Skillbuild is an event that happens every year, and you have plastering apprentices competing to be crowned the UK's best plastering apprentice. I have been a couple of times now and have also had the pleasure of going to some of the regional finals earlier on in the year. The Skillbuild finals were held again at the NEC and were a part of the Skills Show which is here to help young people get on … [Read more...]
Mapei Contributes To Outstanding Green Spec At The Crystal
A Mapei subfloor and tile installation system has been specified at The Crystal – Siemens’ iconic Sustainability Centre, located in East London’s Royal Docks. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will, the glass-clad structure is one of the world’s greenest buildings, achieving Outstanding BREEAM and Platinum LEED accreditation. Mapei systems contributed to the … [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 Silent Floor Achieves Quiet Mark Approval
British Gypsum’s new Silent Floor solution has achieved Quiet Mark approval from the Noise Abatement Society in recognition of its ability to minimise internal noise travelling within the home. The innovative Silent Floor system, which is part of the manufacturer’s ‘Rooms Made for You’ range, offers enhanced sound insulation performance for internal floors, achieved through special resiliently … [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...]
British Gypsums Unifinish Selfie Competition
To celebrate the launch of British Gypsum Unifinsh they would like you to get involved in the their selfie competition. The prizes are not your standard prizes British Gypsum are giving away ten weekend trips away for two to dublin which includes flights and B&B stay. I have to say the prizes from British Gypsum are getting bigger and bigger, recently a member on The Plasterers Forum® won a … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Offers Support For Theft Victim
The Plasterers Forum® is a place where plasterers all over the UK and slowly the world comes and talks about plastering and related subjects but sometimes the topics are not what people want to hear. One day, we have a thread was started by a member (Peter), and it was that his van was stolen and the police had recovered the van, but the thieves had taken all of his tools. I think everybody … [Read more...]
The Renovation Project #18: British Gypsum UniFinish
After using magnetic plaster yesterday I was in a good mood to have a go at British Gypsums new and improved UniFinish plaster on the other three walls in the room. Thistle UniFinish is a plaster that does not require the use of PVA or any other bonding agent prior to applying the plaster to the background. Thistle UniFinish sounds like a dream to plasterers, the thought of never having … [Read more...]
Isover Technology Offers Airtight Solution For William May Developments
Saint-Gobain Isover has provided housebuilder William May Developments with innovative airtightness membranes and high-performance insulation to optimise thermal efficiency and moisture management in a new development in Bestwood Village, Nottingham. The manufacturer’s Vario Membrane System was selected for the construction of 18 timber framed housing units, following a decision by William May … [Read more...]
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