Understanding SterlingOSB Zero

All West Fraser’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) products are manufactured using selected fibres of timber that are laid in cross directional layers and mechanically pressed to form a structurally-engineered panel, designed for construction and other industrial applications. OSB is viewed by... View Article

Could unused office buildings provide more housing?

MPs from two all-party parliamentary groups (APPGs) are calling on the UK government to convert empty commercial premises into affordable homes, after research found that repurposing empty properties in this way could help to address the housing crisis. The APPG... View Article

SOLEAL Next windows and doors: more possibilities, less impact

TECHNAL is expanding its range of products with SOLEAL Next, a new series of windows and doors that use recycled aluminium to reduce the environmental impact. SOLEAL Next offers multiple solutions with different designs, applications, openings, accessories and handles to... View Article

Looking for roofing and flooring solutions?

Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, specialise in the off-site manufacture of structural roofing and flooring systems. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the support they need; whether they are looking for general design guidance, need an answer to a technical... View Article

Altecnic launch CALEFFI XS® magnetic filter

A new under boiler, compact magnetic filter, designed to protect domestic heating and cooling systems. Altecnic, the leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, have released a new under boiler magnetic filter, the CALEFFI XS®. The... View Article

Now is the time for solar shading

Phantom Screens is the UK’s premier manufacturer of solar, insect, and privacy screens. The go-to business for architects and builders with large glazed areas or large glass doors in mind, Phantom has been helping building occupants control heat build, glare... View Article

Levels drift – avoid discrepancy

The illustration shows what can happen with a DPC cloak that relies upon a textbook relationship between masonry skins. The course into which the DPC cloak needs to build-in can be too high or too low compared with the adjacent... View Article

One Can helps Many Hands make light work of bridge

When design studio Many Hands were commissioned to brighten up a railway bridge in South London, a conversation with Bradite provided the solution – One Can. Working with Greenwich London Borough Council to improve the appearance of the public space,... View Article

The benefits of offsite manufacture for self-builders

Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under the bracket of offsite manufacture. Offsite manufacture is a broad term covering a number of options, namely,  timber frame, SIPs (structural insulated panel systems) and oak... View Article

Register now to save your place for Spacetherm Toolbox Talk

Friday 28th July at 10 AM An overview of the practical application of the Spacetherm range of high performance aerogel insulation systems, their performance benefits, and best practice for site installations. This webinar covers the following topics: Spacetherm Product Overview... View Article

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and... View Article

Protecting lives at home

Independent Expert Witness Assessments for… Damp Condensation Mould Ventilation Adequacy Structural Permeability Circa 4000 independent surveys have delivered root cause data for clients and residents resulting in Better Decision Making and Cost-Effective solutions. Supporting the social housing sector with… Fact... View Article

Introducing the CALEFFI XS® from Altecnic

NEW: Introducing the CALEFFI XS® Under Boiler Magnetic Filter The CALEFFI XS® is a compact and versatile magnetic filter that is designed to protect heating and cooling systems from the harmful effects of impurities With a filtration system that uses... View Article

ASWS; a family affair

As the UK’s leading specialist in the repair and replication of metal window systems, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is not only confident in its expertise; it’s also incredibly proud of the team making it all possible – in the office, on-site... View Article