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Axter launches unique roof plant fastening system

Axter General Fix® - unique anchoring device for fixing PV amorphous modules, crystalline panels and other roof mounted equipment At Ecobuild 2012 Axter will be launching GENERAL FIX®, a unique, patented, non penetrative fastening system suitable for fixing plant, including photovoltaic panels and modules, to roofs. Based on the Velcro® Brand Hook and Loop principle, General Fix® tolerates heavy-duty stress in a few square centimetres. It is easy to install and is designed to anchor all types of plant securely without ballast. The underlying philosophy of the system is to preserve the integrity of the waterproofing, regardless of type, and to allow the removal of the photovoltaic panels / modules or other plant for easy maintenance. A range of stainless steel and aluminium accessories is also available. For many years Axter has specialised in the design and manufacture of high quality and fully integrated robust membranes for roofing and the waterproofing of basements and civil engineering structures to suit a variety of aesthetic and performance criteria. Through early involvement in the design of a building, Axter’s technical experts become part of the project team, promoting through innovative materials the importance of health and safety and reduction of build and lifetime maintenance costs. To assist designers Axter provides a free, bespoke design and specification service for renovation and new build projects, including drawings, independent site inspections and long-term guarantees. For further information or to book a CPD seminar on photovoltaics or green roofs, call 01473 724056 or visit www.axter.co.uk.

Generate electricity with Axter General Solar PV

On stand S2700 at Ecobuild 2012 Axter will show the benefits of General Solar PV integrated waterproofing. This is a high performance bituminous roof waterproofing incorporating photovoltaic cells on its upper surface. It is an effective and aesthetic system allowing building owers to produce clean electrical energy. General Solar PV modules are approved under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme and can benefit from the Government’s feed-in tariff on buildings achieving an Energy Performance Certificate C. Though less advantageous than the original scheme, the current tariff should still produce a rate of return of 4.5 to 5%. Axter has installed General Solar PV, on a number of developments in and around London. For full details and costings or to book a RIBA approved CPD seminar on this topic, contact Axter on 01473 724056, email info@axterltd.co.uk or visit www.axter.co.uk.

Axter rooflights - creating natural light, ventilation and smoke evacuation

Rooflights have long been recognised as an effective means of bringing natural light into a building. In addition, overhead daylighting and natural ventilation provide benefits in the form of a reduction in carbon emissions and running costs, allowing designers the opportunity to develop more environmentally friendly buildings. For over 50 years Axter has been manufacturing a complete range of rooftop equipment for natural daylighting, ventilation and smoke evacuation, to satisfy all expectations of the architect and building owner in terms of aesthetics, comfort and safety. For more details call 01473 724056, email info@axterltd.co.uk or visit www.axter.co.uk

Axter - Protecting buildings and the environment above and below ground

Stanwick Lake Visitor Centre has an Axter sedum roof which blends in to the picturesque surrounding landscape and brings all the benefits of a living roof. Axter specialises in the design and supply of complete roof waterproofing and thermal insulation systems for extensive/intensive green and brown roofs, photovoltaics, inaccessible and accessible roofs, structural waterproofing (Wilotekt-Plus), car park waterproofing, rooflights and smoke vents. In all areas of activity Axter is committed to a proactive sustainable development approach and has obtained ISO 140001 accreditation. Contact Axter for full details, including environmental impact assessments: Tel:01473 724056; email:info@axterltd.co.uk; www.axter.co.uk

Axter's modular green roof system on award winning building

Everything Office chose Axter's Hydropack green roof for their new premises "The Greenhouse", a development which won Construction and Renovation category of The National Energy Efficiency Awards 2008. The green roof provides better insulation and harvests rainwater for the toilets and gardens. All elements of an extensive green roof for flat or pitched roofs are contained within the trays which are easy to transport and simple to install. With Axter's systems there is virtually no limit to green roof design. Axter will be showing a number of green roof constructions on Stand S2700 at Ecobuild, encouraging designers to use roof space to maximum benefit. For further details call 01473 724056 or visit www.axter.co.uk.

Axter Hydrolite extensive green roof on Reconomy Alibone Recyling Centre

The Axter Hydrolite sedum specification met Reconomy's requirement for a living roof on their environmentally sensitive flagship recycling centre. The plant now has a large sedum roof and on the strength of the site's green credentials Reconomy has won a contract from Penguin Books for an extension of the facility. The Hydrolite green roof is a lightweight system and is one of the many extensive and intensive green roof designs offered by Axter. A typical build-up of this and other Axter green roofs will be on view on S2700 at Ecobuild, including bio-diverse (Hydrosoil), brown (Hydrobrown), seed (Hydroseed) and Hydropack, the pre-planted modular green roof. A RIBA approved CPD seminar is available on green roof design. For more details call the Axter team on 01473 724056 or visit www.axter.co.uk.

Hydropack 'all in one' extensive green roof system from Axter

Axter's Hydropack is an innovative response to the increasing demand for extensive green roofs. The pre-planted tray, complete with drainage, reservoir, growing medium, filter layer and plants, provides a low-maintenance green roof that is simple to transport and install. Hydropack allows activity on the waterproofing for maintenance or repair as the trays are easily unclipped for removal and reinstatement. A RIBA approved CPD seminar on green roof design is offered by Axter. For full details of Axter's greening systems and design services, call 01473 724056 or visit www.axter.co.uk.

New environmental solar pv waterproofing solution from Axter

Axter's MCS accredited General Solar PV is a unique and integrated solution for the requirements of a roof: hiqh quality waterproofing incorporating photovoltaic cells on its upper surface, thermal inulsation and efficient production of clean, on-site, renewable electrical energy. For full details of Axter's systems and design services contact Axter Ltd on 01473 724056, info@axterltd.co.uk, www.axter.co.uk.