Product Articles

James Burton, Sales Manager at specialist coating manufacturer Bradite, advises what to consider when refurbishing commercial and industrial cladding. Cladding – the profiled exterior and predominately metal finish to industrial and commercial buildings, is mostly coated in the production process... View Article

One of the newest products from Norcros Adhesives has helped in the creation of a superb new venue for weddings and other large gatherings near Hythe in Kent. The Port Lympne Hotel, owned by the Aspinall Foundation, adjoins the Port... View Article

It has been a story almost three years in the making, from 2017, with the initial sale by Armstrong World Industries, through to completion of its acquisition by Aurelius Equity Opportunities earlier this year. Now Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the leading... View Article

From November 1st, 2020, Panasonic is running a new Winter Promotion for installers purchasing its Mini VRF and Chiller ranges: Receive a 58” Panasonic Smart LED TV for every three Panasonic Mini VRF systems And receive a 58” Panasonic Smart... View Article

Cooling specialists, Greencold, has taken its refrigerated trailers to a larger specification to accommodate the needs of an established multi-national UK food manufacturer. The project followed on from the success of its Quickfreeze rental trailer, where the Panasonic CO2 Cold Chain... View Article

Leading wood panel manufacturer, Norbord (www.norbord.co.uk), has developed SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions to help housebuilders reduce the risk of fire spreading to neighbouring buildings during construction. The Structural Timber Association produces guidelines for reducing fire spread in large timber frame... View Article

Clyde Radiators, specialist in bespoke heating solutions, has relaunched its website to make it easier than ever for customers to obtain quotes and specifications for any residential or commercial project. With over 50 years of experience as part of the... View Article

The record CLEAN series of automatic door models is ideal when the highest level of hygiene is required in healthcare facilities. These tightly closing single and double sliding doors support the maintenance of a sterile environment with their hermetic sealing... View Article

Brett Landscaping has supplied its GeoCeramica porcelain paving for the roof terraces and public spaces of a major new mixed-use development in London, overlooking the Grand Union Canal. More than 1400 m2 of GeoCeramica has been installed across the communal... View Article

A combination of ROCKWOOL’s non-combustible stone wool insulation and certified FIREPRO® products have been specified to ensure the Grange University Hospital, a new specialist healthcare facility in Wales, can achieve the highest levels of fire protection. ROCKWOOL worked with main... View Article

There has always been a relationship between design and the marrying up of form, function and aesthetics. While popularity of materials and styles comes and go over the years, how products look, feel and perform is constant. This interesting interplay... View Article

AluK’s brand new C70S aluminium window system uses three different foam insulation options to give specifiers flexibility to dial the thermal efficiency either up or down, depending on the performance and budgetary requirements of their project. In hi mode, performance... View Article

When hospitals, schools and other public buildings look to make improvements, they’ll now have a new requirement to add to the list. As well as being fit for purpose and in the budget, facilities are facing unprecedented levels of strain... View Article

Fully embracing the trend for solid, industrial aesthetics in the home is the new Rock Solid kitchen from Keller – www.kellerkitchens.com. Stone and steel are at the heart of this superb professional-look kitchen which addresses the fashion for stone, black... View Article

When Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements, (www.cotswold-casements.co.uk)  was approached to look at a tender for a brand-new housing estate in Oxfordshire, the scale of the project was immediately apparent – over 1000 steel windows! The Station Road Development at... View Article

In a surprise announcement this week, the UK government has announced an extension to the Green Homes Grant. The grant will now run until March 2022, this bridges the gap to the Clean Heat Grant and aligns with the end of... View Article

InstaHaus has built an enviable reputation by designing and creating bespoke, relocatable timber homes using the highest quality, sustainable materials.  From garden annexes to holiday lodges, InstaHaus hand-builds every house in its Somerset workshop in 8-10 weeks and, depending on site conditions,... View Article

Norbord‘s portfolio of OSB products is one of the most popular in the building and interior design industries and comprises SterlingOSB Zero OSB3, SterlingOSB Zero Tongue and Groove, SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions and SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix. They are variants of the precision-engineered OSB3 board; BBA-approved... View Article

Following the completion of its acquisition by Aurelius Equity Opportunities, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the leading manufacturer of mineral fibre ceiling systems, has unveiled its new brand name and identity across its international markets, including the UK, where it will now... View Article