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UK Construction Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
The finish applied to wood impacts its longevity. Penetrating sealers protect against moisture while allowing the wood to breathe. For exterior applications, UV-resistant finishes prevent sun damage and colour fading. Copper develops a protective patina that prevents deterioration, lasting centuries with minimal maintenance.
Specification Product Update
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire.
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Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 19, 2023
ACM/MCM is a lightweight composite material consisting of two aluminum cover sheets and a fire-rated core. These types of panels are available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes and provide an endless array of design options. 063 aluminum and ACM with the company’s name and address in painted vinyl lettering.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. This is a big deal as it means that established builders use better materials and add premium features like extra insulation and 25-year roof warranties.
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