The Nela SuperFlex trowel hysteria came to England officially on April 16th 2014, but I had the pleasure of seeing these plastering trowels long before they came on the market, and I was excited way back then. We are at this moment in time nearly a year on, I am as still as excited now as I was then, and I am now a Nela SuperFlex trowel convert. What is the Nela SuperFlex? The Nela SuperFlex is … [Read more...]
Magnetic Plaster Frequently Asked Questions
Magnetic plaster from British Gypsum has been the topic of conversations throughout the plastering industry for most of 2014, and I am expecting it to continue right through 2015 because it is a cracking product that really grabbed my imagination from day one I have had the pleasure of use using a massive amount of magnet plaster over the last few months and not only at the British Gypsum head … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Encourages Sustainable Construction With Lca Guide
Following on from the recent introduction of its first eight Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), British Gypsum has launched its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Guide — an informative manual on the LCA process for specifiers. The new guide details how LCA are carried out, and explains how they can help specifiers minimise the environmental impact of their building processes and comply with … [Read more...]
Renovation Project #19: Magnetic Plaster Second Attempt
Today was the day that I was going to be using Thistle magnetic plaster again, and it will be the second time in my renovation project that I use it. The first time I used magnetic plaster in a real-life situation it didn't go so well. I mixed it up a little too wet and it just really didn't work quite as well. The walls look fine now it's painted, but it just didn't go quite as well as I'd hoped … [Read more...]
Neck Support To Aid Manual Workers When Working Overhead
I get lots and lots of emails every single week with product ideas or requests for this, that or the other, but I recently got an email from a Sarah at STrathclyde University, and she was researching to create a wearable neck support for manual workers who will support the neck continuously in various positions and for it to prevent injury when working overhead without interfering with the work … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Achieves ISO 50001:2011 Certification For Energy Management
British Gypsum has achieved certification to ISO 50001:2011, the Energy Management System standard, thanks to the company’s on-going commitment to improving its energy management. The drylining systems manufacturer has put in place a number of energy management initiatives over the last few years, including parent group Saint-Gobain’s CARE:4 standard, which requires all the company’s office … [Read more...]
Keep Black Mould At Bay With Safeguard Dryzone System Paint
Guaranteed to protect against black mould for five years, Dryzone System Mould Resistant Emulsion Paint from Safeguard Europe provides lasting protection against the effects of condensation and is easily applied over standard paint finishes. Black mould is a particular problem in tenanted properties where moisture build-up from cooking, showering and drying clothes condenses on cold surfaces when … [Read more...]
Architects Benefit From British Gypsum Magnetic Plaster
The UK’s leading planning and design consultancy, Barton Willmore has created an interactive presentation space for employees and visitors in their new Head Office in the centre of Reading using British Gypsum’s innovative Thistle Magnetic Plaster. When designing the new space, Barton Willmore recognised the need to create an interior which really furthered and encouraged creativity and … [Read more...]
The Professional Builder Tool Show Coventry
After my day trip to the 100% Design show at Earls Court on Wednesday, I was all prepared and ready for the Professional Builder Tool Show which was being hosted at the Ricoh Arena which is in/near Coventry. I was staying at my parent's home for a couple of nights so that I can save a few pennies and not have to stay in hotels, and it also gave me some more spending money on beer, which is always … [Read more...]
The 100% Design Show
I often drop in to see Andy at Gold Trowel as it is on my way up to MIlton Keynes from my home and when ANdy mentioned he was going to be at Earls court for the 100% Design Show I decided it would be a good opportunity to go and see him and many other exhibitors. I rode to london on the bike and had a few moments with the security at Earls court regarding parking but none the less I got round the … [Read more...]
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