DRU Expands The Dik Geurts Vidar Triple Range Of Wood Stoves With Six New Models

rated energy label and easy manual air slide control. The Vidar Triple series now includes small, medium and large models, each with a freestanding or wall-mounted option. The freestanding models have ample wood storage capacity and all models have optional external air connection for clean burning and high efficiency.

Dik Geurts is a name that has been synonymous with wood fires and stoves for over 40 years. Founded in the Netherlands in 1981, the Dik Geurts range is now produced by DRU, established in 1754 and one of Europe’s leading fireplace companies.

The Vidar Triple, with a panoramic, 3-sided fire view, is one of the most popular stoves in the Dik Geurts range. It is Ecodesign compliant with an A

All versions also have infrared side windows, which enable high flames and comfortable heating. In addition, the small Vidar Triple models have an average 4.9 kW heat output, which means, under UK regulations, there is no need to install extra ventilation points in the room.

Dik Geurts wood fires and stoves are available from a national UK network of fireplace dealers. www.drufire.com

Light Art is the affordable new carpet tile from IVC Commercial, with designs that express the interplay between natural light and woven textiles. The changing hues and balances of cast daylight bring new meaning to the woven organic textiles that inspire Light Art, the new carpet tile from IVC Commercial that’s available in two mix and match designs. In Flare, flashes of bright highlight give structure to its woven effect. Striated highs express light’s influence broken by shadows that bring depth to a floor design with dynamic texture.

Reflect is a design where light casts organic flows across its wovenlike texture, expressing light’s ability to expose and conceal, for a sense of natural movement. Flare and Reflect are available in eight mix and match colourways, so you can design layouts which respond to the needs of today’s agile office interiors in a carpet tile that’s affordable. With grey, blue, green and natural tones, Light Art’s colours are highly functional and adaptable to most design schemes.

Made from solution-dyed nylon, Light Art is colourfast and lightfast, as well as stain- resistant. TIVC Commercial has been able to create the designs in a low pile weight that still delivers impressive performance, with both achieving a Class 33 wear classification. The low weight reduces the amount of yarn and so the environmental footprint of the carpet tile. www.ivc-commercial.com

As one of the most versatile and widely specified products from Schlüter-Systems, Schluter-KERDI-BOARD finds applications for both retrofit and new-build installations, with different thicknesses of the extruded polystyrene (XPS) panel providing a stable and waterproof substrate for natural stone and ceramic tiling. The panels are available in thicknesses of 5, 9, 12.5, 19, 28, 38 and 50mm and are easily installed across existing masonry, concrete, timber stud frames or lightweight metal framing, with panels featuring parallel grooves also available for creating rounded surfaces.

With all thicknesses available in 1.25 m or 2.6 m lengths, both by 62.5 cm wide, KERDI-BOARD is frequently used to create worksurfaces, breakfast bars, islands and vanities. A handy guide can be downloaded from the Schlüter-Systems website which can assist both specifiers and tradespeople in picking the right panel for an application. For instance, 12.5 mm is the minimum thickness recommended for use where a stud frame is constructed to 400 mm centres.

The largest three thicknesses should be considered for construction purposes, while there are also special L-shaped and U-shaped panels for use as pipe boxing, and prefabricated niches in different sizes - with or without lighting - to create storage within walls. KERDI-BOARD is BBA certified. www.schluter.co.uk