24 August 2015

Conservation approval for REHAU Heritage vertical sliders

Interior of Beverly Court Eastbourne showing the arched head REHAU Heritage vertical sliders CASE STUDY: Eastbourne Seafront Apartments REHAU Heritage vertical sliders manufactured by specialist fabricator Roseview Windows installed by Hastings Glass Jonathan Horner and his company Paternoster Properties were initially refused permission to replace the original single glazed timber box sash windows in the[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Slip resistant stair-nosing profiles specified for Derby Arena

The 5,500-seat Derby Arena is only one of five such venues in the UK, having opened its doors to the public in March this year. Schluter’s stair-nosing profiles have been installed at Derby Arena to offer greater slip-resistance and safety. The venue features a 250 metre cycle track and an infield track which will host[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Comprehensive flooring system installed at Nottingham shopping centre

The extensive refurbishment has seen changes to both the ground and first flooring shopping areas, including provisions for new food and drink units and a new fire escape stairwell. Schlüter-DITRA was installed to allow new tiles to be overlaid onto the surface. Furthermore, the bathrooms have been upgraded with a new lighting system and finishes,[…]

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

New Vortice product improvements impact on indoor air quality

Heat recovery units Vortice new HR250 Neti heat recovery unit Recent research suggests that there are four key areas which are of greatest importance to architects, specifiers and developers: high thermal efficiency low noise emissions low specific fan power ease of installation These features were all built into the design of both new MVHR units[…]

  • 24 August 2015

  • 24 August 2015

24 August 2015

Schlüter enhance range with thermostat and underwall heating

The Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT has become popular with specifiers, installers and homeowners as an all-in-one integrated solution for use under tiles and natural stone flooring, most recently being used at the historic Lanesborough Hotel in Hyde Park Corner The underfloor heating system was recently used on an iconic London hotel The product has been developed to provide[…]

  • 24 August 2015

20 August 2015

Over 30 Brick Award nominees utilise Wienerberger products

The 39th annual Brick Awards 2015 are scheduled for Wednesday 18th November at The Hilton, Park Lane in London.  Shortlisted entries include Swift Brickwork’s work on CJCT Architects’ Imperial College London project, specifying Wienerberger’s platinum white brick. Ronald McDonald House, Glasgow was nominated using Wienerberger Marzaile brick Shift Brickwork were also recognised with a nomination[…]

  • 20 August 2015

20 August 2015

Timonox upgrades to be showcased at The Building Centre

Crown Trade’s Timonox flame retardant finish has been developed to slow down the spread of flames in the event of a fire, allowing additional time for buildings to be evacuated. The Timonox flame retardant system has been designed to limit the spread of fire. The system can be applied on both walls and ceilings, and[…]

  • 20 August 2015

20 August 2015

Polyflor safety vinyl flooring for dementia-friendly hospital ward

Polysafe flooring was specified to help create safe environment at Manor Hospital’ Safe flooring for dementia-friendly facility MTX Contracts Ltd designed, manufactured and constructed Ward 29, a 1491m² modular construction made up of 31 modules which were built and fitted out off site before being lifted into position at the hospital by a 350 tonne[…]

  • 20 August 2015

20 August 2015

Kooltherm wall insulation installed in Dundee residential towers

The tower blocks, originally constructed in the 1950s using a solid concrete no fines wall construction, each comprise of 30 flats. Kingspan’s Kooltherm Wall Insulation System makes up part of a £3.5m refurbishment. Following a Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) undertaken by Sustainable Energy Scotland, it was recommended that an internal wall insulation system was[…]

  • 20 August 2015