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adhesives & materials MODULAR CONSTRUCTION MARKET KEY SEALANT TAPE GROWTH, SAYS ISO CHEMIE
The modular house construction market will help to drive window and door foam sealant tape growth in 2022, predicts Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie.
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He sees the UK market staying buoyant over the next 12 months as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic and building and construction activity remains busy, particular in the face of a chronic national housing shortage and the need to build more affordable housing. This will see construction projects ‘surge’ ahead with cost effective products such as foam sealant tapes, which deliver improved energy performance and efficiencies, increasingly specified for retrofit applications and new projects. In the modular sector, house designers are currently looking at new ways to deliver low carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies to deliver measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits. 2021 has been the best ever trading year for the ISO Chemie - sales are up 45% - and Andy Swift says the modular construction market will be a key target for further growth going forward over the next 12 months.
“Modular construction is gaining increasing traction and next year will see continued integration of the system with the more traditional methods of building, enabling developers to bring forward housing projects more expediently,” he adds. “Our ISO BLOCO range of sealant tapes and the WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system can add real value during the initial and post construction phases, so I expect to see more interest in these and other products in 2022 and beyond.”
Andy Swift also points out that the amendment to the building regulations currently coming into force are set to have an impact as energy ratings for buildings and property become stricter - proposed changes to Part L 2021 lay out a government roadmap to zero carbon and future homes standard.
These include energy and ventilation standards for residential and non-domestic buildings that are far better for the environment and fit for the future, says Andy Swift, who adds: “Higher air and thermal standards for house construction will be a priority. This is an important message that will continued to be pushed to architects and other property specifiers over the next 12 months. With energy rated and conservation products continuing to be at the forefront of design and building regulations, there will be ‘discernible’ growth for air tightness and thermal sealing products.
“There are effective products out there to ensure that airtightness and thermal efficiency within buildings should never be overlooked or ignored - it’s a matter of designing in these products,” Andy Swift says. More at www.iso-chemie.eu/
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EASY TO SHAPE & QUICK DRYING ON INTERIORS & EXTERIORS
WORKING TIME: 30 MINUTES EASY TO SAND COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PAINTS & COATINGS CAN BE DRILLED & SCREWED LOW ODOUR
PURPOSE Quick drying powder filler. Great for shaping and form work on all types of wood, indoors and out. It has no depth limit and offers excellent adhesion. Can be stained or painted with any type of conventional paint, varnish or stain after 3 hours.
SUBSTRATES Wood Repair Filler can be applied to any type of wood, including common exotic species, chipboard and plywood. For optimal results, apply Wood Hardener beforehand.
OVERCOATING Wood Repair Filler can be overcoated by any type of conventional paints, varnishes and stains.
Physical and technical FEATURES
• Wood Repair Filler: is a filler in powder form, for interior or exterior use, made of mineral extracts and selected binders. • Characterization (NFT 36-005): Family IV - class 4c. • Codification (NFT 30-608): G3E5S2V0W0A0C0. • Mixing rate: add 300ml water per 1kg powder (30%). • Application thickness: no depth limit. • Capacity: 1kg fills 1L when mixed. • Working time: 30 minutes. • Setting time: second coat as soon as the filler is hard and dry to the touch. • Overcoating: can be painted in 3 hours average time (after complete drying). • Color: natural wood. • Adhesion: filler/substrate (NF T 30 608): > 0.8 Mpa.
USE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS Application tools: filling knife, trowel or blade. Tool cleaning: after use, product residue can be rubbed off tools when dry (water cleaning is not necessary). Preservation: product guaranteed 6 months. Stored away from humidity. If found to be faulty within the guarantee period, we will arrange a replacement on proof of purchase. PACKAGING Box: 1kg and 2kg.
RECOMMENDATIONS and care for use The times mentioned are indicative and depend on the substrate, coat thickness, and the ambient conditions. Do not apply at a temperature below 5°C or above 35°C nor at a relative humidity over 80%.
SUBSTRATES PREPARATION Substrates to be prepared as per the current trade practices. Substrates must be hard, cohesive, clean, sound and dry.
NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS to be referred to NFT 30-608: Coating fillers for interior works and/or exterior.
HEALTH AND SAFETY It is recommended to wear gloves and glasses while applying Wood Repair Filler. Always wear a dust mask when sanding. Dispose of unused product and packaging responsibly at your local waste collection centre.
Safety data sheet available at www.toupret.co.uk
The data sheet information, especially the guidelines relevant to the application and final use of the product are provided in good faith and result from TOUPRET’s experience and knowledge of the products. The product should be used as per the trade practices rules book and in reference to our recommendations. The information provided is relevant to applications processed at a temperature of 20°C, a relative humidity of 50% and on average absorbency substrates. The times mentioned are only indicative and depend on the substrate, the coat thickness, and the ambient conditions.
*Information on the emission level of volatile substances into indoor air, presenting a risk of toxicity by inhalation, on a scale from A+ (very low emissions) to C (high emissions).
Toupret expands its one coat offering with new interior surfaces Quick Fill 28th June 2021 its one coat offering with new interior surfaces Quick Fill Toupret, the professional’s choice for quality wall fillers, has today improved collection with a new interior surfaces product that is readypaint in just 30 minutes. Toupret’s professional interior and exterior Quick Fill products offer a fast one coat repair. All are lightweight, ready mixed and provide a quality that professionals can rely on from a brand with over 80 years of expertise. surfaces Quick Fill product from Toupret is fast-drying (ready to paint in just 30 minutes) and it can be filled to any depth with no shrinkage . Quick Fill is also easy to sand and there is no need to spot prime over it as it will not flash or grin through the paintwork. Available as a tub in either 1L or 4L sizes. There is no limit on working time, a versatile solution for many types of job. Also, part of the one coat family but for outside repairs, is the exterior ll product. This ready mixed, lightweight, and ready to use can be applied to cement, concrete, and masonry as well as plaster and old painted surfaces. It can be painted over in just one hour. It offers the same high quality Toupret finish and performance of no depth limit, and no mping. Plus, it’s rich in resin for extra strength – so you can quickly move from job to job with the reassurance of doing it once . The exterior quick fill is available as a 1L and 4L tub for applications both small and large.
Toupret’s professional interior and exterior Quick Fill products offer a fast one coat repair. All are lightweight, ready mixed and provide a quality that professionals can rely on from a brand with over 80 years of expertise. The new interior surfaces Quick Fill product from Toupret is fast-drying (ready to paint in just 30 minutes) and it can be filled to any depth with no shrinkage or slumping. Quick Fill is also easy to sand and there is no need to spot prime before painting over it as it will not flash or grin through the paintwork. Available as a tub in either 1L or 4L sizes. There is no limit on working time, ensuring a versatile solution for many types of job.
Toupret, the professional’s choice for quality wall fillers, has today improved its Toupret expands its one coat offering with new interQuick Fill collection with a new interior surfaces product that is readyto-paint in ior surfaces Qu just 30 minutes. Toupret, the professional’s choice for quality wall fillers, has today its Quick Fill collection with a new interior surfaces product that is ready to-paint in just 30 minutes. Toupret’s professional interior and exterior Quick Fill products offer a one coat repair. All are lightweight, ready mixed and provide a quality that professionals can rely on from a brand with over 80 years of expertise. The new interior surfaces Quick Fill product from Toupret is fast-drying (ready to paint in just 30 minutes) and it can be filled to any depth with no shrinkage or slumping. Quick Fill is also easy to sand and there is no need to spot prime before painting over it as it will not flash or grin through the paintwor Available as a tub in either 1L or 4L sizes. There is no limit on working time ensuring a versatile solution for many types of job. Also, part of the one coat family but for outside repairs, is the surfaces Quick Fill product. This ready mixed, lightweight, and rea filler can be applied to cement, concrete, and masonry as well as plaster and old painted surfaces. It can be painted over in just one hour. It offers the same high quality Toupret finish and performance of no depth limit, and no shrinking or slumping. Plus, it’s rich in resin for extra strength really can quickly move from job to job with the reassurance of doing it once and doing it well. The exterior quick fill is available as a 1L and 4L tub applications both small and large.
The Quick Fill launch is part of a major rebrand and product reorganisation for Toupret. The exterior surfaces collection is now signified with an orange colourway whilst the interior surfaces range is branded in red, offering a striking shelf point of difference.
With the goal of making a great quality filling job simpler and quicker for professionals, Toupret also wanted to make it much easier for tradespeople to choose the best product for any given task. As such, many of the products have been renamed to make their application as clear as possible. However, Also, part of the one coat family but for outside repairs, is the exterior surfaces Quick Fill product. This ready mixed, lightweight, and ready to use filler can be applied to cement, concrete, and masonry as well as plaster and old painted surfaces. It can be painted over in just one hour. It offers the same high quality Toupret finish and performance of Toupret knows it has a loyal customer base and so the old product names remain discreetly on the packaging to ensure familiarity for all whilst introducing new simplified product descriptions – for example ‘exterior surfaces Quick Fill will appear alongside the historical ‘Touprelex’ product name. no depth limit, and no shrinking or slumping. Plus, it’s rich Both Quick Fill products are available to purchase in resin for extra strength – so you really can quickly move from trade distributors nationwide. from job to job with the reassurance of doing it once and doing it well. The exterior quick fill is available as a 1L and 4L https://www.toupret.co.uk/ tub for applications both small and large.
adhesives & materials Knauf continue to improve sustainability credentials with recycled plastic packaging
As part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Knauf UK & Ireland is making the move to recycled plastic packaging. Its new packaging will contain at least 30% recycled plastics and is often also recyclable at the end of its life so the circle can be continued.
The Company has added easy to recognise logos to the packaging to identify when it has been made from recycled plastic, and if it is recyclable. Knauf will start by changing the packaging of key products within its portfolio and continue the move for other products over the coming months.
The Company is using Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastics – materials which have been used by consumers, recycled and given a new life.
Lucy Hall, Sustainability Leader for Knauf, gives an insight into the importance of the new packaging: “Our Product Manager, Becky Newell, has worked collaboratively and consistently to achieve Knauf’s goal of improving the recycled content of our packaging. Realising her goal to make a difference on a bigger scale, the recycled content of plastic packaging will now also be high on the agenda of new product development. This is a fantastic achievement in Knauf’s drive to fulfil its sustainability goals”
Greenhouse gas emissions are associated with single-use plastics, and the National Geography Society estimates that more than 40% of plastic is used just once and that there are more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean. This is a significant reason for Knauf adopting PCR plastics and a recognition of the Company’s commitment to Build for the World We Live In.
This switch will see some small changes to the appearance of product packaging, such as a grey rim and base. This is simply due to a number of different coloured plastics being recycled to make a new product, and not adding in unnecessary dyes.
It is important to note that it is just the packaging that is changing, not the product, so customers can rest assured knowing they’re still getting the same, trusted Knauf product.
This move is part of Knauf’s ongoing sustainability initiative and ties in with its ‘people, planet, prosperity’ ethos. Sustainability considerations are becoming more prevalent across the construction industry and Knauf is keen to lead the way in meeting customers’ expectations for environmentally friendly products.
A decking subframe is the structure that sits beneath your deck, keeping it supported and providing the base that your decking boards are attached to.
The subframe is one of the most important parts of having a deck installed as, whilst the subframe is generally hidden, it is crucial for the deck’s longevity.
A poor subframe choice or install can lead to the decking being damaged or can even lead to the decking becoming structurally dangerous and eventually failure. With so many different subframes to choose from, which one is best and what should you look out for?
We review in-depth three popular subframe choices: timber, recycled plastic (Plas-Pro) & aluminium (DuoSpan). Each subframe material has different attributes and – being familiar with the benefits of each and knowing what to use and when – can add years to the deck’s longevity.
Softwood timber is the most common material used for decking subframes, and Millboard decking has been fitted on these types of subframes for over ten years. However, there have been many examples of timber subframes that have failed within 6 years of being installed, with the failings being identified to be attributed to a lack of understanding of the requirements of timber, incorrect timber being used in the wrong location and bad workmanship. Millboard Plas-Pro recycled subframe is an excellent alternative to timber for constructing the framework for decks, seating, planters and more. Constructed from recycled plastic, Plas-Pro is strong, versatile and easy to work with. The benefits of Plas-Pro over timber are that Plas-Pro can be used in contact with the ground and in water without the need for any airflow ventilation gaps; it can be sunk into the ground and surrounded fully with moisture without adverse effect.
Finally, DuoSpan is a unique landscape construction frame made with a combination of aluminium joists and beams, aluminium brackets and plastic support profiles. This combination enables distinctive design opportunities for decking and outdoor structures that would be impossible with timber subframes, due to the superior strength of aluminium and flexibility of plastic. Find out more! Download the comprehensive Decking Subframe Guide for in-depth performance comparisons, lifetime cost projections and expert knowledge on factors to consider when selecting a subframe for your decking project.
