The rooflight is often one of the most scrutinised elements in any planning application involving a listed building or conservation area. For architects, this makes the distinction between ...

Preparation is one of the most crucial parts of painting and decorating, as you’ll well know. Here, Richard Palmer, Head of Trade, from Valspar Trade, explores the different innovations on the market, ...

New TrustMark report takes view from micro and small businesses on the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors 39,000 businesses are at risk of ...

Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses specifying rooflights for conservation projects The r ... Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, discusses specifying rooflights for conservation ...

With push-fit technology being more widely adopted by installers, Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, explores three products and their ability to simplify installation. Every time we ...

Green tech start-up Flint Engineering has today unveiled IsoMat, a breakthrough technology to confront the climate crisis. With global temperatures rising, this innovative solution promises to ...

Plumb: This refers to the vertical alignment of the window. A window is “plumb” when its sides are perfectly vertical, meaning the frame is not leaning to one side or the other. To check for plumbness ...

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter the supersized Free For All from the April issue simply by filling in your details at the bottom ...

The all-new Renault Trucks Master is now available to order, with the first models already making their debut on roads across the UK and Europe. This is not just an update; it’s a complete reinvention ...

If you’re going to choose a commercial vehicle then a company that specialises in the sector would be a good place to start. The Isuzu D-Max has built a reputation for being a tough and dependable ...

There are some manufacturers that simply make products and then there are those that are experts in the field and, when it comes to glazing, TuffX is very much in the latter category. With more than ...

Roof pitch is the steepness of the roof. The standard pitch for most UK homes is between 25° and 40°, but steeper roofs may go as high as 70° and low-pitch roofs can be as little as 15°. Importantly, ...