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Experts from the UK Structural Insulated Panel Association explain why the use of SIPS technology is on the increase across the UK. Structural insulated panel systems (SIPS) are an advanced method of construction, offering superior insulation, structural strength and air-tightness.... View Article

The demand for solid and engineered wood flooring has never been so great and many clients are now requesting it for use in a huge variety of applications including walls and ceilings as well as flooring. The applications are numerous, the... View Article

Kevin Roe, sales director of Kingspan Klargester, looks at the drainage options available for different sites. Of the country’s current stock of 25 million houses, around 1.5 million are not connected to the sewer. In all cases the first consideration... View Article

Nicola Seymour of Marbrex explores the potential of decorative yet highly practical internal cladding systems over more traditional wall coverings – from reducing labour costs and timescales to ease of installation; long-term cleaning and maintenance When it comes to creating... View Article

False fire alarms are costly, disruptive and detrimental to safety. Each year businesses and public services in the UK have nearly a quarter of a million false alarms costing them and Fire & Rescue Services approximately £1 billion . Every... View Article

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is calling on building designers to double-check the fire performance claims of flame retardant treatments before they commit to a specification. The move follows research for the WPA that has highlighted the potential for products,... View Article