British Gypsum has become the first manufacturer in the industry to achieve a BES 6001 ‘Excellent’ rating for its plaster, plasterboard and metal partition systems. UK manufactured Gyproc plasterboards, Glasroc specialist boards, Thistle plasters, Gypframe metal and Gyproc Cove have all been awarded the highest possible rating to BES 6001. This means that British Gypsum can offer a full system … [Read more...]
The Renovation #15: British Gypsum Drops In
British Gypsum have been supporters of The Plasterers Forum® and Plasterers News™ for many years and over these years, I have had the pleasure of using and experimenting with new products and to be honest it's a part of what I do that makes it very interesting. One of the biggest topics on The Plasterers Forum® was magnetic plaster and with the help and support of British Gypsum, we have … [Read more...]
Architects Benefit From British Gypsum Magnetic Plaster
The UK’s leading planning and design consultancy, Barton Willmore has created an interactive presentation space for employees and visitors in their new Head Office in the centre of Reading using British Gypsum’s innovative Thistle Magnetic Plaster. When designing the new space, Barton Willmore recognised the need to create an interior which really furthered and encouraged creativity and … [Read more...]
The 100% Design Show
I often drop in to see Andy at Gold Trowel as it is on my way up to MIlton Keynes from my home and when ANdy mentioned he was going to be at Earls court for the 100% Design Show I decided it would be a good opportunity to go and see him and many other exhibitors. I rode to london on the bike and had a few moments with the security at Earls court regarding parking but none the less I got round the … [Read more...]
British Gypsum launches New Thistle UniFinish
British Gypsum has unveiled its new Thistle UniFinish, a plaster which can be used for re-skimming over a wide range of backgrounds without the need for pre‑treatment. Available from September, new Thistle UniFinish removes the need for PVA from most refurbishment jobs, which means less mess and a faster, quality, reliable finish. To develop new Thistle UniFinish, British Gypsum’s in-house … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Helps Crash Build Refuge For Homeless People
British Gypsum has donated free materials and its expertise to CRASH (Construction and Property Industry Charity for the Homeless) to help transform The Pilsdon Community in Dorset. Consisting of a manor house, a small farm and a little church, The Pilsdon Community was founded in 1958 to offer an environment of stability for people in crisis. British Gypsum donated materials to provide much … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Conquers Three Peaks Challenge
A team of 13 British Gypsum employees took on the gruelling national Three Peaks Challenge between Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research as well as the construction and property industry’s homeless charity — CRASH. The journey, which involves walking the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales, started at the base of Ben Nevis on Friday … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Supports Sustainable Specification With Further EPDs
Following the launch of its first five environmental product declarations (EPDs) last year, British Gypsum has announced a further three for its specialist board products. The latest EPDs are for: 6mm Glasroc F MULTIBOARD; 12.5mm Glasroc H TILEBACKER; and 15mm Glasroc F FIRECASE. As part of its aim to simplify specifying sustainable solutions, British Gypsum is the first and only UK … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Two-coat Plaster Provides A Cool Solution For School
A British Gypsum two-coat plaster system has been used in the construction of a new school in Conwy, Wales, to provide an improved thermal mass and durable finish for the demanding educational environment. British Gypsum Thistle Hardwall and Thistle Multi-Finish have been used on the internal blockwork walls of the classrooms and corridors at Ysgol-Y-Gogarth, a day and residential special … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Gets Pedalling For Local Charity
Employees from British Gypsum braved the elements last weekend (Saturday 7 June) to complete a 100 mile bike ride from Barrow-upon-Soar to Skegness for Leicester Hospitals Charity – Neonatal Unit. The team, called the ‘Multi-Finishers’ after one of the company’s most popular plaster products, was made up of over 90 riders, including around 60 staff from its Barrow and East Leake sites. After … [Read more...]
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