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Protecting your floor from the barrage of winter When it gets cold outside, it’s natural to retreat indoors and get warm. But, does the cold weather and heating affect flooring and if so, how can you minimise the effects? How does cold weather affect flooring? Timber floors can add a real wow factor to a room or space, but there are things to consider to keep it looking good and lasting well. When timber flooring is being laid it should be installed above 15℃. Once installed, the general rule is to keep the ambient temperature between 18 – 22℃. If…

Team Loughton help renovate the Phoenix Blend Cafe Team Loughton are proud to do their bit for the community. Our skilled team helped renovate the Phoenix Blend Café, a unique space which provides people with learning difficulties some work experience, meaningful employment and a place to socialise. The Phoenix Blend Café was officially opened in 2012, and since then has been a huge success. However, the building was in need of a refit, so when we were asked to carry out some works there, we were very happy to help. The works involved our team working nights, out of hours…

How does flooring choice affect acoustics? Noise pollution doesn’t just exist outside, with busy roads and factories. The levels of noise within our homes and offices can also contribute to poor health if not properly managed. The flooring type, the underlay and how it’s fitted all play a part in the acoustics of a space. But the floor isn’t solely responsible for controlling volume levels. According to Well Building Standards; flooring, furniture and furnishings can all contribute to spatial acoustic levels. Making sure a space has enough soft furnishings and that acoustic considerations have been made with the walls and…

Team Loughton renovate Elays Community Centre As a company, we love to do our bit for charity. So, when Mace asked us to help with the flooring at Elays Community Centre, it was something that we were only too pleased to help with. As part of the major redevelopment of Battersea Power Station Mace are working with the community to help revitalise the surrounding area. The refurbishment of Elays Community Centre was their biggest charitable project yet and they wanted the best to deliver it. Elays Community Centre was founded in 2003 to provide a community support structure for young…

How to keep your carpet looking like new Regular cleaning is the key to longevity A new carpet can be a big investment. So, looking after it is important. There’s no big secret to it. A carpet needs to be kept clean and maintained with the correct products. If it isn’t looked after properly, with regular maintenance, it will need replacing far quicker. Why is regular cleaning important? Hygiene and cleanliness – Imagine how dirty a carpet in an office can get. The footfall on certain areas of the carpet will be high and dirt from outside will be brought…

Team Loughton fit flooring in Music Studio for Under Privileged Children Over the last few months, Loughton Contracts have teamed up with multiple teams to create a music studio for under privileged kids & young offenders within the Tower Hamlets borough. The studio gives them an opportunity to channel their energy positively through music & learning musical instruments. The studio opens its doors for everyone that wants to learn & evolve within the music industry but most importantly getting young people off the streets doing something positive & giving them a purpose in life. The new Sirlute Music Studio at…

Loughton Win the Double! WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE WON an incredible TWO CFJ/ CFA INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR AWARDS! The premiere awards for contract flooring were a very proud night for Loughton Contracts! The first one was for ‘Best use of flooring in a Hotel’ for the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, alongside Alarwool and Brintons, and the second ‘Best use of flooring in Education’ for Bush House, London, alongside Milliken. Our contracts manager for the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, Barry Peel, collected the award for our works. We at Loughton Contracts are extremely proud of Barry and his…

Team Loughton take part in Pink Tie Club Golf Day Staff members of Loughton Contracts were delighted to once again take part in the Official Pink Tie Club Golf Day to raise money for a range of different charities. Loughton Contracts are the founder members of The PTC (Pink Tie Club), which was officially formed in December 2008 with most of the original members meeting at an event in July 2008. There are now 9 members from different sectors of the construction/fit out industry who arrange networking events throughout the year, which also enables them to raise money for charity.…

Loughton fits flooring for a charitable cause! We are happy to have been able to help London based charity; Coram’s Fields, working for Mace, as we supplied and installed Whiterock to the kitchen and vinyl to the kitchen and servery at the Coram Café. This completed new area will be of huge benefit to the charity and visitors to the park. Coram’s Fields is a children’s only park and playground, providing services to young people living in or visiting London. Services include sports and youth programmes, we are proud to have been a part of this special project that does…

Loughton proudly sponsor Charity Dragon Boat Race! The Kier London Charity Boat Race took place on 6th June, which we proudly sponsored, in order to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Kier London were one of ten businesses within Kier Regional Building who’s target was to raise a minimum of £15k each for their chosen local charity and the British Heart Foundation. The week included five days of five challenges, including Boots on for Building Challenge, and of course the Dragon Boat Race! 50% of proceeds will be donated to Kier Foundation, supporting partner causes including The British Heart…