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    Why are roller-applied coverings popular?

    Victoria Bramley, Product Manager at Okarno, looks at why the popularity of roll-applied coverings contin ...

    Victoria Bramley, Product Manager at Okarno, looks at why the popularity of roll-applied coverings continues to grow   One of the main benefits of roller-applied coverings is their ease of use and tim ...

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    How to damp proof older properties

    Modern damp proofing on older properties doesn’t work but there is an alternative argues carringtonLIME H ...

    Modern damp proofing on older properties doesn’t work but there is an alternative argues carringtonLIME Heritage Skills Training in Gloucestershire When working with older properties you have to do th ...

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    Catching up with fibo Collect

    In January 2023, Professional Builders covered the launch of ‘fibo Collect’ in the UK. Since then, the in ...

    In January 2023, Professional Builders covered the launch of ‘fibo Collect’ in the UK. Since then, the innovative click-and-collect service has been expanding.   In the UK and Ireland professional bui ...

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    Video: HiKOKI DV18DCJRZ 18v Combi Drill - Review

    In this video Alex from Errioc Carpentry puts the HiKOKI DV18DCJRZ 18v Combi Drill through its paces whil ...

    In this video Alex from Errioc Carpentry puts the HiKOKI DV18DCJRZ 18v Combi Drill through its paces whilst on site. Find out what he thinks of the HiKOKI DV18DCJRZ 18v Combi Drill and its features. F ...

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    PB attends a K Rend demonstration day

    It’s spray time at a K Rend demonstration day where the company’s K1 Spray+ is the star turn. If you thin ...

    It’s spray time at a K Rend demonstration day where the company’s K1 Spray+ is the star turn. If you think of render, then it’s very likely that the name of one manufacturer will immediately spring to ...

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    PB visits Mirka’s UK HQ

    PB visits Mirka’s UK HQ to take a closer look at the Finnish manufacturer’s latest innovations.  As a fam ...

    PB visits Mirka’s UK HQ to take a closer look at the Finnish manufacturer’s latest innovations.  As a family-run business that has been operating for over 80 years, Mirka has certainly had a lot of ti ...

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    What is Project Estimator?

    Jewson launches Project Estimator, an estimating service run by the trade, for the trade. Even if busines ...

    Jewson launches Project Estimator, an estimating service run by the trade, for the trade. Even if business is booming, being able to stand out from the crowd is always a bonus. Having the ability to c ...

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    Top tips for painting and decorating

    Sarah Coussens, Head of Marketing – Trade at Hamilton, explores essential time-saving techniques and tool ...

    Sarah Coussens, Head of Marketing – Trade at Hamilton, explores essential time-saving techniques and tool recommendations   Time is money and this rings true within the building trade. Multiskilled pr ...

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    Managing dust and vibration on site

    The risks of dust and vibration on site should not be underestimated. Here, Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Ma ...

    The risks of dust and vibration on site should not be underestimated. Here, Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita explains the issues and how choosing the right tools and equipment can make all ...

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    A guide to van leasing

    Need a new van? Leasing gets you the latest vans for a fraction of the price. Here, Vanparison explains t ...

    Need a new van? Leasing gets you the latest vans for a fraction of the price. Here, Vanparison explains the ins and outs of van leasing. Read on to find out more. A van – your mobile toolbox, your off ...

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    Win a Stanley Combi Drill with 'Measure Up with Spectre'

    ForgeFix launches ‘Measure Up with Spectre’ promotion – unlocking benefits for the timber industry ForgeF ...

    ForgeFix launches ‘Measure Up with Spectre’ promotion – unlocking benefits for the timber industry ForgeFix, a leading supplier of fixings and fastenings, has launched a new product promotion designed ...

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    Origin: What is Qualicoat?

    Dave Bunker, Operational Risk and Supply Chain Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of alumi ...

    Dave Bunker, Operational Risk and Supply Chain Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, discusses the company’s latest achievement. Origin has achieved the int ...

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    PB visits TuffX: Inside the factory

    Professional Builder visits TuffX, a Merseyside firm with a well-deserved reputation for being a ‘glass’ ...

    Professional Builder visits TuffX, a Merseyside firm with a well-deserved reputation for being a ‘glass’ act.  There are some manufacturers that simply make products and then there are those that are ...

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    The A to Z of Glass and Glazing part three

    Great windows and doors are essential for a quality build. In this series, Ade takes you through some of ...

    Great windows and doors are essential for a quality build. In this series, Ade takes you through some of the essential terminology to ensure that when you buy windows and doors for your next project, ...

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    How to work out your roof pitch

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the righ ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the right pitch number.   Roof pitch is the steepness of the roof. The standard pitch for most UK homes ...

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    What is Celotex XPS Insulation?

    Mike Vaczi, technical director for Celotex Insulation, explains the features and benefits of the manufact ...

    Mike Vaczi, technical director for Celotex Insulation, explains the features and benefits of the manufacturer’s XPS insulation   Q. What is Celotex XPS Insulation, and What Are the Benefits of Using I ...

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