Product News CT1 Made in Britain and now available in Jewson


CT1, regarded as the UK’s number one sealant and adhesive, has lead the way in technology for the building trade for over 18 years. The first to introduce a hybrid polymer and the first product to replace several other products in just one tube, has now introduced technology that surpasses hybrid formulations leaving them now as dated technology. CT1 has introduced ‘Tribrid Technology’, making it now three times stronger, with longer colour retention and flexibility. CT1 is a favourite of all trades people and DIY users alike. CT1 which boasts over 25 accreditations, is the most eco-friendly and complaint sealant on the market. CT1 has now partnered with


Jewson, one the UK’s leading merchants for professional trades people and DIY consumers, has helped formed the landscape of the British building industry, supplying the best products to the industry since 1836. With over 200 years of knowledge you know you’re in safe hands when you walk into a Jewson.


CT1 British made, with British design and British technology, was a clear fit for the Jewson range. Now more than ever, buying British and supporting the local economy is a key deciding factor for tradespeople. In a recent survey undertaken by UKBathrooms.com, 1,012 tradespeople across the UK, who work with bathroom fixtures and


fittings, were asked for a true unbiased opinion. And yes, buying a British manufactured product is paramount now in their decision making process.


When asked why, reliability was the most common reason with 57 percent explaining that British made products tended to have better longevity. If in doubt CT1 it! In association with Jewson.


Watch this video on YouTube to learn more at https://youtu.be/hryvwDPbgEM


Taking the pain out of


growing your own The back ache has been taken out of growing tomatoes for the thousands of ‘grow your own’ enthusiasts who lovingly nurture their red fruits in grow bags.


Clever designers at Forest Garden, the UK company in timber fence panels, sheds, greenhouses and other decorative structures, have created the first grow bag container on legs. The Grow Bag Container is made at Forest Garden’s rural Worcestershire factory from pressure treated, British-grown, FSC certified timber. It has a built-in cross beam to which support canes can be tied. This keeps the tomato plants straight, making it easier for removing side shoots, watering and feeding and


harvesting the fruits. Each container holds one grow bag and is just the right depth to hide


unsightly bags. This is particularly important if growing on a patio as it will stop the floor from staining. The containers have a 15-year anti-rot guarantee and can either be painted or simply left to gracefully mature over the years. Their legs give a working height of 60cm, making them ideal for older


gardeners, children or anyone with mobility problems. They are flat-packed, quick and easy to assemble, strong and sturdy once built and cost £74.99 and are available from high street multiples, garden centres or online.


www.forestgarden.co.uk


Mounting Tape for a


range of DIY tasks Toolboxes could be a lot lighter in the future, thanks to T-Rex’s new Mounting Tape range.


Forget nails, screws, staples and glue – these double-sided, permanent mounting tapes boast a ferociously strong adhesive that can hold weights of up to 50lb.


The three tapes – Extreme Hold (on a roll or in strips) and Clear (on a roll) – adhere to metal, glass, wood, concrete, brick, tiles and ceramics and can handle wet and cold climates as well as being UV resistant and able to withstand temperatures of up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Very little product is needed to provide long-lasting, super- strength sticking: the Clear tape only requires a two-inch strip to hold 1lb, while Extreme Hold only requires a 1.2-inch strip to hold 1lb. The user simply applies firm pressure to create a strong bond with the clean and dry surface, which builds over time to reach its full strength after 24 hours.


For more information, visit: www.trextape.co.uk/products/t-rex- mounting-tapes


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