Rigid sheets, boards
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This six-page article describes the advantages and benefits of specifying antimicrobial hygienic wall cladding, a unique product that is ideal for almost any environment as a surface finish where hygiene is paramount. PVC wall cladding is becoming more and more popular over traditional methods as it offers a range of sophisticated finishes, as well as its appealing hygiene qualities.
BioClad is a unique and growing brand name synonymous with innovation and quality in the construction industry. BioClad is an award-winning manufacturer, supplier and installer of hygienic PVC cladding systems. As part of BioClad’s continued development, the company has expanded into decorative and bespoke configuration options with a range of products. The company is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers, suppliers and installers of antimicrobial hygienic cladding systems.
Approximate length: six pages
This presentation offers solutions to problems associated with tiling – such as poor adhesion, how a decoupling layer stops tile cracking, how warmth can be maintained in tiled rooms and how the transmission of sound from a tiled floor into the room beneath can be eliminated. The solutions and options are discussed in the context of current building regulations.
Marmox UK is part of the international Marmox group of companies that manufactures insulation products and specialist building materials. In the UK, Marmox is best known for its Thermoblock, the thermal bridging block, and for Multiboard, the original lightweight thermal tile backer board.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar details the product characteristics of solid surface material, which make it particularly appropriate for rainscreen facades (with an emphasis on performance and design). It includes an overview of the installation process, focusing particularly on fixing systems available, and examines the design potential and specialist features of solid surface material. Projects and photographic examples of applications are also included.
First created as a high performance material for kitchen and bathroom worktops, the unique combination of functionality, versatility and beauty of DuPont Corian solid surface has transformed it into an exceptional design tool for every application. DuPont Corian can be found almost everywhere in commercial, residential and public space environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes