Since the 19th century VMZINC has been used to roof and clad a wide range of residential buildings from small to large developments and for both new build and retrofit. The extensive array of roof and wall systems combined with... View Article

Chris Dunn is estate manager at Monks Bridge, a former vicarage in rural Warwickshire. He’s been responsible for the redesign and running of the property’s Victorian grounds since 2015, transforming them from a dilapidated state into stunning gardens that blend... View Article

It’s no secret that 2020 forced us all to look at our homes in a different way, the pandemic kept us at home with kitchen tables becoming schooling desks, living rooms became office spaces and home offices became long term... View Article

Decorative specialist Armourcoat have launched a new natural clay lime plaster range. Clime plasters are designed to improve the quality of living and working interiors and to minimize the impact of wall finishing products on the environment. Armourcoat are regarded... View Article

Working closely alongside a wide range of architectural practices over the years has given tile and stone protection specialists Schlüter-Systems an insight into common pain points faced within the industry. A challenge often raised when specifying a wetroom project in... View Article

Across the commercial landscape every sector has successfully risen to the evolving challenges that the current situation has presented. Making temporary changes to allow the economy to reopen and create safe environments for colleagues and customers alike. As we look... View Article

Michelmersh is excited to announce that from 1st January 2021, a core range of Floren’s popular clay facing products will be bought directly to the UK market. Founded in 1896 alongside the Campine Channel in Brecht, Belgium, and acquired by... View Article

They say that home is where the heart is but it’s only natural that the challenges of the last year may have put a strain on that particular relationship. Callum Tasker, commercial director from online builders’ merchant CMOStores.com looks at... View Article

Panasonic has welcomed Nu-Heat to its distribution network for Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps in the UK. With installers seeing an increase in demand from homeowners for energy efficient sustainable heating, sales of air source heat pumps are set to... View Article

Stothers M&E Ltd provide building engineering services across the UK and Ireland, with regional offices in Glasgow and Warrington, the Belfast-based national contractor was awarded a £75m development of two tower blocks in Manchester. In order to ensure the residents... View Article

Norcros Adhesives has introduced animated ‘How to’ videos to support three of its recent product launches. The videos form part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support for its customers, increasing product knowledge and encouraging correct usage.  All the... View Article

High speed, high capacity production ensures reliable fastener supply Fixfast, the leading supplier and manufacturer of quality building envelope fasteners, has added a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D cell to its UK operations. The new facility in Rolvenden, Kent, allows Fixfast... View Article

Specified as part of a waterproof system, Gradient’s Powerdeck® F and Deck VQ® boards’ superb strength and thermal capability helped ensure a popular art centre’s roof terrace extension met the regulatory U-value, as well as provide it with long-term protection... View Article

There are many cladding finishes available but the warm tones and textures of brick ensure it remains a firm favourite. The benefits of brick slip cladding mean it has grown in popularity over the years, something which Eurobrick Systems can... View Article

SIEGENIA’s ventilation portfolio comprises SRHR units, a convenient through-the-wall product designed to ventilate and improve indoor air quality on a room-by-room basis. They are installed in the same way as a conventional fan but, crucially, have an integrated heat exchanger which significantly... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems is giving architects and interior designers the chance to win a luxury UK staycation worth up to £6,500, with this year’s Fly Forbo 2020/21 competition. Established in 2012, the annual Fly Forbo competition recognises the crème de... View Article

If you remember the ROCKWOOL Red Book, you’ll already know that it’s got everything you need to specify our stone wool solutions… and now it’s back in a new digital format, the Red Book is a greater resource than ever.... View Article

The new Guardsman Fire Door slab from ODL Europe gives architects and specifiers the fire safety credentials they require. The door, which is the result of a six-figure investment in research and development, eliminates the unknown elements of a composite... View Article

This new ROCKWOOL CPD provides an understanding of the major risks and causes of roof fires, and how these can be mitigated using non-combustible insulation solutions. The CPD session will help you to understand: The role of the roof in... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has put its Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) to the test in a real home environment. The PoziDry Pro was installed in a 3-bed home in Reading which suffered from an ongoing condensation... View Article