19 August 2015

Sliding door systems benefit from improved operation

Although the products have primarily been designed for Schueco ASS 50 and ASS 70.HI premium segment systems, they can be adjusted to suit a particular installation. SmartClose When installed, SmartClose is discreet, ensuring that it does not disrupt the room’s interior When the sliding vent is initially pulled on, SmartClose works to convert the energy[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Hand safety promoted at health and security exhibition

The exhibition has been designed to bring health, safety and security companies from across the world together. A number of new, innovative and leading health and safety products will be on display for the benefit of the show’s visitors. TraffiGlove’s red gloves are suitable for lower cut risk tasks, whilst its green gloves provide a[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Hand safety promoted at health & security exhibition

The exhibition has been designed to bring health, safety and security companies from across the world together. A number of new, innovative and leading health and safety products will be on display for the benefit of the show’s visitors. TraffiGlove’s red gloves are suitable for lower cut risk tasks, whilst its green gloves provide a[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Tradesmen and homeowner relationships explored in new survey

Homeowners’ survey Rogue customers 4% of those asked classified themselves as ‘rogue customers’ for having paid late, missed appointments or deliberately avoided paying part of their bill. There are many trade complaints about rogue customers, a topic which receives little coverage in comparison to that of rogue traders. Although the survey revealed that 11% of[…]

  • 19 August 2015

19 August 2015

Window energy ratings reveal energy efficiency increase

After being launched in 2013, ‘A ‘ rated windows doubled during 2014 as a percentage of the total number of rated product. By the end of the year, the figure stood at nearly 5%. Meanwhile, the market share of ‘A’ rated windows continued to increase from 58% – 65% throughout the year. In 2012, ‘A’[…]

  • 19 August 2015

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Handmade tile range showcased in new specification guide

The 76-page guide is available to order free-of-charge, celebrating Keymer’s history, products and installation techniques, utilising hand drawn images calling back to the company’s founding in 1588. The images within the guide are the same featured in the original brochure, with content being updated to be exclusively available to architects and specifiers working on current[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Vapour permeable membrane upgraded with integral sealing tapes

The vapour permeable membrane has undergone rigorous testing with BRE to show that it can be used in all UK regions when laps are sealed. The addition of integral sealing tapes intends to greatly increase the ease and speed of installation, whilst reducing the combined cost of underlay and tape in comparison to purchasing them[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

CMS boosts aluminium division with new partnerships

CMS has partnered with Kawneer in a move to give more customers access to a greater range of fenestration and building envelop solutions. CWCT Membership To improve its technical credentials further, CMS has also become a member of the Centre for Window Cladding Technology (CWCT). CWCT uses various testing methods to determine the level of[…]

  • 18 August 2015

18 August 2015

Integrated approach to access control at HE&FE 2015

Among its range of products on display will be ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locking solution, which is designed to upgrade technically locked doors and wirelessly connect them – online or offline – to new or existing access control systems, with minimum modification to doors and premises. Visitors to the ASSA ABLOY/Gallagher stand will experience the[…]

  • 18 August 2015