Working in the construction industry means working in one of the riskiest job sectors in the UK and plastering provides a valuable service to the construction industry. Plastering is both a rewarding and satisfying job, but with it comes the responsibility to make sure that the work that you do is both safe and properly protected. What Risks Does a Plasterer Face at Work? Although the … [Read more...]
Safeguard Survey Discovers It’s Not So Grim Up North
A poll of tenanted households, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Safeguard Europe, the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology, has revealed a new North-South divide. Renters living in the South are more likely to encounter damp and mould in their homes than those living in the North. The poll of 1,154 tenants, conducted earlier this year, found that in … [Read more...]
Energy Saving Trust Renews Safeguard’s Stormdry ‘Verified’ Status
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has re-granted Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – ‘verified’ status in respect of its role in helping improve the energy efficiency of external masonry in buildings. In an EST Product Performance Verification report from August 2019, the organisation … [Read more...]
A Week In The Life Of A Plasterer From The United States…
The Plasterers Forum has been reaching out to plasterers all over the world and one of the plasterers that has really got involved in the plasterers forum is a chap called Loren, and I thought it would be really interesting for all the UK readers of Plasterers News if we did a feature. So from here on in it will be Loren taking you through his week a day at a time... Danny messaged me the other … [Read more...]
Long Term WorkTall Height Enhancing Safety Boots Review
WorkTall came onto the Plasterers Forum sharing their product, and I straight away got in contact with them and asked if I could have a sample to see. I was, to say the least, a little sceptical when these height enhancing safety boots turned up but as always I like to give everything a chance to redeem itself. So these WorkTall height enhancing safety boots arrived just in the nick of time … [Read more...]
Johnstone’s Render Range Now Available Nationwide
The full range of render systems from Johnstone’s Trade – the leading paint brand from PPG Architectural Coatings – is now available in Johnstone’s Decorating Centres nationwide. The Stormshield Render range provides the ultimate in flexibility and crack resistance, with all products having been formulated and tested to the most stringent of standards for quality and durability. Many of the … [Read more...]
Protect Your Render With Render Reinforcement Mesh
New GoMesh will provide your exterior render with strength and crack resistance for a fantastic finish for years to come. Introductory discount now available! New GoMesh render reinforcement mesh has been developed to add strength and flexibility to monocouche through-coloured renders. Now available direct from the UK manufacturer SAS Europe, look for the distinctive purple colour of … [Read more...]
New Plaster Research Heralds The End of Lime
While conservation officers and others are keen to ensure the use of traditional lime-based plasters and renders on listed and heritage buildings; research into new technology by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – suggests that better, more effective options are available. The preference for lime plasters in conservation … [Read more...]
Quality assurance with Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal
Knauf’s Deflection Head Fire Seal takes the hassle out of constructing deflection head details, simplifying the installation process and delivering peace of mind when meeting the ever-stringent fire protection standards. New to the Knauf range of drywall accessories on July 1 2019, and ensuring full system compliance, Knauf Deflection Head Fire Seal reduces complexity when installing … [Read more...]
Tenant complaints could soar with Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The recently introduced Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – which came into force in March – potentially heralds a significant increase in tenant complaints against landlords whose properties fail to live up to ‘fitness’ standards according to new research from YouGov. The findings of the YouGov poll, commissioned by damp-proofing experts Safeguard Europe, show that, … [Read more...]
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