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BS 5534 provides the industry with guidance on best practice relating to the installation of pitched roofs, as well as the changes to the standard focus on improving the security of the roof structure. Three elements of the standard have been revised – fixing, mortar bedding and underlays. Decra roof tiles and underlay products are[…]
Waterproofing Heathrow Terminal 3 Icopals liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used in the refurbishment of London Heathrow Airports Terminal 3 Icopals liquid waterproofing system, Elastoflex, was used to replace the old system, which was installed in the roof of Heathrows Terminal 3. Mitie Roofing undertook the refurbishment, working carefully to ensure there was no disruption[…]
Completed seven years ago, the Hadfield Wing is one of the most recent additions to the hospital. The full front elevation of the building features a mix of rendered masonry and timber cladding which was in need of refreshing. Stormshield was specified for the rendered masonry and timber cladding. GML Maintenance and Refurbishment specified Johnstone’s[…]
The solutions have been developed to offer superior thermal performance with a thinner profile, allowing valuable useable floor area to be maximised within the building footprint. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’, was carried out by Sweett Group on behalf of Kingspan Insulation. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’ The comprehensive[…]
Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. An excellent piece of architecture The Library and Cultural Centre was described as a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building. Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning 29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]
The winning project was the refurbishment of the Neo-Natal Unit roof at Hammersmith Hospital. The 2015 winners were announced on Friday 15th May at the UK Roofing Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton London Metropole. The project faced a number of challenges due to the nature of the building. The roof top plant – which[…]
Aquaproof creates a fully tanked room preventing damage to walls and floors, and ensures there is no leakage into adjacent rooms. Included in the system are a primer, tape, and the compound. Additional products available include pre-formed corners, pipe sleeves and outlet sleeves. Aquaproof has been developed as a solution to water leakage in tiled[…]
Wales & West Housing’s development is comprised of 40 affordable homes, consisting of 24 one bedroom apartments and 16 two bedroom apartments, costing a total of £3.9m. Around 2500m² of Polyflor flooring was installed by Artisan Flooring of Swansea throughout the development. Polyflor Secura PUR in Antique Herringbone 2129 at Wales & West Housing’s New[…]
Koster 21 is a two-component, solvent-free, multiple use crack bridging waterproofing coating from Delta Membrane Systems. elastic, crack-bridging waterproofing material excellent adhesion to dry and moist substrates Being liquid applied it creates a seamless coating around difficult or complicated detailing. Applied in two coats by brush, roller, trowel or other customary masons’ tools. It[…]
CMS Window Systems helps cut fuel poverty for social housing residents CMS Window Systems helps in transformation of Whiston House Transformation of Whiston House, high-rise block of 42 flats, is part of a £30 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) project by social housing provider Walsall Housing Group (WHG) and British Gas, and also includes external[…]
