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Engineered Ducted Heat Pump Solutions
Fully ducted heat pump systems are becoming an acceptable complete solution for domestic home heating and ventilation design. Generally installed in higher end homes, when correctly engineered installed and commissioned these systems are… Read more
Can Foil be Used As Insulation?
Seems like a simple enough question doesn’t it? Unfortunately the answer is not so simple. In countries where excessive heat is a problem the use of foil is prevalent, for… Read more
Complying with SFI and SDI Ratings for Coatings
Have you been required to provide the SFI (Spread of Flame Index) and SDI (Smoke Development Index) information of the specified coatings for a project recently? Chances are that your… Read more
Warranties for Roofing Screws
With all residential and commercial jobs there is a requirement to produce a warranty and also durability document to state that our roofing and flashings materials are fit for purpose…. Read more
Shading Diagram Interpretation
As councils are put under more pressure by society to control the effects of the built environment on adjoining neighbours, it is becoming more essential to understand the implications of… Read more
Hinged Casement Sashes
Following on from the previous post on sash size considerations, let’s take a look at casement sashes that exceed the stay limitations. These can be achieved using hinged door product, applying… Read more
Lifecycle Cost Assessment for Paints
With increased pressure on our environment there is a growing requirement for manufacturers like us to understand the impact our products have on the environment and how these impacts can… Read more
Leaking Sacramento Apartments – What Has Changed?
I recently visited the notorious Sacramento Apartments where extensive remediation work is underway. I looked at the repairs and asked, “What has changed?” The answer I received was: “Nothing, really.”… Read more
Building Act Review And The Implications For E3
Do It Once And Do It Well…. I listened with great trepidation to the latest release of information from Maurice Williamson regarding the Building Act Review and if there are… Read more
Raking Heads and Sills on Aluminium Window and Door Flashing
Having seen a wide range of failed aluminium window and door flashing I strongly advise not to design raking window or door heads unless the head is hard up to… Read more
