Ceilings, Walls & Partitions
Create multifunctional event space
with the right partition system
Industry News: Don’t Let Rusty Ruin Your Render!
Building regulations outlined
by NHBC and LABC only
advocate the use of austenitic
stainless steel or PVCu beads
in all external rendering
applications, anywhere in the
UK. Galvanised steel beads
are no longer approved for
external rendering in any
situation.
Simpson Strong-Tie Sales
Director Jon Head explains:
“We only recommend the
use of stainless steel or
PVCu products for external
applications. Galvanised steel
beads should not be used
externally, unless secondary
protection against corrosion
is provided.
Although it’s generally known
for its corrosion-resistant
properties, galvanised steel
can react with the chemical
components in render, which
will lead to quality issues,
from unsightly rust stains, to
the degradation of the bead
A movable wall or partition
system can be a valuable
addition to any event space
as they allow rooms to
be adapted for different
occasions and make
maximum use of the space
available. The flexibility of
being able to divide a room
into two separate areas
enables events to be run
simultaneously, a key selling
point for many of Building
Additions’ customers.
and possible cracking in the
render.
Simply put, galvanised steel
in external rendering may
rust, which will reduce the
lifespan of your work and can
be costly to put right. But
the good news is it’s easily
avoided.
For rendering and plastering
made simple, download
the Simpson Strong-Tie
2020 catalogue which is
packed with handy tips and
installation guidance… and
make sure you stay away from
Rusty! Experts in the field, Building
Additions regularly advise
those thinking about a
partition system for an event
space about the factors
they need to take into
consideration before choosing
which system is best suited to
their venue.
For further information or to
download our 2020 catalogue,
visit www.strongtie.co.uk. Building Additions is an
established folding partition
manufacturer based in Frome,
Using CaberDek with CaberFix
X-Treme Tape in winter
What is CaberFix X-Treme Tape?
CaberFix X-Treme Tape is a tape designed for
use with CaberDek chipboard flooring in cold
and wintry conditions.
Will the CaberFix X-Treme Tape still result
in a BBA-certified floor?
X-Treme tape is covered by, and has been
tested by the BBA. When installing CaberDek
chipboard flooring the tape must be used
in conjunction with CaberFix D3 glue in the
T&G joints, and CaberFix Joint&Joist glue to
bond the board to joists to receive the BBA
certification. Correct installation ensures
CaberDek will be protected from weather,
moisture and construction mess up to 42 days
whilst retaining its BBA guarantee, after which
the film can be peeled away leaving a clean
chipboard floor ready for carpets or laminate.
For further information, call 01786 812 921
or visit www.norbord.co.uk
The Lemac Multilift
The Lemac Multilift is a low-cost lifting
solution ideal for residential and commercial
applications. Quick and easy to install, it
eliminates the need to move loads manually
between floor levels, completing the job at the
press of a button.
Simply install the rail system, attach the
carriage and plug it in. The Multilift comes
with all the wiring you need and the included
mounting bracket enables you to add further
components.
The Multilift can be left open or enclosed
depending on your requirements, and the
rechargeable DC batteries means it will
continue to work in a power cut.
Contact Lemac Multilifts now on
0800 093 8555 to find out more,
email us at [email protected],
or visit www.lemacmultilifts.com
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Somerset with a reputation
for manufacturing, supplying
and installing quality room
partitions and movable walls
to leisure businesses, health
authorities, educational
organisations and homes
across the UK.
Further information is
available from Building
Additions on 01373 454577
by emailing
[email protected]
or by visiting the website at
www.buildingadditions.co.uk
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
launches new online product
catalogue
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions has released its
new mineral ceilings and suspension systems
catalogue as an online flip book for ease of
use and on-the-go accessibility.
The 106-page catalogue provides complete
technical and product information on the
manufacturer’s market-leading mineral ceilings
and full system solutions, as well as its range
of floating ceilings and options for specific
applications - arming specifiers with all the
information they need to make educated
design decisions when specifying ceilings for
new-build and refurbishment projects.
The catalogue is available on https://
www.armstrongceilingsolutions.co.uk/en-
gb/ceiling-tiles/product-catalogue