All ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV articles in Specifier 21 November 2008
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Recycled plastic
I-plas has launched what it says is a direct replacement for concrete, steel and wood.
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Natural ventilation
Four Passivent Aircool window ventilators have been installed as part of the £1m upgrade of Hornchurch library in east London
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Roof insulation
Web Dynamics has launched TLX Gold, an all-in-one vapour permeable multi-foil insulation and heavy-duty breather membrane, which, says the company, is an efficient and effective insulation solution for roofs and loft conversions that does not eat into living space
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Formaldehyde-free insulation
Knauf Insulation has launched a new mineral wool insulation incorporating ECOSE Technology, which, it claims, has less embodied energy than existing mineral wool products
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Nothing to it: hollow concrete piling
When engineering contractor Stent wanted to improve the sustainability of its concrete pile foundations, it came up with a surprisingly simple solution. Make them hollow.
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV pathology: Solar heating
Problem-free running of solar heating systems will enhance the sustainability credentials of this renewable energy technology. Peter Mayer of ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV LifePlans considers how to avoid problems
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Foam insulation boards
Dow ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Solutions has introduced Floormate 300-A to the UK. The blue extruded polystyrene foam insulation board is designed for use in floors, in applications ranging from residential to commercial buildings.
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Wood and cement blocks
A wall form system of interlocking recycled wood and cement blocks from Durisol has been specified by Atlantic Developments for a new apartment scheme in the coastal town of Ilfracombe.
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Water-saving basin tap
Douglas Delabie has developed the TempoStop basin tap, which has been designed to use only four litres of water per minute.