We are proud to be apart of the Builders Merchants Federation Ltd and we are looking forward to engaging with the merchant members to provide a wide range of solutions and to aid the BMFs vision of “building excellence in material supply” To visit the BMFs Website follow this link…. Stressline Joins the Builders Merchants Federation…. was last modified: January …
Thermal bridge reduction: Is it that important?
In this day and age thermal efficiency, energy conservation and environmental impact are big concerns for British industry. No more so than the construction industry, but how high up the priority list are they? In house building, thermal bridge reduction is a wide issue but with the housing crisis being made even more apparent by the collapse of Carillion, surely …
Frequently Asked Questions: Part 1
Our two-part series of frequently asked questions start with two of our flooring solutions. Here we highlight some of the more common questions we get asked about our beam and block flooring, and our hollowcore flooring system either on-site or before purchase. Beam & Block How much camber in beams? Floor beams are manufactured in accordance with BS8110 which stipulates a …
Q and A with Paul Atkinson
Paul is our Project Sales Manager and is responsible for the company’s relationship with the developers market, rather than merchants. We supply developers with our full range of products, but predominantly it is the flooring solutions and cast stone that are put through to developers rather than the ‘stock’ products like lintels. Here we get to the nitty-gritty of what …
Housebuilding efficiency: 5 key improvements
With 300,000 houses as the Government’s target for new homes, the construction industry is left scratching their heads wondering how they will achieve something that has not been done in 30 years. The housing crisis is a huge political hot potato and we cannot offer a definitive solution that will solve the whole problem. What we can do is demonstrate …
Beam and block load span tables
Deciphering beam and block load span tables can be an arduous process sometimes. Here we look at the range of tables and information available within our flooring brochure, and how these tables can be applied to your project. We should say from the start that these beam and block load span tables are given as a guide only, and allowances …
NMBS show: A resounding success
On Wednesday 5th April we once again took part in the NMBS show at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The show featured hundreds of leading building merchant suppliers and a steady stream of visitors. Our ubiquitous red branding allowed us to commandeer a corner of the arena, and the new stand attractions were a beacon for new and existing customers. …