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Swish supply low maintenance peace of mind for retired homeowners

PVC-U roofline products, cladding and Tudor board from Swish Building Products have been used to complete Wellington Court, a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development. Located on Waterloo Road in Epsom, the new build complex comprises of 32 one and two bedroom apartments. Swish Building Products exceeded the demands of the specification, to construct a low maintenance, high performance exterior, supplying proven and appropriate products...

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Beating the brick shortage

Joe Ragdale, technical manager for Wetherby Building Systems, discusses the alternative construction techniques and materials house builders might consider using to combat the brick shortage. The UK construction industry is suffering from a widely reported brick shortage, threatening to cause delays to the recovering housing market. Traditional brick build is still the most popular among housing developers, but as they come under pressure to meet government targets for new homes, it poses a serious question. Do they need to be considering alternative...

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Sika proves perfect choice for tower block makeover

The Neston Gardens tower block in Birkenhead was in need of major refurbishment to bring its ageing interior and exterior up to modern standards and improve the quality of life for hundreds of residents. With the concrete structure showing signs of deterioration, Sika supplied a complete repair and protection solution that would help to restore and preserve the building's aesthetics and performance standards for years to come. With more than 12,000 properties across the North West, housing association Magenta Living started a £32 million improvement programme...

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Rod Glen joins Mark Kelly in Glasgow to cater for growth at Metrotile

Area sales manager Rod Glen has joined lightweight steel roofing firm Metrotile UK, with the aim of helping to continue the company's 30 per cent growth from 2014 into 2015. More than half of Metrotile UK's growth last year, 18.3 per cent in all, came in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England, under the eye of Glasgow-based regional director Mark Kelly. Mr Kelly's performance contributed to sales of 1.16 million tiles nationally by the end of last year, with record turnover figures of £7.1 million with forecasted nett profits of £679,000...

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Free solar thermal CPD webinar

Correctly designing and sizing a solar thermal system for residential applications can be a tricky job if you don't have the in-depth knowledge and understanding of this technology. To help you, Kingspan Solar and CDP Consulting are offering a free CIBSE approved CPD webinar on solar thermal technology design and applications. Kingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Environmental Ltd, is a leading UK manufacturer of solar thermal systems including flat plate panels and hugely acclaimed Thermomax evacuated tubes. The company also offers Varisol, world's first modular collector with no rigid manifold for total flexibility in design...

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GEC Anderson 'Series A' Sinks Steal The Show

Series A sinks from GEC Anderson, the stainless steel specialists, are now available individually. Series A sinks are available in an unrivalled range of standard sizes and are suitable for all installation types, including for inset, undermount and flushmount fixing. Their distinctive 15mm corner radius and 20mm flat flange provides a neat and contemporary appearance whilst ensuring they are easy to clean and maintain. This makes them ideal for all situations where high quality and practical sinks are required. There are eight single sizes, ranging from 180mm to 700mm...

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