Product Articles

Mitsubishi Electric has announced that its entire range of Ecodan air source heat pumps has achieved A++ rating under the first Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive ruling for heating products across Europe. ErP means that all space and water heaters... View Article

Flexi-Fix from bathroom accessories specialist, Croydex is a no mess, no fuss method of securing accessories to walls without damaging the existing decor. Thanks to this unique fixing bracket, most existing fittings can be replaced easily using existing fixing holes regardless of... View Article

ESS Ventilation, suppliers of domestic ventilation products for London and the South East, offers a full range of ventilation systems that will prevent condensation and mould growth in a home. The company has successfully assisted Housing Associations to beat condensation and... View Article

Electric Boilers Company has a new range of ‘true’ wall hung electric combination boilers. These boilers work exactly like Gas combi boilers, yet by eliminating gas they remove carbon monoxide and condensate production. Yearly Servicing and Gas safe certificates are also no longer needed. Many of the components... View Article

Over the past few years, MX has taken significant strides forward to become a true ‘one stop shop’ for everything shower-related. The UK’s leading shower tray manufacturer, it now offers a wide range of electric QI – Quick Installation –... View Article

Increasingly, housing associations and private developers are seeing the high efficiency ErP compliant small circulators from Wilo as the answer to their small pump needs in new build homes and in heating system refurbishment projects. Energy use reductions, energy bill... View Article

Following the massive success of Johnson & Starley’s QuanTec HR28C boiler with Integral Passive Flue Gas Heat Recovery (PFGHR), an LPG version has now been introduced. This now means that ‘off mains gas’ areas can enjoy the fuel savings that the... View Article

Synseal group companies Masterdor Ltd and Sheerframe Ltd have helped Nick Knowles and the BBC DIY SOS team to transform properties in Manchester and create high quality homes suitable for British war veterans and local community residents. In BBC1’s two-part special, the... View Article

EnviroVent is one of the pioneers of Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), which works by drawing in fresh, filtered clean air from outside, usually via the loft, and gently ventilating the home from a central position on a landing, or hallway in a... View Article

The Icynene Insulation System is a series of soft, flexible, vapour open spray foam insulation products. When sprayed in place, Icynene expands to completely fill all cavities and voids creating a sealed building envelope eliminating air leakage. Unlike other foams, Icynene is... View Article

Social Housing repairs and maintenance specialists Mila Window and Door Maintenance is delighted to announce the appointment of Tristan Cooke as Managing Director. The company, which has carried out over 1 million repairs in its 28 years of trading and operates... View Article

Lecico has been manufacturing ceramic since 1959 and offers a versatile range of sanitaryware, suitable for any type of commercial and domestic bathroom. Its ATLAS range includes a raft of cloakroom, semi recessed, vanity and medical basins. It has an equally impressive range... View Article

The development, refurbishment and maintenance of the UK’s social housing stock is a hotly debated topic and one which will be at the forefront of attendee’s minds at this year’s Homes event. The exhibition, taking place at London’s Olympia on... View Article

An innovative fire protection system was used at three new build flats in Leicester at the end of last year. Sheila Grieff, West Manor Student Living’s Property Manager advised that the flats were going to be used for student accommodation. Open plan living... View Article

East Sussex County Council is demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to delivering optimum independence and best value in supported living at its new project in Eastbourne. The Council and partner Saxon Weald have designed and built 508 Seaside, with support services delivered by Sanctuary... View Article

From April 2016 social housing associations will be required to reduce rent by 1 per cent each year over a period of four years; which in real terms is a 12 per cent cut in rental income. Pioneering renewable heating company Minus7... View Article

COMPACT-X is a NEW compact sliding solution from CRL for frameless glass panels, combining latest technology with an attractive minimalist design. The system is quick and easy to install with double soft close, and suitable for ceiling, glass, and wall mounted applications.... View Article

Sussex-based Vent-Axia now offers a range of electric heating options that are proving ideal for those living off the mains gas grid. Recent figures show 3.9 million UK households (17 per cent) do not have mains gas heating, with over half of... View Article

Helifix has created a new animation which shows step by step installation procedures for its versatile Dixie micro-pile. The animation clearly demonstrates how these high performance micro-piles can be used either to stabilise existing buildings that are suffering from subsidence or to... View Article