Week 8 June - 14 June 2008

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Fakro launch fire rated loft ladder.

The launch by Fakro of its LWF Loft Ladder reaches new heights for the manufacturer, the product's hatch having achieved 30 minute fire protection standard when tested to BS EN 131 Part 2 1493.

News from Fakro GB, 12 June 2008

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Roof window chosen for BRE Demonstration House.

User Application Article

A bespoke Fakro FPP preSelect timber roof window has been used in Osborne Homes' Demonstration House at the BRE Innovations Centre.

News from Fakro GB, 12 June 2008

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Roof window trend towards an L-shape

With greater use of roof windows for their contribution to interior design, there has been a marked trend towards use of L-shaped windows.

News from Fakro GB, 12 June 2008

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RIBA CPD Seminar on IT and ICT for construction.

John Razzell from Asite presented at two RIBA Continuous Professional Development seminars on the 20th and 28th of May 2008 in Wakefield and Nottingham.

News from Asite Solutions, 12 June 2008

Efficient design of piled foundations for housing

Technical Background Article

A new research project, entitled Efficient Design of Piled Foundations for Housing, is using a questionnaire to establish best practice in pile design for low-rise housing

News from NHBC, 12 June 2008

ShineOn self-cleaning effect shown in first test.

SCF Technologies has successfully completed the first test that shows ShineOn, their new self-cleaning product for windows, is just as effective as a product applied in the factory.

News from SCF Technologies, 12 June 2008

BEAMA warns as steel price increases impact

Technical Background Article

With short supply threatening steel prices yet again, BEAMA's Steel Products Group is on record reporting rapidly increasing raw material prices.

News from BEAMA, 12 June 2008

Icopal launches VCL membranes brochure

Icopal has launched a brochure that contains guidance on using vapour control layers to reduce air leakage, maximise thermal performance and prevent harmful condensation.

News from Icopal, 12 June 2008

Bluclad building board gets BRE approval

Fibre cement Bluclad building board from Marley Eternit has been re-awarded BRE certification (057/99) after testing for resistance to fire (Class O), water, wind, impact, freezing and thawing.

News from Marley Eternit, 12 June 2008

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Ibstock hosts top Hemingway Design RIBA seminar

Over 100 representatives from the UK's top architectural, housebuilding and design communities gathered at RIBA headquarters this month to attend the Ibstock guest lecture seminar.

News from Ibstock Brick, 12 June 2008

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GEZE UK glass entrances for Scottish Museum

The entrance to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is dominated by striking new GEZE's automatic TSA 325 NT revolving glass doors.
New Safedoors retail offer from Permadoor

Builders merchants can meet rising demand for composite doors with the new Safedoors retail offer from Permadoor, supported by the Epwin Group.