Code Lead – What the different lead codes mean

Thousands of years after the Romans pioneered lead for all sorts of applications, we still use it as an important architectural metal. In particular, lead is very commonly used in roofs, as waterproofing for joins, gaps, and abutments. This use... View Article

Earth, Wind and Tiles: Roof Tile Vents for You

Roof Tile Vents are an elegant solution to a somewhat tricky problem. The area between the ceiling and a roof in a house with a pitched roof is variously called an attic, loft, or roof void. However, regardless of what... View Article

Step To Fixing a Roofing Leak

A leaking roof is one of the worst nightmares of any homeowner. Water damage to the roof can cause rotting and mould if the leak is not addressed. But there’s no reason to despair, it’s definitely something that you can... View Article

Why You Need a Hedgehog Gutter Brush

The gutter is one of the most important parts of the roof. However, it’s also often one of the most neglected; the hedgehog gutter brush helps give you an edge in that regard. The hedgehog gutter brush is made of... View Article

How Does a Dry Verge Roof Work?

If there’s one thing that every homeowner needs to know about their roofs, it’s the massive advantage that a dry verge solution brings. Most of us pay our roofs little mind, even though a neglected roof can be thousands of... View Article

Marley launches new comprehensive Decking Specification Guide

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting architects and specifiers, Marley has launched its new Decking Specification Guide. Developed to help construction professionals design and specify decking in accordance with the latest regulations, standards and best practice, the comprehensive... View Article

£1.4m new nursery gets underway in Telford

Nursery children and teachers at Redhill Primary School in Telford are set to benefit from a £1.4 million investment as work gets underway by leading construction developers Morris Property to build a new state-of-the-art nursery. The eight-month project will see... View Article

Pocket Living secures permission for new affordable homes in Hackney

Innovative affordable housing developer Pocket Living has secured a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission from Hackney Council for a new residential development on Mandeville Street in Hackney, London. Representing Pocket’s third scheme within the Borough, the seven-storey development will utilise a vacant parcel... View Article

Riverside homes set to regenerate Nuneaton town centre

Plans have been submitted to redevelop a prominent site in Nuneaton town centre with vibrant new homes, workspaces, public green space and improved riverside connections. Multi-disciplinary design practice, rg+p Ltd has developed proposals to regenerate the brownfield urban site, which... View Article

Smart lighting choices to reduce energy bills

As a result of the lifting of the energy price cap on 1st April, energy prices have soared and with a further increase due in the Autumn, not to mention the impact of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, it... View Article

From roof to room, Ubbink have MVHR systems covered!

We offer a complete, ultra-efficient and high performing MVHR portfolio from roof vents to ceiling terminals. New products due in the coming months! Over the last decades the insulation and airtightness of homes has vastly improved, but with this improvement... View Article

Budget conscious? Try this new low surface temperature radiator

Midlands-based safe heating product provider, Contour Heating, has launched a brand-new low surface temperature radiator that is set to provide the housing and wider construction sector with a cost-effective alternative to their current heating products. Covora Lite launches alongside a... View Article

Fire & Smoke – Access Solutions CPD from Profab Access

Join us on Thursday 28th April 2022 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘FIRE & SMOKE – ACCESS SOLUTIONS’, to gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in your building for fire rated... View Article

Optigrun – the green roof experts

How can we help you with your green roof project? With 50 years’ experience, Optigrun is the leading roof greening specialist in Europe. With our green roof solutions and products, dedicated customer service and technical expertise, we strive to make... View Article