Inspiration & Advice
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Concrete Mixers: What you need to know
Hand mixing concrete can be a physically demanding task.
When it comes to huge volumes of cement or concrete, 'how to use a concrete mixer' is frequently a critical concern that ends up saving a lot of time, money, and labour.
If you're in this situation and want to learn how to use a concrete mixer, the good news is that these mixers are both inexpensive to buy or rent and straightforward to use.
The fundamental operational methods for utilising a mixer will be the same regardless of the type o
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2nd Nov 2022
HSS Hire: A Guide to Flood Recovery & Prevention
Every year, roughly 2.4 million UK houses are affected by fluvial (river) floods and coastal flooding.
As a result, flood damage restoration is necessary in parts of the UK on a yearly basis due to devastating floods. Natural catastrophes have impacted many individuals and companies around the country, causing hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in damage to their homes, workplaces, and warehouses.
It is also a common misconception that flooding may only occur in low-lying areas and residenti
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2nd Nov 2022
Fire Door Safety Guide
Fire doors are important for keeping us safe while we sleep. Since its launch in 2013, Fire Door Safety Week has expanded tremendously in its mission to emphasise the crucial necessity of properly specified, fitted, and maintained fire doors and their associated products. The Fire Door Safety Week campaign emphasises the critical role that fire doors play in protecting us while we are sleeping and at our most vulnerable.
As a result, in this freshly updated blog, we will address the most common
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16th Sep 2022
UK Door Sizes
In the UK, there are various typical door sizes, and knowing measurements can be difficult and confusing at times. So, with this article, we will help you learn the standard inside door height and standard internal door width using our extensive knowledge of door sizes and measurements.
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Interior Door Sizes
With interior doors, the standard door sizing is as follows:
1981 x 457/533 x 35mm –usually most popular for wardrobe or cupboard door use
1981 x 610/686 x 35mm - u
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11th Aug 2022
TDUK: Impact of trade restrictions on Russia and Belarus
Timber Development UK ruled over a pan-European conference with the top timber and sawmilling associations on March 7th to coordinate action throughout the continent. The sanctions placed on Belarus were unanimously supported at this conference, and it is expected that these penalties would be widened to restrict timber trade with Russia.
It should also be noted that both Russia and Belarus are key suppliers of timber to the European and worldwide markets, with Russia accounting for around 10% o
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11th Aug 2022