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A modification to CS 86 now allows for the exterior installation of glazing panels, thus avoiding the need to transport glass through buildings. The development also allows the use of larger and heavier glazed panels, including triple glazing up to 500kg. A modification to CS 86 allows glazing panels to be installed on the outside.[…]
The house had cracks emerging in the exterior paintwork as a result of the inadequate water-based product originally applied, leaving the building materials vulnerable to damage and decay. The house had cracks emerging in the paintwork which left the building vulnerable to decay. The Stormshield range Rainbow Decorators used Johnstone’s Alkali Resisting Primer to prevent[…]
Presto offers a scratch render specifically devised for the UK housing stock, where this type of render is a traditional finish on housing in many towns and villages across the UK. Presto offers a scratch render for the UK housing stock in a range of colours. Presto render consists of a lime-based render with high[…]
Stretching back hundreds of years, the collection features the major design movements of Palladian and Neo-Classical, Regency, Arts & Crafts, Gothic Revival, Victorian Eclectic, Art Deco and post-war ’50’s Sketchbook’. The collection enables specifiers to introduce shades that are personal to the design of a historic building. The Historic Colour Collection features 120 colours within[…]
BS 5534 provides the industry with guidance on best practice relating to the installation of pitched roofs, as well as the changes to the standard focus on improving the security of the roof structure. Three elements of the standard have been revised – fixing, mortar bedding and underlays. Decra roof tiles and underlay products are[…]
Waterproofing Heathrow Terminal 3 Icopals liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used in the refurbishment of London Heathrow Airports Terminal 3 Icopals liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used to replace the old system, which was installed in the roof of Heathrows Terminal 3. Mitie Roofing undertook the refurbishment, working carefully to ensure there was no disruption[…]
Completed seven years ago, the Hadfield Wing is one of the most recent additions to the hospital. The full front elevation of the building features a mix of rendered masonry and timber cladding which was in need of refreshing. Stormshield was specified for the rendered masonry and timber cladding. GML Maintenance and Refurbishment specified Johnstone’s[…]
Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. An excellent piece of architecture The Library and Cultural Centre was described as a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building. Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning 29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]
The solutions have been developed to offer superior thermal performance with a thinner profile, allowing valuable useable floor area to be maximised within the building footprint. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’, was carried out by Sweett Group on behalf of Kingspan Insulation. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’ The comprehensive[…]
The winning project was the refurbishment of the Neo-Natal Unit roof at Hammersmith Hospital. The 2015 winners were announced on Friday 15th May at the UK Roofing Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton London Metropole. The project faced a number of challenges due to the nature of the building. The roof top plant – which[…]
