22 May 2015

New luxury sheet vinyl flooring range from Polyflor

The wood collection features a variety of wood species and layouts, including three classic parquet designs. The Designatex wood collection includes three classic parquet designs The Designatex stone range includes limestone, slate and paving effect designs in three layouts: slim tiles, random tile placement and varied tile widths. The designs have been developed to create[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

Bespoke cable hanging system offers strength and flexibility

Designed to be both stronger and lighter than other solutions on the market, Pegasus has been dubbed as an “up-to-date” modular cable hanging system. Whilst traditional cable hanging systems come in set sizes, Pegasus is made to order, offering flexibility and convenience to Ellis’ customers. Pegasus is now available Its aluminium spine is able to[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

Optical beam smoke detectors provide infrared protection

Reflective beam technology offers reliable smoke detection for large indoor areas. An optical beam smoke detector transmits a beam of invisible infrared light across the building space to be protected, and a receiver detects and measures this light. Smoke interference along the beam path triggers the alarm signal when the pre-set threshold is reached. Reflective[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

FLIR thermal imaging for damp proofing solutions

Thermal imaging factors-in hidden features and defects that have a bearing on the damp problem; these can easily be seen on a thermal image through difference in heat transfer and heat retention. Learning this information can prevent unnecessary, destructive testing. Under the recommendation of Stuart Holland of Thermographic Consultancy Limited (TCL), Brick Tie Preservation specified[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

Builder wins andpound;30,000 pick-up truck in prize draw

In its recent Winter Bonanza prize draw, Toolstation gave away a Ford Ranger pick-up truck, worth almost andpound;30,000. Tim Bedson, a builder and joiner from Stoke-on-Trent, has been announced as the winner of the brand new vehicle. Toolstation handed over the keys to Tim Bedson at its Stoke-on-Trent branch Toolstation’s Director of Marketing, John Meaden,[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

Discounts on BFRC Authorized Installer and Fabricator Licences

Fabricators can purchase System House Simplified Energy Licences for £350, reduced from the non-discounted 6 month price of $420. An entire window product range can be rated through BFRC for the rest of 2015 with an SEL covering all product variations and all components. Installers can be approved by BFRC for £85 – reduced from[…]

  • 22 May 2015

22 May 2015

Builder wins £30,000 pick-up truck in prize draw

In its recent Winter Bonanza prize draw, Toolstation gave away a Ford Ranger pick-up truck, worth almost £30,000. Tim Bedson, a builder and joiner from Stoke-on-Trent, has been announced as the winner of the brand new vehicle. Toolstation handed over the keys to Tim Bedson at its Stoke-on-Trent branch Toolstation’s Director of Marketing, John Meaden,[…]

  • 22 May 2015

21 May 2015

Passive fire protection seminars at Firex International

The first seminar, taking place on the morning of Wednesday 17th June, offers an overview of issues to consider in the specification, installation, inspection and maintenance of passive fire protection. ASFP will offer attendees to Firex International 2015 the opportunity to develop their knowledge of passive fire protection. The seminar is aimed at those responsible[…]

  • 21 May 2015

21 May 2015

External waterproofing membrane to be showcased at Vision

The Newton 403 HydroBond combines mechanical bonding, self-healing capability, easy application, and flexibility in order to provide an external waterproofing barrier for use on any below ground or earth-retained structure. Vision will take place at the Olympia, London on 2-3 June. The product has already been trialled and applied across Europe, with approximately 10,000m2 installed[…]

  • 21 May 2015

20 May 2015

BIM objects added to Crown Paints online services

The new service can be accessed via the Crown Paints’ Specification website, or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the National BIM Library – an online library consisting of generic and proprietary BIM objects such as walls, windows, doors, foundations, cladding and roofs. BIM Objects enables users to integrate Crown Paints’ products into a[…]

  • 20 May 2015