Rigid sheets, boards
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
This CPD seminar about acrylic solid surfaces covers commercial and residential applications with high visual content, material composition and characteristics, and a brief overview of the manufacturing and fabrication processes.
James Latham was established in 1757. The company operates from 11 sites and distributes HI-MACs solid surface throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Its range features 40 species of ethically-sourced hardwood, laminates, wood based panel products, fire doors and hardwood flooring.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-50 minutes
This six-page article describes the advantages and benefits of specifying antimicrobial hygienic wall cladding, a unique product that is ideal for almost any environment as a surface finish where hygiene is paramount. PVC wall cladding is becoming more and more popular over traditional methods as it offers a range of sophisticated finishes, as well as its appealing hygiene qualities.
BioClad is a unique and growing brand name synonymous with innovation and quality in the construction industry. BioClad is an award-winning manufacturer, supplier and installer of hygienic PVC cladding systems. As part of BioClad’s continued development, the company has expanded into decorative and bespoke configuration options with a range of products. The company is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers, suppliers and installers of antimicrobial hygienic cladding systems.
Approximate length: six pages
The seminar explains the process of wood modification via the acetylation method, and the unique benefits that may be achieved when it is processed into an extremely durable MDF panel. The presentation also includes a description of the independent performance and durability tests that have been conducted on the material, and their implications in reducing lifecycle costs.
Medite MDF is synonymous with innovative wood panel development. With the machining and finishing properties expected from Medite MDF products, Medite Tricoya is a revolutionary and extremely durable MDF, with exceptional moisture resistance, dimensional stability and durability. With 60 years expected service life, Medite Tricoya is suitable for external use as façades, cladding, fascias and soffits, window and door elements, as well as wet interiors.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This presentation offers solutions to problems associated with tiling – such as poor adhesion, how a decoupling layer stops tile cracking, how warmth can be maintained in tiled rooms and how the transmission of sound from a tiled floor into the room beneath can be eliminated. The solutions and options are discussed in the context of current building regulations.
Marmox UK is part of the international Marmox group of companies that manufactures insulation products and specialist building materials. In the UK, Marmox is best known for its Thermoblock, the thermal bridging block, and for Multiboard, the original lightweight thermal tile backer board.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This CPD seminar details the product characteristics of solid surface material, which make it particularly appropriate for rainscreen facades (with an emphasis on performance and design). It includes an overview of the installation process, focusing particularly on fixing systems available, and examines the design potential and specialist features of solid surface material. Projects and photographic examples of applications are also included.
First created as a high performance material for kitchen and bathroom worktops, the unique combination of functionality, versatility and beauty of DuPont Corian solid surface has transformed it into an exceptional design tool for every application. DuPont Corian can be found almost everywhere in commercial, residential and public space environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 35 minutes
Interest in Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) is rapidly growing in the UK construction market. This seminar covers all the key information that architects need to know about this product, including an overview of the technology involved in manufacturing it, and how it compares with traditional forms of insulation. Examples are also provided of how UK architects have already incorporated VIP into their projects.
Kevothermal is one of the most experienced UK manufacturers of Vacuum Insulation Panels. It has been manufacturing in the UK since 2007. In that time it has supplied VIP technology to numerous industries and has been a prime mover in educating the UK construction industry regarding the benefits to be gained by adopting this technology.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes