All Building articles in Specifier 21 November 2008

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    Recycled plastic

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    I-plas has launched what it says is a direct replacement for concrete, steel and wood.

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    Natural ventilation

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    Four Passivent Aircool window ventilators have been installed as part of the £1m upgrade of Hornchurch library in east London

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    Movers and makers

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    This week

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    Roof insulation

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    Web Dynamics has launched TLX Gold, an all-in-one vapour permeable multi-foil insulation and heavy-duty breather membrane, which, says the company, is an efficient and effective insulation solution for roofs and loft conversions that does not eat into living space

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    Formaldehyde-free insulation

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    Knauf Insulation has launched a new mineral wool insulation incorporating ECOSE Technology, which, it claims, has less embodied energy than existing mineral wool products

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    Nothing to it: hollow concrete piling

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    When engineering contractor Stent wanted to improve the sustainability of its concrete pile foundations, it came up with a surprisingly simple solution. Make them hollow.

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    Building pathology: Solar heating

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    Problem-free running of solar heating systems will enhance the sustainability credentials of this renewable energy technology. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers how to avoid problems

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    Foam insulation boards

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    Dow Building Solutions has introduced Floormate 300-A to the UK. The blue extruded polystyrene foam insulation board is designed for use in floors, in applications ranging from residential to commercial buildings.

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    Wood and cement blocks

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    A wall form system of interlocking recycled wood and cement blocks from Durisol has been specified by Atlantic Developments for a new apartment scheme in the coastal town of Ilfracombe.

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    Water-saving basin tap

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    Douglas Delabie has developed the TempoStop basin tap, which has been designed to use only four litres of water per minute.

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