Steps To Take When Planning Energy-Efficient Renovations

Are your energy bills through the roof? Do you feel uncomfortable drafts in your home? Perhaps you want to reduce your environmental impact. Many homeowners face these same challenges. But you can solve these issues with energy-efficient renovations. These can... View Article

Meet Cladmate CMS40: The Ultimate Facade Solution

Discover Cladmate CMS40 for modern and durable exteriors. Cladmate CMS40: Redefining Exterior Cladding Looking to optimise your building’s facade with a product that combines elegance and resilience? Cladmate CMS40 is your answer. Our cutting-edge cladding system offers superior aesthetics and... View Article

Architectural Fabrications from Ash & Lacy

The AshFab range of specialist fabrications offers an extensive range of bespoke products from architectural features and bullnoses to louvres, flashings and rainwater management systems to complement the main building design. Produced by skilled fabricators and supported by a specialist... View Article

Schlüter creates another statement bathroom

Schlüter Systems offers more than 10,000 products for the long-lasting installation of tiles and natural stone; they include a comprehensive range of trims, waterproofing, underfloor heating and shower drainage systems.  Worldwide, the products and systems have created the very best in... View Article

Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution proves less is more

SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials, to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire  presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any... View Article

Achieving sustainability with long-lasting products

It’s a well-known statistic that the built environment generates around 40% of global carbon emissions, with product durability a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes.  Tata Steel’s Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® pre-finished steel combines outstanding performance with exceptional durability,... View Article

Cladding comes of age

Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell. While manufacturers have worked hard to regain trust, architects have become much more sophisticated when it comes to material specification. Rainscreen cladding has been put under immense scrutiny post-Grenfell.. Andy Thomas... View Article

Strand Hardware Appoints New Finance Manager

Working for Strand Hardware truly adds up for Moninder Shergill who recently joined the company  as its new Finance Manager. Moninder will manage the daily bookkeeping operations for Strand, complete essential monthly tasks such as payroll and the preparation of... View Article

What lies beneath?

Julian Thurbin of Wallbarn explores the key factors to consider when specifying the infrastructure beneath decking or paving that may be hidden, but is essential A well-designed, specified and installed decking or paving area can form the crowning glory of... View Article