The Building Envelope

Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – has developed a cost-effective system to improve the energy efficiency of solid-walled properties. The launch of Stormdry EPC comes as the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) relating to rented properties have taken effect.

The new standards, which originate in The Energy Act 2011, say that from April 1st this year any commercial or residential property that is being let for the first time, or where a lease is renewed, must achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of Grade E or above. The rules will extend to cover existing leases from April 2020 for domestic properties and April 2023 for commercial ones.

As the leading fenestration partner for new build and refurbishment projects in public sector housing, Nationwide Windows & Doors has been hitting record manufacturing and installation output, thanks to many large and diverse contracts across the UK. Here’s a snap shot:

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council: Replacement of Fire Door Sets
Now six months into this three-year, £1.2 million project, the team has been busy on the manufacture, delivery and installation of fire doors to the council’s housing stock across the borough which, on the doorstep of Nationwide’s 7-acre facility in Rugby, has a population of just over 120,000.

Leading sustainable building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, has announced that it will be running a series of free seminars designed to address compliance issues in the aluminium façades, windows and doors market in the UK.

Schueco UK believes that following the publication of the final report of the Hackitt Review, compliance is a topic that every responsible company needs to address urgently and expects that demand for these seminars will be very high.

Aimed at architects, consultants and main contractors, the seminars will take place on a quarterly basis in Schueco UK’s new London Office and Showroom in Great Portland Street, London W1. A specialist speaker will be present at each seminar and the presentations will be followed by question-and-answer sessions. Alternatively, individual seminars can be arranged at the offices of specifiers or contractors, if preferred.

We’ve been creating the unexpected for 60 years. At Vicaima, we strive to inspire trends and influence the design of unique environments, with our sophisticated and visionary solutions.

Our new video shows a glimpse behind the scenes at the real Vicaima, from our imaginative design process through to the finished product.  It will take you on a journey through our state of the art manufacturing technology to the hand crafted care and attention we devote to exceed customer expectations.

The NEW lead-replacement flashing solution from Wienerberger is a specialist solution for faster, easier and greener roof flashing.

• Butyl adhesive backing means no prefabrication or welding
• 100% lead and solvent free, so no risk of chemical leaching
• Excellent UV & temperature resistance and a 15-year guarantee