20 October 2014

Eco-Liner thermal laminate plasterboard achieves BBA certification

Eco-Liner plasterboard thermal laminate EcoTherm’s BBA Certified Eco-Liner is a 2 in 1 application board saves time and materials on site but also brings buildings in line with latest Building Regulations/Standards without impacting internal space. Due to the excellent thermal performance of EcoTherm’s PIR insulation (lambda 0.022W/mK), minimal thickness is required to insulate the wall[…]

  • 20 October 2014

20 October 2014

Stormshield paint products used for restoration work at precinct

Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint & Flexible Gloss used for redecoration work The external facades of ten shops on the square, in addition to railings at the nearby County Library, were all repainted by volunteers including business owners and district councillors. Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint and Flexible Gloss was used to repaint doors, windows, fascia, metal[…]

  • 20 October 2014

20 October 2014

Jutland fibre cement slates from Cembrit for new heritage homes

Jutland tiles from Cembrit were chosen by North Roofing of Somerset to be installed on 33 of the 112 new Bagley Green development, built as part of Redrow’s New Heritage Collection, in a semi-rural location close to the Blackdown Hills. Traditional appearance, contemporary performance, easy to install Jutland fibre cement slates combine traditional appearance with[…]

  • 20 October 2014

20 October 2014

Air and water cooled chillers receive certification by AHRI

Chillers supplied with performance data over wider product range Customers will now be provided with certified chiller performance data over a wider product and capacity range than what is currently covered by the Eurovent certification. Daikin’s range of air and water-cooled chillers feature on the Energy Technologies List, although the AHRI certification is recognised at[…]

  • 20 October 2014

17 October 2014

Ronafix Mix E used for waterproofing basement at Caffe Nero

The mixture provides a high strength waterproof render BBA Approved Ronafix Mix E provides high strength waterproof render Work was undertaken to convert the building into a branch of the coffee house chain Caffe Nero, with Ronacrete’s technical team recommending Ronafix Mix E in order to provide a BBA Approved, durable high strength waterproof render[…]

  • 17 October 2014

17 October 2014

Aperio wireless access control system offers good security management

The system eradicated the need to replace mechanical cylinders and keys Misplacing a master key requires the replacement of mechanical cylinders and keys right across a facility, with each stolen or copied key posing a great security risk when no electronic audit trail is available. Access control for higher security The Aperio wireless access control[…]

  • 17 October 2014

16 October 2014

Hitachi launch new big green power tool demonstration fleet

The brand new graphics in the familiar Hitachi Power Tools bold green livery will make sure the demonstration fleet of Ford Transit Custom vehicles are noticed as they travel around the country, safely transporting Hitachi’s advanced power tools. The new fleet will carry powerful tools, from the Hitachi corded range including the latest Hitachi 18V,[…]

  • 16 October 2014

16 October 2014

Timber Expo event sees increase in visitor numbers during 2014

Timber Expo attracts international visitors The Structural Timber Association launched their new magazine at the event, featuring in-depth case studies, introductions to structural timber solutions and articles on ‘Closing the Performance Gap.’ Architects, specifiers, contractors and engineers came from over 30 countries such as Qatar, China, Ghana, Russia, Kuwait, India, Malaysia, Canada and New Zealand[…]

  • 16 October 2014

16 October 2014

Alutec rainwater and eaves solutions at Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Tudor downpipe system from Alutec Seminar: 5 Reasons to use Aluminium Eaves Systems Michael Pritchett, Area Sales Manager at Alutec, will be speaking on Saturday 8th November, starting at 11:30am, at a seminar entitled ‘5 Reasons to use Aluminium Eaves Systems’, explaining the benefits of an aluminium system Alutec products featured will include: Tudor downpipe[…]

  • 16 October 2014

16 October 2014

Ultra quiet ventilation fans launched by Vortice

Vortice new QBK compact ventilation fans Vortice quiet running QBK ventilation fans Vortice developed the ultra quiet running QBK as an alternative to traditional noisy commercial fans. This makes them ideal for a range of commercial and industrial premises such as libraries, performance venues and retail projects. Built-in noise insulation and easy access The design of[…]

  • 16 October 2014