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 Thinking about painting the garden fence ?

Most of us assume it's going to be a long, process and we put it off for as long as possible ...... and then finally give in when we see how good our neighbour's new paint job is looking ! 

First things first, we're here to tell you that it doesn't have to be such a chore!  And its a great way to spruce up your garden.

Most fence paints including Cuprinol, you get a few years of all-weather protection, so you can rest assured that you won't need to repaint for a little while.

Pick a dry day and simply follow these steps below.

Step 1 - Brush off loose dirt.

Brush away any loose debris or cobwebs using a stiff brush. It's a good idea to pull out any old nails sticking out of your panels and to remove any hanging baskets or objects that might be in the way.

In support of our GPH 40K for 40 Years campaign 16 brave members of the GPH team have signed up to climb some big hills, crawl through thick clay mud, navigate deep bogs and endure repeated dunkings in the icy Knochburn Loch by participating in the Banchory Beast Race on September 24th 2022.

Through sponsorship we hope to raise £2500 towards our £40,000 goal which will benefit 5 great charities and provide funding towards some great local causes.

Want to help sponsor one of our runners?  Here are the links below:

Leanne Jones          -         Marketing Coordinator                -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/ea781fb0-fc89-4870-b81b-59f1beec49fc

Neil Moir                -         Westhill Branch Manager             -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/4c8722f2-1b43-4e1c-a27b-55b28dbe16b5

Ryan Scott              -         Graduate Trainee                         -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/6ab45777-bd4e-467f-a268-326d0baf882f

Andy Gunn              -         Transport Manager                      -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/8ae6e86c-fde0-4224-961d-d7972ef4296b

Kate Tavendale        -         Inverurie Stock Controller             -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/13ad96f9-52ae-4ad6-8ee5-325aa5bf78da

Gail Robertson        -         Data Controller                            -          https://sponsorme.charitiestrust.org/event/d4248b0b-0f81-48a6-800d-5cf23cf90b23

Katrina Gillespie      -         Visual Merchandiser & Events      -

Carbon Offsetting

With the current Net-Zero targets outlined by the government, and attitudes across society changing, it’s never been more important to consider the impact of your carbon footprint. Carbon Dioxide traps heat in the earth’s atmosphere, causing global temperatures to rise. CO₂ accounts for around 76% of all greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. Due to this significant figure, a global consensus was reached at The Paris Agreement in 2015 and it was decided that atmospheric temperature increases could not exceed 1.5 Degrees Celsius (the level to which damage will become irreversible). In order to achieve this, experts have concluded that we must achieve “Net-Zero” carbon emissions by 2050.

We recently celebrated our 40 years in business by announcing the goal of raising £40,000 for charitible causes during our 40th year of trading. To help us achieve our goal we formed the GPH Fundraising Committee from members of our team who have volunteered to help create and organise fundraising events over the year.

In addition to existing fundraising commitments our team voted for 5 additional charities who will benefit from the funds raised which are: Mental Health Aberdeen, MISS Miscarriage Support, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, Cancer Research, and Alzheimer Scotland with each reciepient having a special meaning to our staff.<

Discover GPH and why we’ve had the privilege of working with our customers for 40 years in our 40^th anniversary special edition blog.

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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

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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! 

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MAGGIE’S CENTRES SCORES SUPPORT FROM GPH BUILDERS MERCHANTS AHEAD OF SCOTTISH HIGHLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP TIES

Cancer support charity Maggie’s is banking on the Highland League’s hotshots to find the back of the net after leading North-east construction materials supplier GPH Builders Merchants promised to donate £40 for every goal scored in this season’s GPH Builders Merchants Highland League Cup.

GPH Builders Merchants has made the commitment ahead of the competition’s first round fixtures this weekend, with goals scored from this stage of the tournament through to the final eligible for donations.

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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!

GPH Builders Merchants Ltd is the largest independent supplier of building materials in the North of Scotland and has established an enviable reputation for supplying excellent quality products and a professional service.

We are looking to recruit an Ad Hoc Outside Grounds Person to join the team in each of our busy Ellon Branch

Looking for a few extra hours a week?

We need regular garden maintenance, groundwork, painting and general jobbing done a couple of hours per week round the branch. There will be occasions that extra hours will be required to assist with changing seasonal displays.

Keen gardening and DIY experience would be ideal and be prepared to work outside in all weathers.

Hourly rate of £9-£10 per hour