| MAKING MORE SPACE WEEKEND |
Whether it’s to cater for a growing family, a home office or a granny annexe, there are plenty of reasons to need more space; This event brings together the country’s leading home expansion experts to help you unlock the potential in your home. Find out more about extending up, down or sideways as well as getting a full understanding of how your ideas could be affected by planning and building regulations and what would be allowed under your Permitted Development Rights. For more information and to register for your FREE entry please visit www.buildstore.co.uk/
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| CHUBB FIRE SERVICES ALARM TO KEEP UNWANTED DANGERS AT BAY |
Hever Castle is kept safe from the threat of fire thanks to an alarm servicing contract with Chubb Fire. Fire detection and prevention is obviously paramount in such an historically significant property. Jane Garland, Marketing Communications Manager at Chubb Fire said: “Fire can spread incredibly quickly in buildings like Hever Castle due to the amount of timber, so it is imperative that any signs of fire are detected and acted upon very quickly.” More
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| V-ZUG IS BACK! |
V-ZUG, Switzerland’s premium brand of luxury domestic appliances is to embark on a programme of significant growth that will see the brand establish a strong market position in the UK over the next 5 years, the first stage of which is the establishment of a dedicated UK business. V-ZUG Futureline unites the leading functionality with the performance that is at the heart of the brand, with one of the most visually appealing designs on the market. More
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| NEW COMMUNITY SPRINGS UP IN HALIFAX |
Jephson Homes Housing Association has completed the construction of nine new family homes in north Halifax. The homes, in Moffatt Close, were built on the site of a former sheltered scheme which was demolished to make way for the new properties. All of the homes have energy saving measures, such as solar panels, to reduce heating bills. The homes were part-funded by the Homes and Communities Agency in Yorkshire and the Humber. More
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| SPECFLUE TURNS UP THE HEAT |
Specflue has further enhanced its customer appeal and service with the introduction of the revolutionary DPS Heatbank thermal storage system for supplying virtually unlimited mains pressure hot water from just about every type of heat source system at up to 45 litres per minute – and it is suitable for simultaneous connection to wood, gas and oil burners, solar systems, heat pumps and vented and sealed heating methods. The design has an elegant simplicity: it turns cold water into hot. More
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| REGISTERED WATERPROOFING CONTRACTOR SCHEME REDUCES RISK |
Sika has announced its all new Waterproofing Registered Contractor Scheme offering total quality control – from product to service to installation. The main benefit of the Scheme is the minimisation of risk. Not only can clients be sure of excellent standards of materials and workmanship, but both can be guaranteed for a period of ten years through back to back guarantees – Sika guaranteeing materials and the Registered Contractor guaranteeing installation. More
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| MARSHALLS MAKING SENSE OF PERMEABLE PAVING |
With changes to Government legislation, it’s now become vital for every building professional to understand SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Solutions) and focus on well balanced, sustainable driveway design. Marshalls has been leading the way in providing solutions for consumers so they can decide which driveway design is the best solution and remains within the guidelines of the legislation. Make sure you stay ahead of your competitors by understanding the options available and the legislation guidelines. More
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| SHOUT SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT! |
Burton on Trent-based Vortice Ltd is following James Corden and Dizzee Rascal’s lead by embracing England’s World Cup challenge and launching their own summer of sport promotion. The trade promotion supports four energy efficient fans and also an air conditioning unit, perfect for hot balmy days. National Sales Manager Paul Gunner said: “Customers who enter the promotion will receive a Vortice back pack and football set – ideal for getting in practice at home.” More
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1ST AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OPENS
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The first affordable housing development at Western Harbour, Newhaven, has been officially opened marking a major milestone in the regeneration of Edinburgh’s waterfront. Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) welcomed 102 households to a block of new, high-quality and energy efficient properties at Goosander Place at a ceremony with Scottish Housing Minister Alex Neil MSP as guest speaker. The development includes environmentally sustainable and energy efficient features such as a ground source heating system. More
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