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Monthly Archives: April 2019

  1. The Role Of Drylining In The Construction Industry

    Compared to plastering, drylining is a relatively new practice in the construction industry. With the development and the evolution of drylining, it has become a favourable method thanks to it's time saving abilities and mostly, effortless approach. Efficiency and effectiveness has made drylining an important part of the construction industry.

    Drywall is a board made of plaster that has been pressed between two sheets of paper. It's primary use is to make interior walls and ceilings, that can also help to hide pipes, wires and create space for insulation.

    It can take weeks or even months to fully plaster a house using traditional methods, which has essentially paved the way for drylining which will take only a few days to complete. As technology has developed drylining

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  2. Our Featured Products At Drywall Tools Direct This April...

    Every month we feature a few of our must have products from Drywall Tools Direct, in this post we will be sharing a little bit more information on these featured products and why we chose them as our favourites for the month.

    Arrow Metal Corner Tape 51mm x 30 Meters Outer Box 6 Rolls

     

    Drywall Tools recommends because...

    The Arrow Metal Corner Tape is a superior paper tape reinforced with galvanised metal. Designed for finishing internal, external drywall corners and dry line partitions. Steel reinforced giving good rigidity; it is quickly and easily applied to give assurance that every corner will be straight and sharp.

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  3. Featured: Flex Wet Circular Saw

    We added a brand new tool to the Drywall Tools Direct family this month - The Flex Wet Circular Saw. If you didn't already know our sister company is the Flex Tool distributor for the UK, so we definitely have a soft spot for their tools here at Drywall Tools Direct!

    Flex have been innovators in the tool industry for years and the Flex Wet Circular Saw is no exception.

    FEATURES

    • High-performance motor: extra powerful for stone cutting and joint milling
    • Continuous cut depth setting from 0-60 mm, with rail guide up to 54 mm. In the mitre cut from 0-44 mm, with guide rail up to 38 mm
    • Continuous angle adjustment for mitre cuts from 0-45°
    • Cut marking at the base plate from 0°/30°/45° for rapid orientation
    • High-quality magnesium die-castings for pro
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  4. 5 STATISTICS ABOUT ASBESTOS IN THE WORKPLACE

    One of the first things you should understand and pay great attention to when you start working in the construction industry, especially drylining and plastering trades, is the dangers of asbestos. The safety precautions that you MUST undertake when working an environment that has asbestos are as serious as living a long healthy life, or ignoring them and taking an early grave.

    Most of our customers and clients are working in an area of the construction industry that is one of the most exposed to asbestos - plastering and drylining. Asbestos is the name used for a group of naturally occurring minerals that are used in a lot of products. The substance is used to strengthen materials, and also provides fire & chemical resistance.

    In the production process, asbestos is usually mixed<

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