‘Movable Walls’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Lime Technology new external wall insulation (EWI) from
Lime Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "New EWI systems offer breathable solutions, designed for upgrading existing residential and multi-storey buildings, or provide thermally efficient building envelope in new-build construction.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release UN say radon in buildings should be reduced from
Cavity Trays: "Radon presence within buildings should be reduced to a lower level, as radon is more dangerous to health than first thought and there is 'no safe level'.".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Dulux Trade
- take a look at Cathedral transformed with Dulux Trade shades
which says: "Dulux Trade bespoke colour scheme for the interior of St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow , as part of a GBP4.5 million refurbishment project.".
Take a look also at the news release from Johnson and Starley, Heat recovery systems solve condensation problems,
as well as John Brash shingles for Velux zero carbon homes from John Brash & Co,
and New Catnic thin joint lintels from Catnic.
Latest stories...
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
Aquapanel eliminate tiling defects (September 2011)
Knauf Aquapanel Interior, a tile backing board from Knauf Drywall, has eliminated tiling defects for a housebuilder and developer who has built nearly 600 dwellings in the past 5 years.
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.
Pictura cladding from Marley Eternit for school (September 2011)
Marley Eternit's Pictura fibre cement rainscreen cladding in two shades of green were specified for the Learning Resource Centre at Bournside School, Cheltenham.
Concave and convex cavity walls (September 2011)
Cavity Trays advise on concave and convex cavity walls including a word of caution about window openings and abutments.
Flood prevention with novel embankment protection (September 2011)
Maccaferri high strength reinforced soil structure for Glasgow flood prevention scheme was in keeping with a natural riverbank appearance.
Maccaferri retaining walls hide treatment works (September 2011)
Geotechnical specialists Maccaferri is building a series of earth retaining walls at the new Glencorse Water Treatment works in Midlothian
Aico carbon monoxide alarm with digital display (September 2011)
The new Ei208DW lithium battery powered alarm from Aico has a large LCD display, providing residents with detailed information and instruction messages for a swift, accurate response to CO leaks.
Further reading
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Boom in demand for acoustic movable walls
Brockhouse expands regional offices to meet growing demand for movable walls and folding sliding partitions in the UK.
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Movable walls key to flexible space in schools
Brockhouse latest VIDEO shows how schools and colleges can benefit from more flexible use of space with movable acoustic wall and sliding folding partitions.
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