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Königstone has won Best Surface at the first-ever Ideal Home Kitchen Awards. The surface specialist was presented with this prestigious award for the KönigQuartz range. The judges loved the look of the Concrete Fossil worktop in particular, especially the look and texture which... View Article

Bespoke square bay lintels and the award-winning Hi-therm+ lintels from IG Lintels has ensured the character, thermal efficiency and build quality of an exclusive range of new build homes is second to none. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Market Reach... View Article

ARC Building Solutions Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of its new ARC Wired Tile Batten Barrier. Manufactured from wire reinforced rockfibre mineral wool insulation, it has been designed to provide a fire, thermal and acoustic break at the... View Article

Damp and mould is a common problem in many rented homes and flats across the UK. Poor ventilation, lack of insulation, cracked render, rising damp and leaks are some of the main causes and often it’s simple to find the... View Article

Construction sites and vacant buildings are tempting places for thieves, trespassers, vandals, arsonists and children. A perimeter barrier, such as a site hoarding, is seen as the first and most important line of defence in securing a site. The windows, doors... View Article

Timber frame construction brings many benefits to the housebuilding industry, including quicker build times, quieter assembly, fewer deliveries to site, cost savings and a reduction in defects. Underpinning these advantages, Norbord’s engineered wood-based panel products are an integral part of... View Article

Cornerstone Housing, Exeter’s largest independent housing association, is a company that puts housing people first and focuses on quality homes and services. Cornerstone operates a rolling programme of Electrical Inspection Condition Reporting (EICR) and an Electrical Improvement Programme. As part... View Article

Sapphire has risen to the unique design challenges of two new residential towers at Southbank Place in London. Sapphire was commissioned to design, manufacture and supply 128 balconies for the landmark project on the site formerly used for the iconic... View Article

Paint breathability measures how air and water vapour flows through its surface. Older properties were built using materials that were designed to promote this airflow. Using paint with a high level of breathability, with breathable building materials, avoids moisture being... View Article

We’ve just released our sustainability report for 2020 and we’re excited to say that we’re making solid progress. We’ve met or exceeded two of our six interim sustainability goals – two years ahead of schedule! And we’ve made good progress... View Article

Slicedstone mosaic on a roll brings endless design possibilities up-front 100% Waterproof mosaic on a roll Marmox Slicedstone mosaic on a roll offers inspiring solutions for the design and renovation of bathrooms and wetrooms. The mosaics are lined with an... View Article

I would like to buy a hot tap with filtered hot and cold water? I see taps called 3-in-1 and 4-in-1. What is on the market and how do I understand the terms? They all seem to be called smart... View Article

Today’s kitchen needs to work harder and harder as people spend more time in it doing so much more than just cooking! It’s now a sociable, busy, functional room which will be looked at and lived in a lot! So... View Article

It has never been more pertinent to test room integrity, for airtightness. Buildings that are not airtight cannot be properly mechanically... View Article

As the company approaches its 40th anniversary in 2022, Birkdale has announced a branding refresh across its product ranges. By identifying its series of sub-brands as ‘By Birkdale,’ it will enable the company to clearly present its comprehensive suite of... View Article

This month, VEKA plc has unveiled plans to grow usage of recycled material beyond its existing Infinity system. VEKA has been the industry leader in recycling and sustainability throughout its history with the first VEKA recycling plant opening in Germany... View Article

Leading manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products, Setcrete has revealed the top three reasons for flooring installation failures when using floor levelling compounds and adhesives to install textile, resilient or wooden floorcoverings. The number one cause of floor failure is... View Article

Strong sales through distribution of Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System have led the company to introduce an alternative formulation for the mortar element of this innovative 3-part system. Norcros Rock-Tite comprises a Primer, a Mortar and a Brush-In... View Article

A combination of wall and roofing membranes from Glidevale Protect has been specified and installed on a new build social housing scheme built by Countryside Properties PLC, working in partnership with the affordable housing provider, emh group. The Protect TF200®... View Article