Roofers urged to ask the ‘dipped or pressure-treated’ question
SR Timber is calling for roofers and contractors to ask their suppliers whether their timber roofing batten is dipped or pressure-treated with preservatives.
Working towards zero avoidable waste in roofing
Malcolm Grinstead, director of the Mastic Asphalt Council, talks to RCI about reducing wasted products in roofing, and how it was achieved when renovating one of London’s oldest landmarks.
How to correctly specify liquid-applied membranes
Sarah Spink, chief executive officer of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association, explains how new resources and tools will ensure liquid-applied membranes are specified and used correctly.
Building a fireproof future
Jamie Harvey, head of product development at Dalply explores the alternative cladding materials available on the market in the wake of Grenfell to prevent fires happening on high rises.
An unseen danger: Toxic fire retardants in construction
Despite timber's sustainability credentials yielding a surge in popularity, Ian King, COO of Zeroignition, examines the material's fire-retardant chemicals' toxicity.
Ten minutes with Keith Toner
RCI sits down to talk to Keith Toner, managing director at Spanwall, to discuss the highlights of his career and how his experiences have shaped him to become the leader he had to be during the pandemic.
Five basic steps to help prevent van theft
Leasing company Van Ninja informs RCI readers on five security tips they should consider to prevent van theft.
EJOT Colorfast fasteners receive globally renowned FM Approved mark
EJOT’s Colorfast fasteners have received an FM approval mark. Read here about how the solution’s capabilities and performance helped it achieve the highly-prestigious marking.
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Improving fire safety through early specification
"Transparency, clear documentation and early engagement with the manufacturer will deliver the level of accuracy needed to ensure passive fire protection is specified correctly at the earliest stage to support timely project delivery and fire safety excellence." - Craig Abbott of FSi.
Resident engagement is more than a code of practice for remediation
Mairead Haughey, compliance manager at Anamore, addresses the Cladding Safety Scheme’s emphasis on the residential impact of remediation and how it is good practice to provide sufficient communication streams with residents when working on a building’s exterior.