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Cavity lintels

Catnic鈥檚 lintels have been specified by Country & Coast Homes of Seaton, Devon, for the development of six large houses in Exeter. Approximately 60 CX Cavity lintels were supplied to support the exterior windows and doors. The project team needed to pay close attention to both the structural and thermal performance of the buildings due to the unique shape and glazed design of the envelopes. Catnic claims that cavity lintels were chosen as they support the specialist architectural features of the development, and for their strength and thermal ability.
Catnic

Ridge ventilation

Cembrit has launched the continuous vent ridge, a capping solution for pitched roofs. The new ridge weighs 3.24kg, and is 525mm in length. The company claims that the practical dimensions and light weight of the product enable it to be carried up to rooftops with ease, ensuring that installation is a simple process. The continuous vent ridge is available in either blue or black and adheres to all roof ventilation regulations.
Cembrit

Rustic red profiled tiles

Redland has added Rustic Red to two more of its profiled tiles: Grovebury (below) and 50 Double Roman. The Rustic Red tile comprises a through-coloured dark red concrete body to which a random black streaking is applied to give the product a rustic farmhouse look. To enhance the intensity of the colours, the tile is then finished with a clear acrylic coating across all surfaces and edges. The company says the Grovebury and Double Roman range are ideal for new housebuilding projects as the interlocking design means installation can be carried out quickly.
Redland

Damp proofing products

Safeguard has announced a new Dryzone system to add to its damp proofing and repair products range. The Dryzone System is made up of three elements: Dryzone Cream, Dryshield cream and Drygrip adhesive. Used together, the three elements combine to produce a replastering solution and rising damp treatment. The company claims that installation, replastering and redecoration can be completed within 24 hours.
Safeguard

Leaded windows

Mumford & Wood鈥檚 timber windows and doors have been chosen for a large country residence in rural Buckinghamshire. The project involved a complete upgrade of the main building, tennis courts and outbuildings. Floor-to-ceiling leaded light windows and doors from Mumford鈥檚 Conservation range were chosen for the main building and lounge. French doors were specified for the ground floor accommodation. Mumford & Wood鈥檚 duo-tone paint finish was also selected for the project. The company claims its products offer excellent thermal performance.
Mumford & Wood

Thin-joint solution

H&H鈥檚 R氓 Build method has been used for a housing development at Britannia Crescent, Great Yarmouth. The arc-shaped development consists of 19 three-bedroomed houses. The company claims the thin-joint solution was chosen for its speed of construction and sustainability credentials, as well as being adaptable to any late design changes that need to be made. As part of the R氓 Build method, the H&H team worked closely with contractor RG Carter during the 10-month project to provide U-value calculations and on-site thin-joint training.
H&H

One-coat render

Saint-Gobain鈥檚 one-coat OCR render has been specified by contractor CG Fry & Son for new properties at Poundbury, the Prince of Wales鈥� development in Dorset. The Weber.rend OCR is a one-coat base render comprising Portland cement, lime and sand mix. The company claims that Weber.rend OCR was chosen for its ease and speed of application, with the added benefit that it could be sponged finished in around four-to-six hours. Weber.rend OCR can be sprayed on in a thickness
of 16-25mm.
Saint-Gobain