Product News

Winter proof your communal heat networks and protect tenants from rocketing energy bills

 

by Helen Näslund, Technical Specification Manager, Evinox Energy Ltd

We are all bracing ourselves for this upcoming…

Simple sprinkler solutions from Encasement

 

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s Versa range provides a cost effective,…

Refurb and maintenance

Stylish bath replacements now possible more quickly

 

There is a backlog in DFG and social landlord funded bathroom adaptations, however, thanks to the introduction of AKW’s new standalone cubicle,…

Interiors

New findings reveal underfloor heating is 93% less carbon intensive than radiators

 

 

Supporting the industry to reach its sustainability goals, WMS underfloor heating has released new findings which reveal…

Four reasons to specify aluminium windows and doors

 

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The Building Envelope

Titon’s Firesafe® Air Brick is the perfect fit for Hayes Village

 


Titon’s FireSafe® Air Brick has recently been installed at the new Hayes Village development in West London.

Hayes…

Improve tenant air quality with SIEGENIA’S AEROTUBE ventilation unit

 

With the topic of air quality gaining in importance for end users and landlords, SIEGENIA’s compact single room heat recovery ventilation…

Tenants in safe and warm hands with Shelforce

 


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Fire, Security and Safety

Trio of new fire rated door sets launched by Promat UK

 


Passive fire protection systems specialist Promat UK has developed two new steel framed glazed door systems and a timber door set to…

Fire, Security and Safety

Wandle Housing Association make proactive switch to aluminium decking across London block

 


The switch to non-combustible construction materials continues to impact housing, with ever-changing regulations leaving property…

Fire, Security and Safety

5 reasons why you’ll love the new Logic2 boiler

 

The new Logic2 range has launched with a range of new features and components that:

1. Make Logic2…

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals and protects exposed pipework

 

When concealing external pipework, building services and other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source…

Refurb and maintenance

Low maintenance benefits on offer thanks to PVC-U solutions

 

Hazel Verschuere, building products director from Deeplas, highlights some of the wide-ranging PVC-U product choices that can deliver…

Refurb and maintenance

Panasonic Aquarea Heat Pumps provide sustainable heating for homes in Cambridgeshire

 

In conjunction with East Cambridgeshire District Council, Palace Green Homes is in the final phase of a new 54-home residential…

A closer look at lightweight metal roofing systems

 


When you’re looking for a roofing solution for social housing – for either new build or replacement roofs – you should take a closer…

The Building Envelope

Fit for the future – Vaillant partnership helps Gasway take green mainstream

 

Amidst growing debate around how we tackle the climate challenge, a unique partnership between Vaillant and Gasway has demonstrated…

Dulux Trade Colour experts brighten lives in Social Housing transformation

 

The Dulux Trade Commercial Colour Services team has been hailed for their expert design support on a council owned social housing…

Refurb and maintenance

Give yourself the feels with Vicaima doors

 

Innovative door design can often be limited to visual perception. In other words, does it turn heads and stand out in its surroundings?  A…

Interiors

Panasonic and Schneider Electric partner to expediate the future of heating

 


With consumer demand for heat pumps at an all-time high, Panasonic has partnered with Drayton by Schneider Electric to offer its…

Lightweight metal roofing systems….What are they?

 


by David Padmore, Sales Director, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing

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