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Monday, November 6, 2017

Bendtech launches innovative glow rails for aged care

Read article : Bendtech launches innovative glow rails for aged care
Leading Australian tubular stainless steel manufacturer Bendtech introduces the innovative ‘glow in the dark’ grab rail specifically designed for the aged and healthcare segments.
 
Featuring cutting-edge stainless steel technology, engineering and design, the patented tubular grab rails glow in the dark for up to 7 hours. The innovative glow strip technology was designed for the elderly and aged care segments as an alternative to standard stainless steel grab rails in bathrooms and corridors, providing an ideal lighting solution during the night or for power failures.
 
Specialising in designing and manufacturing products for the health and aged care industries, Bendtech CEO and Managing Director Tim Shalders explained that the glow rail technology was designed to increase safety at night or in dimly lit areas. The company focusses on designing and developing quality products that are unique in design and will give the end user peace of mind, support and safety.
 
Given that Bendtech was already custom-making stainless steel products particularly for the Australian health and aged care sector, they saw an opportunity to further assist these industries with the design of the glow rail product.
 
According to Mr Shalders, the glow rail was developed particularly for the elderly, disabled and visually impaired who require grab rails in bathrooms or other areas where support is necessary. Even if power is switched off at night in the bathroom, the glow rails will provide a luminous glow throughout the night that requires no power or electrical source, ensuring ongoing safety and support.
 
The rails store energy when exposed to daylight or lighting, and emit a dim glow for hours on end when lighting is out.
 
Bendtech Production Director and product designer Jason Cerezo explains that the luminous technology is a mix of phosphorescent materials embedded into the rail’s insertions, which allows the grab rails to glow for an extended period of time without the need for added incandescent lighting or power.
 
In addition to the health and aged care segments, the glow rail is also ideal for stairways, corridors, fire exits or public amenities where lighting is low or off.
 
Key features of Bendtech’s glow rails:

  • Made of tubular stainless steel
  • Glow comes from phosphorescent materials embedded in the rail’s insertions
  • Glows for up to seven hours each night
  • Removable insertions will last up to 10 years
  • Available in different configurations
  • Compliant with Australian Standards
  • TGA registered
The Brisbane-based Bendtech has been designing and manufacturing innovative stainless steel products for the Australian market for over 30 years with their product range including grab rails, folding shower seats, shower curtain tracks and curtains, modular grab rail systems, shower and bathroom rails, bathroom accessories and back rests as well as fold up, swing-away and floor/ceiling products.

Engineered to ensure maximum safety, the grab rail products are available in satin, polished or powder coated finish.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Square Shower Trays From £57.95

Read article : Square Shower Trays From £57.95

Square shower trays perfectly complement square shower enclosures creating a sleek and stylish showering area. From slim designs, which blend beautifully together, to heavy duty trays in a variety of colours; black, red, white, grey, blue and green there really is something for every bathroom.

Square shower trays have the benefit of being very versatile when it comes to placement. Available in a range of sizes, they can fit most bathrooms easily and their squared shape makes them perfect for anywhere in the bathroom or wet room. You can also reduce the risk of slipping with anti-slip options for additional peace of mind.

Due to their compact design, a square shower tray is ideal for smaller bathrooms as there are options available which won't take up too much space. Choose from a long list of materials including steel, stone resin and acrylic.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

2014 The Italian Sea Group Admiral Sail - Silent 76, Carrara Italy

Read article : 2014 The Italian Sea Group Admiral Sail - Silent 76, Carrara Italy

Features:

1. Construction

Hull Construction:

The hull is moulded in GRP from female moulds; it uses a high properties gelcoat and the internal side of the hull is vacuum infused with isoftalic polyester resin while the skincoat features a further application of vi-nylester resin in order to avoid and limit osmosis. Additional reinforce-ments are included to the keel area, the keel longitudinal, mast bulkhead, structural P-brackets, engine room basement, forestay and hull stringers. Limber holes which penetrate structural areas and/or tubes are installed at appropriate points on stringers, bulkhead – landings and floors.

Hull Finishes:

Grey metal hull and with light grey superstructure; red waterline and black antifouling;

Deck Construction:

Moulded in GRP with a PVC foam cored structure for strength and insula-tion. In load bearing areas the core is replaced with plywood for additional strength, and all load bearing fittings have backing plates.

The hull to deck connection is achieved by bonding the deck onto the return flange of the hull and using the glue approved by Class rules in or-der to create a structural junction.

Deck Finishes:

The weather deck, cockpit seats, sole areas and part of the coachroof area are finished with teak planking (10mm). This is laid using epoxy ad-hesive, with no visible fastenings.

The areas either side of the main companionway are finished with teak planking, with open stowage areas and stainless steel rails.

All lockers drain outside and their hinges and catches are recessed or hid-den into Teak planking, as appropriate.

Keel System:

The keel is a high performance bulb design.

The ballast keel is made of lead casting bolted to the GRP hull with stain-less steel bolts. Ballast weight is approximately 14,800 kgs. .

The keel is designed to combine moderate draft with good sailing perfor-mance due to its efficient shape and side winglets. The centre of gravity is very low due to the fact that the centerboard is made of cast iron while the actual keel is made of lead.

Mast and Boom:

Max Spar conventional alloy mast (made of two parts) with Ronstan track for in-boom furling mainsail with top tapered (last 3 meters). Triple spread-er rig with tapered aerofoil spreaders (21° angle).

Custom carbon boom – deep and trapezoidal section incorporating Bamar furling system and electric motor for in-boom furling mainsail.

Mast & Boom and Mast & Vang connections are custom made in alumi-num and feature a special, custom made concealing cover, made of car-bon, which gives a unique design. Also the vang itself feature a custom made concealing cover, made of two carbon conical blocks.

Deck Fittings:

Stainless steel opening pulpit;

Port and starboard navigational lights;

Stainless steel pushpit with gate for boarding;

Custom stainless steel and teak made engine bracket;

650mm stainless steel custom stanchions and bases with double stainless steel rod guardrails;

Pair of gateway stanchions for side access;

Stainless steel telescopic and retractile steamhead fitting with single roller designed to stow a 63kg Delta anchor. The chain flows into the steamhead arm itself, without the need of having an external chainplate;

Pair of custom stainless steel, leather upholstered backrest seats fitted at the helm positions;
6 x pairs of 400mm stainless steel “pop-up” mooring cleats with chafe strips to deck edges;
4 x pairs of aft “pop-up” fairleads and cleats in proximity of the transom bulwark;
Deck fillers – 2 x fuel, 2 x water and 1 x waste;
1000W Sanguinetti Chiavari retractile capstan for mooring lines at bow;

Cockpit:

The cockpit is split into separate guest and steering/crew areas, although they are both on the same level.
The main companionway features a double large horizontal sliding hatchway with stainless steel frames and grab rail. The sliding mechanism is manually powered.
The guest cockpit is over 3m long and self-draining as it’s on the same level of the main deck. There are also cockpit drains which ease the water to drain away while at sea and going upwind. There is a clear walkway giving excellent access from the companionway to the helm positions and side decks, all on the same level.
The cockpit features two teak-topped opening, sliding and telescopic tables.
The tables are permanently installed and have seats on three sides due to the cockpit design. The table is provided with a cover. Under one of the cockpit seats a top opening fridge finds place.
Three pairs of flush mounted waterproof loud speakers are mounted in the guest cockpit with their own cockpit mounted remote control unit for the dedicated ‘cockpit’ CD/Tuner head unit (head unit installed below decks).
Two of those speakers are used by the vhf system, as external loud speakers.
The helm position has twin custom GRP and aluminium steering pedestals
incorporating all the standard controls and instruments with plenty of room for additional equipment, if required. Each pedestal has a flush-mounted compass with internal lighting. There is a double lever engine control fitted at the starboard pedestal. The wheels are fitted in a reverse position, giving easy and safe access to the instruments mounted on both pedestals.
At the helm position an aluminium roll-bar finds place. This is the base where the two fixed points for the mainsheet system are fitted.
Aft the helm positions is a clear flat deck area, which can be filled with cushions, creating a sunbathing area. This area also includes two big lockers with flush-to-deck lids, teak covered; they are designed to host two liferafts or alternatively one can be dedicated to a liferaft and the other one to store lines. A custom flush hatch is fitted with twin gas struts, drain channels, rubber seal and against the wind closing to give access to the large dinghy garage.

Garage & Bathing Platform:

The yacht is built with a flap-down full beam transom, raised and lowered hydraulically, which also gives the main access to the toys garage. The garage can host a good number of toys and actually it fitted to host 3 seabobs.
The bathing platform created by the transom once it’s open it is provided with a demountable stainless steel bathing ladder and it’s covered by teak planking.
A removable ladder also connects the main deck to the transom when open. Alternatively also the gangway can be used for this purpose.
There is a hot and cold freshwater deck shower located in the dinghy garage which can be used on the bathing platform thanks to a flexible hose.
The garage door is also provided with an emergency system for opening the garage, which is placed close to the waterline, protected by a stainless steel screwed in cap and which can be operated by a person in the water.

Hard Top:

The yacht features a custom cockpit hard top, which gives a very good protection to the all cockpit and helm positions. This feature is unique on yachts of this size and contributes to the overall design of the yacht.

The hard has an aluminium structure, attached to the aluminium roll-bar which is placed aft. The practical functions of this will be both sprayhood and bimini.
The hard top has a glass cover and an opening area which is covered with acrylic material (Sunbrella), with battens.
The hard top also features side glasses which deliver complete protection to the forward end of the cockpit seats.


Anchoring:

A Quick 3000w electric anchor windlass is installed below deck and within the anchor chain locker. The windlass, which is two-way and operated by adjacent foot switch controls is well over specified for the size of the vessel.
The 63kg (approximately) Delta anchor stows into the retractable stemhead fitting.
120 metres of 12mm calibrated, galvanized chain is fitted to match the
windlass. The chain is fastened at its 'bitter end' to a through-bolted stainless
steel attachment with substantial lanyard.

Haatches, Windows and Portholes:

1 x Lewmar over forward crew cabin;
1 x Lewmar over forward VIP cabin;
1 x Lewmar over main saloon;
1 x Lewmar over garage (with teak planked lid);
Custom main companionway with double sliding and balanced hatch system,
stainless frames and grab rails (by SeaSmart);
1 x custom GRP hatch to cover anchor steamhead locker;
Custom direct bonded, curved and flat, non-opening frameless deck saloon
windows, smoked glass made (by Viraver);
8 x custom direct bonded non-opening frameless hull windows, smoked glass made (by Viraver);


Whinches:

2 x Harken 1000.3 ST three speed, electric drive, self-tailing primary
winches;
2 x Harken 74.2 ST two speed electric drive, self-tailing halyard winches;


4. Rigging and Sails


Standing Rigging:

The vessel is fitted with discontinuous Maxspar rod rigging for the 3- spreader rig. The standing rigging includes a split backstay which is made of high performance steel and Dynema for the backstay legs, with plates below deck;
Discontinuous rod rigging for tip-cups;
Enclosed rod rigging for tip-cups;
Stainless steel rod, which incorporates high strength, low stretch and high corrosion resistance;
Stemball spreader links and stemball tang fittings used throughout;
Total weight of standing rigging is: 340kg;


Running Rigging:

1 x 16mm dyneema main halyard;
2 x 16/14mm dyneema/dynaone headsail/blade halyard;
1 x 14mm dyneema storm/jib halyard;
1 x 16mm dyneema boom topping lift;

2 x 16mm dyneema asymmetric halyard;
1 x 16mm dyneema mainsheet;
2 x 16mm dyneema blade jib sheets;
2 x 14mm dyneema storm jib sheets;
2 x 16mm dyneema reef lines;
2 x 18mm dyneema checkstay runner tails;

Backstay and Vang Hydraulics:

1 x Cariboni hydraulic backstay tensioners with mechanical lock-off;
1 x Cariboni hydraulic vang with carbon cover;
Operation of these rig hydraulics is powered via a push button console fitted
on pedestal and with a manual backup control unit close to port pedestal;


Blocks:

Spinlock;
2 x stand up single block on bulwark;
2 x pad eyes;


Mainsheet System:

The system is managed by a magic trim system which is installed below deck at mast level. This allows to have a double point mainsheet on the rollbar and therefore the cockpit and deck remain as clear as possible;

Headsail System:

The system uses an auto/tacking jib with single track and single car;

The car can be also used for the removable staysail;

There is a single jib sheet, going from the traveller up to the mast and then down concealed under the coachroof and back to one of the aft winches;


Headsail System:

Bamar electric headsail furling which gives push-button reefing and furling
of the jib;
Unit finished in black anodizing and stainless steel and concealed below
deck to create a flushed bow area;
Manual backup;
Dual controls are provided for each headsail furling function, so the sail may be furled from either side of the cockpit;


Storm Staysail System:

Removable storm jib stay;
Storm jib halyard;
Cariboni hydraulic tensioner;

Rigging Hardware:

Fittings, tip-cups, etc., for discontinuous rod rigging;
Deck ring fabricated in spartite (composite) x 2 kits;
Conduit for masthead instrument wiring;
Spinlock ZS rope jammers for storm jib and blade jib halyards;
Spinlock ZS rope jammers for mainsail halyard and topping lift;
Mast jacking system;
SAILS (by North Sails) Mainsail – SRP 105 – 5 x full-length carbon battens, loose foot, two rows
of reefing points each with custom leech reef block;
Mainsail boom cover in acrylic;
Furling and Selftacking Jib – SRP 105, including a foam luff pad and UV
stripes;
All sails feature a custom graphic design;


5. Electronic Systems

Navigation Instruments:

2 x Raymarine i70, supported data views include: Wind, Speed, Depth,
Tri-data and navigation integrated with the Chart Plotter. The instruments
are installed on each pedestal;
Raymarine SPX-30 SmartPilot autopilot with T3 hydraulic linear drive unit;
2 x Raymarine p70 autopilot remote control located at pedestal and chart
table;
2 x Raymarine e125 Chart Plotter at both pedestals with integrated Digital
Radar and built-in 50 Channel Global Positioning System (GPS), interfaced
with the autopilot;
Raymarine 4kW Radome radar antenna mounted on mast;
Raymarine Ray 240E, Class D-DSC VHF radio-telephone with antenna at
masthead and second station at pedestal;
Magnetic compass;

Entertainment:

Stereo FM Radio/CD Player with iPod and iPhone connectivity. One is fitted with four loudspeakers in the cockpit and has a remote control with twin loudspeakers to the foredeck. Inside the yacht every cabin has a separate stereo system while the master suite and main saloon feature a proper home theatre system which includes stereo and iPod connection.
The stereo system can be also controlled via wifi by an iPad;
8 x OX-Home mirror TV’s are fitted throughout the yacht including bathrooms;

6. Engine Room Equipment

General:

The engine room surfaces are faced with white painted sound absorbing aluminium panels. The engine room access is below the ladder which connects the main saloon to the forward cabin, all other access panels are extra ordinary service panels into the salon floor. The engine room has 24v lighting and is fitted with extractor fans ducted to the exterior through concealed into coachroof grids. An automatic fire extinguisher is fitted with remote indicator light;

Propulsion:

2 x Yanmar Common Rail 4BY2-150 diesel engines, 150hp @ 4,000rpm
ZF reduction gear, which gives a reduction of 2.45:1;
2 x 22” 3 fixed pitch and blades propellers;
2 x 40mm stainless steel shafts lines;
2 x Bronze P-bracket and a PSS water-lubricated lip seal stern gland system;
1 x 15kW SP240 TCi Side Power electric bowthruster with speed control PPC 800;


7. Electrical System


12/24 Volt:

Domestic bank batteries are 24V AGM type, deep cycle series, with a total capacity of 2000 Ah @ 20Ah rate. This battery bank also serves the bowthruster load;
Engine starting batteries are 12V AGM type, heavy duty type (one battery for each engine);
Generator starting battery 12V AGM type, heavy duty type;
2 x 24V/100 Ah alternators (one for each engine);
24V/12V converter, used to charge the engine batteries bank through the alternators;
100A/24V Skylla-TG battery charger;
24V/5000W Phoenix inverter;
12V/30A Phoenix Charger for engines and generator;
24V/12V Blue Power IP20 battery charger for emergency battery bank;
Circuit breaker system;
Victron Easy Control Panel acting as a voltmeter and ammeter for monitoring the vessel’s batteries status;
Batteries isolators;

220 Volt:

1 x 20kW (50Hz) Kohler 4-cylinder diesel generator running @ 1,500rpm installed within manufacturer’s sound shield, located into the fully – insulated engine room. An exhaust water separator and waterlock are installed.

The unit has a remote Start/Stop and instruments mounted on the AC electrical panel at chart table.
220V AC circuit with outlet sockets located as appropriate within the layout;
1 x 63Amp dockside power cable, 3-core double insulated PVC; socket
located on the aft deck;
1 x 100A/24V Victron Battery Chargers;


9. Bilge System


General:

8 x Rule electric bilge pumps;
High level bilge alarm with double level sensor;
Manual bilge pump operated from the side of the cockpit and fitted with a metal deck plate;
Emergency electric bilge pump by Gianneschi, with manual clutch, rated to pump approx. 125lt/min;


10. Fuel System

General:

2 x aluminium tanks providing a total capacity of 1,900 litres, including the
return tank;
Tank inspection cover, one for each;
Tank deck fillers;
Tank gauge system;
Duplex Racor fuel filter and water separator unit is installed with warning lights at the electrical panel. With this system each filter can be isolated whilst maintaining the all machinery up and running, allowing in-use filter replacement and cleaning;

11. Water System


Fresh Water System:

2 x structural tanks totalling 1,360 litres. The GRP tanks are treated with inert gelcoat, fitted with baffles and provided with multiple inspection covers;
1 x 80lt Quick B3 80 water heater; the water is heated by the engine’s heat exchanger or by a thermostatically-controlled 220V, 1.2kW immersion heater element;
180lt/h Idromar MSK 18 watermaker;
Tank deck fillers;
Tank gauge system;

Grey Water:

3 x Sanisplit pressure lines which serve two grey-water aluminium tanks (totalling 220lt) located in the engine room, fitted with a float switch and a Gulper pump, giving automatic evacuation of all showers, washbasins and galley sinks;


Black Water:

5 x Tecma macerator toilets;
1 x 110lt aluminium black water holding tank;
Tank gauge system;
The tank is configured for discharge below water with additional ability to be pumped out from deck via flush-mounted deck fittings.


12. Other Options


General:

60,000 BTU Condaria reverse cycle 220V air conditioning, 8 units;
Barazza Microwave;
Miele electric oven;
Miele Dishwasher;
Miele Washing machine;
Bora 4-plates electric hob;
Bora extractor fan;
Waeco Coolmatic HDC 150 liter 24V fridge, front opening, fitted into the
galley;
Waeco Coolmatic CB 40 Liter 24V fridge, top opening, fitted into the galley;
Third fridge, top opening, fitted into the cockpit, below the seats;
2 x LED underwater lights;
Lopolight tri-wihite light at masthead;
Windex type Wind indicator at masthead with dedicated light;

2 x boom lights over cockpit;
Pair of down and up spreader courtesy lights;
Master gaiter cover in waterproof fabric;

13. Accomodation


General:

The layout allows for a maximum of eight guest berths and two crew, in five cabins, with five heads and separate shower compartments. Owners', guests' and skipper's cabins will have hanging lockers with auto light. All cabins have a mirror fitted.


Deck Saloon:

Access to the Saloon from the cockpit is via a set of teak covered steps, backlighted on the bottom side, with stainless steel handrails on side. The ladder structure is made of aluminium. A custom double sliding, smoked glazed access system is installed at the companionway. This system has a mechanically balanced and assisted operation. The access ladder continues aft, in order to give access to the guest area, and features a Plexiglas divider between the steps going outside and the ones which give access
to the guest area. Below the ladder, in the foyer, a little settee or alternatively a little storage or oilskin locker find place, while below the steps going down into the foyer, which can be removed, there is an access to the main electric switch panel.
Going into the saloon there is a large table to starboard which serves an ‘L’ shape large settee, leather upholstered. The table has a veneered top panel with stainless steel details and it features a sliding mechanism.
There may be also additional stools in order to create more sitting area.
Alternative custom tables are available on request.
To the aft side of the sitting areas, on the bulkhead, a good size mirror TV finds place. A custom drinks locker is fitted forward, surrounding the mast area.
To port side there is a bar area which also works as a kitchen island and which can be provided with tall stools. The island is covered with ‘slatelite onice classico’ on the saloon side which is also backlighted. On the port side, the galley and the chart table find place.
The material used within the saloon are ‘Eucalypt fumĂ©’ for the joinery, white leather and stainless steel strips for the floors and white leather and sand nabuk leather for the headlining. The hull sides, hullports and hatches recesses are upholstered with brown leather, while the venetian blinds are made of wood and leather. The sofa is white leather upholstered.

The Deck Saloon is extremely light and airy, with four bonded to coachroof windows and two opening deck hatches. There are also two long nonopening hullports, one per each side. These hullports contribute to the great feeling of light and space, giving a panoramic view whilst at anchor.

Galley:

The galley has a single, long surface taking the most of the length of the deck saloon. The worktop is covered with ‘Callisto slatelite’ stone with all the appliances being flushed to worktop. The same slatelite material is also used on the floor.
The appliances include a double electric hob for a total of four hot plates by Bora which also feature a particular extractor fan in the middle, again by Bora, fitted on the worktop and assuring a good smoke and odour extraction with the minimum noise. Beside the hob is a sub-counter top mounted ceramic and custom made single sink, which is served by a retractile tap by Barazza. The galley also features an electric oven by Miele
and a microwave by Barazza, together with a front-opening fridge and a top-opening one, better described in the refrigeration chapter. The galley also has a front-opening slim line dishwasher by Miele, for up to nine covers.
Both the refrigerator and freezer have an automatic door light fitted and are provided with their own compressors.


Nav Station:

On this yacht the chart table area is located in order to be a natural continuation of the galley worktop, forward of the galley, and it’s provided with two front-facing panels which accommodate the all electronics, a substantial chart table and a stool which can be removed when not in use.
A small stainless steel support stay is fitted on the chart table lid. There is provision for the stowage of charts. Stowage will be provided also for navigational books, almanacs, etc.


Master Cabin:

The aft cabin is configured with a double berth which is centerlined, one pouf which serves a dressing table and an office desk, plus two large hanging lockers, with drawer and locker space. There is access to the ensuite aft bathroom which is split in two parts, located forward to both sides, one for the shower and the other one for wc, both served by a washbasin.
This cabin is also provided with a safe, flush fitted with digital keypad.

Master Head:

This bathroom is split in two separate areas, on port and starboard side.
The starboard side one includes a separate shower by Bianchi e Fontana and a washbasin; the shower walls and floor as well as the bathroom floor, walls and washbasin counter top are all covered with San Laurant marble with part of the shower corners to be backlighted. Also the washbasin is hollow into the same material and has taps by Fantini and plumbing by Paffoni.
The port side bathroom features a washbasin and a Tecma electric wc (black colour) and the same material as per the starboard one but has Alpilignum joinery instead of marble which is fitted on the floor and on washbasin counter top and stowage doors only. This bathroom also has a mirror TV’ which is hidden behind the mirror.
Headlining for both bathrooms are made of white LED backlighted panels.
Quality large type mixer taps, thermostatic shower controls and fittings are by Fantini and Inda.
Lockers for wash bags, cleaning materials and linen stowage are provided.

Guest Cabins (STB and PRT):

Forward of the master cabin are a pair of guest double cabins, one either side of the corridor.
One of those cabins is configured to be an upper/lower berthed cabin, while the other is a double berth one. Each has en-suite WCs and showers and a hanging locker. The beds also feature a big storage space under the slats net which can be lifted up.


Guest Head:

The two aft guest’s bathrooms serve the two aft cabins and are almost specular. They are both fitted with a separate shower by Bianchi e Fontana and they feature walls, floors and washbasin counter top in “Slatelite Selene”. The headlining is made of “Dani Boxland” leather and of varnished panels. The wc’s are Tecma electric (colour black). Both the bathrooms feature quality mixer taps and thermostatic shower control by Fantini
and fittings by Inda. In particular the taps are fizzed to floor and have a cylinder design.
The washbasins are mounted on the slatelite counter top and are by “Glassdesign” (colour black); the port side one is a gum type (flexible).
In both bathroom there are rollaway stainless steel wirings fitted in the shower which can be used to hang wet clothes; in this way the shower cubicle can be used as an oilskin locker.


VIP Cabin:

Forward from the saloon, which also include the galley on the port side, there is a VIP double berth cabin which uses the all beam of the yacht and has an en-suite good size bathroom on the starboard side. This cabin is also provided with a safe, flush fitted with digital keypad.

VIP Head:

The VIP bathroom takes the all length of the VIP cabin and is placed on starboard side. The shower walls and washbasin top are made of “Slatelite Elios”, while the other walls feature an “Alpilignum” joinery. The floors are made of “Calacatta Oro” marble which is also backlighted into the shower.
The headlining are made of “Dani Boxland” leather. Hidden behind the mirror, a TV finds place too.
The wc is an electric Tecma (Black colour) and the quality mixer taps and thermostatic shower control are by Fantini, while the bathroom’s fitting are by Inda. The washbasin is a ceramic type, squared, over counter top mounted, by “GSG Ceramica” (glossy white colour).


Crew Cabin:

Forward of this cabin is a double crew cabin with en-suite head and integral shower. This cabin is also fitted with a laundry corner which includes a washer-dryer; the access to this cabin is through a generous size deck hatch only.

Crew Head:

The Crew head which is accessible from the crew cabin only, features a Corian type floor with integrated grate for shower drain. The bathroom has an integrated shower and for this reason all the wall, lockers and other surfaces are made of easy to clean material. The bathroom has taps and shower fittings by Paffoni and a Tecma electric toilet (white colour).
In the bathroom as well as in the cabin itself there are rollaway stainless steel wirings fitted which can be used to hang wet clothes; in this way the bathroom can be used as an oilskin locker, while the cabin area can be used as a drying area.

Disclaimer

This offering is subject, but not limited to, errors, omissions, price fluctuation, and prior
sale or withdrawal without notice. All details disclosed are without guarantee and solely
based on the information received by the seller, intended as a general guide to the Yacht.
Engel & Völkers cannot be held liable for any lack of completeness, inaccuracy, or ambiguities
and/or errors contained in the information disclosed. It is the buyer’s responsibility
to disclose the details of any concern(s) to the seller, by the request of a survey, inspection and/or enquiry. The buyer must ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects his
concern(s) and that it sets out any representations and/or details on upon which he may
rely. Engel & Völkers always advises the buyer to conduct an independent survey
prior to the purchase. We are at your disposal for any further information about the
Yacht. Upon receipt of notice, the Yacht is available for viewing at any time, accompanied
by our Yacht Broker. The Seller is responsible for the payment of Commission

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Hemp brings high technology to homes

Read article : Hemp brings high technology to homes

Architects speak a lot about form, often unintelligibly. But architecture is not just about design, nor “vertical and oblique circulation elements”, in the words of the late Zaha Hadid. We still want those, whatever they are. We want buildings that make statements and turn heads. Yet materials matter as much as draughtsmanship. They affect the look of a building as well as comfort and carbon footprint. One skill of the architect — and the client — is to choose the best materials with which to build: glass, steel, brick or concrete? Or something else? Something that can breathe and regulate humidity, something non-toxic — something that is truly green.

The most sustainable building materials tend to be derived from plants. Timber is an obvious example, as is bamboo. But there is another fast-growing crop that makes an excellent building material. This plant’s woody fibres can be mixed with a lime binder to make a natural concrete that is lightweight yet has good thermal mass; it is highly insulating, resistant to pests and mould, has good acoustics and moderates humidity. The plant thrives in temperate climates. It can grow from seed to harvest in just four months. Its cultivation needs little or no herbicide or pesticide.

The drawback is that cultivating this greenest of building materials could land you in jail. The plant is hemp; scientific name Cannabis sativa. Varieties with extremely low levels (about 0.3 per cent) of the narcotic compound THC are known as industrial hemp. Although it is nigh impossible to get stoned on a joint made of industrial hemp — unless it were unfeasibly huge — the plant’s cultivation is highly controlled in most countries and requires a licence.

In the US, the first hemp house was built in 2010 in North Carolina using crop imported from the UK. Its architect, Anthony Brenner, estimates “about 50” hemp homes have been built in the US since. Today, hemp homes can be homegrown in the US. Legislation passed in 2014 makes the farming of industrial hemp possible. About 30 US states have legalised the crop, which has other uses in cosmetics, fabrics and food. Cultivation of industrial hemp in the US is still in its infancy. In 2016, just 4,000 hectares were planted. Still, if the entire crop were used for construction, that could build 5,000 small family homes.

Meanwhile, Canada grows 10 times as much hemp as the US, while in Yunnan, south-west China, 10,000 farmers grow industrial hemp. Much of the global hemp production is to make biocomposites for car interiors. In Europe, 33,000 hectares of industrial hemp were grown in 2016, mostly in France. (One of the earliest known examples of hemp architecture is a bridge in France built circa 500AD.)

The Acre on Cumnor Hill, Oxford © John Pardey Architects

Architects are experimenting. Some 1,000 hemp bales (30 tonnes) were exported from France to build Israel’s first hemp house, completed last year. Tav Group Architects, the Israeli firm, designed a 250 sq metre home in the artists’ colony of Ein Hod. About half the home is made of hempcrete, a lightweight alternative to concrete made from woody hemp fibres. The rest is local stone, rammed earth and wood. The house is “like nature herself”, says architect Maoz Alon. “It gives you the rejuvenating feeling of the forest, or a vast fresh meadow.”

Almost any house that can be built with brick and block could equally be built with hempcrete (and a structural frame). Last year, one of the first hemp homes in New Zealand was featured on the New Zealand version of TV programme Grand Designs. The 320 sq metre house, costing NZ$1m (£500,000) to build, used 500 bales of hemp imported from the Netherlands. Despite media dubbing it “the ultimate stoner pad”, this house in Taranaki feels more like a French farmhouse.

Hempcrete — which is weaker than concrete and non-structural — is made by mixing the woody hemp fibres, called shiv, with lime binder and water to form a porridge-like consistency. This is poured into wooden shuttering over a timber frame and tamped down by hand. Yet this method can be problematic. Hempcrete takes several weeks to cure and wet weather hampers construction. Greencore Construction, in association with the University of Bath, has developed a more efficient way to build with hemp. A faster-drying formulation of hemp/lime is combined with wood fibre in prefabricated panels, 300mm thick, with an airtight but vapour-permeable membrane. Unlike hempcrete, these panels are structural (up to three storeys) and easy to assemble.

It is nigh impossible to get stoned on a joint made of industrial hemp — unless it were unfeasibly huge

Last year, HAB Housing, the firm founded by Kevin McCloud of Grand Designs, completed five homes in Oxford, all built of these panels. John Pardey Architects designed the houses. Nothing about them shouts worthy eco-house. Full-height picture windows set within deep reveals look on to trees. “Laugier’s Primitive Hut for the 21st century?” suggests Carl Gulland, a director of John Pardey Architects.

Greencore Construction is now franchising its technology to small housing developers. The first franchisee is a Spanish company, Ekoetxe, which has used the system to build a striking hemp house in the Basque region.

Other plants are also being tested. Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered that rape straw has similar properties to hemp in terms of thermal mass, insulation and buffering humidity. “This is exciting. It’s only something we’ve understood in the last few months,” says Dr Mike Lawrence of the Building Research Establishment’s Centre for Innovative Construction Materials. Presently, most rape straw is either ploughed back into the land or burnt for biomass. Supported by a €5.5m EU grant, Lawrence has developed a “100 per cent bio-based” panellised construction system that uses plant aggregate, including hemp, rape and corn cob. The plant material is coated with nano-particles of silica to make it resistant to decay and fire. These are held together with a plant-based binder, avoiding the need for a lime binder (and the energy-intensive process of heating limestone.) These panels will be on the market in 2019.

The field of green construction is growing ever greener.

Photographs: Tav Group; John Pardey Architects

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Friday, August 11, 2017

Simple Tips for a Successful Bathroom Renovation

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From design inspiration to choosing the right materials and fixtures, we’ve got all the information you need to complete the perfect bathroom renovation project.

bathroom renovationRegardless of whether you live in an apartment or a house, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home.

A practical and modern bathroom dramatically enhances the appeal of any home, so if you’re planning a bathroom renovation it’s important that you get the details right. So if you’re looking for a host of handy tips and tricks to help you turn your tired and impractical bathroom into a relaxing and luxurious retreat, you’ve come to the right place.

Getting started

Before you start thinking about design ideas, colours, and choosing shower heads and tiles, you need to sit down and work out exactly what you want to achieve with your bathroom renovation.

If you’re renovating an ensuite to create a peaceful space where you can unwind, warm tones and a modern free-standing bathtub might be high on your wish list. If you need a bathroom for your growing family, then durable materials and plenty of storage will be essential inclusions.

So take the time to develop a clear idea of what the bathroom will be used for and any features on your must-have list. Once that’s done you can start planning the finer details.

Design ideas for different projects

There are several features and factors you’ll need to consider when planning your bathroom renovation, including:

Layout

The right layout is essential to create a functional and comfortable space, so consider ambience, flow and practicality when deciding on your bathroom layout. Speak to an architect or a builder about the functionality and layout of the space. There’s a seemingly endless array of floorplan options available, though you may be constrained by the location of existing plumbing connections. Consider the features you want in your bathroom, for example maximising natural light or ensuring an easy flow from the bedroom through to your ensuite shower, when deciding on the right layout.bathroom

Shower

The shower is one of the features of your bathroom that will get the most use. From choosing a screen for privacy to deciding on a shower head to sourcing the right water flow, there’s plenty to think about when selecting your shower. You can choose a fixed or hand-held shower head, massage showers, waterfall showers and high- and low-pressure jets. In terms of shower screens, do you want a framed, frameless or semi-frameless screen, or perhaps no screen at all? Chat to an interior designer and shop around at bathroom specialist stores to learn more about the different options available on the market and how they fit into your plans.

Bath

A contemporary bathtub is a must — and there’s a seemingly limitless range of beautiful designs to choose from. There are freestanding tubs that are statement pieces in their own right, recessed baths that use minimal space, easy-access baths for the elderly or those with a disability, as well as full jacuzzi setups for a touch of luxury. However, if you live in a second-storey house, be mindful of having a bath on the second floor as the weight of a full bathtub may put pressure on the upper floor. The amount of space available is also going to have a big influence on the bath you select.

Vanity and basin

Every bathroom needs a sink, but if you and your partner are usually getting ready at the same time, could the space benefit from his and hers sinks? Ample storage space is a must for any vanity unit, while looks should never be neglected in order to ensure that the vanity you select matches the rest of the bathroom. The right vanity will combine good looks and handy storage options with plenty of usable bench space. From wall-mounted vanities to cabinet vanities and even minimalist vanities with a simple shelf system, there’s a huge range of choices available.

Fixtures and fittings

From taps and towel rails to frameless shower screens, the right fixtures and fittings are practical inclusions that complement the design of the rest of the bathroom. Taps come in an extensive selection of materials, including chrome, brass, gold and stainless steel, and there’s no limit to the styles available depending on the space available and the look you want to achieve. The sink, shower, bathtub and toilet should all serve a practical purpose but should also seamlessly integrate with their surrounds and complement one another perfectly.

Tiles

Tiles play a hugely important role in determining the look and ambience of your bathroom. From floor tiles to wall tiles and even special feature borders, choosing the right tiles is crucial to the success of your bathroom renovation. It can also be a daunting process, You’ll need to consider the ambience you want to create in your bathroom, your colour scheme, the size of tiles you want and how they will be laid out. layout bathroomFor example, do you want to use contrasting tiles to add a feeling of space to a small bathroom, or do you want tiles with a textured surface to create a unique and interesting feature? Tiles come in ceramic, glass, natural stone, porcelain and clay, so research the looks and benefits of each option before making your choice.

Storage space

A bathroom with insufficient storage space is impractical and cluttered, so make sure you’ve got ample room for all the toiletries, towels and other odds and ends you need to store in your bathroom. Vanity cabinets, shelves and drawers are the obvious places to keep your items so they don’t clutter up the rest of your bathroom, but there’s plenty more you can do to maximise storage space. There’s a huge range of clever internal hardware options available to cleverly use the available space, while a recessed niche built into the shower cavity is great for storing shampoos, soaps and the like. Even installing a simple ledge-style shelf can help keep the vanity top free of mess.

Lighting

Last but certainly not least, don’t overlook the importance of lighting in creating a welcoming and refreshing space. The bathroom is one area of the house where it’s important to be able to see clearly, but where you can also relax in comfort if that’s what you feel like doing. Whether you’re looking for soft LED down lighting, a feature pendant that stands out or simply the warmth of natural illumination, include lighting considerations in your initial renovation plan. Light fixtures will obviously need to be moisture-proof and capable of standing up to life in your bathroom, while you may also want to consider heat lamps if you live in a cold area. One other thing to remember when choosing lighting is energy usage - the right choices can make a noticeable difference to your power bill.

Bathroom design ideas

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Renovating a small bathroom

When you’re renovating a bathroom, space is the final frontier. In a larger space, having more room to work with often means that you have more flexibility to add privacy and create different zones for each bathroom task.

When you’re renovating a bathroom, space is the final frontier. In a larger space, having more room to work with often means that you have more flexibility to add privacy and create different zones for each bathroom task.

Unfortunately, most bathroom renovators only have a limited area to work with, so they need to take advantage of clever ideas and design solutions that help them make the most of the available space. For example, a normal hinged door can eat up much more space than you have to spare, so a sliding door can offer a better solution. Other great space-saving and space-creating ideas include wall-mounted toilets, neutral colour palettes with occasional bursts of colour, and including handy built-in storage nooks and crannies wherever possible.Small bathroom

Renovating a small bathroom means you’ll also have to be more ruthless when deciding what belongs on your bathroom wish list. For example, while soaking in a hot bath might sound appealing, are you really willing to sacrifice such a large amount of floor space to include a tub?

Do it yourself or get in the experts?

If you’re keen to save as much money as possible on your bathroom renovation, you may want to consider a DIY project. While this lets you take control of your bathroom renovation, it’s always wise to think about your options before going the DIY route as bathroom renovations can become complicated very quickly.

Some jobs are fairly simple for the DIY renovator, such as stripping out your old bathroom and prepping the space for your new bathroom. Other jobs, for example waterproofing and tiling, you might also be able to do yourself if you have the right experience under your belt.

Plumbing and electrical work will need to be done by the professionals, however. A good plumber can help you through your renovation from start to finish, so find a plumber you trust before you start knocking down walls or stripping out tiles.

What can you DIY and what's best left to experts?

Where to buy bathroom renovation supplies

From tiles to toilets, there are several options when you need to stock up on the right supplies for your bathroom renovation. A good place to start your search is a large hardware store like Bunnings, Masters Home Improvement or Home Timber and Hardware. This will give you a good idea of some of the fixtures and fittings available to include in your bathroom.

It’s also a good idea to browse specialist renovation and bathroom supply stores — research online to find one near you, and where you find one bathroom store you’ll often find a few more. There’s a huge range of products to choose from for every aspect of your renovation, from the smallest of tiles to the largest of freestanding baths, so take the time to consider all the options available before making your decisions.

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Top tips to help you save money on your bathroom renovation

  • Do your research. Jump online and visit local bathroom renovation specialists to see what kind of materials and fixtures are on offer. Speak to architects, building experts and bathroom renovation specialists to ensure that your renovation plan and budget is feasible. Source several quotes from different suppliers before deciding which company to go with.Shopping for a shower head
  • Plan ahead. Don’t start your renovation unless you know exactly what you want to achieve. Getting halfway through your project and then deciding that you don’t like the layout, you want different tiles or you’d like to make room for a bigger bath can be an expensive and stressful mistake. Work out exactly what you want before you reach for a hammer.
  • Make a budget and stick to it. Bathroom renovations have something of a reputation for unforeseen costs and budget blow-outs. Around $15,000 to $20,000 is a realistic estimate for many bathroom projects, see our guide on the costs of bathroom renovations, but sit down and work out the material and labour costs for your project. Once you’re fully aware of how much your project should cost and how much you can afford, it’s time to start work.
  • Know what you can do — and what you can’t. While DIY renovations are great for saving money, it’s important that you don’t get ahead of yourself when choosing what jobs to take on and what to leave to the professionals. If you’re at all unsure about your ability to complete a particular task, you’re much better off getting the experts in to avoid problems occurring later down the track.
  • Take your time. While it can be frustrating having your bathroom out of action for a couple of weeks or more, when you’re doing it yourself it’s important not to rush things. Measure everything twice and be certain you’re doing the right thing before you cut, lay or install anything.
  • Plumbing costs. You might want to completely rearrange the features and layout of your bathroom, but take note that plumbing costs can sometimes make this prohibitively expensive. Moving plumbing pipes and outlets for sinks, toilets, showers and baths can cost thousands of dollars, so you may be better off leaving some fixtures where they are to lower your costs.
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Saturday, August 5, 2017

Architect Yann Chu Redesigns a Contemporary Taiwan Home

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This article originally appeared in the December 2008 issue of Architectural Digest.

It began as a minor experiment," Rudy Tseng maintains, characterizing his move some four years ago from a penthouse apartment in downtown Taipei to a rental house in the suburbs. "I wanted to see if I preferred living outside the city limits—a good 40 minutes from Taipei 101," which he takes care to explain is the world's tallest skyscraper and has even been dubbed "one of the Seven New Wonders of the World." Just as soon as he was able to conclude that he did indeed like the suburbs better, he purchased a place there, in a gated community of 600 contemporary look-more-or-less-alike houses (the strict community code dictated white exterior walls and red-clay-tile roofs).

On the upside: The three-level hillside house afforded a wide-reaching view of archaic pastoral—a valley, a river and, in the distance, a mountain with a face of grand ferocity, bearing as it did a decided resemblance to a lion's head. On the downside: Though only around 20 years old, the structure was deteriorating, battered by the roaring wind and flogging rain of Taiwan's long typhoon season, and there were weeds in the disheveled garden "as high as a human."

Tseng, a former managing director of The Walt Disney Company in Taiwan and now a professor of creative management in the graduate school of a university there, tapped the Taipei-based architect and designer Yann Chu, who had worked on both his apartment and a rental house. "When I first met Yann, he was just back from apprenticing in Paris," Tseng recalls, "and he had named his Taipei studio Marais Design, after the district in the French capital that he had worked in and loved. He was young and fresh, with a lot of good ideas, especially industrial-design concepts. I'm going to go a bit out on a limb here and call him, more than a designer, a creative space reformer. Because even after a year of living in his brainchild, I am still discovering new design elements and experiencing strong aesthetic emotions."

Tseng's own tastes ran to the simple, if not the minimal. It was inescapable, given his collection of contemporary Asian art (including works by Xu Bing, Michael Lin, Li Yuan-Chia, Lin Liang-Tsai, Jien-Shiu Lien, Chieh-Jen Chen and Zhen Zhon) and YBAs (Young British Artists, including Jason Martin, Ian Davenport and David Batchelor), that he would want the space to look a little like a contemporary art gallery. "I told Yann that everything that could be white should be white," he explains. "I needed it to all be fairly open but without feeling too cold." In the end, thanks to the architect-cum-designer's dynamism, Tseng got "something not just modern but, even better, futuristic."

Chu "changed everything," Tseng says—except for the color of the exterior and the roof, "the two no-nos." Calling for the greatest ingenuity were the concept and subsequent execution of the staircases, which are different for each level. Some are freestanding, others intramural; some are solid, others "see-through" (the railing on the staircase connecting the first and second levels, for instance, is a silver stainless-steel tube encased in glass, while the railing on the staircase connecting the second and third levels is red lacquer). The back side of the open first-to-second-level staircase is accentuated with translucent light boxes.

The architect used reflective or semitransparent materials for the flooring throughout in order to create "other dimensions." To fuse the house to the landscape, he enlarged the existing floor-to-ceiling multipaneled glass doors that opened from the living room to the garden, made still other windows bigger and even added fenestration. "On the third floor, in the den, in front of where I indicated I would be wanting to sit and read," Tseng recounts, "Yann made a window expressly to frame a banana tree he'd planted in the garden right outside." Nor did the architect forget to typhoon-proof the entire house, rigorously reinforcing everything in sight.

The garden plan for all three levels of the building as it climbs the hillside was Chu's, too. On the ground floor, 30 immature Taiwanese cypress trees frame Korean grass, a couple of Japanese cherry trees and a rectangular pond that serves as a swimming pool for Tseng's four-year-old golden retriever, Hamish. The first floor, reached by outdoor stairs, encompasses the entrance hall (Tseng describes it as "a meet-and-greet area for guests") and the vast, luminous living room. The second floor consists of a dining area, a family room and a kitchen—one big open-plan space. A glass wall with a honeycomb inlay, which allows sunlight to penetrate while maintaining privacy, divides the dining area from the lushly planted side garden.

As one ascends the stairs to the master bedroom and bath, den and guest room that constitute the third floor—a double-height amalgam where the architecture achieves its fullest, most engulfing expression—David Batchelor's freestanding neon light boxes blaze into view. Yellow, orange, blue, purple and green, they proceed to bounce fantastically off the glass panels that slice through the space as well as off a structural column that Chu wrapped in stainless steel for a mirroring effect.

Beyond a monumental door yawns the cavernous master bedroom with its semitransparent walls and pyramid ceiling. The master bath is semiopen, with a concave semitransparent boundary-blurring ceiling. On its other, semitransparent side is the book-lined den, which has furniture by Eames and Saarinen. (Chu himself designed a lot of the furniture for the house, including long benches carved from indigenous cypress, sculptural-looking wood stools and assorted cabinets, plus a dining table, a low table and a sideboard.)

"You've probably heard this before, but Chinese care about feng shui," Tseng declares, pointing out a white, surfboardlike object above his bed that he explains is hiding an air-conditioning unit. "One of the things you have to be most cautious about is bed location. The trouble was there was a structural beam over where we wanted to put my bed, and you must never put your bed directly under a beam, unless you want to have bad dreams and bad luck as well. So we put the air conditioner up there and covered it with the surfboard design. You know, there are some people who even obsess about the direction of their bed, but I figured enough was enough—I didn't want to go overboard," he says with a laugh. "Although this whole house is maybe a little bit overboard."

For all that it may look on the outside like its 599 neighbors, it certainly is singular and unexpected within: Together, Yann Chu and Rudy Tseng have made it boldly go where no house in the community has gone before.

Monday, December 25, 2017

5 bedroom villa for sale in Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G75, G75

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Calderglen Meadow

In the latter half of the 20th century East Kilbride grew from a rural Lanarkshire village to become Scotland’s sixth largest town. Today, East Kilbride is a vibrant and active community. Fresh air and countryside combine with shopping centres and sports and recreation facilities, so it is hardly surprising that it is widely considered to be Scotland’s most successful new town.

Situated off Strathaven Road, Calderglen Meadow is beautifully placed between the magnificent Crutherland House Hotel and Torrance House Golf Course in a highly sought-after area of East Kilbride. Crutherland House dates back to 1700 and is situated in 37 acres of peaceful gardens and woodland, while Torrance House Golf Course is said to be one of Scotland’s best parkland courses.

Part of Calderglen Country Park, with its historic buildings, nature trails and children’s zoo, the course is just one of the ways you can enjoy a relaxing day out in the best of the East Kilbride countryside. For your everyday conveniences, local amenities include a choice of excellent restaurants, medical centres, dentists, churches and libraries. Calderglen Meadow is within the catchment area of the best schools within the new town.

At Calderglen Meadow you’re free to enjoy a relaxed style of country living. Indeed, it’s the ideal place to raise a family or simply enjoy a little more space for yourself.

With large gardens, a communal play area and no through road, you’ll find yourself living in a safe, quiet pocket, tucked away from the worries of the world.

With their innovative layouts, this exclusive selection of properties has been cleverly designed to maximise space, giving them a light and open feel. Here, the practical is balanced sympathetically with the aesthetic, offering homes that are both comfortable and elegant while the large gardens provide the luxury of additional space and the freedom to fully enjoy your country surrounds. Should you need to travel further afield, an excellent network of roads means Glasgow is just 10 miles away, while Edinburgh is approximately 50 miles away.

Glasgow, the 1999 City of Architecture and Design and the 1990 European City of Culture, has a rich heritage of art and culture. There are theatres, art galleries, The Royal Concert Hall, the world-famous Burrell Collection, museums, restaurants and bars. The shopping is arguably the best in Britain outside of London’s West End, with the biggest retailers, famous designers and small boutiques housed in some of the most spectacular shopping centres in the UK.

Calderglen Meadow is an exciting new development from CALA Homes where the best of city life meets the best of country living.

Specification

CALA use only carefully selected, high quality materials. The specification at Calderglen Meadow includes attractive reconstituted stone features and co-ordinating roughcast to the external walls. Maintenance-friendly windows and doors in white uPVC provide high security and peace of mind. Due to the variety of external elevation treatments at Calderglen Meadow, please consult our Sales Advisor for specific details relating to each individual property.

General

Each housetype has its own features. The specification of the home you choose will be from the Gold, Diamond or Platinum ranges. Our Sales Advisor will be pleased to discuss the details of a particular housetype with you.

Kitchens

Each kitchen has been individually designed to maximise workspace and storage. Siemens integrated appliances are fitted throughout the development as detailed.

Platinum Specification

The Naismith, Peploe and Scott housetypes will feature:

Chimney-style cooker hood (size to suit design)
Stainless steel single multi-function oven
Stainless steel combination microwave oven
Stainless steel 5-burner gas hob
Stainless steel American-style fridge/freezer
Integrated dishwasher

Bathrooms and En Suites

Sanitaryware will be provided from the Ideal Standard range in white and complemented by Ideal Standard taps and fittings with quality fitted bathroom furniture. Shower enclosures and shower trays will be by Matki, and Grohe showers will be fitted. Wall tiling from Porcelanosa will be fitted to dado height in bathrooms and en suites and to full height in shower enclosures.

Garages

Garages have sectional-style roller doors which are easy to operate whilst stylish and secure. Power and light are provided.

Decoration

Walls will be finished in magnolia emulsion with internal pass doors, half-glazed doors, skirtings and facings in white gloss finish.

Diamond and Platinum Specification

Decorative cornice will be provided to Lauriston range homes, in the lower hall, drawing room and dining room. Coving is fitted in the upper hall and all ground floor and upper floor habitable rooms not fitted with cornicing. The floor to ceiling height on the ground floor is approximately 2.7 metres in this level of specification.

Electrical

Ample power, lighting, telephone and TV points are incorporated throughout. Please consult your Sales Advisor for specific details on each housetype.

Switchable welcome sensor light
Downlighters to bathroom and en suites
Downlighters to kitchens
Downlighters to halls (not in Gold specification)
Multi-grid switching of kitchen appliances (minimising switchplates at worktop level)
Shaver sockets to bathroom and en suites
Door bell and chimes
Security alarm system
Mains-wired smoke detectors will be fitted

Plumbing and Heating

The central heating and hot water are supplied via a Megaflow designed, unvented system which allows balanced mains water pressure to hot and cold taps including fresh drinking water. The boiler will be gas-fired and individual thermostatic controls will be fitted to all radiators except one which is usually located in the hall.

External

Front gardens will be landscaped in accordance with our approved landscape design. A 1.8 metre high palisade fence will be erected between the rear gardens of each property. A rotary clothes drier will also be provided. Rear gardens will be graded, rough raked and rotovated. Your Sales Advisor will be able to assist you with information on plot-specific boundary fences, service strips, walls and factoring. A factoring company will be appointed to maintain all the common areas within the overall development, i.e. landscaped areas, open areas and car parking areas etc. An annual fee will be payable by all residents at Calderglen Meadow. In order to satisfy building regulations, barrier-free access will be provided to either front or rear entrance.

Note

Whilst these particulars are prepared with all due care for the convenience of intending purchasers, the information is intended as a preliminary guide only. As with the photographs/illustrations in this brochure, the display material in our Customer Reception area is provided purely as a guide, indicating the typical style of a property. The photographs/illustrations do not necessarily represent the actual finishings/elevational treatments, furnishings and fittings at this development. Room measurements are approximate only. Floor plans and dimensions are correct at time of going to print, however, due to the nature of the building these may vary. The illustrated location map is a general guide only. For specific details, please speak to the Sales Advisor for the most up to date information. Nothing contained in this brochure shall constitute or form part of any contract.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Croydex Chrome Contour Twin Mixer Shower Head ECO Water Saving Bathroom Unit Set • £49.99

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Seller: daily-deals-ltd (403,995) 99.5% Top-Rated Plus, Location: Manchester, Ships to: GB, Item: 361970942865Condition: New, Features: 2-Spray Pattern Shower Head, Brand: Croydex, Material: Chrome, MPN: Dual, 2, Riser, Kit, Adjustable, Electric, Hose,Details: Clothing & Accessories Accessories Children's Men's Women's Electronics Ipod Accessories DIY Car Accessories Storage Boxes Sports & Exercise Basketball Bike Fishing Football Other Swimming CLEARANCE SAME DAY DISPATCH guaranteed quality NO HASSLE RETURNS TRACKED DELIVERIES FAST DELIVERY Croydex Contour Duo Combi Shower Set [078780] RRP £79.99 £49.99 ITEM SPECIFICATION CroydexChrome PlatedHandheld And Fixed ShowerheadsIntegrated Riser RailShower Arm & DiverterMulti-Position Shower Head AdjustmentCompatible With 1/2" B.S.P Threaded FittingsDimensions:Length 94 cm1.5m Reinforced Stainless Steel Hose With 11mm Bore DESCRIPTION Payment Shipping Returns Contact Us DESCRIPTION This stylish shower set from croydex is the ideal choice whether you are looking to replace or upgrade your current product. Chrome Plated diverter allows water to be transferred between handheld and fixed showerheads. Integrated riser rail, shower arm and diverter. Multi-position shower head adjustment. Small round fixed pivot showerhead. Compatible with all 1/2" B.S.P threaded fittings. 1.5m reinforced stainless steel hose with 11mm bore. Contour mini 2 function handset. optional ECO water saving feature included. Easy to clean, easy to adjust, and easy to install. (All instructions come on the box in english.) Croydex Chrome Plated Handheld And Fixed Showerheads Integrated Riser Rail Shower Arm & Diverter Multi-Position Shower Head Adjustment Compatible With 1/2" B.S.P Threaded Fittings Dimensions: Length 94 cm 1.5m Reinforced Stainless Steel Hose With 11mm Bore Payment All UK postage prices are for UK Mainland Only. Collection from Depot welcome for minimum orders of £100. In the absence of fulfilment, Daily-Deals-Ltd reserves the right to cancel your order within 48 hours of receiving payment. All communication between Daily-Deals-Ltd and the customer are strictly private and confidential. This includes correspondence via eBay, email, letter or any other method of communication. The customer must not divulge, copy, forward or use the contents, attachments or information contained therein. Any unauthorised use or disclosure may be unlawful. Shipping Please note that the price quoted is for UK Mainland only and Excludes Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland if in doubt please email before purchasing as additional charges may apply. Shipping to the following postcodes will be surcharged: IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH4-50, ZE, BT, IM, TR21-25, JE, GY, PO30-41 Orders received Monday to Friday before 12pm will usually be despatched same day. Items ordered over the weekend will be despatched the following Working Day. If your item is being sent with a tracked service you will receive an email when it has been dispatched including your tracking number. Returns 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Your Right to Cancel: 14 days - FULL REFUND Faulty Within 30 Days: Full Refund or Repair Shipping and handling charges: Cancelled orders - The buyer must pay for shipping and handling, this includes refused orders without prior agreement. Item condition: The condition of the returned item must be as it was shipped to you, opened box with all original materials and contents in sealed protective wrapping. Incorrect/Faulty/Damaged Items: Please contact us to arrange for the return via eBay messaging or one of the numbers above. NO postage will be refunded unless agreed upon in email or writing prior to returning. Contact Us Please use the ebay messaging system FEATURED CATEGORIES Shop Categories Arts & Crafts Baby & Child Celebrations & Occasions Clothing & Accessories Electronics Health & Beauty Home & Garden Lighting Luggage & Travel Office Equipment Pet Accessories Schmal Furniture Special Offers Sports & Exercise Stationery Toys and Games Wholesale & Joblot Other HELPFUL LINKS Add to Favorite Seller Ask Seller a Question View Feedback Visit Our Store About Us Contact Us ebay listing template design by

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