LVT
The precision cut, artisan-style Amtico Décor LVT collection has been expanded with new colourways, patterns and borders. The Classic and Geo laying patterns have been refreshed with six new colourways, whilst the Classic’s kaleidoscopic shapes have been enhanced with two heritage-inspired colour combinations – Aquamarine and Goldstone.
STONE WOOL
An evolution in stone wool composition that delivers the lowest lambda stone wool insulation available in the UK. That’s how Rockwool is describing its new NyRock technology. A more efficient fibre structure can deliver thermal conductivity as low as 0.032 W/mK meaning U-values can be met with comparatively thinner constructions.
FIRE RESISTANT SEALANT
A multi-application fire resistant sealant, Silicone X is part of the Rockwool FIREPRO range of specialist fire protection products. Providing up to four hours fire integrity in accordance with BS EN 1366-4:2006, it is suitable for linear joint seals in walls and floors and for external and internal applications across a range of substrates.
RUBBERGUTTER EPDM
Understanding that applying adhesive on site can be time consuming, often needing additional specialist tools, and will not always leave the best aesthetic finish – PermaRoof UK is supplying the RubberGutter EPDM system to answer these concerns. The time-saving self-adhered rubber waterproofing membrane is designed for guttering or valleys.
EAVES INSULATOR
Cavity fire barriers manufacturer, ARC Building Solutions has been recognised by NHBC Accepts for its Eaves Insulator product. The solution is designed to address hard-to-reach cold spots, and ensures that the junction detail between a wall plate and ceiling is fully insulated reducing heat loss by at least 30 per cent.
ROOF LANTERN SYSTEM
Selecting the right glazing is the key to ensuring a roof lantern system can meet the new Building Regulations, advises Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions. The company has introduced a free to download guidance document that clearly explains the minimum glass centre pane U value requirement. The guide is available to download below.
https://atlasroofsolutions.co.uk/
VENTILATED RIDGE AND HIP SYSTEM
A new universal, dry fix ventilated ridge and hip system with unions has been introduced by Glidevale Protect. Fulmetal UniRoll protects and ventilates a roof ridge or hip with no need for ongoing maintenance and comes complete with unions for use between tiles. It is mortar-free, easy to install and provides long term weather resistance.
ROOFLINE AND CLADDING
An Agate Grey collection of roofline and cladding products has been introduced by Swish Building Products It’s foiled products such as fascia boards, cladding, flat boards, corners, joints, cappit boards, skirting and architraves, and window trims, are now available in this on-trend grey tone, which is becoming a popular colour choices for windows and doors.
JOINTING COMPOUND
Sika Everbuild has introduced a new alternative packaging design for its SikaCeram-621 FlowFix Jointing Compound. The product is now available in 15kg buckets as well as bags, which will be easier to transport and, because each bucket contains three separate 5kg sealed pouches, it doesn’t all have to be used at the same time, meaning it’s less wasteful.
