22 May 2015

New luxury sheet vinyl flooring range from Polyflor

The wood collection features a variety of wood species and layouts, including three classic parquet designs. The Designatex wood collection includes three classic parquet designs The Designatex stone range includes limestone, slate and paving effect designs in three layouts: slim tiles, random tile placement and varied tile widths. The designs have been developed to create[…]

  • 22 May 2015

21 May 2015

Passive fire protection seminars at Firex International

The first seminar, taking place on the morning of Wednesday 17th June, offers an overview of issues to consider in the specification, installation, inspection and maintenance of passive fire protection. ASFP will offer attendees to Firex International 2015 the opportunity to develop their knowledge of passive fire protection. The seminar is aimed at those responsible[…]

  • 21 May 2015

21 May 2015

External waterproofing membrane to be showcased at Vision

The Newton 403 HydroBond combines mechanical bonding, self-healing capability, easy application, and flexibility in order to provide an external waterproofing barrier for use on any below ground or earth-retained structure. Vision will take place at the Olympia, London on 2-3 June. The product has already been trialled and applied across Europe, with approximately 10,000m2 installed[…]

  • 21 May 2015

20 May 2015

New catalogue offers guidance and information on external wall insulation

The comprehensive guide includes details of Structherm’s external wall insulation (EWI) and structural external wall insulation (SEWI) systems. Structherm’s EWI catalogue is now available to download or access online Setting out the differences between EWI and SEWI, the catalogue considers the benefits of the systems. For example, it explains how the systems can extend the[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Wireless interconnection for optical smoke alarms in Sheffield homes

When the Council decided to implement an upgrade from battery to mains powered alarms, many of its tenants protested, as fitting a hardwired interconnection can cause unwanted disturbances. To avoid moving furniture, lifting floor boards and troubling its residents, the Council turned its attention to Aico’s RadioLINK. Wireless alarm interconnection Find out more about Aico’s[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

A considered approach to colour

A clear rationale rooted in trend and forecasting analysis can help specifiers to reassure clients and help them make informed decisions about decorative schemes. As design trends change over time, staple colours such as creams and blues tend to transcend shifting fashions and remain ever popular. However each year can also bring with it dramatically[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

New polyurethane waterproofer from CROMAR Building Products

Designed for the waterproofing of walls, roofs and balconies, CROMAR ELASTATHANE 25 is a cold-applied, moisture-curing polyurethane can also be used to waterproof bridge decks and other commercial projects. ELASTATHANE: polyurethane waterproofer CROMAR’s ELASTATHANE is a rapidly curing, single component polyurethane waterproofer As a high solids formation, it can provide adhesion to a range of[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Paul Crosby named Painter of the Year Supreme Winner

The event attracted hundreds of guests, as a shortlist of 20 projects was drawn up by Johnstone’s panel of technical experts. Prospective candidates were judged on the quality of the decorative finish, the intricacy of the work involved and the technical and logistical challenges faced. Shortlisted candidates fell into 5 main categories – Residential, Period[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

Rooflight glazing frame added to polycarbonate panel range

Developed with roofing contractors in mind, the Marlon Clickfix RL features a newly designed frame that clicks into place around the Marlon Clickfix 1040 polycarbonate glazing panels to create a seamless glazing aesthetic with no visible fixings. Marlon Clickfix RL clicks into place seamlessly around Marlon Clickfix 1040 polycarbonate panels The rooflight glazing frame can[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

BIM objects added to Crown Paints online services

The new service can be accessed via the Crown Paints’ Specification website, or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the National BIM Library – an online library consisting of generic and proprietary BIM objects such as walls, windows, doors, foundations, cladding and roofs. BIM Objects enables users to integrate Crown Paints’ products into a[…]

  • 20 May 2015