The first zinc roof was installed in 1809 on a relatively traditional church in Liege which is now part of modern day Belgium thus making zinc roofing older than Belgium! Since then, zinc has been used on an incredibly wide... View Article

Bi-fold doors remain high on the priority list for homeowners due to their ability to maximise natural light in a home and create a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors. Origin’s award-winning bi-fold door systems (OB-49 and OB-72) are... View Article

Get clear and verified technical data from Glidevale Protect When you’re specifying building materials, transparency and trust in your supply chain counts. Whether it’s construction and roofing membranes, ventilation or damp proofing solutions, reliance on technical data is key. For... View Article

Make your next project stand out from the crowd with VELFAC composite glazing: Distinctive frames combine durable external aluminium with natural inner pine Ultimate design flexibility – identical sightlines across all units, fixed or opening, double or triple glazed Triple glazing... View Article

The construction industry cannot minimise its way out of the climate crisis. There is a need for buildings with a low carbon footprint – and for healthy, durable materials which can create value in new cycles. Troldtekt A/S has interviewed... View Article

Leakage and domestic consumption are the two primary strands of water conservation in the UK. Reduce leaks, Design out joints on pipes and prepare for smarter meters It has been calculated that 25% of water leakage on the customer side1,... View Article

Alumno, a specialist student accommodation developer, conceived and delivered a sophisticated and welcoming space for Element Bermondsey, a new student accommodation overlooking Bermondsey Spa Gardens. To do this, Forbo Flooring Systems’ Sarlon and Safestep floor coverings were specified, for their... View Article

Singular by Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks simplifies the process for commercial washrooms, providing an end-to-end specification journey with a near-infinite combination of award-winning products and solutions to choose from. We can provide architects and designers with access to huge... View Article

Modern lifestyles mean that open plan living is no longer practical, with homeowners looking to create separate zones for working, relaxing, and socialising at home. Origin’s Internal Door (OI-30) can transform any home by creating functional spaces that don’t compromise... View Article

TTA Awards are all about celebrating success in the tiling industry. This year’s Awards took place in May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole and were hosted by BBC presenter Mike Bushell. TTA is grateful to all this year’s Gold sponsors:... View Article

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has added to its award-winning natural ventilation with heat recycling (NVHR) range with its new NVHR® 1700. This larger unit is ideal for leisure centres, halls, sport facilities,... View Article

Steel Window Association, member, Steel Window Fittings (SWF) has launched a new website – Steel Window Fittings | Fittings and Hardware for Steel Windows to improve the customer’s experience when exploring the innovative window and door ironmongery portfolios. As the original... View Article

A firm of joinery specialists operating across London and the Home Counties, which undertakes the most challenging joinery and timber frame constructions, has been making extensive use of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards including for a development of stick-built homes on a... View Article

Recognising the increased attention on energy efficiency and sustainability, Pyroguard (part of the Technical Fire Safety Group) and Technoform UK (the profile manufacturer) have successfully collaborated on a test programme and launched a new fire rated solution: the use of... View Article

The climate and cost of living crisis means social housing providers are increasingly looking for ways to support tenants by improving the fabric and energy efficiency of their housing stock. Whilst The launch of Part L of the Building Regulations... View Article