March 2022

Tool trends
Continued from page 70
protecting from the long-term effects of hand arm
vibration syndrome.
Not only can the MultiMaster be used to renovate
windows and doors, but also to remove adhesive
residues, sanding, tiling, furniture assembly, and
installing new flooring, amongst other interior
jobs, increasing productivity and efficiency, and in
turn driving profitability.
Embracing innovation
Recent years have seen tools become noticeably
more cutting-edge, thanks to advancements in
technology.
Everything from increased capability and greater
precision, to improved health and safety, have
really shaped the direction the industry has
headed in.
There’s a lot of opportunity for installers to
embrace this new technology to ultimately help
them to improve quality, efficiency and overall
aesthetic of a job, thanks to such advancements.
For instance, just a few years ago, several
tools were required to complete a single job but
thanks to a growing market of universal OMTs,
many have been able to streamline their ways of
working.
The new technology available on the market
is enabling installers to successfully navigate
current market challenges, while completing jobs
in a timely manner and to the highest possible
standard.
Putting health and safety top of the
agenda
The Health and Safety Executive recently
revealed injuries and ill health to workers
are costing the UK construction industry
approximately £1.29bn a year.
Traditionally, tools weren’t built for a full day on
the job and in some instances have resulted in
long-term health repercussions for installers.
However, the health and safety of end users is
something that’s always been firmly front of mind
for us.
Capability and greater precision are just two of
the recent advancements of tools for installers
“It’s important the
improvements
homeowners are
spending on will stand
the test of time and are
worth their investment”
Investing in the right tools and those with a built
in anti-vibration system will ensure continuous
safe and pleasant working, thanks to minimal
vibrations and outstanding noise insulation, while
It’s also important to take the time to read
the manufacturer’s guidelines every time you
purchase a new tool. This not only ensures you’re
getting the most out of the tool and are able to
capitalise on all features, but that you’re also
operating it safely.
Standing the test of time
Recent extreme weather across the UK has
resulted in increasing damage to the exterior of
many people’s properties, namely windows and
doors. And those with more traditional wooden
openings are more likely to experience flaking
paint, often leading to moisture entering the
structure which can inevitably result in more
serious and costly damage.
For this very reason, in addition to the fact that
the cost of living is rising and consumers are
increasingly tightening their purse strings, it’s
important the improvements homeowners are
spending on will stand the test of time and are
worth their investment.
We know the fact weather is becoming more extreme
is resulting in wooden window frames and doors
not being quite as durable as they once were and
typically now requiring a new coat of paint every
couple of years at least.
However, to protect the material as much as possible
and ensure it lasts, effective preparation before any
improvement works is crucial.
Ensuring any old paint is fully removed is
essential in this part of the process, followed
by carefully sanding down the surface before
applying any new paint will ensure the refreshed
openings remain in good condition in the longterm.
However, while this can be quite a lengthy process,
a professional oscillating multi-tool (OMT) will
considerably simplify this job, saving a lot of
laborious and time-consuming manual work.
Contact FEIN Tools:
01327 308730
https://fein.com/en_uk/
@FEIN_UK
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