The benefits of timber as a building material - Specifier Review
Mar 16, 2018 · Lightweight and versatile, timber is easy to handle and install. This facilitates a faster, less expensive and less disruptive construction process, making it the ideal material for brownfield site construction and urban development – as well as altogether quieter, calmer and cleaner building sites. Off-site, timber gains points thanks to its ...
Sitting Room vs. Living Room: What’s the Difference?
Nov 1, 2023 · The living room is the essential family room. It’s usually the main place of activity in a household aside from the kitchen and is usually much larger than a sitting room. Living rooms are often furnished with one or two sofas and an armchair if the space is available. Many living rooms are multi-functional too and may contain a small dining ...
18 Things you need to know about R32 refrigerant
18 of the key points about R32 refrigerant. – R32 is a low GWP refrigerant of 675. – It is 17% of the GWP of R404A which is common in refrigeration. – It is 32% of the GWP of R410A which is common in air conditioning. – Because of this, it’s being introduced in the UK as an alternative to these gases. – R32 is already widely used in ...
VIEWPOINT - Specifier Review
Preparing for the future: how specifiers can lead the way. As the construction industry prepares for updated home and building efficiency standards, specifiers have an important role in shaping homes of the future. Richard Bateman, Product Manager at RWC, outlines the key elements of the anticipated Future Homes Standard and emphasises the ...
The history of lime as a building material - Specifier Review
Jun 12, 2023 · Lime is a key component of traditional building materials such as mortar, plaster, and stucco. It is also used in modern construction techniques, including eco-friendly building designs. One of the primary uses of lime in building construction is as a binding agent in mortar. Lime mortar is made by mixing lime, sand, and water.
Construction Industry News and Views | Specifier Review
SPECIFIER REVIEW – CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEWS & VIEWS. Specifier Review publishes news and views from the built environment. Showcasing the latest architectural projects, building product innovations, video presentations and informative articles from building product manufacturers and construction industry specialists. Latest architectural ...
Norbord Cabershield: A new generation of weatherproof flooring
Nov 6, 2014 · Norbord’s Cabershield is a moisture-resistant P5 tongue-and-groove board with a permanent protective non-slip coating which is ideal for all sorts of construction projects.. Complementing Norbord’s Caberdek – the UK’s leading peel-clean board – Cabershield is made from the same 22mm P5 board and features a tough polyurethane coating permanently bonded to the top surface.
An Introduction to Lime Mortar as a Sustainable Building Material
Jul 11, 2023 · CONCLUSION. In conclusion, lime mortar is a versatile and sustainable building material that offers numerous benefits for sustainable architecture. Its low embodied energy and carbon footprint make it an environmentally friendly choice, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Lime mortar’s breathability and moisture ...
R32 refrigerant – why the change and why now? - Specifier Review
Jan 25, 2019 · Carbon has a GWP of 1. R410A has a GWP of 2,088 meaning that if one kilogram is released into the atmosphere it would have 2,088 times the harmful effect of one kilogram of carbon. That is why we are now seeing a move to a new refrigerant – R32, which has a GWP of 675 (two-thirds less than R410a). The decision by air conditioner manufacturers ...
Big Foot Systems Modernises Rooftop Support - Specifier Review
Feb 29, 2016 · Finally Big Foot Systems offers short manufacture and delivery lead times to help a project meet its schedule and stay within budget. For further information on all products and services offered by Big Foot Systems email: [email protected] or telephone 01323 844355. Follow @Bigfootsystems.