All articles by Rachakatla Srinivas
Rachakatla Srinivas
Sealing out the weather
Trade Fabrication Systems is using an exterior resin coating to improve performance of timber roofing panels. Commercial director Howard Morris looks at the process
Looks like oak
Teknos has developed a pigmented stain specifically to match Timbmet’s Red Grandis to the colour of oak. Stephen Powney reports
Surface solutions
A comprehensive investment by Balcas in Eastman’s Cerfis coating technology is expected to open up big opportunities in the prefinished mouldings market. Stephen Powney reports
Coat of many colours
New products and coating systems are coming on the UK market. Stephen Powney reports
The elephant in the room
Building Information Modelling will be compulsory for public-funded construction in just three years time but, as Peter Wilson asks, is it the elephant in the timber industry’s boardroom?
Flying the flag
Supplying the Olympic Park with anti-slip decking and getting the industry talking about roof batten quality have been major features of John Brash’s year. Stephen Powney reports
Accoya sails to mill rescue
Accoya modified wood has been used over traditional hardwood in a showpiece project – the restoration of Jerusalem’s iconic windmill.
Holz-Her helps S&I streamline
Busy shopfitting specialist S&I Manufacturing has invested in new Holz-Her technology to help drive up productivity at its Corby plant.
Long stay for hoteliers
A council has held firm to measures to have PVCu windows replaced along a historic seafront, but has given hoteliers a long period of grace.
Second showing for Fabric First
A Fabric First one-day conference and exhibition in February with a programme of in-depth presentations will be supported by 30 technology providers.