All Structures articles – Page 2

  • News

    Timber closed-panel system

    2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

    Masonite engineered timber I-Joists, used as part of the Tradis closed-panel wall and roof system, have been selected for a development of four luxury low-energy homes near Penrith by the developer Eden Frame

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    Reinforcement for masonry wall

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Ancon has added two wire diameters to its range of AMR masonry reinforcement.

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    Timber joists

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    The new Alljoist from Boise EWP, part of the Simple Framing System, has been designed for use in floor and roof systems that need to match the old 9-inch deep carcassing joist.

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    Movement joints

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Tremco Illbruck has launched a range of bump-free mechanical movement joints.

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    Raft foundations

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Abbey Pynford’s Housedeck raft foundation system has been used on the construction of a communal dining hall at Cuffley Outdoor Centre in Hertfordshire.

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    Insulated dampproof courses and waterproofing

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Hyload Insulated DPC, the structural waterproofing product from Ruberoid ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøs Products, has been designed to minimise cold bridging when closing masonry cavity walls.

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    Cavity barrier

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Cavity Trays has launched the Cavi 60 SAF Stop, a multipurpose cavity barrier that provides acoustic, fire barrier and water-deflecting qualities.

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    Balcony support

    2008-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Oregon Timber Frame has launched a hybrid steel and timber walk-on balcony for use on a 60-apartment timber-frame development located just outside Edinburgh.

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    Stainless steel tension system

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Structural Dynamics has launched two stainless steel wire and tension systems aimed at high-profile architectural projects.

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    Long-span steel roof trusses

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Metsec has supplied 32 long span, lightweight steel trusses along with Z-purlins and C-sections to support the roof of the Hub, a curved four-storey riverfront residential and retail development in Chelmsford.

  • News

    Seal for timber joists and I-beams

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Manthorpe ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Products has come up with the Joist Seal, which it claims combats air leakage around timber joists and I-beams.

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    Joist hangers

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Simpson Strong-Tie has extended its range of timber-to-timber and timber-to-masonry hangers to fit 47mm and 91mm solid timber joists.

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    Ground stabilising mesh

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Tensar International has launched TriAx Geogrid, a ground stabilisation mesh that is suitable for applications such as unpaved and permament paved roads, as well as differential settlement on weak or variable sub-grades.

  • News

    Lightweight structural floor

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Fibreglass Gratings has launched Dura Slab, a high-strength lightweight structural floor suitable for applications such as industrial flooring, trench covers, service duct covers and new and replacement bridge decking.

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    Timber frame fire protection

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    In a bid to mitigate the risk of fire on timber frame construction sites Arch Timber Protection has developed Vascol FR fire-retardant framing timbers.

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    Cavity wall weep

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Dampproof and flashing specialist Cavity Trays has launched the Pyramid Weep.

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    Acoustic systems for party floors

    2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Tranquilt, a lightweight, one-part acoustic system for new-build and refurbished party floors, has been launched by Icopal.

  • Car manufacturer Mercedes’ showcase building at Brooklands in Surrey has a highly architectural concrete frame. The £3.5m frame was cast in situ using the latest technology
    Features

    Specialist costs: Concrete frames

    2006-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Ian Purton reports on the impact of the new Eurocodes, the increase in post-tensioned flooring and recent cost changes in the sector

  • Features

    Specialist costs: Structural steel

    2005-02-11T00:00:00Z

    With steel demand at an all-time high last year, David Cane, associate at Gardiner & Theobald, considers what’s next for the sector – plus David Sands of Bourne Steel gets a grilling

  • Features

    Specialist costs: Concrete frames

    2004-09-24T00:00:00Z

    In the first of our specialist market overviews, Ian Purton of Gardiner & Theobald looks at the concrete sector’s lead times and costs