Odourless Kemperol liquid waterproofing and roofing goes on show

Liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, will be showcasing its comprehensive range of BBA-certified Kemperol liquid roofing and waterproofing systems on stand N1300 at this year's Facilities Show (16-18 June 2015), along with its Stratex warm roof system. The only cost effective, solvent-free and completely odourless cold liquid applied waterproofing system available in the UK, Kemperol 2K-PUR will take centre stage...

Pop Up Power Supplies® specified at Covent Garden

Pop Up Power Supplies® recently supplied six retractable service power units for installation in the Piazza at Covent Garden. The 450kg units are buried out of site beneath the famous cobbled piazza and are raised out of the ground when required by a turning handle. When not in use the units do not impact on the historic appearance of the Piazza as they are barely noticeable. Covent Garden Technical Services Team needed a power solution for temporary stalls and events that are put on throughout the year...

Rainscreen cladding offers designers and specifiers a wealth of options in new build and renovation projects

Rainscreen cladding offers designers and specifiers a wealth of options in new build and renovation projects, residential and non-residential, bringing practical and aesthetic advantages to small structures and high-rise buildings alike. There are a number of specification drivers to consider ensuring the safety and comfort of those within the building, covering thermal, acoustic but arguably most importantly, fire performance...

New Urbanone brand will offer bespoke hard landscaping products' package

Two of the UK's best names in urban landscaping products have come together to offer an integrated package combining innovative concrete products and stylish street furniture under a new brand called URBANONE. Acheson & Glover (A&G) and Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) have announced plans to offer a bespoke combined package of services to the professional and landscape design sectors...

What a Transformation!

A housing regeneration scheme, which has transformed homes beyond recognition, has used EWI systems from Wetherby to help complete the incredible makeover. Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) has undertaken a £1.8m project to improve the internal and external appearance of five three storey blocks of flats in Warrington, Cheshire. The scope of the works included new windows and doors, new roofs, solar PV, external wall insulation, new heating systems, new ventilation systems, additional parking and communal area upgrades...

Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection is constantly being reviewed to improve tenant safety in social housing and prevent the spread of fire. Most of the common fire pathways have been identified and closed off (e.g. firedoors, pipe collars etc). Other routes for fire to spread are now being discovered, such as meter boxes mounted within the internal walls. Back in November 2012 Ritherdon carried out fire testing at Chiltern International Ltd., which is now known as BM Trada. The FireSeal and fire rated Meter Box were tested...

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