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Telling Architectural
Telling Architectural offer a versatile approach to the design and management
of terracotta rainscreen cladding along with other specialist forms of
construction whether these are lightweight steel walling, pre fabrication,
stone, natural terracotta or zinc and copper.
Terracotta Facades
Telling Architectural distribute Argeton in the UK and collaborate nationally
with the cladding services division of Taylor Maxwell in providing an unequalled
level of technical sales and advisory services including structural calculations,
conceptual and project design and budget costings. On major projects a bespoke
network is available for clients to remotely access and
upload data, monitor design development and retain input in the project design
process via a hierarchical password system.
The companies participate in the installation of Argeton by providing an
experienced contract support manager and can project supervise where requested.
Terracotta Rainscreens are manufactured under the ‘Argeton’ process
created by the German Clay Tile Manufacturers Association.
Argeton facades are an innovative concept for the use of terracotta tiles
in a rainscreen. The system utilises the proven principle of the ventilated
cavity, creating a condensation free and thermally efficient cladding whose
components are suited to modern architecture. The natural beauty and symmetry
of the Argeton format lies in the precise and clean lines achieved without
overlapping, the traditional method of protecting a tile façade against
water ingress. The profile of the tile minimises water penetration and was
tested to CWCT Standards at the Taywood Laboratories in the UK. Testing to
ASTM is underway.
The contrast of the joint and the smooth tile enhance the aesthetic effect
of the façade and maintain a traditional whilst modern theme. Argeton
can be created into a modular format with powder coated aluminium sections
used as features and the use of variable joint profiles can replicate large
plank effects. Modular features can facilitate fire stopping measures where
regulations so require.
Argeton facades interface readily with alternative forms of curtain walling,
glazing and insulated render systems to provide flexibility of design in
the creation of an individual style.
Composition:- The Argeton Rainscreen is constructed to comply with DIN 18516
Part 1 relating to ventilated non load bearing structural cladding systems.
Natural clay tiles are available to a standard grid of up to 500mm in length
and 250mm in height. Optional height tiles are available to suit grids of
225mm, 200mm, 187.5mm, 175mm and 150mm. The length of the
tiles is variable and where necessary can be easily adjusted on site with
a diamond tipped wet cut saw. Tiles are 30mm in thickness and perforated
throughout their length to provide a maximum system weight of 50 kgs/m2.
Aluminium substructures are designed in accordance with the British Standards
applicable to rainscreen facades and have been tested at the Taywood Laboratories
in the UK for compliance with CWCT Standards.
Appearance:- Smooth faced natural clay tiles available in fourteen colours
created with natural ochres and the unique firing process. External corners
are formed in powder coated aluminium with either a square hollow section
or a cruciform. Linings to windows and base trims can be provided either
to contrast or blend with the colour of the tile selected.
The Argeton Terracotta Façade can be installed in both refurbishment
and new construction. Structural deviations are readily overcome by the aluminium
support system recommended. Traditional backgrounds of blockwork or concrete
are suitable for support of the Argeton System.
Thermal bridging between the cleat and the structure is prevented by the
use of a thermal separator. Lightweight steel walling can be designed to
accommodate the Argeton System where re-modelling of the existing structure
is proposed.
Design and Planning:- Standard sections are available to assist the designer
in the selection of appropriate interface details. Utilising CAD an elevation
can be laid out to grid in the preferred tile module. Structural calculations
for the fixing of the support structure, wind speeds and any loadings that
may be applicable will be undertaken by the in-house design
and engineering department of Telling Architectural. These calculations are
project specific, particularly in refurbishment where the age and condition
of the fabric will require testing and analysis to establish its structural
integrity.
Taylor Maxwell Partnership
In August 2004 a partnership was formed with the cladding systems division
of Taylor Maxwell. Their operation from fourteen regional offices provides
excellent support and technical services for the specifier that is closely
linked to our in house design department. It is intended that the collaboration
will be expanded in to other innovative cladding forms where our unique service
will reduce the load in design responsibility upon the consultant/
contractor in interfacing and programming. The services offered in conjunction
with
Taylor Maxwell include but are not restricted to:
• Electronic CAD Downloads in DXF and DWG Formats
• Specification Downloads
• Design & CONDAM Evaluation
• Management and Design Coordination
• Planning and Budgetary Advice
• Maintenance Manuals
• Installation Training and Site Supervision
• Approved List of Contractors (Job Specific)
Catnic - Galv. Steel Lintels ::
Knauf Drywall - Dry Linings, Plaster
and Plasterboard
Hanson - Blocks and Bricks ::
Pilkingtons Tiles - Wall
Tiles
Readymix (UK) - Concrete and
Agregates ::
Pilkingtons Tiles - Floor
Tiles
Readymix (UK) - Cement and Mortars
:: S and P Coils - Door
heater curtains
Tarmac - Lightweight and Aerated Blocks
:: Ingersoll Rand Security
- Door Ironmongery and Architectural Hardware
Tarmac - Top Blocks and Lightweight Concrete
Blocks :: Leaderflush
+ Shapland - Quality Timber Doors
Redland - Roof Tiles and Roofing
Systems :: Dorma - Door Entrance
Systems
Ward - Cladding Insulated Panels
:: Sikkens - Wood Stain, Preservative
Decorative Woodcare
Telling - Building Facades ::
Besam - Automatic Door Openings
and Systems
Eurobrick Systems - Brickwork Cladding
:: ARDEX UK - Tile Adhesives and Grout
Ancon - Stainless Steel Construction
Fixings :: ARDEX UK - Sub-Floor
Preparation
Britannia - Kitchen Ventilation
Systems :: ARDEX UK - Resin Based Floor
Coverings
Swish - UPVC fascias and soffits Building
Products :: Becker
- Sliding folding screens and partitions
Catnic Litetile - Lite Weight Roofing
products :: UNION - Door
Ironmongery and Furniture
SCHÜCO International - Curtain Walling
Systems :: Space Air
- Air Conditioning Systems
Akzo Nobel - Exterior Paint
Finishes :: Monodraught - Flue
Vents and natural Daylighting Systems
Schott - Fire Resistant Glazing ::
Wavin - Waste Plumbing and Drainage
systems
OWA - Suspended Ceilings ::
Osma - Underfloor Heating
Systems
Pilkington - Low E Glass
:: Kingspan - Off Site Modular
Buildings
RMC Panel Products - Thermabate Cavity
Closers :: Wards of Bristol
- Architectural Signage
Wade Int. (UK) - Plumbing and
Drainage :: Capital
Marble - Natural Stone and Ceramics
Hunter Plastics - PVCu Rainwater Goods
:: Komfort - Office
Interior systems
Briggs & Forrester - Building
Services :: Carrier
- Quality Air Conditioning Systems
Gilberts - High Performance Louvres
:: AET -
Underfloor heating and air conditioning
Building Simulators. - Computer
Simulations :: Noral Lighting
- External and Street Landscape Lighting
Dow Construction Products -
Insulations ::
LHP Consultants - Building
Services Consultants
Colman - Quality Architectural Louvres
:: Twyford Bathrooms - Showers
and Sanitaryware
Telling - Traditional Lime mortars grouts
& finishes :: ICEL
- Electrical Generators and Power Systems
Tyco Thermal Controls - Under floor
Heating :: Abacus -
External House and street Lighting Furniture
Marley - Floor coverings and floor finishes
:: Viessmann - Solar and Geothermal
Heating systems
Levolux - Solar shading with external
louvres :: Kludi - Sanitary ware
and Accessories
Artemide - Architectural Lighting ::
Marshall-Tufflex
- Rain water goods and services
AET - Partitions suspended
ceilings and raised floors ::
Kingspan - High Performance
Insulations
Kingspan - Computer Access floors
:: C&B Systems - Pre Plumbed
Panels and WC Cubicles
Polyflor - Safety Flooring and Contract Flooring
:: Halton Ventmaster - Commercial
Kitchen Ventilation systems
Task Systems - Workstations and Office
Furniture :: Polyflor - Vinyl Floor
Covering systems
L S Longden - Quality Timber doors ::
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