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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.”
www. siniat. co. uk
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.
www. drmartens. com / Industrial