CA Group installs UK’s first horizontal River-Therm® Wall for B&Q

DIY giant B&Q has recently completed work on its state of the art headquarters in Eastleigh, Hampshire, which will provide office accommodation for 1,500 staff. B&Q wanted to create a base that was a long term investment which didn’t have a negative impact on the environment. Having worked with CA Group since 1999, B&Q worked with CA Building Products to provide a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing solution. B&Q also worked with CA Group’s contracting business unit, Specialist Cladding Systems (SCS), to provide a high quality installation.

At the request of the architect a mixture of cladding systems including Twin-Therm® and River-Therm® were used on the facades to give the building a varied look. Twin-Therm® from CA Building Products is a cost effective, reliable solution that gives guaranteed U-values. River-Therm® is usually supplied as a roof cladding system but in this instance it was installed horizontally on the walls then some sections over-clad with timber. It is the first installation of River-Therm® on walls horizontally in the UK although it has been selected on many prestigious projects on the continent to enhance the aesthetics of a building.  These systems are future proof.

Specialist Cladding Systems played a major part in the installation of the entire facade of the Head Office. Facilities include; merchandising laboratory, training centre, meeting room suites, fitness centre, crèche and kitchens, plus roof top car parking for 918 cars.  CA Group ensured that all elements were completed to a high standard by interfacing with other envelope contractors supplying louvers, glazing, timber and asphalt.  This quality workmanship was a key factor in delivery the standard B&Q have come to expect from CA Group.

Sustainability and environmental factors were key on this build making CA Building Products Twin-Therm® and River-Therm® perfect for the metal facades. Both Twin-Therm® and River-Therm® are supplied with the Corus Confidex Sustain® Guarantee, ensuring all of the avoidable carbon emissions created throughout the life of the systems are offset by investing in environmental projects worldwide. Both systems are also fully recyclable to enable a low ‘cradle to cradle’ carbon footprint.

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