Incorporating all the familiar benefits of CaberFloor P5  plus a super resilient protective surface , CaberShield Eco  is the new and greenest answer for laying decks in challenging conditions. As a manufacturer of panel products using responsibly sourced and certified timber, West Fraser  has now published a useful fact sheet outlining the product’s highly sustainable credentials: underlining why CaberShield Eco   represents the future for weather-decking. As well as listing

MDF  is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF  was introduced to the building market.   It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools  and looks good as the sm ooth surface of the panels is ideal for painting , veneers, or paper foils. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash CaberMDF plays hide and seek around the home; it can be an architectural feature, fa s cia

A growing number of building contractors, and especially timber frameerection specialists, are making use of the weather protected panel products within the West Fraser  range, allowing them to carry on working effectively despite increasingly wet winters and even the more frequent tropical-like downpours of the summer. The newest addition to West Fraser’s range is CaberShield Eco , which is t he company’s latest eco-friendly option for creating high specification, waterproof

FP McCann’s Onyx Black shade Essential Porcelain tiles have recently been installed as part of a new refurbishment project at the famous Gigg Lane football ground, home to Bury FC. Gigg Lane is one of the oldest professional football stadiums in the world, dating back to 1885. Unfortunately, in 2019, Bury FC went into administration ultimately losing their status as a Football League club. Gigg Lane was left unused until 2022, when it was purchased by a fans group and re-buil

With the arrival of warmer weather and outdoor living on the horizon, homeowners are looking to introduce thoughtful design choices to their gardens that appeal to both performance and aesthetic. From lush greens to soothing neutrals and tiles used beyond the floor, María D Arráez, Director of Tile of Spain UK, reveals her top five outdoor tile trends for 2026.  Classic Green  “Green isn’t slowing down in 2026, and this includes the outside of the home as well as the interior

Originally launched by Schlüter ® -Systems  nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA  uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing.  Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products within the Schlüter-Systems portfolio, which today comprises around 12,000 established product lines. The low-profile membrane features a distinctive do

Flybox provides safe power connectivity within large internal spaces exactly where you need it. It provides all the benefits of a flip-lid floor box, which keeps sockets hidden under the floor until you need them, with the versatility of a lengthy fly lead. The result is easy access to power in all corners of the building – a socket where you need it, when you need it. Simply open the lid and pull the retractable fly lead to the location where a 13-Amp socket is needed and co

Gilberts is delivering the low-down on how building services can meet the challenge of the changing office landscape. The drivers of reduced energy costs, creating a healthier working environment and flexible office spaces are combining to see increasing demand for underfloor air distribution (UfAD): up 8% according to market data.  Gilberts' uniquely designed GFS floor swirl diffuser brings new dimensions for designers and users of the internal space. Its performance charact

As homeowners continue to seek spaces that balance comfort, character and longevity, the design landscape for 2026 places a renewed focus on natural materials, elevated textures and refined colour palettes. Drawing on his experience as a judge at the prestigious British institute of Interior Design Awards, and his deep understanding of global design narratives, Paul Moody, Global Marketing & Digital Director at Havwoods, outlines the trends set to shape the year ahead - demon

Ted Todd , specialists in engineered wood flooring, has announced the expansion of its highly esteemed Project Collection with the launch of six new extra wide, extra thick floors. Following the successful introduction of a 20mm thick construction option within the popular Warehouse Collection, Ted Todd have now extended this offering of enhanced construction to their most-loved toned floors in their pronounced Project collection, offering greater choice for residential and c

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a well-insulated design. Mitchell’s Barn is replacing a sprawling complex of dilapidated tin cowsheds and a rather more attractive oak barn which was founded on a plinth of Tudor era bricks. The original planning permission allow

A recently completed contract for an underfloor heating company has demonstrated how a Grade I listed landmark building can undergo a transformation, in terms of its energy efficiency, without any traces being left on the existing historic internal fabric: while also future-proofing it for a switch to a fully renewable heating source in the coming years.  St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden is not only known for its architecture - prominent from the famous Piazza - but also as

Grespania continues to redefine architectural surfaces with ultra-thin, large-format porcelain tiles that are suitable for both interior and exterior spaces, blending beautiful design with an eco-conscious approach. Designed for contemporary architecture and interior design, Coverlam represents the evolution of porcelain: lighter, stronger, and engineered with respect for the planet. Large-format technical stone represents the next evolution in architectural surfaces - an eng

A specialist timber engineering company, active throughout East Anglia and the Home Counties, is making extensive use of West Fraser ’s SterlingOSB Zero  in the production of its diverse offering of high performance, sustainable offsite solutions. Based in the village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire-Bedfordshire border, Pinewood Structures  was established in 1981 and has grown steadily to become one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of timber-based systems across a variety o

A highly experienced contractor, specialising in energy upgrade refurbishments, underfloor heating and heating installations, has cited ease of installation, as well as the waterproofing and high insulation values of Marmox Multiboard, for his practice of using the coated XPS boards for all of his bathroom fit-outs and many other projects. Richard Percy, a former firefighter, who has been carrying out challenging contracts across the country for the past 15 years and trading

For contractors tasked with classroom refurbishments, Optimise 70 could well be the perfect recommendation.  Modern school classrooms are a tough place for any floor, but the IVC Commercial Optimise 70 range might well be the perfect solution. Affordable, tough, easy to maintain and with class-leading impact noise reduction, it upgrades any classroom floor in need of replacement. Made in Europe by IVC, Optimise 70 is a heavy-duty (0.70mm wear layer) heterogeneous vinyl floor

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