Posts Tagged: temporary

News — No Comments
14
May 12

Preventing Material Wastage on the Building Site

The amount of materials wasted on site and its cost can add up!

On average 5-10% of building materials are wasted on construction sites during builds.

This is down to a number of reasons but some of the key issues are:

  • Damage when subsequent work is carried out on site
  • Damage to materials while in transit
  • Incorrect or unsafe storage while waiting to be used/fitted

Depending on what material this is it could become rather costly. Imagine a small bathroom refurbishment on a residential home. The new bespoke bath has been fitted and then an accident occurs and it has been chipped or damaged, subsequently needing to be replaced which means a new lead time on a replacement causing delays in the original schedule and not to mention the cost, which on a small project could mean the difference in making a profit or not.

Alternatively there could be a large commercial build in a school or somewhere similar. Large amounts of equipment being carried throughout the building and being manoeuvred through doorways could mean maybe 15% of the door frames in the entire building need replacing after being dented or knocked. Maybe there is a large sheet of curtain walling that has been chipped resulting in the whole piece needing a replacement. On a large scale project these overheads can add up and suddenly your wastage has become a real cost.

Temporary protection for construction is now so comprehensive that near enough any material or application has a solution where it can be protected while on the site, being stored, during construction and while other works are ongoing after it has been fitted.

So the bottom line is no matter how big or small a project, damage to materials and its subsequent waste can mean costly replacements and also delays, not to mention the recycling of waste which is more difficult with some materials than others. Temporary protection materials are clearly marked with their recycling methods and the majority can be re-used where something like a broken bath or handrail cannot.

So on your next project take a look and see whether you can afford to not protect your site and its materials.

Products / Temporary Downpipe — No Comments
3
May 12

How to protect your building site in the rain

Protecting building work in the rain

We are now moving into May and the April showers seem to have followed. Living in Britain brings its own unique relationship with our unpredictable weather and the effect it has on industries such as building and construction can be rather annoying. One day of glorious sun only to be followed by a day with torrential rain can cause interruptions to build schedules and even damage to things such as masonry and brickwork. A large amount of rain collecting on a roof and then pouring off onto the foundations or other areas can cause excessive amounts of damage and the best way to get around this is to install temporary downpipes onto the roof and guttering and then direct the water to a location on the ground away from vulnerable areas.

The Temporary Downpipe is supplied on a 200m and has a 254mm opening which makes it suitable for almost any downpipe opening. Furthermore the Temporary Downpipe is supplied with 25 350mm Cable Ties to secure the Downpipe to the opening of the guttering down to the size required.

For further information please contact the Protec Customer Services team on 0800 834 704 or why not order your Downpipe online today.


Products / ZipWall — No Comments
2
Apr 12

How To Set-Up a Temporary Screen with ZipWall

Here is our latest video on how to use ZipWall to create a temporary screen to protect from dust during DIY, decorating or rennovation.


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13
Mar 12

Home Remodelling Guide- Protect Your Home During Refurbishment

It is often said that “your home is your castle”. Every homeowner can attest to this belief, but when your castle is being remodeled, it can feel like your beloved kingdom is under attack. Walls suddenly disappear, strange people making loud noises and your sacred room becomes unrecognizable as it just disappeared. A plumber calls for the fourth time to say he can’t make it and your contractor casually informs you that you’re £2,000 over budget.

Ensuring your home is protected during builds is vital and can prevent missed deadlines and over-spend on budgets

  • Outside Matters
    Catch dirt and debris before it even enters the home. Trapmats are tacky mats that provide cost effective dust and dirt containment for fit-out and refurbishment work. The high-tack adhesive mat surface will trap and remove dust and debris from foot and wheeled traffic. Each tacky mat contains 30 numbered peel-away sheets coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The sheets capture work dust and debris in doorways to reduce the need for cleaning in non-working areas. The non-slip trapmats can be laid directly onto any clean floor surface and removed without damaging the floor below.

 

  • Clean Feet = Clean Floors
    Say good-bye to scuffs, footprints and heel marks with overshoes. Designed to slip on easily, they’re extremely affordable and convenient. Made from a heavy duty disposable elasticated polyethylene, to one universal size, Protec Overshoes fit all types of footwear, pulling easily over working boots. They’re also highly visible, making it easy to identify and educate non-users. Continue reading →
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2
Mar 12

Why use temporary protection materials?

There are various reasons why Temporary Protection Materials are used on construction sites and at home for DIY/refurbishment projects.

Here are 3 important benefits that we have identified where  temporary protection materials have helped various contractors and builders that we have worked with over the years helping to protect their floors, scaffolding, windows, doors and various other fittings.

  • Avoid disruption to your build schedule

With accidental damage to unprotected surfaces, fixtures and fittings costing a significant amount of lost time and money, it’s easy to see why the use of temporary protection is becoming more widespread.

And yet when time is tight, and the pressure’s on for completions, it’s also easy to see why some think they’ll save time by not using it. If the site is to run smoothly, completed on time and finished to a better standard, it’s a proven fact that the use of temporary protection materials can help site managers to meet those requirements.

  • Prevent damage to your reputation

It’s also true that a more discerning customer has ever-increasing expectations, and the need to create a high quality image and product has never been of greater importance. Temporary protection is principally about avoiding expensive damage and unsightly mess, but it’s also about creating the right image.

Not only will it save you time and money, it shows care and pride in the job and creates a positive impression of your qualities as a builder.

  • Maximise your profitability

The use of temporary protection materials early in the build process can reduce the need to replace expensive fixtures and fittings, saving on cost and time and help maximise your profitability.

Protec has developed an unrivalled and comprehensive range to suit all protection needs, designed to deliver high performance with maximum effectiveness.

So let Protec take care of your damage, and your profitability will take care of itself.

Products / Skyhook — 1 Comment
28
Feb 12

Reduce Accidents on Construction Sites with Skyhook Cable Support

Skyhook Cable SupportIn the UK, it is estimated that more than 10,000 employees and workers suffer from major injuries, usually a result of slips and trips around the workplace. What’s more, a further 30,000 took over 3 days off work to recover from injuries. Add all of this up, and it is estimated that this costs the UK economy around £800 million in time off work, fines by authorities, and claims against companies.

To combat these injuries, the HSE in conjunction with Local Authority inspectors have been routinely carrying out inspections of workplaces to ensure potential hazards are dealt with. Especially at risk of inspection is the construction division, companies both large and small, who are continually subjected to inspections of standards on construction sites, such as keeping walkways clear and removing any trailing leads that could cause someone to trip over.
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Carpet Protection / Products — No Comments
8
Feb 12

Temporary Carpet Protection can save time and effort when refurbishing your home

Temporary Carpet ProtectionProtec’s Temporary Carpet Protection film is a versatile and extremely effective low-tack self-adhesive carpet protection film, which can be used to protect your carpet from all kinds of damage, including dust and debris from refurbishment, drinks spillages and heavy foot traffic during refurbishment work or at parties.

This lightweight temporary carpet protection comes in four sizes:

  • Standard (600mm x 100m)
  • Standard (600mm x 25m)
  • Wide (800mm x 100m)
  • Extra Wide (1200mm x 100m)

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Meter Box Covers / Products — No Comments
7
Feb 12

Gas Meter Boxes – Protection for anything and everything!

Gas Meter Box ProtectionWhen it comes to temporary protection materials for homes and construction sites the more obvious items that need protecting are fairly well known such as floors, windows, stairs and walls.

What Protec see are a vast number of other items that require protecting that may not be so obvious, but we have perfect protection solutions for.
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6
Feb 12

Protection Supplied Over Any Distance

Protec International ShippingProtec International Limited is a supplier of temporary protection products throughout the UK and abroad. Many of the UK customers are familiar with Protec’s ability to supply quality protection materials on Next Day, 2 Day, Pre-Noon and Saturday Delivery, but few are aware of the international scope of deliveries that Protec offer.

For many years now Protec has excelled in seeking out the most cost effective and efficient methods of satisfying our customers’ needs in terms of products, service and delivery. As part of this the international scope of shipping materials abroad has extended to match the growing needs of both domestic and foreign construction companies who require temporary protection materials that are recognized, reliable and of a quality that they will add value to their project.
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Carpet Protection / Floor Protection / Products / Promesh / Proplex — No Comments
5
Feb 12

The issues with protecting varying floor surfaces

Promesh 1207 Floor ProtectionWhen it comes to protecting floors there can be a number of issues and these can be wide and varying and this is primarily because types of flooring can be equally as wide and varying. Trying to find a versatile and all round, effective floor protection that can be used equally for timber, vinyl or stone can be a struggle.
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