Knauf Airless Finish, part of the Knauf Ready mixed Finishes range (RMF) was specified on a project led by construction giant Interserve to build a new care centre for Macmillan Cancer Support and South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Northallerton, Yorkshire. For such a well-known client, it was important to design the building with the end user in mind – in this case it would have to be … [Read more...]
Safeguard Fights Flooding In Cumbria
A raft of products from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – helped to restore a community centre in the Cumbrian village of Botcherby after damage caused by Storm Desmond. The centre’s kitchen, vital to many of its groups and activities, had been out of use for two years. Specialist contractor RTC Preservation installed Safeguard … [Read more...]
Safeguard’s Stormdry Now In 1 Litre Handy Pack
Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – is now offering its market-leading Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream in handy one litre tubs; providing a cost-effective solution for those dealing with localised rain ingress through masonry, and tradespeople wanting a convenient ‘on the van’ option for when needed. Stormdry Masonry … [Read more...]
PLASTERING STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The skills of over 30 plastering students from Northumberland College are benefitting from a national partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of manufacturing materials. The Level 1, 2 and 3 Diploma in Plastering students, aged between 16 to 19 are gaining real working experience in using a range of industry materials and products donated by British Gypsum. Northumberland College … [Read more...]
Safeguard Research Shows Homes At Risk Despite Damp Treatment
Homes throughout the UK may be at risk from rising damp despite being equipped with chemical damp-proof courses (DPCs), according to research from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology. Laboratory tests at its research and development laboratory have proven that DPC creams with low concentrations of silicone will ultimately … [Read more...]
Jolly Josh Needs Plasterers!!!
Oliver Cairns (AKA Olican) and Jess Roclawski (AKA JessThePlasterer) are members of The Plasterers Forum have gone on and decided to raise some money for a local charity close to their hearts. Jolly Josh Jolly Josh was founded by Carole Kelly, in memory of her 1-year-old son Joshua Kelly, who sadly passed away in 2017. Carole was a primary school teacher for many years before she became a … [Read more...]
KAMMY, COOKING AND PUB QUIZZES – WHAT’S ON AT JEWSON LIVE 2018
From craft beer tasting to celebrity chefs, the latest products to pub quizzes, Jewson Live 2018 has it all for tradespeople. The UK’s biggest builders’ merchant show, which is free to attend, will return to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Thursday 13th December. Speakers at the event include footballer turned sports pundit Chris Kamara, the Jewson Building Better … [Read more...]
David Hall, National Technical Academy Manager, British Gypsum picks up Lifetime Achievement Honour at The Plaisterers Training Awards
British Gypsum is delighted to announce that National Technical Academy Manager, David Hall has been awarded The Lifetime Contribution to Training Award at this year’s Plaisterers Training Awards. The Plaisterers Training Awards recognise the contribution of training colleges or independent training providers to all aspects of training, education and life-long learning, all vital to the future … [Read more...]
Sustainable Packaging For Reformulated UK House Render
House render ‘GoRend HBS’ now comes in sustainable and weatherproof plastic packaging. The extremely strong material is easily recycled, makes it easy to store and stack the bagged render, and is better for the environment. The recently reformulated GoRend HBS is a one coat render that, due to quick application and a low maintenance finish, is suited to large scale new-housing developments as … [Read more...]
Solution to UK Government Cladding Ban
A render cladding system for use above 18 metres Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government is due to ban the use of flammable cladding materials on buildings over 18 metres, but a UK manufacturer has a tried and tested solution. In new regulation, only cladding rated to Class A1 or A2 will be allowed for use on high-rise buildings that contains flats, as well as hospitals, … [Read more...]
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