Kalwall® translucent cladding has been extensively used for the impressive refurbishment of the main teaching block at Featherstone High School in Southall, Middlesex. The original 1958 concrete framed building was failing due to decay and ingress of water and needed…
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HEAVY 3 slate roofing naturally possess the density and resilience required to cope with the most volatile of weather conditions, and with an unrivalled thickness of 7.5mm this product’s quality and durability is unequivocal. A poor quality roof needs constant repair and maintenance, but when good quality…
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A Colchester based roofing contractor has been using Magply Recovery boards as part of a high specification build up, which provided its operatives with a relatively quiet as well as safe means of carrying out re-roofing works to school classrooms…
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SIG Performance Technology, the specialist provider of acoustic, fire and thermal solutions, has launched the ‘Chi-Gasket’, a new component for through-wall rainscreen construction which has been developed to support the streamlining of external wall footprints whilst facilitating Building Regulation compliance….
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A key element of this revitalisation programme has been the protection of the building’s original concrete barrel vault roof. This has been achieved by the specification of a cost-effective, long lasting Kalzip standing seam liner aluminium roof system which has…
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Brett Martin Daylight Systems has supplied a comprehensive range of rooflights to the stunning new £33 million Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, creating a light and airy environment which offers exceptional thermal comfort for athletes. Designed by Reiach and Hall…
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19,340 VMZINC® scales in AZENGAR®, Europe’s first rolled engraved zinc façade scales, have been used to create a façade at Docks Bruxsel. 6,650 m² of zinc façade scales was used in a design by Art & Build Architects which has transformed an industrial…
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Marley Eternit’s roof shingles are specified for a renovation at All Saints Church in the North Yorkshire hamlet of Burton in Lonsdale, which is a Grade II* listed building, completed in 1876. This Anglican church was built with sandstone and…
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Following last year’s NFRC Roofing Awards win, Sika Sarnafil Registered Contractor Contour Roofing, has once again been recognised for its outstanding work, making the shortlist in the Single Ply category. With the success of its previous award-winning project, Ewart Grove,…
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Berry Systems are helping to keep you safe with our range of cladding systems that can be integrated with our vehicle restraint barrier solutions. Using our consultation service, we can work with you to meet your safety needs and aesthetic…
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A property developer constructing an enclave of detached properties in an east Hertfordshire village is making extensive use of the thermal foil insulation products from the portfolio of YBS Insulation. The five new homes are being built by Land & County…
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POLYFOAM™ XPS – the lightweight, strong and moisture resistant closed-cell insulation foam manufactured by Ravatherm UK – has been awarded a BES 6001: Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products certification. Achieving a rating of ‘Good’ for its extruded polystyrene insulation products…
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There is an undeniable trend within the housebuilding market from white towards colour when choosing replacement windows, doors and roofline products. Grey is rapidly becoming the new white! At Freefoam we are seeing these market forces converting into sales and…
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The increasing demand and limited availability of many popular concrete roof tiles is creating protracted delays within the construction market. This has become a major issue for all concerned, particularly for housebuilders who cannot afford to miss planned site completion…
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Distinctive Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding plays a unifying role in Glancy Nicholls Architects’ competition-winning design of the Chamberlain Hall complex for the University of Birmingham. Set in a ‘listed’ historic park, the new complex replaces 20th century buildings…
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