A Mapei wall protective and decorative system has been specified alongside an ICF (insulated concrete formwork) at a new build project in Wilmslow. The contemporary dwelling occupies a 500m2 area, close to the town centre, and features a variety of cutting-edge architectural features. All works were carried out by Deyplas for main contractor, Hartvale Construction. Throughout the project, all … [Read more...]
Beat damp in a day with Safeguard Dryzone
The scourge of rising damp can now be dealt with easily, cleanly and quickly using the Dryzone System damp-proofing products available from Safeguard – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions. These materials combined allow for treatment and room reinstatement in around a day – a massive improvement over the weeks that more traditional methods may take … [Read more...]
How (and Why) is the Gypsum Industry Becoming More Sustainable?
Used in both plasterboard and cement, gypsum is a key component of the construction industry. One of the key benefits of gypsum is sustainability, and the industry is increasingly being obliged to recycle gypsum due to closures in landfills and higher costs of tipping. Gypsum products are, in fact, indefinitely recyclable and keep their natural properties during repeated application. Efforts … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum® February Round Up
We thought that January was an exceptional month but February has proved to be an even bigger month for The Plasterers Forum® and also Plasterers News. The Plasterers Forum® has not quite reached 20,000 members but it is going to happen any day now. As we are very new to this huge milestone. We also breezed past 390,000 posts as well considering that February was a very short month I am really … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Is Now A Registered Trademark
The Plasterers Forum® has been around since 2006, and as we have grown we have had to overcome lots of obstacles, and as we have gained more and more recognition within the construction industry the better the forum has become. What does this mean for The Plasterers Forum®? With The Plasterers Forum® now being a registered trademark it gives us exclusive rights to using the name, and it helps … [Read more...]
Isover’s Optima IWI System Achieves Top BBA Certification
Leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its Optima Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) system. Following several stages of robust testing, Optima has been awarded The BBA’s ‘Agrément Certificate’, which recognises high-quality construction products and systems. The pioneering mineral wool system is designed to … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Offers A Helping Hand With New Homespec Guide
Plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has extended its portfolio of product and technical information with its latest edition of HomeSpec, a helpful specification guide to products and systems ideal for construction professionals working on residential projects. Part of the British Gypsum White Book Series, the sixth edition of the guide is designed to help architects, … [Read more...]
Use Of Stilts For Plastering And Drylining
‘Stilts’ are now widely known as a tool used in plastering, suspended ceilings, and drylining, but not universally accepted…this is partly because too many users and too many sites operate without an adequate understanding of best practice. Firstly, the name ‘stilts’ is unhelpful. DURA-STILTS work as an extension to the lower leg – offering good mobility and excellent stability both standing still … [Read more...]
Speedskim® Latest News
Well it’s been a very busy few months for Speedskim. Sales are growing month on month and it’s clear that the Speedskim brand has been embraced by the professional! Sales always keep us busy but a lot of other exciting stuff has been going on in the background… What’s been happening?.. [noskim]Over the last three months we have been busy building a brand new website. Integrating state of … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Network Visit EcoBuild 2014
Ecobuild is one of the biggest events on any manufacturer or suppliers calendar, and I made a conscious decision this year to get there and really get involved in the event. Ecobuild is all about building a sustainable future and making use of the natural products we have available that are renewable, and I have to say it was a great event. I had to leave my little village on the south coast at a … [Read more...]
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