PRODUCT NEWS
HIPPO has announced the arrival of an extensive range of speciality tapes to help professional plasterers deliver flawless plastering jobs, thanks to perfect surface preparation.
During the next five years the UK plastering market is expected to grow by more than 10% each year. So with 1.6 million square meters of plasterboard currently being covered annually, there will be increasing demand for high performance ancillary materials. Every plasterer knows that
well-prepared surfaces are the essential foundation for smooth, long lasting plastered finishes. And conveniently they can now rely on high performance Hippo tapes to help prepare each and every surface the right way.
Alongside traditional paper jointing tape Hippo now offers a wider choice of specialist fibreglass scrim tapes. While eliminating the need to apply jointing compound before application, these help save time and money in other ways as well.
Thanks to its bright orange colour and high strength adhesive, Hippo
Ultimate Scrim Tape can help save time when floating off, because it remains easily identifiable until properly covered. With a 40% thinner profile than standard scrim tape and no loss of strength, Hippo Extra Slim Scrim tape is ideal for minimising visibility on jobs when less dense top coats are the preferred finish. This makes it a good choice for strengthening panel joints when making wall repairs. When it comes to refurbishing or
repairing sections of plasterboard. Permanently fixing large isolated holes belonging to things like old sockets and light fittings, can often be time consuming and troublesome.
Fortunately Hippo Plasterboard Patch & Repair offers a cost- effective solution for making long- lasting repairs. The self-adhesive fibreglass and aluminium patch can be used to provide a strong base prior to finishing with a fast drying multi purpose filler.
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is essential to keep it healthy and ready for new growth when spring comes around.
Nick adds: “Begin by tidying
A new nationwide study by home improvement specialists, BLACK+DECKER, has revealed that over two fifths (40%) of homeowners are doing DIY jobs at the wrong time of year and with just 13% of those surveyed carrying out DIY tasks in November – experts have revealed 3 jobs to be doing now. Nick Ee, product and training manager at BLACK+DECKER comments: “There are several home improvement jobs that should be done in November as we head towards colder weather. This month, homeowners should prioritise giving outdoor spaces that last big tidy and clean up before they’re no longer in use and making preparations for the months ahead.” Home improvement jobs that should be tackled now: 1. Prep the garden for winter - Preparing the garden for winter
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up garden beds, cutting back perennials and removing and dead or decaying plants to reduce the risk of disease and pests.” 2. Clean and store outdoor equipment - Making sure garden furniture and tools are kept out the cold and away from moisture will help extends their life and keep them in good condition for the next season. Nick continues: “If left outside in the cold wet weather, furniture and tools will start to rust, reducing their performance and so would need replacing, to avoid this I would recommend giving outdoor furniture a good clean with a pressure washer and covering up once dry.” 3. Leaf and gutter maintenance - An essential tasks to prepare for winter is clearing gutters and raking leaves to protect homes and lawns from seasonal hazards, such as blocked gutters and water damage, as temperatures start to drop. Nick advises: “Clearing leaves and debris from gutters is crucial to prevent blockages that can lead to water overflow and damage.
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on creating a unique blend that provides top-tier results for gardeners while also significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Through responsible sourcing, efficient manufacturing processes, and careful carbon offsetting, Southern Trident has made Harmony Gardens a trailblazer in the sector.
The GIMA judges commended
SOUTHERN TRIDENT proudly secured both the prestigious Growing Media award and the highly coveted Sustainability Award for the category at the recent GIMA Awards. These awards underscore the industry- leading innovation and dedication that Southern Trident has poured into its Harmony Gardens range – the first and only carbon-neutral, high-performance peat-free growing media available in the UK. Harmony Gardens has transformed the growing media landscape by combining quality with sustainability, producing an eco-friendly alternative that doesn’t compromise on performance. The extensive development work behind Harmony Gardens focused
EARTHLY BIOCHAR, an innovative start-up on a mission to tackle the issue of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, is introducing its new Compact Biochar Kiln for gardeners. Launching via crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo, on 25 November, the Compact Biochar Kiln is a clean-burning biochar kiln that doubles up as a BBQ. After cooking, the biochar enriches compost, boosting soil fertility for regenerative growing. Another first-to-market for the young innovator, Lottie Hawkins, Founder of Earthly Biochar comments: “Everyone wants to do their bit for the environment, especially garden lovers and this allows people to improve their plant health whilst trapping and storing carbon. Many people are surprised that carbon capture can be so quick and simple.” Earthly Biochar’s first product was its biochar, a stable form of carbon, soil improver and method of carbon capture. Now the ambitious planet protector plans to scale biochar production in the UK through the launch of its kiln, allowing people to turn waste biomass into biochar at home whilst cooking off the heat. Built in the UK, the smokeless Compact Biochar Kiln is perfect for the eco conscious gardener to enrich their garden and combat
the product’s excellence, describing it as “a good mix of ingredients, with added loam and John Innes – and the first claiming to be carbon neutral too.” This recognition highlights the dedication Southern Trident has shown to achieving both environmental and horticultural quality standards. Southern Trident’s Kaz Edwards
expressed her pride in collecting the awards: “This recognition reflects the hard work our team has put into making Harmony Gardens a game- changer in sustainable gardening.” The GIMA Awards are renowned for celebrating exceptional achievements and advancements within the garden industry. Southern Trident’s wins not only highlight its innovation but also set a benchmark for other brands, encouraging the shift toward more sustainable practices across the sector.
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climate change. The clean burning technology makes it easy for garden enthusiasts to make their own biochar which acts as a carbon storing soil fertiliser. “The Compact Biochar Kiln is the perfect Christmas present for gardeners, with it you can make your own biochar at home using waste wood chip and garden cuttings. It takes an hour to make biochar in our smokeless kiln which gives off enough heat to cook for over an hour, the perfect time for a BBQ!”
The Compact Biochar Kiln can be
pre-ordered from £300 (Early Bird discount) with delivery in March 2025.
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