05 January 2015

Protan protecting Lakeland Climbing Centre roof from the weather

Lakeland Climbing Centre in Cumbria almost 30m high and thus subject to severe wind and weather loadings. 30 years-old roof needed replacing, but with minimal impact on the Centre Westmorland Flat Roofing’s solution was to use innovative vacuum roofing technology, unique to Protan, to overlay and secure Protan SE1.6mm single ply membrane to the 350m2[…]

  • 05 January 2015

22 December 2014

Protan single ply membrane for new roofs of award-winning development

Advocates Close development in Edinburgh’s Old Town Advocates Close development , Edinburgh Roofs installed: Curtis Moore Main contractor: Interserve Project architect: Morgan Mcdonnell Much of the £30million mixed-use Advocates Close development, in Edinburgh’s Old Town new is now roofed with Protan single ply membrane, because of its flexibility to accommodate roof types whilst delivering the[…]

  • 22 December 2014

15 December 2014

Ventilation Review offered for free to combat condensation

Greenwood inforgraphic on why you need to break the mould and have a Ventilation Review   Greenwood Airvac free Ventilation Review Latest infographic from Greenwood Airvac expains why you need to break the mould & have a ventilation review   Properties with high humidity levels, condensation and mould are linked to poor quality or unsuitable[…]

  • 15 December 2014

14 December 2014

Skilled engineers at Waterloo support new apprentices to drive growth

Waterloo Air Products plc Very few British manufacturers can boast continuity when it comes to its workforce and fewer still that employ staff who have served longer than 20 years with one company.   Matt Southgate Waterloo Air Products Plc Rick Edmondson, chairman of Waterloo: “Waterloo Air Products is proud of our employees and we[…]

  • 14 December 2014

11 December 2014

BRE standard certification confirms Russell Roof Tiles are a responsible choice

Russell Roof Tiles has been Accredited with BES 6001, demonstrating sustainable development in the provision and procurement of construction products, following an extensive audit. 87 per cent of the companies that Russell Roof Tiles source from are also certified to the same standard Russell Roof Tiles was given a ‘very good’ performance rating according to[…]

  • 11 December 2014

10 December 2014

Sika Sarnafil specified for NHBC head office in Milton Keynes

Roofing contractor Itech Roofworks Main contractor Winter Refurbishments Sika Sarnafil Plus roofing system for NHBC head office Refurbishment work began after several water ingress issues were identified.   Sarnafil was specified to ensure NHBC a full single point guarantee for waterproofing the building. 3 steps to roof replacement overlayed the existing D100 metal deck with[…]

  • 10 December 2014

08 December 2014

Protan advanced roofing for new generation mental health hospital

New mental health hospital for Mersey Care NHS Trust utilised Protan advanced roofing technology. Clock View £25million, 80-bedroomed facility for Mersey Care NHS Trust’s single storey buildings around courtyards, with all the areas roofed using single ply membrane Constructing the facility’s roofs Richmond Roofing, for main contractor Farrans installed almost 7000m2 of Protan SE1.8mm single[…]

  • 08 December 2014

08 December 2014

Saint-Gobain win Large Corporate Award at Franco-British Business Awards

SAINT-GOBAIN win Franco-British Business Award Saint-Gobain win Large Corporate Award at Franco-British Business Awards Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, a leader in sustainable habitat and construction was awarded with the Large Corporate Award at the Franco-British Business Awards 2014. Following an in-depth assessment and presentation in front of a distinguished panel of judges, Saint-Gobain was presented[…]

  • 08 December 2014

04 December 2014

Cembrit PB Flex provides a stable base for curved rendering

Cembrit PB Flex enables curves to be created Cembrit PB Flex for curved walls, beams, columns, arches and vaulted ceilings   Cembrit PB is a versatile building board providing a stable base for a range of internal and external applications.  Low water absorbency makes Cembrit PB ideal for use as a tile backer board for[…]

  • 04 December 2014

03 December 2014

Sika’s new £2.5m R&D Centre opened by HRH Duke of Kent

Sika new UK Research and Development Centre Sika’s new andpound;2.5million research and development centre in Preston, UK, was opened on 26 November, 2014 by HRH Duke of Kent. Sika continues to invest in the development of technologically advanced liquid roofing membranes and new product technologies – such as the low solvent iCure range. The new[…]

  • 03 December 2014