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TOP PRODUCTS 2022

Whether it’s through social media, online or straight to your inbox via our eNewsletters, our digital platforms are the perfect stage to showcase the latest industry solutions

PipeSnug Part L

The news that PipeSnug leads the way in Part L changes achieved the most pageviews of 2022 on the Professional Builder website. It is the only pipe seal that provides an all-in-one solution which meets Part L’s requirement to seal around pipework inside and outside a building, without the need for sealant, mortar or air sealing tape. Later in the year, company founders, Alex Lever and Chris Burdett would also enter the BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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Knauf Insulation Installing Loft Insulation

As bills rise, tradespeople are increasingly being called in to make properties more energy efficient so it’s no surprise Knauf Insulation’s guide to loft insulation issues proved a winner with our online audience. The manufacturer explains what you need to know for a successful installation as well as changes to Building Regulations.

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Wera Tools Socket Rails

Wera’s new range of magnetic socket rails were a star attraction, drawing the most visitors of any of our Instagram reels in the past twelve months. Professional Builder’s Toolfair was the setting for a video demonstration of these ¼”, 3/8”, and ½” rails. Up to 10 sockets or bit sockets can be secured and the rail can then be easily attached to metal surfaces.

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Condensate Pro Primary Pro

With heat pumps one of the hot topics of 2022 our most popular product launch on Twitter was Condensate Pro’s Primary Pro. This simple and costeffective way to protect the external heating pipework associated with air source heat pump installations consists of bespoke 28mm x 19mm UV-stable and weatherproof insulation and a ‘Bond & Seal’ sealant.

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Knipex Pliers Wrench Set

Professional Builder’s Twitter followers were gripped by the Knipex Pliers Wrench set (00 19 55 S6) in the month of May, making it one of our best performing tweets. Now available as a set of three tools, the manufacturer’s Pliers wrenches are suitable for the holding, pressing and bending of workpieces.

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Stelrad

Back to the Future – Where Radiators Fit Into The Plans…

Stelrad scored an email newsletter success from our readers with radiators that will perfectly partner renewable heating appliances such as air source heat pumps. It has developed and enlarged its series of K3 radiators, for example – a product with three panels and three fins on a radiator footprint that is scarcely larger than a traditional K2 design.

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Cedral

Join Cedral to become a certified installer!

You were keen to find out more about the membership benefits of the Cedral Select Installer programme. These include access to the Cedral Select Professional Platform, a listing as a trained installer on the manufacturer’s website, commercial and technical training, as well as access to Cedral branding and events.

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Saint Gobain

Save install time & costs with Celotex Thermaclass Cavity Wall 21

With a low thermal conductivity of 0.021 W/m.K and availability in a range of thicknesses, Celotex Thermaclass Cavity Wall 21 enables low U-values to be achieved – meaning high levels of thermal performance – whilst keeping overall wall widths to a minimum.

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Artex

There’s only one choice for a one coat render

Saint-Gobain Weber’s weberpral M is a one coat cementitious and throughcolour monocouche render. There’s low maintenance, with no further decoration required, and it can be used to create a scraped or roughcast render finish. Weather and algae-resistant, it is available in 25kg bags.

www.rdr.link/BAM059

Thompson’s

Bring it on with Thompson’s!

Whether you’re laying a new patio, updating a driveway or constructing new walls and dividers, Thompson’s has the right product. Its waterproofing range has been designed to effectively seal and protect brickwork, paving and tarmac from the elements.

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