SUDSCAPE boosts eco credentials of Olympic Village
A unique SUDS-compliant paving system comprised of recycled car tyres is being used to boost the eco-credentials of landscaping provided at the Olympic Village. The SUDSCAPE system is being used …
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 …
LIVING WALLS – RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
Critics of living wall systems who claim that living walls are too vulnerable and are not truly sustainable are wrong, says Sean Farrell of Mobilane. The comment comes as Mobilane …
New Brochure – Experience the art of landscaping with the dramatic effect of stone… naturally.
With over 140 years’ experience in the decorative aggregates sector, Long Rake Spar has gained national status as one of the UK’s largest suppliers of hard landscaping products. Our products …
The impact of moisture content on timber’s performance
TRADA estimates that more than 80% of the in-service problems associated with wood are in some way related to its moisture content. The amount of water present in timber can …
Swung House – The Hague A duet in MDF and OSB
FSC-certified Medite MDF and SmartPly OSB set the scene in an office interior geared towards the ‘new way of working’ in Swung House in The Hague. The carbon-neutral building offers …
HEATHERWICK BRINGS NEW LIFE IN BLACK WALNUT TO WORTH ABBEY
Nestled on a crest overlooking the South Downs, Worth Abbey Church has a striking aspect. Its remarkable conical sloping roof sets off the extensive, peaceful grounds and the rolling landscape …
Timber frame houses – spot the tell-tale differences
TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet Surveys of timber frame houses offers guidance for building surveyors and professionals in the construction industry who need to survey timber framed houses. It will …
Premier Sainty plywood first with ‘TRADA Technology Assessed’
Premier Forest Products is the first company to be granted a ‘TRADA Technology Assessed’ licence for its marketing literature for Sainty Structural Plywood. The company wanted to demonstrate through independent …
Longden Solid Timber Panelled Doors for Exclusive Homes
Longden beautifully hand crafted, luxury solid timber panelled doors have been gracing our finest buildings for well over a hundred years with many historic buildings relying on Longden’s expertise to …
Top Marks for James Jones & Sons on Another Successful Product Training Course
James Jones & Sons, Timber Systems Division are celebrating another successful Product Training Course which took place in October, at their factory in Forres, Scotland. The 1 & 2 day …
Lo-fi inspiration meets hi-fi carpet
Lo-fi inspiration meets hi-fi carpet in Southern AnalogTM, the latest collection from Milliken. In a Milliken sponsored art project, a group of students from Callaway High School in the south …
Eco-friendly glass balconies from Balcony Systems
Clear glass balconies from Balcony Systems are now even ‘greener’ thanks to the company’s innovative self-cleaning glass coating that eliminates the use of strong chemicals to keep them clean. Factory-applied …
Historic Buildings Put Their Trust in Longden
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Trust actively encourages everyone to visit and enjoy the British …
Customised Cladding from Osmo
As refurbishment continues to remain strong in the residential market, contractors are experiencing requests for the use of different materials which will offer a bespoke finish. Wood cladding is fast …
LATHAMS SEES DEMAND GROW FOR ACCOYA®
As a national distributor of Accoya®, James Latham has seen sales of this highly durable and dimensionally stable certified softwood steadily increase. Lathams’ has a strong track record in successfully …
Hafod Goes Green with Cemwood
Over 1000 planks of Cembrit’s Cemwood have been used on a recently finished housing project for Hafod Housing Association in Bridgend, South Wales. Built to comply with Code Level 4 …
The EU’s Illegal Timber Law: what it really means
By Rupert Oliver, Environmental Consultant to the American Hardwood Export Council The EU’s new “Illegal Timber Law” (ITL) is likely to bring about a fundamental change in the way European …
Shelter Store releases range of tensile canopies in time for summer
http://Shelterstore.co.uk, the complete online street furniture store, has released a new range of tensile canopies to celebrate the arrival of summer. The canopies are ideal for shade in all kinds …