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SCHÖCK CAD / BIM LIBRARY NOW INCLUDES ISOKORB , BOLE AND DORN
As a leading international supplier of load-bearing thermal insulation products and reinforcement technology solutions , Schöck continues to optimise its digital portfolio service for planners ; with the focus very much on improved digital workflow using web applications and BIM objects . In addition to the Isokorb thermal break range – which offers three distinct levels of detailing – the updated
CAD / BIM library also now offers the Bole punching shear reinforcement range and Dorn single-shear and heavy duty dowels . All in many common 2D and 3D formats . The BIM-compatible IFC files of these varied Schöck products can be used in all common BIM planning software such as Revit , Archicad or Tekla Structures .
Digital product information is easily accessible for all those involved from planning to the construction site and can be efficiently integrated in a continuous , networked process .
The Schöck CAD-Service platform is free of charge and available by visiting : https :// cad . schoeck . co . uk /? mandant = GB & CUL = en-GB
For the full range of Schöck product solutions contact the company on 01865 290 890 or visit the website at www . schoeck . co . uk
Replacement Balustrade
A great many character or period properties have stone balustrade incorporated into their design . These balustrades make a large visual impact , but they also have a practical purpose as barriers and screens .
2020 TTA AWARDS CELEBRATE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TILING PROJECTS
The 2020 TTA Awards have been celebrated at an online event this year . This did not in any way detract from the achievement of all the winners and finalists . Kyran Bracken MBE did a great job as host once again .
A common cause for the demise of a balustrade is the presence of water . Many original balustrades were made from artificial stonework such as Roman Cement , Concrete and Stucco . These were often reinforced with iron or mild steel bars which rust and expand when exposed to water over a long period .
Other balustrades were made of natural stone such as Portland Stone or Bath Stone . While these types of balustrade do not suffer from ‘ blown ’ reinforcing , they do have a finite life span and the surface of stonework will often delaminate or form powdery patches .
Tel : 01634 711617 Email : info @ kentbalusters . co . uk Web : www . kentbalusters . co . uk
This year ’ s Gold sponsors were : Banks & Lloyd , Jackoboard , Mapei , Norcros Adhesives , Palace Chemicals , PCS , Shackerley ( Holdings ) Group Ltd ., Tilemaster Adhesives , Trimline Group , UltraTileFix and Verona . One of the key categories in which Awards were presented was ‘ Best Commercial Project – Large ( over 250m2 )’. This went to ARDEX UK & Dyson-Briggs & Sons for their work on the Pool Complex at Butlins , Bognor Regis . The project Architect was PWP Architects , Kier were the main contractor and Dyson Briggs were the sub-contract tiling specialist . ARDEX were contacted due to their expertise in pool and wet leisure installations .
The Tile Association 0300 365 8453 www . tiles . org . uk
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