The new Saint-Gobain Weber Façade Colour Simulator allows construction professionals and property owners to create a realistic impression of a building in a single colour, or in combinations of colours, in a matter of minutes. Visitors to www.netweber.co.uk should select the Colour Simulator tab, upload an image of the specific building or project, and by following the simple prompts it is easy … [Read more...]
Stormdry Keeps Water Out And Energy Bills Down
Delivering two major benefits in just one convenient product, Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – not only stops rain penetrating external walls; but also boosts their thermal efficiency. The two benefits are closely linked simply because dry walls have better insulating qualities than … [Read more...]
How To Get More Work As A Plasterer
Everybody is looking for more work or is looking for a plasterer to help them with their jobs, or just generally they're looking for more plastering work. I'm not sure about you but when I was on the tools if I was never busy enough, yes, I may have been three weeks ahead of time and working seven days a week, but there was constantly space for more work, and I was always looking for it. When I … [Read more...]
Skillbuild Sussex Coast College Hastings 2014
I take every opportunity to get out of the office and get to see people plastering whether they are time served or fresh to the trade, and the SkillBuild events are just the ticket as you get to see the best of both worlds. I get the pleasure of seeing plasterers that are still learning the trade, and I get to meet the people who have trained them so, all in all, its always worth the day … [Read more...]
Pargeting: The Art Of Plasterwork
What is Pargeting? If you have visited Suffolk or Essex then you might have noticed houses which have been plastered on the outside and the render has been ornamented. This is called Pargeting,an old English craft trade and an 'extra' which plasterers offered to their clients. 17thC Freehand pargeting in Clare, Suffolk Pargeting was a word used by hands on tradesmen rather than by scholars so the … [Read more...]
Our Merchandise Shop Is Now Live!!!
The Plasterers Forum has been giving out freebies for a long time now and every time we do give something away I get in inundated with requests from people wanting to buy the items as well which instantly gave me the idea of actually setting up a shop and give the readers and members of The Plasterers Forum and Plasterers News the chance to get hold of some of the merchandise that we have on … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Creates Healthy Environment With ACTIVair
British Gypsum ceiling tiles and plasterboard products have been used to help create a healthy indoor environment for patients, visitors and employees at a new unit of St Mary’s Hospital, Kettering. When faced with the challenge of developing an interior that is as conducive to patient recovery as possible, main contractor, Balfour Beatty, made air quality one of its key considerations. After … [Read more...]
Handy Vandex Kit Delivers Simple Tanking Solution
From tanking a basement to waterproofing a water feature, the Vandex Cemelast 100 Tanking Kit from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – delivers a convenient, accessible solution that is simple and swift to apply. Developed especially for concrete and masonry, the tough, elasticised coating not only protects structural elements … [Read more...]
We Are Looking For Plastering Lecturers
Plasterers News and The Plasterers Forum® are looking for plastering lecturers all over the UK to get involved in our exclusive private area on The Plasterers Forum. The reason why we are looking for plastering lecturers and teachers is that not long ago we launched our plastering lecturer's private community within the plasterers forum. This has been a little slow on the uptake, and this is … [Read more...]
Saint-gobain Weber Ewi Gives “lift-off” To Airey House Rebuilds
Airey houses in West Norfolk are being restructured and clad with External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber to improve their thermal performance and aesthetics. The properties are owned by Freebridge Community Housing who own and manage almost 7,000 homes in the region. Freebridge runs a well planned maintenance strategy and for a number of years have been renovating and insulating … [Read more...]
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