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Turn flat ceilings into rolling landscapes

The Topo 3-Dimensional System transforms flat ceilings into landscapes reminiscent of rolling hills or gentle waves. The system consists of specially shaped pre-formed panels that install simply and easily into the narro...

16 Dec 2003

Bahco introduces the ultimate floor saw

The newly introduced Laminator Saws from Bahco Tools have new XT11 toothing which is perfect for cutting wooden and laminate floors. The extremely hard wearing Laminator Saw and Laminator Superior Saw show no noticeable ...

16 Dec 2003

Artistic architectural panels

GlassFresco from CesarColour laminates full colour photographic designs between architectural glass panels. The designs can come from original art works, photo prints, slides or digital files. The images can be opaque...

14 Dec 2003

Revolutionary glass panel fixture

Fischer Fixings of German have created a revolutionary undercut glass anchor, which fixes glazing panels without the fixings penetrating through the glass. Called Micropoint FZP-G, the fixings are exclusively distributed...

14 Dec 2003

“Steel-like” concrete from LaFarge

Imagine a building material that has the strength of steel, with the versatility of concrete, the flexibility of plastic or wood, the durability of stone and the aesthetic richness of ceramics. This is the promise of Duc...

11 Dec 2003

US$10000 for innovative steel construction ideas

The American Institute of Steel Construction’s inaugural Multi-Story Residential Design Competition is offering a $10000 first prize for new and innovative solutions for structural steel and floor framing systems i...

11 Dec 2003

New lighting solution from Cooper Lighting and Security

The latest addition to the range of Crompton Lighting architectural luminaires from Cooper Lighting and Security is a semi-recessed modular fitting that combines efficient, louvre-controlled lighting of the working area ...

10 Dec 2003

Eco-urinals

The Green Building Store has introduced the AirFlush Urinal System. Designed and developed by water conservation specialists Elemental Solutions, the AirFlush system uses neither water nor expensive disposable consuma...

10 Dec 2003

Fibreglass entry doors

In terms of home improvements, one of the easiest and most effective changes a homeowner can make is to improve the appearance of the entry door system. Research conducted by Therma-Tru and NFO Worldwide found an enhance...

9 Dec 2003

Self build winner of 2003

Build It magazine have announced the three finalists in their £1,000 Self Builder of the Year 2003 competition. Readers are now being asked to choose the overall winner. The three finalists are an environmentall...

9 Dec 2003

New floor underlayment

LEVELROCK from USG is a floor underlayment that provides an economical way to achieve lightweight, fire-resistant, and sound-rated floor systems. The premium poured gypsum flooring underlayment is fast setting which a...

8 Dec 2003

Transition profiles protect floors from damage

When a tiled floor joins to wood, carpet or any other flooring medium, the edge of the tiles runs the risk of damage. In order to prevent this damage Schluter-Systems Ltd, the world market-leader in complete tiling solut...

8 Dec 2003

Bandsaw revolution – one blade cuts all

The unique new 3857 Sandflex® Easy-Cut Bi-metal Bandsaw Blade from Bahco Metal Saws Ltd virtually eliminates problems of blade choice for multi-purpose cutting. The patented tooth design of the Easy-Cut family of bla...

7 Dec 2003

Portable heating solution

With the power supply problems of earlier this year still fresh in the minds of people around Europe and the USA it’s prudent to consider alternative forms of home heating for winter. Scott Products Ltd, the specia...

7 Dec 2003

Unique weathered steel architectural finish

Current architectural fashion is for using materials that decay with time to produce a different and unique finish. Cor-Ten steel cladding has been used but it has a high cost, is complex to install and suffers complicat...

4 Dec 2003