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    Waterproof coating Acrypol+ for flat roofs

    Acrypol+ is a resin-based acrylic waterproof protective coating that instantly prevents leaks. It was dev ...

    Acrypol+ is a resin-based acrylic waterproof protective coating that instantly prevents leaks. It was developed to provide a solution for undertaking day-to-day refurbishment of failed industrial, com ...

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    Roll-Fix kit from Klober

    Klober's Roll-Fix Kit is a universal ventilating dry ridge and hip system, suitable for ventilating most ...

    Klober's Roll-Fix Kit is a universal ventilating dry ridge and hip system, suitable for ventilating most concrete and clay ridge/hip tiles. Fixed with a self-adhesive butyl strip which provides a perm ...

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    BMI Apprentice of the Year 2020 competition open for entries

    Could you be the BMI Apprentice of the Year 2020? The BMI Apprentice of the Year 2020 competition is open ...

    Could you be the BMI Apprentice of the Year 2020? The BMI Apprentice of the Year 2020 competition is open for entries – in both pitched and flat roofing categories – from all those recognised as an ap ...

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    Top 10 roofing trends

    Roof systems manufacturer Marley picks out the top 10 roofing trends for the months ahead. From time savi ...

    Roof systems manufacturer Marley picks out the top 10 roofing trends for the months ahead. From time saving, easy-to-fix products, through to sustainability and offsite construction, Marley’s roofing ...

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    Metac pitched roof rafter solution from Isover

    Isover's pitched roof rafter solution, Metac, has become Local Authority Building Control (LABC) register ...

    Isover's pitched roof rafter solution, Metac, has become Local Authority Building Control (LABC) registered. This certification provides specifiers and contractors with the security and assurance that ...

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    BMI launches Golden Tile competition

    To celebrate 100 years of concrete tile manufacture in the UK, BMI UK & Ireland has launched the Gold ...

    To celebrate 100 years of concrete tile manufacture in the UK, BMI UK & Ireland has launched the Golden Tile competition through its BMI Redland brand. November 1919 was when the Redhill Tile Comp ...

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    How to ensure a safe and secure roof window installation

    Lee Griffiths, technical sales manager GBI at Dakea explains what is required to ensure a safe and secure ...

    Lee Griffiths, technical sales manager GBI at Dakea explains what is required to ensure a safe and secure roof window installation. Installers will often be working across residential projects and wil ...

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    Step-by-step: installing the Conservation Luxlite from Roof Maker

    Sabahudin Medic, operations director at Roof Maker, explores how professionals can ensure they are compli ...

    Sabahudin Medic, operations director at Roof Maker, explores how professionals can ensure they are compliant with all relevant regulations, whilst also giving a step-by-step guide on how to install it ...

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    The Redland story

    Professional Builder continues to reveal the rich history behind the Redland brand. From the explosive bo ...

    Professional Builder continues to reveal the rich history behind the Redland brand. From the explosive boom and growth of the 1960s, the 1970s were a period of consolidation for Redland, with a minor ...

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    DI-WHY? 11th December 2019

    Thanks to @Myroofcarel on Twitter for submitting this week's DI-WHY? disaster! This particular example wa ...

    Thanks to @Myroofcarel on Twitter for submitting this week's DI-WHY? disaster! This particular example was probably carried out by a fraudster or rogue builder, and had left the customer considerably ...

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    The sensitive repair of period properties

    Professional Builder continues its celebration of the tradespeople who are preserving the built environme ...

    Professional Builder continues its celebration of the tradespeople who are preserving the built environment heritage, with a visit to Jason Wright of J Wright Roofing. “I got sacked by my Dad in May 1 ...

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    Visiting the BMI Academy in Gloucestershire

    Professional Builder visits BMI UK & Ireland’s BMI Academy in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, to check ...

    Professional Builder visits BMI UK & Ireland’s BMI Academy in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, to check out the roof training facilities and the breadth of courses on offer. The BMI Academy offers c ...

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    The easy-to-install modern pantile

    If you have to install traditional pantiles, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, says its ...

    If you have to install traditional pantiles, Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, says its new innovation could transform your roofing projects.  Traditional pantiles are an iconic part ...

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    Digital support from Russell Roof Tiles

    Russell Roof Tiles has four interactive digital platforms, including Tile Estimator. Considering that 93 ...

    Russell Roof Tiles has four interactive digital platforms, including Tile Estimator. Considering that 93 per cent of people within the construction and building industry say that digital affects every ...

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    Hydrosil roof coating from Cromar

    Cromar has launched Hydrosil roof coating. Hydrosil is 100 per cent silicone and has been specifically fo ...

    Cromar has launched Hydrosil roof coating. Hydrosil is 100 per cent silicone and has been specifically formulated to deliver outstanding direct bond adhesion over most common roof substrates and membr ...

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    Top ventilation tips from Marley

    Marley clears up the confusion and gives some top ventilation tips for cold roofs, warm roofs and loft co ...

    Marley clears up the confusion and gives some top ventilation tips for cold roofs, warm roofs and loft conversions. Cold roofs, warm roofs, well-sealed or normal ceilings, breathable and non-breathabl ...

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