Professional Builders Merchant

Ladderstore

Ladder stabilisers

These ladder stabilisers are suitable for use on varying surface finishes, enabling a ladder load to be spread and providing a firm base in slippery conditions. The LadderM8ris industrial ladder stabiliser is anti-slip and is especially designed for use on virtually all exterior hazardous surfaces including grass, oily concrete and tarmac, decking and paving slabs.
www.ladderstore.com/

Cementone

Plasterer’s stabilising primer

This product has been developed to provide a key for internal plaster and render. It can be used to prime and stabilise most interior surfaces, including those with well-adhered old paint or wallpaper adhesive residues, old plaster or render and porous and non-porous surfaces.
http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/brand/Cementone

Clarke

Telescopic ladder

The TL-2 and TL-3 telescopic ladder range is made from tough, yet lightweight aluminium; both models support a maximum weight of up to 150kg. The TL-2 and TL-3 extend and lock rung to suit the height needed to reach and extend to a maximum 3.21 and 3.81m respectively, yet fold down to as little as 883mm long.
When fully folded, the ladders can be transported in the back of a van or even in the boot of a car.
www.clarketooling.co.uk/

Algeos

Footwear traction device

The Spiky is a rubber traction device that fits over shoes or boots and is designed to prevent slipping on snow and ice. Meanwhile, the company claims the Yaktrax Pro provides more than 10 times the gripping points than any other spike-based traction device.
Both products are designed to be easily removed and applied to the shoe or boot.
www.algeos.com/

LS Starrett

Power tool accessories

The company’s tool range includes hole saw kits and the Pro Site Protector. The protractor is available in three options — one low-cost plastic option and two durable aluminium models, suitable for continuous heavy intensive use.
http://www.starrett.co.uk/

Sterk Systems

Folding step

Lightweight, at just over 2kg, this folding step also features a practical handle which makes it easy to carry. With a point load of 150kg and a folded size of 460 by 375 by 80mm, the manufacturer describes it as a practical addition to anyone’s access equipment.
www.sterksystems.co.uk

Red Horse

Window installing tool

The ‘Winbag’ idea came from a window installer who was tired of struggling with big heavy windows or using wooden or plastic wedges to hold them in place. The device is an inflatable air cushion with an easy to use hand pump and air release which allows the user to install windows and doors with precision and with no damage to the window frame.
www.redhorse.dk/

Wavin

Push-fit fittings

The next generation of the Hep20 push-fit plumbing system incorporates a number of patented innovations, including the ‘in4Sure’ joint recognition technology which ensures the profiled end of the re-designed SmartSleeve interacts with castellations inside the fitting.
The user simply pushes the pipe in, twists it and feels the ‘rumble’ to make a fully secure connection.
co-uk.wavin.com/co-uk

Mirka

Sanding block

The ‘Handy’ is an ergonomic sanding block with a comfortable soft grip and a D-shaped handle to give more control when sanding. The handle is also convenient when sanding using two hands or when sanding overhead.
The 55 holes in the base plate ensure effective dust removal, while the holes in the top improve air flow.
www.mirka.co.uk

Natural Product Specialities

Skin cleaner

The manufacturer claims its heavy-duty Zeosoft hand cleaner removes virtually anything from the skin, including paint, glue, silicon and cement whilst it additionally exfoliates rough skin.
The cleaner also mildly disinfects and is claimed to remove all odours.
www.naturalps.co.uk/