BMF issues specialist product selling guides

Latest BMF Selling Guides cover heating controls, timber decking, lintels, and door accessories.

The Builders Merchants Federation has developed and issued four new Selling Guides as part of its continued product support strategy, which is intended to help members increase their knowledge in specialist product areas.

The latest BMF Selling Guides which cover Heating Controls, Timber Decking, Lintels, and Door Accessories are designed to provide clear, concise and up to date information to help members advise customers and supply the correct products for each installation.

The latest BMF Selling Guides:.

Heating Controls.

Heating controls are an easy and effective way of controlling the heat temperature of a building.

Used for domestic heating and hot water systems, they improve the energy efficiency of a property, thereby reducing carbon emissions and the property's overall running costs.

This guide explains the minimum requirements on any new or replacement Combi or Conventional boiler system, in accordance with Building Regulations.

It also categorises each of the individual control systems available and describes the uses and advantages of the various systems.

Timber Decking.

Popular with DIY enthusiasts and builders alike, timber decking is not only used to create attractive seating areas in the garden, but is now often used for walkways and pedestrian spaces outside of public and commercial buildings.

This guide offers information on the different types of deck boards available, standards ratings and suitability for different usage.

It also highlights additional sales opportunities and reconfirms the importance of selling the correct decking fixings, offering specific 'Do's and Don't' selling tips.

Lintels.

Since the beginning of construction, lintels have been 'supporting' the building industry.

Made from either steel, stainless steel or concrete, lintels play a vital role in any building project, and it is crucial that the correct length and load-bearing size is used.

This guide has a break down of standard and special types of lintels available and their specific requirements.

A useful 'What you need to know' section highlights the information a merchant needs from a customer in order to sell the correct product.

Door Accessories (Non-fire).

When we think of door accessories, we tend only to think of door handles, but there are a whole raft of products which can be fitted to a door.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of accessories for outer and interior doors, including a section dedicated to essential "must-have" security accessories.

Selling opportunities are highlighted within the guide as well as useful ideas for displaying products.

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