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Cavity Walls – Aircrete Products for Cavity Wall Applications

Article - 14 Jul 2006

The Range of Celcon blocks provides the designer with a wide choice of solutions. Therefore Celcon blocks are used extensively in the construction of inner and outer leaves of cavity external walls.

A Better Shear Wall with the TJ®-Shear Panel

News - 19 Apr 2005

The TJ®-Shear Panel is a prefabricated wood shear panel that offers a solution for structures needing a high-aspect-ratio shear wall. Designed for applications in wind and seismic regions, the...

Plant-Based Rigid Foam: Use in the Construction Industry

Article - 7 Jan 2022

Today, a new breed of plant-based rigid foam products has entered the market, allowing developers to make use of the desirable characteristics of rigid foam without the environmental downsides.

Industrial Hemp as a Building Material

Article - 8 Jul 2019

The construction industry needs to reduce its environmental impact for sustainable development. How could industrial hemp be used as an alternative a to traditional building material?

Mycelium: The Future of Building With Organics

Article - 3 Apr 2019

Mycelium is the vegetative part of the fungus that grows beneath the surface and absorbs nutrients.

Substituting Aluminum and Steel with High Strength Pultruded Fiberglass Grating

Article - 15 Dec 2016

DURAGRID® and DURADEK® high strength pultruded bar type gratings from Strongwell offer the intrinsic benefits of fiberglass and can also be designed and utilized just like traditional metal grates.

Isolate from Pests – from Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation

Article - 31 May 2007

In terms of strategies to protect timber from degradation, isolating all timber and wood fibre in a building from biological hazards is one of the most effective.

Moisture and Shrinkage – from Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation

Article - 17 May 2007

Understand all the aspects of the interaction between timber and moisture.

Aircrete Blocks – Aircrete Solutions for Solid Wall Construction Applications

Article - 14 Jul 2006

Celcon blocks are ideal for the construction of solid walls, and the range of blocks available provides the designer with a choice of solutions which will meet the primary functions.

Smart Materials in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges

Article - 12 Apr 2023

Recently, researchers have investigated the use of “smart” materials in the construction industry and the benefits these innovative materials can bring. This article will explore this subject.