Product Articles

Condensate can be a real problem when it cannot be removed by a natural gravity fall. For example, due to the location, kitchen cupboard layout or doorway preventing straightforward access to a drain; a condensate pump, such as the Grundfos... View Article

Housing experts are highlighting that, with the number of over 85s in the UK expected to double in the next 25 years, there is a growing priority to create tailored environments where people can continue to live. The “ageing in... View Article

A variety of wall construction membranes, roofing underlays and accessories from Protect Membranes has been used by modular construction specialists Totally Modular as part of an innovative pilot scheme, built offsite on behalf of social housing provider Citizen in partnership... View Article

Following the recent launch of ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE), landlords can be assured that Airtech can provide the ventilation solutions and expertise to help them meet the new guidance.... View Article

Protect BarriAir and reflective VC Foil Ultra, the air and vapour control layers from Protect Membranes, have been specified and installed by specialist design and build contractors Stewart & Shields in Scotland’s first multi-storey Passivhaus building. Used as part of... View Article

Mapei is happy to announce it will be one of the many exhibitors to feature at this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show, NEC Birmingham on 9th-12th July. The ‘go-to’ exhibition for self-builders and renovators will bring together the latest products,... View Article

Protecting and maintaining good hygiene, particularly in the sanitary rooms of hospitals, care homes, dentists, schools, leisure centres and other buildings where large numbers of people come together, can be a major challenge. Through careful planning and implementation, steps can... View Article

Since opening its doors to the public in 1759 as the world’s first national public museum, the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London, has been renowned for almost three centuries for bringing together the most diverse human cultures across the globe.... View Article

Windows, curtain walling and doors feature on the new London Screen Academy. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer, including aluminium heritage-style windows appropriate for the conservation area, have helped to transform the facade of an old radio and... View Article

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain In the past, hostels were only intended to offer travellers protection. Guests had to put up with makeshift straw beds, fleas and uncouth manners. Nowadays, we are much more demanding.... View Article

Underfloor air conditioning has been around for more than twenty years, but many in the construction industry still don’t know all that much about it. However, as the demand for more sustainable, flexible, and energy efficient systems grows, underfloor air... View Article

AluK’s 58BW ST aluminium windows replicate the look of steel frames so successfully that they were approved to replace the original Crittall windows in a landmark redevelopment project which has just been completed in central Birmingham. Herbert House, a 115-year... View Article

CaberShieldPlus is the ideal flooring solution when building in Britain’s unpredictable climate. Comprising Norbord’s popular moisture-resistant CaberFloor P5 tongue-and-groove particleboard flooring panel, CaberShieldPlus is specially designed to withstand exposure to wet conditions. CaberShieldPlus has protection on both sides, not just the exposed upper surface. The top... View Article

Marley Plumbing & Drainage is pleased to announce that it has relaunched its Flowloc system. Designed to work in conjunction with a stormwater attenuation tank, the Flowloc system helps to control and manage the rate at which stored water is released... View Article

Concord, architectural lighting by Sylvania, has launched TubiXx, a luminaire that is as stylish as it is functional. Whether it is in a modern or traditional setting, the sleek and clean design of TubiXx can make a stylish statement and... View Article

Decorative casings solutions, such as column casings and wall linings, are a fundamental part of contemporary retail design. In addition to providing a practical method of concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork they also add to a building’s aesthetics, style... View Article

The ongoing process of routine maintenance, heating system upgrades and new boiler installations, together with the retro-fitting of fire sprinkler systems in high-rise social housing, all demand that the pipework is covered to give a decorative and consistent finish. Pre-formed... View Article

Johnstone’s Trade today launches Aqua Guard, their most durable water based satin paint to date. This new, durable water based paint has been specifically designed to defend interior wood and metal surfaces against scratches, wear and tear and greasy finger... View Article

The latest CPD from Tata Steel looks at the use of Pre-finished Steel Standing Seam Systems for Roof and Wall Cladding. With the popularity of such systems increasing, and performance heavily dependent on specifying high quality materials – the CPD... View Article

Kingscourt, part of Breedon, has made beautifully-crafted bricks for over 100 years. Strong, durable and attractive, the wide range of colours and textures includes rustic, weathered and tumbled – with buff and orange bricks recently added by customer demand. With... View Article