Why natural insulation is the answer for suspended floors

Uninsulated suspended timber floors are one of the most overlooked sources of heat loss in the UK’s older homes. Here, Neil Turner, UK technical manager at Ecological Building Systems, explains why a vapour-open, natural-fibre approach is the best way to... View Article

Lower Your Roof Pitch, Not Your Standards: ISOLINE LOW LINE

Designing or installing tiled roofs at low pitches can present major weatherproofing risks. Traditional underlays often fail when water backs up under tiles during heavy driving rain, leading to costly callouts, snagging delays, or compromised specification compliance. ISOLINE LOW LINE is... View Article

Hambleside Danelaw introduces new Thin Leading Edge Tile Vent

Hambleside Danelaw has expanded its roof ventilation range with the introduction of the Danelaw Thin Leading Edge Tile Vent (TV10/12), which is compatible with most large-format thin leading-edge tile types.  The new vent has class leading credentials being suitable for... View Article

New Garador display showcases the latest in garage doors

Garador has refurbished its groundfloor showroom at its headquarters in Somerset. The new display showcases all the latest in Garador’s extensive range of garage and front doors in realistic home settings. The new display ensures visitors can easily compare different... View Article

Aluminium at forefront of circular economy

Ant Gungor, Business Unit Manager at SFS Construction UK, discusses the company’s adoption of a class of aluminium featuring a 100% recycled content for fabricating the majority of its rainscreen subframe brackets Two full centuries have passed since geologist Pierre... View Article

Birmingham Office Renovation – BAL AF Max

A prestigious office renovation in Birmingham has been completed with a full BAL solution – including BAL AF Max anti-fracture tile adhesive to remove the need for an uncoupling system. Large format 1500x200mm porcelain plank tiles from Tiles UK (Leeds)... View Article

Designing for lower-carbon homes starts with better specification

As building regulations evolve and operational energy performance improves, understanding the carbon impact of construction materials is an increasingly important part of designing better homes. Embodied carbon can account for a significant proportion of a building’s whole-life carbon impact. Here’s... View Article

From Entrance to Bathroom: Choosing the Right Flooring for Every Space.

Conrad John, Gerflor Residential & Housing Key Account Manager (GBI) Different areas within residential developments place different demands on flooring performance. From high-traffic entrances and circulation spaces through to moisture-prone bathrooms and kitchens, there is rarely a single flooring solution... View Article

NEW PRODUCT: EPNR External Proformance Nosing Ramped

Quantum Flooring Accessories Launches External Performance Nosing Ramped Quantum Flooring Accessories is proud to announce the launch of its latest high-performance stair nosings, designed to deliver superior safety, durability, and compliance in both internal and external environments. The EPNR-F and EPNR-R ranges provide a robust... View Article