It has been well over 18 months since our announcement to begin removing chromium VI (Cr6) / Hexavalent Chrome as part of the chrome plating process on all of our own-brand products sourced from India and China. As an extremely toxic chemical, mainly targeting the respiration tract as well as contamination of water and soil, …
Preparing for retirement can be challenging, and it can be difficult to know where to start. In fact, our recent research found that one in eight (13%) tradespeople don’t have any financial preparations for retirement. So, what do you need to know about saving for retirement? We’ve worked with Fabian Taylor, senior associate and chartered …
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From cleaning front door hardware to newly installed vents, impress your clients and enhance the look of your work with these simple ironmongery refinement tips. How To Clean Brass Hardware Whether you’re working with pressed, antique or polished brass, you should never use anything abrasive to clean its surface. For brand new hardware, simply polish …
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Shockingly, 454 UK tradespeople take their own lives every year[1] due to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Sadly, these problems are very common in the industry, with our recent research revealing that nearly half (49%) experience poor mental health due to work-related issues. Nearly three in five (58%) deal with mental health …
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Front Door Filming One of the more technologically advanced Knockers we have come across, this type of front door furniture is made to look like that of a traditional Door Knocker, but with the added benefit of a camera placed inside it. Not too dissimilar to the smart doorbells that have sky rocketed in popularity …
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There are added restrictions on these days – despite many other industries being able to work through if they’d like to. This is because many people will have the day off and building work can often cause disruption to residents. It’s important to always be mindful of those in your working area when deciding whether …
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Air Brick What is an air brick? An air brick looks just like a regular brick – except they feature holes or slats to allow air to flow in and out. They’re available in a range of materials, such as cement, plastic or metal. Used within external walls, air bricks create the vital ventilation …
Research and development (R&D) relief from the Government provides support for companies who spend money on innovative projects in science and technology. To count as R&D, a project needs to aim to make a specific advance in a key area and it can even be claimed on unsuccessful projects.¹ We analysed HMRC statistics², which show …
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When it comes to installing Pocket Doors, there are multiple factors to consider throughout the process, one of the first being are you going to go for the all-in-one solution of a Pocket Door Kit, or start from scratch with separate parts. We did our research and found that there are pros and cons to …
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What is the CE Marking? CE or The Conformitè Europëenne, is a marking that indicates that the product: · “Fulfills the requirements of relevant European product directives” · “Meets all the requirements of the relevant recognized European harmonized performance and safety standards” · “Is fit for its purpose and will not endanger lives or property”¹ …
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