Products
  • CoBolt S with recess from Knipex

    Professional Builder is taking a closer look at the new products that Knipex has launched this month. Her ...

    Professional Builder is taking a closer look at the new products that Knipex has launched this month. Here, we're looking at the CoBolt S with recess. The CoBolt S is a compact bolt cutter that makes ...

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  • TubiX pipe cutter from Knipex

    Professional Builder takes a closer look at the new TubiX pipe cutter from Knipex. The Knipex TubiX pipe ...

    Professional Builder takes a closer look at the new TubiX pipe cutter from Knipex. The Knipex TubiX pipe cutter makes it easy to cut pipes up to 35 mm in diameter and with a wall thickness of 2 mm acc ...

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  • New products from Kingspan Insulation

    Kingspan Insulation has launched two rock mineral fibre insulation products. K-Roc Rainscreen Slab and K- ...

    Kingspan Insulation has launched two rock mineral fibre insulation products. K-Roc Rainscreen Slab and K-Roc Rainscreen Slab HD achieve thermal conductivities of 0.034 W/mK and 0.033 W/mK, respectivel ...

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  • Cobra XS from Knipex

    Knipex has launched several new products this month, including the Cobra XS – the smallest water pump pli ...

    Knipex has launched several new products this month, including the Cobra XS – the smallest water pump pliers in the world with full functional capability. The Knipex Cobra XS are just 100 mm long, so ...

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  • SealEco RubberTop Fleece from Permaroof

    Permaroof is offering SealEco RubberTop Fleece, a complete single ply flat roofing system that delivers a ...

    Permaroof is offering SealEco RubberTop Fleece, a complete single ply flat roofing system that delivers a strong, low-maintenance waterproofing membrane with an expected service life in excess of 50 y ...

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  • Inventors' corner: Klip_Ez

    Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to inventor and tradesman David Brewer about Klip_Ez, a new device ...

    Professional Builder’s Lee Jones talks to inventor and tradesman David Brewer about Klip_Ez, a new device for marking and cutting board material. A builder’s lot on site can often be a solitary one, a ...

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  • The PipeSnug team launches FlueSnug

    The team behind PipeSnug has launched a larger FlueSnug version designed to fit all 100mm boiler flues. R ...

    The team behind PipeSnug has launched a larger FlueSnug version designed to fit all 100mm boiler flues. Removing any need for pointing, FlueSnug can be installed in less than five seconds and snuggly ...

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  • Surface preparation with Mirka

    Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the ...

    Surface preparation and a dust-free work environment are made simple by Mirka. Surface preparation is the key to achieving the perfect finish but, as we all know, each surface offers its own challenge ...

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  • Divider screens for social distancing from Impey

    Impey has launched Connect, a new range of 6mm glass divider screens, for businesses as they start to reo ...

    Impey has launched Connect, a new range of 6mm glass divider screens, for businesses as they start to reopen as lockdown eases. Impey's range of nine glass divider screens is ideal for installation in ...

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  • The benefits of aluminium decking

    Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are det ...

    Garden decking is a popular garden feature, but some homeowners looking to install wooden decking are deterred by the regular maintenance it requires. So, what alternative can installers offer to ensu ...

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  • Norbord's solutions for timber frame construction

    A new family of products from Norbord is a development of its OSB brand and comprises SterlingOSB Zero 3, ...

    A new family of products from Norbord is a development of its OSB brand and comprises SterlingOSB Zero 3, SterlingOSB Zero Tongue and Groove, SterlingOSB Zero SiteCoat, SterlingOSB Zero Fire Solutions ...

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  • Guide to CaberWood MDF installation

    A handy guide to CaberWood MDF installation. CaberWood MDF has a consistent density and a smooth surface ...

    A handy guide to CaberWood MDF installation. CaberWood MDF has a consistent density and a smooth surface that is ideal for machining, profiling, painting, or the application of paper foils and veneers ...

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  • Tech Talk: Impact Black and Impact Gold Torsion

    In the latest instalment of our Tech Talk series, Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager at Makita, details t ...

    In the latest instalment of our Tech Talk series, Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager at Makita, details the company’s new range of Impact Gold Torsion and Impact Black impact bits. Even the most basic ...

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  • Review: Knipex tools

    Chris Burdett gets his hands on a selection of Knipex tools and gives his verdict for Professional Builde ...

    Chris Burdett gets his hands on a selection of Knipex tools and gives his verdict for Professional Builder. This pliers wrench is a new version in its already popular range, but has a slimmer 180mm le ...

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  • HMG Paints producing hand sanitiser for frontline workers

    HMG Paints Ltd has started to produce hand sanitiser for those on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

    HMG Paints Ltd has started to produce hand sanitiser for those on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. A member of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA), Manchester-based HMG Paints has dev ...

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  • Installing Wundatherm underfloor heating

    Compatible with heat pumps, solar panels or any existing gas/oil boilers, the Wundatherm underfloor heati ...

    Compatible with heat pumps, solar panels or any existing gas/oil boilers, the Wundatherm underfloor heating system can be laid by any competent tradesmen, including builders, carpenters and tilers. PW ...

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