PRODUCT NEWS
Customers at a number of Wickes stores are being invited to test the acoustic properties of ONDULINE light weight roofing solutions using a specially created ‘rain machine’.
The Acoustic Rain Simulator has been developed by Technical Manager,
Ardit Strika and is designed to show that the company’s bituminous sheets are up to four times quieter than metal sheeting, when rain is falling on them. Ardit and a team from Onduline will be on hand for six demonstration days at selected Wickes stores around London. Ardit said: “Anyone who has been inside a building with a metal roof when the rain has been pounding down will know it can be thunderously noisy. Often it can be difficult to hear yourself speak. “While it can be unsettling for people in, say, a factory or sports centre, in settings where animals are being cared for it can be really upsetting, or just plain irritating if it’s a garden office, annexe or other outbuilding.” Comparative testing commissioned by Onduline has shown that its corrugated sheeting is around 23 decibels quieter than the noise generated from a metal roof.
“While the rain simulator cannot match the stringent controls required for laboratory testing, it will be a robust practical demonstration of the products’ sound dampening qualities,” added Ardit. Onduline hopes the ‘rain machine’ will interest everyone from professional
roofers and other tradespeople to DIY enthusiasts. While in store, customers will have the opportunity to learn about Onduline’s full range of light weight roofing sheets and shingles, including the compact Easyline system that is perfect for sheds, studios, pet shelters and other garden buildings, and which can be easily fitted into the boot of a typical family car.
As with other Onduline roofing solutions, with each sheet made of 50 per cent to 60 per cent recycled fibres and containing no hazardous substances, it makes it completely safe for people and family pets. The Acoustic Rain Simulator will be in action from 7.30am to 12 noon at the following Wickes stores: Waltham Cross (11th October), Edmonton (13th), Chadwell Heath (14th), Barking (18th), Cricklewood (20th), and Hangar Lane (21st). n
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BUFFALO is a trusted brand of high-quality plungers for the home. The Buffalo range is one of the widest available, with a variety of sizes and styles. The range includes large plungers for outdoor or floor drains to smaller ones for kitchen and bathroom drains. We stock traditional cup
force plungers, the very popular concertina bellows plungers, as well as premium rubber cup plungers. All jobs are covered! Our best seller is our 1018- 7 which is very effective for unblocking toilets.
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The LEECROFT range of fireside products is one of the widest variety of fireside available. We stock shovels and buckets, ash pans, coal hods, and a large variety of tools – tongs, pokers, forks, chestnut roasters, brushes and shovels. We also have a range of fire
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screens. Our companion sets are very popular indeed with a selection of traditional and contemporary sets to compliment any fireplace. The highest quality at an affordable price. n 01206 861122 n
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The SENTRY range is a classic range of doormats for every type of home. Stopping dirt and moisture in its tracks. The range includes traditional coir mats, wire boot scraper mats, cotton indoor, rubber mats, non-slip products and carpet protectors. Good quality at reasonable prices. Sentry is one step ahead when it comes to mats! n 01206 861122 n
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OCTOBER 2021 DIY WEEK 27
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