High performance External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been installed in two new buildings that form part of the new extensions to St. Angela’s College in the city centre of Cork. St. Angela’s is a long-established 500-pupil girls’ secondary school, dating from the late 19th Century, situated on a steeply sloping site on St. Patrick’s Hill in Cork. Local award-winning … [Read more...]
Saint-Gobain Weber Eliminates the Leaks in Welsh Granary
A combination of remedial products and renders by Saint-Gobain Weber has been skilfully used in a private renovation project in Newport, South Wales. Built in 1820, a brick and stone faced granary at Rogerstone had an attractive olde worlde appearance and had been converted to domestic residency many years ago. The property changed hands 18 months ago and a survey of the premises confirmed … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Supports Newham Council With Innovative Solution to Housing Crisis
London is feeling the full force of the UK’s housing affordability crisis. Responding to this issue, the London Borough of Newham Council has taken an innovative approach to developing a sustainable solution, working with British Gypsum to produce affordable housing with minimised maintenance costs. Central to the council’s ambitious plans has been the opening of its own offsite manufacturing … [Read more...]
Tackling Moisture Management With Vario Xtrasafe
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...]
Safeguard puts a stop to outdoor wood mould and rot with SoluGuard
SoluGuard Mould & Rot Treatment from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and timber treatment technology – is a ready-to-use colourless wood preservative that protects untreated outdoor timber from the ravages of rot and mould. Easily applied by spray or brush, it penetrates deeply into wood following application and It is ideal for protecting fences, … [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...]
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...]
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