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Imperial introduces dual-faced brick

|Date: 15 Aug 2019

Imperial introduces dual-faced brick

The new dual-faced bricks from Imperial Bricks allow for a range of design opportunities in both new-buil ...

The new dual-faced bricks from Imperial Bricks allow for a range of design opportunities in both new-build and major refurbishments. ...

15 Aug 2019
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Use insulation to future-proof buildings

|Date: 08 Jul 2019

Use insulation to future-proof buildings

Simon Storer, Chief Executive of the IMA argues that well-insulated new-build properties will go some way ...

Simon Storer, Chief Executive of the IMA argues that well-insulated new-build properties will go some way to meeting our net zero climate change targets, but only if the insulation offers all-round pe ...

08 Jul 2019
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Building Fabric | Using cement in cold conditions

|Date: 16 Nov 2018

Building Fabric | Using cement in cold conditions

With outside temperatures falling and preparations being made for working in the winter, Dr Bill Price, N ...

With outside temperatures falling and preparations being made for working in the winter, Dr Bill Price, National Technical Commercial Manager from Tarmac’s cement business, offers some advice on worki ...

16 Nov 2018
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Building Fabric | The case for handmade bricks

|Date: 15 Nov 2018

Building Fabric | The case for handmade bricks

Jason Hughes, Managing Director at Imperial Bricks, explains why handmade bricks are a good choice for sm ...

Jason Hughes, Managing Director at Imperial Bricks, explains why handmade bricks are a good choice for smaller developments. It is well documented that there is a housing shortage in the UK. While muc ...

15 Nov 2018
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Roofing | A guide to Tapered Roof Insulation

|Date: 15 Nov 2018

Roofing | A guide to Tapered Roof Insulation

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development at Kingspan Insulation, reveals how tapered ro ...

Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development at Kingspan Insulation, reveals how tapered roof insulation can ensure effective drainage while keeping properties warm. Keeping out the elem ...

15 Nov 2018
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Create design appeal using brick

|Date: 03 Sep 2018

Create design appeal using brick

Kate Royce, Director of Sales for Major Developers at Ibstock Brick explains how brick can be used to bri ...

Kate Royce, Director of Sales for Major Developers at Ibstock Brick explains how brick can be used to bring a sense of individuality to housing projects. ...

03 Sep 2018
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The benefits of thermally broken lintels

|Date: 03 Apr 2018

The benefits of thermally broken lintels

With thermal bridging proving to be the final frontier when it comes to improving a dwelling’s energy eff ...

With thermal bridging proving to be the final frontier when it comes to improving a dwelling’s energy efficiency, Zoe Watson, Group Marketing Manager at Birtley Group, looks at the options available t ...

03 Apr 2018
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Egger extends exposure limit of Protect boards

|Date: 19 Jun 2017

Egger extends exposure limit of Protect boards

New research and rigorous testing of EGGER’s flagship flooring product, EGGER Protect, has shown that the ...

New research and rigorous testing of EGGER’s flagship flooring product, EGGER Protect, has shown that the structural board can remain exposed to the elements for 60 days. ...

19 Jun 2017
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Thermally broken lintels in Fabric First construction

|Date: 02 Mar 2017

Thermally broken lintels in Fabric First construction

Richard Price, Catnic’s Technical Director, answers questions about the importance of steel lintels in th ...

Richard Price, Catnic’s Technical Director, answers questions about the importance of steel lintels in the construction of new homes using ’fabric first’ techniques. ...

02 Mar 2017
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New Eco-Cavity Full Fill from Ecotherm

|Date: 11 Jan 2017

New Eco-Cavity Full Fill from Ecotherm

EcoTherm Insulation launches Eco-Cavity Full Fill. ...

EcoTherm Insulation launches Eco-Cavity Full Fill. ...

11 Jan 2017
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