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    Winter safety advice for site

    With winter still far from over, roof systems manufacturer Marley is warning contractors to make sure the ...

    With winter still far from over, roof systems manufacturer Marley is warning contractors to make sure they are prepared for freezing conditions on site. Site safety Monitor the weather forecast so you ...

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    Band of Builders: Kyle's project

    A 15-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis whose condition has left him housebound has a brand new space in w ...

    A 15-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis whose condition has left him housebound has a brand new space in which to be home schooled and meet with friends, thanks to Band of Builders. A team of 22 trades ...

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    Norbord MDF installation guidelines

    We have a look at Norbord MDF installation guidelines.  Mechanical joints and fixings Mechanical fittings ...

    We have a look at Norbord MDF installation guidelines.  Mechanical joints and fixings Mechanical fittings developed for use with particleboard can be applied to CaberWood MDF with the following recomm ...

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    What you need to know about blood pressure

    In the latest in our health series, Professional Builder's GP talks about blood pressure. This month, we ...

    In the latest in our health series, Professional Builder's GP talks about blood pressure. This month, we will cover hypertension (high blood pressure), why it is important to know about, and how it ca ...

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    DI-WHY? 22nd January 2020

    Another week, another batch of DIY disasters spotted by our readers! First up, Paul Carter spotted this s ...

    Another week, another batch of DIY disasters spotted by our readers! First up, Paul Carter spotted this spectacular plumbing fail and emailed us a snap. He said: "Visited a customer who had had their ...

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    How to ensure a safe and secure roof window installation

    Lee Griffiths, technical sales manager GBI at Dakea explains what is required to ensure a safe and secure ...

    Lee Griffiths, technical sales manager GBI at Dakea explains what is required to ensure a safe and secure roof window installation. Installers will often be working across residential projects and wil ...

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    Avoiding insulation issues

    Every type of insulation needs to be fitted correctly to work effectively. We speak to the Rockwool techn ...

    Every type of insulation needs to be fitted correctly to work effectively. We speak to the Rockwool technical team to discover the installation issues that often result in profit-draining call-backs f ...

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    How the trades can upsell doorsets

    Paul Atkinson, sales and commercial director for Yale, discusses ideas to develop new work.  The security ...

    Paul Atkinson, sales and commercial director for Yale, discusses ideas to develop new work.  The security considerations when buying new doors and windows are often taken as a given. However, enhanced ...

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    Seasonal changes to shower temperatures explained

    Paul McGuire, associate channel manager at Mira Showers, looks at how the changing seasons can affect the ...

    Paul McGuire, associate channel manager at Mira Showers, looks at how the changing seasons can affect the operation of showers of all types – and how installers can resolve some of these key issues. A ...

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    Hetas answers your hearth questions

    Calvin May, technical standards manager at HETAS, answers all your hearth and home queries. The starting ...

    Calvin May, technical standards manager at HETAS, answers all your hearth and home queries. The starting point for identifying the type of hearth that can be used can usually be determined by the appl ...

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    Step-by-step: installing the Conservation Luxlite from Roof Maker

    Sabahudin Medic, operations director at Roof Maker, explores how professionals can ensure they are compli ...

    Sabahudin Medic, operations director at Roof Maker, explores how professionals can ensure they are compliant with all relevant regulations, whilst also giving a step-by-step guide on how to install it ...

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    The Cascade system from Brett Martin

    Brett Martin uncovers the benefits in the quick and easy-to-install Cascade system.  The important role o ...

    Brett Martin uncovers the benefits in the quick and easy-to-install Cascade system.  The important role of rainwater systems cannot be understated in terms of the aesthetics and long term structural i ...

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    DI-WHY? 15th January 2020

    Our first DI-WHY? submissions of 2020 are corkers! First up, we have this wonderful shot sent in by @Bour ...

    Our first DI-WHY? submissions of 2020 are corkers! First up, we have this wonderful shot sent in by @BourtonHandyman on Twitter, apparently the customer thought a bit of filler would hold the curtain ...

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    Cleaning your van is good for business

    If your van isn't clean and tidy, you could be putting off potential customers, according to the experts ...

    If your van isn't clean and tidy, you could be putting off potential customers, according to the experts from LeaseVan.co.uk. Visible fast food wrappers, dirty signage and dents and scrapes all projec ...

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    Convert quotes into customers (without slashing prices)

    In the first of a new series, HBXL Building Software looks at how you can win business without dropping y ...

    In the first of a new series, HBXL Building Software looks at how you can win business without dropping your prices. The all-important homeowner – what you should know Well for starters, it’s time to ...

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    The pros and cons of signwriting your van

    If you want to get your company noticed, some free advertising on the side of your van is a great place t ...

    If you want to get your company noticed, some free advertising on the side of your van is a great place to start. Honest John Vans outlines the pros and cons of signwriting. How often are you stuck in ...

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