Proposing the Regal range of colours – developed by Knauf for its Presto render range – has enabled Cavanna Homes to work closely with South Hams District Council’s planning department to achieve a pleasing external aesthetic at its Origins development, set in the heart of the Devon village of Dartington. “We’ve worked with Knauf products before and planners in Devon have seen it in use on … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
See the Potential
Mark Rayfield, CEO of Jewson discusses the Department for Work and Pensions See Potential campaign and its relevance to the construction industry. With an estimated 1.65 million people in the UK currently unemployed, it seems absurd that one of the construction industry’s biggest challenges is the lack of skilled men and women available to make up trade workforces. While there are a number of … [Read more...]
British Gypsum to Support Even More Apprentices With Thistle Partnership Expansion
Celebrating its 50th anniversary of delivering industry leading training, British Gypsum has announced that it will further enhance its support for apprentices in the UK by expanding its innovative Thistle Partnership to include an additional six colleges nationally. This takes the total number of colleges involved in the initiative to 75. First established in 2013, the Thistle Partnership sees … [Read more...]
Showroom on Solid Ground
Knauf GIFAfloor raised flooring system has been utilised in Domus Tiles’ newly extended and refurbished London showroom in Battersea, creating a unique space where design meets practicality. Used as a dry screed flooring solution, contractors installed the GIFAfloor system knowing it would save them time whilst delivering Domus with the load bearing solution required to support their very heavy … [Read more...]
External Wall Insulation by Saint-Gobain Weber for Somerset New Build
External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for a contemporary-style new build in a designated conservation area in South West England. The revolutionaryweber.therm XP system has been used on the walls of the property while weber.pral M through-coloured render has been used extensively to long runs of concrete walling. The planning term ‘conservation area’ all too … [Read more...]
Construction Industry Welcomes E-learning To Help Increase Best Practice In Being A Considerate Constructor
Over 3600 courses undertaken so far by construction sites, companies and suppliers registered with Considerate Constructors Scheme The Best Practice Hub - the construction industry’s online platform for sharing best practice - has launched a series of free e-learning courses designed to help raise standards across the industry. Considerate Constructors Scheme-registered construction sites, … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Launches Revolutionary Finishing Products To Reduce Installation Times
British Gypsum is launching two innovative finishing products to revolutionise corner installation. Designed to increase durability and make fixing faster and easier, Gyproc AquaBead and Gyproc EasyFlex Pro support installers in completing projects faster, while greatly reducing call backs due to snagging. Officially launching 1st September, Gyproc AquaBead is a new water-activated adhesive … [Read more...]
NEW K Rend K Pro – A Protective Treatment for Render
Introducing K Pro a water based protective treatment used to provide long term. Enhanced water repellent properties to external render and other masonry surfaces. The benefits include: Enhanced water repellency Helps combat problems associated with water intrusion Enables the substrate to breathe Keeps substrate clean & dry for longer K Pro is available in 25 litre … [Read more...]
Saint-Gobain Weber Launches Tried And Tested Technical Mortars
Saint-Gobain Weber has launched three popular technical mortars which have been reformulated to deliver class-leading performance. weber.tec aquapel crème is designed for the treatment of porous concrete masonry and sand and cement rendered surfaces. It penetrates into the pores of the surface increasing the interfacial surface tension and significantly reduces penetration of water and … [Read more...]
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