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Fermacell UK has launched a revised and updated Orange Book - providing architects, specifiers and contractors with a single point of reference for solution-driven construction systems, within the fermacell dry lining range.

JK Floorheating have installed fermacell® flooring for a private residence who wanted to add energy-efficient underfloor heating to their kitchen/diner extension.  Because of the existing substrates, what should have been a simple specification was made more complex with three different type of floor constructions: old chipboard on joists, new chipboard on new joists and a new extension 100mm PIR on block and beam. The solution was to fast find a single system that could easily provide sufficient heat through the entire floor. 

A quick guide to help you to understand some common terms and improve your communication in construction.

The new school, which was designed by Lee Evans Partnership and project managed by Galliford Try, has been completed on time as part of the UK Government’s PSBP programme.

Phase one of the £25 million ICU and NICU expansion project at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was successfully handed over to the NHS Trust to boost Covid-19 care capacity.

Find out more about the fermacell® fibre gypsum difference fermacell® fibre gypsum is a multi-purpose, high specification dry lining board, that combines design flexibility with the optimum fire, acoustic and impact performance. Available in a range of sizes and thicknesses to suit many applications, from wall to floor design.

The CPD – “Beyond Block: using gypsum fibre board as a genuine replacement for blockwork” has been accredited by RIBA and is listed on the RIBA CPD website www.ribacpd.com

Underfloor heating carries a sense of luxury and is often found on many homeowners and buyers dream wish list. Welcoming maximum comfort, underfloor heating waves goodbye to ugly radiators and cold feet. But how does it work? A good screed plays an important role of conducting and transferring heat evenly across the room. But which screed is best?

fermacell® 2E22 flooring system were fitted and finished to a very high standard above UFH insulation panels to ensure a quick heat response and accurate temperature control.

We are pleased to have a new defribilator  set up at our James Hardie UK Head Office based in Canwell, Sutton Coldfield as an extension of our zero harm culture, available to all visitors and nearby residents.