Bradstone
2019 brochure
Bradstone has published its latest brochure and compact trade directory for 2019, filled with all the technical information that the trade needs to know about the Bradstone range. As featured in the publication, additions for 2019 include six new paving ranges, one new porcelain coping product and three range extensions. The brochure is said to be packed full of inspirational ideas on how to create the outdoor space that homeowners have “always dreamed of” and contains aspirational imagery of actual garden transformations sourced from installers within the Bradstone Assured network. Now in a compact size, installers and stockists can carry the brochure and handy trade directory around much more easily, making it a practical and valuable sales tool when dealing with their respective customers.
Imperial Bricks
Weathered Original London Stock Brick
Following “several years of research and development”, Imperial Bricks reports that it is delighted to announce a “genuine replication” of the original ‘London Stock’ brick. This traditional handmade yellow brick features a strong colour with characteristic shade variations, and an authentic coal spotted face with distinctive textures. The bricks are suitable for restoring, renovating and extending buildings in and around the capital, as well as new-build developments. Weathered Original London Stock is described as a strong-coloured brick and is also available in a standard Original London Stock, and a Dark Weathered version that was created due to popular demand. All are available in imperial and metric sizing.
Lafarge Cement
Rapid Set Cement
A further new packed product has been added to the Lafarge Cement range with the launch of Rapid Set Cement. The Portland cement contains calcium aluminate for rapid hardening and the fast-setting, low shrinkage product is designed for use in screeds and renders to prepare wall and floor surfaces prior to installing most tile types. Suitable for dry and wet installations, it sets in just one hour with its rapid strength development, meaning screeds can accept foot traffic after three hours whilst bonded screeds and renders can be tiled with ceramic tiles after four hours. It is available in 25kg paper bags and is aBS EN 197-1 CEM II quality-assured cement carrying CE marking.
H+H
Housing development
H+H Celcon Foundation Blocks are being used by Jones Homes, a local housebuilder in the North West, in a luxurious new development of 82 predominately 4-6 bedroom detached homes in Wilmslow, south of Manchester. High Strength Foundation Blocks were used in 3.6N strength for two storey homes and 7.2N strength for three storey homes. The blocks were said to be of particular benefit at ‘Bollin Park’ as Jones Homes designs each of its homes with a 150mm cavity, which requires a “durable foundation block that is up to the job”. Additional benefits of using the BBA-certified blocks include improved thermal performance which exceeds current UK Building Regulations, superior resistance to sulfate attack and protection from fire and frost.
EcoProtec
Cement, Grout & Salt Residue Remover
Designed to ensure the removal of white blooms and chalky residues, EcoProtec Cement, Grout & Salt Residue Remover is an alternative to conventional acid-based treatments and, when used as instructed, is suitable for use on all types of tiles — from porcelain to glazed ceramics — and all natural stone surfaces (except for those with a polished finish). A diluted application is said to remove mild mineral residue within 30 minutes, whilst a stronger application and agitation gives “instant results”. After treatment, users just extract deposits with a sponge and rinse the surface with clean water. As well as removing cement and grout, the product also disperses rising salt residues caused by efflorescence — common on exterior surfaces such as bricks and patio pavers — and spot fixing.
