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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Roger Morton, Director of Business Change, NHBC comments: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to the housebuilding sector, with its landmark £600 million investment which is set to help tackle ...

Following our acquisition by SOPREMA, we are excited to introduce Celotex XPS (extruded polystyrene), a rigid foam insulation board designed to provide thermal insulation and compressive strength ...

HiKOKI Power Tools has unveiled a new video showcasing the capabilities of its NR1890DCA Brushless Framing Nailer. The NR1890DCA is the latest addition to HiKOKI’s high-performance cordless nailer ...

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, ...

Building products manufacturer Forterra continues to sponsor the London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted this year at Oaklands College in Hertfordshire. As one of Forterra’s construction hubs, ...