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How to easily fit a WC support frame with Atlas Building Board
Owing to the modern technology, the installation of WC support frame is getting easier and easier. In addition, the installation time has also been significantly reduced. Durability, convenience and safety…
Thermal insulation of buildings – defect under investigation
Even though thermal insulation seems like a simple technology, it produces dozens of errors. They are made by architects who prepare incorrect construction details designs or choose improper render in…
Floors and screeds – defects under investigation
Use of ready-made mortars helped to eliminate many errors which used to be common during independent preparation of flooring mortars by contractors. Unfortunately, ready-made mortars brought other problems. Let’s mention…
How to prepare the OSB substrate for tiling?
The assessment of properties and the method of surface preparation has critical impact on the durability of the ceramic cladding. OSB substrate (e.g. casings, partitions, floor layers) implies many technical…
What adhesive to choose for application of floor tiles?
Contractors have been using ready-made adhesives for over 25 years. In the past, one mortar was used to bond all kinds of tiles to any type of substrate. Nowadays, we…
How to renovate an insulated façade? Special case
Building materials have certain lifespan. It is often the case that they require some repair or replacement over time. Particularly vulnerable to damage and wear are materials used for façade…
Clever solution for a façade – mosaic render
Mosaic render is made of aggregate bonded with specially developed base which main ingredient is acrylic resin. It is used both for interior decoration and upon building façades. It offers…
Clever solution for a façade – render imitating wood
Façade should protect a building against adverse weather conditions. Should it also be its glory? Absolutely! Therefore, while choosing the type of top finish, one should think not only about…
Gel adhesive technology
ATLAS GEOFLEX is a highly flexible gel adhesive. Its recipe is an effect of cooperation between ATLAS R&D Department and contractors participating in numerous validations and testing. Owing to its…
Renovation of a terrace in context of the thermal insulation
Thermal insulation of walls – too easy! Construction of a terrace – a little harder… Joint between the terrace construction and the thermal insulation… Hmm… A hard part is coming.…
Travertine – beauty of stone
Despite it is “only” a plaster, it perfectly imitates a stone facing. Thus, it is very popular on the market. What are we talking about? About travertine – the material…