Architecture, building and construction

Waterproof membrane also a barrier to termites

1 February 2007

An inventor from the USA has patented a waterproofing membrane that he claims also offers subterranean walls and structural members protection against termites.

Superior roofing felt

1 September 2006

An improved type of roofing material has been found is disclosed in US Patent 6 864 194.

Adhesive for outdoor acrylics

1 July 2006

A process for making end-products based on acrylic fibres that can be used outdoors is the subject of the latest patent from Italian fibre manufacturer Montefibre SpA.

Fabric-reinforced concrete

1 May 2006

In US Patent 6 960 394, Milliken & Co describes a cement panel reinforced by a fabric made of nucleated polypropylene (PP) fibres.

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) of Madison, Wisconsin, USA, has developed a refinement in the use of fibre-reinforced plastics to strengthen such things as pillars, girders and even br

Cellulosics in concrete

1 April 2005

An Australian company claims its cement composite reinforced with cellulosic fibre shows improvements in both rot resistance and durability.

Reflective insulation for roof linings

1 April 2005

A development in the production of reflective materials for roof linings is the subject of US Patent 6 797 356.

Protection from strong winds

1 March 2005

DuPont has developed a weather-resistant building material intended to offer protection from wind-blown debris such as may be encountered in a tornado.

Facing for wallboards is fire-resistant

1 January 2005

USA's Milliken & Co has developed a composite textile for use as a facer material on cementitious wallboards.

Inflatable airship hanger

1 December 2004

Lindstrand Technologies Ltd (LTL) will use Tenara(r) M 1000 sewing thread from Donisthorpe & Co Ltd for its latest project, an inflatable airship hangar.

Anti-insect screen

1 October 2004

Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Canada Ltd has developed a polymer-coated knitted fabric that it believes has potential as insect screening.

Tougher roofing material

1 August 2004

DuPont claims its latest roofing material is tougher but softer handling than earlier types.

Adjustable covering for architectural openings

1 August 2004

An apparatus for making a laminate designed as an adjustable covering for architectural openings is the subject of US Patent 6 712 311.

Protection for large pipes

1 August 2004

A simpler and more effective means of lining large diameter pipes is the claim of a USA-based inventor.

Sun protection

1 June 2004

A protective screening that can regulate the amount of daylight is the subject of US Patent 6 672 361.

Improved roof-linings

1 March 2004

US-based DuPont has developed a film-fibril sheet that, the company claims, has a better balance of key properties such as air permeability and liquid barrier resistance, and toughness and softness.

Better awning fabric

1 March 2004

Weaving high-density and high-bulk texturized filament yarns of polyester and then coating the fabric uniformly on both sides with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) produces a cheap awning with improved

Cement reinforced with vegetable fibres

1 March 2004

The use of vegetable matter as cement reinforcement has generally proved to be unrewarding as such fibres tend to prevent the delay of the hydration reaction and inhibit hardening of the cement.

Roofing felt offers good fire rating

1 September 2003

Elk Corp of Dallas, Texas, USA, has invented a sophisticated type of roofing felt.

Simpler roofing felt

1 July 2003

A relatively simple and inexpensive composite designed for reinforcing bituminous roofing is the subject of US Patent 6 524 980.

Building with geodesic rings

1 June 2003

A form of building component based on the geodesic concept is disclosed in US Patent 6 457 282. Edwin D.

Durable building panels

1 April 2003

A durable building panel is the subject of an International Patent (WO 01/36191).

Better roofing felts

1 February 2003

Icopal GmbH has devised a technique for making bituminous roofing membranes and joining them.

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