‘Damp Proof Membrane’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Catnic timber frame steel lintels in Exeter from Catnic, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Catnic lintels were specified for Cowley Bridge Road, a 219-bedroom student accommodation building in Exeter, because of their durability and longevity.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release TLX Gold is finalist at BRE INSITE 11 from Web Dynamics: "TLX Gold multi-foil insulation from Web Dynamics has also been awarded a place in the Innovation Zone at INSITE 11, part of the Modern Built Environment KTN programme.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from ACO Building Drainage - take a look at Building in fire and smoke protection which says: "Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage, looks at how poor planning of drainage systems can contribute directly to the spread of fire in large buildings.".

Take a look also at the news release from Cavity Trays, UN say radon in buildings should be reduced, as well as Ligman, outdoor lighting manufacturer, opens in UK from Ligman UK , and Solar roof package from Sika Liquid Plastics from Sika Liquid Plastics.

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Watertight basement for high spec property (September 2011)

Waterproofing system components supplied by Triton Systems whose team also oversaw their installation in a high specification new build London property

DuPont Tyvek Reflex provides long term protection (September 2011)

Superior resistance of DuPont Tyvek Reflex, the original low emissivity breather membrane for walls, demonstrated in four timber frame houses.

Hydrotech structural waterproofing for Park Inn. (September 2011)

Hydrotech MM6125 Structural Waterproofing from Alumasc has been specified for Aberdeen's Park Inn commercial development, designed by Richard Murphy Architects.

Fulton modulating burner trial at university (September 2011)

Trials conducted at Cardiff University of a modulating burner supplied by Fulton, used to raise steam for autoclave sterilisation and supply-air humidification for research facilities.

Designing new build basement waterproofing (September 2011)

John Newton and Co explain the importance of the right design strategy for new build basement waterproofing.

Multi-level new build basement in Edinburgh (September 2011)

Case study from John Newton and Co who offer basement waterproofing and damp proofing solutions.

Nicholls and Clarke discusses the use of screeds (September 2011)

Nicholls and Clarke takes a look at the usage of anhydrite and calcium sulphate screeds within the building industry.

Sarnafil cool roofs reduce aircon costs and UHIE (September 2011)

Rising summer temperatures mean commercial buildings rely on costly and carbon-heavy airconditioning to keep office space cool.

Newlath damp proof membrane for seafront building

Newlath from John Newton has been applied externally to treat severe damp penetration in a listed building, now part of the Metropole Court Development on the Eastbourne seafront.
Icopal extands its damp proof membrane range

Icopal has extended its range of damp proof membranes (DPMs) with the launch of two new variants.