PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
Inspired by natural England
Wood-Ker is new addition to the extensive Craven Dunnill tile collection and is the latest premium wood-effect glazed porcelain tile. The delicate detail of the surface pattern and shading achieve a highly realistic sawn wood-grain effect, revealing both cross cut and end grain characteristics of natural timber. Available in 1000 x 144mm ‘planks’,Wood-Ker is a available in four colour options: Brown, Nut, Cream and a Grey. Sands tile collection has the exact appearance of natural English volcanic slate, similar to that quarried in the hills of
Complete guide to
structural connectors Simpson Strong-Tie has unveiled its new 2012 catalogue, which gives customers a complete guide of its range of structural connectors for timber and masonry construction. This eagerly-awaited catalogue, which is available as a hard copy, CD-Rom or as a download from the Simpson Strong- Tie website, details full descriptions of each product along with technical information and load capacities. As well as featuring long established products, this industry bible also details new product ranges, including the I-Bean hold support (IHS), safety fast lite (SFLHI) and a range of connectors for use with Structurally Insulated Panels. There are also even more products with European Technical Approval (ETA), and therefore, CE approved. Chris Sanders, marketing manager at Simpson Strong Tie says: “We believe our catalogue is a must-have for the construction industry and we’ve worked hard to make sure it’s user-friendly and accessible by making it available in a number of formats. The CD-Rom version also includes digital version of Simpson’s other ranges including Anchors, Resins, Fasteners and Glulam Connectors, as well as a suite of product installation animations.” For more information telephone 01827 255 600 or visit
www.strongtie.co.uk
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the Lake District, but is in fact the latest porcelain floor tile series from Craven Dunnill’s Renaissance Collection. Featuring distinctive slate markings and subtle shading, typical of the Lake District region, with a smooth honed finish, Sands has the appearance of slate but the practical benefits of porcelain, including fade resistance, durable wear characteristics and ease of maintenance. Sands from Craven Dunnill’s Renaissance Collection is available as 758 x 453mm floor tiles in four versatile colours: Dark Sand, Ivory Sand, Brown Sand and Grey Sand. For more information telephone 01746 761 611, email
info@cravendunnill.co.uk or visit
www.cravendunnill.co.uk
Slab vasesmadewith love
Aworld leader in the production and distribution of quartz surfaces, Cosentino has collaboratedwith the internationally acclaimed design studio , FormUsWith Love. The result of this partnership is a stunning conceptual piece ofwork entitled ‘Slab Vase’,whichwas showcased at StockholmDesignWeek in February. The project consists of rings of Silestone,which have been slipped over ametal bracketmeasuring around 40cmhigh to produce a watertight vessel. The rings vary in size and are cut so the shape of the vase changeswith each assembly. The project aims to break away fromthe familiar Silestone slab formand explore thematerial’s tactile dimension. For more information telephone 01256 761 229 or email
info.uk@
cosentinogroup.net
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