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The damp treatment system, designed by Safeguard, aims to condense the process of treatment for rising damp, re-plaster and re-decoration to 24 hours. The BBA issued its Agrément Certificate to Dryzone Express Replastering System for use on existing internal walls, to act as a barrier against salt and moisture transfer follwing the insertion of a[…]
With climate change an increasing concern, we are using renewable energy sources, such as the sun and the wind, to heat our buildings. Unfortunately, many renewable technologies are unsuitable for the large steel clad structures which are used for diverse buildings, such as leisure centres, factories and retail outlets. Sustainable living can also come at[…]
Condensation and mould growth Impact of thermal bridging on condensation and mould growth To identify areas where there is a risk of condensation and therefore mould growth in different design situations, a surface temperature factor’ (fRsi) can be used. It allows surveys under any thermal conditions and compares the temperature drop across the building fabric,[…]
Schöck and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]
Schock and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]
CASE STUDY: Schöck prevents thermal bridging at Irish distillery development The new Still House (Courtesy of Wain Morehead Architects) Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard 100 million is being invested in new plant to double the capacity at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard development of its main distillery in Midleton, County Cork. When complete, Midleton will be one[…]
Medite Premier MDF panels were used to bring the contemporary designs to life Signbox, an architectural sign specialist, was contracted to construct several feature wall designs for UBM. The feature walls have been installed at the entrance to each floor of the media company’s new headquarters, which are located in Blackfriars, London. The decorative walls[…]
New Canada Water Library Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library – 3,165 sq m library partly overhangs the lake and in style resembles an inverted pyramid Led by Southwark Council and BL Canada Quays Ltd, the Canada Water regeneration programme is a key part of the new town centre for Rotherhithe in London[…]
CASE STUDY: Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Village and Aquatics Centre The Olympic Village Schock Isokorb for the Olympic Aquatics Centre Of the many amenities in The Olympic Village, by far the largest usage is for apartments, of which there are around 3000 units. The Village consists of 11 blocks, each block comprising between six[…]
CASE STUDY: Skanska ModernaHus MMC development Architects drawing of the finished Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane project in Brixton, South London A radical new Swedish approach to residential construction is being used for the first time in the UK on the project known as Fabrik on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, South London. This ModernaHus system is[…]
