Charity fun at Garador

It was fun and laughter at leading garage door manufacturer Garador recently when employees joined in to raise money for Comic Relief’s 2024 Red Nose Day charity appeal. The appeal was based around doing something funny for money, and Garador... View Article

D-Fine Makes a Splash for Seaside Safety

We all like to be beside the seaside, but combatting the effects of salt, humidity and high winds on coastal property may need a little extra help for property owners. From hotels, pubs and restaurants to leisure and sea-facing facilities... View Article

Keller producing kitchens that don’t cost the earth

Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, is well known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and is delighted to announce that parent company, DKG, has been awarded Level 5 on the CO₂ Performance Ladder; the highest possible. This award was the culmination of eight years... View Article

Introducing Naturepanel

Grant Westfield announces launch of Naturepanel – New nature-inspired panel brand. Grant Westfield is thrilled to announce the launch of Naturepanel, the sister brand of Multipanel. Inspired by nature, their 100% waterproof panels are the perfect alternative to traditional slat... View Article

Zenon GRP Rooflights: Daylighting in the Metal Envelope

Hambleside Danelaw have been manufacturing GRP rooflights in the UK for decades. Hambleside Danelaw have been focusing on improving building energy performance, while reducing the carbon footprint through the efficient and effective use of daylight. Zenon GRP rooflights diffuse natural... View Article

The science behind good acoustics

The new workspace at AstraZeneca UK’s head office in Kings Cross, London has been designed by Ekho Studio and spans over 21,000 square feet across two floors. The company wanted to use its new King’s Cross HQ to drive collaboration... View Article

Construction details, best practice makes perfect

Standard details for construction junctions. A psi-value is the measure of how much heat is expected to be lost through a particular junction, for example where a wall and floor meet. Achieving low psi-values at building junctions can help to... View Article

Misty magic from Keller Kitchens

The fresh, timeless Misty Grey kitchen design from Keller creates a modern minimalist, country-styled space with the mist finish reflected in both the in frame style and worktop. Pictured here are shaker doors which are available in melamine in model Cascada; or Nottingham in... View Article

Fire protection is key for new FrameSafe FR membrane

Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR – a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, medium and high rise buildings. Featuring an intricately woven glass fibre fabric with a... View Article

Airtight protection for west coast of Scotland self-build

The threefold combination of the Wraptite®, Wraptherm® and Reflectatherm® airtightness and vapour barrier systems from A. Proctor Group has been chosen to provide enhanced thermal performance and protection for a sea-facing SIPS construction selfbuild property on the west coast of... View Article