Product Articles

When it comes to waterproofing a bathroom there are two main methods for existing backgrounds: liquid-applied systems or sheet membranes. Here Schlüter-Systems breaks down key differences between them and outlines three reasons for using a sheet membrane. Bathrooms are exposed... View Article

As the UK’s leading manufacturer of timber-based panel products, West Fraser is pleased to announce that the company’s continued investment in apprenticeships, as well as wider staff development training, has seen one recruit successfully complete his modern apprenticeship; achieving the technically rigorous ‘Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship... View Article

In 2021, Keller Kitchens and parent, DKG, joined forces with farmers’ organisation, ZLTO, and two carbon farmers near to the Group’s Bergen op Zoom factory with the aim of capturing CO2 from the atmosphere which is then processed naturally and stored into farm land... View Article

An architect’s home near Dundee is seeing the benefits of its new roof underlay – even though the reroofing hasn’t finished yet. Neil Simpson, a Partner at Wellwood Leslie Architects, is fitting the Proctor Air® himself while renovating the roof... View Article

Leading building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect will be hosting a demonstration on best practice in cavity tray installation at the NHBC’s BEYOND ‘25 LIVE event in Coventry this March. Glidevale Protect’s practical session will be held on the Skills and Demo Stage at... View Article

A new service initiative to serve urban areas and to lower the company’s carbon footprint Quooker Walking Technicians will operate solely around major UK cities from 2025 Leading the sector with the introduction of the first on-foot technician service for... View Article

Supplying and installing nationwide with an extensive product portfolio of floorcoverings, blinds, curtains and furnishings, backed by a commitment to provide exceptional customer service through a unique regional network. Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision for developers... View Article

Aluminium Day, the dedicated social media event hosted by aluminium window, door and curtain walling manufacture Senior Architectural Systems, will return once more on Thursday 13th March 2025 and this year’s focus is all about chemistry! As well as celebrating the unique properties of... View Article

Showersave has sponsored and participated in a recent Building Insights LIVE roundtable on ‘Water & Energy Saving Innovations in New Build Housing’, focusing on energy-saving solutions to meet the Future Homes Standard and recent updates to Parts L and G... View Article

With the UK government targeting 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, housebuilders are looking for reliable partners to meet evolving regulations and market demands. Keylite Roof Windows is poised to support this growth with innovative solutions designed... View Article

Paul Rowles Kitchens is pleased to announce that they will now be rolling out the same tailored service normally reserved for retail customers to Trade customers nationwide. This comes following several years of successful kitchen and white goods supply to... View Article

With over 130 years’ experience, Carlton has fine-tuned the production of a broad spectrum of high-quality, durable bricks from its manufacturing base in Yorkshire. Carlton boasts the ability to manufacture monotone colour blends in rustic, dragwire, smooth and sand faced... View Article

The recent introduction of Part O of Building Regulations has designers searching for solutions to achieve the requirements for ventilation, and many are turning to inward opening windows. But is this the only solution? Not necessarily. Inward opening provides the... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such as flooring, roofing and offsite cassette or timber frame manufacturing; for practical and economic reasons.... View Article

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The 1040 door handle has joined the steel window fittings existing range (850, 860 and 870 styles) and... View Article

The UK government classified formaldehyde as a carcinogen in 2016, prompting industry to observe restrictions on its use, and West Fraser is one company that has gone above and beyond to reduce the chemical compound’s impact on the built environment and building... View Article

Meadfleet Open Space Management were delighted to be invited to contribute to a recent Natural England blog, exploring the impact of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) one year since it’s introduction.  The article explores best practice and the challenges of implementation... View Article

On the back of announcing the news that Frameclad has gained BOPAS Accreditation for the seventh consecutive year, the management team has launched a new Residential Solutions brochure. Joint Managing Director, Nik Teagle said: “Safety, strength, speed and affordability are... View Article

Astraseal are specialist fabricators of premium uPVC and aluminium glazing systems. Operating from three manufacturing sites, totalling 110,000 square feet, their comprehensive and premium quality selection of products allows them to meet the fenestration needs of any project. Astraseal have... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is pleased to announce the launch the KERDI-BOARD-WS, a vanity unit set for free-standing mixer taps. The KERDI-BOARD-WS is designed for specifiers, installers, and end users in the bathroom industry, is a variant of the popular KERDI-BOARD-W and is not... View Article