Launch of The Timber Cladding Handbook

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) in collaboration with The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have jointly published a new resource – The Timber Cladding Handbook.  Produced with support from the Wood Protection Association (WPA), Wood Campus and with technical input from Dr Ivor Davies, the... View Article

Case study: The Glebe, Cambridgeshire

A stunning five-bedroom house built to modern, energy efficient standards using SIPs Eco Panels and other innovative build technologies, whilst maintaining the traditional aesthetic of the surrounding village. Construction System: Sips Eco Panels Location: Cambridgeshire, UK  Materials: Full 169mm kit... View Article

POCKET DOORS and STUDWORK SIZES

Solve the problem of matching up the studwork size to the pocket door with Rocket Door Systems. Whether its timber CLS or steel stud Rocket systems have the answer. With pocket doors becoming more and more popular around the UK,... View Article

The benefits of dual-certificated fire doorsets

Architects and specifiers selecting fire doors for residential buildings need to be confident that they will perform as they should. That is where third-party certification makes a difference. Door-Stop International has launched its new Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset; a... View Article

VitrA launches new ranges at ISH

VitrA Bathrooms is taking part in this year’s ISH Digital exhibition, exhibiting several of their designer collaboration ranges as well as two new ranges due to be launched in the UK later this year – ArchiPlan and Root. ArchiPlan offers... View Article

Tiling to Anhydrite Screeds

Find out all you need to know about specifying the correct products for tiling to calcium sulphate/anhydrite screeds to avoid installation failure. Anhydrite screeds are gypsum (calcium sulphate) based flow screeds made of a gypsum binder, aggregate and mixing water... View Article

Small is beautiful

With an increasing value being placed on outdoor spaces, Ronan O’Dowd of Acheson & Glover shares his top tips on how to make the most of a small garden The Covid-19 pandemic brought a new appreciation for our outdoor space,... View Article

Forming an opinion

Chris Stride at ICFA discusses why self-builders, particularly those looking to maximise energy efficiency, should consider building with Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) If you’ve been researching your new build project recently you will notice that the spotlight is currently on... View Article

Structural warranties – a guide

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) navigates through the often complex world of structural warranties required by mortgage firms, providing some clarity for self-builders A structural defects warranty (also known as latent defects insurance) covers defects affecting newly built properties. Structural... View Article

Versatile wet rooms

Neil Whitehead from Impey offers insights into how to create the ideal wetroom or wet area shower space for every size and style of home The coveted wetroom shower space has many guises and, when thoughtfully planned and installed, can... View Article

Thinking inside the box with Pendock

When considering the potential to save costs within social housing refurbishment or retro-fit fire sprinkler installation in high rise blocks as part of a fire safety framework agreement, it’s unlikely that pipe boxing would feature highly, but Pendock products are... View Article

Improve your understanding of BS 8629 with Advanced

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has launched two new courses to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice recommendations and the EvacGo system designed to meet them. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development... View Article