We are at the stage now where I need to get rooms ready for plastering, and this means making that massive leap and getting the new windows fitted. We had a bit of a palarva getting quotes from companies and Safestyle were a nightmare. They continuously harassed myself and my wife and when we told them the price, we got and the specification they accused us of lying, and their quote came in at … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
British Gypsum Achieves Industry First Bes 6001 ‘excellent’ Rating
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...]
Catnic Gains Certification For Responsible Sourcing Of Construction Products
Catnic has become the first lintel manufacturer in the UK to acquire the BRE responsible sourcing standard BES6001 for its construction products. The BES6001 standard was published in response to the UK Governments’ increasing focus on sustainable development and will enable construction product manufacturers, such as Catnic, to prove to customers that their products have been made with … [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...]
Knauf Boosts Airless Readymix Plaster Range
In response to market demand and the growing popularity of piston pump spray machines Knauf is introducing an enhanced range of Airless Readymix Plasters that offers an extremely efficient alternative to traditional plasters for finishing walls and ceilings. Every finishing need is met by the four products in the range – Knauf Airless Backing, Knauf Airless DuraDeco, Knauf Airless Finish and the … [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...]
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