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Bona R850 is an elastic 1-component silane based adhesive for solid and engineered wood flooring. The hardened adhesive is able to withhold thrust during expansion, whilst the resistance against shrinkage is very low – therefore tensions to the sub floor are reduced. The use of primer is generally not necessary but is compatible with R410 primer. The Bona R850 adhesive hardens by a chemical reaction with moisture. 

1-component, easy to handle

• 15kg tub
• EC1 certified – very low emissions
• 1-component, soft elastic, easy to handle
• water and solvent free, almost no swelling of the wood
• good adhesion to most substrates and timber materials
• splashed material can be easily removed
• firm texture – retains trowel pattern
• cure time 24-48hrs
• coverage from 1kg/m2 (depending on sub floor conditions)
• Supplied with FREE trowel – while stocks last

Note: if a primer is required use Bona R410 or R580 not D500

With tackling global warming, pollution and our shrinking rainforests high on the agenda, living an ecological lifestyle is seen as the responsible thing to do. This is why eco furniture is growing in popularity all the time. It seems inevitable that eco houses will become more widespread in the future. And eco furniture, such as eco chairs, eco tables and eco sofas, enables you to start living in your own eco home today.

Why We Need Eco Furniture

Some scientists estimate that half the world’s mature tropical rainforests have already been cut down in the last 50 years, and that we could be left with only a fifth of the world’s rainforests by 2030.

With rainforests so vital for reducing pollution and global warming, it’s essential that we find more sustainable ways of living. And this applies to the way we furnish our homes too.

Eco furniture is built from recyclable materials or those from sustainable sources. Being made from recyclable parts means they can be easily disassembled and reused, whilst wooden eco furniture, such as eco chairs and eco beds, is made from wood taken from ecologically managed forests.

The environmental impact of eco furniture is also minimised by sourcing materials locally. This reduces the carbon emissions produced by transporting them to the workshop, compared to the pollution created by planes and ships hauling them across the Atlantic.

Longer lasting

A lot of cheap, mass produced furniture isn’t designed with longevity in mind. So it often deteriorates and breaks after a few years, instead of lasting a lifetime, as well designed furniture should. This leads to unwanted furniture becoming dumped into our already overflowing rubbish tips.

Eco furniture, on the other hand, is designed to be durable and easy to repair. This helps it to last a lot longer than furniture which isn’t designed with sustainability in mind. So investing in eco furniture makes smart economic as well as ecological sense.

Elegant and comfortable

Going green and creating your own eco home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on comfort and style. Eco furniture is just as luxurious, comfortable and attractive as any conventional item of furniture.

In fact, lying in your own eco bed in your eco house can offer a heightened sense of comfort knowing you’ve helped to reduce pollution, save trees and take care of the planet at the same time.

dblo associates studio brings together a team of architects with a wide experience and knowledge across a variety of project and contract types. dblo associates work covers architecture, interior design and development. working as a studio, allows us the flexibility to expand and contract to suit work loads and to draw on the wider expertise of our associate studios across london. We are  architects london and we believe that the quality of our surrounding have a direct influence on the quality of our lives, whether in public, the work place, or the home. dblo associates is an organisation dedicated to creating and enhancing value through design.

RUMM’s (Remote Utility Monitoring & Management) total energy management solution is a unique scheme combining consultation and planning with sophisticated data collection and clever analytical software to create a bespoke solution – a blue print tailored to each company’s individual needs.

RUMM’s overall mission is to bring leading academic research on energy management into a reality that delivers the win / win of significant cost savings and corporate responsibility. It has a proven methodology to deliver these results.

Since its launch 5 years ago RUMM has already helped clients across the UK, Europe and USA save millions both in terms of costs and CO₂ tonnes.

So if you have:

• an energy bill of over circa £250,000k
• are looking to reduce your energy consumption
• want to help the environment and ensure your company meets with the new CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme) legislation
• need to maintain your current position with the CCA (Climate Change Agreement) and EU ETS (European Union Emissions Trading Scheme)

Carpet cleaning, office cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning, residential cleaning and upholstery cleaning of the highest quality through out London and South East of England.
Hadley St James are proud to offer a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning service to domestic and commercial clients in the London. Our carpet cleaners are NCCA trained and certified. Our carpet cleaning service is provided on Same Day Quote Next Day service basis.

A quick recap of all the components in a fiber optic lighting system

• The light source is where electricity is turned into light.
• The harness is the fiber optic cable which transports the light.
• The end fitting is where the light is output.

An Example Installation

• The light source is located in a convenient area in the ceiling/attic space. After installation, access is only required periodically to change the lamp.
• The fiber optic harness runs from the lightsource to the area where the end fittings are to be installed.
• The end fittings are installed in the ceiling of the room to be illuminated.
• Light is output into the room below

The Light Source Explained

What is it and what does it do?

• The light source is where we turn electricity into light which is then fed into the fiber optic harness.
• Light source power is expressed in Watts – the higher the wattage, the more powerful the light source is and the brighter the light output from it is.
• The light source also contains any effects wheels, such as a colour or twinkle wheel which is supplied with the chosen kit. Effects wheels can also be purchased separately so you can add a different effect, or enhance the colour changing effect by using one of our unique Varicolour colour wheels.
• The light source is the only part of a fiber optic system which contains electricity, and therefore must be housed in a dry environment. Some kit ranges, such as the star deck kits, and the garden kits are supplied with a weatherproof enclosure, allowing you to house the light source outdoors.
• For other kit ranges, weatherproof enclosures are available as optional extras.

The Fiber Optic Harness Explained

What is it and what does it do?

• The harness is the ‘fiber’ part of a fiber optic lighting kit. It is made up of many strands of optical fiber which are usually wrapped in a flexible black sheathing for protection.
• The harness is used to transport the light from the light source to the end fitting. One end of the harness has a ‘common end’ which is the connector used to plug it into the light source. The other end is either terminated with a number of metal ‘ferrules’ which are used to connect the end fitting, or the fibers are left bare for use in products such as the star ceiling kit.
• No electricity runs through the harness making it safe to route it through wet or humid areas. It is also safe to touch – sensory kits actively encourage touching and playing with the fiber.
• If the harness is to be routed underground where it may come into contact with garden tools or other hazards it is recommend that armoured conduit be used to protect it.

 Example Fiber Optic Harness A

This type of harness is used in most of kit ranges – ferrules are fitted to the end of the individual tails. These are used to screw the end fittings which are supplied with kits onto the harness. The ferrule ends are hightly polished to allow for maximum light output. At the other end of the harness is the connector which plugs into the light source – this is called a common end. The black sheathing material on these tails is not removable – it conceals tightly bound bundles of individual fibers which provide the light to each fitting.

Example Fiber Optic Harness B

This type of harness is supplied in star ceiling kits. In this case the fiber tails are much thinner – in fact they are individual strands of fiber. The black sheathing material can be cut back to expose the tails and allow them to be spread out over a wide distance. When fitting the star ceiling kit you have the choice of either leaving the bare ends of the fiber or using small push-fit star lens end fittings.

The End Fitting Explained

What is it and what does it do?

The end fitting is where the light which was generated in the light source and travelled along the harness is output. End fittings come in many shapes and sizes from tiny star ceiling fittings to large stainless steel pavers. Larger fittings, such as pavers and downlights, have screw threads on the back. These are used to connect them to the harness. Small fittings, such as those on our star ceiling or star decking kits’ are push fitted on the bare fiber strands. As with our harnesses, there is no electricity or heat in the end fittings, making them safe to touch or walk on. They can also be installed in wet or humid areas without the normal dangers of mixing water and light.