A Guide to Lifting and Handling Equipment

Take the strain out of lifting and shifting heavy and bulky materials with material handling equipment. Unsure what’s best suited to your project? Find out here… Continue reading A Guide to Lifting and Handling Equipment

The Importance of Climate Control in Building Projects: Dehumidifiers, Heating, Cooling and Lighting Solutions

From dehumidifiers to heating and lighting equipment, climate control is important for site safety and project efficiency. Click here to learn more. Continue reading The Importance of Climate Control in Building Projects: Dehumidifiers, Heating, Cooling and Lighting Solutions

How to Pour a Stylish Exposed Aggregate Patio

Concrete doesn’t have to be cold, grey and inexpressive. In fact, many have transformed this versatile material into a colourful art form. From intricate sculptures to beautiful exposed aggregate finishes and stamped patterns, concrete is as simple and humble as clay, yet it can achieve the hardness of a bunker. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of pouring a patio slab with an exposed aggregate finish, covering the necessary tools and equipment and providing some foundational knowledge for general concrete work. Continue reading How to Pour a Stylish Exposed Aggregate Patio

What are the different types of Breakers and when is each used?

Whether you’ve got straightforward breaking to do, or it’s part of a bigger demolition job, having the right tools is essential. The right type of breaker makes the difference between an efficient project and a labour-intensive, time-consuming ordeal.

In this article, we’ll explore the different types of breakers available and determine which one is right for your next job. Continue reading What are the different types of Breakers and when is each used?

A Basic Guide to Manual Access Hire

Projects that require working at height might seem intimidating and a ladder might seem like the only solution. However, with the right equipment and safety procedures, working at height is not that complicated, and the manual access equipment available for such tasks is vast, ranging from pole, extension and roof ladders to podium steps, stairwell access towers, and more. Continue reading A Basic Guide to Manual Access Hire

Commercial Landscaping and Forestry Projects Made Easy

Spring is here and now is the time when many begin work on their gardening and landscaping projects. Contractors who are regularly called upon for residential tasks may also encounter large commercial landscaping and forestry projects that require more machinery and a higher investment. Beaver Tool Hire offers gardening and forestry equipment hire for both commercial and residential purposes. Continue reading Commercial Landscaping and Forestry Projects Made Easy

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: I have had a leak and my house has flooded, How can I dry it out?

We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact. Problem: I have had a leak and my house has flooded, How can I dry it out? Solution: First thing is to suck out the water by using a Wet Vacuum Cleaner, then use a Dehumidifier (three sizes available) also known as a Building Dryer. Place the machine in a room, close all the doors and windows, turn on the central heating or use an Electric heater and the Dehumidifier will draw the moisture from the walls, floors and carpets. Difficulty Scale: 1 out of 10 Hire a Wet Vacuum Cleaner: CLICK HERE Hire a Dehumidifier: CLICK HERE

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: fitting a tumble dryer vent

Question: I’m fitting a tumble dryer vent and I don’t know how to put the hole through the wall. Solution: Very quick and simple by using a Dry Diamond Core Drill (size range from 28mm-162mm) This creates a very neat hole with no mess or breakout giving you a professional result for very little cost Hire tool: Hand-held Diamond Core Drill Difficulty scale: 4/10