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A HANDY SOLUTION TO CLEANING PAINT ROLLERS

Dulux Decorator Centres, the UK’s leading decorating specialist, has introduced an exclusive new product which makes cleaning paint rollers up to 10 times faster than when cleaned manually. The EnviroSolutions™ roller cleaner transforms paint-stained roller sleeves in just 30 seconds and using only eight litres of water, it is much more eco-friendly than traditional cleaning methods, which can use up to 40 litres. Tough and durable, the reusable, single piece plastic cleaning unit attaches to any garden hose, and quickly and efficiently restores roller sleeves back to their original condition, with zero mess. Simple to use, painters and decorators just scrape off excess paint with the curved lip, insert the paint roller into the plastic sleeve and connect a... MORE >

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Bilco offers reliable service, quality and durable products

Formed 23 years ago, Bilco UK has forged a formidable reputation amongst architects, engineers and specifiers. Renowned for quality and durability throughout its range of roof hatches, smoke vents, floor doors and safety products, Bilco is committed to the long term benefits it can provide its customers. Roof access hatches All Bilco aluminum hatches come with a 10 year guarantee, indicative of the company’s commitment to high quality standards. Whether the application is for... MORE >

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The pleasures of Hooke Park

Last week I went, to my shame, to Hooke Park for the first time. Having seen images of the projects, read about them and even written about them, I had never actually seen them. The three buildings, designed by ABK with Frei Otto, and by Cullinan, were fascinating byways in construction. Using timber thinnings, they were intended to kickstart a new way of using material that otherwise would have been wasted.
That didn’t happen, but the buildings, a fascinating mix of the rough-hewn and sophisticated engineering calculations, are fascinating and admirable.
I particularly liked Cullinan’s accommodation building.

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