05 February 2015

Insulation for waveform roof at new Heathrow Terminal 2

Knauf Insulation Earthwool Building Slab RS45 installed within Kalzip’s waveform roof at Heathrow Terminal 2 The iconic waveform roof at Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 includes Knauf’s Earthwool Building Slab RS45 insulation products, in 50mm and 75mm thicknesses, installed within a 40,000m2 Kalzip System in AluPlusPatina finish. Knauf Insulation has been working with Kalzip for over[…]

  • 05 February 2015

03 February 2015

Single ply membrane fixed to new nursery roof

Protan SE 1.6mm single ply membrane has been designed to provide protection against harsh weather conditions The building’s curved, monopitch roof areas have been mechanically fixed with Protan SE 1.6mm single ply membrane, which has been supplied in a ‘maritime grey’ shade to sympathise with the stainless steel and aluminium structure of the building. Protan[…]

  • 03 February 2015

  • 30 January 2015

28 January 2015

SE Controls provides natural ventilation for Hong Kong Science Park

The Hong Kong Science Park has been developed with window actuators from SE Controls providing natural ventilation The new buildings have been designed by Simon Kwan and Associates to remain carbon neutral throughout their lifetime. They have been fitted with energy saving technologies, such as a hybrid natural ventilation system where users must pay to[…]

  • 28 January 2015

26 January 2015

New insulated roof panel installation guide from MCRMA

‘A guide to site installation of insulated roof panels’ has been released by MCRMA and can be accessed online The company’s new guidance leaflet aims to outline the issues that can have an impact on the installation of insulated roof panel systems. The guide informs its readers on how to install insulated panels which include[…]

  • 26 January 2015

23 January 2015

Cement boards used in the construction of new Academy

Cempanel cement particle boards from Cembrit have been fitted to the Ormiston Horizon Academy School in Stoke-on-Trent The Ormiston Horizon Academy, built to meet the latest environmental building standards, can accommodate 1050 pupils. The Academy has been fitted with an assembly and dining hall, a learning resource centre and studios to be used for dance,[…]

  • 23 January 2015

16 January 2015

Modular roof light specified for Cambridge college

With its minimal framework and clean finish, Glazing Vision’s Flushglaze modular roof light complemented the interior of the new auditorium The McGrath Centre is a multi-purpose building, accommodating facilities such as meeting rooms, bars and auditoriums. Built within a courtyard, the Centre sees little natural light. The RHP architects, who worked on the site during[…]

  • 16 January 2015

16 January 2015

UK roofers at 5th IFD FAKRO Skiing World Championships

5th IFD FAKRO Skiing World Championships UK roofers at 5th IFD FAKRO Skiing World Championships This will be the fifth time the event has taken place in the Beskid S?decki mountain range under the patronage of the IFD, the International Federation for the Roofing Trade.  The IFD will also be holding its conference for roofers,[…]

  • 16 January 2015

15 January 2015

MCRMA offer snow load guidance for metal cladding

MCRMA’s ‘Guidance for Snow Loading on Cladding’ is available for all those involved in the cladding specification process to read Heavy snow has the capacity to cause damage to buildings but a resistance to snow loading can be established if the roof cladding and supporting structure are specified correctly. MCRMA’s ‘Guidance for Snow Loading on[…]

  • 15 January 2015

09 January 2015

Aperam stainless steel solutions at ARCHITECT@WORK

Aperam will be showcasing the UGINOX® range of high-grade stainless steels for roof and facade, in particular new ferritic grades which have greatly reduced materials costs. ARCHITECT@WORK are specially tailored contact days with a focus on innovation for architects, interior designers and other specifiers. This is time-efficient exhibition which provides an opportunity to meet an[…]

  • 09 January 2015