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Rubik's cube roof solved by Contour Roofing and Sika Sarnafil
Following last year’s NFRC Roofing Awards win, Sika Sarnafil Registered Contractor Contour Roofing, has once again been recognised for its outstanding work, making the shortlist in the Single Ply category.
DuPont's holistic approach achieves extraordinary results at BRE
Architects, builders, developers and savvy home buyers are beginning to understand not only the importance of airtightness, but also the potential complexity in getting it right. There is, however, a very simple solution: work with a proven system of carefully developed and tested products – and the expert team behind them.
June 2017 supplement
The June 2017 fc&a Floors, Walls & Ceilings supplement.
June 2017 issue
The June 2017 edition of Future Constructor & Architect.
Why passive fire protection solutions play a vital role in high-rise buildings
When fire breaks out in a high-rise, the immediate challenge for firefighters is how to overcome the fact that an average fire hose won’t spray any further than 50ft and as such, the fire can therefore only be fought from an adjoining structure, or from the inside.
Saint-Gobain Glass has supported the design of Huddersfield’s Oastler Building
Saint-Gobain Building Glass looked on proudly as a £27.5m university building it helped to design and create was opened by the University of Huddersfield to provide a new home for its Law School and the School of Music, Humanities and Media.
Lonza wood’s products have been utilised in the design of a Netherlands parking facility
Timber cladding is a beautiful, natural material for creating warm and stunning appearances for new-build projects. However, local Building Regulations will often require an approved and effective fire retardant protection to the claddings to ensure a safe service life, particularly for public access buildings.
Remeha reports on London Royal Academy of Art’s heating solution
For London’s Royal Academy of Arts, achieving high environmental standards is essential to protect its valuable collections. James Porter, Sales Director at Remeha, reports on its new future-proofed heating solution.
Kemper System compares wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry applications
Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, looks at the key differences and benefits of installing a wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry liquid waterproofing solution.
Wienerberger looks at considerations to detect when specifying brick
At its most simplistic, a home is bricks and mortar, so making sure that the right products are selected for a certain project is vitally important. Here Richard Brown, Category Marketing Manager for Walls at Wienerberger, elaborates on the considerations you should regard when choosing brick for a building project.
