All Structures articles – Page 2
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Timber closed-panel system
Masonite engineered timber I-Joists, used as part of the Tradis closed-panel wall and roof system, have been selected for a development of four luxury low-energy homes near Penrith by the developer Eden Frame
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Reinforcement for masonry wall
Ancon has added two wire diameters to its range of AMR masonry reinforcement.
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Timber joists
The new Alljoist from Boise EWP, part of the Simple Framing System, has been designed for use in floor and roof systems that need to match the old 9-inch deep carcassing joist.
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Movement joints
Tremco Illbruck has launched a range of bump-free mechanical movement joints.
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Raft foundations
Abbey Pynford’s Housedeck raft foundation system has been used on the construction of a communal dining hall at Cuffley Outdoor Centre in Hertfordshire.
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Insulated dampproof courses and waterproofing
Hyload Insulated DPC, the structural waterproofing product from Ruberoid ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓs Products, has been designed to minimise cold bridging when closing masonry cavity walls.
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Cavity barrier
Cavity Trays has launched the Cavi 60 SAF Stop, a multipurpose cavity barrier that provides acoustic, fire barrier and water-deflecting qualities.
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Balcony support
Oregon Timber Frame has launched a hybrid steel and timber walk-on balcony for use on a 60-apartment timber-frame development located just outside Edinburgh.
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Stainless steel tension system
Structural Dynamics has launched two stainless steel wire and tension systems aimed at high-profile architectural projects.
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Long-span steel roof trusses
Metsec has supplied 32 long span, lightweight steel trusses along with Z-purlins and C-sections to support the roof of the Hub, a curved four-storey riverfront residential and retail development in Chelmsford.
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Seal for timber joists and I-beams
Manthorpe ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Products has come up with the Joist Seal, which it claims combats air leakage around timber joists and I-beams.
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Joist hangers
Simpson Strong-Tie has extended its range of timber-to-timber and timber-to-masonry hangers to fit 47mm and 91mm solid timber joists.
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Ground stabilising mesh
Tensar International has launched TriAx Geogrid, a ground stabilisation mesh that is suitable for applications such as unpaved and permament paved roads, as well as differential settlement on weak or variable sub-grades.
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Lightweight structural floor
Fibreglass Gratings has launched Dura Slab, a high-strength lightweight structural floor suitable for applications such as industrial flooring, trench covers, service duct covers and new and replacement bridge decking.
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Timber frame fire protection
In a bid to mitigate the risk of fire on timber frame construction sites Arch Timber Protection has developed Vascol FR fire-retardant framing timbers.
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Cavity wall weep
Dampproof and flashing specialist Cavity Trays has launched the Pyramid Weep.
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Acoustic systems for party floors
Tranquilt, a lightweight, one-part acoustic system for new-build and refurbished party floors, has been launched by Icopal.
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Features
Specialist costs: Concrete frames
Ian Purton reports on the impact of the new Eurocodes, the increase in post-tensioned flooring and recent cost changes in the sector
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Specialist costs: Structural steel
With steel demand at an all-time high last year, David Cane, associate at Gardiner & Theobald, considers what’s next for the sector – plus David Sands of Bourne Steel gets a grilling
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Specialist costs: Concrete frames
In the first of our specialist market overviews, Ian Purton of Gardiner & Theobald looks at the concrete sector’s lead times and costs
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