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23 June 2015

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

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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[…]

  • 23 June 2015

22 June 2015

Award-winning hospital refurbishment specifies IKO products

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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[…]

  • 22 June 2015

19 June 2015

NFRC revised edition of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing

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Front cover of the latest version of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing THE HOUSEHOLDER’S GUIDE TO FLAT ROOFING Working in conjunction with the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) and Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA), the National Federation of Roofing Contractors has published a revised edition of the Householder’s Guide to Flat Roofing. The[…]

  • 19 June 2015

15 June 2015

IKO Polymeric celebrates 10 year anniversary

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Based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield, the division has grown significantly since its formation. Initially only focusing on its Spectraplan TPE roofing membrane, IKO Polymeric now considers itself a ‘one-stop shop’ for high-performance waterproofing solutions, with a range of single ply roofing systems including its Armourplan PVC membrane. IKO Polymeric: 10 Years of Innovation Due to[…]

  • 15 June 2015

11 June 2015

Fibre Cement Slates Guide made available from Cembrit

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The 80-page book, titled entitled ‘A Guide to Double Lap Slating with Fibre Cement Slates’ provides a full explanation on technical specification, design considerations, colour availability and installation advice. The guide provides a full explanation on technical specification, design considerations, colour availability and installation advice. Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager of Cembrit: “Cembrit has been manufacturing[…]

  • 11 June 2015

11 June 2015

Vortice’s Leto fans specified for Leasowes view development

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Built in 2005 using simple Georgian styling, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios, including a penthouse with a roof terrace and garden room.   Built in 2005, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios. Vort Leto’s energy saving[…]

  • 11 June 2015

08 June 2015

New website for roof windows, loft ladders and accessories

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The website fulfils the latest contemporary design with an intuitive navigation for a user friendly experience, and is compatible with all mobile devices. Fakro’s extensive range of products is available online. Content has been developed to meet the needs of general browsers, installers and specifiers with scope provided to compare product features on the page[…]

  • 08 June 2015

08 June 2015

Unobtrusive light tunnels by Fakro

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The Fakro SF light tunnel has been developed to feature:   Light tunnels have popular for providing natural light to windowless areas. An unobtrusive design using a roof window profile. Highly efficient mirrors and light ducting, giving 98% light transference. Integrated flashing, with a self-adhesive strip to aid installation over profiled tiles. Options are available[…]

  • 08 June 2015

05 June 2015

Portable show-suite developed using Protan SE membrane

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The ‘gull-wing’ prefabricated buildings comprise two 10m x 3m sections that are easily craned into position and abutted from one site to another. Currently 22 units are being produced for sites across the country. Avant brands Ben Bailey and Bett Homes have previously specified Protan SE Each section is roofed in the factory using Protan[…]

  • 05 June 2015

05 June 2015

Gilberts of Blackpool specified for orang-utan enclosure

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In creating its new orang-utan enclosure, Chester Zoo wanted the ventilation to mirror air movement in the animals’ natural habitat of tropical rainforest, with air rising and blowing among the branches. However, the system needed to be orang-utan proof. Gilberts’ solution, for contractor Crown House Technologies, was to create galvanized plenum boxes each housing 3no[…]

  • 05 June 2015