DECKING
All of Marley’s decking is manufactured from sustainably sourced European Redwood providing full chain of custody with FSC and PEFC certification. The manufacturer visually assesses deck boards to BS 4978 in line with the grading requirements of BS EN 14081 and they are supplied graded to C16 or C24. The decking is preservative treated for a long service life. Marley has also developed an anti-slip range of deck boards with enhanced grip. CitiDeck and AntiSlip Plus profiles which provide a non-slip surface.
To watch a video on why you should be choosing Marley’s timber decking visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8OJ8SgMRg
EASYJoint
The EASYJoint Select range from Azpects offers a quick and easy sweep-in application method to fill joints in porcelain paving. Four new colours have been developed to complement emerging hard landscaping trends featuring Tungsten, Carbon, Bronze and Jet Black.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Products in the Sika Everbuild portfolio that will benefit from packaging that uses repurposed or recycled plastic now include Stixall adhesive and Fastfix jointing compound. Customers will be able to easily identify the new packaging thanks to its dark grey colour, with the ultimate goal of using the more environmentally-friendly material across its entire range.
TOPSOIL – SUBSOIL
British Sugar TOPSOIL’s Landscape20 General Purpose Topsoil and General Purpose Subsoil products have been added to NHBC Accepts. Launched last July, NHBC Accepts enables quicker assessment of a home for warranty and reduces the risk to the builder of delays in their project.
PRODUCT SELECTOR
Thanks to its new Product Selector, Forticrete’s contractor customers can now visualise the company’s reconstituted walling stone across a range of applications. Users can also view the finishes, shades and size variations available across the Shearstone and Anstone ranges – alternatives to natural stone. The company also offers bespoke specifications
PRE-SLEEVED POSTS
Ground line rot and decay in the upper 150mm (or 6 in.) of the ground is the number one cause of timber post failure. Postsaver Post Rot Protectors feature a dual-layer rot shield technology that when heated, shrinks onto the post creating a long lasting, high-performance, air and water-tight seal.
CEMENT-FREE CONCRETE BLOCK
The Greenbloc cement-free concrete block from CCP has been awarded an Environmental Product Declaration. Manufactured to BS EN 771 – 3: (2011) from class 1 aggregates and Cemfree – a totally cement-free alternative to conventional concrete – Greenbloc also complies with Part E of the Building Regulations for Walls and Floor.
AG WEBSITE
With a range of new interactive tools, AG is providing a more user-friendly experience for its customers on its new website. Professionals can take a 360 degree virtual tour of the company’s Dungannon Outside Rooms’ facility, calculate product prices, visualise products in different settings and layouts, and much more.
