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  • November 2012

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  • Cembrit flies to the rescue with Bat Vent

    • 21 November 2012

    Bat Vent from Cembrit is an innovative slate roof accessory which allows roosting bats an uninterrupted path between the interior and exterior of a roof space. Designed in association with the Bat Conservation Trust inLondon, Bat Vent is compatible with many common slate finishes and sizes, and the ideal solution for contractors, architects and specifiers who work within the law on bat roosts.

    GEZE UK’s Managing Director departs

    • 20 November 2012

    GEZE UK’s managing director, Andrew Hall, has decided to resign from his position and will be leaving the company on 31 December, after 13 successful years at the helm.

    Waterproofing a historic building on the Scilly Isles

    • 19 November 2012

    Triton approved contractor, ISCA Preservation, has installed waterproofing systems from Triton to protect a historical stone building on the seafront at Porthcressa on the Isles of Scilly. The 150 year old granite and lime mortar building is being converted to a public library as part of the Porthcressa Regeneration Scheme.

    Tennis Courts and MUGA for Community High School

    • 14 November 2012

    Last year Kirkley Community High School in Lowestoft decided they needed to develop and improve their sports facilities. They approached Playrite as they were looking to add some new tennis courts as well as a multi use games area that could be used for a wider variety of spots.

    GEZE UK publishes overview of door closer systems

    • 12 November 2012

    The UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, GEZE UK, has launched a new technical brochure, dedicated to its door closer systems.

  • October 2012

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  • CEMBRIT POLISHES UP MODERN HOUSING IN WESTERLAND

    • 26 October 2012

    Cembrit’s A+ rated Westerland slates have been installed on a prominent Cavanna Homes development in Plymouth. The seventy two properties and their respective garages provide low maintenance and energy efficient dwellings and are situated within close proximity to the city centre on the South Devon coastline. 74,000 of Cembrit’s 600mm x 300mm Westerland graphite slates were used at the Cobham Field development to provide a sleek and polished finish, complementing the modern design.

    ACO StormBrixx wins 2012 British Construction Industry Award

    • 16 October 2012

    Last night in London RT Hon Michael Fallon, Minister of State for business recognised the best of Britain’s Construction at the BCI Awards.

    Wiltshire Winners All Set For Supacord

    • 11 October 2012

    Heckmondwike’s Supacord carpet have been used for a refurbishment project at a primary school in Wiltshire. Aloeric Primary School, Melksham, saw three of its classrooms refitted for free, after the school won Heckmondwike’s nationwide ‘Carpets for Schools’ competition.

    Cemsix Provides Cover for New Dairy Farm

    • 10 October 2012

    A new large dairy complex just east of the small town of Nairn, Scotland, is providing the perfect showcase for Cembrit’s Cemsix corrugated sheeting. The farm is located on the Moray Firth in the north of Scotland so the farm needed a roof that was able to withstand the often demanding weather conditions. With its durable and robust qualities Cemsix was the perfect solution and its discreet, grey colour perfectly complements the natural surroundings of the farm.

    Basement Wastewater Management Highlighted

    • 10 October 2012

    Solutions for keeping basements and all below ground structures dry and free from damp are shown in the latest brochure from Delta Membrane Systems.

  • September 2012

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  • New Multi Use Games Area is “Fantastic”

    • 27 September 2012

    York House School in Hertfordshire is set in magnificent surroundings with plenty of open space and superb facilities, both academically and on the sporting front. They believe every child possesses many talents and with a long tradition of academic excellence and a broad-based curriculum, York House pride themselves on giving children an education that will pave the way to a successful future.

    Cembrit Slates Used For Kings Somborne Development

    • 26 September 2012

    A new housing association in Kings Somborne, Hampshire, has been given the A+ treatment with Cembrit’s Westerland slates. The blue/black slates were used on a new housing development, Lancaster Green, which features a mixture of 21 dwellings from one bed to four bed properties.

    New 3G Playing Surface for Guiseley Football Club

    • 25 September 2012

    Back at the end of 2011, Guiseley Football Club in Leeds had their 1,600m² synthetic pitch updated by Bancroft Amenities with Playrite’s Conqueror 50 surface. The previous synthetic pitch needed to be replaced after just a few years as it couldn’t withstand the activity from the high volume of users at Guiseley club.

    Artificial Grass for Football Pitch at Joint Service Signals Unit in Cyprus

    • 24 September 2012

    Well established company Monkhouse Surfaces (F.R.Monkhouse Ltd) were approached directly back in 2011 by the Joint Service Signals Unit in Cyprus in regards to creating a multi use games area in Cyprus.

    Heckmondwike Launches Stylish New Swatch Samples

    • 20 September 2012

    Heckmondwike FB, the UK’s leading specialist in heavy contract carpets and carpet tiles, has launched a new sample card designed to showcase its popular Array range alongside the complimentary Broadrib samples, allowing users to easily select attractive matching floorcovering options.

    Triton ground gas barrier systems protect almshouses from landfill gas

    • 20 September 2012

    Triton products, including liquid applied TT Vapour Membrane, were specified to form a ground gas barrier system in the redevelopment of listed almshouses, situated in close proximity to a landfill site.

    Sheltered Housing Is Ship Shape Thanks To Heckmondwike

    • 17 September 2012

    Heckmondwike FB, the fibre bonded carpet specialist, has helped to provide a flooring solution for a recently refurbished sheltered housing facility in Swindon.

    Ringing the changes at Fort Nelson

    • 12 September 2012

    Once an impenetrable ring of masonry and earthworks, designed to protect Britain’s premier naval dockyard in Portsmouth, Fort Nelson is now open to all visitors thanks to a range of easily accessible automatic entrances.

    Cembrit Strengthens Its Northern Team

    • 06 September 2012

    Cembrit, the roof slate and cladding specialist, has strengthened its northern team with the appointment of Paul Melvyn Bentley to the position of Assistant Depot Manager at its Normanton depot. Multi-talented Paul joins the team with customer service and operations experience, which will hold him in good stead for his role at Cembrit.

  • August 2012

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  • Zenit Adds Black Magic with Zenit!

    • 29 August 2012

    Designed to meet the emerging trend for wall-cladding in stone and earth hues, Cembrit has introduced Zenit, a new facade board which is available in ten colours, including a deep black colour. The base boards in the Zenit range are coloured with a matching painted surface that makes them hard-wearing and scratch-resistant, and suitable for all types of public and private sector cladding projects requiring an attractive, stylish finish.