Silka is a specialty chemical company that supplies and manufactures sealing, reinforcing, damping, protecting and bonding products for the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Their headquarters are based in Baar, Switzerland.
History of Lafarge
Lafarge are a French industrial company that is a world leader in building materials and specialises in cement, concrete and construction aggregates. Their main headquarters are situated in Paris and have a presence in 61 countries.
Everbuild, the UK’s leading manufacturer
Everbuild was acquired by Sika in June of 2013; Sika is a Swedish company which was founded in 1910 by Kaspar Winkler. Originally selling a waterproofing agent for mortars, this was called Sika-1 and is still being manufactured and sold today. The company now employs over 17,000 people and has subsidiaries in 94 different countries.
What are Geotextiles
Geotextiles are generally made out of polyester or polypropylene and are a permeable fabric. The fabric can come in 3 types: needle punched, woven or heat bonded. It has the ability to reinforce, filter, protect, drain or separate and is often used alongside soil in many applications.
Decking and Fencing at SJS Building Supplies
At SJS Building Supplies we always supply our customers with the very best fencing and decking products, in today’s blog we will be talking about our decking and fencing products.
Decking
Getting the right decking can turn any garden into a breathtaking area in your garden, which in doubt will make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy your garden with your family and friends. You can brighten up your garden with our range of different decking products to suit your requirements.
Fencing
A garden fence does more than provide a boundary between you and your neighbours; it will keep your children and pets safe in your garden.
With these fences you will be able to create the garden you deserve, an added bonus is that with the wind picking up in the UK garden fences is a must for shielding your flowers, plants and shrubs from the wind.
At SJS Building Supplies we keep a high stock holding of a variety of different timber materials for building your own fence.
SJS Building Supplies Ltd is an established family owned Builders merchants based in Talk Stoke On Trent, stocking and distributing building and civil engineering materials to clients in the North Staffordshire, South Cheshire and Staffordshire Moorlands area’s.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about what we can do for you & our offers please contact us on 0800 103 2916
Doing up your driveway
A drive may not seem like the most important feature of your home, but it can really make a difference to your kerb appeal. An attractive drive can make your home look appealing and attractive – it shouldn’t simply be a place to park your car.
Make the most out of your loft space
Whether you are looking for an alternative to moving house or you simply want to create more space in your home, your loft could solve all your problems. Instead of trawling endlessly through property websites and going through the upheaval of moving house, why not consider the easier, less expensive and much less stressful option on using your loft?
Add in-built planters to your decking!!
People are always looking for ways to set their gardens and outdoor areas apart from the rest. If you have a garden of your own, you’ll know it can sometimes be difficult to make it look different, attractive, and to keep it maintained. Continue reading Add in-built planters to your decking!!
Add kerb appeal to your property with Block Paving
There are many areas where block paving can add value to your home, but one of the most popular is a well designed driveway. A great looking driveway is an ideal way to provide convenient and secure off street parking whilst also enhancing the kerb appeal of your home!
Continue reading Add kerb appeal to your property with Block Paving
Why you should install new fencing
Have you been thinking about installing a new fence for your garden and outdoor areas? New, sturdy garden fencing can make a massive difference to a garden. Here at SJS Building supplies, we think a new solid, attractive fencing really makes a garden a lot better!