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How to choose the right roller
|Date: 13 June, 2025

How to choose the right roller
Andrew Cummins, Senior Product Manager at Purdy, highlights attributes to look out for when selecting rol ...
Andrew Cummins, Senior Product Manager at Purdy, highlights attributes to look out for when selecting roller frames and sleeves. Just as with brushes, the quality and design of a paint roller system ...
13 June, 2025
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Retrofitting to beat the heat
|Date: 12 June, 2025

Retrofitting to beat the heat
As the UK’s climate warms up, many British homes are struggling with overheating. It’s expected that by t ...
As the UK’s climate warms up, many British homes are struggling with overheating. It’s expected that by the mid-2030s, up to 90% of Britain’s housing stock could be affected. The good news for contrac ...
12 June, 2025
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Azpects guide to patio and paving repairs
|Date: 12 June, 2025

Azpects guide to patio and paving repairs
For simple, durable and reliable patio and paving repairs choose EASY Patio Joint Repair from Azpects For ...
For simple, durable and reliable patio and paving repairs choose EASY Patio Joint Repair from Azpects For the homeowner, almost as much pride is now taken in the outdoor space as the interior. If your ...
12 June, 2025
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How to insulate a garden room
|Date: 11 June, 2025

How to insulate a garden room
Daniel McKane, Sales Director from YBS Insulation gives us the low-down on choosing insulation solutions ...
Daniel McKane, Sales Director from YBS Insulation gives us the low-down on choosing insulation solutions for all types of garden building. With summer here, many people are looking to make the most o ...
11 June, 2025
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Professional Builder visits the new ETEX plasterboard factory in Bristol
|Date: 10 June, 2025

Professional Builder visits the new ETEX plasterboard factory in Bristol
If you want confirmation of a manufacturer’s commitment to the UK market then the largest single investme ...
If you want confirmation of a manufacturer’s commitment to the UK market then the largest single investment in a production facility in any of its global regions would be a powerful statement of inten ...
10 June, 2025
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What are the FMB’s current campaigns
|Date: 9 June, 2025

What are the FMB’s current campaigns
The Federation of Master Builders is championing the cause of SME contractors. Brian Berry Chief Executiv ...
The Federation of Master Builders is championing the cause of SME contractors. Brian Berry Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders outlines the current campaigns The Government has hit th ...
9 June, 2025
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PB test drives the all-new Ford E-Transit Courier range
|Date: 1 June, 2025

PB test drives the all-new Ford E-Transit Courier range
Electric vehicles are a source of contention for many, particularly those in the trade with concerns over ...
Electric vehicles are a source of contention for many, particularly those in the trade with concerns over range and payload capacity. Here to put these worries to rest, is Ford with its E-Transit rang ...
1 June, 2025
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Keylite Roof Windows on specifying the right daylight solutions
|Date: 1 June, 2025

Keylite Roof Windows on specifying the right daylight solutions
Colin Wells, Head of Technical at Keylite Roof Windows, explores how tradespeople can specify the right d ...
Colin Wells, Head of Technical at Keylite Roof Windows, explores how tradespeople can specify the right daylighting solutions to create bright, compliant and thermally efficient living spaces. In a p ...
1 June, 2025
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Insulate roofs at rafter level in three steps with Knauf Insulation
|Date: 1 June, 2025

Insulate roofs at rafter level in three steps with Knauf Insulation
Insulating a pitched roof at rafter level can transform a loft into a comfortable, usable space. While it ...
Insulating a pitched roof at rafter level can transform a loft into a comfortable, usable space. While it might not be as cost-effective in the short-term as ceiling-level insulation, it offers the si ...
1 June, 2025
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Get organised with BUNKER: The ultimate storage solution
|Date: 1 June, 2025

Get organised with BUNKER: The ultimate storage solution
Where do you store your tools when they’re not in the van? For many in the trade, the answer is in the ga ...
Where do you store your tools when they’re not in the van? For many in the trade, the answer is in the garage, alongside the rest of the household’s clutter and chaos. There’s very few of us who can c ...
1 June, 2025
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Health: Continuing the conversation about suicide
|Date: 31 May, 2025

Health: Continuing the conversation about suicide
© APchanel / Adobe Stock This month GP Alice Fitzgibbon continues the conversation about suicide Professi ...
© APchanel / Adobe Stock This month GP Alice Fitzgibbon continues the conversation about suicide Professional Builder is committed to promoting openness about mental health and providing information t ...
31 May, 2025
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PB reviews the Toyota Professional Proace City Electric!
|Date: 31 May, 2025

PB reviews the Toyota Professional Proace City Electric!
If the thought of owning an electric vehicle is still a shock to the system, then let Professional Builde ...
If the thought of owning an electric vehicle is still a shock to the system, then let Professional Builder be your guide with our Toyota Professional Proace City Electric long-term loan Looking for a ...
31 May, 2025
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Why leasing works for tradespeople
|Date: 31 May, 2025

Why leasing works for tradespeople
Don’t fear fair wear & tear! Vanparison explains why leasing works for tradespeople Worried about lea ...
Don’t fear fair wear & tear! Vanparison explains why leasing works for tradespeople Worried about leasing a van because of the Fair Wear and Tear Policy? You shouldn’t be. Leasing gives you the la ...
31 May, 2025
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BOA Fit System: Solid Gear Tigris GTX AG Mid boots review
|Date: 30 May, 2025

BOA Fit System: Solid Gear Tigris GTX AG Mid boots review
Slip into something more comfortable with the BOA Fit System on the Solid Gear Tigris GTX AG Mid boots W ...
Slip into something more comfortable with the BOA Fit System on the Solid Gear Tigris GTX AG Mid boots We all know that building sites can be unforgiving environments. You can be braving the worst of ...
30 May, 2025
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Carhartt’s guide to protecting yourself on site
|Date: 30 May, 2025

Carhartt’s guide to protecting yourself on site
Hard work takes its toll. From pressure on your knees to hours in the sun, you can protect yourself again ...
Hard work takes its toll. From pressure on your knees to hours in the sun, you can protect yourself against the risks that creep up unnoticed with the right workwear from Carhartt. Construction work ...
30 May, 2025
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Talon’s FS5: The perfect airtight flue seal
|Date: 29 May, 2025

Talon’s FS5: The perfect airtight flue seal
Professional Builder catches up with the latest product in the PipeSnug and FlueSnug range – the FS5. W ...
Professional Builder catches up with the latest product in the PipeSnug and FlueSnug range – the FS5. When retrofitting heating systems, you often find a familiar set of challenges: drilling new flu ...
29 May, 2025
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