http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news.html Home Improvement Products en-uk Copyright (C) 2010 - 2012 by Twistfix sales@twistfix.co.uk (Twistfix) sales@twistfix.co.uk (Twistfix) Thu, 17 May 2012 12:04:04 +0100 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:04:04 +0100 60 2 http://www.twistfix.co.uk/images/page/logo-print.gif http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news.html 204 46 http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/may/brick-arch-repair.html 316149 Many buildings and structures have brick arch lintels incorporated into them. Brick arches come in many shapes and sizes. They transfer vertical loads to abutmenting masonry. Arches work with keystones that wedge the brick courses into place. When masonry arches fail a brick arch repair is required Thu, 17 May 2012 11:01:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/may/fixing-to-celcon-or-thermalite-blocks.html 296140 Airtwist Thermalite Fixings are a robust carbon steel frame fixing that nails timber battens, frames, wall plates and timber frame sole plates without the need to pilot hole in Aircrete lightweight thermal block work (e.g. Celcon, Thermalite, Top block etc.). Thu, 3 May 2012 10:38:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/may/masonry-repair-for-london-basement.html 304145 Twistfix were asked to put together a scheme for a structural masonry repair project in London to tie the walls of a 5 storey outrigger to the main structure of the building. Twistfix passed the enquiry to its Registered Contractors in the London area and Newman Building Solutions was appointed as the masonry repair specialist. Wed, 2 May 2012 8:37:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/april/damp-proofing-and-rising-damp.html 274136 Damp has become a huge problem in many people’s lives and it can manifest itself in so many ways. What you need to know is whether damp is present, if so what type of damp is it and then identify the cause of the damp because then you can specify the best course of action to take. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:51:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/april/new-radiator-reflector-panels.html 304144 Twistfix are pleased to announce the arrival of our new radiator reflector panels which are a fantastic innovation and extremely easy to fit. Once implemented the radiator reflector panels will enhance overall energy efficiency within your home, improving comfort levels. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:50:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/april/what-is-crack-stitching.html 271135 There are a number of structural repairs required on older masonry building structures with cracks in walls being a common structural defect, often repaired using crack stitching techniques. But what is crack stitching and how does it work Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:50:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/april/masonry-repair-details.html 282138 New masonry repair details showing design specifications for the structural reinfocement and strengthening of masonry wall structures. These standard repair designs will help those who are specifying or carrying out structural repairs using wall ties, crack stitching, lateral restraints and more Mon, 16 Apr 2012 9:31:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/april/waterproofing-membranes.html 255132 The cost of moving house for many families is simply not an option that they can afford and therefore rather than move they choose to improve. One of the great ways in which they can improve their homes and gain more space is through basement conversion using waterproofing membranes. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:23:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/wall-tie-failure.html 204116 What is wall tie failure? Allow us to explain in more detail. Simply put wall ties are required to carry out four primary functions. In the event that the wall ties fail to perform these primary functions then wall tie failure is deemed to have occurred Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:34:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/pothole-repair.html 181109 With the cold and icy weather hopefully out of the way now is the time when you should be thinking about repairing pot-holed tarmac surfaces. Pothole repair is often overlooked but in fixing the problem sooner rather than later then you can save yourself a lot of money. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 6:57:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/structural-repairs-yorkshire-stone.html 247125 Structural repairs were carried on a large house in Yorkshire. A local structural engineer had concluded that the quoins had rotated and caused mortar joints to crack. The engineer appointed Registered Contractor Baxters Builders to carry out the repairs. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/insured-guarantees.html 246124 Twistfix has been negotiating hard to find the best Guarantee Insurance in order to be able to provide householders with insurance for critical building work which has been carried out by appropriately qualified and properly trained registered contractors Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:14:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/lateral-restraint-strengthens-bowing.html 225121 Does your house suffer from bowing wall problems? If the external wall surfaces of your home are bulging then the chances are that your walls have inadequat lateral restraint. Additional lateral restraints may need to be installed Mon, 19 Mar 2012 9:29:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/ubiflex-lead-free-flashing.html 200115 Ubiflex is the new alternative to lead flashing. It is a waterproof lead-free flashing system which is environmentally friendly, non-toxic and recyclable. Lead is considered extremely valuable and often gets stolen. The scrap value of lead flashing alternative is nil and it is this feature which makes it extremely popular Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:22:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/condensation-control-with-nuaire.html 196114 Condensation control is a major issue for home owners throughout the UK. Water vapour is the prime cause of damp and mould problems. Twistfix now supply a range of Nuaire ventilation fans, heat recovery units and positive input ventilators to control condensation, which in turn reduce damp and alleviate black mould growth Wed, 7 Mar 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/masonry-repair-in-london-by-registered.html 194113 Property owners who require repairs on their properties can now contact Twistfix through our Find a Contractor Scheme. Once Twistfix receive the enquiry they can then pass the enquiry on to local contractors who are enrolled in the Registered Contractor Scheme for the required skill.. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 9:07:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/what-is-japanese-knotweed.html 189111 Within Britain today, Japanese Knotweed is the most invasive plant known but as the name suggests it actually originated in Japan where it is able to thrive. It got into Britain in the early 19th Century as an ornamental plant which could be used to feed cattle. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:52:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/diy-spray-foam-insulation.html 171107 With the cost to move proving to be expensive many homeowners are improving their properties. This cost combined with rising energy bills means that methods of improving insulation and energy efficiency in their homes has become a key priority and one of the easy ways to insulate your homes is by using DIY Spray Foam Insulation. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/epdm-rubber-roofing.html 175108 Rubber roofing systems are becoming the popular choice by many for renewing or repairing flat roofs although they have been used for covering flat roofs for more than 40 years. Currently we stock the Firestone Rubber Roofing as part of our roof insulation and gutter product range. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:03:00 GMT http://www.twistfix.co.uk/news/2012/march/helibars.html 188110 Helibars has become the customary term used to describe the genre of twisted helical bars that are used in the structural repair sector of the building industry. The original helifix helibar has been superseded by its inventor in order to deliver a range of reinforcement bars having a greater degree of product consistency Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:20:00 GMT