Product Articles

The recent introduction of Part O of Building Regulations has designers searching for solutions to achieve the requirements for ventilation, and many are turning to inward opening windows. But is this the only solution? Not necessarily. Inward opening provides the... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such as flooring, roofing and offsite cassette or timber frame manufacturing; for practical and economic reasons.... View Article

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The 1040 door handle has joined the steel window fittings existing range (850, 860 and 870 styles) and... View Article

The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone above and beyond to reduce the chemical compound’s impact on the built environment and building... View Article

Meadfleet Open Space Management were delighted to be invited to contribute to a recent Natural England blog, exploring the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) one year since it’s introduction.  The article explores best practice and the challenges of implementation... View Article

On the back of announcing the news that Frameclad has gained BOPAS Accreditation for the seventh consecutive year, the management team has launched a new Residential Solutions brochure. Joint Managing Director, Nik Teagle said: “Safety, strength, speed and affordability are... View Article

Astraseal are specialist fabricators of premium uPVC and aluminium glazing systems. Operating from three manufacturing sites, totalling 110,000 square feet, their comprehensive and premium quality selection of products allows them to meet the fenestration needs of any project. Astraseal have... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is pleased to announce the launch the KERDI-BOARD-WS, a vanity unit set for free-standing mixer taps. The KERDI-BOARD-WS is designed for specifiers, installers, and end users in the bathroom industry, is a variant of the popular KERDI-BOARD-W and is not... View Article

Express Bi-Folding Doors’ bespoke glazing solution allowed these homeowners to take advantage of their stunning views. Featuring sleek Sightline Sliding Doors and a breathtaking master bedroom feature window, the design effortlessly connects the interiors to the stunning Welsh scenery, flooding... View Article

Leading building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is proud to be supporting national housebuilder Persimmon Homes by providing a range of products for its new Innovation Centre Trial House – a model home research project built offsite which showcases the latest... View Article

Leading UK building materials producer, Glidevale Protect has recently announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution that strengthens the offering for housebuilders, specifiers and offsite manufacturers. Achieving the required levels of thermal performance, airtightness and... View Article

Beauflor has updated its popular Silvertex cushion vinyl range with the latest wood and stone looks. With fast and easy installation over old floors thanks to Silver Tex Back, Beauflor’s Silvertex is a competitively priced semi-loose lay cushion vinyl floor... View Article

Unilin Flooring announces certified pre-consumer recycled content for its dryback and engineered vinyl flooring for housing and commercial projects made under the Quick-Step and Moduleo brands. Unilin Flooring, a division of Unilin, specialises in the production of laminate, wood and... View Article

Mark Osborne, Managing Director of Country Hardwood, reveals how technological innovation is enabling timber manufacturers to challenge the efficiency of uPVC and aluminium fabrication while maintaining their reputation for quality. The timber fenestration sector stands at a crucial crossroads. While... View Article

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has introduced an exciting new type of sustainable insulation to the UK and Ireland. Gramitherm is the first insulation to be produced from grass, which is sourced from... View Article

Working alongside Urban&Civic, Timberplay are delighted to announce a collaborative Study Day on the 20th March 2025, held at Priors Hall Park Community Centre, right in the heart of Priors Hall Park Residential Scheme in Corby, Northamptonshire. This study day... View Article

Award-winning Larsen Truss wall system features SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT Timber Innovations, experts in timber frame and structural insulated panel (SIP) construction, used SMARTPLY AIRTIGHT for the Duck End Barns Passivhaus project in Cambridgeshire. This five-bedroom home combines sustainable design with natural... View Article

With both an energy and a housing crisis looming large across the UK, it is appropriate that Marmox has opted to dedicate its stand F42 at this year’s Futurebuild – taking place at the Excel from March 04-06 to showcase... View Article

A unique solar roof tile system launched by the UK’s leading building materials group Breedon has ticked all the boxes for the first housebuilder to use it. Breedon Generon was launched in spring 2024 in partnership with leading European roof... View Article

Flicking through outdated static printed or digital brochures is for yesterday. In 2025 expectations are higher, the desire to seek out product possibilities in the quickest and most inspiring way, is not just desirable but essential. Now all this is... View Article