All Supplements articles – Page 31
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FeaturesVertical sliding window
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems has introduced a vertical sliding window.
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FeaturesStackable weights for sash windows
Mighton Products has launched stackable weights for sash windows.
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Waste-reducing partition system
An addition to British Gypsum’s range of GypWall metal stud partition systems could reduce plasterboard waste around door openings by half.
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FeaturesHinge pads for fire doorsets
Hinge specialist Royde & Tucker has developed a pre-cut intumescent hinge pad for fitting fire doorsets on site.
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FeaturesPatio doors and external oak doors
The double-glazed Rio patio doorset has been added to JELD-WEN’s collection of doors.
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FSC-certified timber doors
Door maker Vicaima has launched the Ecodor range, which has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Folding door system
Häfele has launched the E3 folding door system to link houses to gardens and patios.
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FeaturesWhat it costs: windows
There are a lot of variables to consider when specifying windows. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans tots up the numbers for different options
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FeaturesJames Johnson & Co: Making an entrance
Meet James Johnson & Co, a joinery company from east London that has built and fitted everything from glass toilet doors to silky service accesses in the capital’s offices.
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FeaturesTimber windows: Back to the future
Out of favour for so long, timber could be making a comeback thanks to improvements in its durability. And as Jan-Carlos Kucharek reports, modern technologies may help this thoroughly traditional material press the right buttons when it comes to sustainability
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FeaturesAllgood Ironmongery: Iron in the soul
Allgood Ironmongery made its name among the dreaming spires, but has also tackled the Gherkin and T5. Now it is trying out something new in the healthcare sector.
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Acrylic door handles
Turnstyle Designs’ new range of door handles uses fabrics, wallpapers or other materials encapsulated in clear acrylic.
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FeaturesDoing the rounds
Developer Asticus chose concrete for a cylindrical London office block. The results were beautiful – and saved money. Guy Thompson, head of architecture and housing at The Concrete Centre, reports
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Set for life
Embodied energy is only one part of a building’s impact on the environment. Specifiers should look at the bigger picture, reports Andrew Frost, sustainability manager of The Concrete Centre
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FeaturesSmart grey matter
Much of the drive for innovation in housebuilding is focused on increased efficiency and reduced costs. Recognising this, the concrete industry is delivering a range of construction approaches that are cost-effective and efficient but still provide the traditional, inherent benefits of concrete. Jeff Dyson, head of housing solutions at The ...
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FeaturesGood form
Working on high-rise developments demands two major requirements: the provision of a safe working environment and the reduction of weather-related downtime. A new generation of enclosed formwork meets both needs. Andrew Minson, director, technical services and head of structural engineering at The Concrete Centre, reports
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FeaturesGo with the flow
Climate change could make floods more frequent, and traditional hard landscaping can worsen them. Fear not: permeable concrete paving can help replicate natural drainage, reports Alan Bromage, head of civil engineering at The Concrete Centre