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Through-the-wall system opens doors to offsite for small and regional housebuilders
|Date: 12 March, 2025

Through-the-wall system opens doors to offsite for small and regional housebuilders
A complete wall system will make offsite construction solutions more accessible to small and regional hou ...
A complete wall system will make offsite construction solutions more accessible to small and regional housebuilders and contractors. EnveoVent, from Saint-Gobain, is the first complete through-the-wal ...
12 March, 2025
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Why you should use roller fillers
|Date: 10 December, 2024

Why you should use roller fillers
Martin Spalenice, Head of Trade Sales at Okarno, looks at why roller fillers are an effective way of smoo ...
Martin Spalenice, Head of Trade Sales at Okarno, looks at why roller fillers are an effective way of smoothing over existing walls and covering textured plaster. Most refurbishment projects will have ...
10 December, 2024
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The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber
|Date: 12 November, 2024

The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber
A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders ac ...
A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders achieve sustainability targets. weberpral E by Saint-Gobain Weber uses the next generation of cem ...
12 November, 2024
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Professional Builder’s Edward Kelly takes a look at the Energy House 2.0 project
|Date: 24 September, 2024

Professional Builder’s Edward Kelly takes a look at the Energy House 2.0 project
The Future Homes Standard 2025 is one of the hot topics in the construction industry. Increasing the ener ...
The Future Homes Standard 2025 is one of the hot topics in the construction industry. Increasing the energy efficiency of our housing stock should be a win-win all round, helping our planet and reduci ...
24 September, 2024
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A Q&A on Artex rebranding as Okarno
|Date: 6 April, 2024

A Q&A on Artex rebranding as Okarno
This year, a new era is dawning for sustainable supply chains in the construction industry, as distributo ...
This year, a new era is dawning for sustainable supply chains in the construction industry, as distributor Artex rebrands as Okarno. This new development signifies the company’s commitment to providi ...
6 April, 2024
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Okarno becomes the new name and new future for Artex
|Date: 7 February, 2024

Okarno becomes the new name and new future for Artex
Artex , a leading distributor of some of the UK’s best known construction brands, including Gyproc, Thist ...
Artex , a leading distributor of some of the UK’s best known construction brands, including Gyproc, Thistle and Weber, has announced a rebrand to Okarno. The Okarno brand better reflects what the com ...
7 February, 2024
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First results from low carbon homes project shows Future Homes Standard achievable at scale
|Date: 18 January, 2024

First results from low carbon homes project shows Future Homes Standard achievable at scale
Two prototype houses perform strongly under extreme test conditions Data will help inform sector how to d ...
Two prototype houses perform strongly under extreme test conditions Data will help inform sector how to deliver low-carbon homes at scale in the UK The first results from a ground-breaking research co ...
18 January, 2024
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Alternative building methods with Saint-Gobain Abrasives
|Date: 23 July, 2023

Alternative building methods with Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Nick Bratt, National Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, discusses the adhesives and sealants that p ...
Nick Bratt, National Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, discusses the adhesives and sealants that pave the way for alternative building methods. Adhesives and sealants have come a long way in re ...
23 July, 2023
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Building products for the trades
|Date: 23 February, 2023

Building products for the trades
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS Resistance against sunlight, temperature variation, humidity and even ozone ...
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS Resistance against sunlight, temperature variation, humidity and even ozone are just some of the benefits of the OneBond brand from Saint-Gobain. In addition, the polyure ...
23 February, 2023
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Full fill and partial fill insulation options for masonry cavity walls
|Date: 9 March, 2022

Full fill and partial fill insulation options for masonry cavity walls
Helen Moss, Technical Manager at Saint Gobain Insulation explains the full fill and partial fill insulati ...
Helen Moss, Technical Manager at Saint Gobain Insulation explains the full fill and partial fill insulation options for masonry cavity walls. Choosing between full and partial fill installation, and s ...
9 March, 2022
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Saint-Gobains top tools to ensure a clean cut
|Date: 22 June, 2021

Saint-Gobains top tools to ensure a clean cut
Colin Knight, National Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, discusses how trades can find the right t ...
Colin Knight, National Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, discusses how trades can find the right tools to ensure a smooth, clean cut every time. When working with laminates, one of the biggest ...
22 June, 2021
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Saint-Gobain supports homeowners with Green Homes Grant Guide
|Date: 18 March, 2021

Saint-Gobain supports homeowners with Green Homes Grant Guide
Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland launch Green Homes Grant Guide to help homeowners navigate the government sch ...
Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland launch Green Homes Grant Guide to help homeowners navigate the government scheme. Homeowners in England can apply for vouchers worth up to £10,000 to make their homes more ...
18 March, 2021
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