Following a hugely successful launch of the UK's only dedicated mainstream radio show for the plastering community, Fix Radio and Chris Frediani (DIY SOS, BBC One, The Big Build etc) are taking the Plastering Show to the next level! In typical 2020 style, Chris and the team have partnered with British Gypsum to hold a one-off, exciting virtual event for the UK's plasterers to … [Read more...]
BRITISH GYPSUM HIGHLIGHTS TRAINING SUPPORT FOR GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME
The government is due to launch its £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme in late September, which will enable homeowners to make savings on their energy bills while lowering CO2 emissions. British Gypsum is offering a range of training and products to ensure tradespeople are well-equipped to help make homes more energy efficient. Internal wall insulation (IWI) - which offers a versatile way to … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Cashflow Issues as a Tradesperson
Working as a skilled tradesperson can offer several great benefits. You will have the opportunity to pursue something that you’re passionate about, have lots of job availability, and enjoy high earning potential. Training to become a tradesperson is also typically cheaper and less time consuming than many other professions. That said, working as a tradesperson can have its drawbacks. For instance, … [Read more...]
INTRODUCING: MAKITA’S THIRD GENERATION OF ACCESSORIES
Makita UK has launched a new and improved collection of belts and pouches to its extensive and popular range of accessories. The newly designed range makes it even easier for tradespeople to safely and easily store and transport their tools and accessories. The collection includes belts, braces, pouches, holders, bags, cases, gear and equipment, and offers users the durability and reliability … [Read more...]
Site Ready Skimming Course Developed into Official NOCN Qualification
In a positive move for the future of skills and talent in the plastering industry, British Gypsum has announced that its Site Ready Skimming Course has been successfully developed into a nationally recognised qualification, working in collaboration with the qualifications awarding body NOCN. From the 1st October 2020, colleges and training providers offering the accredited course will now be … [Read more...]
What is Lath and Plaster?
Lath and plaster were first used to finish interior ceilings and walls from the 18th century to the mid-1900s before modern gypsum plasterboarding and plastering took over. The lath is the timber that is tacked by hand on to wooden joists. The laths are commonly made from either chestnut or Oak and are about 2.5 cm wide by about 1.22 meters long and 6mm thick. The laths are tacked with a 9mm … [Read more...]
The Multi Finish Plaster Shortage – What Can We Do?
British Gypsum Thistle Multi finish plaster is in a massive short supply. Plasterers throughout the UK are battling to get enough multi finish plaster to keep their customers happy and provide for their families. The Thistle multi finish plaster shortage was down to British Gypsum closing their production lines when they followed Covid-19 government guidelines. The knock-on … [Read more...]
Court beckons for all landlords with damp property, warns Safeguard
Since March, all tenants – whether in private or social accommodation – can now sue their landlords if their homes have health-damaging defects. This is thanks to the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Bill 2017-2019, which came into force for new tenancies from 20 March 2019 and, from now, applies to existing, historic tenancies too. “Landlords have had 12 months to consider the … [Read more...]
Three in Five Tradespeople Say Pandemic Has Negatively Impacted Their Mental Health
You Are Not Alone: Three in Five Tradespeople Say Pandemic Has Negatively Impacted Their Mental Health UK home improvement service, Local Heroes, today reveals that 60 per cent of British tradespeople feel the Coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected their mental health Worries about loved ones’ health (53 per cent) and financial concerns (51 per cent) are affecting trade workers’ mental … [Read more...]
JOHNSTONES RENDER SYSTEM REJUVINATES RAMSHACKLE COTTAGE
Set on a large plot of land in Louth, Yew Tree Cottage was a tired-looking building in desperate need of renovation. Having undergone various changes over the years, the exterior of the property featured a variety of mismatched substrates, both new and old. This, coupled with a recent extension to almost double the size of the building presented a daunting task when it came to turning this … [Read more...]
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