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DRY BUILD CONSTRUCTION IS A WELL-KNOWN PHENOMENON, BUT IT IS STILL LARGELY UNCOMMON
stronger, lighter, and more adaptable, leading to greater flexibility in construction design.
When it comes to financial benefit, the real cost-effectiveness relies on key features such as speed of installation, as well as being low maintenance and easy to repair. The materials are easily optimised, so there is minimal wastage.
Dry build construction is a well-known phenomenon, but it is still largely uncommon. In most situations its purpose is not to replace traditional wet methods, but complement them and create an alternative for builders. When it comes to developing and building aesthetic new homes, dry build is becoming an increasingly popular alternative.
Darren Hook is managing director at English Heritage Buildings
West Port doors last 40 per cent longer
FD30 fire doors from bespoke timber experts West Port have been proven to withstand fires for 40 per cent longer than the legal requirement. To achieve an FD30 rating, products have to hold flames at bay for 30 minutes. Subjected to rigorous testing by both Cambridge Fire Research and BRE, West Port’s door managed to withstand temperatures in excess of 800 degrees Celsius for 42 minutes 7 seconds, or 40 pr cent longer. Ken Mercer, West Port Commercial Sales Director commented: “After the terri- ble tragedy at Grenfell, fire safety is being talked about more than it has for decades. It’s clear that for far too long, attitudes towards fire safety have been too lax, and it’s the responsibility of everyone in the construction industry to help ensure nothing like this happens again. At West Port, we treat fire safety with the utmost seriousness – and our fire-rated products are among the most robust and reliable in the industry. We treat 30 minutes as a bare minimum, not a target – and because of that, we’re delighted, but not surprised, to see our product perform so well in testing.”
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