Domestic Pitched Roofs
Two things are particularly important with regard to pitched green roofs: a reliable and permanently functional anti-slip system and fast-rooting vegetation in the form of pre-cultivated vegetation mats. Typical tried …
Two things are particularly important with regard to pitched green roofs: a reliable and permanently functional anti-slip system and fast-rooting vegetation in the form of pre-cultivated vegetation mats. Typical tried …
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Steve Grimwood, Managing Director at Osmo UK Wood is a beautiful material to use for flooring in a home. Not only is it a natural product that oozes with …
The refurbishment of a 1970s office development in the heart of one of London’s most important conservation areas has presented Faber Blinds with an opportunity to create a stylish solution. …
More and more frequently pitched green roofs are being seen as providing an important visual design element for modern buildings. There are widespread advantages in specifying green roofs, such as …
Designed to enable specifiers to source a complete green roof from a single supplier, KEMPERGRO builds on Kemper System’s existing track record in the green roof sector. The KEMPEROL range …
Vicaima’s Just White doors have been used throughout Marcus Homes’ latest new build development in Cheltenham. Whitefriars Court is set in Charlton Kings, on the outskirts of the elegant regency …
Peter Johnson, Managing Director of Vicaima UK and Chairman of the BWF-CERTIFIRE SCHEME, discusses the importance of choosing the right fire door. When things become difficult in the economy, quality …
Sean Farrell of Mobilane explains how living walls are moving from building exteriors to create healthy interiors. It is widely accepted that greening the urban environment is a positive step …
Alpro Hardware (A division of IEC Limited), based at Poole Dorset have recently concluded an agreement with Visual Plus Corporation, who are based in Belgium to exclusively distribute the new …
Stormdry masonry protection cream saves energy by keeping walls drier and warmer. Wet walls conduct heat far more readily, so by preventing rainwater penetration heat energy savings can be made. …
Iplas, the manufacturer of the Zyplex™ range of sustainable building products, is set to transform the market with a new type of plastic fence. The Halifax-based firm has launched Zyplex …
Ball Packaging has carried out a successful roof refurbishment project without stripping out the existing roof, thanks to Kemperol V210 from Kemper System. A specialist in packaging for the food …
Focusing on high quality and consistent products from reputable sources, Silva Wood Flooring supply the finest hardwood flooring available in the UK market. July sees the launch of Silva Wood …
Reynaers Aluminium premium sliding door system CP 155 just got even better with enhanced, high insulation performance achieving the Swiss Minergie® Modul, confirming its suitability for use on low energy …
The living wall installed on the Waitrose store in Bracknell is flourishing just six months after it was installed by Hedera Screens. Named as their lowest carbon store the 25,000 …
Kebony AS is Norwegian Cleantech 100 company offering an award-winning sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood and preservative-treated wood. Kebony’s ‘New Wood’ has myriad indoor and outdoor applications including cladding, roofing, …
After several months of uncertainty, the Feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme has now started to provide the solar industry with some sense of stability. This certainty is likely to bring back …
Author: Marcus Bicknell Of Rainwater Harvesting Ltd With The Environment Agency And Defra Declaring Much Of Southern And Eastern England Officially In A State Of Drought, There Has Never Been …
In 2006, a vast collection of Tarkett flooring was installed throughout a new build school in Boldon, South Tyneside. With over 1000 pupils attending every year, the flooring has had …
Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has launched the GX EC3 range, its first fan range to feature in Xpelair’s Carbonlite commercial family. Utilising the latest techniques in contemporary design, the GX EC3 …
An outdoor classroom made in the UK from recycled plastics provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to wooden buildings. The Welwyn Outdoor Classroom, new from Marmax Products, accommodates 30 to …
As maintenance and estate managers consider how far their budgets will stretch, there is one product on the market that will ensure their budget is maximised. It is cost effective, …
Lancaster University, one of the UK’s leading academic institutions, is home to 12,000 full and part-time students. Since 2002, more than £350 million pounds has been invested into the campus …
Powermatic , the controlled, concealed door closer from Samuel Heath and Sons plc is gaining favour with increasing numbers of educational establishments across the country, thanks to the many benefits that …
Changing from standard welding and flanging to the grooved system and prefabricating off site were key to the successful provision of HVAC services at Glasgow’s major new sports complex. Glasgow’s …
Vent-Axia, a leader in low carbon technology, is celebrating winning the Air Movement Product of Year category in this year’s prestigious H&V News Awards. Scooping the industry award for its …
Nearly 13,000m2 of Kingspan access flooring is being installed in new civic offices for Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council being built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Set to open towards the …
Xpelair Ventilation Solutions has been specified by Thermatic Engineering Ltd for two new Hilton group hotels based in Birmingham and Lincoln. The company’s Customvent team for bespoke solutions worked in …
The re-development of the Civic Hall in Trowbridge Park for Trowbridge Town Council by Beard Construction has involved the installation of an innovative hard landscaping system that offers unique eco-friendly …
The latest version of Sill’s Aeriel modular LED projector was launched on the Sill stand at Light + Building 2012 in Frankfurt. With this innovative exterior/ interior projector, asymmetric, streetlight, …
Liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has launched KEMPERGRO, the company’s first ever complete green roof system. Suitable for use in both newbuild and refurbishment projects, KEMPERGRO has been …
When it comes to luxurious refinement, interior doors from Vicaima’s new Makassar Collection would be hard to improve upon, creating the ideal contemporary experience for sumptuous living space. Vicaima’s creatively …
TOWNSCAPE Products Limited is helping to safeguard one of the UK’s highest profile new visitor attractions against the threat of terrorism. Townscape is supplying 47 Counter Terror (CT) Blocks, designed …
Think you know decking? Think again! A decking revolution is coming, thanks to the stunning range of wood composite decking from TimberTech. Combining beauty with practicality, flexibility and an unrivalled …
Parmoor Barn is on the site of an old convent and over the years there have been different attempts to get planning on the site, all of which have failed. …
Jamie and Benny are two special little boys who deal with neurofibromatosis every day. Jamie is seven years old, who in addition to neurofibromatosis has scoliosis. He already has had …
Unique, non-penetrating anchoring device for PV amorphous modules, crystalline panels and other roof mounted equipment. Axter’s new GENERAL FIX® lightweight fastening system secures roof mounted equipment such as PV amorphous …
The Healthcare environment demands clean and easily maintained surfaces that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Formica Group provides the depth of range of surfacing materials to satisfy both demands. …
The carbon footprint for the NHS England now stands at a massive 21 million tonnes a year. To address this The Department of Health has set an ambitious target of …