AluSplash® is an aluminium-based kitchen splashback and interior wall panel, which is an ideal alternative to glass, acrylic and tiled splashbacks. Offering a high gloss look-and-feel at a fraction of the cost, AluSplash is affordable, easy to install, clean and maintain. AluSplash is not only fire-resistant and safe to use behind all popular cooktops. Available in a wide range of vibrant and earthy colours, AluSplash lends a sleek and contemporary look to any residential, commercial and retail space.

I had custom countertop supports made for our granite overhang, as it was a bit of a complicated thing and the over-the-counter ones didn't quite work. They and the granite have now been installed. I was sitting under the overhang checking them out tonight, as you do. . ., and I noticed that on some of the supports there is a significant space between the support and the granite. This seems like a bad execution to me as my understanding was that granite really, really does not like to bend. Are there any professionals out there that could advise me? Or anyone else with a granite overhang and supports that could tell me if they have any space between the support and the granite? I have attached photos of 3 of the supports, 1 of them seems ok to me, but the other 2 seem like they might cause issues. Thanks for any help.

Specifying frameless rooflights and roof windows If you’re trying to decide on the right rooflights for a project, be sure to take some time to consider the benefits of specifying frameless rooflights. After all, your choice of rooflight will have a big impact on the overall appearance of the property – both inside and out – as well as the amount of natural light that’s able to fill the space. Frameless rooflights (and roof windows) are designed to allow the maximum amount of light into a space. They feature minimal fixings and frames, so all you see when you look up is a clear expanse of glass. What are the benefits of specifying a frameless rooflight? There are plenty of reasons to opt for a frameless rooflight – from aesthetics to saving energy. These include: Uninterrupted views – A frameless design means that when a building occupant looks through the rooflight, all they see is the beautiful sky above. There’s no frame to block any part of the view, ensuring a much more open and airy feel. Boost natural light – Daylight is believed to provide a number of benefits to the health and wellbeing of building occupants. Plus, it’s a cost- and carbon-free alternative to electric lights. Opting for a frameless rooflight will ensure the maximum amount of sunlight can shine into the room. You can even install several units adjacent to one another, creating a glazed ceiling that vastly increases the natural light. Architecturally attractive – A bulky frame can stand out and be a bit of an eye-sore that negatively affects both the interior design and the exterior appearance of the building. With a frameless rooflight, however, you can enjoy a much more streamlined appearance and, as mentioned above, several can be installed together, which can create a striking architectural feature. Easy installation – Frameless rooflights are often much easier to install and don’t need complicated flashing kits that require partial disassembly of the unit prior to install. This means that less tools are needed to complete the installation, it’s quicker and less likely to leak. Is a frameless rooflight right for my project? Glazing Vision’s frameless rooflights have been successfully installed in hundreds of projects in the UK, Europe and the United States, ranging from a Passivhaus in West London, through to commercial applications, public buildings and educational settings such as the Ashton 6th Form College in Lancashire. Our product collection includes items suitable for both pitched and flat roofs, and they can be used for providing natural light and ventilation, as well as access. They’re available with double- or triple-glazing, as well as heated or switchable glass. And, with the right specification, frameless rooflights can also be safe for walking across. Flushglaze rooflights have a frameless appearance on the inside and a minimalist look on the outside – there are no bulky capping systems to trap dirt or spoil the view. The maximum aperture size is variable, depending on the rest of the specification. Pitchglaze roof windows can be used for roofs with pitches between 15° and 60°, and with apertures measuring up to 3 metres squared. Pitchvent is our latest range of roof windows is a ventilation roof window for pitched roofs. These roof windows are available as either manually operated unit or chain-actuated systems, where the mechanism is hidden within the framework. This means that minimal internal framing is visible, but this is colour matched to the interior finish and designed to be fitted flush, providing a ‘frameless’ appearance. To find out more about our range of frameless rooflights, please download our product data sheets – or get in touch with a member of our technical team to discuss your project in more detail.

Hi. This is a question for your engineer or your contractor's engineer, assuming you don't have an architect or building professional of your own appointed? It may be fine, but one of the above should confirm this to you, for your own piece of mind, and your own paper-trail. If the ceiling hasn't been closed up, it might be some structural strapping, or double coach-bolts through all of the joists might suffice, but the engineer should advise. Cutting short of new joists isn't ideal, and you are right to call this out. The above is offered without prejudice, but if you would like to discuss anything else we offer a free 1hr consultation at hello@catterallfranklin.com. Good luck!