17 August 2015

New shiplap timber cladding range offers longevity

PVC-U woodgrain cladding is often used as a low maintenance option for dormer extensions and detailing on external areas. Freefoam has responded to the growing trend of grey windows and doors by adding a new Anthracite Grey woodgrain option to the range. Minimising stock holding The 150mm Shiplap cladding features a modified right angle led[…]

  • 17 August 2015

12 August 2015

Cladding panels specified to protect seafront development

The contract, worth £48.5m, comprises three towers. The landmark residential tower stands at 26 storeys high and is supported by two residential buildings at 50m and 30m high respectively. The development offers 299 private apartments and 2,800 metres squared of retail and leisure space overlooking the marina. Trespa Meteon cladding panels have been specified to[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Brick cladding system used in innovative hospital build

Aquarian Cladding Systems contributed to the project by supplying the Gebrik Insulating Brick Cladding System to clad the building’s brick façade. Around 650 square metres of Gebrik was specified in a VS70-00 cream finish; this shade was selected to compliment the adjacent Bath stone buildings. The project was commended at the South West Build Environment[…]

  • 12 August 2015

30 July 2015

Fibre-cement cladding specified for contemporary summer house

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

17 June 2015

Trespa extends Meteon range with grey wood tones

The grey wood decors in the Trespa Meteon range are distinctively designed to stand out. They feature a tactile matt surface, with a grained effect which mimics the source pattern of the original The grey wood tones are designed to seamlessly match other façade elements such as doors and window frames. wood. The range also[…]

  • 17 June 2015

01 June 2015

BIM objects launched for natural slates and façades

BIM is popular with architects, contractors and other specifiers, used during the planning and design phase of projects to create a digital representation of the building alongside detailed technical information, accreditations and background data. Cembrit’s BIM objects for natural slate and façades contain detailed dimensions, product specifications and other key details. Designed to help professionals[…]

  • 01 June 2015

27 May 2015

New Classic Select range of woodstains for exteriors

The Classic Select range is designed to allow the natural grain of the wood to show through, making it ideal for use on exterior wood, to protect large external areas such as cladding and fascia. The Classic Select range is ideal for exterior wood such as cladding and fascia. The product is available in four[…]

  • 27 May 2015

22 May 2015

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

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

19 May 2015

New double shiplap board added to Fortex cladding range

Fortex Pro features an increased width of 333mm and thickness of 9mm creating a stronger board through improved profile design. It also offers greater coverage at 1.665sqmt per board, with a quick and easy calculation for specification purposes. The new product uses advanced skin technology resulting in superior colourfastness and long-term weatherability. Homes in Norfolk[…]

  • 19 May 2015

12 May 2015

Breather membrane offers discreet protection against UV damage

A period coach house, which accommodates a growing family, has benefited from the construction of a two-storey extension. Located in Long Ashton, Bristol, the property’s new structure was erected as part of a self-build project. To ensure the aesthetics of the new build were sympathetic to its surroundings, a Western Red Cedar cladding system was[…]

  • 12 May 2015