In the previous two posts in our fencing series we  discussed both choosing the right fence posts and how to set them correctly for your fence panels. In this next part we will be discussing the different types of fence panels and why they might be right or wrong for you. There are many things […]
Hopefully having read our previous post in this fencing series, you are now armed with the knowledge of which fence posts you want for your project so the next question must be how on earth do I get them in the ground? The simple answer is of course – dig a hole and put them […]
With the recent storms in the UK and with the weather now seemingly on the up (fingers crossed!), many families will be thinking about making repairs to damaged fencing or even replacing a fence altogether. Looking at the available options can leave you reeling as there seem to be so many things to consider, and […]
Lots of people find themselves asking this question as summer draws to an end. You’ve spent the summer in your garden and you’ve splashed out on some new fence panels, treated yourself to a new deck or even delighted the children with a new playhouse and they’re all looking great! However, you know that winter’s […]
We know that metal protection, in particular, is a minefield of different but similar products and it can be a challenge to work out which is best for your project. Hopefully, this guide will give you a better understanding of the Owatrol metal range and how to use our various solutions. This is, however, meant […]
Is your car looking older than it actually is? Sun damage and exposure to the British weather are the primary causes of that ‘chalky’ grey look that bumpers tend to inevitably get. Whilst there are many options out there, Owatrol Polytrol is the leading colour restorer, as it penetrates deep inside the surface, to bring […]
We were contacted recently by Phil, who needed some help restoring his GRP garage door. He wasn’t sure which product to use so he got in touch and asked! We recommended Polytrol as it revives and restores the colour of faded surfaces – it’s perfect for use on fibreglass as well as many other surfaces […]
We have put together a series of posts to create the Owatrol wood care guide – this will give you all the info you need to protect your wood. Through the six articles you will learn why wood needs protecting, how to prepare and clean wood, which treatments are suitable for different types of wood […]
Once prepared and cleaned, it is necessary to apply protective treatments to wood surfaces to prevent ongoing damage which can be costly! Depending on the type of wood you have, we would recommend a different selection of products. New wood First use Seasonite new wood protection Leave for 6-12 months to weather Protect with a […]
This farmhouse in Cornwall was restored and repainted by Alan Iles. After cleaning and repairing the render, the task of repainting it was tackled. Usually a lengthy and laborious job. The bare patches would have needed to be primed either with primer or thinned masonry paint and in addition, the unstable render would have needed […]
