Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University
Dementia
“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of the…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University
Dementia
“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of the…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University
Dementia
“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of the…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University

Dementia

“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University

Dementia

“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University

Dementia

“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of…[Read more]

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University

Dementia

“Age-related changes and impairments can make it more difficult to understand and navigate the built environment. Impairments may include sensory (visual, acoustic, etc), mobility or cognitive restrictions (or sometimes a combination of…[Read more]

Fire cavity barriers:

Dacatie Universal Fire Socks – Statement of performance and fire integrity in Horizontal and Vertical applications 

Independent fire integrity testing carried out at Chiltern International Fire

Test Reference: Appendix A1001 relating to test reference BMT/FF/IF/15078 in Horizontal and Vertical Appl…[Read more]

Quantum entrance matting products can be maintained using standard carpet cleaning methods. To clean entrance matting, follow these guidelines.
Initial clean before use
To begin with clean entrance matting, remove all surface soil, debris, sand and grit. This is done by vacuuming using an upright vacuum with a mechanically driven rotating…[Read more]

Quantum entrance matting products can be maintained using standard carpet cleaning methods. To clean entrance matting, follow these guidelines.
Initial clean before use
To begin with clean entrance matting, remove all surface soil, debris, sand and grit. This is done by vacuuming using an upright vacuum with a mechanically driven rotating…[Read more]

Quantum entrance matting products can be maintained using standard carpet cleaning methods. To clean entrance matting, follow these guidelines.

Initial clean before use

To begin with clean entrance matting, remove all surface soil, debris, sand and grit. This is done by vacuuming using an upright vacuum with a mechanically driven rotating…[Read more]

How do you fit entrance matting?

Primary entrance matting can be installed in two different ways:

1. In a pre-cut matwell
2. Surface mounted with ramped edges

In both cases the matting area needs to be measured accurately, and in the case of shaped areas templates should be made (e.g. for curved edges and around pillars etc.). Dimensions…[Read more]

How do you fit entrance matting?

Primary entrance matting can be installed in two different ways:

1. In a pre-cut matwell
2. Surface mounted with ramped edges

In both cases the matting area needs to be measured accurately, and in the case of shaped areas templates should be made (e.g. for curved edges and around pillars etc.). Dimensions…[Read more]

The beads on my timber window have bent, what should I do?

How to solve a knotty problem like softwood window beads and bars

Soft-wood window beads and bars can present issues for joiners. They can be the cause of excessive material waste and time, with post-installation maintenance also a regular problem.

It is well known that the…[Read more]

The beads on my timber window have bent, what should I do?

How to solve a knotty problem like softwood window beads and bars

Soft-wood window beads and bars can present issues for joiners. They can be the cause of excessive material waste and time, with post-installation maintenance also a regular problem.

It is well known that the…[Read more]

Fire Rating of Aluminium and uPVC Stair Nosings                                                      

Quantum Flooring Solutions does not offer a specific fire rated classification for aluminium or uPVC Stair Nosings since the products are applied and fitted in so many different configurations in site conditions over which Quantum…[Read more]

Fire Rating of Aluminium and uPVC Stair Nosings                                                      

Quantum Flooring Solutions does not offer a specific fire rated classification for aluminium or uPVC Stair Nosings since the products are applied and fitted in so many different configurations in site conditions over which Quantum…[Read more]

Fire Rating of Aluminium and uPVC Stair Nosings                                                      

Quantum Flooring Solutions does not offer a specific fire rated classification for aluminium or uPVC Stair Nosings since the products are applied and fitted in so many different configurations in site conditions over which Quantum…[Read more]

FRA stands for ‘Fire Risk Assessment’

A FRA will identify what needs to be done in any work place to prevent a fire and keep people safe. A written record of FRAs needs to be kept for any business with 5 or more employees.
To carry out a FRA, consideration needs to be given to:

1. The identification of potential fire hazards
2. The ide…

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EPD stands for ‘Environmental Product Declaration’

An EPD is an outcome or review of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by a third party verified and compliant EPD scheme. Publicly disclosed and certified EPDs summarise all aspects of a products life cycle from cradle to end of life.

EPDs for the products of Quantum Flooring Solu…[Read more]