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with Euroform’s Versaroc MPA1, A2 Versapanel and A1 Easyboard cement based sheathing boards. Surebreathe™ delivers Class W2 vapour resistance in accordance with EN 13859-2 in addition to Class A1 non- combustibility in accordance with EN 13501-1,
1. Euroform’s new A1 non- combustible breather membrane
Euroform has developed a new, A1 non-combustible breather membrane named Surebreathe, engineered to work with its range of sheathing boards for steel framed system (SFS) walling, Surebreathe has been engineered specifically for use
2. New slate roofing system CUPA PIZARRAS has launched READYSLATE, a pre-assembled natural slate roofing system made up of six high-quality natural slates mounted on a waterproof membrane. READYSLATE®
The vapour permeable, airtight and watertight Surebreathe™ membrane is available with associated joint tapes for use on the exterior of lightweight SFS walls,
It is easy to cut and can be installed by a variety of methods depending on the project and site-specific requirements such as wind loads, length of exposure prior to the installation of the supporting brackets for the cladding/finish, building height and location.
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4. Birkdale introduces new DuraPost Sleeper T-Post Birkdale has unveiled the DuraPost Sleeper T-Post, the latest addition to its practical and trusted DuraPost range. Available in four lengths, 1.2m, 1.5m, 2.0m and 2.4m, the Sleeper T-Post is designed to suit a wide range of landscaping applications and to work seamlessly with most common sleeper sizes. The system can
5. British Gypsum takes fire safety to new level
offers an ideal
solution for applications such as smaller roof areas, modular buildings and low-pitch where traditional slate cannot be used. The system is made using two distinct layers. Its support layer consists of a waterproof self- adhesive membrane composed of a non-woven polyester felt
reinforcement covered with SBS modified bitumen mastic. Over this, the visible layer includes six high-quality 300 x 200mm natural Spanish slates, which are pre-drilled and marked with an overlapping reference line.
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3. New NavYseal PTFE Cord from Navigator
Navigator MSL has introduced its new NavYseal PTFE Cord, an alternative to traditional PTFE tape.
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Featuring a thicker, string- like design that wraps around threads to seal across a wide range of applications. With over 200 fibres per cord and advanced wetting properties for adhesion to metallic surfaces, NavYseal ensures sealing efficiency and durability, even under demanding conditions.
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Habito plasterboard from British Gypsum is a new, fully compliant, solution for use in external walls in buildings more than 11 and 18 metres in height, as defined in Approved Document B.
The load capability data for a wider range of fixings and a new 12 mm service support plate means Habito can be used as a full-layer alternative to plywood. The gypsum-based board is
6. Conex Bänninger develops K65 alloy
Conex Bänninger, in conjunction with Wieland copper alloy tube production, has developed K65, a copper-iron alloy in response to the increased demand for CO2 R-744 in commercial refrigeration applications.
Where standard copper pipe can’t withstand the required 130 bar, K65 offers a lightweight, easy-to-braze (no welding required) copper-iron alloy that is specifically engineered for the
rigours of high-pressure CO2 systems.
K65 is readily identifiable
easy to install without special tools, as it uses ‘score and snap’ technology, and has been tested with wall plugs, cavity anchors and 5mm woodscrews.
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and easy to distinguish from traditional copper due to its slightly magnetic property, the K65 and 130 bar markings. It is available in a wide range of fittings from 3/8” through to 2 5/8”.
When professionally installed K65 fittings are covered by a twenty-five-year guarantee.
www.conexbanninger.co.uk
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be used to construct retaining garden walls up to 1.2m in height, with a recommended foundation depth of 1.2m. For any project exceeding 0.6m in height, Birkdale advises consulting a qualified structural engineer to ensure compliance with safety and stability requirements. Its T-shaped makes attaching sleepers simple and secure. Pre-drilled 9mm holes make installation fast and efficient, ensuring compatibility with SITEMATE Flat-Head, Wafer-Head, or Hex-Head timber screws. The DuraPost®
features a Magnelis®
Sleeper T-Post pre-
galvanised coating, providing outstanding corrosion resistance and weather protection.
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