‘Plaster’
A Buildingtalk guide
Start with the news release
British Gypsum new Thistle brand finishing plaster from
British Gypsum, which we summarised at the time by saying "Thistle Spray Finish is a spray applied 2mm finishing plaster that provides a high quality, smooth finish in a fraction of the time.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Cathedral transformed with Dulux Trade shades from
Dulux Trade: "Dulux Trade bespoke colour scheme for the interior of St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow , as part of a GBP4.5 million refurbishment project.".
In September 2011, we covered the news from Selectaglaze
- take a look at Selectaglaze involved in Regency restoration
which says: "Selectaglaze has delivered secondary glazing for heritage windows at Grade 1 Listed Regency properties being fully restored and converted for residential use.".
Take a look also at the news release from Panel Systems, Panels Systems launches Styroliner website,
as well as Flir thermal imaging used to save public spending from Flir Systems,
and Dimplex stove offers realistic flame effect from Dimplex UK.
Latest stories...
Housing Trust uses Styrofloor from Panel Systems (August 2011)
City South Manchester housing trust has chosen high performance Styrofloor floor insulation boards from Panel Systems for a major refurbishment.
Schueco window achieves PassivHaus insulation (August 2011)
The AWS 90.SI aluminium window system from Schueco UK achieves PassivHaus levels of insulation in a frame depth of 90mm.
Role of archaeology in construction projects (August 2011)
Helen Martin Bacon, principal archaeologist for Wardell Armstrong, looks at the consequencies when important archaeological remains are uncovered during construction.
Speedy refurbishment with Styrofloor (August 2011)
City South Manchester housing trust specified high performance Styrofloor floor insulation boards from Panel Systems for major refurbishment follwing flood damage to residential property.
Instarmac discusses surface preparation (July 2011)
Chris Murphy, technical director, Instarmac explains the importance of priming, and the risk associated with using PVA.
Weston Pier finished with Dulux Trade coatings (July 2011)
Dulux Trade coatings have been used in the reconstruction of the Grand Pier in Weston Super Mare.
Dulux Trade improves performance of Vinyl Matt (June 2011)
Dulux Trade has improved the formula of its Vinyl Matt White to deliver a better finish and have less impact on the environment.
Dry lining system from Lindab and Fermacell (June 2011)
Lindab has partnered with Fermacell to offer internal steel partition and lining systems that are suitable for new build or refurbishment applications.
Further reading
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British Gypsum new Thistle brand finishing plaster
Thistle Spray Finish is a spray applied 2mm finishing plaster that provides a high quality, smooth finish in a fraction of the time.
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Using plasterboard in areas of high moisture
British Gypsum eGRG (enhanced Glass Reinforced Gypsum) technology combines gypsum with high strength glass fibre matting and is water resistant.
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