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20 May 2015

Waterproofing products specified for residential development

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The development consists of 12 properties, seven of which are built partly into the hillside, with the rear gardens being at first floor level. It was important to ensure these properties were protected against water ingress and remain habitable, therefore the retaining wall and floor slab were constructed using a dual system from Sika as[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Rolled zinc finishes to be showcased at Vision

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AZENGAR – an engraved, rolled zinc finish for roofs and façades – will be one of the products showcased on Stand 93. It features a distinctive matt surface unaffected by fingerprints, making it ideal for both exterior and interior use. Rolled zinc is becoming increasingly popular across all building sectors. AZENGAR was developed in response[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

BIM objects added to Crown Paints online services

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The new service can be accessed via the Crown Paints’ Specification website, or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the National BIM Library – an online library consisting of generic and proprietary BIM objects such as walls, windows, doors, foundations, cladding and roofs. BIM Objects enables users to integrate Crown Paints’ products into a[…]

  • 20 May 2015

19 May 2015

Hybrid series windows used in UK Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015

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The architects BDP specified the windows with a black powder-coated aluminium for external durability and low maintenance. The windows also feature spruce engineered timber internally for a natural look and feel. The UK Pavilion features a 14m³ aluminium lattice hive sphere, designed to resemble a honeycomb. Hepworth Framework fabricated the Hybrid frames, which were installed[…]

  • 19 May 2015

19 May 2015

New double shiplap board added to Fortex cladding range

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Fortex Pro features an increased width of 333mm and thickness of 9mm creating a stronger board through improved profile design. It also offers greater coverage at 1.665sqmt per board, with a quick and easy calculation for specification purposes. The new product uses advanced skin technology resulting in superior colourfastness and long-term weatherability. Homes in Norfolk[…]

  • 19 May 2015

19 May 2015

Foiled PVC-U windows specified for Hungry House developments

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PWS fitted the windows at the Tail O’the Bank foiled in a smooth slate grey to suit the contemporary look of the restaurant and its waterfront setting on East India Harbour. PWS Scotland installed a gable feature in REHAU TOTAL70c in Golden Oak at The Oystercatcher For the more traditionally styled Oystercatcher, the specified windows[…]

  • 19 May 2015

18 May 2015

ZARGES launches Reachmaster mobile scaffold tower

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The Reachmaster boasts a range of working heights from 2.5m to 8.5m and has been developed to be setup with ease. Reachmaster is designed to reach more heights than competitors’ aluminium scaffold towers Its folding base frame can be wheeled into position when closed. Opening out the base frame and locking the folding gate is[…]

  • 18 May 2015

15 May 2015

Heat Interface Units receive WRAS approval

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WRAS is the industry standard for UK approved water fittings that are compliant with the UK plumbing regulations. All products are approved by UK Water Suppliers using the performance requirements set out by the Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The WRAS approved Meibes Unit by Pegler Yorkshire Climate[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Bespoke fire doors chosen for Surrey golf club

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The stained, ebony ash veneered doors featured a bespoke curved steel inlay design. These were specified to complement the contemporary interior design of The Lodge – an eighteen room, boutique hotel set in the Surrey countryside in the grounds of Kingswood Golf Course. The Lodge has eighteen individually styled, contemporary rooms. Kingswood’s 6,900 yard course[…]

  • 15 May 2015

15 May 2015

Brick manufacturing increases due to housing demands

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Brick production during 2014 year rose 17% compared to 2013, totalling 1.8 billion bricks – demonstrating how the brick industry has reacted to meet increased demands from house builders. The Brick Development Association – which represent 99% of the UK brick manufacturers – have estimated that output numbers will rise to 2 billion bricks in[…]

  • 15 May 2015