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BRIGHTER, BETTER PLACES WITH ROOFLIGHTS
The new LAMILUX CPD ‘Brighter, Better places with roofl ights’ was offi cially awarded RIBA accreditation in June 2025. This session therefore
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updates on the latest legislation affecting roofl ights, making this CPD essential for professionals involved in roofl ight specifi cation, compliance, and architectural design. This RIBA- approved presentation explores the history of roofl ights, featuring real- world application examples,
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legislative considerations, and practical specifi cation guidance. Whether you’re a specifi er, designer, or consultant, the LAMILUX RIBA CPD on roofl ights offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge, earn CPD points, and stay ahead of industry changes – while also gaining insight into the innovative solutions developing at LAMILUX. Whether you prefer an in-person CPD at your offi ces, with lunch provided, or an online live CPD seminar via Microsoft Teams or another video conferencing provider LAMILUX will deliver its live seminar to suit your practice. To book a CPD session, please call or send an email. Alternatively, visit
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NEWS FEATURE
Why tiles are the sustainable choice
Nick Bratt, manufacturer Palace Chemicals, A
national technical sales manager for tile adhesive describes how tiles should be
considered a sustainable option for wall and fl oor fi nishes, compared to the alternatives available to specifi ers today.
lthough various other options are available, tiles have the benefi t of a strong sustainability proposition, compared to other types of wall and fl oor coverings. For a start, they are durable and
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longlasting, as well as being fi reproof, anti-allergenic, waterproof and scratch-resistant, assuming of course that the area is prepared correctly and they are installed using appropriate high quality adhesives and grouts. According to the Environnmental Product Declaration (EPD) of Confi ndustria Ceramica of Italy, which represents the Italian tile manufacturing sector, ceramic tiles have a reference service life of 60 years, well beyond many alternatives. From the point of view of a building specifi er who is looking to maximise the energy effi ciency of a building, tiles also have the key benefi t of adding to the thermal mass of the structure, aiding the retention of heat and minimising its loss through walls and fl oors. In today’s modern builds, underfl oor heating is often incorporated into the build-up of fl oors. Thermal mass, of which tiled surfaces are an important part, combined with the low energy, low heat technologies of underfl oor heating, make an important contributon to the modern energy effi cient home. Furthermore, tiles are made from naturally occurring raw materials and are fully recyclable at the end of use. While there is concern about VOCs and chemicals used in tile adhesives, grouts, cleaners and preparation products, the manufacturers of these products have made major changes in their product formulations in recent years to improve the environmental performance of their products. Due to advances in technology, there are now for example lightweight adhesives on the market, which are easier and more sustainable to transport to site, requiring less mixing and involving less weight. They are also designed to provide much improved coverage, reducing material usage during installation. Additionally a new generation of levellers is available nowadays, which use recycled material rather than quarried sand, helping improve the sustainability of fl oor tiling projects. It is interesting to note that the tiling sector, through The Tile Association, is now fully committed to ensuring that its materials, methods and processes are helping to achieve sustainable targets by 2050. The main focus is on circular design, meaning that product development should consider the lifecycle of such in order to extend its use. This involves using longlasting materials, reusing offcuts, introducing take- back schemes and recycling old tiles into rubble for other construction uses. These and other initiatives provide reassurance to architects that they can specify tiles and adhesives, secure in the knowledge that they are a more sustainable choice.
Supplied by Nick Bratt, national technical sales manager for Palace Chemicals
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