April 2018

FASTER DRY VERGE FIX
Redland has launched two new dry verge products to coincide with the publication of BS 8612: Dryfixed
ridge, hip and verge systems for slating and tiling.
The new dry verges – DryVerge and Rapid DryVerge – are specifically designed to not only meet the
requirements of BS 8612, but also to be best in class. Moreover, the dry verges have been designed to be
even easier and faster to fix than their predecessors. The verges feature a particularly effective stop-ended starter unit that makes it far harder to get fitting
wrong – minimising the risk of corrections and call-backs.
The streamlined design also adds to the aesthetics of a roof, with a straight bottom line that mimics the look of an undercloak with traditional mortar. And
while some dry verges allow water to run back onto the wall, which can lead to unsightly damp staining, Redland’s new products incorporate special drainage
features that direct the water away from the gable. The new units are ‘handed’, coming in left and right-handed options; with each pack containing 18 of each,
along with stainless steels screws and a set of installation instructions: another basic requirement of BS 8612.
The new products differ in material – one being ABS, and the other high impact polystyrene (HIPS) – and colour options. www.redland.co.uk/dryverge
CURVED DETAILS DELIVERED
Marley Alutec has supplied its products to Magnolia House, a new purpose-built
£1million support centre at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Marley Alutec worked closely with the contractor Marshdale. The company’s products were
specified by the architect because of their abilities to be curved, as well as their highperformance
values. Products from Marley Alutec’s Evoke fascia and soffit range were used
throughout the project. Also installed at the project was Marley Alutec’s Aligator Boxer boltless
guttering and Flush-fit downpipes. www.marleyalutec.co.uk
HARDWORKING HOODIES
Snickers Hoodies have long been favourites among professional craftsmen and women – so the new range of
knitted Hoodies is bound to be a big hit.
There’s a ‘Full Zip’ or ‘Over-Head’ option and they’re the ideal combination with Snickers’ First and Second Layer Undergarments
and can comfortably be worn under a jacket on chilly days. With a contemporary design, four colour options and a double-lined
hood for extra warmth, these hardworking Hoodies are great for all trades on site. Made from a cosy, durable fabric for extra
ruggedness, they’ve got an adjustable drawstring in the hood plus kangaroo handwarmer pockets at the front. They also feature
an unmistakable 3D-printed Snickers logo and are ideal for company profiling. www.snickersworkwear.co.uk
CLEVER STUFF WINS AWARD
Wienerberger has snapped up a new Building Information Modelling (BIM) award
following the BIM Show Live, 2018.
Up against stiff competition, Wienerberger, working together with PCSG, snapped up the ‘Clever
Stuff’ award with their winning entry of the Viability tool; an innovative application that enables a
user to search for any location in the UK by coordinates, postcode or by browsing, and quickly
retrieves information that is required to consider the social, resource and commercial viability of a
development. www.wienerberger.co.uk
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