Choosing a flooring contractor

Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision for housing providers with the potential to significantly impact the overall success of a construction or renovation project. From the quality and range of products to buying power, stock levels, compliance,... View Article

Schluter®-Systems ready for any sticky situation

It is widely known that uncoupling membranes have become popular among installers in aiming to provide their customers with durable and stable flooring solutions but recent advancements in product development are simplifying the installation process and solving problems which have led to countless call-backs in... View Article

Harness the power of creative lighting with Schluter®-Systems

Schlüter-Systems is well known as the expert in enabling the design and installation of long-lasting, creative bathrooms and bathrooms with portfolios of intelligent products and systems. The collection of lighting systems, which incorporate advanced control and luminaire technology, offers almost unlimited... View Article

Haddonstone raises the bar on balustrades

If you go to any formal gardens, park, stately home or other historic property and spot a balustrade there is every possibility you are seeing something manufactured and custom made under the watchful eye of a cast stone specialist such... View Article

Altro distils style and performance at English Spirit

English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of house in their new visitor centre café, shop and viewing area for the working distillery. The small batch distillery, which produces some of the UK’s... View Article

Heating up refurbishments

Chris McQuade of F. Ball advises on retrofitting underfloor heating, focusing on the unique considerations for choosing and installing floorcoverings to boost comfort, energy efficiency, and property value. The application of a floor smoothing compound is a recommended step as... View Article

West Fraser launches greenest flooring yet

Manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser, has introduced the new and even more environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco to its extensive range of boards, aimed at providing the construction industry with a sustainable solution for creating high specification, weather-resistant flooring. With all the... View Article

Perfect harmony with OSB and concrete

It may seem an unusual partnership – aren’t the really fab ones a weeny bit unusual after all? – but SterlingOSB Zero and concrete are a match made in heaven. Yes, sometimes the industries bicker, but let’s see how they can live together... View Article

Flushing Non-Flushable Items – The Impact on Infrastructure

As architects, builders, and property developers, understanding the implications of flushing non-flushable items is crucial for sustainable design and construction. Flushing inappropriate products can lead to severe consequences for our sewer systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and septic systems, ultimately impacting... View Article

Passivhaus proves low carbon building is possible

Conceived more than three decades ago in Germany, the Passivhaus standard has shown what is possible when creatinghealthy, comfortable and low-energy buildings. There are now thousands of certified Passivhaus projects worldwide, ranging from homes and schools to commercial and healthcare buildings –... View Article

Get the perfect airtight finish with PipeSnug

Perfect Airtight Finish Every Time. The only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. PipeSnugs are quicker, cost effective and cleaner than any other method of sealing a hole where a pipe exits the wall. Colours: Black, Grey & White Sizes: 32mm, 40mm... View Article