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Thermal efficiency app helps installers
Drywall products manufacturer Siniat has a U-value app to help builders and installers determine the right materials to improve the thermal efficiency of buildings and meet regulatory requirements .
The app , ‘ Siniat Calculator ,’ measures the compliancy of different dry lining systems with the requirements of Part L of English Building Regulations . It is designed for builders and installers working on residential projects and provides users with a range of dry material options to best meet the different thermal requirements for new build , extensions and renovation projects . Customers can choose from three different options , depending on whether they want the thinnest dry lining system to maximise floor space , the most cost-effective method to meet regulations , or the best option for boosting thermal efficiency . The app also provides details of the nearest merchant for the contractor to purchase the products . ‘ Siniat Calculator ’ can be downloaded from Android and IOS app stores . An online version of the app is also hosted on Siniat ’ s website . Neil Ash , managing director for Siniat UK , said : “ We are always looking for new ways to help our customers
Just one tube is all you need
The brand Hippo is offering an enhanced range of hybrid adhesives and sealants . Hippo ’ s PRO1 power grab adhesive replaces the need for nails and screws and sticks most common building materials . It also works on a damp surface . The PRO2 sealant and adhesive is for advanced construction , while Hippo PRO3 adhesive , sealant and filler is ‘ The Ultimate PRO ’ – which works in the wet and dries underwater . The products are designed to be easy to understand ,
straightforward and offer a complete set of tools covering all bases . Hippo PRO2 is an advanced one part , chemically curing hybrid polymer sealant and adhesive . It offers some of the key features of PRO3 along with increased flexibility and a glossier finish when used as a sealant . It is designed for adhering to most common building surfaces and meets the requirements of ISO11600 , delivering a finish with up to 25 per cent movement . The product is ideal for applications requiring high performance , durable joint seals and bonding - such as those where resistance to demanding environmental conditions and chemical spillage is required . PRO3 excels primarily as a sealant and its formula makes it easy to work with . It can be used to bond wood , metals ( including lead ), glass , ceramic tiles , natural stone , brick , concrete , plasterboard , most plastics , most synthetic materials and carbon fibre . It ’ s designed for trade professionals to replace multiple products with just one tube . deliver the best results for their projects . “ This app means that they can access our technical expertise wherever they are . By helping them to easily identify the best dry lining options for the regulatory requirements of their projects , they can more accurately and quickly cost their work and source the materials they need , ultimately resulting in faster build times and more cost-effective projects in the long run .”
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Everything in the Hippo PRO range is non-hazardous , solvent and odour free . Based on a toughened , solvent free , acrylic polymer , it ’ s designed to deliver bigger , better performance for professional users on a wide range of indoor jobs .
DVD training for scissor lift operators
Blue Slate Videos has produced a DVD which is a comprehensive aid for everyone involved in training scissor lift operators . This is the second DVD in Blue Slate Videos ’ Mobile Elevating Work Platform ( MEWP ) safety series for scissor lifts and follows the launch of the Boom Lifts Safety DVD . Although more stable than boom lifts , there are still many hazards involved with operating scissor lifts . Among these are being trapped against a roof structure , the machine tipping over , and falling from the platform . This DVD ‘ MEWPs Safety - Scissor Lifts ’ is also suitable for use by company health and safety managers
‘ The information is presented in a clear , logical and concise fashion ’
as a refresher session for existing operators . The DVD has been created specifically for trainers , and complements all recognised training courses . The information is presented in a clear , logical and concise fashion , which can be easily absorbed by would-be operators . It has ten chapters to suit individual training needs . Alternatively , there ’ s a ‘ play
all ’ function to automatically play from start to finish . Topics covered include : personal protective equipment ( PPE ), familiarisation , pre-operation checks , emergency lowering , safe operation , planning the task , shutdown and general safety .
The DVD is available from Blue Slate Videos website http :// www . blueslate . co . uk
DECEMBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER
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PICK THE RIGHT BOOTS FOR WINTER
Ahead of this winter ’ s big freeze predictions , Dr . Martens has revealed how outdoor workers suffer with cold , wet feet every winter - with many complaining of blisters and chilblains . The survey , conducted on behalf of iconic footwear specialist , Dr Martens , interviewed UK outdoor workers to identify the core issues faced during the winter months . Key findings revealed :
• Over half ( 51 %) of outdoor workers are unhappy with their boots
• 65 % of outdoor workers suffer with cold feet
• Other complaints included wet feet ( 40 %), smelly feet ( 25 %), blisters ( 21 %) and chilblains ( 16 %)
• Comfort and price are the top considerations for people buying outdoor workwear ( 73 % and 40 % retrospectively )
• 58 % of outdoor workers purchase their boots from conventional high-street stores or online retailers Furthermore , it was revealed that three quarters of outdoor workers purchase their own boots , meaning the onus is not on employers . Jon Marchant , global category manager at Airwair International Ltd - Dr . Martens , said : “ In our experience , the problem comes from a lack of information . If outdoor workers are focusing on comfort and price , they run the risk of overlooking features that are critical to outdoor working , such as water resistance and warmth . It ’ s important that anyone working in extreme weather conditions is investing in the right product and buying from a supplier that can guarantee adequate protection and comfort .”
In addition , less than half of employers contribute to outdoor workers ’ footwear . However , of those that do , employers provide a significant contribution of 68 % covering more than half of the cost . Jon added : “ Employers can help their staff by ensuring their employees are fully informed of features required within their footwear . Employer contributions certainly go a long way to ensuring outdoor workers are purchasing the right boots , but if this isn ’ t possible , businesses should still make their own recommendations to ensure staff are given the right direction .”
Dr . Martens ’ own fully waterproof collection is particularly suitable for outdoor workers enduring prolonged exposure to the cold weather offering additional features such as antistatic properties , composite safety toe cap and Smartmask ® puncture resistant midsole . Available in three styles ( TURBINE ST , TORRENT ST and SURGE ST ) the boots also meet EN and ISO safety standards , making them suitable for industrial workers .
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