Norbord lands major flooring contract for Freedom Homes
Norbord is supplying around 20,000 of its P5 Caber floor tongue-and-groove flooring panels for installation in one of Scotland’s biggest housebuilding schemes.
Mumford and Wood's U-values ahead of their time
Timber windows and doors by Mumford & Wood – manufacturer of bespoke, traditional and contemporary styled fenestration products - meet and surpass the recommended requirements of the new Part L Building Regulations, according to the company. The changes will be implemented on April 6.
Bamboo - a different type of building material
When thinking about building materials, bamboo is probably not the first option that comes to mind, says Moso Bamboo Surfaces. But, it says, bamboo outperforms many of the more conventional finishes in a number of key areas.
Weber.rend OCR cuts application time at Poundbury
Saint-Gobain Weber’s weber.rend OCR one-coat base render has been specified by main contractor C G Fry & Son in the construction of new properties at Poundbury, The Prince of Wales’ development in Dorchester.
Encon pushes customer service forward with new academy
The interface between specialist distributors and manufacturers and installers of insulation and interior building products, has been taken to a “new level” with the launch of a training academy by the Encon Group.
More than a match
Just occasionally, according to door manufacturer Premdor, a manufacturer launches anew product that “not only creates a stir in the market place, but catches the attention of merchants and distributors, generating immediate interest from trade fixers, who recognise the huge potential of the product”.
Sandtoft expands New Generation range
Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand, has announced the expansion of its New Generation range. The company says that the range has an interlocking finish and flexibility, as well as being available in a variety of colours.
Permadoor opens the door to opportunity
Ecobuild 2014 will see Permadoor showcase its range of specialist doors for the first time. To mark its 25th anniversary, the original composite door company will feature its more diverse product offering on stand N1110/11; from shed and outhouse doors to meter cabinet doors. Its fire door range, which it says has become increasingly popular, will also form part of the display.
A Proctor Group exhibts Roofshield
The A Proctor Group will exhibit Roofshield at the Ecobuild exhibition within the NFRC stand N440/41.
Live BIM advice with Alutec
Giving specifiers an insight into its new digital offering, Alutec will be hosting a series of presentations from Bimstore on its stand (S1711) at this year’s Ecobuild. The sessions will take place at 11am – 11.30am and 2pm – 2.30pm on the first and second days of the show (Tuesday March 4 and Wednesday 5), and will enable visitors to find out more about Alutec’s BIM (Building Information Modelling) offering.
