Latest Case Studies

Location: Greencroft Gardens, London Date: August 2017 This is a small single zone smoke vent system supplied for a stairwell in a multi occupancy building in London. Flat Glass AOV Roof Hatch For this high-end flat conversion project in London we specified one of our EN12101-2 tested flat glass roof vents to provide a better-quality finish to the project. This AOV roof hatch was required for the top of the stairwell, where you commonly need to achieve a 1mtr square free vent area to clear the smoke from the escape route. The roof vent installed is 1.4mtr x 1mtr vent with [...]

Location: Maldon, Essex Date: August 2017 This case study is just one example of a typical customer requirement, automating a roof vent window on a conservatory roof We have designed an easy to fit & cost effective solution for fitting an electric actuator to conservatory roof vent window with no visible frame By using the existing screwjack bracket on the opening vent (which can be replaced if required with a new brass, chrome or satin chrome bracket if required) we can provide a solution to fit an electric actuator such as the ACK42 chain opener to the roof vent window with [...]

Location: Herefordshire Date: July 2017 Rocburn were asked to supply a solution for high windows with oak frames in a barn conversion and a rain sensor. Window Opener Equipment Supplied: 2 x Kato 230v Black Chain Actuators 1 x MB08 Proportional Temperature Control Panel with Rain Sensor 2 x Special Bracket Kits to Suit this window type Project Overview This job required a sleek modern window openers that would work fit on traditional oak window frames. The Kato 230v black openers we supplied are chain actuators with an adjustable stroke (max 500mm), 30kg pushing force with neat slim-line metal bodies. Download: [...]

Date: July 2017 A customer came to us with a particular problem, he wanted to achieve better natural ventilation in his conservatory which had rooflights. He wanted to install some sort of traditional manual window opener but wouldn't know what would work as there where no visible frame on the windows themselves. Window Opener Equipment Supplied: Single Thread Screwjacks in Chrome Finish Extension Plate to give a visible frame to push against Project Overview The customers aim was to achieve better natural ventilation within his conservatory. He had existing timber conservatory roof vents but they had no frame [...]

Location: Worcester Date: June 2017 Rocburn were chosen to supply the electric window opener equipment to be installed as part of a new build apartment building. Window Opener Equipment Supplied: Kato 305 Chain Actuators - For Side Hung Windows Project Overview This job required a powerful window opener that would work on side hung windows. The Kato 305 openers we supplied are chain actuators with an adjustable stroke (max 500mm), 30kg pushing force with neat slim-line metal bodies.   Download: Kato 305 Datasheet 2017   Project Pictures Kato 305 Side Hung Window Opener   This is one of the many [...]

Location: 226 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames Date: May 2017 Rocburn were chosen to supply the smoke ventilation equipment to be installed as part of renovation works for 226 Richmond Road.  The aim was to renovate AOV systems to bring them up to current standards. Smoke Ventilation Equipment Supplied: 1 x Single Zone - 5amp Smoke Vent Control Panel 1 x Kato 305 24V RWA Actuator + Velux Skylight Brackets 1 x Fireman’s Override Switch 1 x Smoke Detector Head & Relay Base Project Overview This job consisted of 1 stair core ventilated by a pitched Velux rooflight. The system allowed for [...]