ACO
HOUSE & GARDEN
A new section on the ACO website – House & Garden – aims to help raise awareness of water management in landscaping projects. Visitors can view a variety of products that fit into the desired aesthetic and will find all the resources needed for domestic projects, including patios, driveways and building thresholds. There’s also a dedicated stockist / merchant locator.
https://www.aco.co.uk/house-and-garden
INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (IMA)
GUIDE TO PIR INSULATION IN FLAT ROOFS
The Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) has introduced a guide to the use of PIR insulation in flat roofs in England. The document covers the latest requirements of Approved Document B (ADB) of the Building Regulations 2010 for England in relation to PIR insulation in flat roofing applications, and looks at its thermal and strength.
https://insulationmanufacturers.org.uk/resources/guides-brochures/
GRANT UK
G1+ POINTS PROGRAMME
The range of items available for installers to order through Grant UK’s G1+ Points rewards programme has been expanded. G1+ installers who access their Portal can now redeem their Points against a diverse range of electricals, homeware and other gifts. From Apple technologies and kitchen appliances through to RayBan sunglasses and luxury luggage.
www.grantuk.com/professional/g1-scheme
NARM
UPDATED ROOFLIGHTING GUIDANCE
In response to the issue of new Building Regulations for each of the devolved nations of the UK, NARM (National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers), has updated its technical document entitled ‘NTD01– An introduction to natural daylight design through rooflighting’. The updates cover fire safety aspects affecting rooflights, including escape of building occupants; inhibition of the spread of fire; and structural integrity.
https://www.narm.org.uk/downloads/
