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The Ultimate Guide to Scaffold Towers

With our birthday on the horizon we are already looking at new tools! So we bring this blog to you - all about the safe use of scaffold towers and the opportunities they bring. How exciting!

As with everything we do, detail is important and this includes access equipment. The regulations for scaffold towers aka mobile access towers are very strict to keep workers safe and prevent avoidable accidents & injury.

Scaffold towers are an essential piece of kit in any construction firm’s inventory, providing a sturdy platform for workers to perform various tasks at height.

A good understanding of the regulations is essential for anyone who uses, assembles, inspects and maintains scaffold towers.

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Unlocking Safety and Style: Understanding Slip Resistance in Building and Decorating

In the world of home improvement, safety is just as important as style. Whether you're revamping your living room or sprucing up your outdoor patio, considering slip resistance is crucial for creating a space that's not only visually appealing but also safe for you and your loved ones. Today, we're delving into the realm of slip resistance, shedding light on its significance and how it relates to building and decorating, all while keeping things simple for the handyman or woman in all of us.

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Top Tips For Keeping Your DIY Area Tidy

Doing odd jobs yourself can be greatly rewarding - until it comes to cleaning up after!


Here are some of my top DIY tips for keeping the clean up to a minimum.

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Hair-raising Bathroom Electrics

A space saving design solution UIL utilised back in 2018/2019 was to install a washing machine in a bathroom.

This is a common design tactic utilised in Europe and America and really it does make sense – after all, why would a washing machine be in a food area (kitchen)? If you don’t have a utility room then a bathroom (with all it’s lovely cleanliness and plumbing) is the obvious place for a washing machine.

Read the original post that UIL wrote on MyBuilder here

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