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24 Aug 2021
Before tiling kitchens or bathrooms, it’s essential to plan ahead to avoid any problems that could occur. Here, Saint-Gobain Weber looks at how to choose the right products to deliver a high-quality finish for every tiling project.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Kitchens, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
9 Aug 2021
High performance tile fixing products by Saint-Gobain Weber have been specified throughout a project in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with a total wall and floor space of 1,027m².
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Damp & Waterproofing, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Kitchens, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
30 Jul 2021
Saint-Gobain Weber asks one of its sister Saint-Gobain brands, CTD, about the growing trend of taking the indoors outdoors by using tiling to increase alfresco living space.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Floors, Garden, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
21 Jul 2021
Whether you have to match an existing wall, or are looking to create something different, Weber take a look at travertine and tyrolean render finishes…
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
19 Jul 2021
Paul Roberts, national technical support manager for UK and Ireland at Saint-Gobain Weber, discusses render in this article…
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Damp & Waterproofing, Facades, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
14 Jul 2021
The Saint-Gobain Weber weberwall brick is a simple lightweight brick effect product supplied on mesh sheets, in a range of highly realistic brick finishes.
Posted in Articles, Bricks & Blocks, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
18 Jun 2021
Rob Speke, technical academy manager at Saint-Gobain Weber, offers advice on the dos and don’ts of preparing substrates and applying floor screeds.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
13 Jan 2021
Trust and collaboration are key to industry recovery, says Paul Lake, the new managing director of Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Damp & Waterproofing, Floors, news, Recruitment
4 Jan 2021
As part of a project at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, 220 square metres of open basement area needed to be levelled and finished, with the help of Weber UK.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Floors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
3 Dec 2020
A new development of exclusive lodges on the coast of St Ives, Cornwall required a low maintenance, high quality finish that would withstand the types of weather experienced on the coast – step forward Weber…
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
14 Oct 2020
Engineering contractors can save valuable time on tidal defence repairs by using a new dry sprayed concrete from Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Innovations & New Products, Landscaping, Retrofit & Renovation
21 Sep 2020
With its brutalist concrete structure deteriorating, the imposing Hatfield Road multi-storey car park in Slough was at risk of being demolished – step forward Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Hard Landscaping & Walkways, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment
16 Sep 2020
As part of a large scale refurbishment programme, that involved Saint-Gobain Weber, the operating theatres at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital have been upgraded.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
22 Jul 2020
Ready-mix and powder adhesives have their advantages and disadvantages. The real difference is in the chemistry of how the products dry. But what does that mean in practice? Saint-Gobain Weber explains…
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
15 Jul 2020
Saint-Gobain Weber has appointed Jon Sweeney as specification sales manager – he will be joining the infrastructure team, covering the north.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Recruitment
2 Jul 2020
With health and well-being at risk, Saint-Gobain Weber offers some easy steps to reduce noise pollution in homes.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Health & Safety, Insulation, Interiors, Research & Materials Testing, Walls
24 Jun 2020
Ideal for rendering brickwork or blockwork, Saint-Gobain Weber explains the long list of advantages to using monocouche renders in this article.
Posted in Articles, Bricks & Blocks, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
15 Jun 2020
There are numerous unknown irregularities when rendering onto a mix of substrate types that prevent an informed judgement being made on how to carry out the work; Saint-Gobain Weber’s advice on the best action to take is below.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
5 Jun 2020
Saint-Gobain Weber has compiled a step-by-step guide of the best way to remove silicone sealant from bathroom tiles.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Damp & Waterproofing, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Walls
1 Jun 2020
Depending on the type of tiles used, the substrate, and its surrounding environment, it is crucial to choose the right tile adhesive for the job; Saint-Gobain Weber explains how to choose the best flexible tile adhesive for each project.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
21 May 2020
External wall insulation (EWI) systems provide a retrofit solution for hard to treat properties. This articles, from Saint-Gobain Weber, explains what EWI is and why should it be used?
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Insulation, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
14 May 2020
With energy costs rising, there’s no time like the present to make some home improvements to make it more energy efficient, as Saint-Gobain Weber explain…
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Insulation, Interiors, Lighting, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls, Windows
27 Apr 2020
For those looking to install a new garage floor or repair an old one, Saint-Gobain Weber’s guide of hints and tips on how best to do it will be invaluable.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation
1 Apr 2020
For those self-isolating, who cannot work from home, it could well become tiresome – here are a few ideas from Saint-Gobain Weber to help with this.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Floors, Garden, Health & Safety, Interiors, Kitchens, news, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
16 Mar 2020
Saint-Gobain Weber has created a series of guides to give advice on how to clean, repair and protect render, to keep it looking fresh for longer, with Part One looking at cleaning render.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Videos, Walls
6 Mar 2020
Saint-Gobain Weber has compiled its top tips for maintaining good indoor air quality in homes, offices and inside spaces, which it believes is an overlooked issue
Posted in Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Posts
19 Feb 2020
Choosing the right flooring is essential and it is even more important for those with pets – Saint-Gobain Weber has put together a pet-friendly flooring guide.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Interiors, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
11 Feb 2020
This article sees Saint-Gobain Weber’s Applications and Training Team pick their top tool tips to help them achieve the perfect job every time.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Hand Tools, Plant, Equipment and Hire, Posts, Power Tools, Render, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Training, Walls
22 Jan 2020
Weber recently donated some of its render and one of its external wall insulation systems to a children’s hospice in North Wales.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Facades, Insulation, Posts, Render, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
11 Dec 2019
Saint-Gobain Weber discusses how external wall insulation (EWI) provides a retrofit solution for hard-to-treat properties and why we should be using it.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Insulation, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls
22 Nov 2019
Saint-Gobain Weber explore the phenomenon of ‘ghosting’ in this article…
Posted in Articles, Bricks & Blocks, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Damp & Waterproofing, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Posts, Render, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Walls
8 Nov 2019
The following is an informative, step-by-step guide to render cleaning, courtesy of Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Damp & Waterproofing, Posts, Render, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Videos, Walls
16 Oct 2019
If black mould in your bathroom is a problem, the following is a guide from Saint-Gobain Weber that will walk you through how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it from returning.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Damp & Waterproofing, Interiors, Posts, Walls
11 Oct 2019
From an elegant mid-1800s Parchment lodge to a Pearl Grey contemporary pied-à-terre, here are some of Saint-Gobain Weber’s most vibrant render applications.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Render, Walls
10 Oct 2019
Ever wondered what a monocouche is? Well, Saint-Gobain Weber, the seasoned pros when it comes to monocouche render, explain all…
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Render, Walls
9 Oct 2019
If your shower is leaking through your tiles, then this article from Saint-Gobain Weber will prove very useful.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Damp & Waterproofing, Interiors, Kitchens, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Walls
20 Sep 2019
Saint-Gobain Weber are setting a challenge for thousands of builders attending this year’s UK Construction Week – spot which façade is not made with traditional bricks.
Posted in Articles, Bricks & Blocks, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Competitions, Exhibitions and Conferences, Posts
2 Sep 2019
Architects and specifiers can save time and effort searching for stronger, longer lasting flooring solutions, courtesy of a comprehensive new flooring guide, published by Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Publications
29 Aug 2019
The small town of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire made headlines at the start of August, when part of the Toddbrook Reservoir dam structure was damaged; luckily, Saint-Gobain Weber was on hand to help.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Health & Safety, Landscaping, news, Posts