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The new site in Feltham will allow for the creation of new jobs The new branch incorporates three industrial units and two large yards that will help to improve delivery and trade for Encon, whilst its proximity to Heathrow Airport and major motorways will help with the transportation of goods. After 30 years of being[…]
The home was constructed using shipping containers The closed polyurethane spray foam was applied all over the walls and ceilings to a depth of 125mm to provide airtight insulation with a U-value of 0.2 W/m2K, providing significant energy savings for the life of the building. Grand Designs presenter, Kevin McCloud, pointed out that the house[…]
The stain resistant, durable and washable Acrylic Durable Matt was used The durable, stain resistant and washable matt was specified in order to achieve a high class finish that will last for years to come, with the Johnstone’s team carrying out the work over evenings and weekends. Nevin of Edinburgh decorators were contracted to complete[…]
Some 800m² of Cembrit Cembonit cladding was cut and installed at the apartment block on Westminster Place, with 10% of it being specified in Granite to create a stylish feature for the stair tower. The building underwent a number of internal and external refurbishment works including new privacy screens being fitted on balconies and replacement[…]
The products are designed to cut installation time and reduce the possibility of damage The mitre-jointed frames can be simply locked together and are supplied as knock down structures to allow for easy offloading and transportation around site to reduce the possibility of damage. The mechanical mitre-joints also offer an aesthetically pleasing solution to standard,[…]
Launched in order to find the UK’s Ultimate Professional Decorator and Ultimate Professional Contractor Painter, Dulux asked homeowners and contractors to nominate people who provide a dedicated service to impress their domestic and commercial customers. A total of ten decorators have now been selected for the Ultimate Professional Decorator title, alongside seven regional finalists for[…]
The new system incorporates a wide clip and plate flush glazed mullion section Featuring the same suite of framing sections as Senior’s SPW500 commercial doors, the SPW501 incorporates further design options and will be available with a slimmer 58mm clip and flush mullion in the coming months. Available in a range of options with square[…]
Two reception rooms showed signs of damp in the corners where walls were adjacent to the property next door and the owners wanted to rectify the problem before it got any worse. The project involved the removal of carpets, skirting boards, fires and plaster prior to installing the system over a period of seven days.[…]
Part of Encasement’s Vecta range, the wall linings were specified in order to ensure compliance with London Underground fire and safety regulations where a Class O’ spread of flame was required. Designed to provide a durable, stylish and versatile solution for use in interior areas such as retail and commercial environments, the wall linings provided[…]
The door, window and curtain walling systems improve aesthetics Senior’s aluminium SMR800 curtain wall system was specified by CPMG architects for the building’s entrance, staircase and along the length of the canteen in order to encourage natural light to come into the building. The SMR800 medium rise system was installed by Dortech and is fully[…]
