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Accessories specialist Gradus has issued a specification guide detailing its portfolio of stair edgings, floor trims and skirting products including its latest high performance XT range.Roofing membranes specialist Icopal has extended its range of FireSmarty high-tech waterproofing solutions with the launch of a range of application equipment.. Claimed to technologically advanced the flame-free welders have been developed over several years by the company's research and development team in conjunction with roofing contractors all over Europe. Now patented, they represent a major step forward for the industry with the potential to root naked flames or boilers in the past. The range comprises an automatic, self-propelled side lap welder for sealing overlaps as well as a full-width welder for fully-bonding membranes and a lightweight hand-held welder for detail work.

Building membranes manufacturer Icopal has launched a cold-applied liquid roofing system. The Parapro waterproofing system incorporates a polyester reinforcing fleece between two layers of liquid polyurethane-based coating. This can be applied wet-on-wet, eliminating the need for drying time between coats. Roofing that cannot be renovated using traditional methods can also benefit from the system, and because it is applied cold using rollers, brushes or squeegees it may also help reduce insurance costs.