Controlling the levels of moisture which enter and exit a building can be a complex task. Find out how Vario® XtraSafe smart membrane can tackle the effects of unwanted moisture in your build. Along with airtightness in dwellings, another important factor that influences the comfort of the occupant is the management of moisture. Controlling the levels of moisture which enter and exit a building … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Launches New Plasterboard Size to Support Waste Reduction in Housebuilding
British Gypsum has introduced a new 2,300mm length board as a standard option on tapered edge 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard, as an alternative to the traditional 2,400mm size. The new length has been designed to help housebuilders reduce waste and save time on site, by reducing the need to cut the boards to size and discard of unwanted material. While the potential waste reduction opportunities of … [Read more...]
Considerate Constructors Scheme and National Federation of Builders Announce Partnership
Real industry collaboration to offer members greater benefits London, United Kingdom, 21 November 2016: The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national scheme established by the construction industry to improve its image - and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) – the construction industry’s longest established trade association - have formed a partnership to promote best practice and … [Read more...]
Made for the Trade: Jewson Live Returns
Following a hugely popular event in 2015, the UK’s biggest trade show for construction industry professionals, Jewson Live, is back for a second year. Featuring a fantastic speaker line up and top trade deals, this free to attend event takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, on 15th December 2016. Over 180 leading construction brands will be exhibiting at the show, offering … [Read more...]
Weber Monocouche Render Sets the Style for Brighton New-builds
Seven recently completed three-storey town houses in Brighton are setting high design and construction standards aided by the stylish finish achieved through the application of weberpral M, the innovative one-coat, through-coloured monocouche render from Saint-Gobain Weber. These new four-bedroom properties, built by Lewes’-based developer Cross Construction (Sussex) Limited, have light … [Read more...]
Breath-Taking Finish with Airless Finish Plaster
Tasked with plastering two properties on Horse Shoe Lane in Guildford, Currier Plastering used Knauf Airless Finish, and soon realised that the Airless range provided a stunning finish whilst saving time on plastering by traditional methods. Contractors Merit Building Services tasked Currier Plastering with the boarding, plastering and painting of two large plots on Horse Shoe Lane in … [Read more...]
Spray Plaster Friday – come one, come all
Knauf is taking its Readymixed Finishing Solutions on the road delivering live demonstrations of its spray plaster and finishing range to customers on Friday 4th November. ‘The Perfect Friday Finish’ event will give plasterers, decorators, contractors and architects the opportunity to get up close a personal with the range of Knauf Readymixed Finishing Solutions. Live demonstrations … [Read more...]
Vindication for Knauf as Summer of Sport campaign garners Construction Marketing Awards shortlist
Knauf has been shortlisted in the Best Social Media Campaign category for the Construction Marketing Awards for its light-hearted Facebook project which successfully grew Knauf’s online following. The Knauf Summer of Sport was created with the intention of driving likes and followers to the brand new Knauf Facebook group amongst contractors and plasterers. With a summer filled with major sporting … [Read more...]
Handy Tool Kit Makes For Super-Fast and Sure Dryrod Installation
Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has introduced a dedicated tool kit designed to make installation of its Dryrod damp-proofing rods even easier, quicker and more reliable than ever. The Dryrod damp-proofing rod is a synthetic rod made from advanced polymers that is impregnated with a silane/siloxane material so that it forms a DPC in … [Read more...]
Survey Reveals Business Opportunity Arising From Damp
The findings of a new YouGov survey – commissioned by damp-proofing experts Safeguard Europe – into the UK’s experience of damp problems reveals an ongoing massive market opportunity for builders merchants and RMI contractors. The survey discovered that not only have around half the UK’s homeowners encountered problems with damp, but also that the issue is even more common in the rented sector – … [Read more...]
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