20 May 2015

Rolled zinc finishes to be showcased at Vision

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

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

11 May 2015

Roofing contractors benefit from Sika Sarnafil’s product launches

The events were designed to give contractors a first-hand look at Sika Sarnafil’s new products The events were held at Sika’s Centres for Excellence in Preston, Dunblane and Welwyn Garden City. Attendees were given the opportunity to take part in interactive workshops, which were run by the company’s dedicated applications team. Live demonstrations and presentations[…]

  • 11 May 2015

08 May 2015

Protan SE roofing specified in £4 million slum redevelopment

The development consists of a three-storey complex combining retail use at ground floor level with residential care homes above. St Annes retirement complex in Nottingham The 45 extra care homes took the building to the limit allowed by planners, so a flat roof of Protan SE single ply membrane was specified for the redevelopment. Protan[…]

  • 08 May 2015

07 May 2015

Appropriate commissioning can boost energy efficiency

HVAC commissioning is the process of evaluating system performance and identifying repairs. It includes bringing the systems into operation, their regulation, the setting up of associated control systems, and the recording of the final settings and the overall state of the final system performance. Simon Garratt, Marketing Manager at AmbiRad, believes HVAC systems to be[…]

  • 07 May 2015

07 May 2015

Thermal wheel technology is an energy efficient solution

In the current climate of stringent building regulations, ever-tightening standards in building service provisions and the ever-increasing pressure on environmental issues; Thermal wheel technology may never have been of greater significance. Thermal wheels are now being used as a leading component in support of the trend to use heat recovery as a route to energy[…]

  • 07 May 2015

06 May 2015

Decothane Ultra provides non-disruptive liquid roof membrane

It was determined the roof required a waterproof coating after a series of leaks and water ingress problems. Decothane Ultra was chosen as a non-disruptive solution by Midlands Roofing Services, as the City Council requested that work be carried out while the building was in use. Decothane Ultra was used to minimise disruption in the[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Natural ventilation provided to new London primary school

The new, 48,000ft2 three storey school has been constructed entirely from cross laminated timber and has attained its environmental assessment through its use of sustainable materials, high insulation levels, and natural ventilation. The primary school is the first to be commissioned by the Diocese of Westminster in 40 years. Gilberts – a UK specialist in[…]

  • 05 May 2015

20 April 2015

How to get a domestic re-roof right

JOHN BRASH CASE STUDY Bridlington John Brash CASE STUDY Bridlington Batten – exposed location by the sea A domestic re-roof in an exposed coastal location. This plain tile roof project in Bridlington was far from a simple project as the exposed coastal location also made the selection of materials really important. The house was built[…]

  • 20 April 2015

17 April 2015

Schöck Isokorb prevents thermal bridging at new Irish distillery

CASE STUDY: Schöck prevents thermal bridging at Irish distillery development The new Still House (Courtesy of Wain Morehead Architects) Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard €100 million is being invested in new plant to double the capacity at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard development of its main distillery in Midleton, County Cork. When complete, Midleton will be one[…]

  • 17 April 2015