Put safety first with fire doors

Scott Francis of Bowater doors explores the standards and accreditations housebuilders should consider when looking for a composite fire door. Choosing fire doors can be a confusing and frustrating process. The internet is awash with manufacturers, installers and so called... View Article

Get hip to SIPs

SIPs systems offer an extremely low energy and eco-friendly construction method that’s also incredibly strong and quick to build. Matt Banks of SIPs Eco Panels explains more about the options available As we move into an era of low energy... View Article

Timber or composite?

Deciding on the best decking option for your garden makeover can be challenging. Tony Hobbs of Southern Sheeting offers some advice to help you choose The trend for durable and premium wood plastic composite (WPC) decking is now firmly established... View Article

A new green focus for bathrooms

Adam Teal of Kaldewei explains why sustainability is now a key aspect for specifiers when planning bathrooms, as the industry restarts in earnest. During World Earth Day this year, Delhi experienced the cleanest air quality on record, Greta Thunberg met... View Article

The sustainable case for PIR

Simon Blackham of Recticel insulation explores why the sustainability benefits of PIR make it a great choice for smart, energy efficient homes. Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation panels satisfy two crucial factors for designing effective insulation solutions for new and existing buildings:... View Article

Make surfaces safer with Parkside’s Antibacterial Tiles

Parkside has launched four new wall and floor tile collections with built-in antibacterial protection. Years of research have resulted in wall and floor tile collections with antibacterial protection. Inspired by nature, the collection’s built-in technology uses tin oxide and titanium... View Article

Heavy duty Deco radiators heat unique school

Stelrad radiators heat literally thousands of schools up and down the country and now heat a unique school in Oxfordshire. The Europa School UK is both a UK state school and an International Baccalaureate IB world school with its pupils... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches 2021 Heat brochure

Consort Claudgen, the UK manufacturer of electric heating products, have published their latest brochure which introduces 3 large recessed air curtains ranging from 8kW to 24kW rating, and 2 downflow fan heaters. The RAC10HL, RAC15HL and RAC20HL air curtains feature... View Article

The Nordic Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia

At the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Nordic Pavilion is transformed into a full-scale section of a solid wood cohousing project designed by Helen & Hard architects in close collaboration with a group of residents.... View Article

Sales of the Dakota surface from Königstone are on the rise

With home and kitchen renovations on the rise, Königstone has seen a substantial increase in sales for the sleek Dakota worktop surface. Dakota is a colour option in the KönigQuartz range which is guaranteed to add an enticing twist to kitchen spaces. The impressive... View Article

Super cool SILGRANIT® sink from BLANCO

Do I need to take special care of my Silgranit® sink now that I have a boiling hot water tap? Simply; Silgranit isn’t fazed by any high temperatures, including that of a 100-degree hot water tap! The durable composite material,... View Article