CPD Specifier May 2015 issue May 2015 | Page 45

Flooring Cracking up? Dural’s CPD explains how to create beautiful, seamless flooring that accommodates movement effectively Dural UK has created a CPD presentation on Modern Movement and how to control movement in hard flooring. Their aim is to advise Architects and Contractors how to create beautiful hard flooring designs that are not only aesthetically stunning, but are structurally sound and stand the test of time. Dural’s CPD presentation advises how to prevent the cracking in the surface finish by successfully controlling movement and incorporating Expansion Joints into the design. It covers key principles in modern movement, legislation and the various industry standards that are enforced, and accommodating movement through design. Dural has already presented the CPD to a number of architectural practices throughout 2015 and has been widely acknowledged and well received. They have also collaborated with Direct Contact Exhibitions and presented at a number of technical seminars throughout the UK. Dural’s range of Movement Joints are carefully constructed and have essential benefits in order to accommodate movement in beautiful hard flooring designs. They are designed and manufactured to exceed BS5385 and are robust, durable and can cope with heavy stresses. Dural specialise in colour matching their Floor Movement Joints to the grout or floor finish to create a stylish designer look and s