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21 April 2015

Gypsum fibreboards achieve Environmental Product Declaration

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Fermacell has achieved an EPD for its gypsum fibreboards What is an EPD? Independently verified, an Environmental Product Document (EPD) relays information about different products and their environmental impact. Around 450 EPDs are currently published, containing information on a variety of products from 150 different companies. They can be viewed in the international EPD system.[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Vacuum insulation panel achieves BDA certification

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Kingspan’s OPTIM-R vacuum insulation panel has achieved BDA certification Products that have been granted a BDA Agrément are confirmed to be fit for purpose. The certification also ensures that the products under its umbrella are recognised by professional bodies, such as the LABC and the NHBC. The Kingspan OPTIM-R: BDA approved Before the certificate was[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Galvanized staircases and balconies at YMCA scheme in Walthamstow

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East Anglian Galvanizing supports Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme East Anglian Galvanizing supports Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme East Anglian Galvanizing galvanised 1.9 tonnes of steel for the creation of staircases and balconies used to access accommodation as part of the Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme in Walthamstow, East London. plant galvanise steel used to create access stairways[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Key access role for Stannah lifts at inner-city housing regeneration

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Award-winning regeneration of Packington Estate in the London Borough of Islington. Stannah Packington Estate CASE STUDY Stannah passenger lifts for inner-city housing regeneration at Packington Estate in the London Borough of Islington Transforming a 1960s sink estate into integrated, uplifting, urban community.  £130-million, 8-year scheme mixed-tenure housing replaces 538 structurally defective flats with 791 energy-efficient[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Re-roofing tips, consumer law changes, plus latest Election poll

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BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter Plus subscribe for free for the weekly online Buildingtalk newsletter Read this weeks complete Buildingtalk Newsletter Construction industry opinion survey UK Election chaos, getting re-roofing right, consumer law changes + new products and projects The latest construction industry opinion survey conducted by UK Construction[…]

  • 21 April 2015

21 April 2015

Bars for patent glazing, canopy and rooflight applications

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HPG supply its products directly to contractors, builders and end users Thermally broken and energy efficient, HPG’s rooflights are manufactured from aluminium and finished with a powder coating. The company aims to provide its customers with choice: its bars can be finished in any colour, with dual colour customisation options available. Internal and external profile[…]

  • 21 April 2015

20 April 2015

Cost-effective deck boards provide slip-resistance for golf club

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With their smooth surfaces, JB CitiDeck deck boards provide slip-resistance without creating any trip hazards The Landscape Group recently carried out a renovation of Queen’s Park Golf Club on behalf of Bournemouth City Council. As part of the refurbishment, the Club’s decked area was re-worked. Located in front of its restaurant, the decked area also[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

The benefits of fabric ductwork distribution systems

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The Reznor AirMix is a fabric ductwork distribution system which allows for cheaper air distribution than traditional steel ducts With steel prices rising worldwide, the cost of galvanised steel ductwork has increased. Because of this, fabric ductwork distribution systems, such as the Reznor AirMix, are being used more and more. These systems can be used[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Triple glazed windows replace timber units in cottage renovation

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The homeowner of the Gloucestershire cottage has saved energy since installing REHAU’s Nordic Design Plus window system Designed for both the new build and timber replacement sectors, REHAU’s Nordic Design Plus window system is externally flush-fitting with outward opening. Whilst being specified for modern projects such as Crest Nicholson’s Centenary Quay development in Southampton, the[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 April 2015

Impact of thermal bridging on condensation and mould growth

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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,[…]

  • 20 April 2015