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  • What are Brick Air Vents and Why Do We Need Them?
    March 25, 2024

    What are Brick Air Vents and Why Do We Need Them?

    Brick air vents are used to deliver proper airflow to a cavity wall or suspended floor to control moisture levels and reduce condensation. An air brick or other vent should stop rodents, insects, and water from getting into the interior...

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  • What Is a Padstone and How Are Padstones Used?
    March 25, 2024

    What Is a Padstone and How Are Padstones Used?

    A concrete padstone is a dense block designed to take a heavy point loading at a beam-end or as a lintel support to prevent standard blockwork or other masonry from failing. Standard masonry, such as block or brickwork can crack...

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  • how thick is plasterboard
    March 8, 2024

    How Thick is Plasterboard?

    Plasterboard thickness: Plasterboard comes in a range of standard sizes. It will be stacked flat on pallets in 2400 x 1200mm (8 x 4-foot) sheets and sometimes half that size at the DIY store for easy transport. For most applications,...

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  • WADE BUILDING SUPPLIES | ROOF BATTENS BEING INSTALLED ON HOME
    February 23, 2024

    Roof Batten Sizes and Spacing for UK Builders

    Roof battens are an essential part of the construction story, and their quality is key to a successful project. So, what do you need to know about roof batten sizes and spacing to ensure things go well on your site?
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  • WADE BUILDING SUPPLIES | CATNIC BOX LINTEL IN WALL
    February 23, 2024

    How to Install Catnic Lintels

    Catnic is one of the UK’s best-selling British lintel brands and brought the first steel lintels to the UK residential market in 1969. Light, and easy to handle, there are a few things to remember when you are installing Catnic lintels.
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  • Gas & Electric Meter Boxes now in stock!
    November 23, 2023

    Gas & Electric Meter Boxes now in stock!

    Exciting news! We are thrilled to inform you that we have expanded our product line to now include Electric and Gas Meter Boxes. As a customer-driven company, we strive to continuously enhance our offerings to meet your diverse needs. Our...

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  • November 16, 2023

    How to Install Cavity Closers

    YBS easi-close Cavity Closers are the Perfect Solution for sealing Cavities in Door and Window Openings.YBS Cavity Closers are cost-effective, but they are also easy to fit and come with a continuous insulation fill for Thermal Efficiency. Fit your Cavity...

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  • Crowd Control Barriers for Sporting Events
    November 9, 2023

    Crowd Control Barriers for Sporting Events

    Sporting Events take a lot of Organisation, and a Crowd Control System is likely to be top of the Organiser’s list. High Profile Sporting Events take place throughout the World, the biggest of which include The Olympics and The World...

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