Product Articles

Numerous new construction projects in England rising more than a specified level above ground level must now comply with new regulations. Subject to certain exclusions, materials or products used in the external walls plus any specified attachments are required to... View Article

The unique Vulcanus range of luxury outdoor grills is named after the Roman god of fire, Vulcanus, who was married to the goddess of love, Venus. Inspired by both heat and beauty, Vulcanus flame grills allow an exceptional cooking experience... View Article

Leading window and door manufacturer Shelforce is Birmingham City Council’s chosen manufacturer of choice for local authority building projects, specialising in social housing, education and the new build sector. With extensive experience in delivering window projects on time and in... View Article

An innovative glazing system that combines the technical expertise of Crittall Windows and Crystal Units has contributed to state-of-the-art energy efficiency at Mansfield College, Oxford. The college authorities were looking to increase on-site student accommodation substantially so as to enhance... View Article

Websites are an important part of any business, with visual content enhancing the visitor experience. Freefoam work hard to make their site as visually attractive and appealing as possible and have now introduced an image gallery. With over 75 images... View Article

Taking its inspiration from the original medieval city, the new Paradise Street student village in Coventry will provide high quality accommodation for over 900 students. Comprising technology rich apartments with outstanding acoustic ceilings and feature walls from Knauf AMF, the... View Article

KBB 2020, Stand i100, Hall 19, NEC, 1-4 March KBB 2020 showcases a plethora of innovative products from BLANCO UK, the pioneer in beautifully designed and engineered kitchen sinks and taps. There will be product launches, demonstrations of the Smart... View Article

BLANCO UK has launched a set of three stunning brochures for the residential market; one is specifically for the trade and retailer, the other two are designed with the consumer in mind and will also prove invaluable to retail sales... View Article

Loft Legs raise the loft floor above glass fibre insulation, avoiding compression and maintaining thermal efficiencies. Thermal studies have shown that compressing insulation can reduce its performance by over 50 per cent. Loft Legs provide a cost effective, easy-fit solution,... View Article

Baumit is a leading European manufacturer of sustainable and high performance building materials. Founded in Austria in 1988, Baumit offer an extensive and versatile range of BBA approved External Wall Insulation Systems, indoor plasters, facade renders and paints across the... View Article

Composite glazing helps transform a 1960s house into a modern family home Jason Orme, editorial director at Homebuilding & Renovating (HB&R), is an experienced self-builder who recently finished his second major renovation project, transforming an eclectic 1960s house into a... View Article

Due to significant growth in its product ranges for 2020, particularly in sanitaryware, RAK Ceramics has launched not one but two product brochures. Bathrooms and surfaces are now showcased in their own dedicated brochures, which are now available to order... View Article

Swansea University has installed a network of Advanced fire alarm control panels to protect its 65-acre, £450million Bay campus from the threat of fire. The University has installed 25 one, two and four-loop MxPro 5 fire alarm control panels throughout... View Article

With narrow sightlines of a sliding door but with the ability to create completely unobstructed openings like bifold doors, IDSystems’ exclusive vistaline slide & turn doors offer an innovative design alternative for large glazed doors. The triple glazed system achieves... View Article

Complimenting their heat network technology and services, Minibems offer metering and billing solutions that are designed for easy integration in existing or new build developments, while also providing synergy with their heat network performance system. Offering the ultimate in flexibility,... View Article

Mapeproof FBT by Mapei is a pre-applied synthetic waterproofing membrane with a non-woven fabric backing applied in full adhesion to protect structures below ground level. It is able to withstand up to seven bars of pressure, and provides Radon and... View Article

It’s important to provide Boiler Plus Compliant options for installers to work with and as well as offering Boiler Plus compliant units, ESi is one of the leading members of the OpenTherm Association here in the UK, offering access to... View Article