Conceal exposed pipework quickly and easily with UK Boxings

Decorative casings and boxing products from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF matters

What’s the difference between CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Trade? CaberMDF Pro is dense and ideal for routing thanks to its consistent density, high quality fibres and internal bond strength.  This also makes for excellent screw and fastening holding. CaberMDF Trade is a lighter... View Article

Save time & promote safety with Mapei Topcem

A good screed construction is the foundation of a good floor installation – and, in today’s climate, high performance and speed of application are essential. In response, Mapei has developed a range of rapid-drying screeds that perform to the highest... View Article

Introducing: Onyx 2 Grab Rails

Spring is just around the corner, what better time for an AKW product launch? Our Onyx collection of contemporary mobility aids has some brand-new additions that we’re very excited to introduce; Onyx 2 Grab Rails. Featuring a new triangular-shaped rail... View Article

Marmox ‘goes round the houses’ at Futurebuild

Visitors to this spring’s FutureBuild exhibition (London ExCel 5th-7th March) were drawn to the Marmox stand D26 by a diverse mix of products – new and well established – offering a variety of technical benefits and even aesthetic appeal, to... View Article

10 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Boiler

Boilers are the heart of our home heating systems, quietly working away to keep us warm and comfortable. However, like all household appliances, they have a finite lifespan.  Not only can an old boiler be expensive to run, it could... View Article

Creak-free flooring from West Fraser

West Fraser‘s CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation. The high-density panels come in thicknesses of 18 or 22mm, in both square-edged or tongue and... View Article

Rinnai expands cost-effective continuous flow hot water heaters

Rinnai’s innovative KCM series of continuous flow hot water heaters is designed to specifically increase customer savings in energy, capital, and carbon footprint with the inclusion of internally refined technological advancements. It operates at 93% efficiency. The KCM unit has... View Article

Cowie charity donations

The team at West Fraser’s plant in Cowie, Scotland has donated a total of £13,000 to four local community groups which provide vital care and wellbeing support. Staff at the site handed out this beneficial funding to the groups and charities,... View Article

Roadmap to decarbonised heating: Are we on track?

Global urgency demands net-zero emissions by 2050 to combat climate change. Addressing the building sector, primarily heated by natural gas, is crucial, as it constitutes nearly one-third of UK carbon emissions. Chris Caton from Ideal Heating explains Scientific consensus is... View Article

Perfectly prepared with SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus

West Fraser has introduced a new ready-primed version of industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which has been created for, site security and hoardings, barriers/screening, temporary public walkways, and the boarding up of damaged buildings, signage, interior screening, shop fitting/retail, displays promotions,... View Article

Marley enhance renewable energy system solution

Solar Inverters and Battery Storage products We all know that the desire for more energy efficient, less grid reliant properties continues to be a key consideration for housebuilders, landlords and homeowners throughout the UK. That’s why the specification and installation... View Article