The ultimate wall cladding fixing solution
Adding wall cladding to steel framed buildings can be expensive, often making up a staggering quarter of the total cost. It may not come as a surprise then that aesthetic …
Cladding & Insulation
No more noisy neighbours!
In December 2018 Sound Reduction Systems (SRS) were approached by the Sovini Group to help solve an ongoing issue that had arisen between tenants. Sovini Group is a housing association …
Kebony wood proves integral to National Trust development
Community strengthening project completed at the base of the UK’s longest lake muf architecture/art has unveiled Fell Foot Active Base, an innovative water sports centre designed to provide seasoned professionals and first …
A Design for Life!
In a small secluded village not far from Newport an unusual planning permission was granted by the City Council. Manic Street Preachers, the Welsh born band were unusually planning to …
Zinc cladding and roofing
Over the centuries, zinc has proven to be a reliable, durable, corrosion-resistant and attractive metal for use in roofing and cladding. In this article, Marta Danylenko, marketing manager at materials search engine Matmatch …
FastrackCAD Feature Sound Reduction Systems!
Sound Reduction Systems Ltd are pleased to announce their inclusion on the FastrackCAD website and are featuring their drawings on the system. FastrackCAD is a Free of Charge download service …
Accoya® specified for award-winning housing project by Alma-Nac
The esteemed winners of the 2018 Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards were announced last night in a much-anticipated ceremony which took place at The Brewery, London. The 2nd annual awards saw …
RGU academic commended for innovative insulation of 250 year old house
A project, led by Robert Gordon University (RGU), to successfully insulate a 250 year-old farmhouse in rural Aberdeenshire has received a Commendation in the Scottish Energy Efficiency Awards. Bogendollo House, …
Safer solar battery installation with Easi-Dec
Though many solar panels installed on roofs around the UK currently deliver collected energy straight into the National Grid, more and more homeowners are investing in solar batteries and inverters, …
RAVATHERM UK boosts eco-credentials of POLYFOAM™ XPS
RAVATHERM UK has boosted the environmental credentials of its POLYFOAM ™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, achieving a BRE Certified Green Guide rating of A+ for all products manufactured at its …
Government’s £400m repair fund is an opportunity to change cladding culture, says Pura Facades
Prime minister May’s announcement last month (16 May 2018) to spend £400m on the refurbishment of 158 high rise buildings identified within England’s social housing estate has been widely welcomed …
Knauf combines technical expertise with quality in Horizons project
Architects designing a large-scale Retirement Living Plus development in Poole have employed a range of exterior systems from Knauf – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products …
Growth in ‘natural cladding’ gives Pura Facades a 34% boost in sales
Specialist supplier of natural cladding products, Pura Facades, has seen its business grow by a remarkable 34% in the last 12 months, increasing its turnover to £6 million. Operating from …
Quality assured as Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Render System gains BBA certificate
Knauf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems, has achieved third party certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for the Knauf Aquapanel Exterior …
Getting more from your space with Knauf AQUAPANEL®
Technology has drastically changed the face of the UK construction sector, bringing new materials and systems which have helped designers and architects to make the most out of the space …
Kemper System Delivers A Lesson In Flexibility At The University Of Warwick
Many of the buildings on the University of Warwick’s Gibbet Hill Campus were purpose-built when the University was first established more than 50 years ago. Amongst these is the Life …
Insulated floor/wall junctions and potential weakness?
The provision of insulating mediums under or on top of floor slabs and to all slab edges reduces heat loss and improves the acoustic behaviour of the structure. But the …
H+H and SIG Offsite collaboration helps meet housing demand
In a unique collaboration, H+H UK Ltd and SIG Offsite have worked together to create the SIG I-House – an innovative housebuilding system incorporating Celcon Elements from H+H. The …
Sustainable Building Designs Take Over
Danny Phelan, National Sales Manager at Panel Systems, looks at how building designers and architects are using innovative cladding materials, such as timber, to create modern and environmentally sustainable building …
The Accoya® cladding that’s exciting architects
As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of timber and panel products, James Latham has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, a new range of charred Accoya® cladding. James Latham …
Organowood® makes timber cladding sustainable
Organowood®, a leading sustainable wood protection specialist, is fast becoming known as having the ideal solution to protect and strengthen all types of timber cladding. With strong sustainable and aesthetic …
Cembrit PB provides ‘seamless’ base of render
Bicester Village, one of the UK’s major outlet shopping villages, has recently undergone a major extension. The work has added additional shopping space and car parking, and Cembrit PB has …
Accoya Celebrates a Decade of Durability
World-leading Modified Wood Stands the Test of Time The world’s first home to be clad in Accoya last year celebrated its 10th anniversary, coinciding with the publication of an influential …
Mecanoo Architects use Trimo’s bespoke panel solution for HOME, Manchester City Centre
HOME, a £25m, multi-disciplinary art centre, was designed by Mecanoo Architects, based in the Netherlands. HOME is part of the development of the creative quarter in Manchester, and is the …
High performance, long life timber cladding
Accoya®, the modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding – is available from all eight of James Latham’s timber depots. Created from sustainably sourced wood and completely non-toxic, …
Early specification provides time savings with Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior
Early specification of Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior at the design stage of a 60-bed care home in Winnersh has provided both speed and cost savings for specialist care home developers Castleoak …
External wood solution for all needs
OrganoWood® is the latest name in sustainable wood protection and is building a reputation amongst architects, professionals and end users as the external wood treatment of choice for a number …
ROCKWOOL reaches new heights in Manchester’s skyline
ROCKWOOL insulation has been specified and installed on a landmark project in the centre of Manchester, providing two new tower blocks with a façade system that ticks all the boxes: …
The Future House
This is how Scadinavian design looks like. This family home is a perfect combination of energy efficiency, sustainability, comfort and design. Developed by Ovaform Arkitekterne, the “future house” combines natural …
Reynaers brings seafront splendour to Jersey Esplanade
The largest single office development in the Channel Islands utilises multiple aluminium glazing systems from leading provider Reynaers. Extending to over 200,000 sq ft, Jersey Esplanade contains large, open plan …
Wood for life – why exterior wood products are here to stay
When Gordon Aitken first considered cladding his family home in 2006, he longed for a natural wood finish on his home’s exterior but imagined that he’d be forever maintaining, coating …
ROCKWOOL helps deliver energy efficient homes at Silken Park
Residents of a new housing development in Dublin are enjoying increased levels of thermal comfort, and reduced heat loss after ROCKWOOL® insulation was installed on the external envelope. Showcasing the …
Cembrit Launches Windstopper Extreme in a Blaze of Glory
Cembrit, the leading roofing and cladding specialist, is pleased to announce the UK launch of Windstopper Extreme – a new sheathing board that is ideal for a range of uses …
Accoya® cladding scores full marks at performing arts school
High performing school choses Accoya for cladding Impressive sustainability credentials and BREEAM rating key to specification Over 1200m2 of Accoya used throughout project in SE England Accoya®, the world-leading modified …
Cavity Trays latest building envelope solutions at the Scotland Build Show 2016
The only cavity tray company in the UK awarded European Technical Approval and the longest-established in its specialised filed is displaying its latest products at the Scotland Build Show 2016. Cavity …
Dow Building Solutions receives BBA accreditation for XENERGY™ SL
Dow’s XENERGY™ SL roofing insulation product has been endorsed by the British Board of Agrément (BBA), which provides a recognised symbol of quality and reassurance for the construction industry. It …
Natural frequency and vibration behaviour of free cantilever steel balconies
Lightweight support structures, such as free-cantilevered steel balconies, can be prone to vibration when people move about on them more heavily than usual. As designs become ever more lightweight and …
Altro sets clinical standard for new medical centre
Altro’s flooring and wall cladding systems are proving their clinical capabilities in a new state-of-the-art primary healthcare facility in Maidstone, Kent, where safety and infection control are paramount. Redeveloped from …
ROCKWOOL takes insulation customers back to the beginning
ROCKWOOL has launched “Origins”, a new integrated marketing campaign which takes customers on a journey to explore the deeper benefits of stone wool insulation alongside the innovation and exceptional service …
HOOLA precast balconies a team effort from Schöck and Thorp
Tidal Basin Road in East London, gateway to the soon-to-be regenerated Royal Victoria Docks area and a short stroll from the Excel Exhibition Centre, is now home to a new …