Bitumen waterproofing on headwalls

We have recently supplied several headwalls to a project on the A5 in Leicestershire. The specification called for two coats of bitumen waterproofing to be applied to all buried surfaces. The bitumen waterproofing was applied at the factory allowing the... View Article

Haddonstone: serving the housebuilder

Toby Marlow, Building and Construction team Director, discusses Haddonstone’s work with housebuilders. How would you describe the culture at Haddonstone as a manufacturer of cast stone products? Haddonstone is a family run business where the project team combines industry knowledge of... View Article

Marley Weatherboard in Black – Now available

We are delighted to announce that our range of fibre cement cladding is now made up of 4 colour variations, with a Black weatherboard now available. Marley Weatherboard is now available in 4 popular colours nationwide: White, Light Grey, Slate... View Article

Download the updated ROCKWOOL Red Book

The latest version of the ROCKWOOL Red Book is now available. Free to download, the ROCKWOOL Red Book is an interactive guide to specifying stone wool solutions for all applications. Providing access to product certification, technical data and guidance on... View Article

Is your bathroom really a steam room?

If you create lots of steam in your bathroom or shower room and it takes an age to dissipate, you could have a problem. Inadequate extraction due to using a cheap bathroom fan, leads to condensation and moisture-generated black mould.... View Article

Build the homes of tomorrow, today

In-roof Solar is more than just a solar panel, it’s a solar roof. Our integrated roof panels are easy to install and applied directly to the roof battens helping meet requirements of Part L legislation, and with an aim of... View Article

Schlüter-Systems – Installer show preview

(Stand H20 Birmingham NEC – 27-29 June 2023) At this year’s Installer Show, Schlüter-Systems will be focusing on their impressive range of underfloor heating solutions which comprise both electric and hydronic (water-fed) systems. The new DITRA-HEAT-PS is a peel and stick version of... View Article

Hidden Gems – New Easy-Fit VitrA Frames

Designed to make installing wall-hung and back-to-wall WCs simple, VitrA has introduced its new range of versatile frames and concealed cisterns, including models for floor fixing, floor and wall fixing, reduced height and back-to-wall installations, with 3/6 litre and 2.5/4... View Article

Keep your water system safe

With Flow Through Vessels & Mixcal Careflo Plus® TMV Visit altecnic.co.uk for more information How does a Flow Through Expansion Vessel Work? In this blog, we explore in detail the role of a flow through expansion vessel and its role... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

Feel the Express Difference

Our showrooms are a key part of the Express Difference. That’s why we spent the first few weeks of 2023 giving all our showrooms the TLC they deserve; upgrading both sites to display our exciting new products in all their... View Article