Build Magazine August 2015

Build Magazine 8 Owens Corning Expands Portfolio with Advanced Building Science Solutions Introduction of new pipe insulation solutions delivers trusted performance and reliable installation For contractors, mechanical engineers and distributors. From the exterior building envelope to the interior mechan- ical systems, Owens Corning is at the forefront of delivering building science-driven technology and innovation to the commercial building industry. The introduction of the all-new Owens Corning® ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ Pipe Insulation brings additional depth to the extensive Owens Corning® pipe insulation solutions designed for hot and cold, concealed and exposed piping applications in commercial and industrial buildings. “Owens Corning is committed to serving the commercial building market with solutions that deliver an outstanding fit for commercial pipe insulation needs,” said Todd Fister, Vice President Insulation Marketing, Owens Corning. “With the introduction of Owens Corning® ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™Pipe Insulation, contractors and mechanical engineers have the confidence of knowing we’ve got them covered with products that meet changing codes and complexities on today’s jobs.” Owens Corning® ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ Pipe Insulation product benefits include: • ASJ Max Poly-Encapsulated Paper Jacket: ASJ Max FIBER- GLAS™ Pipe Insulation now has a poly-encapsulated paper jacket that is smooth, durable, cleanable, wrinkle-resistant, resists water staining and yellowing, and doesn’t support mold or mildew growth. When exposed to short-term precipitation during construction, the ASJ Max jacket will shed water to help prevent damage. The ASJ Max jacket is designed to have a compatible finish with standard ASJ, making it easy to achieve a neat, professional appearance on every job. • Advanced SSL® Max Closure System: The new ASJ Max jacket features a customized SSL® Max closure system with advanced adhesives designed to work specifically with the new ASJ Max jacket to provide a tight, reliable seal without glue or staples. Pressure-sensitive butt strips complete the closure system to provide effective long-term vapor sealing of the butt joints. The combination of ASJ Max with SSL® Max closure system delivers a strong bond, easy installation and excellent long-term durability that stays tightly sealed in both extreme hot and cold conditions. This innovative closure sys- tem will also be available on our Vaporwick® Pipe Insulation product for below-ambient temperature pipes. • Impressive Temperature Range: The ASJ Max offers an im- pressive temperature range and has been rated for operating at temperatures from 0°F (-18°C) up to 1,000°F (538°C) to deliver a solution to meet the needs of a broader range of applications, with proper heat-up schedule. Owens Corning® ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ Pipe Insulation is also available in select metric sizes for use with Aquatherm® pipe systems. Technology firm’s new £6m campus development gets luxury finish. Aliva UK has put a luxury monochrome finish on a state-of-the-art office development and datacentre for a Greater Manchester software firm. A winning trio of natural stone, black terracotta and white bricks complete the exterior and interior look on the £6m 30,000 sq ft building for CDL. The Codeworks, which was designed by Edge Archi- tects. CoreM was construction manager. CDL Group chairman and co-founder Tom Hogg handed Aliva a brief that also included a requirement for a natural stone entrance hall floor and 12m high lift shaft on the building at CDL’s riverside campus. Aliva, the UK leader in façades and interior finishes, executed an interior that incorporated more than 200 sqm of grey Jura limestone with tight 5mm joints and monolithic corners to give a traditional stone-built look. Outside, Aliva provided 500 sqm of black Gres- covering terracotta rainscreen cladding around an imposing three storey glass atrium. This, along with white Wienerberger bricks, created a crisp, high-tech façade. Aliva sales director Justin Price said: “Tom worked with the architects on a host of creative ideas for the use of traditional stone, clay and brick on this beautiful building. Aliva took their vision and our expert design team translated it into a stand-out finish, incorporating high quality natural materials that give a very modern and unusual feel.” Tom Hogg said: “The quality of the materials and technical work on the façade from Aliva UK were excellent, and the combination of stone and glass effectively evokes the binary code concept that lay behind the design. The new building looks stunning internally and externally, and its striking aesthetic contributes to the fabulous working environment we wanted The Codeworks to deliver.” The building also has excellent sustainability, with ample natural light, efficient lighting and glazing, photovoltaic tiles and a solar thermal system. It is A-rated for energy efficiency, exceeding the stand- ards set out in current building regulations. Monochrome is the New Black