Posts tagged with 'stainless steel'
Architectural Trends in Brickwork
In urban landscapes sometimes dominated by steel and glass, beautifully formed, gravity-defying brick facades can really grab the attention and provide a refreshing, sometimes challenging, contrast to the architectural vernacular. Read more
Suspended brickwork: four ways to create attractive soffits
Deep reveals and soffits are an increasingly popular design feature that add an extra depth and dimension to masonry façades. Creating these effects can be key to the aesthetics of the building but can pose engineering problems. We uncover four ways to suspend brickwork in our latest article. Read more
Why are brick support angles manufactured from stainless steel?
This is a question Ancon’s Technical Services Team is regularly asked by those specifying and purchasing support systems for masonry cladding. Here, we outline the reasons why stainless steel is used in this application. Read more
What is a thermal bridge? How can thermal bridging be minimised?
Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important in today’s building designs and the thermal performance of the insulated building envelope is a key design consideration. Read more
Low Thermal Conductivity Cavity Wall Ties
Wall Ties are an essential element in the strength and stability of cavity walls, but by crossing the cavity they act as a thermal bridge between the internal and external leaves. Generally speaking, the wider the insulated cavity, the more substantial the Wall Tie needs to be and the greater the effect the tie will then have on the U-value of the wall. Read more
Acoustic Wall Ties for Internal Separating (Party) Walls
Approved Document E: Resistance to the Passage of Sound specifies the requirements for Type A Wall Ties for use in internal separating walls of new-build attached dwellings. Read more
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Leviat Sponsors Concrete Society Awards 2025
Leviat is delighted to announce its continued sponsorship of the popular Concrete Society Awards for 2025, taking place on Wednesday 12th November, at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.
Leviat Sponsors Contractors Choice Award at Brick Awards 2025
Leviat is delighted to continue its longstanding support of the Brick Development Association’s prestigious annual Brick Awards by sponsoring one of the evening’s most unique and coveted honours, the Contractors’ Choice Award.