Window and door foam sealant tapes specialist ISO-Chemie will be displaying its airtightness, thermal and acoustic sealing solutions at BE-ST Summits across Scotland this autumn. ISO-TOP WINFRAMER will be one of the products featured on ISO Chemie’s stand at this Autumn’s BE-ST Summits across Scotland A key feature at the events in Dumfries, Inverness and Glasgow will be ISO-TOP WINFRAMER, a structurally solid, pre-fabricated installation frame manufactured in a range of va

It’s that time of year again - trying to keep condensation at bay. Vectaire's products ensure optimal air quality, low noise levels, and reduced running costs. ​ They are designed to meet the needs of modern homes while prioritizing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. ​ New to Vectaire’s ventilation range is the MFCF100. This dMEV provides low level, continuous ventilation to control condensation. Its integral sensor recognises changes in system pressure and

The UK's Future Homes Standard, which comes into force in March 2027, will impact window specification, focusing on ways to improve airtightness as energy ratings for properties continue to tighten, says Andy Swift, sales and operations director - UK for sealant tape manufacturer ISO-Chemie. Andy Swift, sales and operations director UK for ISO-Chemie The UK's Future Homes Standard mandates a 75% to 80% cut in carbon emissions, ensuring that new homes and non-domestic building

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened in May 2026, the Centre for Excellence is a first of its kind training hub for Multiplex in the UK. Designed to bring industry excellence to life, the facility combines classroom-based l

Air conditioning remains an expensive and uncommon solution to summer heatwaves in UK homes while it is also generally very difficult to retrofit within older and especially our heritage commercial buildings. There are, however, much more financially viable measures which can be quickly taken to help mitigate high-temperatures and stuffy indoor atmospheres as window renovation specialist Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is experienced in providing for its customers. Th

The arrival of a number of new and extended radiator ranges from Stelrad over the past few months has been warmly welcomed by the heating industry. First off the line was the new extended range of cast iron radiators – high quality additions to an already popular range of top end radiators. In its 90th year, it seems almost fitting that leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has chosen to expand the range of options for its cast iron column radiators here in the UK. The popula

Trianco’s new Activair R290 indoor heat pumps deliver efficient, low-carbon heating with outputs of 3.2kW and 5kW, advanced smart controls and remote diagnostic/monitoring capability; ideal for retrofit, new build and LA/social housing. Trianco’s new Activair R290 is a revolutionary indoor air/water heat pump designed for locations where an outdoor unit is unfeasible; examples are apartments without balconies or those with limited outside space. Developed to supply both heat

ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a new sustainable residential development at an Oxford college. The move sees ISO-TOP WINFRAMER ‘TYPE 1’ units being fitted to support and insulate the triple glazed aluminium windows and doors installed at Wolfson College’s new three-storey residential development. When completed in spring next year, the Garden Building will provide 50 high-quality student bedrooms, supported by

A major energy refurbishment project carried out at a University of West London College has achieved dramatic improvements to the energy efficiency of both historic and contemporary buildings, replacing the complex’s gas-fired boilers with a district heating scheme fed by air source heat pumps, where ESBE valves are crucial to the management of the heating and hot water supply. The year-long upgrade at Ruskin College which completed in March, was led by Norfolk based Finn Geo