• 30 September 2015

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24 August 2015

New Vortice product improvements impact on indoor air quality

Heat recovery units Vortice new HR250 Neti heat recovery unit Recent research suggests that there are four key areas which are of greatest importance to architects, specifiers and developers: high thermal efficiency low noise emissions low specific fan power ease of installation These features were all built into the design of both new MVHR units[…]

  • 24 August 2015

18 August 2015

Vapour permeable membrane upgraded with integral sealing tapes

The vapour permeable membrane has undergone rigorous testing with BRE to show that it can be used in all UK regions when laps are sealed. The addition of integral sealing tapes intends to greatly increase the ease and speed of installation, whilst reducing the combined cost of underlay and tape in comparison to purchasing them[…]

  • 18 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over andpound;10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

06 August 2015

Composite panels specified for malt whisky distillery

Isle of Harris Distillers has raised £12m to finance the construction of its malt whisky distillery in Tarbet, Harris and the maturation warehouses. It plans to begin production in early autumn. Steadmans provided over 1,700m of its 30mm thick AS35 composite panels, in juniper green, for the warehouses. This consisted of almost 980m for the[…]

  • 06 August 2015

04 August 2015

Effective ventilation explored in new Learning Guide

If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]

  • 04 August 2015

29 July 2015

Decothane Ultra specified for non-disruptive waterproofing solution

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