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Hush Acoustics: Hard wood flooring replaces carpet in apartmen

Hush Acoustics: Hard wood flooring replaces carpet in apartment A 4 month refurbishment project has been completed by Hush Acoustics in a block of apartments in Kensington, London. The client wanted to replace their existing carpet with a more modern timber flooring in the apartment but the lease dictated that a change in floor finish […]

Where do you find practical hands-on information on the latest timber processes, technologies and specialist products?

Where do you find practical hands-on information on the latest timber processes, technologies and specialist products? At Timber Expo of course, – the UK’s only dedicated event for the timber industry! By attending the exclusive Toolbox Talks programme of FREE workshops – delegates will be brought bang up-to-date with the latest technologies and innovations from […]

Kladfix supports student housing with its KX01 fittings

Kladfix supports student housing with its KX01 fittings Kladfix, the rainscreen cladding support system specialist has supplied KX01 fittings for a new development on Sefton Street, Liverpool. The £15 million student accommodation consists of 135 new halls for the University of Liverpool and is situated in the heart of the city centre, overlooking the Queen’s […]

National House Building Council partners with the Build Show

National House Building Council partners with the Build Show As the housing boom continues to strengthen the UK’s economy, the Build Show is pleased to announce that the National House Building Council (NHBC) has joined as an exhibition partner, lending its considerable industry prowess to the show’s line up. The move comes at a particularly […]

Solar windows completes window replacement project for Wales and West housing

Solar Windows completes window replacement project for Wales and West housing Leading commercial fabricator Solar Windows has just completed a large scale project for Wales & West Housing (WWH) under a framework agreement which represents the latest phase in a successful twelve year association between the two organisations. Originally ‘partnered’ together in 2002, Solar Windows […]

BM TRADA to stream live fire door test

BM TRADA to stream live fire door test BM TRADA will be streaming a live fire door test on-line on 15 September, offering viewers an opportunity to see for themselves the crucial role played by fire doors in saving lives and property. The 30-min fire resistance test will be streamed live from BM TRADA’s testing […]

Makita introduce tool-less blade change version of popular multi-tool

Makita introduce tool-less blade change version of popular multi-tool Lever lock for rapid tool change Total oscillation angle 3.2°, 20,000opm Ergonomic barrel grip The latest version of the popular Makita multi-tool, the new DTM51ZJX7, features a tool-less method of installing and removing the many varieties of tools and blades used on this ambidextrous machine. Instead […]

Sika Sarnafil specified for Donyngs leisure centre, Redhill

Sika Sarnafil specified for Donyngs leisure centre, Redhill A Sika Sarnafil waterproofing roofing system has proved to be the perfect fit for The Donyngs Leisure Centre, Redhill following a major £4.1 million upgrade and refurbishment. The re-roofing project was initially to be completed in two phases but the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council was able […]