Features
  • Measuring and fitting PVC-U windows

    When it comes to measuring and fitting PVC-U windows, they’re all the same, right? Well actually, they ar ...

    When it comes to measuring and fitting PVC-U windows, they’re all the same, right? Well actually, they are not. Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough explains all.   Quickslide is especially known for ...

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  • Let’s talk about Diverticular Disease

    This month’s column is about a bowel condition called diverticulosis and diverticular disease, which is c ...

    This month’s column is about a bowel condition called diverticulosis and diverticular disease, which is closely related. In this condition, the large bowel, which normally is like a smooth tube, devel ...

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  • Trades products to look out for

    LVT The precision cut, artisan-style Amtico Décor LVT collection has been expanded with new colourways, p ...

    LVT The precision cut, artisan-style Amtico Décor LVT collection has been expanded with new colourways, patterns and borders. The Classic and Geo laying patterns have been refreshed with six new colou ...

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  • Setcrete launches levelling compound

    Setcrete Level-Smart represents the next generation of floor levelling compounds. It is a high-performanc ...

    Setcrete Level-Smart represents the next generation of floor levelling compounds. It is a high-performance, fast-setting, fast-drying, water-mix levelling compound for smoothing flooring screeds where ...

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  • Martindale Electric’s range of clamp meters

    The CM Series range of professional clamp meters from Martindale Electric, makes it easy to choose the ri ...

    The CM Series range of professional clamp meters from Martindale Electric, makes it easy to choose the right tool for the job every time. Whether it’s low current AC, or DC for solar PV and battery sy ...

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  • How to repair holes in a concrete floor

    Watco explains how to repair holes in a concrete floor in three easy steps   Concrete floors are tou ...

    Watco explains how to repair holes in a concrete floor in three easy steps   Concrete floors are tough, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t get damaged, especially as they get older. As well as ...

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  • Bostik top tips for a perfect patio

    Bostik provides some top tips for a perfect patio People are placing an increasing value on their outdoor ...

    Bostik provides some top tips for a perfect patio People are placing an increasing value on their outdoor areas as they look to create additional living space, but even the best patios can start to lo ...

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  • The latest introductions from ToughBuilt

    Professional Builder looks at the latest introductions from ToughBuilt Following on from the release of i ...

    Professional Builder looks at the latest introductions from ToughBuilt Following on from the release of its heavy-duty Quick Set Workbench in April, ToughBuilt manufacturer hasn’t slowed down on its c ...

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  • Makita pushes performance even further

    Makita has launched its largest capacity battery to date with an impressive 288 watt-hours of energy. The ...

    Makita has launched its largest capacity battery to date with an impressive 288 watt-hours of energy. The 8.0Ah BL4080F offers the longest runtime for its XGT products, meaning less downtime and impro ...

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  • CaberDek Weatherproofs Flooring with Protective Film

    CaberDek, from West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), is ideally suited to the UK’s unpredictable climate, bei ...

    CaberDek, from West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), is ideally suited to the UK’s unpredictable climate, being that it combines the company’s market leading particleboard flooring with a tough, waterproo ...

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  • Rising energy prices

    One of the big news stories of the year has been rising energy prices. The cost of domestic gas, oil and ...

    One of the big news stories of the year has been rising energy prices. The cost of domestic gas, oil and electricity has rocketed, and is already double or treble what it was this time last year. So t ...

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  • Setcrete High Performance for floors

    Setcrete High Performance maintains integrity for conservatory floors Setcrete High Performance floor lev ...

    Setcrete High Performance maintains integrity for conservatory floors Setcrete High Performance floor levelling compound is the perfect option for smoothing screeds in high solar gain areas, such as c ...

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  • News for the trades

    SACRE BLEU! French heat pump costs blow hole in ‘nonsense’ UK government policy Current government policy ...

    SACRE BLEU! French heat pump costs blow hole in ‘nonsense’ UK government policy Current government policy believes heat pump costs will fall by 25-50 per cent by 2025 and reach parity with a gas boile ...

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  • Leisure sinks unveils new brochure

    British manufacturer Leisure Sinks has released its new 40-page sinks and taps brochure, which features a ...

    British manufacturer Leisure Sinks has released its new 40-page sinks and taps brochure, which features a sleek design and comprehensive round-up of the company’s stainless steel sinks, plus new produ ...

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  • How to avoid unbranded EPDM

    Adrian Buttress, managing director of PermaRoof discusses unbranded EPDM products and how to avoid them. ...

    Adrian Buttress, managing director of PermaRoof discusses unbranded EPDM products and how to avoid them. One of the most effective ways to be certain a roof is winterproof – and to prevent issues aris ...

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  • KNIPEX launches tool cases and kits brochure

    Pliers’ specialist KNIPEX has launched a new downloadable brochure featuring its much sought-after tool c ...

    Pliers’ specialist KNIPEX has launched a new downloadable brochure featuring its much sought-after tool cases and kits. The brochure looks at the stylish range which features five models, each offerin ...

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