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The latest news about Building Products & Structures

22 May 2015

Wood veneer and back-painted glass used to transform office space

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The new offices at Two Pancras Square are spread over nine floors. Designed by Allies and Morrison, the building offers views across England’s capital city from its roof terraces. Washroom Washroom combined real wood veneer with back-painted glass to create a unique space for the contemporary offices Craftsmanship from Washroom Washroom The building’s washrooms are[…]

  • 22 May 2015

21 May 2015

External waterproofing membrane to be showcased at Vision

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The Newton 403 HydroBond combines mechanical bonding, self-healing capability, easy application, and flexibility in order to provide an external waterproofing barrier for use on any below ground or earth-retained structure. Vision will take place at the Olympia, London on 2-3 June. The product has already been trialled and applied across Europe, with approximately 10,000m2 installed[…]

  • 21 May 2015

20 May 2015

New polyurethane waterproofer from CROMAR Building Products

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Designed for the waterproofing of walls, roofs and balconies, CROMAR ELASTATHANE 25 is a cold-applied, moisture-curing polyurethane can also be used to waterproof bridge decks and other commercial projects. ELASTATHANE: polyurethane waterproofer CROMAR’s ELASTATHANE is a rapidly curing, single component polyurethane waterproofer As a high solids formation, it can provide adhesion to a range of[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Waterproofing products specified for residential development

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The development consists of 12 properties, seven of which are built partly into the hillside, with the rear gardens being at first floor level. It was important to ensure these properties were protected against water ingress and remain habitable, therefore the retaining wall and floor slab were constructed using a dual system from Sika as[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

BIM objects added to Crown Paints online services

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The new service can be accessed via the Crown Paints’ Specification website, or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the National BIM Library – an online library consisting of generic and proprietary BIM objects such as walls, windows, doors, foundations, cladding and roofs. BIM Objects enables users to integrate Crown Paints’ products into a[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Rolled zinc finishes to be showcased at Vision

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AZENGAR – an engraved, rolled zinc finish for roofs and façades – will be one of the products showcased on Stand 93. It features a distinctive matt surface unaffected by fingerprints, making it ideal for both exterior and interior use. Rolled zinc is becoming increasingly popular across all building sectors. AZENGAR was developed in response[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

A considered approach to colour

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A clear rationale rooted in trend and forecasting analysis can help specifiers to reassure clients and help them make informed decisions about decorative schemes. As design trends change over time, staple colours such as creams and blues tend to transcend shifting fashions and remain ever popular. However each year can also bring with it dramatically[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Planar glazing system used for King Richard III centre

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The recent funeral held for the monarch has created an influx of tourists to Leicester, keen to visit his tomb in the city’s cathedral and learn more about the archaeological find that was made in the car park of a former school. The visitor centre entrance, glazed floor-to-ceiling in Pilkington Optiwhite glass. Designed by Maber[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Improved solar control for conservatory roof glass

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Development has also gone into cutting the g-value from 0.22 to 0.18, without affecting the existing 1.0 U-value. Bioclean Aqua Lower Solar Factor (LSF) offers increased heat retention and a reduced g-value. As a result, the self-cleaning glass will keep indoors cooler in warm conditions but give the same heat retention in colder conditions. Jenni[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Rooflight glazing frame added to polycarbonate panel range

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Developed with roofing contractors in mind, the Marlon Clickfix RL features a newly designed frame that clicks into place around the Marlon Clickfix 1040 polycarbonate glazing panels to create a seamless glazing aesthetic with no visible fixings. Marlon Clickfix RL clicks into place seamlessly around Marlon Clickfix 1040 polycarbonate panels The rooflight glazing frame can[…]

  • 20 May 2015