Ram board is a heavy duty temporary floor protector made entirely of recycled materials such as cardboard, paper, ply-fibres, and reinforcers.
It is designed to soak up water, paint and other liquids, it does not need to be taped to the floor and seals right up to the perimeter edge of rooms. It can be used on surfaces including concrete, tile, stone, epoxy and linoleum.
The product, recently specified at Windsor Castle and St Bart’s Hospital, is available in the UK from Trio Plus. www.trioplus.co.uk
Manufactured by Johnstone’s, the Durable Matt and Acrylic Eggshell flame retardant top coats are designed for application onto new and unpainted surfaces, or existing coatings with up to 10 paint layers. And the Intumescent Upgrade System is a four-coat system comprising a two component Primer Base, an Intumescent Base Coat and the choice of an Acrylic Matt or Acrylic Eggshell top coat. All paints meet the requirements of Part B of the Building Regs. www.johnstonestrade.com
STO launched its new Stomix product range at this year’s Ecobuild, offering a range of external wall insulation solutions with a focus on hard-to-treat social housing.
The Stomix range includes options for both expanded polystyrene (EPS) and mineral wool insulation, with mineral wool being the choice for high-rise buildings. A range of finishes is available, including a brick slip to imitate a traditional brick facade plus the company’s more familiar render. www.sto.co.uk
