TV series Grand Designs turns 20 in
2019, and the show will be celebrating
with fun and exciting features focused
around Grand Designs houses past and
present and their owners, who will be
speaking on the stage about their project
experiences.
Established favourites such as Kevin’s
Green Heroes will showcase ground-
breaking and eco-friendly products on
the market, and a host of inspiring and
informative seminars will take place at
The Grand Theatre, sponsored by Go
Ultra Low. The live talks will offer visitorsthe opportunity to consult and hear from
specialists across a range of home-
improvement areas – from finance, to
architecture, design and much more!
The show offers an exciting day out
with hundreds of innovative ideas for the
home, instructive talks, educational
seminars and demonstrations. Get access
to amazing brands launching new
products, compare prices and check out
homewares not yet available on the high
street. It’s a great day out for anyone,
whether you’re in the middle of a home
project or are an aspiring designer.Grand Designs Live takes
place at the NEC,
Birminghamfrom 9 - 13
October. For more
information and to book
tickets visit
http://www.granddesignslive.com
WHEN & WHERE
GRAND DESIGNS LIVE SHOW PREVIEW STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (SIPS)
34www.sbhonline.co.uk september/october 2019
Kingspan TEK villas are ready for the sun
The Kingspan TEKBuilding System has
been used to construct five luxury villas at
the Porth Veor Manor Hotel near Newquay –
providing the perfect seaside spot for
holiday makers. The Kingspan TEK Building
System of structural insulated panels (SIPs)
was specified for the project for a variety of
reasons, as Mike Burke from contractors Sip
Hus, explained: “The design of the units,
their location, size and performance
requirements meant that the Kingspan TEK
Building System was the best choice for the
structural shells. The excellent thermal performance of the panels allowed
us to maximise the internal spaces within the given footprint without
having to compromise on thermal efficiency.”
01544 387 384 http://www.kingspantek.co.ukForward-thinking flexibility in luxury housing
The Lower Mill Estate, a development of
sustainable holiday homes in the Cotswolds,
is offering holiday homemakers the best in
bespoke, energy efficient properties with
the help of the Kingspan TEK Building
System. The diverse selection of residential
properties have benefited from the
Kingspan TEK Building System’s scope for
individual design and off-site construction,
which has improved construction efficiency.
The system, which comprises a high-
performance insulation core sandwiched
between two layers of OSB/3, was selected as it allowed a high level of
design flexibility and exceptional out-of-the-box fabric performance, as
well as creating minimal site waste as kits are designed and cut off-site.
01544 387 384 http://www.kingspantek.co.ukDML Expanded Metal Lathing – Hits^
100,000 Sheets a year!
This summer, Simpson Strong-Tieis celebrating the production of its one
hundred thousandth ‘ DML’ Expanded Metal Lathing sheet. The UK’s most
versatile, reinforcement mesh option, available in a sheet size of 2400 x
700 x 0.40. The bead and mesh range from Simpson Strong-Tie is going
from strength to strength, increasing in popularity as builders opt for a
solution to suit a wider variety of applications. The DML is easy to install
and comfortably capable for many internal and external purposes. UK
marketing manager, Kyle Perry explains: “Our DML is something of a fan
favourite; used as a general purpose reinforcement mesh, helping prevent
cracking occur, when different materials meet. We can also provide this
galvanised for internal use or stainless steel to fight those unforgiving
weather conditions externally. Made in the UK at our head office and
manufacturing facility in Tamworth, it’s a marvel and a joy to watch the
efficiency these are being made with by our very skilled team – making
the DML an easy fit for most situations. The rate we’re making them, we
will be producing enough DML next year to go from our head office to
Edinburgh, Scotland!’’
01827 255 600 http://www.strongtie.co.uk