Design Buy Build Issue 40 2019 | Page 33

Editor’s Choice DML Expanded Metal Lathing – Hits 100,000 Sheets a year! This summer, construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is celebrating the production of its one hundred thousandth ‘DML’ Expanded Metal Lathing sheet. The UK’s most versatile, reinforcement mesh option, available in a sheet size of 2400 x 700 x 0.40. The bead and mesh range from Simpson Strong-Tie is going from strength to strength, increasing in popularity as builders opt for a solution to suit a wider variety of applications. The DML is easy to install and comfortably capable for many internal and external purposes. UK Marketing Manager, Kyle Perry explains: “Our DML is something of a fan favourite; used as a general purpose reinforcement mesh, helping prevent cracking occur, when different materials meet. We can also provide this galvanised for internal use or stainless steel to fight those unforgiving weather conditions externally. Made in the UK at our head office and manufacturing facility in Tamworth, it’s a marvel and a joy to watch the efficiency these are being made with by our very skilled team – making the DML an easy fit for most situations. The rate we’re making them, we will be producing enough DML next year to go from our head office to Edinburgh, Scotland!’’ In stock and on the shelf now, helping you build safer, stronger structures. Visit strongtie.co.uk for more information Sitepower Leading construction site electrics specialist Site Power UK are pleased to launch their latest 10 KVA 110volt safety Transformer the SITE10 XLC - wound in copper for low temperature operating. Dursilite: The impressive coatings range from Mapei It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects. The water-based paint is suitable for use on different types of internal surfaces, and creates an attractive finish with a smooth, velvety, matt surface. With its special formulation, Dursilite is particularly suitable for painting all types of cementitious, lime Extra internal 110volt light circuits give total control through its own dedicated MCB panel. 2 x 16 amp internal outputs for “Hard Wiring” safety lights are becoming the norm in today’s building sites. and gypsum substrates which require an excellent permeability to water vapour, and a high degree of long- lasting protection. For long-lasting protection, high washability and low dirt pick-up level, it is available in a wide range of colours that are created with Mapei’s ColorMap® automatic colouring system. MCB’s are now Site Power UK branded and new hi-spec and colour coded for the voltage ie. yellow (110 volts output) blue (230 volts input). For more information visit www.mapei.co.uk or download the Mapei app. 33 Best prices in the U.K. market as they are factory direct supplied and always in stock “ More details are available at www.sitepoweruk.com or technical help desk 0800 9991103