Episodes

  • How can your chosen fastener for single-ply insulated roof panels maintain or detract the panel's thermal performance?

    How can your chosen fastener for single-ply insulated roof panels maintain or detract the panel's thermal performance?
    Apr 24 2024

    Single-ply insulated panels provide a flat roof solution and comprise of three main components: a single-ply membrane, insulation core and liner sheet. The composite element of the panels provides an easy and quick solution, which rivals more traditional single-ply applications.

    Not only do flat single-ply membrane panels significantly reduce installer's build time, but they also provide a high thermal performance whilst preventing moisture ingress and air leakage.

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    4 mins
  • Why might a door hinge be essential to making accessible thresholds work?

    Why might a door hinge be essential to making accessible thresholds work?
    Sep 12 2023

    Join us in this PocketTalks as we delve into the fascinating world of hinge technology and accessible thresholds. We explore how SFS Hinges can revolutionise door functionality, providing smooth operation, improved security, and enhanced durability. Additionally, we investigate the benefits of accessible thresholds and how they contribute to inclusive design and building accessibility.
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    5 mins
  • Design constraints hindering construction & building performance

    Design constraints hindering construction & building performance
    Aug 21 2023
    In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing specifiers and engineers in achieving thermal performance targets while balancing cost and benefits. We'll explore the issues posed by the substitution of PIR and Phenolic insulation materials, and the increased cladding zones, footprint, and cost involved in countering this.
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    3 mins
  • How can early manufacturer engagement aid understanding about corrosion risks in building envelopes?

    How can early manufacturer engagement aid understanding about corrosion risks in building envelopes?
    Aug 17 2023
    In this episode, we delve into the importance of addressing corrosion risks in building envelopes and how early engagement with product manufacturers can aid in understanding and selecting the best material grades to protect against corrosion in various environments.
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    4 mins
  • How can early engagement help to improve fire safety performance?

    How can early engagement help to improve fire safety performance?
    Aug 17 2023
    In this PocketTalks, we explore how early engagement in technical design with building product manufacturers can improve fire safety performance in the construction industry. With rising insurance premiums and a culture of risk aversion, improved awareness and understanding of how products and systems behave in fire situations is more important than ever.
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    6 mins
  • What is the thermal bridging impact of rainscreen subframes?

    What is the thermal bridging impact of rainscreen subframes?
    Jun 22 2023
    Explore the complexities of thermal bridging in building design with a focus on rainscreen subframes in this episode. Understand how components like brackets in rainscreen subframes, which interrupt a building’s thermal envelope, can cause locally higher heat loss and potentially a performance gap.
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    5 mins
  • The Construction Playbook

    The Construction Playbook
    Jun 22 2023
    What are the implications of The Construction Playbook, a guidance document launched by the UK Cabinet Office?Explore how this playbook, building upon precedents such as 'Construction 2025' and the National Infrastructure Strategy 2020, aims to use the enormous purchasing power of social infrastructure projects to drive investment in the construction industry.
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    2 mins
  • Will horizontal safety lines & safety anchors be left without a product standard?

    Will horizontal safety lines & safety anchors be left without a product standard?
    Jun 22 2023
    In this episode we examine the potential challenges faced by manufacturers of permanently attached fall protection systems due to a potential lack of a testing standard.
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    3 mins