Product Articles

In 2019, the VORTICE Group purchased Casals, a world leader in commercial and industrial ventilation and now has the benefit of fans in stock in the UK, unlike many of its competitors. As part of its product development programme, the... View Article

Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, is well known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and is delighted to announce that parent company, DKG, has been awarded level 5 on the CO₂ Performance Ladder; the highest possible. The CO₂ Performance Ladder is the measuring instrument... View Article

ARCHITECT: van Heyningen and Haward (vHH) MAIN CONTRACTOR: Morgan Sindall Construction SECTOR: Education PRODUCT: PAVADRY insulation A unique and innovative Soprema insulation specification provided a durable and robust solution to bring a historic landmark to life and create a state-of-the-art... View Article

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has introduced a new sophisticated side-hinged garage door design that lifts this easy garage entrance style right into the future. These new precision engineered side-hinged garage doors are a long way from your typical barn... View Article

The conservation of our natural environment has become ever more important to developers, consultants and contractors, whose clients want to see more sustainable products being used in homes and business premises.  As a result, West Fraser’s particleboard products – including... View Article

Do you know what happens when a plenum is added to a louvre? Louvre specialist Renson UK does, thanks to having carried out tests at Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA). National Sales Manager Martin Daniels explains: “A plenum... View Article

Consort Claudgen have launched Consort Connect app which allows users to have complete control over their heating remotely via their smartphone or tablet. The app is free and downloadable from Google Play or Apple Store. It can control Consort’s Wi-Fi... View Article

Leading building chemicals manufacturer Sika has pledged further investment in its customer service offering with the launch of a new dedicated training centre at its plant in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. The Wishaw site, which underwent redevelopment in 2022, is one... View Article

2023 sees GEZE UK celebrate another milestone in the company’s history – 35 years in business, and in that time the company has grown and developed hugely. Formed in 1988, GEZE UK was the second subsidiary to be established by... View Article

On the back of the major news announcement that EOS Framing will be joining forces with Etex Group partners Sigmat and Horizon, under the new Remagin brand – Scott Bibby, Country Manager for UK and Ireland at Etex New Ways,... View Article

Ensuring your dream home has brought together all your favourite elements can be a daunting task, at Spiral UK, our leading experts in bespoke staircases can help. Our goal at Spiral UK is to turn your vision into a reality,... View Article

SFS UK, an expert in the construction industry, is focused on creating innovative systems that provide robust solutions for fixing, fastening, and protecting construction workers and buildings. Headquartered in Leeds, SFS has been a longstanding manufacturer of fasteners for over... View Article

The move towards a more sustainable economy is one being taken by all sectors, but is perhaps most under the spotlight when it comes to energy efficiency, specifically insulation. In fact, the importance of insulation as a sustainability factor is... View Article

Set in an idyllic rural location near Lichfield, Packington Hall is a Grade II listed manor house which has been lovingly restored and converted into luxury apartments, with the surrounding grounds being redeveloped to provide an impressive development of 22... View Article

All West Fraser’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) products are manufactured using selected fibres of timber that are laid in cross directional layers and mechanically pressed to form a structurally-engineered panel, designed for construction and other industrial applications. OSB is viewed by... View Article

TECHNAL is expanding its range of products with SOLEAL Next, a new series of windows and doors that use recycled aluminium to reduce the environmental impact. SOLEAL Next offers multiple solutions with different designs, applications, openings, accessories and handles to... View Article

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of a £60 million fund for publicly owned leisure centres with swimming pools. The funding is being made available to help... View Article

A new under boiler, compact magnetic filter, designed to protect domestic heating and cooling systems. Altecnic, the leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, have released a new under boiler magnetic filter, the CALEFFI XS®. The... View Article

Phantom Screens is the UK’s premier manufacturer of solar, insect, and privacy screens. The go-to business for architects and builders with large glazed areas or large glass doors in mind, Phantom has been helping building occupants control heat build, glare... View Article

The illustration shows what can happen with a DPC cloak that relies upon a textbook relationship between masonry skins. The course into which the DPC cloak needs to build-in can be too high or too low compared with the adjacent... View Article