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With Winter just round the corner and energy bills on the rise

Here’s a few things you can do to help reduce any unnecessary bills or breakdowns this Winter, with a range of Fernox products in our branches. 

Fernox is a leading manufacturer of water treatment chemical products, central heating system filters, plumbing consumables and diagnostic testing services. Fernox has pioneered the development of energy efficient products both for traditional and renewable technology in domestic and commercial applications.

Sounds complicated? but with some TLC to our boilers and radiators can save us a fortune in the long run!

Here’s just a couple of the Fernox products available to purchase

Protector F1 Express at just £23.10

Slips, trips, and falls on ice and snow are one of the leading causes of serious injury throughout the winter months and, with the A&E waiting times longer than ever, we are doing everything we can to stay safe.

Are you winter ready?

December, January and February are generally the coldest months in Scotland, with the average maximum temperature usually around 5°C (41°F). So, it's a good idea to prepare for the ice and snow with winter salt, shovels and plenty of de-icer! 

As a nation we're not the best at insulating our buildings. In fact, our housing stock is ranked as the least efficient in Europe, with over 7 million homes having inadequate loft insulation! It's not good for the environment and it's not good for our pocket! And with energy prices rising there is no better time to start looking at ways to help you save money We spend a small fortune heating our homes only to lose that heat through our roofs, floors, and walls. So lets reduce the impact on the environment, and keep our homes cosy, efficient, and safe.

Here at GPH we have a great stock of Insulation to help you save money this winter and keep your home nice and cosy!

We know from speaking to our clients and customers that a huge number of people are creating additional living space in their gardens this year. Whilst we might not be basking in nonstop sunshine, we are spending more time than ever outside, and creating calming space at home is important.

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice if you are planning to tackle your garden this year. Whether you are hiring tradespeople or taking on a project yourself, we are here to help. The garden in this picture is the 3rd star of our #fixuplooksmart campaign and if you like what you see, you can have a go at creating it with the following materials from our stores:

5 benefits of hiring plant from GPH Builders Merchants for your next project

You might not be aware, but plant hire is huge part of our business. We have over 60 different types of tool and machinery, from strimmers to straight skip dumpers, and from carpet cleaners to circular saws, our team will ensure you get the right tool for your job.

Scott Gavin heads up our tool and plant hire division, and we spoke to him about the genuine benefits of hiring plant for your next project. His answers are below:

Whatever your next home improvement project, and however you plan to do it, we can help you.

Our teams of experts at our branches in Ellon, Inverurie, Stonehaven, and Westhill are ready to share their experience and knowledge, whether you are one of our valued trades customers or are dabbling in DIY for the first time.

This stylish decking area is the star of our second advert, and if it caught your attention, you could have a go at recreating this look with the following products from our branches:

In our recent poll, 91% of people told us they were planning to fix up their home or garden to make it smart for summer, which means the people of the North East are going to be busy these coming months!

Whether you are bringing in the professionals, or are dabbling in some DIY, we are offering home enthusiasts the chance to win £500 of GPH Builders Merchants vouchers for the most impressive home improvement project of summer 2021.

With our Plant and Tool hire range expanding and our Service and Repairs sector really taking off we would like you to meet Scott Gavin with his knowledge and expertise he is a great asset to the business and is helping drive forward our Hire Department.

Q: What was your background before joining GPH? 

I have previously worked for Gap Hire Solutions Aberdeen as a hire & sales coordinator and electrical tool fitter for 7 years, previous to Gap I worked for Speedy Asset Services as  a workshop foreman, survey technician over 7 year period. I started in tool hire industry with Hewden Stuart Plc in 2004 as a driver, I then was offer the chance to start work in the workshop as a tool fitter.

To launch our new ‘Fix Up, Look Smart’ campaign, we asked our friends on social media to tell us about their home improvement plans for the next few months.

It probably won’t surprise you to hear that over 80% of people told us that they planned to carry out some work on their garden in the next few months. 54% of people told us that they were planning to bring in the professionals for a project, and 59% of people told us that they were going to try a little DIY.

Whatever your next home improvement project, and however you plan to do it, we can help you.

Our teams of experts at our branches in Ellon, Inverurie, Stonehaven, and Westhill are ready to share their experience and knowledge, whether you are one of our valued trades customers or are dabbling in DIY for the first time.