Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

2024: Opening the door to INNOVATiON

The brand behind the leading composite door in the new build sector, DoorCo, has set the bar even higher, announcing multiple enhancements to their ORiGINAL composite door in an INNOVATiON Week takeover, that will be coming to market from January.... View Article

HiB introduces the Rubin Mirror: The latest in mirror technology

HiB, a leading innovator in bathroom products, has unveiled the Rubin Mirror, a stunning combination of contemporary design and cutting-edge technology. Setting itself apart with a distinctive design, Rubin blends style and practicality seamlessly. Equipped with state-of-the-art features, the mirror... View Article

Bare beauty with the new Urban Nude kitchen from Keller

Industrial kitchens are often designed in dark tones; yet the new Urban Nude kitchen from Keller introduces light shades such as sea salt, pictured here, from the trendy greige palette.  It also highlights the beauty and versatility of glass units. Various new wood decors... View Article

Aqualisa introduces Lumi+™ electric shower

Striking mirrored design combined with illuminated panel and five-spray handset delivers a luxurious experience from an electric shower Beautiful reflective fascia adds a touch of elegance to any bathroom interior Illuminated light strip displays settings for added convenience Separate temperature and power... View Article

How a Door Becomes a Fire Door: A Technical Guide

Working fire doors are a prerequisite for fire safety, but what differentiates them from regular doors? Kirk Smith of Allegion UK outlines the technical features that form fire rated doors as we know them. Research indicates there may be around... View Article

Rooflight refurbishment: Shedding new light

When approaching the refurbishment of industrial or warehousing units; the rooflights should always be a key priority. While light levels can be increased through maintenance and cleaning; GRP rooflights typically carry a 30-year service life (with some much lower); this... View Article

UltraCare products join Mapei Zero Line

Seven treatments from the UltraCare range have joined Mapei UK’s Zero Line – a range of low environmental impact products. They include six UltraCare surface maintenance products and UltraCare Smooth Silicone. The extended portfolio, which also includes installation and building... View Article

Introducing ROCKWOOL FirePro SP FireStop EN

The latest addition to the FirePro® Range, SP FireStop EN, has launched. FirePro SP FireStop EN is a linear cavity fire stopping product which increases the scope of application available from ROCKWOOL, offering up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation*.... View Article

Meet Biobloc

We’re renaming several of our products, but don’t worry, your favourite ceiling solutions won’t disappear. We’ll be making the same quality suspended ceilings we always have. Due to these changes, the Bioguard family will become Biobloc. Suspended ceiling tiles in... View Article

Stamisol Safe One chosen for supported living apartments

Building membrane specialist, ITP Ltd, has supplied Stamisol Safe One, the UK’s most advanced breather membrane, for a development of supported living apartments in Gateshead. The three-storey building Astell House includes 12 apartments, offices and communal space developed by Home... View Article

Unlocking commercial design potential with sliding door solutions

Operators have an ongoing need to implement flexible design solutions to commercial spaces and sliding doors, with specification support by Häfele, can easily create these multi-purpose spaces. Commercial environments, including retail spaces, offices, as well as hotels, bars and restaurants,... View Article

Knightsbridge Torlan non-corrosive batten passes the acid test

Robust and easy to install, the TorlanComm LED battens from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – answers the need for a non-corrosive, energy efficient and high performance lighting in variety of applications from... View Article