Protec Rigid Stair Tread Protectors are much cheaper than OSB Board

We have a number of clients asking us about OSB Board (Orientated Strand Board) for a solution to protecting stairs while on site. The material is fairly similar to chipboard and often comes in 1.2m x 2.4m sheets. For the application on stairs the material needs to be cut taking up valuable time and labour which can be costly particuarly as there are specific solutions to stairs at a much lower price. A good example of this is Protec’s Rigid Stair Tread Protectors which are pre-cut to size and are easily fitted.

If the larger sheet is appropriate and you are after a material that is strong and very lightweight to use as impact protection then take a look at our 4mm or 5mm Proplex Sheets which are great alternatives and again a lot more economical.

Breathable Floor Protection For Varying Surfaces

A lot of customers are familiar with our temporary floor protection but aren’t necessarily aware of the breadth of our range and the varying solutions to specific floor types. A common issue is temporary floor protection for floors such as timber/wood that require impact protection but also the ability to breathe and allow any moisture to escape. The perfect fit for the job is Protec Breathershield. Not only is it applied very easily by rolling out and taping together but it provides brilliant protection while also allowing the surface to breathe. One customer, Stewart Nesbit, who regularly lays tiles of varying material such as stone and wood loves the product and sent us in these pictures of him using it on the job. Take a look at our product p age or call our enquiry team for more information on 0800 834 704.

How to quickly create a temporary screen whether working on a site or in a client’s home with our ZipWall Video Guide

Working in the Construction, Refurbishment and DIY markets Protec international understand the need for temporary screening of building work. Whether it is a 50m linear screen on a commercial site, safeguarding a small work area in a sensitive environment such as a food factory or simply screening off a fireplace in a living room, a quick and efficient way of erecting a temporary screen can be an invaluable tool for any contractor.

In the past, solutions such as crudely constructed wooden frames with a polythene sheet nailed onto it Continue reading →

Protecting your peaches from ‘Peach leaf Curl Disease’ with polythene sheeting.

From the Months Dec-End of May Peach trees can suffer with what’s known as ‘Peach Leaf Curl Disease’ which can be very damaging to the Tree. It is a fungal disease which severely affects the leaves and causes the fruit to drop prematurely. The disease can dis-colour the fruit, weaken the tree and reduce the ability to grow.

Here is some advice on how to shelter your peach trees with plastic polythene sheeting from the Royal Horticultural Society:

’Where peaches are grown trained against a fence or wall, a rain shelter (see below for photo) of plastic sheeting is very effective at preventing infection. It should cover the top of the tree and the front to within 30cm (1ft) of the ground, but with the ends open to allow access for pollinating insects. It should be erected after leaf fall in November and kept in place until mid-May. Keeping the emerging shoots dry in this way prevents infection and also gives useful frost protection…’

Protection with our 500 gauge polythene has proven very effective for this sort of use and if you give our enquiries team a call on 0800 834 704 they will be more than happy to provide you with details on our range of screening materials. Alternatively you can visit our product page for 500 Gauge polythene and order directly from there for delivery on 2 day and next day services, just click here.

November 2012 is seeing an exclusive opportunity for the general public to take a look inside some of the UK’s most exciting construction sites

On the 9th and 10^th November, across England, Scotland and Wales, 91 sites will be opening their doors for tours as part of a pilot project – ‘Open Doors’ - on behalf of the construction industry

The aim of Open Doors is to help show Construction in an exciting and engaging way while presenting some of the opportunities of working in such a dynamic industry. The project will also demonstrate the economical importance of the construction industry on a national and regional scale.

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG), CITB-ConstructionSkills, The Considerate Constructors Scheme and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have all partnered together to trial this scheme.

Some of the sites included in the project are the Olympics Aquatic Centre by Balfour Beatty, Tate Modern extension by Mace, Skanska’s Brent Civic Centre in North London, Leeds Arena by BAM and Carillion’s Southmead Hospital in Bristol. These represent just some of the 23 major construction employers that are taking part in this year’s pilot.

Stephen Ratcliffe, Director, UK Contractors Group who was speaking on behalf of the Open Doors Partnership, commented: “Construction is undergoing rapid change and needs to develop a skilled workforce to meet the challenges it faces. Nowadays construction is more about careers than jobs and the expected increase in demand for specialist and management roles in the next few years means that we need quality talent entering the industry now to fill these future positions.

“‘Open Doors’ is a unique opportunity for the industry collectively to display the complexity and scope of modern construction projects and give people a taste of what it’s really like to work in the industry today. It’s an exciting initiative which we hope will encourage more people to consider construction as a prospective career with good opportunities.

“The scheme will also allow the industry to engage with local communities and strengthen relationships at a local level. What the public will see is a skilled, sophisticated and progressive industry – the Open Doors weekend will is certain to challenge perceptions.”

Protec International are doing their part in trying to help with the project by offering their clients who are taking part branded temporary protection materials to help keep the sites protected and safe throughout the duration of the project.

If you want more information on the contractors and sites taking part or want to register then visit http://www.opendoorsweekend.co.uk

Proplex Corrugated Sheeting used for protecting tv/film sets and filming locations.

We have supplied a number of production companies with Proplex corrugated plastic sheeting (similar to and often reffered to in the industry as ‘Correx’) for protecting floors while on set or location. The material is perfect as it is robust and lightweight and solves the big problem of protecting various surfaces from large production teams and their equipment.

A high profile use of our material was exciting when used on the set for the Scorsese film Hugo. Despite a lot of our materials being made for construction a number of other materials have also been used for similar applications such as temporary screening to hide scretive sets from photographers. A perfect example of this was a lot of screening material being used to conceal the set of Snow White and the Huntsman released the past year.

If you work for a production company and require any of these materials or simply need some advice on the best products to protect floor on set or location or even conceal high profile filming then give our enquiries team a call on 0800 834 704.

Stripping wallpaper can be a massive hassle without carpet protector film.

Recently I was undertaking some redocoration work in the main hallway of my house and one of the main jobs was stripping the existing wallpaper for a new coat of paint. I have done some work like this before and the resulting mess from the wallpaper can be a big hassle when clearing up, it doesn’t tend to get picked up by hoovers or simply clogs it so I ended up having to use a dustpan and brush which not only took ages but also left the carpet in a pretty dire state.

This time around I used some of our self adhesive carpet protector on the carpet before I started any work. As seen below it quickly started to get very messy. Once the stripping of the wallpaper was complete quite a large amount had gathered on the floor and where previously a failed hoover attempt and subsequent dust pan and brush would have started I simply had to roll up the film and throw it away!

If you’re doing any redecorating work where any sort of mess like the wallpaper strippings below could cause any damage or long and costly cleaning time or charges I would highly recommend using some self adhesive carpet protector. Make sure it’s reverse wound so you can easily lay it down and remember not leave it in place for longer than 4 weeks. Click here for a link to a recommended product that comes with free 2 day delivery and great prices for a very good quality film and low tack film that isn’t as flimsy or will leave adhesive marks that simialrly priced alternatives will.

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carpet protector gathering wallpaper mess!
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How to secure tiles or mosaics during transport, storage and installation.

We have lots of customers who are involved in flooring whether it is supplies or installation and a large majority of them work with ceramic tiles or mosaics. One of these customers approached us to help find a solution to secure and hold together tiles and mosaic pieces for packaging, transit, and installation. The material needed to be easy to use, strong without leaving adhesive residue and clear in colour so as to see the mosaic or tile pattern through it.

Our Protec Hard Floor Film was supplied and worked perfectly, holding the individual tiles in place whilst it was being transported and then installed. This greatly reduced the installation time as well as looking very professional in front of the client.

For more information on Protec Hard Floor Film being used to secure tiles or mosaic in position during transport, storage and installation please contact our enquiries team on 0800 834 704

Funny ways people protect the home while refurbishing, decorating or doing DIY

We have specialised in temporary protection for construction sites for decades now and have also turned a dab hand at protecting the home while building, refurbishment work is ongoing or even just protecting carpets while doing some DIY or decorating.

While talking to homeowners or house builders about protecting homes during work we have come across some pretty funny homemade (and expensive!!!) solutions to protecting certain items around the house. A particularly good one was buying brand new sport socks to go over door knobs to protect them while painting the doors themselves plus another customer wanted to protect the standalone stone island in her kitchen so cut out the bottom of a tent and placed it over it!!

If you have used any amusing solutions to protect your home or site from ongoing work then let us know and we will always be happy to suggest a much better, cheaper (and for tradesman a lot more professional) way to protect your home’s fixings!

DoorFrame Protection

Doorframes are not the first and obvious points on a build that require protection from accidental damage. Despite this, the very nature of the doorway being an access point means it is very common that a workman may cause accidental damage while carrying tools or equipment to other areas of the site. Protec offer Foam Door Jambs to protect frames from accidental knocks and scrtatches with is high impact resistance. Protec’s Door Jambs are a 2m one-size fits all product which are simply wrapped around the frame and cling to it without need for additional fixings such tape or ties.

So next time you are on a job and are worried about damage or replacing doorframes then look no further than Protec’s Door Jamb Protector.

Tag Archives: protection

OSB Board for Stair Protection

Protec Rigid Stair Tread Protectors are much cheaper than OSB Board

BreatherShield – Breathable Floor Protection

Breathable Floor Protection For Varying Surfaces

Temporary Screening Guide with ZipWall

How to quickly create a temporary screen whether working on a site or in a client’s home with our ZipWall Video Guide

How to protect your peaches from ‘Peach Leaf Curl Disease’

Protecting your peaches from ‘Peach leaf Curl Disease’ with polythene sheeting.

‘Open Doors’ Project – Opening Uk’s Construction Sites

November 2012 is seeing an exclusive opportunity for the general public to take a look inside some of the UK’s most exciting construction sites

Corrugated Plastic Sheeting for Film & TV Productions

Proplex Corrugated Sheeting used for protecting tv/film sets and filming locations.

Carpet Protector Film For Stripping Wallpaper

Stripping wallpaper can be a massive hassle without carpet protector film.

Hard floor film used as Tile Tape

How to secure tiles or mosaics during transport, storage and installation.

Sports Socks on Door Knobs!

Funny ways people protect the home while refurbishing, decorating or doing DIY

How to Protect Doorframes

DoorFrame Protection