Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has already acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers…
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In modern interiors, lighting is about far more than lighting up a room. It defines how people experience a space. But the secret to great lighting lies not just in the fixtures, but in how they work with the ceiling…
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Yeoman Rainguard has delivered premium rainwater systems that combine durability, style and performance for decades. From sleekXL-MOG aluminium gutters with round or square downpipes to heritage-style cast iron, steel and decorative hoppers, our range suits both modern and traditional buildings. Need something unique? We design bespoke drainage solutions tailored…
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The popular Brick Effect Render system from EWI provider Wetherby Wall Systems now carries full BBA (British Board of Agrément) certification and achieves an A1 fire rating to EN 13501-1 when installed with stone wool insulation. With the added assurance…
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Vortice is proud to announce the launch of the VORTICE F4L, also known as the “Fan For Life”, a revolutionary new ventilation system designed not only to improve long-term health but also to serve as a solution to Awaab’s Law…
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Mapei UK announces the official launch of ‘Seal the Envelope’, a comprehensive initiative designed to transform retrofit and refurbishment projects across the UK. This campaign brings together Mapei’s extensive expertise and product portfolio, offering a fully integrated building envelope solution…
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Specification challenge: Find a roofing solution that delivers an eye-catching tile aesthetic combined with durable and long-lasting performance for a stunning new property annex. Specification solution: Marley’s Autumn Brindle colourway tiles from the Acme Single Camber clay plain tile range…
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Robust UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, and HOPPE (UK), a specialist manufacturer of window and door hardware, have collaborated to create new cost-effective, security tested emergency exit hardware available exclusively through Robust. The cost-effective ARRONE panic…
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With climate extremes increasing and urban drainage networks under growing stress, ACO Building Drainage has published the second volume of its Blue Roof Guide to help architects, engineers, specifiers and contractors design resilient, multi-functional roofscapes. The new guide explains how…
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The city of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, recently implemented a project to renovate a section of sewer that had deteriorated. The remit of works involved re-routing an existing sewer directly under one of the city’s busiest roads. Temporarily closing this…
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How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages…
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Fassa Bortolo’s advanced render systems combine innovation, durability, and aesthetic performance through products like Fassacouche, Fassanet Maxi, and IS 510. Fassacouche, a high-performance monocouche render, delivers a seamless decorative finish with exceptional weather resistance and breathability, ideal for modern façades…
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St Sidwell’s Point, in the heart of Exeter city centre, is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. The £44 million, world-leading project includes the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier as part of the highly efficient external wall…
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Kayflow, the rainwater, soil & waste, and underground drainage system specialist, has announced further investment in its manufacturing facilities and operations. The latest addition is a new tooling machine, which is enabling the company to significantly increase its manufacturing capacity…
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Tensile and compressive stress and strain are two common types. Tensile stress increases an object’s length, while compressive stress decreases it. These stresses help determine a material’s elastic modulus, indicating its stiffness. Tensile and compressive loads are key in mechanics…
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