When an arts centre’s extension precluded the use of upstands as part of a roof terrace installation, a slim, high-performance insulation solution was required to prevent instances of cold bridging and ensure the application met the regulatory U-value. Recticel Insulation’s…
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The redevelopment of an unusually large agricultural homestead at a farm in the Surrey commuter belt has seen the main contractor make full use of the technical benefits offered by Marmox Multiboard, in facilitating the creation of an attractive new…
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The conversion of a traditional barn within the conservation area surrounding Wells Cathedral, Somerset has benefitted from the installation of CUPA PIZARRAS’ THERMOSLATE® roof solar collectors. The new solar system will generate up to 57% of the occupants’ hot water…
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Roofing, Cladding & Insulation
A comprehensive refurbishment project, addressing a community centre belonging to Sevenoaks District Council, is featuring the benefits of Magply boards as the substrate for a through-coloured render system that will be exposed to rugged use, as well as the worst…
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Air services provider dnata has opened a new £30m high bay facility at Manchester Airport to help its expanding cargo handling business in the UK. Designed by architects RPS, the 13,500 sqm BREEAM-rated building includes an innovative mix of flexible…
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As a slim and highly efficient thermal multi-foil insulation for use in roofs, walls and floors, Alumaflex® is ideal for barn or loft conversions and in general timber frame construction. The proven, high performance product has UKAS accreditation and thanks to…
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A strikingly modern residential property in one of Kent’s most famous coastal towns is making articulate use of Marmox Multiboards as part of its cladding solution, around both the inside of an elevated balcony terrace, as well as across the…
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The continued fire risks associated with high rise developments, has seen specialist cladding manufacturer Metalline, develop a new (A1 Fire Rated to BS EN 13501-1) non-combustible solid aluminium cladding panel. Entitled Unity their A1 panel is ideal for both new…
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The superior airtightness performance of the Wraptite membrane from the A. Proctor Group is delivering huge benefits to both the in-factory and on-site construction of a series of new modular social housing for Anglesey Council. Wraptite is the only self-adhering vapour…
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Nordic Brass copper alloy cladding, sunscreens and ceilings help to define a new museum designed by architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) in the Swiss Jura mountain region. The Musée Atelier for Audemars Piguet houses the watchmaker’s collection of timepieces. Located…
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Howells Patent Glazing is pleased to announce their New innovative design which fits seamlessly into the new glass rafter Ultraline flat rooflight systems. Providing sleek contemporary sky views internally, allowing ventilation and more natural light into the available space ,…
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Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs. Air and vapour-permeable membranes are becoming an option of choice for specifiers due to the ability for…
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When a new-build Georgian style home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire required a sustainable solution for their heating and hot water demands CUPA PIZARRAS’ THERMOSLATE® proved to be the ideal solution. A solar slate system, the product provided the efficiency required for…
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The development of a new student accommodation building in one of the South Coast’s most popular towns has included the use of the proven-in-practice and very versatile Marmox Thermoblocks: specified to combat cold-bridging at the junction of its parapet walls…
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The Kingspan TEK Building System of structural insulated panels (SIPs) has been used to create a spectacular, cantilevered self-build in Oxfordshire, achieving excellent airtightness and energy efficiency with a fast-track build programme. Homeowner, Daniel Frazer, identified timber frame as his…
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