raised seams can be specified to run horizontally,
vertically and diagonally and the material’s flexibility
also allows it to be skilfully laid to a smooth curve,
offering architects tremendous scope for renovation projects
and endless creative design possibilities for new build
applications. |
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Planning permission for the
demolition of the original Victorian brick-built property
known as 199-205 Richmond Road was granted subject to the
building’s main façade being retained, restored and
incorporated into the design of the impressive new
development. Now known as The Arthaus, this new property
featured well at the prestigious What House? 2011 Awards
held recently in London, winning a Best Mixed Use
Development award. |
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Located between London Fields
and the City, The Arthaus comprises a variety of more than
70 residential units ranging in size from stylish studio
flats to 4 bedroomed luxury apartments. The Arthaus also has
over 3,000 sqm of commercial floor space including office
accommodation together with an entertainment room, communal
roof terrace, large atrium roof and boasts the unique
addition of a modern art gallery at its centre. |
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Falzinc is supplied by weight to
specialist approved contractors in 600mm and 670mm width
coils in material thicknesses of 0.7mm and 1.0 mm and is
also available in flat sheet form in lengths of up to 3
metres. |
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For more information on Kalzip
Ltd see
www.roofinfo.co.uk/kalzip |
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