Product Articles

Architects are under more pressure than ever to deliver buildings that perform – thermally, structurally, and sustainably. The Polyfoam XPS Orange Book has been created to give clarity and confidence when specifying extruded polystyrene insulation across a wide range of... View Article

Limelite breathable plasters and mortars are designed to support the refurbishment, extension and sensitive adaptation of traditional buildings. Limelite provides a modern alternative to traditional lime plasters and mortars, combining key performance characteristics — including vapour permeability and crack resistance... View Article

Wernick is one of the UK’s most established modular building manufacturers, with over 90 years’ experience delivering offsite solutions across infrastructure, education, healthcare and commercial sectors. Our permanent, refurbished and hire modular buildings are designed to support managed construction programmes... View Article

The Sash Window Workshop, a leading British manufacturer of high-performance timber windows, has announced that its latest Product Innovation box sash window system has successfully passed independent PAS 24 testing, the recognised UK benchmark for enhanced security performance in newbuild and refurbishment... View Article

A contemporary renovation project in Leicestershire has been completed with the installation of a comprehensive suite of high-quality residential doors from Hörmann UK, showcasing the brand’s ability to deliver cohesive solutions both externally and internally. The family home features a... View Article

Waterproof floors, flexible basins, and integrated storage solutions for modern wetrooms Designing wetrooms that stay dry, comfortable, and visually clean begins with selecting the right base. Architects, specifiers, and contractors need solutions that combine reliable waterproofing, thermal performance, and flexibility... View Article

A sponsored publication provided by Maltaward, a leading supplier of temporary and permanent concrete barrier solutions, who specialise in interlocking concrete blocks, Jersey barriers and modular security infrastructure for commercial and public sector applications. An evergreen challenge facing urban designers... View Article

The Harris in Preston, Lancashire, has significantly improved operational efficiency and staff safety with the recent installation of a Stannah dumbwaiter. Faced with the frequent challenge of moving heavy and fragile items between floors, The Harris Café needed an efficient... View Article

As bathrooms increasingly become spaces dedicated to wellbeing and relaxation, the shower has evolved far beyond a purely functional zone. Today, it serves as a centrepiece of bathroom design – a place where materials, texture and colour come together to... View Article

When Martin Shaw began building his dream home in the Bedfordshire countryside, he wanted the best quality for every element of the build. The picturesque spot, situated on what was a 2.5-acre paddock, is less than 100m from the River... View Article

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows. The W20 closely replicates... View Article

ISO-Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system is providing energy efficiency improvements to an Edwardian property in Oxfordshire. WINFRAMER units have been retrofitted as part of an initiative to bring the poorly insulated solid walled house built in... View Article

The new products will star alongside their numerous smart solutions, ventilation units and tilt and turn hardware at FENSTERBAU 2026. The SIEGENIA GROUP will be showcasing smart building automation solutions as well as a wide range of window and door... View Article

As cities evolve, lighting is increasingly recognised as a fundamental element of urban design rather than a purely functional layer. When carefully specified, it enhances wayfinding, reinforces identity, and helps create safer, more inclusive public spaces – all while supporting... View Article

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Since its launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft Access Door has set the benchmark for airtightness and reliability. Traditional drop‑down loft... View Article

Aarhus Vand, a local water company, needed a perforated facade solution as well as a perforated interior design for their new office building. The goal was to create an aesthetic that reflects their work with water, and this was achieved... View Article

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, have recently relaunched their popular Pocket Door Pro Fire Rated system, expanding the certified specification to include a range of new features such as self-closing and soft close functionality.  Designed to... View Article

We’re pleased to inform you that ROCKWOOL’s Training Academy is open and construction and building safety professionals can now register their interest in attending our expert-led fire-stopping course. The purpose-built Academy in the West Midlands provides best practice learning and... View Article

MDF is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF was introduced to the building market. It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools and looks good... View Article