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Handy Vandex kit delivers simple tanking solution
Innovation

Handy Vandex Kit Delivers Simple Tanking Solution

From tanking a basement to waterproofing a water feature, the Vandex Cemelast 100 Tanking Kit from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – delivers a convenient, accessible solution that is simple and swift to apply. Developed especially for concrete and masonry,

Saint-gobain Weber Ewi Gives “lift-off” To Airey House Rebuilds
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Saint-gobain Weber Ewi Gives “lift-off” To Airey House Rebuilds

Airey houses in West Norfolk are being restructured and clad with External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber to improve their thermal performance and aesthetics.  The properties are owned by Freebridge Community Housing who own and manage almost 7,000 homes in the region. Freebridge runs a well planned maintenance strategy and for

KD1404MS King Edwards School Mansfield
Knauf

Knauf Adds Speed To Modular Mansfield Schools

Spray-applied Airless Plaster and GIFAfloor dry screed flooring from Knauf has enabled Central Site Accommodation, a modular building manufacturer and contractor based in Coventry, to speed up production and construction on a schools extensions programme in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The contractor has already used the products on two extensions to the

Safeguard delivers depth in basement expertise
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Safeguard Delivers Depth In Basement Expertise

Making use of cellars and basements beneath properties is proving an increasingly popular way of gaining extra room, not least as it can boost usable space by up to 50% with minimal interference from planning or any change to facades. Whether new build or existing, basements present particular technical and

SPEEDSKIM SF
Innovation

Breaking News – The New Speedskim SF™ Is Finally Here!

After comprehensive testing in the field, and much anticipation in the market place the Speedskim SF™ is now available! About the New Speedskim SF™ The New Speedskim SF™ is a completely new concept in plastering finishing. With all the attributes of the existing ST blade in terms of its flexibility

ON YOUR LEVEL’ WITH SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER FLOORING SYSTEMS
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ON YOUR LEVEL’ WITH SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER FLOORING SYSTEMS

Saint-Gobain Weber have introduced a new product guide that details a full range of innovative flooring screeds for commercial, industrial, design and marine applications.  These easy to use products have rapid drying attributes that allow easy access for other trades in the shortest possible time.  Weber flooring products are the

British Gypsum

British Gypsum Extends Activair Technology Into Purefinish Plaster

Leading plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has extended its ACTIVair technology range with the launch of Thistle PureFinish, a high-quality skim finish, which is designed to improve indoor air quality. Thistle PureFinish is the first British Gypsum plaster to incorporate the innovative ACTIVair technology, which absorbs volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and

British Gypsum Diver of the Year (1)
British Gypsum

British Gypsum Puts Pedal To The Metal In Search For Driver Of The Year

British Gypsum, UK leader in plaster and drylining solutions, will be hosting the 2014 Saint-Gobain Driver of the Year and Transport Team of the Year competition, which recognises sustainability efforts in the transport industry and the importance of ongoing professional development for drivers. Launched in 2013 by British Gypsum, as

British Gypsum Mine Tour
British Gypsum

The British Gypsum Mine Tour

It has been over two years since British Gypsum and The Plasterers Forum® have been down the mine and seen the factory, and so we have both been working on getting this trip arranged, and it has been somewhat of a challenge. Two years ago, The Plasterers Forum® was a

Knauf

Knauf Comfortboard benefits hi-tech EcoHouse

Comfortboard, the revolutionary energy-saving plasterboard developed by Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building systems – is now being tested at Nottingham University as part of the Mark Group EcoHouse, a world-leading showcase of energy efficiency and innovation. Knauf Comfortboard incorporates Micronal phase change material (PCM) developed by

Akzonobel Makes Unprecedented Investment In Trade Brands
Akzonobel

Akzonobel Makes Unprecedented Investment In Trade Brands

AkzoNobel has announced a record investment in its trade paint brands, as part of its commitment to reinvigorating the painting and decorating industry. The £12m investment will include a striking new appearance for Dulux Trade, including new look metal packaging, and a series of product and service innovations to drive

Two-coat Plaster Provides Durable Solution For Peabody
British Gypsum

Two-coat Plaster Provides Durable Solution For Peabody

British Gypsum plaster has been used as part of a new £11 million, seven-storey affordable housing development in Bethnal Green, London. The building, which is owned by Peabody Trust and consists of 67 contemporary apartments and houses, required a highly durable plaster solution that also helps meet key sustainability requirements.

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