THERMAL MOVEMENT CRACKING OVERCOME AT CHURCH EXTENSION
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A large single storey extension at St John’s Church, Boxmoor, Hertfordshire, had extensive cracking on all elevations following thermal and moisture related shrinkage of the external ‘stone effect’ concrete blocks. To restore structural integrity the Helibeam System, from Helifix Ltd, was installed on all external walls. Stainless steel HeliBar were bonded into channelled-out mortar beds, drilled behind the buttresses, bent around corners and returned into the reveals where possible, to provide a rapid cost-effective solution.
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DESIGNING THE HOME FOR FUTURE HEALTHCARE
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With pressure on current UK housing stock and a shortage of homes available for an ageing population there is much demand for affordable housing that caters for the needs of the elderly and less able. Find out how living spaces are being designed and built to be adaptable to changing health and physical needs at Alvolution’s Designing the Home for Future Healthcare conference on Tuesday 5th April at the NEC. Book now!
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BISON MANUFACTURING LTD SECURES CONTRACT TO SUPPLY PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS TO NEW CARE HOME
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A state-of-the-art care home proposed for the Alloa Park development is to benefit from Bison precast products after surveyor, Kenny Thomson of Marshall Construction Ltd, placed a significant order with the leading precast manufacturer. The order for 150mm and 200mm deep hollowcore floor units, and precast concrete stairs and landings was placed after design support provided by Bison at pre-tender stage ensured suitability and quality of product.
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BEAUMONT FOREST PRODUCTS
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The A. Proctor Group is pleased to announce a new partnership with Beaumont Forest Products. Beaumont Forest Products is a leading timber merchant serving the South East of England through three branches. With over twenty years’ experience as timber specialists, they are keen to develop the relationship between the two companies. This means that Beaumont Forest Products will now be stocking thermal laminates, acoustic floor and wall systems, and high specification membranes such as Roofshield. More Website
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PROMAT LAUNCHES NEW GUIDE FOR SWIMMING POOL ENVIRONMENTS
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Promat has launched a guide to moisture resistant ceiling and wall lining systems specifically for use in swimming pool and other high humidity environments. The Promat system can be used to form a seamless ceiling and wall lining and incorporates Promat MASTERBOARD® moisture resistant calcium silicate board, a corrosion resistant metal support structure and a Steridex® protective coating. The new guide to swimming pool applications is available to download
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REMMERS WOOD COATINGS – NOW IN THE UK
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Remmers, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of specialised building, repair and protection products for the construction industry have launched their top quality exterior joinery coatings in the UK. Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance giving a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee. Brian Priestley – National Sales Manager UK says “The Induline Exterior products are of the highest quality and can be easily applied in all manual or automated processes”. Download Wood Protection Brochures
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THE NATIONAL CHIMNEY ACADEMY IS NOW OPEN!
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Specflue, providers of stove and flue products have opened Britain’s biggest, dedicated HETAS training facility at their head office in Sudbury, Suffolk. The centre will provide those wishing to become HETAS engineers with the appropriate qualifications and installation techniques to safely install wood burning stoves, fit flue systems and carry out appropriate maintenance. The training centre features a stunning new class room area for theory and written examinations and an example hall.
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STANNAH – ENCOURAGING CONTINENTAL CAFÉ CULTURE IN CAMBRIDGE
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When it comes to classy cakes, it takes a Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift to help continental café culture-vultures sample all the scrumptious contents of Patisserie Valerie in Cambridge city centre. With a total travel of 2735mm, the hydraulic Midilift SL provides access over three storeys for mobility compromised individuals, from goods-laden staff to pushchair-pushing or wheelchair-using customers. Fully glazed on three sides to complement the light, airy stairwell in which it operates.
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HAMILTON EXPANDS ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY RANGE
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Having successfully launched a range of stylish door handles, Perfect Partners, in 2009, decorative electrical wiring accessories and lighting control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat has announced that it is expanding its architectural ironmongery range. It is now able to offer the entire design-led product catalogue from Tupai of Portugal, which includes a wide selection of interior and exteriors door handles, furniture hardware, locks and latches, hinges, mailboxes and other accessories such as bathroom fittings.
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