24 June 2015

Stormshield protects Yorkshire hospital wing from the elements

Completed seven years ago, the Hadfield Wing is one of the most recent additions to the hospital. The full front elevation of the building features a mix of rendered masonry and timber cladding which was in need of refreshing. Stormshield was specified for the rendered masonry and timber cladding. GML Maintenance and Refurbishment specified Johnstone’s[…]

  • 24 June 2015

23 June 2015

Report suggests overwhelming ROI with Kingspan Kooltherm

The solutions have been developed to offer superior thermal performance with a thinner profile, allowing valuable useable floor area to be maximised within the building footprint. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’, was carried out by Sweett Group on behalf of Kingspan Insulation. ‘Real Value of Space in Commercial Real Estate’ The comprehensive[…]

  • 23 June 2015

23 June 2015

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. ’An excellent piece of architecture’ The Library and Cultural Centre was described as ’a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building.’ Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning €29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]

  • 23 June 2015

22 June 2015

Award-winning hospital refurbishment specifies IKO products

The winning project was the refurbishment of the Neo-Natal Unit roof at Hammersmith Hospital. The 2015 winners were announced on Friday 15th May at the UK Roofing Awards Luncheon held at the Hilton London Metropole. The project faced a number of challenges due to the nature of the building. The roof top plant – which[…]

  • 22 June 2015

22 June 2015

Aquaproof water leakage solution for tiled areas

Aquaproof creates a fully tanked room preventing damage to walls and floors, and ensures there is no leakage into adjacent rooms. Included in the system are a primer, tape, and the compound. Additional products available include pre-formed corners, pipe sleeves and outlet sleeves. Aquaproof has been developed as a solution to water leakage in tiled[…]

  • 22 June 2015

22 June 2015

Polyflor vinyl flooring specified for seaside development

Wales & West Housing’s development is comprised of 40 affordable homes, consisting of 24 one bedroom apartments and 16 two bedroom apartments, costing a total of £3.9m. Around 2500m² of Polyflor flooring was installed by Artisan Flooring of Swansea throughout the development. Polyflor Secura PUR in Antique Herringbone 2129 at Wales & West Housing’s New[…]

  • 22 June 2015

19 June 2015

Koster crack bridging waterproofing coating from Delta

Koster 21 is a two-component, solvent-free, multiple use crack bridging waterproofing coating from Delta Membrane Systems. elastic, crack-bridging waterproofing material excellent adhesion to dry and moist substrates Being liquid applied – it creates a seamless coating around difficult or complicated detailing. Applied in two coats by brush, roller, trowel or other customary masons’ tools. It[…]

  • 19 June 2015

19 June 2015

Fuel bills cut for social housing residents with CMS Window Systems

CMS Window Systems helps cut fuel poverty for social housing residents CMS Window Systems helps in transformation of Whiston House Transformation of Whiston House, high-rise block of 42 flats, is part of a £30 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) project by social housing provider Walsall Housing Group (WHG) and British Gas, and also includes external[…]

  • 19 June 2015

19 June 2015

High pressure drainage sheet protects waterproofing installations

Protecting under pressure with Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems Made from high density polyethylene, Delta-EQ Drain from Delta Membrane Systems is a dimpled sheet with laminated polypropylene geotextile suitable for situations where a high pressure drainage sheet is needed to protect a waterproofing installation. Both the dimpled sheet[…]

  • 19 June 2015

19 June 2015

Flooded dance floor to Strictly Dry Room with Delta solutions

CASE STUDY Bourne Hall Community Centre, Ewell, Surrey Severe flood damage to the walls and floor rectified by specialist contractor Oak Damp Proofing using materials from Delta Membrane Systems. Substantial flooding to a subterranean hall with dance floor at Bourne Hall Community Centre resulted in severe damage to the walls and floor. Water had seeped[…]

  • 19 June 2015