Product Articles

CaberDek is one of West Fraser’s flagship quality flooring products designed to ensure that, whatever weather befalls UK construction sites, work can continue cleanly and safely; this is especially important with today’s tighter than ever timelines. It is made from... View Article

A potentially catastrophic blaze, which consumed the garage containing a parked vehicle adjoining a £1M house in rural Surrey, was stopped in its tracks thanks to the use of 12mm A1 non combustible Magply being chosen as the render substrate... View Article

For a look of luxury, heritage, class and beauty, specifiers are increasingly using steel for different areas in the home choosing a Steel Window Association (SWA) member for quality assurance and technical guidance. Generally, architects and homeowners are choosing steel screens, doors... View Article

Schlüter-Systems has expanded the product range available from leading tile retailer, Topps Tiles, bringing market-leading waterproofing solutions to installers and DIYers. “Topps Tiles is a long-standing, valued customer of ours, so we are really pleased to be able to offer... View Article

Specifying the perfect panel products for a project is a key part of the planning process. West Fraser manufactures the leading building panel ranges in the UK and, to help in the selection process, the company has introduced A5-size samples,... View Article

The creation of an extensive basement complex that has taken a year to construct and which extends beneath an access road to link the main property with a separate building, is making use of multiple waterproofing products from the range... View Article

With the market being flooded with cheap imports, an increasing number of architects are opting to bolster the UK economy by specifying domestically-produced products and brands. West Fraser has been a respected and trusted provider of OSB, particleboard, and MDF... View Article

The new Hybrid multi-purpose work jacket is a street-smart, highly versatile garment. Great on site or for leisurewear, it’s made of flexible, wicking jersey fabric with Repreve® fabric insulation in the shoulder and upper body area. The Hybrid provides great... View Article

At the beginning of 2023, Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, launched a range of utility room schemes; and now nine months later, Keller and parent company, DKG Group have been awarded the German quality standard TÜV GS certificate for the entire portfolio.... View Article

A specialist carpenter, who works across much of the Cotswolds carrying out new-build and refurbishment work, has been making use of CaberFloor P5 and other panel products from the West Fraser range throughout his career. Paul Doherty, who trades as Doherty Carpentry,... View Article

Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its portfolio of bathroom systems for the UK domestic market through the availability of advanced control light technology which enhances aesthetics whilst also offering almost unlimited creative choice. Encompassing the latest LED technology, Schlüter-LIPROTEC creates restful lighting for relaxing... View Article

The modern home is changing. Now, it is more important than ever that homes meet people’s perceptions of what they want from their homes. Kerb Appeal Origin’s range of front doors enables self-builders and renovators to create a statement that... View Article

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows.... View Article

Keller Kitchens was proud to sponsor the recent BKNC charity golf day at Owestry Golf Club, where former Ryder Cup star and Major winner, Ian Woosnam, started his golf career. The annual golf day was in aid of Prostate Cancer UK, a charity which was chosen after a member of... View Article

A new self-build house in County Monaghan, Ireland, has been built incorporating the high-performing Wraptite air-barrier from the A. Proctor Group. The project, designed by McGuigan Architects, Monaghan, consists of a 250m2 detached private residence developed by Mark Skinnader. The... View Article

An energy and environmentally conscious Scottish couple opted to install the Panasonic Aquarea L Series Air to Water heat pump in their Scottish bungalow. The new installation was completed with the Panasonic Smart Cloud control system which allows the couple to... View Article

Over the past twenty years that IDSystems has been installing doors and windows the design and style of homes has changed dramatically. Gone from architect drawings are separate kitchens and box shaped living rooms, replaced with large open plan living spaces that... View Article

Interior designers from across the North West experienced the unique quality of handmade carpets from Riviera Home, as it exhibited at Design Central North West, the latest in the regional Design Central event series. Making fine quality carpets by hand,... View Article

Specialist retailer IronmongeryDirect has launched its latest catalogue, showcasing bestsellers from its huge range of over 18,000 products. With hundreds of new additions, it’s the ideal place for professional builders and contractors to find the perfect solution for a variety... View Article

One of the UK’s biggest manufacturers of timber frame homes, with factories in England and Wales, is making full use of the performance and economic benefits to West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards, in different thicknesses for a range of applications. Taylor Lane Timber... View Article