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Spotlight on…women in construction’ campaign launched in UK and Ireland to challenge perceptions

‘Spotlight on…women in construction’ campaign launched in UK and Ireland to challenge perceptions Considerate Constructors Scheme’s industry survey reveals more needs to be done to change perceptions and encourage more women into construction Whilst 79% of respondents said the construction industry has improved its approach in encouraging women into construction,

4 December 2017

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Safeguard Serves Up An Ace For Surrey Tennis Club

Ease of use, durability and value for money drove Horley Lawn Tennis Club to choose Roxil Wood Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – to treat its clubhouse, built in 2015. The club’s shiplap exterior needed protective treatment according to the supplier, National Stables,

4 December 2017

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OX Hand Tool Of The Year 2017

2 December 2017

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New WebeRend Protect Provides Hydrophobic Coating for Buildings

weberend protect by Saint-Gobain Weber is the perfect solution for invisibly protecting external renders and other building substrates from water and liquid ingress. This hydrophobic coating prevents absorption of most types of surface contamination including water, oil and graffiti and reduces the risk of algae, moss, lichen and mould. Easily

1 December 2017

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De-Bug Timber With Safeguard’s Destructive Insect Treatment Guide

Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has product a superb guide on the problem of larval infestation of timber, how to accurately identify the cause and how to treat it. There are several species of ‘woodworm’ native to the UK; and it is important that

30 November 2017

K Rend

Mineral TC Will Not Stop Winter Working

Mineral TC is a self-coloured mineral thin coat render, designed for a variety of substrates, it is not only water repellent but can be applied at a minimum temperature of 1°C. As we approach the winter months’ applicators will not be delayed with the cold weather. Mineral TC is ideal

21 November 2017

Knauf

Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Render System gains BBA certificate

Knauf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems, has achieved third party certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for the Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Render System. In achieving this certification, specifiers, architects and installers can be assured that the Knauf render system adheres to

16 November 2017

K Rend

K Rend’s Lightweight Render Offers Time Saving Benefits

K Rend LW1, lightweight render is: A lightweight render with excellent handling properties and offers exceptional coverage due to being lightweight. It is ideal for larger projects where the speed of machine can offer time saving benefits. Cost saving: 1 day application Lightweight on the trowel Easy application & workability

26 October 2017

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Webermineral TF Render Marked 10/10 at Poyntzpass Primary School

High performance webermineral TF render has been specified for an extension to the Poyntzpass Primary School in Newry, Northern Ireland. Designed to overcome delays caused by wet weather conditions and low winter temperatures during application, webermineral TF was specified by Maurice Cushnie Architects Limited, Portadown, and applied by main contractor Maghera Developments Limited, County

26 October 2017

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Safeguard’s Dryzone range is a Derby winner

A suite of products from the Dryzone range of products developed by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – swiftly eradicated damp from a late 1950s house in the Allestree district of Derby. According to contractor Paul Walker, of CK Walker Damp & Timbers, the main issue

12 October 2017

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Weber’s Technical Mortars Ensure Residents of Northwood Enjoy the Good Life

High performance technical mortars by Saint-Gobain Weber have been specified for the repair of concrete balconies with metal railings to apartment buildings in Northwood, Middlesex in the London borough of Hillingdon. Metal railings to attractive balconies on the first and second storey apartments had rusted at the base over time and this

4 October 2017

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Basement waterproofing: why belt and braces is often best

Should basement waterproofing design use a barrier method or a cavity drainage system or both? A series of continuing professional development (CPD) seminars from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – helps answer that question whilst imparting all the regulatory and technical background a

26 September 2017