Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article

The benefits of thoroughly modern wood-burning stoves

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association highlights the advantages of modern wood-burning stoves and the important role they play in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy. In the evolving landscape of home heating, house builders and developers are increasingly... View Article

Residential ventilation

Vectaire Ltd can design systems ensuring efficient, low energy ventilation and can supply accessories, organise installation, commissioning and maintenance of the products. Schemes can be designed for private and social housing; apartments; student accommodation; care homes; and hotels. WHEREVER good... View Article

Zentia unveils Decoframe – a renaming of the Axiom range

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the renaming of its popular Axiom range of canopies to DecoFrame. This change reflects the company’s commitment to modern design and high acoustic performance, offering customers a... View Article

Which is the best glazed door for your home?

Choosing the right glazed door system for your extension, renovation or self-build can be a real challenge, because every supplier will tell you their doors are the best. For 25 years IDSystems has manufactured, supplied and installed premium aluminium doors... View Article

Haworth Tompkins offices become a living showcase

When architects Haworth Tompkins relocated after over a decade in Kentish Town – the move allowed the studio to combine their main office and nearby satellite office into one new larger space close to the Barbican. The move provided the... View Article

Daring to be different – the Quadro timber loft ladder

The ‘Quadro’ challenges the expectations of the traditional timber loft ladder. It features the latest innovations to provide excellent thermal performance and an airtight seal, combined with attractive styling and a high-quality finish. What is more, the Quadro is made-to-measure,... View Article

Get colourful with Bradite One Can

Working with a client to select an exterior colour scheme involves a number of different considerations. Most importantly, do the colours chosen complement the exterior of the property? How should a painter and decorator select a colour scheme on behalf... View Article

Strand Hardware: FP600 Finger Protection

Strand Hardware’s FP600 offers robust finger protection for high-traffic environments. Designed for facilities like schools, hospital and care homes, the FP600 ensures safety for vulnerable users, including children and the elderly. With durable flame-retardant fabric, the FP600 shields fingers from... View Article