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Bond It Squeezies Flexible Filler is making it easier to tackle quick, small sealing and bonding tasks with the launch of its Squeezies range.
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Bond It launches advanced hybrid range
Manufacturer of building chemicals, Bond It, claim to be breaking new ground in sealant and adhesive performance with the launch of a range of products based on advanced hybrid technology. The new Bond it hybrid range, which will be sold under the manufacturer’s PRO brand, offers users ‘best of both worlds’ solutions to a wide variety of trade and DIY …
Read More »Bond It confirms Tiling Show plans
Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, grouts, waterproofing products and building chemicals, has announced its plans for the 2016 Tiling Show. At the brand new event for the UK’s tile and stone industry, which runs from the 18th to 20th September at the Harrogate International Centre, the business will promote an array of products targeted at the tiling sector …
Read More »Bond it shoots for charity goal
Staff from building chemicals manufacturer Bond It have helped to raise money for a worthy cause. A team drawn from across the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals recently took part in a five-a-side football tournament for Bond It’s chosen charity, Overgate Hospice. Located in Elland, West Yorkshire, close to Bond It’s head office and main manufacturing site, Overgate …
Read More »Why Hiring a Licensed, Bonded and Insured Construction Contractor is Important
Why You Should Verify Your Contractor Is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured.
Read More »Elastomers develop stronger bonds of attachment
Elastomers are the soft, elastic materials, like gels and rubbers, that are found in automobile and aeroplane parts, in sports equipment, and are used to protect precision machinery and buildings against vibrations.
Read More »Resin Bonded Drives – Practical DIY Job?
Resin bonded drives offer a great looking hard-standing without the drawback of loose gravel but are they a job for the general builder?
Read More »Lead Flashing Broke All the Building Codes | James Is Back to Fix It!
Buy one of James’ T-shirts! 👇 🛒 https://www.builders-tee.com Awful lead flashing in need of repair! James is back for a one-off job. ____________________________________________ Mastering Exterior Lead Flashing Repairs Repairing exterior lead flashing is a task that typically involves several careful steps to ensure both the effectiveness of the repair and the safety of the person performing the work, especially considering …
Read More »How to Repair Small Areas of Plaster | Drywall Patching
Sam Ward demonstrates how to repair low-level plaster. MORTAR MIX • 4 x Sharp Sand • 1 x Castle Cement • Sika 1 Waterproofer https://www.builderdepot.co.uk/sika-1-waterproofer-5l ___________________________________ For patching a plaster repair, a suitable mortar mix should ideally be compatible with the existing plaster in strength, porosity, and thermal expansion to avoid cracking or detachment. A traditional mix often recommended for …
Read More »Brick Wall Cracks: Investigating Common Causes
Brick walls are admired for their aesthetic appeal and durability. However, even the strongest brick walls are not immune to cracking. Understanding why brick walls crack prevents damage and ensures effective repairs.
Read More »Resin Bound Drives – What You Need To Know
Resin bound driveways are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses seeking a durable, attractive, and permeable surface option.
Read More »Brickwork: 2023 Extension Build Ep.2
Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The Brickwork Stage.
Read More »Leaking Flat Roof? NOT With The Dryseal System
The Hambleside Danelaw Dryseal roofing system is an innovative and progressive solution that offers an alternative to traditional GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) roofing. It is more than just a product; it represents a transformation in the roofing industry.
Read More »Is Plastering Over Artex A DIY Job?
Roger looks at plastering over Artex to see how effective it is.
Read More »Upgrade Your Shower with Fresh Silicone — DIY Guide
Enhance your DIY skills, learn a life-long skill and say goodbye to expensive handyman fees!
Read More »Foam Gun Not Working? Watch This
Roger gives us advice on how to use and clean your foam gun.
Read More »How to Keep Your Wooden Floor in Good Condition
Real wooden flooring has the potential to add up to 5% to the sale price of a home, but you need to keep it looking good.
Read More »Plasterboard — Why All The Colours?
Why are there so many different types of plasterboard? Roger explains.
Read More »The Crazy Cost of Going Cordless?
The next time you are considering buying a new power tool you are very likely to go for a cordless tool. That is not me reading your mind, it is what all those sales and marketing people have been drip-feeding us in our sleep. It may well be true that a cordless is the best choice but as I am …
Read More »Which is better, OSB or Plywood?
Roger compares OSB 3 board and plywood and gives his opinion on the best option. OSB board vs Plywood (from Champion Timber) OSB board and plywood are both hugely popular sheeting materials used in modern-day property builds. Whether they’re being used in wall sheathing, flooring or roofs, they both have their own particular suitability and also their own downfalls. So …
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