‘Timber Windows’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Carbon neutral Stride Treglown office from Stride Treglown, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stride Treglown architects install over 100sq.m of photovoltaics on the roof and south facade of their new Cardiff Office, making it Carbon Neutral". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Catnic timber frame steel lintels in Exeter from Catnic: "The Catnic lintels were specified for Cowley Bridge Road, a 219-bedroom student accommodation building in Exeter, because of their durability and longevity.".
 
In September 2011, we covered the news from Epwin Group - take a look at National consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra which says: "New national survey reveals that appearance and security are the single most important factors for homeowners when buying new windows and doors. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from TRADA Technology, TRADA Technology at Timber Expo 2011, as well as Chiltern International Fire free seminars from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, and ITRADA wood species App for iPhones. from TRADA Technology.
 

Latest stories...
New-look packaging for Jewson Own Brand (September 2011)

New packaging, which features Jewson customer Shane Wood, has been developed to clearly convey the quality of the product inside.

JELD-WEN windows specified for energy efficiency (September 2011)

JELD-WEN new DreamVu windows specified for 'Retrofit for the Future' HeatPod project in Penzance.

Videos to help specifiers working with wood (September 2011)

Sadolin launch 'This is Sadolin' videos to help specifiers make the most of its products and to inform professionals working with wood on a variety of related topics.

Roofline from Swish for Norfolk development (September 2011)

Developer Norfolk Homes has completed the installation of fascias, soffits and cladding in black foiled PVC from Swish Building Products.

Award winning Pilkington Spacia (September 2011)

Pilkington Spacia has been recognised for its innovative vacuum glazing technology, winning the World Architecture News (WAN) Product of the Year 2011 Award.

Dricon fire retardant protects new Academy (September 2011)

Arch Timber Protection used its DRICON fire retardant treatment to protect internal timber at the new Passmores Academy buidling, Harlow, Essex.

Prioritising sustainability in schools (September 2011)

Profile 22 warn that many schools property managers are investing in green energy technologies without corresponding investment in the thermal efficiency of the fabric of school buildings.

PEFC and MTC share the knowledge at Timber Expo (September 2011)

PEFC is partnering with Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) to discuss the supply of tropical timber and explaining why Malaysian timber increasingly popular in the UK market.

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