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The latest news about Building Products & Structures

03 August 2015

Window and door products outlined for social housing specifiers

Posted on by KoruEditor

CMS recently hosted over 70 Scottish social housing leaders at the CMS Innovation Hub to debate how the latest building technology can be deployed to meet government targets to cut fuel poverty. Chaired by Norman Kerr of Energy Action Scotland, the CIH seminar also included a keynote speech by the Scottish Government Minister for Housing[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Anti-bacterial paint coating specified for University of Birmingham

Posted on by KoruEditor

The coating offers the reassurance of the SteriTouch anti-bacterial system, which utilises the silver to limit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, including Salmonella and E-Coli. Steracryl is available in a choice of scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, offering an extensive range of colours to choose from. The paint was specified to provide[…]

  • 03 August 2015

31 July 2015

Roof and façade paints offer energy savings for UK market

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Based in Denmark, the company produces roof and façade paints, which have been commended for their properties. Its ClimateCooler Catalyst has been labelled as a top 100 sustainable product, whilst its Silicone Façade paint has been used on the Kremlin and the White House on Capitol Hill. Insulation, protection and energy savings Before The ISO[…]

  • 31 July 2015

30 July 2015

Fibre-cement cladding specified for contemporary summer house

Posted on by KoruEditor

Designed and built by homeowners Effie and Peter Antoniou, the house comprises a double layer of brick, built up with thermalite blocks and a timber frame roof. Its structure is built upon a steel re-enforced concrete floating base. Fibre cement weatherboard Over 40m² of Cembrit Cemwood cladding was installed in light green, to achieve a[…]

  • 30 July 2015

29 July 2015

Decothane Ultra specified for non-disruptive waterproofing solution

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Decothane Ultra was specified after it was discovered that the original rock asphalt roof and balcony of the NHS Trust HQ was in poor condition and desperate need of repair. Decothane Ultra is a liquid applied roofing membrane An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing[…]

  • 29 July 2015

28 July 2015

Architectural rainwater systems manufacturer joins MGMA

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Alu-cast Enterprises was formed over 10 years ago. As an Irish-based supplier of architectural rainwater systems, it operates from a purpose-built 20,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Kanturk, Cork. The company holds the largest range of aluminium and cast iron gutters, downpipes and hoppers in Ireland – all available in the full range of RAL[…]

  • 28 July 2015

24 July 2015

Water-based Polyurethane Flortred for floor protection

Posted on by KoruEditor

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

Posted on by KoruEditor

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

Ventilated façade system utilises off-site construction

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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

23 July 2015

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

Posted on by bt-editor

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