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August 2023

Construction industry updates from SFS's podcasts

SFS UK,the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems, has been offering support and advice to specifiers within the construction industry for more than 120 years. Today, this support includes a series of informative podcasts.

There is a series of three podcasts focusing on fall protection and subframes, each lasting around 30 minutes, discussing fragile roof design trends, the effects of thicker insulation in rainscreen cladding subframe systems and the effect of rainscreen subframe systems on the overall performance of external walls. The podcasts address industry regulations and best practice in installation; they are designed for everyone in the construction industry.

Also on offer is SFS PocketTalks, a range of shorter podcast episodes addressing the latest construction practices.

With four episodes in the series at around five minutes each, PocketTalks discuss u-values, the challenges created by a lack of testing standards for permanently attached fall systems, the implications of the UK Cabinet Office's Construction Playbook and consider the impact of thermal bridging on rainscreen subframes.

SFS podcasts can be accessed via the websitehttps://uk.sfs.com/podcastsandhttps://uk.sfs.com/pockettalks

For further information, call0330 0555888or visithttps://uk.sfs.com/

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With Compliments:

Taylor Alden
7 Bell Yard
London
WC2A 2JR

helen@tayloralden.co.uk

NOTE TO EDITOR:

SFS Group Fastening Technology's Construction Division is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems.Additionally, SFS manufactures an award-winning fall protection range, innovative rainscreen subframe systems and high-quality hinges for windows and doors. The reputation of this established company, which has been in the UK for over 120 years, rests on value added propositions along with company-wide technical expertise.Today, the company does not solely create products to fix, fasten and protect buildings; the proprietary "Securing Futures" mission ensures that investments and people are better protected too.

SFS focusses on four pillars of media content:

·        Safety in Construction

·        Digital Construction

·        Sustainability in Construction

·        Modern Methods of Construction