18 August 2015

Vapour permeable membrane upgraded with integral sealing tapes

The vapour permeable membrane has undergone rigorous testing with BRE to show that it can be used in all UK regions when laps are sealed. The addition of integral sealing tapes intends to greatly increase the ease and speed of installation, whilst reducing the combined cost of underlay and tape in comparison to purchasing them[…]

  • 18 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over andpound;10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

06 August 2015

Composite panels specified for malt whisky distillery

Isle of Harris Distillers has raised £12m to finance the construction of its malt whisky distillery in Tarbet, Harris and the maturation warehouses. It plans to begin production in early autumn. Steadmans provided over 1,700m of its 30mm thick AS35 composite panels, in juniper green, for the warehouses. This consisted of almost 980m for the[…]

  • 06 August 2015

04 August 2015

Effective ventilation explored in new Learning Guide

If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]

  • 04 August 2015

29 July 2015

Decothane Ultra specified for non-disruptive waterproofing solution

Decothane Ultra was specified after it was discovered that the original rock asphalt roof and balcony of the NHS Trust HQ was in poor condition and desperate need of repair. Decothane Ultra is a liquid applied roofing membrane An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing[…]

  • 29 July 2015

23 July 2015

Mineral tiles & ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 A&E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]

  • 23 July 2015

23 July 2015

Mineral tiles and ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 Aandamp;E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]

  • 23 July 2015

21 July 2015

Roof condensation CPD improved and updated by Klober

Klober has updated its ‘Elimination of condensation in roofs’ CPD presentation, which examines how to provide ‘breathing roofs’ to prevent the formation of condensation in the roofspace. Certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, it covers the use of vapour permeable and air-open underlays in cold and warm roof specifications. It features specific reference to[…]

  • 21 July 2015

09 July 2015

UK Roofing Awards celebrates tenth anniversary

Hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and NFRC CEO Ray Horwood at the Hilton London Metropole, the ceremony recognised excellence in roofing, as well as individuals and organisations that go above and beyond the call of duty. Lakesmere also won the Vertical Cladding/Rainscreen award for the National Graphene Institute, Manchester To mark the tenth anniversary of[…]

  • 09 July 2015