building materials Hanson Marshalls launch natural


stone portfolio From the beauty of natural Yorkstone to the style and sophistication of granite and Alta Quartzite, Marshalls natural stone materials offer endless opportunities to bring landscaping to life and now the full range is available through Marshalls new Natural Stone Landscape Product Selector and website. Showcasing the largest range of Yorkstone in the UK, with case studies and visualisations in a variety of different landscapes including schools, heritage, retail, commercial and contemporary settings, the new brochure brings together Marshalls extensive portfolio of natural stone products and offers inspirational and unique design solutions from Marshalls experts. For more information call 0870 241 2463 or visit www.marshalls.co.uk/naturalstone.


launches Ecostock H


TM


anson UK has launched the most sustainable stock brick range available in the market. Produced at the company’s new factory in Measham, Leicestershire, the Hanson EcostockTM range consists of 16 soft-mud bricks which combine a consistent quality, high aesthetic appeal with low- carbon credentials. Hanson EcostockTM


reflects the


sustainable manufacturing process at the new £50 million factory. Measham is the largest ‘soft-mud’ brick plant in Europe and has been designed to combine locally sourced recycled raw materials with


low energy, low waste processes to make stock bricks with the lowest embodied CO2 available. Available nationally, the Hanson EcostockTM


range


offers builders a variety of finishes. It comprises of thrown and pressed bricks in a range of colours – from plain reds and buffs to bricks with blackened and white faces that give an aged, reclaimed look. A video of bricks being made at Hanson’s new Measham brick factory can be viewed on the Hanson website. The two minute video outlines the sustainability features of the Measham plant and shows the state-of-the-art brick production process. For more information or to request a copy of Hanson’s new Brick Guide, call 08705 258258 or visit www.hanson.com/uk/bricks.


SIKAWATERTIGHT CONCRETE KEEPS THE TIDE AT BAY


development presently being constructed by Dandara, on abandoned industrial land, right on the St Hellier waterfront in Jersey. Ronez supplied in excess of 4,000 cubic metres of Sika Watertight Concrete to the project. Construction of the basement presented a real challenge, because of the considerable tidal movement. Work had to be timed to coincide with


S


ika Watertight Concrete is a key ingredient in the building of a prestigious new £68 million


low tides, as the basement area was under water at other times. With the building now out of the ground, the car park is completely dry, with the watertight concrete providing a protective watertight shell. BBA approved Sika Watertight Concrete works by incorporating two powerful admixtures that reduce the water content of the mix. For more information call 01707 394444 or visit www.sika.co.uk.


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