During winter, it is essential to assess the health and safety of workers on site, as well as the security of your materials. With the change in weather and the darker days, accidents are more likely to happen at this time of year. However, there is several steps you can take to prevent these accidents from happening. You should also...
Setting up DIY fencing is one of those tasks that looks simple on the face of it, but there can actually be a surprising number of pitfalls - especially if you’ve never done it before. Here at R&J Builders Equipment we stock a wide range of fencing products, including fence post spikes and temporary fencing. While there are all sorts...
If you’re preparing for some painting and decorating jobs in the near future - as many people are at this time of year, homeowners and professionals alike - then your very first step will be to make sure that you’re properly prepared. There are few things worse than being midway through a painting job and suddenly realising you’re missing a...
The task of insulating a building can be a challenging one at the best of times, but insulating period properties are notoriously even trickier. They’re highly demanding and delicate environments, so whether you’re installing floor or roof insulation, there are a lot of factors you’ll first have to take into account. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most important! Planning...
Scrim tape is one of those plastering tools that the best in the business would never be without. In theory, it’s technically possible to complete a plastering job without it, but doing so can have severe effects on the quality and durability of the finish. Cracks can often eventually appear in plaster which has been installed without the use of...
Here at R&J Builders Hardware, we supply to a huge number of professional and commercial customers, many of whom are often looking for builders supplies to carry out contract jobs. Mistakes can be costly in these sorts of jobs, potentially adding days or even weeks onto your schedule. Floor and carpet protection is a prime example of something you don’t...
If you’re a returning visitor to our website, you’ve probably already noticed a few changes around here! With almost 50 years in business behind us, at R&J Builders Hardware we know the importance of moving with the times. That's why we recently invested in a brand-new website, to better represent our offering. We’re hugely pleased with the results, so we’d...
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