All Supplements articles – Page 21
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News
Ground stabilising mesh
Tensar International has launched TriAx Geogrid, a ground stabilisation mesh that is suitable for applications such as unpaved and permament paved roads, as well as differential settlement on weak or variable sub-grades.
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Joist hangers
Simpson Strong-Tie has extended its range of timber-to-timber and timber-to-masonry hangers to fit 47mm and 91mm solid timber joists.
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NewsSeal for timber joists and I-beams
Manthorpe Building Products has come up with the Joist Seal, which it claims combats air leakage around timber joists and I-beams.
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Features
Lafarge: Strong stuff
Building materials giant Lafarge operates in 70 countries around the world.
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Long-span steel roof trusses
Metsec has supplied 32 long span, lightweight steel trusses along with Z-purlins and C-sections to support the roof of the Hub, a curved four-storey riverfront residential and retail development in Chelmsford.
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FeaturesThe way we work now
Ten years ago, UK construction companies resembled the French foreign legion in their treatment of workers. But the harder they’ve fought to recruit staff, the more they’ve developed their soft skills.
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NewsStainless steel tension system
Structural Dynamics has launched two stainless steel wire and tension systems aimed at high-profile architectural projects.
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FeaturesWhat the table tells us
So do contractors do more inspiring work than architects? Who hands out the most motors? Are engineers more generous with holidays than consultants? Which firms give you the most maternity benefits? The best pensions? Which is the most fun to work for? David Rogers analyses the data
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FeaturesCeiling lining board
British Gypsum has introduced a ceiling lining board that it says combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes’ fire resistance.
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Alumasc: Ready for a rainy day
The price of raw metal is rocketing, says Geraint Jones of Alumasc. But its aluminium and cast-iron rainwater systems will last you a good 50 years.
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Clay plain roof tiles
Imerys Roof Tiles has introduced a large clay roof tile measuring 20 × 30cm, which it says offers the versatility, design flexibility and appearance of smaller tiles, to create natural looking roofscapes cost-effectively.
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Flame-free welders
Roofing membrane specialist Icopal has launched a range of application tools to compliment its Fire Smart waterproofing solutions range.
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Features
Green roof system
Waterproofing specialist Axter has introduced Hydropack, a sedum green roof system that is supplied fully grown.
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Features
Roofing membrane
Marley Waterproofing has introduced a roofing membrane called Uniply PVC to the UK.
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Prefabricated roofing membranes
Roofing membrane maker Protan has launched ProFab, a bespoke roofing solution, aimed at the off-site construction market.
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Steel roof tiles
Lightweight roof systems maker Decra has introduced a steel version of the traditional Roman clay tile. Each tile weighs 5.4kg/m2, which Decra says is less than one-eighth the weight of a traditional clay or concrete tile.
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Roof verges
Manthorpe’s Smart Verge Linear Dry Verge is a dry-fix system for finishing the verge of a roof.