The Building Envelope

Wetherby secures BBA Certification for its A1-Rated Brick Effect Façade System

 

A major step forward in façade safety and compliance has been achieved with the announcement that the popular Brick Effect Render system from EWI…

The benefits of choosing a single source cladding supplier

 

Single or multiple cladding supplier?

When planning new build or remediation cladding projects, often specifiers choose to…

Rapierstar STARFIX PFT Anchor sets new standard

 

Rapierstar has launched the STARFIX PFT, a new button-head version of its market-leading plug-free masonry screw, offering faster and higher-…

Valcan delivers on fire safety reliability and performance in Portsmouth and London recladding projects

 

Collins Place, Southsea, Portsmouth

The Collins Place recladding project in Portsmouth was a major…

VitraDual Cladding Panels transforms Croydon reclad project

 

The Edison and Davenport Court reclad project in Croydon involved the refurbishment of these residential buildings to improve safety and…

Valcan reclads Southampton residential block

 

Empire View and Gantry Court are nine-storey residential blocks close to the centre of Southampton. Due to fire safety concerns, in 2021 works…

EJOT’s crack-preventing reveal beads help optimise EWI performance

 

EJOT’s range of innovative PVC profiles can play a key role in minimising the risk of cracks developing around window and door frames in rendered…

Wetherby Wall Systems launches the UK’s first Fire-Tested Below DPC Insulation System

 

Wetherby Wall Systems, part of the ROCKWOOL Group, is delighted to announce the launch of SOQEL A2, a fully compliant, impact-resistant, and…

Why local authorities turn to Shelforce for fire door excellence

 

As building safety regulations become increasingly stringent, Shelforce combines unparalleled fire door manufacturing expertise with…

Meeting housing’s challenges head on

 

As Business Manager of Shelforce, Howard Trotter has extensive experience of manufacturing and supplying windows, doors and fire doors…

Is embodied carbon the next industry challenge?

 

Some industry professionals are campaigning for a consistent approach to monitoring and even limiting projects’ embodied carbon in the…

New triple tile innovation speeds up roofing installation

 

The new Government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes (during this Parliament) including the biggest increase in social and…