24 July 2015

Water-based Polyurethane Flortred for floor protection

The water-based floor paint has been developed to match the durability and performance of an equivalent solvent-based floor paint, with the additional benefits of low odour properties and faster drying time. The Quick Dry Polyurethane Flortred is able to withstand wear, scratches, oil and grease spillages, as well as boasting excellent hot tyre resistance. Interior[…]

  • 24 July 2015

24 July 2015

SBD-compliant aluminium windows and doors offer optimum security

In 2014, the Government announced the October 2015 timeframe to deliver a simplified system for setting standards in the design and construction of new homes. SBD-accredited glazing products Reynaers at Home’s ranges of window, door and sliding doors systems have achieved the desirable Secured by Design ’Police Preferred Specification’, ensuring that these systems fall within[…]

  • 24 July 2015

23 July 2015

Mineral tiles and ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 Aandamp;E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]

  • 23 July 2015

23 July 2015

Mineral tiles & ceiling and suspension systems specified for new hospital complex

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently the largest hospital building project in Europe. Taking a total of five years to build, the hospital is expected to treat 750,000 patients – including 110,000 A&E patients – a year. The Glasgow complex is divided into a children’s hospital and a larger adult’s hospital, comprising 30 operating[…]

  • 23 July 2015

23 July 2015

Ventilated façade system utilises off-site construction

The system has been designed to provide a fully ventilated cavity, which keeps the timber substrate moisture-free. Offering compliance with all UK building regulations, TRADA and NHBC, it is compatible with both render and brick slip finishes. Timber Basin development The Alumasc Ventilated System was used on the Timber Basin development in Glasgow – providing[…]

  • 23 July 2015

21 July 2015

Roof condensation CPD improved and updated by Klober

Klober has updated its ‘Elimination of condensation in roofs’ CPD presentation, which examines how to provide ‘breathing roofs’ to prevent the formation of condensation in the roofspace. Certified by the Construction CPD Certification Service, it covers the use of vapour permeable and air-open underlays in cold and warm roof specifications. It features specific reference to[…]

  • 21 July 2015

  • 21 July 2015

21 July 2015

Recycled paint products used to regenerate community space

The community centre, which re-opened in May, received a consignment of over 50 litres of recycled paint to transform the entire building, following its four year closure. Kick Out the Can Crown Paints’ Ron Anderson adds the finishing touches to the Ings Centre The project is one of ten across the North of England to[…]

  • 21 July 2015

20 July 2015

Paint accessories range improved by Dulux Decorator Centre

The range has been designed to provide high quality accessories to professional painters and decorators at competitive prices. Dulux Decorator Centre has announced the launch of its newly re-branded range of paint accessories The complete set of paint accessories is now available online and in-store with an introduction of new products and improved specifications, notably[…]

  • 20 July 2015

20 July 2015

Triple-glazed roof windows provide insulation for self-build project

A total of 14 triple-glazed roof windows were selected for the self-build home, which was designed by Brennan and Wilson Architects’ Julie Wilson. Providing insulation The roof windows have been designed to feature widened sash frames to minimise thermal bridges. This offers improved window insulation and energy efficiency. The windows were fitted on the south-facing[…]

  • 20 July 2015