NEWS 02/26 PRODUCT
7. Remix showcases its high-quality range of bagged products Remix Dry Mortar is reaffirming its position as a trusted leader in factory-produced, high-performance construction materials with its comprehensive range of bagged products, each manufactured using kiln-dried constituent materials and stringent quality-assurance processes. The product range includes Post Mix Concrete, Roof Tile Bedding Mortar, General Purpose Masonry Mortar, General Purpose Concrete, and 40N Concrete. The range is completed with kiln dried sand, a versatile product that can be used for jointing and grouting and paving slab bedding.
www.remixdrymortar.co.uk/
9. GreenDrain launches waterless trap
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8. Stelrad updates heat loss calculator
Stelrad’s heat loss calculator and radiator sizing software package for installers and specifiers has been updated.
The improvements to both the Basic Heat Loss Calculator and the Advanced version incorporate the latest recommended room temperatures and air changes from NHBC Standards 2024 Ch.8.3. and associated T&Cs that include the latest CIBSE u-values used. An additional step has also been inserted for the user to choose between electric and conventional heating with a revised calculation algorithm to accommodate this change. The new version incorporates improved styling for better match with colours layout
and typography and improved compatibility with modern browsers.
The guides are designed to help people to select the right radiators for each room are up to date and provide comfortable heating for homeowners, families and tenants.
www.stelrad.com
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Green Drain has launched its waterless trap seal in the UK, as an alternative to traditional P-traps and trap primers for managing dry-drain odour and hygiene issues in commercial and residential buildings. A simple-to-install valve, it creates a permanent physical seal in floor drains, eliminating foul odours, gases, and pests without relying on chemicals or manual trap priming.
The device requires no power supply, moving parts, or modification to pipework, and can typically be fitted in minutes. It is designed to retrofit into existing drainage systems, replacing the water seal in conventional traps with a flexible rubber membrane. The seal allows unrestricted wastewater flow while preventing the escape of sewer gases and the ingress of insects. As the system does
10. Frontine’s new Urban Hue Urban and Hue are two new furniture collections from Frontline Bathrooms. Urban features a refined handless door profile and a sculptured fluted design. It comes in a trio of matt finishes, and wall-mounted or floor-standing configurations
12. DRU announces increase in gas wall heater distribution DRU, the European fireplace manufacturer, has stepped up production and distribution of its Art and Style gas wall heaters, and is inviting applications for new stockists from the UK Heating and Ventilating industry.
DRU gas wall heaters are designed to be energy-efficient. With built-in thermostats and settings for precise temperature control, their compact size allows for versatile installation and, being designed to be more environmentally friendly. They are also available in both natural gas and propane compatible options, making them suitable for remote locations that are not connected to the gas mains.
www.drufire.co.uk
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Hue’s palette includes matt cocoa brown, and there are coordinated basin units and a fully fluted WC unit. It has a J-handle drawer styling, soft-close mechanisms and a 330mm deep unit.
Both Urban and Hue come with ceramic basins as standard.
www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk
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Kraus’s range of shelves and hooks compatible with their Easy Living Acoustic Wall Panels includes Black Metal Wall Panel Hooks and the Black Metal Wall Panel Shelf.
Made from ultra-durable black powder coated steel for a scratch and chip resistant finish the Black Metal Wall Panel Hooks and Black Metal Wall Panel Shelf are designed to fit between the slats of Easy Living Acoustic Wall Panels, giving a ‘floating’ effect.
The shelves come 20cm wide and 10cm deep and feature a useful lipped edge. The hooks are
supplied in packs of two.
www.kraus.co.uk
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not rely on standing water, it removes the risk of evaporation; one of the most common causes of odour complaints in low-use drains.
As concerns around hygiene, indoor air quality, and long-term maintenance costs continue to influence specification decisions, waterless trap seals are increasingly being considered as an alternative approach in both new-build and refurbishment projects.
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