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    How to secure SterlingOSB Zero panels

    The technical team at Norbord examines how its SterlingOSB Zero panels should be secured. We all know wha ...

    The technical team at Norbord examines how its SterlingOSB Zero panels should be secured. We all know what an OSB panel is and what can be done with it. But how should the panels be secured for maximu ...

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    Top ventilation tips from Marley

    Marley clears up the confusion and gives some top ventilation tips for cold roofs, warm roofs and loft co ...

    Marley clears up the confusion and gives some top ventilation tips for cold roofs, warm roofs and loft conversions. Cold roofs, warm roofs, well-sealed or normal ceilings, breathable and non-breathabl ...

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    Master Builder Awards 2019: the New Home category

    We take a closer look at two highly-commended nominations for the 2019 Master Builder Awards in the best ...

    We take a closer look at two highly-commended nominations for the 2019 Master Builder Awards in the best ‘New Home’ category. The Master Builder Awards celebrate the incredible achievements of Master ...

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    Key facts on working with wood

    Make sure you know the key facts on wood products and flame-retardant treatments. If you’re working with ...

    Make sure you know the key facts on wood products and flame-retardant treatments. If you’re working with an architect or a homeowner, would you be able to recognise when to raise a question on the pos ...

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    The rise of porcelain paving

    Mark Atkins, technical director at LTP, examines the challenges associated with the rise of porcelain pav ...

    Mark Atkins, technical director at LTP, examines the challenges associated with the rise of porcelain paving. It’s been pretty incredible to see the rise of the porcelain paver this year. Domestic and ...

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    Special bricks from Forterra

    One of Britain’s biggest building materials manufacturers, Forterra, has a division dedicated entirely to ...

    One of Britain’s biggest building materials manufacturers, Forterra, has a division dedicated entirely to the design and manufacture of brick specials: Cradley Special Brick, at Cradley Heath in the B ...

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    Successfully insulating a basement construction

    Kingspan provides a guide to successfully insulating a basement construction.  As with any major work, th ...

    Kingspan provides a guide to successfully insulating a basement construction.  As with any major work, the first stop in a basement extension should always be to check the requirements in the Building ...

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    Introducing Fasserend timber frame

    Q&A with Fassa Bortolo, which has brought its Fassarend timber frame system to the UK market. Tell us ...

    Q&A with Fassa Bortolo, which has brought its Fassarend timber frame system to the UK market. Tell us about the Fassarend timber frame system and how it fits into your existing product range? Fass ...

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    Ford adds to Transit range

    Professional Builder reports from Ford’s Go Further event in Amsterdam on the forthcoming additions to th ...

    Professional Builder reports from Ford’s Go Further event in Amsterdam on the forthcoming additions to the Transit range. The automotive sector is now experiencing some of the most significant challen ...

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    Selling your vehicle? Read this first

    Dan Powell of Honest John Vans explains how you can get the best deal when selling your vehicle. Whether ...

    Dan Powell of Honest John Vans explains how you can get the best deal when selling your vehicle. Whether you are upgrading to a van that’s larger and more practical, or downsizing to something that’s ...

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    Step-by-step: fitting acoustic insulation

    Anthony Barnett, technical marketing manager at Armacell, looks at fitting acoustic insulation. Open-plan ...

    Anthony Barnett, technical marketing manager at Armacell, looks at fitting acoustic insulation. Open-plan living, timber floors and more bathrooms has made internally generated noise one of the single ...

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    BMI celebrates 100 years of concrete tiles

    This year sees BMI UK & Ireland celebrate – through its iconic BMI Redland brand – 100 years of concr ...

    This year sees BMI UK & Ireland celebrate – through its iconic BMI Redland brand – 100 years of concrete tile manufacture, making it the oldest concrete tile maker in the UK. With celebrations due ...

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    Effective removal of Japanese Knotweed

    Adam Brindle, MD of The Grounds Care Group, explains the challenges faced by construction professionals w ...

    Adam Brindle, MD of The Grounds Care Group, explains the challenges faced by construction professionals when it comes to dealing with Japanese Knotweed. Japanese Knotweed first arrived in the UK in th ...

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    Step-by-step: installing Fencemate DuraPost

    Birkdale's CEO John Abernethie highlights the benefits of the new Fencemate DuraPost and talks through th ...

    Birkdale's CEO John Abernethie highlights the benefits of the new Fencemate DuraPost and talks through the product’s ergonomic design and simple installation. Steel fence posts provide a strong and re ...

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    Tech Talk: brushless motors

    In our Tech Talk new series, the Makita team will discuss some of the most innovative tool technologies a ...

    In our Tech Talk new series, the Makita team will discuss some of the most innovative tool technologies available on the market, and look at how they can benefit tradespeople. In the first instalment, ...

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    Combining construction with life as a soldier in the Royal Engineers

    Both soldiers and builders, Royal Engineers recruits fulfil a unique and complex role. Professional Build ...

    Both soldiers and builders, Royal Engineers recruits fulfil a unique and complex role. Professional Builder talks to warrant officer Peter Egan about his experiences in one of the world’s most challen ...

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