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06 May 2015

Energy efficient air curtains provide huge energy savings

Posted on by KoruEditor

Air curtains have been developed to maintain the internal climate, with readings showing an average temperature drop of just 1°C – offering significant savings on the heating system’s energy consumption with little detriment to internal comfort conditions. Positioned directly over or down the side of a doorway, Airbloc curtains deliver a uniform flow of air[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

New Sandtex Trade website offers better customer support

Posted on by KoruEditor

Sandtex Trade offers products for wood, metal, and uPVC, as well as concrete, stone, brick, pebbledash and render. The Sandtex Trade website is accessible via mobile, tablet and computer Visitors can find the right system approach for these surfaces through decicated areas on the website for Sandtex Trade’s preparation and pre-treatment products, as well as[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Decothane Ultra provides non-disruptive liquid roof membrane

Posted on by KoruEditor

It was determined the roof required a waterproof coating after a series of leaks and water ingress problems. Decothane Ultra was chosen as a non-disruptive solution by Midlands Roofing Services, as the City Council requested that work be carried out while the building was in use. Decothane Ultra was used to minimise disruption in the[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Clamp-on energy metering solution by Micronics

Posted on by KoruEditor

Measuring heat and energy consumption is a key area in building services and energy management. However, installation costs – which cover a system drain down and pipe cutting – have acted as a barrier to wider application of sub-metering in the industry. The U1000 HM provides installation savings for heat/energy metering U1000HM has been designed[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Post-election plans for the glass & glazing industry

Posted on by KoruEditor

From minority and majority victories to a variety of formal or informal coalitions, the outcome of tomorrow’s General Election is unpredictable. This uncertainty makes planning for the post-election extremely difficult. However, the GGF has collaborated with its political consultancy firm, GK Strategy to devise a political PR lobbying plan, which has been designed to address[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Waterproof and concrete solutions at Evolving Concrete

Posted on by KoruEditor

Evolving Concrete will be held in response to industry demand for an event targeting specifiers, contractors, consultants and architects. Sika will have a strong presence at the show taking place on the 6th and 7th May. Sika’s stand (V3) has been designed to intrigue visitors – a ‘concrete’ box constructed of MDF coated in Sikalastic[…]

  • 06 May 2015

06 May 2015

Stormdry and Dryzone protect and repair damp chimneys

Posted on by KoruEditor

Stormdry Masonry Protection is a colourless water-repellent cream that will protect chimney exteriors from rain penetration. Applied to brickwork in one invisible coat by brush or roller – Stormdry lasts as long as 30 years, penetrating the brickwork to form a breathable barrier against water. Safeguard Europe have developed solutions to both external and internal[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Cavity drain membrane system specifed to waterproof a basement

Posted on by KoruEditor

An iconic fire brigade building at Birmingham’s Lancaster Circus has been converted into halls of residence, with the ability to accommodate over 450 of Aston University’s students. Triton’s Platon P8 cavity drain membrane has been installed to waterproof the building’s basement To make it fit for its new purpose, the building had to be waterproofed.[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Low energy locking solutions to be showcased at IFSEC

Posted on by KoruEditor

Following the launch of the government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), Abloy is keen to highlight the energy saving benefits of its low energy electric locking solutions. ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for UK businesses, which requires them to carry out audits of the energy used by their buildings, industrial processes and transport[…]

  • 05 May 2015

05 May 2015

Soldiers to Brickies combating the UK shortage of bricklayers

Posted on by bt-editor

The increasing shortages of bricks and bricklayers in the UK is threatening future house building plans, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in their latest State of Trade Survey industry workloads grew in Q1 2015 62% of firms are waiting for up to two months 50% of small construction businesses find it difficult[…]

  • 05 May 2015