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    John Guest: Working with Plastic (Part One)

    Nigel Sanger, Technical Manager at JG Speedfit discusses why plastic fittings are becoming the primary ch ...

    Nigel Sanger, Technical Manager at JG Speedfit discusses why plastic fittings are becoming the primary choice for many plumbers. Having worked in the plumbing industry for several decades, it’s fair t ...

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    By Candlelight: The Gas Chat Tour

    Professional Builder speaks to gas engineer Allen Hart, the driving force behind a charity tour that’s ra ...

    Professional Builder speaks to gas engineer Allen Hart, the driving force behind a charity tour that’s raising funds for The Candlelighters Trust – which provides practical and emotional support to ch ...

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    Roger Bisby Seals the Deal With HB42

    Roger Bisby fills us in on some things builders and plumbers commonly get wrong when applying silicone. T ...

    Roger Bisby fills us in on some things builders and plumbers commonly get wrong when applying silicone. The building industry has been using silicone sealants for years now but a surprising number of ...

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    PipeSnug: A Simple Fix

    Professional Builder discovers that for two inventors pipe dreams really do come true! We caught up with ...

    Professional Builder discovers that for two inventors pipe dreams really do come true! We caught up with Chris Burdett and Alex Lever on a site in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, where Chris’s company Livin ...

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    Professional Builder Tracks a Hep2O Low Build Max Installation

    At a glance For a domestic refurbishment project an alternative, cost effective heating solution to radia ...

    At a glance For a domestic refurbishment project an alternative, cost effective heating solution to radiators was required. As this was a residential property an easy and quick to install system was e ...

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    Saniflo: Wetroom Possibilities

    Ann Boardman, Customer Services and Marketing Manager Saniflo UK, explains how it’s now possible to have ...

    Ann Boardman, Customer Services and Marketing Manager Saniflo UK, explains how it’s now possible to have a wetroom anywhere in the house you wish. If you’re looking to install a wetroom in either a do ...

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    Nu-Heat: Installing UFH

    If you are new to the world of underfloor heating (UFH), a single-zone UFH kit offers a straightforward s ...

    If you are new to the world of underfloor heating (UFH), a single-zone UFH kit offers a straightforward solution for your first install. Nu-Heat guides you through the process. Ideal for builders, One ...

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    Fabdec's 3S Boiler Technology Explained

    Stuart Doggrell, National Sales Manager, Fabdec, explains how the company’s 3S technology could be about ...

    Stuart Doggrell, National Sales Manager, Fabdec, explains how the company’s 3S technology could be about to take the water heating industry by storm. Despite being pioneers in the water heating indust ...

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    Schlüter Systems: Moisture Management in Bathrooms

    Schlüter explains how to prevent damage from poor moisture management in bathrooms and wetrooms. The most ...

    Schlüter explains how to prevent damage from poor moisture management in bathrooms and wetrooms. The most important consideration for bathrooms and wetrooms is waterproofing. Bathrooms are exposed to ...

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    Installing a WC Frame with Geberit

    It’s the flexibility it offers installers that makes the Duofix Kappa frame a popular option, according t ...

    It’s the flexibility it offers installers that makes the Duofix Kappa frame a popular option, according to Geberit’s Product Manager Graham Aird. Installing wall-hung sanitaryware is made simple with ...

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    Hiding Pipe Work with Nicobond

    Hiding pipe work prior to tiling or painting is a straightforward proposition with a Nicobond Pipe Cover. ...

    Hiding pipe work prior to tiling or painting is a straightforward proposition with a Nicobond Pipe Cover. Covering up unsightly pipes that run through a home can be a daunting task. Traditional method ...

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    Made Great in Britain: Baxi

    With the help of Jon Phillips, Head of Product Management at Baxi, Professional Builder tracks the 150 ye ...

    With the help of Jon Phillips, Head of Product Management at Baxi, Professional Builder tracks the 150 year fortunes of a former railway wagon manufacturer to its present status as one of the foremost ...

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    Mira Showers: Made Great in Britain

    Professional Builder visits a shower manufacturer that continues to lead the field by a distance They kno ...

    Professional Builder visits a shower manufacturer that continues to lead the field by a distance They know a thing or two about staying the course in Cheltenham and few have managed it better than the ...

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    Train to the Latest Installation Standards for Free With Geberit

    Geberit Announces New Training Dates With the latest training dates from Geberit just announced, now is t ...

    Geberit Announces New Training Dates With the latest training dates from Geberit just announced, now is the time for installers to check their diaries and make time in their schedules to expand their ...

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    Pushing the Envelope with Hep2O's Plumbing System

    Wavin lifts the lid on the demounting capabilities of the push-fit Hep2O system. Wavin’s push-fit Hep2O p ...

    Wavin lifts the lid on the demounting capabilities of the push-fit Hep2O system. Wavin’s push-fit Hep2O plumbing system offers installers a wide range of benefits – from its simple and secure installa ...

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    Spare the Rod: Silverline Drain Rods

    Roger Bisby tries out some Silverline Drain Rods and offers his insight into unblocking drains. A lot of ...

    Roger Bisby tries out some Silverline Drain Rods and offers his insight into unblocking drains. A lot of householders will buy a set of drain rods and attempt to clear a blockage themselves, but it is ...

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