LIFE ON THE FARM IS A BREEZE
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For farmhouse owners Ann and John Foggin, being able to open the windows is a breath of fresh air. Ventrolla North East was instructed to restore the windows at the five-star bed and breakfast accommodation on Tower Tosson Farm in Rothbury, Northumberland. The couple struggled to open the windows in the guest bedrooms as many of the sash windows had been stuck shut with layers of paint. John said: “Having the windows renovated has made such a difference.” More Website
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CPD SEMINARS: FLAT ROOF REPAIRS
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Cold liquid waterproofing manufacturers, Kemper System, have refreshed the content of their RIBA-approved CPD seminars following feedback from a panel of architects and specifers. These now include the latest developments in waterproofing technology, methods available for waterproofing new roofs and repairs - with the pros and cons of each - and guidance on avoiding the most common causes of failure at the design stage, as well as on site. For further information call 01925 445532 or mail peterroberts@kempersystem.co.uk More Website
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NEW DEAL SEES MICROBAN TECHNOLOGY USED BY PANARIAGROUP FOR TILE PRODUCTS
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A new deal with Italian Ceramics giant Panariagroup will see antibacterial technology from Microban used on its tile product ranges in five different European countries. The patent pending Microban technology being used by Panariagroup is called 3G Silver™ technology. This is built into the tile glaze during manufacture and so cannot wear off or wash away. On untreated surfaces, bacteria can double in number in 20 minutes but Microban disrupts their functioning, preventing the build up of colony formations. More Website
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NEW FLOOR FOR A NEW TERM AT LIGHTMOOR PRIMARY
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When Lightmoor Village Primary School opened its doors for the very first time this term, excited pupils walked, ran and skipped along to join new classmates. Thanks to the installation of Altro’s safety flooring, there weren’t any slips or trips on the way. Commercial Flooring installed the floor at Lightmoor and Brian Wells, Contract Manager, said: “We’ve installed hundreds of metres of Altro’s products over the years and as ever the installation went very well.” More Website
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STO SUPPORTS A GRAND DESIGN
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Channel 4s recent Grand Design (screened 22 September) featured the first house in England to be certified to Passivhaus standard, made possible by the extensive use of StoTherm Classic external wall insulation system. Architect Helen Seymour Smith set out to build a Passivhaus but, finding there was very little information on the principles in the UK, worked with Sto’s technical team and visited Sto in Germany to get comprehensive information on how the principles can be put into practice. More Website
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CONCRETE RENOVATION - GET UP-TO-DATE ....
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A brand new CD-ROM containing audio-visual programmes and advice notes, describing and illustrating the essential considerations needed for resolving the problems of ailing concrete, has just been introduced by the CRA. Request your FREE-OF-CHARGE copy (or memory stick) now by emailing: publications@cra.org.uk Concrete repair work demands specialist know-how and technical capability. All full CRA members must demonstrate a proven track record, proven capability, compliance with the CRA codes of practice, its training scheme and BS EN 9000. More Website
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ICYNENE SOFT FOAM INSULATION
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Icynene invented water blown soft foam insulation which offers dramatic energy savings, better indoor air quality and reductions in CO2 emissions, Icynene has participated in over 200,000 environmentally friendly buildings throughout the world. Applied as a liquid, it expands in seconds to fill every crack and crevice while remaining flexible so that the building envelope seal remains intact over time. Icynene is also extremely popular with designers as it enables them to explore geometry and space without compromising performance.
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CLIP ON, SWITCH ON, SAY GOODBYE TO LIMESCALE
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The Hydropath HS38 is the domestic model designed for the average sized house of up to three/four bathrooms. The HS38 fits pipe work of up to 38mm outside diameter, is fitted to the cold feed of the heating source, and like all our product range, the red light shows that the unit is working 24 hours a day. The HS38 is fitted as an OEM for boiler manufacturers and companies throughout the world.
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TROX CHILLED BEAMS EXCEL
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Trox active multi-service chilled beams with architect-inspired design elements, and a host of special features for energy efficiency and occupier comfort, have been installed in one the ‘greenest’ commercial buildings in Wales. 3 Assembly Square, Cardiff Waterside is a flagship office building in the prestigious Cardiff Waterfront development. A lighting management system, including PIR sensors, is incorporated into the chilled beams to optimise energy consumption by adjusting lighting in line with room occupancy and levels of natural sunlight.
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