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Wienerberger Expands Its Industry-Leading Sandtoft Clay Roof Tile Range
With The Launch Of New Clay Plain Tiles Sandtoft, a Wienerberger brand, has expanded its industry-leading clay product range with the launch of a number of new clay plain tiles in April 2013. Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Barrow and Alban clay plain tile ranges in 2011, each of the new designs
bring a new texture or colour to the already sought after range. The new clay tiles are manufactured at Broomfleet, where Sandtoft has extensive clay reserves formed from the alluvial plain of the river Humber over 10,000 years ago. This abundant natural resource is situated directly alongside the manufacturing site, and has been harnessed for generations to create beautiful and highly durable clay tiles. From recycled foundry sands that are carefully pressed into the tile’s surface during the manufacture, to new finishing
techniques which bring brand new muted hues to the clay plain tile, there really is a tile for every roof design in the range. The new tiles have been developed together, but each creates its own look on the roof and offers the specifier, housebuilder or homeowner a range of benefits. The
Barrow is aimed at those wanting a traditional handmade appearance at an affordable price. The manufacturing process ensures that a generous application of sand is embedded into every tile to create a rich look characteristic of a true handmade tile. There are five colours to choose from, four of which have been designed to emulate Sandtoft’s award winning Goxhill handmade plain tile. The four includes two brown shades (Dark Oak and Bay Brown), two red colours (the Light and Dark Rusper), the fifth is a bold new colour called Red Basalt. The
colours in the range can be used individually on the roof or mixed to create an attractive blend of colours. One of the most popular colour effects is called ‘Barrow Brindle Mix’ which mixes three colours to create a rustic appearance – and one which is ideally suited to heritage building projects. The red colours are also ideal for vertical tile hanging. The Alban range differs from the Barrow as it combines the look of a reclaimed tile with great value for money. There are also two colour options available. The
Sussex Blend features a mix of red, brown and black tones, while the ‘Vintage Blend’ offers striking contrasts of red and black colour. The Okewood tile has also been launched in a new colour: Haze, which is a blend of two colours. The Okewood is a traditional clay plain tile with a smooth finish and looks that are reminiscent of a sanded tile. Finally, Sandtoft is also launching new colours for its award-winning Humber range and handcrafted ridges.
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ForgeFix Reaches Lofty Heights ForgeFix, the leading distributor of fixings, fastenings and associated products, has added another new product to its range. As part of its commitment to offering innovative solutions to common fixing challenges, the business has extended its range to include a new and revolutionary loft insulation product known as Loft Legs. “Against today’s difficult economic backdrop, it’s more important than ever that homes are energy efficient,” explains Mike Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at
ForgeFix. “When it comes down to it, it’s often the small things that make a big difference. Compressing loft insulation, for instance, can reduce its thermal efficiency by over 50% and it’s for this reason that we’ve introduced Loft Legs to our range.” Specifically, Loft Legs raise the storage deck of a loft by 175mm to
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accommodate the insulation and avoid compression, helping to maintain thermal efficiency and reduce energy bills while allowing users to utilise all available attic space. Ultra-strong and easy to install, this revolutionary product is suitable for use in both new build and non-boarded lofts as well as those that have already been boarded. In addition, Loft Legs are also manufactured in the UK using recycled
polypropylene, making them an ideal choice for anyone looking to do more for the environment. As Mike Smith
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concludes: “As a business, ForgeFix has a genuine commitment to offering a range of high quality products that provide both our stockists and the wider trade sector with practical solutions to real problems. We recognise that finding ways to insulate homes effectively without compromising on storage space can prove difficult, but Loft Legs allow users to meet this challenge head on. We’re confident they will be a huge hit both with the trade and with the DIY-er.”
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