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BSRIA has launched a new guide to help with the design installation and maintenance of flexible ductwork. The BSRIA guide focuses on metallic and non-metallic flexible ductwork in insulated and uninsulated forms only. It aims to help improve the performance of buildings by providing guidance about the legislation, product standards, specifications, installation practices and maintenance requirements relating to flexible ductwork.  Chapters include an overview of flexible ductwork, specifying flexible ductwork and fire performance. Hard copies of the guide are now available for purchase at £30 or £15 to BSRIA members. PDF versions are also available for £30 + VAT or free to download for BSRIA members.

Plaster and drylining manufacturer, British Gypsum, has launched their redesigned website . The site has been re-designed for straightforward navigation, helping customers find the information they need quickly and easily. One of the new features is a product selector tool that helps users explore British Gypsum’s range of solutions.  An improved training section and comprehensive technical advice area are also new additions to the website. 

Constructive Details Ltd (CDL), a joint venture by the BBA and Robust Details Ltd (RDL), has launched its second handbook of masonry detail junctions developed for the Aircrete Products Association. The book shows junctions for a full fill external wall cavity (11 details) and corresponds to details CD001 to CD0016 from the original handbook. To download both handbooks go to the CDL website constructivedetails.co.uk/resources/

Delta Membrane Systems has launched a 40-page brochure to help with the technical planning of DELTA systems for foundation wall protection, drainage and waterproof