Safeguard has published the third edition of its product guide, encompassing 30 years of innovation within its 48 pages. Covering the Dryzone, Stormdry, Vandex, Oldroyd, Soluguard and Brickfix brands, the guide leads the reader through the different products and systems, and provides useful background information. Alongside Safeguard’s established and popular products such as Dryzone … [Read more...]
Isover Launches New Installer Training Course
Leading insulation provider, Saint-Gobain Isover, has launched a new training course to help contractors, dry-liners and plasterers learn about its advanced Optima Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) system. Participants will be able to gain hands-on experience in installing the solution, helping them provide energy saving solutions for customers with solid wall properties. Aimed at existing IWI … [Read more...]
External Wall Insulation Transforms Apartment Blocks In Camden
In the London Borough of Camden, external wall insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber was specified for the thermal upgrade and aesthetic refurbishment of hard-to-treat apartment blocks built in the early-1900s. The selected properties, namely St Margaret’s House, St Joan’s House and St Martin’s House, are owned and managed by Origin Housing who provide essential affordable housing in north London … [Read more...]
Knauf Vinova Gets Seen At SCIN
Innovative materials from Knauf’s comprehensive portfolio of lightweight building products are now available at the SCIN Gallery in London’s Clerkenwell district, best known for boasting the densest architectural community in the UK. Standing for Surfaces and Coverings for Interior Design, SCIN is the leading UK sourcing and advisory company and provides a showcase for products and architectural … [Read more...]
Knauf Puts Its Green Credentials On The Line
Demonstrating its commitment to both public accountability and sustainability, Knauf has published its first ever Sustainability Report for its UK operations on its website. The Knauf Sustainability Report 2013 sets out in comprehensive detail the ethos and the practical strategies the company has adopted to improve the sustainability of its products and processes. The report’s publication … [Read more...]
A Day Out At The Skillbuild Finals 2014
Skillbuild is an event that happens every year, and you have plastering apprentices competing to be crowned the UK's best plastering apprentice. I have been a couple of times now and have also had the pleasure of going to some of the regional finals earlier on in the year. The Skillbuild finals were held again at the NEC and were a part of the Skills Show which is here to help young people get on … [Read more...]
Mapei Contributes To Outstanding Green Spec At The Crystal
A Mapei subfloor and tile installation system has been specified at The Crystal – Siemens’ iconic Sustainability Centre, located in East London’s Royal Docks. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will, the glass-clad structure is one of the world’s greenest buildings, achieving Outstanding BREEAM and Platinum LEED accreditation. Mapei systems contributed to the … [Read more...]
A DIY Attempt At Stone Effect Render
As an example of DIY, the Wallcrete project which John Grant the Sales Manager at Pics undertook with his sister-in-law Deb Haynes at her property in Bristol, was a tricky first time installation. Carrying out a stone effect "Mountain Drystack" design to a 12 sq mt block wall, including shelves and planter features, was an interesting undertaking, but successfully completed over two … [Read more...]
Renovation Project #19: Magnetic Plaster Second Attempt
Today was the day that I was going to be using Thistle magnetic plaster again, and it will be the second time in my renovation project that I use it. The first time I used magnetic plaster in a real-life situation it didn't go so well. I mixed it up a little too wet and it just really didn't work quite as well. The walls look fine now it's painted, but it just didn't go quite as well as I'd hoped … [Read more...]
Neck Support To Aid Manual Workers When Working Overhead
I get lots and lots of emails every single week with product ideas or requests for this, that or the other, but I recently got an email from a Sarah at STrathclyde University, and she was researching to create a wearable neck support for manual workers who will support the neck continuously in various positions and for it to prevent injury when working overhead without interfering with the work … [Read more...]
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