Product Articles

The Grenfell Tower tragedy is once again making headlines. The latest news from the enquiry makes for uncomfortable – if not chilling – reading for most in the building industry. Architects, specifiers and contractors who opt for more cost-effective solutions... View Article

In these difficult and disruptive times, CMOStores.com’s commitment to ensuring its customers can get what they need, when they need it, has put the builders’ merchant in a strong position to continue to respond to the market’s changing needs, with... View Article

The Quadro DD loft ladder is the solution when ‘standard’ is simply not good enough. This innovative wooden loft ladder features an insulated hatch box with a 4-point locking mechanism for an airtight seal (class 4 certified). It also comes... View Article

With its roots in foundational flooring materials and 100% improved sound absorption, Rudiments is the latest carpet tile collection From IVC Commercial. From stone floors to artistic textile coverings and roughly shaped wood planks, Rudiments presents three carpet tile designs... View Article

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

Kawneer’s curtain wall plays a key role at the National Automotive Innovation Centre. Aluminium curtain walling by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer, has helped an award-winning and cutting-edge combination of industry and academia achieve a BREEAM “Excellent” rating. The National Automotive Innovation... 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

Delivering great wind protection and efficient ventilation. Snickers Workwear jackets are well known for delivering performance and comfort at work – integral features of this new range of Windproof Jackets. Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading GORE® WINDSTOPPER® and stretch CORDURA® fabric technology... 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