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    The successful redecoration of water-damaged properties

    Kevin O'Donnell, national product trainer at Crown Paints, explains why planning, preparation and above a ...

    Kevin O'Donnell, national product trainer at Crown Paints, explains why planning, preparation and above all, patience, are necessary for the successful redecoration of water-damaged properties.  From ...

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    Eco-friendly mould-prevention paints

    Hudson Lambert, director of Safeguard Europe, considers the issue of microbeads in some anti condensation ...

    Hudson Lambert, director of Safeguard Europe, considers the issue of microbeads in some anti condensation and mould prevention paints, and the alternatives. Brought to public attention by Blue Planet ...

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    Concealing retrofit pipework

    Gavin Byram, national sales manager at Pendock, explains how you can conceal retrofit pipework easily and ...

    Gavin Byram, national sales manager at Pendock, explains how you can conceal retrofit pipework easily and cost-effectively. While it is desirable to make better use of existing properties by renovatin ...

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    How coronavirus has affected painting and decorating firms

    Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented ...

    Pressing issues facing smaller painting and decorating firms have been overshadowed by the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, writes Neil Ogilvie, CEO of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). ...

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    Becoming Fassa approved

    Dale Telling, commercial manager at Fassa Bortolo UK outlines Fassa’s aim to inspire the next generation ...

    Dale Telling, commercial manager at Fassa Bortolo UK outlines Fassa’s aim to inspire the next generation of tradespeople, and how they are helping the experts diversify their skillsets in an ever-chan ...

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    Getting back on track after the lockdown

    Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can su ...

    Author and property developer Greg Wilkes shares his thoughts on how small construction businesses can survive and thrive following the coronavirus outbreak. There is no doubt about it we are facing d ...

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    Tracking technology to recover stolen tools

    AMI Group explains why you should be protecting your assets with its technology. It is no secret that the ...

    AMI Group explains why you should be protecting your assets with its technology. It is no secret that the theft of tools and plant machinery is on the rise, with thieves becoming more brazen in their ...

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    Surface preparation with Mirka

    Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the ...

    Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the key to achieving the perfect finish but, as we all know, each surface offers its own challenge ...

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    Interview: Matthew Ross on his new book Death Of A Painter

    Professional Builder spoke to Matthew Ross, author of new crime novel Death Of A Painter, about his inspi ...

    Professional Builder spoke to Matthew Ross, author of new crime novel Death Of A Painter, about his inspiration for the book and his experiences in the building industry. Can you tell us about your ba ...

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    Case study: a bespoke hybrid renewable heating system

    A large property in Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire underwent a complete refurbishment and the home’s heating ...

    A large property in Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire underwent a complete refurbishment and the home’s heating and hot water requirements are now being met more sustainably by a bespoke hybrid system consis ...

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    The evolution of concrete repair

    Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at technical initiatives which are driving the evolution of ...

    Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at technical initiatives which are driving the evolution of concrete repair. Quite correctly, the construction industry is more focused than ever on ensur ...

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    Check your ladder and stay safe

    Most builders get very little time to recharge and review their equipment, even though taking the time to ...

    Most builders get very little time to recharge and review their equipment, even though taking the time to look over your valuable tools can increase their lifespan and make sure you’re safer on the jo ...

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    The benefits of aluminium decking

    Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are det ...

    Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are deterred by the regular maintenance it requires. So, what alternative can installers offer to ensu ...

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    Choosing sustainable roofing battens

     Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, explains how to cut timber waste and choose sustain ...

     Jenni Forrest, quality manager for JB Red at Marley, explains how to cut timber waste and choose sustainable roofing battens. Growing consumer and political pressure to take action on climate change ...

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    Overhead glazing solutions

    Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough shares the latest in overhead glazing. A significant change in recent yea ...

    Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough shares the latest in overhead glazing. A significant change in recent years has been the broadening of demand for overhead glazing solutions. Where once all that was ge ...

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    Working safely post-lockdown

    Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to wo ...

    Adrian Buttress, managing director at Permaroof, shares his top tips on how the trades can continue to work effectively and safely with both suppliers and customers. Many roofing installers have conti ...

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