The Building Envelope

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Flooring research booklet

Kingspan Insulation has published a new white paper assessing how different floor insulation specifications can impact cost and floor-to-ceiling height in home refurbishments.

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The C70S from AluK

AluK will be revealing a brand new 70mm window system at the FIT Show – complete with pre-inserted gaskets.

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The Crofts with cutaway

Tim Vincent, Head of Technical at ROCKWOOL UK, looks at the latest advice for HAs on managing fire safety in connection with the insulation and cladding on existing housing stock.

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SVK Fibre Cement Facade

Wienerberger is proud to announce the addition of the SVK Fibre Cement Façades range to its façades offering in the UK.

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safeguard Europe DPC strength time bomb

Homes throughout the UK may be at risk from rising damp despite being equipped with chemical damp-proof courses (DPCs), according to research from Safeguard Europe

 

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CaberShieldPlus flooring

CaberShieldPlus, flooring that keeps you building for up to 60 days, even with the roof off

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Dr Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

By Dr Gavin Dunn, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

The construction industry has long grappled with the challenges of closing the performance gap between as-designed and as-built building performance. From air quality to ventilation, fire safety to occupant wellbeing; how can we improve buildings and ensure we are getting the best performing building both now and in the long-term?