Power tools & building materials and products featured with Self Builder

New products are the life blood of the building industry and if you look back to pictures of building sites even twenty years ago you will see people working in ways that we would now view as archaic. There are so many great products on the market to make your job easier, but there are still many people out there struggling with outdated tools, materials and methods. Among these new products are products that should never have seen the light of day. If we think that a product isn't up to scratch we won't include it here and there is no point trying to bribe us (oh OK just a little one).

We will also try to look out for the small guys who don't have the marketing budgets or distribution to get to the top of the pile but still have products which you should know about. There are some fantastic little companies out there producing first class goods that people just don't get to hear about. Our list is growing all the time and we would welcome your recommendations. If you think about building a house from the groundwork all the way to the roof then you get some idea of the scope of our list. We also include paint, power tools, woodworking machinery, and laser measuring devices.

	RIPPER BLADE This powerful blade is designed to reach the parts that diamond blades and even chain saws can't or shouldn’t.

	HARDIEPLANK® SIDING HardiePlank® siding is an attractive and versatile weatherboard delivering the maintenance-free durability of new-generation ECC fibre cement.

	QUICKSLIDE SASH WINDOW As many homeowners seek to restore their properties to their former appearance, putting sliding sash windows in is a top priority.

	MIRKA ABRANET Dust shouldn't be welcome in the air we breathe. All too often building trades accept it as part of the job.

	MACE INDUSTRIES SUPASCREEN Self Builder carried out an onsite test of the SupaScreen, recycling dug material.

	STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS Structural Insulated Panels. What are they? And should you consider using them to build your next house? Read our definitive guide.

	DEWALT NANO DeWalt’s Nano phosphate battery technology gives a 40% reduction in the weight of their Li-Ion battery while keeping the same output as the standard 18volt batteries.

	SCALEWATCHER Scalewatcher is a compact, computerised electronic water conditioner which will descale your existing system and prevent new scale forming.

	DEWALT DW745 We take a close look at DeWalt's compact portable job site table saw, which is loaded with neat features that many others in it's class don't have.

	PASLODE IM90I GAS NAILER The Professionals choice - 20 years of gas experience for cordless first fix nailing applications. High performance gas technology without the need for compressors.

	STRESSLINE BEAM AND BLOCK Stressline Beam and Block floors provide a quick and economical solution for most structural flooring situations, both at ground and upper floor levels.

	DW717 MITRE SAW We have been playing with the DeWalt new 10-inch mitre saw for a while now. Here is our test report.

	INSULATION PRODUCTS Our in-depth look at insulation will help you reduce the expensive fuel bill that's inevitablably coming your way this winter.

	DEWALT D24000 WET SLAB SAW Getting an accurate cut for large sized tiles has been difficult in the past. But the D24000 offers ease; without the back strain of an angle grinder, with less noise, and no dust.

	NECPROTECH NECK SUPPORT Do you suffer from neck pain, pins & needles in your arms, blinding headaches or dizziness? Then read all about Necprotech.

	PRESTIGE 3D CABLE MANAGEMENT Roger Bisby goes under the stopwatch to put MK's '34% faster' claim to the test by comparing it with competitors systems.

	TRITON WORKCENTRE 2000 Portable, strong and space efficient, the Workcentre has professional capabilities and the toughness for daily use.

	BOSCH GTM12 COMBO SAW We look at the Bosch GTM12 305mm Combo Saw fitted with an 1800w motor & Integrated Laser plus 5mtr Professional Tape.

	HEAT PUMPS Self Builder delves a little deeper into the various heat pump solutions to see if they are the answer to rising fuel bills.

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