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With environmental product declarations has an expert system for sustainable building products, which even the private investor can use. (tdx) As a private client, you can leave the decision about the construction building materials, components and system additions used often the architect or of the construction company. The reason: it does not trust the assessment of the products themselves and familiar experienced builders. Thanks to so-called environmental product declarations experts, can specifically influence but increasingly also builders and significantly influence the sustainability and ecology of home and hence the quality on the health of living. How important is the construction of sustainable buildings, must hardly be explained on the occasion of the current climate debate, discussions about resource consumption and rising energy prices.

It is all the more important that also the private man in the construction of home ownership recognizes his options for action. According to internationally valid standards are building and environment (IBU) in Germany by the Institute Environmental product declarations, briefly edited EPDs, capture the construction products in their entirety. All ingredients are specified and the life cycle of a product from raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, the development and also the recycling behavior is disclosed. Internationally agreed environmental indicators, such as the acidification -, ozone depletion and global warming potential are calculated using a detailed life cycle assessment. All data are thereby determined by independent experts and verified in multiple test methods. Thus an EPD of the IBU acquired maximum credibility and acceptance within the construction industry, as well as the Federal Association of consumer initiative Berlin on its Internet site confirmed. The comprehensive description of all relevant product data within the EPD makes it possible to evaluate construction products individually for each case.

Meanwhile, there are construction products, which have about a such environmental product Declaration for almost every area of private house building. Although the private man is not this data can independently evaluate together with the Planner or architect he can however choose the most suitable construction products for the own projects and be ultimately sure to have made the right choice in terms of the environment and the health of the living. More information is available at the Institute building and environment (IBU e.V.), Rhine 108, 53639 Konigswinter, E-Mail: or on the Internet at.

For modern individuals, have become rare nowadays and are therefore all the more than individual, stylish device accessory to elegant window fittings made of brass appreciate the timeless design. In times in which plastic and stainless steel window handle are cheap mass products in the same design, they set a sign against the pabulum. But not only nostalgic or lovers of vintage and country house style have rediscovered classic brass window olives for themselves. Beyond of playful, historical replicas, there are a number of new, unusual window handles from solid brass, which with their simple, but watch elegant forms also to a modern lifestyle. Who thus wants to embellish his window, should note some points in the search. One differentiates between half and full olives. The latter were long time no longer available, but even they, together with the window bars and two or multi-part Windows experienced a comeback.

For doorsets window to choose a half olive, in case of doubt rather because not always goes the distance to the Embrasure for a full olive. The distance of screws for fastening to the frame must be 43 mm, this is the standard measure for modern window today. The spindle should have the dimensions of 7 x 7 mm. Good providers provide different spindle lengths to choose from, because different pin boards may be required depending on the window gear. Rosettes with visible screws are exclusive.

They have a low height and are so much more elegant than the clunky rosettes with concealed screw connection. For even more details, read what Pete Cashmore says on the issue. Also here should be emphasis, that the visually and technically appropriate screws are offered with. The best models are traditionally poured into the sand casting process and craft refinished and polished. So minor differences and characteristic peculiarities which make each window handle to a unique result. The timeless material brass with his warm radiance has a wonderfully lively character due to the slowly emerging patina. For builders and refurbishers of the House it is worth so, a dare look outside the box and are not the two or three standard solutions by the window manufacturer or Builder to be satisfied with. Because create fine fittings of brass in the new home a special, warm atmosphere. Margareta Hinterkeuser

ELA space solutions are rebuilt by crane, quickly and safely the cold season is over and on the construction sites is fully restarted. The positive economic situation also helps many companies decide to establish new, or modernization of existing buildings. Expanding industries we energy in addition with new projects of investment contribute to. In this environment, the demand for mobile space systems of the emslandische specialists PA rising container. Planning, delivery and development of PA systems are quickly and easily and naturally using the crane technology in the own fleet of trucks. Mobile spaces from ELA support the flexibility of companies at peak and when new or remodeling. The operation continues without any loss of quality.

The size of each room is feasible due to the combination of the different container types. (Source: technology investor). Depending on the demand, the plant with furniture, sanitary facilities, complete electrical installations and modern will Equipped communication techniques. Our customers appreciate especially our flexibility,”stresses CEO Gunter Albers. In addition to use as transport, storage, workshop, Office, bedroom, and sanitary containers are the mobile rented premises in the offshore area or used as a mobile home. Certainly more space offices and warehouse in mobile rooms on construction sites to the smooth contribute.

Short distances and a timely exchange of human and material are not possible. Tools, materials and Office communication devices are protected against environmental influences and especially theft. The ELA-theft and burglary for space systems includes steel door fuses with cylinder locks, extra strong hinges, a galvanized window fuse or even an alarm system, depending on the type of the base container. Even more space with the premium container next to containers in standard sizes offers the so-called premium rental container ELA industry-exclusive. The ELA premium rental container is three feet wide and six Meters long. Thus he offers three square meters more interior space than traditional solutions. Already from a space of 90 square meters, the usage of the Premiumcontainers thus means the saving of a standard container. Transport, Assembly and energy costs reduced significantly. Bases throughout Germany and a fleet of ELA’s own truck is ensures short-term delivery to any place. -Emsland family-run PA has developed constantly the rental service and also the technique of space systems since 1972. With over 20,000 transportable units ELA container Park is now the largest in Europe. An own fleet of 50 special truck with loading crane ensures a safe transport and Assembly. 12 Sites, 35 field staff and a fleet of ELA’s own trucks ensure a short and fast delivery to any place. ELA is represented with nine rental centres and 31 mobile advisers across Europe. Total PA has 400 employees.