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A ZIP was welded to the sides of the fabric to ensure that the blinds are held securely and can control the amount of sunlight entering the building at any time of day.
Headboxes and side channels for the blinds were powder coated to match the window frames and SHY UKs heavy duty PVC blackout material was specified to provide a robust and easily maintainable solution.
The ZIP blinds were installed alongside motorised operation with wireless controls to allow for a quick and safe operation.
ZIP blinds have been specified for use in schools, colleges and universities across the UK that aim to optimise natural sunlight and reduce the need for additional lighting.
Newton Specialist Contractor Arti Construction has performed the waterproofing on a commercial basement being turned it into a new community centre in London.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Damp & Waterproofing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
At this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (21 – 27 September), Door Group – a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland – is calling for higher standards of fire door inspections within education buildings.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Seminars
With its brutalist concrete structure deteriorating, the imposing Hatfield Road multi-storey car park in Slough was at risk of being demolished – step forward Saint-Gobain Weber.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Hard Landscaping & Walkways, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment
PVC4Pipes has launched a refreshed online Training Package for the actors across the whole PVC pipe supply chain, making it easier to educate their sales forces and train their employees.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Information Technology, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Training