Sertus

Sertus were asked to work closely with Ark M&E, the project M&E contractor, to ensure our dampers and roof vents were installed in the safest way.Project Name: Barking WharfLocation: LondonSector: ResidentialClient: EcoWorld LondonInitial Brief:Sertus were asked to work closely with the Ark M&E. Of particular importance to the client was to ensure that fully compliant products were used within their smoke ventilation system, especially our EN 12101-8 smoke dampers. View these here.Challenges:To ensure that the project programme was adhered to, Sertus applied Lean manufacturing principles and came up with some unique efficiencies, for example combining the smoke damper and the environmental damper in one housing to reduce installation time on site, and to reduce the amount of builders' work for the client.Outcome:This project is a large phased scheme over 4 blocks and was finalised in 2021. Sertus manufactured & supplied products swiftly and efficiently, allowing this project to be completed well on time.

Sertus were commissioned to provide natural smoke ventilation products for the university.Project Name: Cornell QuarterLocation: Teesside UniversitySector: Student AccommodationClient: Teesside UniversityInitial BriefIn 2019, Sertus began working closely with contractors on one of Teesside University's new student accommodation developments to ensure that the smoke ventilation products are installed in accordance with Approved Document B. In this project, Sertus' RSL-R product was used. View it here.OutcomeThe project was handed over ahead of schedule with no snags, ready for the student intake of September 2020.

United Living approached Sertus to supply automatic smoke ventilation products for all seven blocks, to keep fire escape routes via stairwells and communal corridors free from smoke in the event of a fire.Project Name: Dagenham FlatsLocation: East LondonSector: ResidentialClient: London Borough of Barking & DagenhamInitial BriefUnited Living is one of the UK’s leading providers of refurbished and new build dwellings. The company was tasked with the refurbishment of seven apartment blocks in the London borough of Dagenham and Barking. As multi-storey blocks occupied by demographically-diverse residents, including families and the elderly, the requirement for safe escape routes in the event of a fire was clear; and the existing ventilation within this 1970's building had been identified as less than optimal.Sertus' Façade Louvre Blade (Glass) vents were used in this project. View the product here.OutcomeThe addition of windows has improved overall quality of life in the building by introducing more natural light, increasing ventilation and comfort, and reducing the energy costs associated with both.Fitting into the existing window frames and supplied with full wiring schematics, the window vents proved simple and speedy to install, which kept costs down and reduced disruption for residents during the scheme of works. All products are certified to residential building regulations, including EN12101-2, delivering total peace of mind for client, contractor and residents alike.

Sertus were commissioned to provide products that would help mitigate heat build-up within the common areas of the building.Project Name: Fulneck PlaceLocation: LondonSector: ResidentialClient: Breyer GroupInitial Brief:When the building was originally constructed, there was a natural smoke control system. However, due to very efficient insulation and a communal boiler, the building was becoming exceptionally warm, with corridors sitting between 40 and 50 degrees celsius.Sertus were called on to supply industry leading products, which would stop the heat build-up issues.Outcome:Sertus supplied, mechanical pods, roof single leaf vents and roof vent collars to this project. View these products here.

Working closely with key stakeholders on the project, Sertus delivered much-needed products, that blended seamlessly with the contemporary aesthetic of the building itself.Project Name: Grafton QuarterLocation: CroydonSector: ResidentialClient: Grafton Quarter Property Development LLPInitial Brief:Grafton Quarter in Croydon was an ambitious £25M project aimed at transforming a declining two-acre industrial site into an outstanding mixed-use scheme. The resulting development features an innovative creative hub with circa 20,000 sq ft of artist studios and 97 residential units and is an impressive addition to this upcoming area.Sertus supplied many Shaft Louvre Dampers and Roof Single Leaf vents to this project, as you can see from the imagery. If you'd like these products for your project, take a look here.Outcome:The installation of a bespoke products (dampers and roof vents) represents a future-proofed solution that delivers superior safety performance for residents at Grafton Quarter, while simultaneously enhancing the overall quality of life within this forward-thinking development thanks to improved air quality and advanced comfort ventilation functionality.Crucially, the Sertus products offer assured compliance to Building Regulations Approved Document B, BS 9991 for ventilation of areas in apartment buildings.

Sertus supplied mechanical smoke ventilation products to this modern project.Project Name: Jaguar Land RoverLocation: LondonSector: CommercialClient: Jaguar Land RoverInitial BriefSertus were approached to provide a mechanical smoke ventilation products for a firefighters' core which was required due to the large floor space of the showroom.OutcomeSertus supplied Shaft Louvre Dampers and a Roof Mechanical Pod for this project. Take a look at the photos above, and you can find the products here.

Sertus worked with the developer to deliver sustainable natural smoke ventilation products to this project. Comprising of head of stair vents and façade vents.Project Name: Lily's WalkLocation: High WycombeSector: ResidentialClient: Inland HomesInitial BriefAs providers of tested and certified smoke ventilation equipment, Sertus were approached to deliver smoke ventilation products of the highest quality to Lily's Walk.OutcomeSertus Façade Single Leaf products were used on this project, which are tested and certified to BS EN 12101-2. Sertus also manufactured Roof Single Leaf smoke vents for Lily's Walk. Have a look at the products here.The residents of this flagship development can be fully confident that the smoke ventilation products installed meet all the necessary compliance criteria.

Sertus were commissioned to provide a roof mechanical pod, along with Shaft Louvre Dampers on this project.Project Name: LIV Student AccommodationLocation: SheffieldSector: Student AccommodationClient: Valeo ManagementInitial Brief:Sertus were approached to work closely with key stakeholders on the project and deliver smoke ventilation products that answered all the technical specifications.Outcome:Sertus products were fully commissioned in May 2020, providing the corridors with both environmental and smoke ventilation ready for the fresh intake of students.

Sertus provided mechanical smoke ventilation products during the later stages of this project.Project Name: Moxy HotelLocation: BirminghamSector: CommercialClient: Vastint UK BVInitial Brief:Sertus were asked to manufacture many different products for this project: Roof Mechanical Pod, Shaft Louvre Dampers and Roof Single Leaf smoke vents. Have a look at them here.Outcome:Throughout the project, continual communication and flexible thinking meant that we could complete the request of products ahead of a tight schedule.

Sertus were commissioned to provide natural smoke ventilation products for the university.Project Name: Scape Student AccommodationLocation: GuildfordSector: Student AccommodationClient: ScapeInitial BriefHere at Sertus, we took a particular interest in this student accommodation development as it’s situated immediately adjacent to the unit where the Whitesales Group was founded in 1983, and it’s under ten miles from our current headquarters and factory! Consisting of 403 beds across two blocks and a 116-bed co-living block, we were asked by the main contractor’s in-house M&E department to provide compliant products of the highest standard.Outcome of the projectA successful project - which Sertus provided Roof Single Leaf smoke vents and Shaft Louvre Dampers for. Take a look at those products here.

While the residents were still occupying the building, Sertus manufactured bespoke smoke ventilation products for this project.Project Name: Sudbury HouseLocation: WandsworthSector: ResidentialClient: Richmond & Wandsworth Borough CouncilInitial brief:Sertus worked with the local council to provide Façade Louvre Blade smoke ventilation products for Sudbury Tower in London. Take a look at this product here.Outcome:The manufacture, packaging and delivery of Sertus products ran smoothly, delivering total peace of mind for client, contractor and residents alike.