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With Flow Through Vessels & Mixcal Careflo Plus® TMV Visit altecnic.co.uk for more information How does a Flow Through Expansion Vessel Work? In this blog, we explore in detail the role of a flow through expansion vessel and its role... View Article

Feel the Express Difference

Our showrooms are a key part of the Express Difference. That’s why we spent the first few weeks of 2023 giving all our showrooms the TLC they deserve; upgrading both sites to display our exciting new products in all their... View Article

Zinc, getting the specification and installation right

For over 200 years zinc has been used to protect buildings from the elements in not only an aesthetically attractive fashion but also by providing excellent durability and very limited maintenance. This is true whether thinking about the traditional zinc... View Article

Dulux Trade creates perfect colour palettes for SEND school

Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of two new multi-sensory classrooms at Firwood High School, Woodbridge Academy in Bolton. To ensure a comfortable and inclusive learning environment for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, Dulux Trade drew... View Article

Norcros Rock-Tite is a hit with self-builders

Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System was developed specifically to appeal to self-builders and DIYers, who want an easy-to-use system for installing popular 20mm porcelain tiles externally on patios and terraces. Brett Corcoran of TC Fencing & Landscaping, who... View Article

F.H. Brundle’s new tilt adjustable stand-off adaptor

The soaring popularity of glass balustrades has seen F.H. Brundle supply a growing range of outstanding balustrade products, suitable for a huge array of different projects and properties, as well as budgets. Now our Pro-Railing® range of solid glass stand-off... View Article

Not all garage doors are the same

Often overlooked, the garage is an important part of your home so when choosing a new garage door it’s important to select a door that is suitable for the space available and provides the flexibility to use your garage as... View Article

EWI fire testing CPD launched for architects and specifiers

A new CPD has been launched to help architects and specifiers improve their understanding of the fire safety considerations that must be made when specifying External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems. The Reaction to Fire – Everything You Need to Consider When Choosing Façade... View Article

How is CaberMDF manufactured?

Panel specialist, West Fraser, trading as Norbord, has produced a 90-second video demonstrating the CaberMDF manufacturing process at the company’s Cowie plant in Scotland. The video can be watched on West Fraser’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am_BCnWAqBQ The clip outlines the... View Article

How is CaberFloor made?

In a short video launched by West Fraser, trading as Norbord, the panel product specialist demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the huge Cowie facility near Stirling, Scotland. The video is available on West Fraser’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yfo8ZyfBRg... View Article

Building Matters Podcast Launched: Shaping The Future Of Construction

Lignacite’s expert panel picks apart the thorniest challenges facing the construction industry and discusses the foundations for change in the new Building Matters podcast. Bringing together forward-thinking minds from leading architectural practices and Lignacite’s own team, this new podcast gives... View Article

For sustainable PVC products, look for the VinylPlus® Product Label

The VinylPlus® Product Label is a guiding tool making it easy for public and private buyers looking to select PVC products with the best sustainability profile. The VinylPlus® Product Label is a well-recognised Europe-wide sustainability certification scheme for PVC products in building and construction... View Article