TPi March 2018

London’s ‘Vase’ building enters final phase for Western Thermal Western Thermal, a specialist engineer in thermal and acoustic insulation, ventilation ductwork, trace heating and fire stopping, has entered into its final phase of thermal insulation and trace heating work for Number One Blackfriars, the London building known as ‘The Vase’. Thermal insulation and trace heating work is being completed by the company on a wide range of mechanical and public health systems throughout the 54-storey building and its basements. Western Thermal is working on the former Sainsbury’s Group headquarters and other core elements of the £140mn project, which spans 74,925m 2 and includes 274 homes, with commercial space at ground level. The company has also been working on the building’s new hotel, which is located on the lower three levels. Michael Slater, executive operations director of Western Thermal, said, “The Vase skyscraper is a rich addition to London’s skyline and adds to our fast-growing residential project portfolio. We have enjoyed our role in this iconic project. Our clients are asking increasingly for our thermal insulation offering in conjunction with our trace heating specialism. This trend toward a multi-disciplined approach to thermal engineering solutions in the construction industry is growing, and Western Thermal’s complementary nature between the different divisions is what makes the company stand out.” As a heating and ventilation insulation contractor, Western Thermal’s services meet the increasing demands for both economic and environmental efficiency, while meeting client specification and manufacturers’ recommendations, for both internal and external applications. The company has also pioneered specialist insulation jackets using the latest thermal materials, which are both removable and reusable. These include valve and flange jackets, bespoke plate heat exchanger jackets, and bespoke trace heated jackets, which are predominantly used in the food processing industry. Western Thermal’s trace heating division specialises in providing water at a constant temperature through a building’s pipes, and also protection from frost, which is now a commonplace function for thermal insulation solutions. The trace heating systems include self-limiting heating cables, flexible resistant series heating cables, and metal-sheathed resistant series heating cables. Western Thermal Ltd – UK info@wtl.uk.com www.western-thermal.co.uk

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