Product Articles

An innovative combination of three reflective, insulating and low emissivity construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been used to deliver the magic formula for a new build apartment scheme in Plymouth, Devon, helping achieve the key driver of energy efficiency... View Article

The Luv series created for Duravit by Danish designer Cecilie Manz invokes the Scandinavian concept of living with a sense of wellbeing.  Carefully conceived materials that appeal to the sense of touch and a harmonious colour palette help to complete... View Article

Sapphire’s balcony design and manufacturing expertise has addressed the technical challenges posed by the renovation of a London housing estate by Linden Homes and Notting Hill Genesis. The transformation of homes at Allen Court in Greenford included an intricate perforated... View Article

Marley’s versatile HDPE soil system and its Studor Positive Air Pressure Attenuation (P.A.P.A) system, are being installed on a property on Phase 2 of the South West Lands development; currently nearing completion close beside the capital’s iconic Wembley football stadium.... View Article

Backed by an ‘A’ rated, exceptionally secure insurer, offering free registration, fast quotation turnaround and great customer service both during the build and post completion, Protek should be your first choice for structural warranty provision. Protek prides itself on delivering... View Article

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... View Article

The UK government’s pledge to ‘build back better’ rightly puts sustainable construction at the heart of the UK’s COVID-19 recovery. To meet ambitious carbon targets, there must be a greater focus on the whole life carbon impact of building materials.... View Article

Titon are excited to announce that once again they are finalists in no less than TWO categories in the 2020 HVR Awards to be held virtually next month. The Titon FireSafe® Air Brick is a finalist in both the DOMESTIC... View Article

Designer Contracts has been named an ‘Eco Contractor’ by a leading UK flooring manufacturer. The company, the UK’s largest contract flooring provider, has received a Gold Award from eco-engineered underlay specialists Texfelt in recognition of an outstanding environmental achievement –... View Article

A dynamic South Coast start-up has won the exclusive contract to distribute cutting-edge German heating technology to the UK. Energy Carbon supplies fast, cost-effective, and energy-efficient heating technology developed over six years by experts from the University of Stuttgart, working... View Article

LVT floors from IVC Commercial have been used in one of Manchester’s latest build-to-rent projects, Affinity Living Trinity Riverside. Affinity Living Trinity Riverside offers luxurious PRS accommodation across a mixture of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with 15 different... View Article

VSH Tectite is a world class push fit system incorporating pipe fittings, valves and controls delivering cost savings as a result of its speed of installation technology across a range of materials. VSH Tectite is a leading push fit system... View Article

Simpson Strong-Tie, leader in engineered structural building solutions, has launched a comprehensive range of connectors and fasteners to serve the growing demand for CLT construction, along with a brand new ‘Connectors & Fasteners for CLT Construction’ catalogue. The CLT product... View Article

Easyflow offers you with a single point of contact and a turnkey solution for all your underfloor heating and liquid floor screed needs. From designing and installing your underfloor heating, to a full laser survey on site, to the supply and... View Article

In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government brought into force new Building Regulations on 21 December 2018 banning all combustible materials in external walls of new high-rise buildings over 18 metres for certain residential applications. There is currently... View Article

Freefoam Building Products has released guidelines for PVC installers on how to get ahead with all things digital. As a consequence of the recent pandemic homeowners are spending more time at home and inevitably more time online, so having a... View Article

Like many of us today, Edinburgh-based joiner John Penny was planning a space of his own at the bottom of the garden. But, what started life as a “man-cave”, ended up a valuable spraying studio allowing John the space to... View Article

A sealant’s role in the quality finish of any new home Although a seemingly minute aspect of a new build project, sealants actually have a major role to play.  Used in a wide range of applications, from pipes to windows,... View Article