Internorm takes sustainability further
At this year’s Ecobuild, Internorm will be offering to its visitors a range of Passivhaus and low energy windows and doors. Visitors should also look out for the company’s range of new products which will be launched at the show.
Domestic boiler manager gets highly commended
Marshall-Tufflex is celebrating after its domestic boiler manager was highly commended in the Electrical Industry Awards 2013 (Energy and Carbon Saving category) and shortlisted in the House Beautiful Awards 2013 (Best Eco Product category).
Makita lends a helping hand
More than one-hundred 14-year-old pupils and staff at the Burlington Danes Academy at White City, West London, have volunteered to be involved in a project to build a fully-functioning timber frame house on the academy’s grounds.
Marmox Themoblock supports perimeter energy saving
The issue of heat loss at the perimeter floor/wall junction, as well as other cold bridges around the building envelope can be “successfully addressed” through the use of Thermoblock, manufactured by Marmox (UK).
Local MP opens Oregon's new factory
In November, Michael Moore, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, declared Oregon Timber Frame’s new 18, 000 sq ft factory in Selkirk officially open.
Vicaima chosen for major regeneration programme
Vicaima has been chosen by Rydon Construction to supply a total of 520 doors to phase three of a £130 million regeneration scheme at Packington Estate, Islington, London. This eight year, six-phase programme will replace 538 flats with 791 mixed tenure houses and flats. Rydon is working in partnership with housing association The Hyde Group, to deliver the project.
A lifetime guarantee from EGGER
Experience shows that when the right products come together they can create a powerful combination that has the potential to offer housebuilders benefits including saving time and money on their projects, says manufacturer of wood based panels EGGER.
Build your own cellar with Spiral Cellars
Since the development of the Spiral Cellar more than 30 years ago, wine cellars have become a reality for more than 3,000 people, according to wine storage specialist Spiral Cellars.
Mira's Calibre offers thin stuff
The Mira Calibre, according to its manufacturer Mira Showers, is not only the thinnest vertical valve on the market but also showcases Mira Showers’ engineering excellence as it achieves its elegant profile by integrating a 25mm mixer valve within the vertical riser rail.
So much more than just glass
Creator of bespoke glass solutions for architects, specifiers and interior designers, Gx Glass has launched a new website, www.gxglass.com, which brings alive the beauty of glass, it says.
