Behind every modern, imaginatively-designed brick facade is likely to be a range of innovative masonry support. It’s the unsung hero of many wonderful private and public buildings; the unseen aesthetic and structural aid. But what else do we know about these vital, non-visible products? This feature provides an overview of how and why masonry support is needed in buildings and how it has allowed architects to set new parameters in brickwork design, says Ovidiu Bruzan, Senior Structural Engineer at IG Masonry Support.
British heating and cooling equipment specialist Diffusion is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted in the RAC Cooling Industry Awards 2023. The company has reached the final line up in the Air Conditioning Innovation of the Year category for its New Modular Highline 235 Fan Coil Range.
Passivent’s comprehensive range of Aircool® wall and window ventilators offers solutions across a wide variety of sectors, providing controlled air intake and extract in natural ventilation systems to create healthy internal environments.
Flowcrete, a brand of CPG UK, are pleased to announce a new addition to our screed range, Isocrete Ultimate K-Screed. Used in conjunction with approved sand and cement for semi dry cementitious screeds, Isocrete Ultimate K-Screed is a liquid additive suitable for most commercial applications.
The Sash Window Workshop specialise in traditional, energy efficient timber windows and doors for period property renovations.
Leading building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect is continuing to play its part in creating energy efficient homes of the future by having its reflective membrane technology used as part of an innovative new heated skirting board system by Manchester based manufacturer DiscreteHeat Co. Ltd, maximising the product’s thermal performance.
Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool® collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors and includes a great new addition with a 100% recycled yarn range to give customers a sustainable, durable and easy-to-clean carpet.
Marano Integrated is the latest addition to F.H. Brundle’s stylish aluminium fencing range.
Glidevale Protect, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of external wall breather membranes, welcomes the recent updates to Structural Timber Association’s STA Advice Note 18 which highlight the importance of providing specifiers with trusted, and tested, technical product information.
Established in 1932, Sidey are Scotland’s leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of quality windows, doors & composite fire doors. Our turnkey fenestration solutions achieve energy efficiency, security, durability, and whole-life sustainability.