Timloc Teams Up With College To Demonstrate Cavity Tray Benefits

An East Yorkshire building products manufacturer has teamed up with a local college to hold a training event on cavity tray installation.

Timloc invited students from Hull College, who are undertaking their NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork, to its site in Goole. Here, the company’s Technical Director, Phil Harvey, demonstrated best practice on the installation of cavity trays. The idea behind the event was to raise awareness of Timloc’s products and the benefits of using cavity trays correctly in a build, as well as educating the builders of the future.

Phil said: “With our winters seeing increased rainfall, sales of cavity trays are on the rise, as they are more reliable and effective than traditional damp-proof course (DPC) methods. However, a lot of bricklayers and people in the construction trade simply don’t know how to install them properly. They are sometimes put in upside down, back to front, or dry bedded. Because of this, many don’t reap the benefits.

“Brickwork contractors are our biggest market for cavity trays, so we wanted to hold a training event to build confidence in our products and show the builders of tomorrow how to use them correctly. It was also valuable for us, as we could experience first-hand any problems that arise, receive feedback on our products and troubleshoot. “We are experts in cavity trays and, not only will we supply them, but we also offer critical support to our customers when it comes to scheduling and specifying them with projects. We will work alongside our clients during the first installation and offer site aids, too, so this was an example of the help we give.”

For more information, call 01405 765567 or visit www.timloc.co.uk