58 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS New Imperial pressed and engineering bricks
Imperial Bricks has introduced a new range of pressed and engineering bricks. The new 3”/75mm bricks – Accrington Smooth Red, Blue Engineering and Manchester Pressed Red – can be used to match existing brickwork or surrounding properties for RMI
and new build in the North and Midlands. Imperial Accrington Smooth Red (Class A) is a high-quality red engineering brick, colour matched to original Accrington stock bricks. The Imperial Blue Engineering (Class B) features an attractive metallic finish and is a strong and durable brick suitable for use below damp course proofing or to cap freestanding walls. The new Manchester Pressed Red features natural shade variations that replicate traditional pressed stock bricks found throughout Northern England.
01952 750816
www.imperialbricks.co.uk New Pro-Tek™ WPC engineered vinyl flooring
PRO-TEK™WPC - the next generation engineered vinyl floor – has launched in the UK. Developed to meet the demands of the commercial and residen- tial sectors, PRO-TEK™ WPC features the latest technology and offers superior performance, ease of installation and low maintenance, as well as
reduced lifecycle costs and eco-benefits. Five collections offer a total of 40 designs, in wood and tile effects, with matching four-sided bevelled edges and a complete range of matching WPC vinyl-wrapped accessories. The new waterproof WPC engineered vinyl floor is a phthalate-free wood plastic composition design with a robust construction, measuring 7mm to 8.5mm in thickness and comprising seven individual layers.
020 3917 5550
www.pro-tek-flooring.com Seminars now available in bite size webinars
Ancon has extended its technical services offering with the addition of webinars. The first webinar available in the series is entitled The Correct Use of Wall Ties in Brick-to-Block Construction and can be viewed on the Ancon website.
This webinar provides viewers with information on the various types of cavity wall restraints and their design considerations including how to limit heat/sound transfer. The webinars are delivered by Ancon technical staff who have considerable technical experience of applying seminar content in practice.
0114 275 5224
www.ancon.co.uk/resources/webinars A guide to CaberWood MDF
Norbord has released a guide to help tradespeople know which product from its CaberWood MDF range is the most suitable for their project. The flowchart asks simple questions and the answers to these directs the user to one of the five products in the CaberWood MDF range. This includes CaberWood MDF Pro, which is suitable for straightforward machine and surface finishing; CaberWood MDF Pro MR, a moisture resistant panel ideal for application in
humid interiors; CaberWood MDF Trade, a lighter board; CaberWood MDF Trade MR, the benefits of the lighter board with added moisture resistance; or CaberWood MDF Industrial, a high-performing, deep-routing panel.
www.norbord.co.uk
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces their innovative new Gable Panel Connector
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Simpson Strong-Tie has developed a system of connectors which incorpo- rates new and existing products for the installation of a timber gable panel. The brand new GPC, Gable Panel Connector, solves the problem of the connection detail between the masonry wall, the wall plate and the bottom rail of the gable panel. Sales Director, Jon Head, says: “We are pleased to be able to offer a complete solution for connecting timber gable panels to masonry walls and roof structures. The GPC has been developed to safely transfer the lateral wind loads being applied to the masonry and the timber gable ends into the braced roof diaphragm. The solutions give installation options using either a continuous wall plate or raised wall plate at the gable end.’’ Simpson Strong-Tie continue to develop a wide range of engineered and tested products to help build Safer Stronger Structures.
01827 255 600
www.strongtie.co.uk
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