Why Should Windows Breathe?

The provision of a weather and airtight seal around the perimeter of windows and doors in a façade is typically achieved by correctly specifying and installing a suitable membrane before the final cladding is attached. There has been considerable focus... View Article

Passivent plays its part in new Passivhaus school

Natural and hybrid ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has supplied its patented SoundScoop® acoustic cross-talk attenuators for use in a new purpose-built primary school in Wales that has been designed and constructed to meet Passivhaus standards and also achieve a BREEAM... View Article

Falkirk Cala Homes Specifies Style for Space Flexibility

At the Falkirk offices of Cala, purveyor of premium homes, Style worked with architect, Graven, and contractor, GM Projects, to create flexible space in the ground floor meeting room. A Dorma Huppe Variflex moveable wall was deemed the best option,... View Article

K3 rads for radiator replacement

K3 radiators from Stelrad – with three panels and three sets of fins – are an ideal solution for radiator replacement projects with air source heat pumps – providing 50% more metal heating surface than a standard K2 for example,... View Article

Electric radiator series sparks huge interest….

The electric radiator series launched by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector.  The range is currently made up of 13  steel and aluminium radiators and towel radiators, which provide unbeatable quality and design to suit... View Article

Unlock Expert Insight: Regulation 4 and What It Means for You

As an architect or specifier, ensuring your projects comply with the latest water regulations can be challenging. Regulation 4 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations is a cornerstone of safe and efficient water systems, and understanding its requirements is... View Article

Meadfleet Celebrates a Successful Year of Community Engagement

Meadfleet Open Space Management is marking a milestone year of meaningful community engagement activities across the areas it serves. Known for their commitment to enhancing green spaces, Meadfleet earned a prestigious gold award at the 2024 International Corporate Social Responsibility... View Article

The JJ Mack Building

Just 150m from Farringdon Station, the JJ Mack Building on Charterhouse Street is marketed as ‘one of London’s smartest and most sustainable office buildings.’ A variety of Schlüter-Systems’ products were specified to provide robust waterproofing and tile protection in the... View Article

A focus on SWA member, West Leigh

Located in Charlton, South London, West Leigh was established during the Blitz in 1943. During the destruction in London, the company helped in repairing windows and facades that had been damaged by bombings throughout the city. Over the years, West Leigh has... View Article

Introducing FP McCann’s Solar Roof Tiles

GSE In Roof System™ enables modules installation on every type of roof covering (curved tiles, interlocking, flat tiles, slates, metal, zinc, trapezoidal) as well as on new buildings like retrofit buildings. The mounting system may be installed in a portrait... View Article