Wrap it or regret it – now!

Don’t let the cold catch you out this winter Burst pipes are the most common cause of home insurance claims in the UK1 and cost an average of £3,500 in damage to property and contents. The expense is not the... View Article

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, Managing Director, is passing on the baton to his deputy, David Hackett. Peter has enjoyed a stellar career with the ARDEX Group underpinned by his... View Article

OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a versatile OSB3 board, primed in the factory in either a neutral white or grey, and ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection. Its ‘prime’... View Article

How to enhance accessibility & independent living

With 22% of the population¹ now disabled and the growing demand for social housing, AAT GB is highlighting a rapid way for Housing Associations to support their disabled tenants. Now, more than 50% of tenants have a long term illness... View Article

West Fraser supports family fun with Plean’s Voice

West Fraser, the UK’s leading wood panel manufacturer, based in Cowie, Scotland, has shown its support for a local community group in Plean with a £500 donation. The volunteer-led Plean’s Voice Community Trust supports the economic and social regeneration of the former... View Article

JELD-WEN LAUNCHES NEW LAMINATE DOORS

The UK’s leading door manufacturer JELD-WEN has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new laminate range. The collection of internal and communal doorsets comprises seven new laminate finishes in a variety of striking colours and glazing options,... View Article

Joining the dots

As fire safety regulation continues to change, Nicola John, Director of Fire Door Maintenance (FDM), explains why a joined-up approach is essential for inspecting fire doors, and the benefits for housing providers.  Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the recommendations... View Article

CaberFloor P5 ticks the eco boxes

The conservation of our natural environment has become ever more important to developers, consultants and contractors, whose clients want to see more sustainable products being used in homes and business premises.  As a result, West Fraser’s particleboard products – including... View Article

Toddler’s death prompts housing association to vow change

The death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, due to mould exposure in his Rochdale residence, has sparked a firm commitment from the chairman of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), Kevin Brady. Following an inquest which uncovered the incident in December 2020, Brady... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches Consort Connect app

Consort Claudgen have launched Consort Connect app which allows users to have complete control over their heating remotely via their smartphone or tablet. The app is free and downloadable from Google Play or Apple Store. It can control Consort’s Wi-Fi... View Article

Effortlessly Elegant: Larenco Care Shower Screens

With their effortlessly elegant design and innovative features, our range of Larenco care shower screens offer everything you’d expect from a market leader in accessible showering solutions – style, choice, and ease of use. Larenco screens are designed to cater... View Article

Understanding SterlingOSB Zero

All West Fraser’s Oriented Strand Board (OSB) products are manufactured using selected fibres of timber that are laid in cross directional layers and mechanically pressed to form a structurally-engineered panel, designed for construction and other industrial applications. OSB is viewed by... View Article