Product Articles

The Altecnic Heat Network Design Guide aims to ensure specifiers, consultants, and contractors achieve the designed system performance post build, with a look at how maximum energy savings from HIUs can only be achieved if the system is designed, installed,... View Article

Reginox UK, the sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, is updating the Tribezi tap range following its huge success. The Tribezi, now available in Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Matt Black, is the ultimate tap that not only saves time, but also... View Article

Glass balustrading is no new thing, a broad range of solutions and fixing methods have been available for some time, so how do you cut the wheat from the chaff and choose the best solution? Firstly, establish what look you... View Article

The popularity of the industrial-style kitchen continues apace and Keller has, once again, come up trumps with the newest addition to the collection, Dark Rituals. The overall scheme incorporates, and combines, weathered materials, black, metal and stone. The door fronts used in... View Article

Wastewater treatment specialists Graf UK are calling on housebuilders and developers to help improve ground water quality throughout the UK. David Stagg, their technical product doyen, explains why. We realise that housebuilders and developers might not want to get their hands dirty... View Article

Project: Southmere, Phase 1B Project Address: Harrow Manor Way, Thamesmead, London, SE2 9UJ Products: Welded Masonry Support, Masonry Support Corners, Windposts, Brick Cutting, Cast-in Channel, Specials, Fixings, Brick Slip Lintels, B.O.S.S. +, Brick Slip Arch Lintels, Welded Shims Cavity Tray... View Article

Protek’s range of lender approved warranties has been bolstered further with the addition of another ‘A’ Rated insurer to its panel. This means Protek are better placed than ever to offer you a quality 10 or 12 year structural warranty... View Article

We’re the leading sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer and have an unbeatable sink range which includes stainless steel, ceramic and granite models in all shapes and sizes, plus an unrivalled collection of stunning taps. Our routes to market are unrivalled... View Article

With rising energy costs, a well-insulated loft hatch is more important now than ever before. Premier Loft ladders explain what to look for. An uninsulated home loses considerable heat through the roof. Insulating the loft/attic could therefore save hundreds of... View Article

On roof solar systems were the first generation of residential solar panels, consisting of a set of panels attached to the roof by a mount, which is bolted onto the rafters. Although this type of solar system is well recognised... View Article

…with the Snickers Workwear System for Autumn. Snickers Workwear’s body-mapping Jackets, Tops, Trousers and Accessories work together for sustainable working comfort and protection wherever and whenever its needed. Designed for professional craftsmen and women who want maximum functionality and mobility... View Article

Did you know that you can save 242 litres of water a day by showering for just a minute less than usual? Now imagine how much water could be being wasted if you have a leak. There’s never been a... View Article

With urban jungles growing around us, something must be done about noise pollution. Here’s what Lignacite discovered when the sound insulation of their flagship blocks was put to the test. There’s nothing worse than being able to overhear your neighbour’s chatter through... View Article

Sanjit Dosanjh, West Fraser‘s (Trading as Norbord) National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland, examines the relationship between merchants and the timber industry. The relationship between the timber industry and the merchant sector has never been stronger. Through effective communication... View Article

The history of Keller begins, as so many things often do, with the dream of one person. The year is 1935. Parquet flooring isn’t necessarily something one thinks of straight away when kitchen design comes to mind. But, back then, kitchens required... View Article

As we become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental issues, there is one area of our lives in which sustainability is now more crucial than ever – and that’s the construction of the buildings in which we live. The... View Article

Stuart Judge, managing director of Tradelink (pictured), examines what the new Part L of the Building Regulations mean for the glazing industry Windows are an easy target when it comes to pointing a finger at thermal inefficiencies: arguably, they form the... View Article

Breedon Group extends commitment to sustainable rail infrastructure A joint initiative between Breedon Group, Network Rail and the Welsh Government has brought the disused Llandudno Junction freight yard sidings back to life. The Llandudno Junction freight yard had not been... View Article