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CPD examines how to specify 100 per cent recycled lead
» 21 Apr 2016
International Industrial Metals’ RIBA-approved CPD, ‘Lead – uniquely recycled for a better informed decision’ examines the sophisticated...
With only one such plant in the UK, over 95% of the constituent parts of any battery are recovered, this provides a total chain of custody and scope to specify Code 3-8 material which presents the lowest environmental impact.
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Leadwork craftsman receive the ultimate accolade
» 14 Dec 2015
The 2015 Murdoch Awards, which recognise the very best in leadwork design and installation carried out by members of the Lead Contractor...
Before announcing the winners at Fawsley Hall Hotel, near Daventry, Awards Chairman Richard Murdoch thanked Associated Lead Mills for continuing its long standing sponsorship of the awards in support of the LCA’s quality standard ethos. The awards are the ultimate...
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Stunning lead belvedere provides focal point for Dumfries House garden
» 01 Jun 2015
Roof lead from ALM has contributed to the reawakening of a stunning house described as an 18th century Sleeping Beauty.
Adam-designed Dumfries House dates from the mid-1750s and includes at least 50 pieces of furniture by the great British maker Thomas Chippendale – some specially made for the house – along with the finest surviving collection of carved Scottish rococo furniture. Yet, until the...
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ALM HM Warmfast vapour barrier for Cambridge University sports centre
» 27 Apr 2015
Whether specifying zinc, copper, stainless steel or aluminium for a warm roof specification, a high performance vapour barrier is essential.
A ‘compact’ warm roof has no underside ventilation, so if vapour is able to pass into the roof space it will soon settle on the insulation, severely reducing its performance. When it ultimately hits the underside of the colder metal outer skin it will condense, attack the metal...
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Africa House provides shop window for ALM heritage leadwork
» 03 Jul 2014
Associated Lead Mills’ involvement in the £22m remodelling and enlargement of Africa House in London’s Kingsway entailed...
JM Architects, led by Michael Ashenheim, specified the materials as a consequence of local planning requirements. Lead dormer windows, corner finials and a wealth of detail work were fabricated by ALM for the Grade 2 Listed building. Due to their size, decorative panels, corner...
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ALM shares in Brompton Oratory success
» 15 May 2014
Following signs of fixing fatigue, crystallisation and small areas of underside corrosion, it was decided to replace the 117-year-old lead...
To comply with current standards, sheets and detailing required some alterations, most notably to include high level ventilation. Work was undertaken by craftsmen from Martin (UK) who are approved to Heritage Leadworker status, with the project announced as winner of the Murdoch...
