The Green Eyed Monster
Open any trade magazine or visit supplier websites and you will find numerous articles and products offering exceptional ‘green’ credentials. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the glass and …
Sustainable Materials
The aim of sustainable construction is to lessen the environmental impact of a building throughout its life cycle. It gives consideration to the choice of materials …
New design-led concrete product launches in the UK
AN INNOVATIVE and extremely stylish new concrete product that offers architects, planners and interior designers a vast range of design-led uses is now available for the first time in the …
Altro’s first adhesive-free flooring for low slip risk areas is tough time-saving solution at Warrington Hospital
New Altro CantataTM, the company’s first adhesive-free flooring for areas with a low slip risk, is already demonstrating its capabilities at Warrington Hospital, providing a tough time and cost-saving solution …
Osmo revives aged wood with highly effective power gel
Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, brings tired looking and aged wood back to life with its powerful cleaning agent, Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel. This product has …
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 …
Make sure you choose low maintenance timber windows and doors
Any homeowners considering buying timber windows and doors will know that there is always a high level of maintenance and upkeep required. External facings on timber windows and doors need …
Accoya® windows take in first-class views at split level Hastings home
Accoya specified for windows in specially designed split level house Windows chosen for eco-friendly properties and high levels of durability and stability Accoya window applications require little maintenance and will …
Accoya Celebrates a Decade of Durability
World-leading Modified Wood Stands the Test of Time [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vH4ly3Uowc] The world’s first home to be clad in Accoya last year celebrated its 10th anniversary, coinciding with the publication of …
Natural Elements Range from Marshalls
Marshalls is pleased to announce the latest edition to its Street Furniture portfolio. The Natural Elements range is a modular, coordinated range, inspired by biophilic design and elements from the …
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 …
Charcon’s Cycle Kerb Wins Top London Innovation Award
Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has been crowned the winner of the Innovation of the Year – Materials category at the 2016 London Construction Awards, thanks …
Low maintenance decking that stands the test of time
James Latham is seeing the popularity of its premium quality composite decking ProFi soar due to its outstanding performance properties which include minimum maintenance, superior stain resistance, extra high impact …
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, …
Accoya® chosen as the ideal wood for an Orangery in Birmingham
Accoya was selected as the ideal wood for the custom fabricated windows and doors of this orangery, designed and crafted by Midland Conservatories. As a company, Midland Conservatories make a …
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 …
Homes transformed with Accoya® doors and windows
With summer fast approaching, many homeowners will be planning to use the milder weather to start thinking about renovations. Upgrading tired doors and windows with certain types of wood will …
Osmo moves in with the Royals
Osmo is proud to announce that its wood finish products have been used by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers on a gift for Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. The English …
New plywood guaranteed to be popular for James Latham
As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of panel products and timber, James Latham has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, a new range of Poplar Plywood. Responsibly sourced and …
Is oak really the best choice of timber for external windows and doors?
If asked what they consider to be the best timber for external windows and doors, the majority of British homeowners would possibly say oak. The much-loved native British tree is …
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 …
Landfill diversion of carpet waste rises to 35%
More carpet waste in the UK was diverted from landfill in 2016 with 142,000 tonnes that were reused, recycled or recovered for energy, according to latest Carpet Recycling UK figures. …
Bathwick Apartment, Bath
Located in the picturesque heart of the historic city of Bath, this modern apartment combines Georgian period charm with contemporary comfort. The location alone is spectacular, as it is positioned …
Kemper System Showcases Complete Sustainable Roofing Solutions at Ecobuild 2017
KEMPER SYSTEM manufacture KEMPEROL® liquid roofing and waterproofing systems for the long-term protection of roofs buildings and critical structures. At Ecobuild 2017, our roofing products continue to address the question: …
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 …
Accoya® chosen for French windows & doors at a country home in Bath
Designed and manufactured by Bath Bespoke, Accoya was selected for the windows and French windows and doors throughout this stunning country home on the outskirts of Bath. All the windows …
Primary school pupils see the benefits of non-slip decking
An eco friendly school in Liverpool has used Marley Eternit’s JB Citideck® for the walkways surrounding its new innovative eco POD, due to its non-slip properties. The wooden-clad eco POD …
Accoya® chosen for a restoration project in London
Manufactured by The Sash Window Workshop, Accoya was chosen to help transform a late Victorian property based in London. Originally built as a warehouse, the property required major renovation to become a …
Redland courts success with Cambrian Slate
When the team at Forster Roofing first realised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service’s building in Glasgow was the ideal showcase for its integrated roofing and solar service, …
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 …
Fast construction with prefabricated wood elements
Using wood elements allows faster building turnaround. This leads to more profitable construction projects and shorter investment payback times. The pace of construction is kept at the desired level, because …
Gentle care from Gerflor
Kilbryde Hospice in East Kilbride, just south of Glasgow in Scotland is a voluntary independent 10-bed hospice which exists to provide specialist palliative care to patients with life-limiting progressive illnesses, …
WoodEx® Recognised as a Registered Trademark
James Latham has announced that WoodEx®, its premium quality, engineered hardwood and softwood timber product, is now recognised as a registered trademark with the UK Patent Office. Introduced into the …
Brimstone – thermally modified hardwood triumphs at TTJ Timber Innovation Awards
Although only launched in March 2016, Brimstone thermally modified hardwood is already making a mark after receiving the award for Innovative Product Development at the TTJ Timber Innovation Awards 2016. …
Electric Heating Designed for Fashionista’s
These days, nothing is exactly what it seems… Fridges and Dishwashers are disguised as kitchen cupboard doors, children’s beds are disguised as fairy castles and racing cars and electric radiators …
Finish first with OrganoWood®
With architects turning their attention to timber as a favourite material for cladding, Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of OrganoWood®, the natural wood preservative specialist, explains the necessity for specifying a …
RCM Ltd appointed Exclusive Distributor by Extemegreen Building Products LLC for the UK market
RCM Ltd are pleased to announce their appointment by Extremegreen Building Products, LLC., to exclusively distribute their Extremegreen magnesium oxide building boards across the UK. Extremegreen is a building board …
Keeping Up with the Jones’s
With so many online feedback forums for your Customers to leave statements about their opinions of your Hotel, Restaurant, Gastro Pub and Bar, it is almost a full time job …
OrganoWood®: The new name in sustainable wood protection
With a strong reputation in the Nordic countries, OrganoWood is the latest name to hit the wood treatment market in the UK. OrganoWood offers architects, professionals and end users the …