The articles section of the Sylmasta website is where you will find pipe repair guides, news, and other articles to do with general maintenance.
South East Export Business of the Year Award won by Sylmasta
Sylmasta have picked up their second award of 2023, being named South East Regional Chamber of Commerce Export Business of the Year
Sylmasta named Global Player Export Business of the Year
Sylmasta have been named Global Player Export Business of the Year by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Business Awards
Sylmasta launch alumina filled epoxy wear compound
Sylmasta have launched WearShield, an alumina filled epoxy wear compound which offers ultimate resistance against impact damage and wear
How to fix a leaking pipe using a cost effective DIY Pipe Repair Kit
Knowing how to fix a leaking pipe using a permanent repair kit can help save money and time compared to hiring the services of a plumber
Fraser & Ellis become London stockists of SylWrap Pipe Repair Kits
Sylmasta are pleased to announce that Battersea-based Fraser & Ellis are now London stockists of SylWrap Universal Pipe Repair Kits
What is epoxy coating, how does it work and what is it used for?
Your guide to using an epoxy coating, a brushable paint like substance used to create hard wearing layers of protection over surfaces
Sylmasta are Industrial Process Pipe Maintenance Company of the Month
Sylmasta have been named as Industrial Process Pipe Maintenance Company of the Month for July 2021 for their innovative pipe repair solutions
Earth Day: How pipe repair can help save the environment and the planet
With leaking pipes one of the biggest contributors to lost water globally, we analyse how pipe repair can play a role in protecting the environment
Emergency pipe repair: A lesson from Hampshire in why you should always be prepared to fix a leak
A family in Essex and a carpenter found out the hard way why it pays for tradespeople to be prepared to make an emergency pipe repair
How much waterproof pipe repair tape do I need to seal my leak?
The Sylmasta Wrap & Seal calculator determines how much waterproof repair tape is needed to fix a leaking pipe based on diameter and pressure
Leakage in the UK hits record low levels thanks to innovation and pipe repair
Leakage levels on the UK water network hit their lowest ever levels in 2019-20 thanks to improved detection and pipe repair solutions
Preparing your business for a safe reopening after lockdown from a pipes point of view
With pubs, restaurants and shops reopening, here are the steps business owners should take to ensure their pipes are safe and working
What is epoxy putty, how does it work and what is it used for?
Epoxy putty is an easy-to-use, versatile product that has multiple uses in DIY, repair and maintenance tasks. Here’s the Sylmasta guide to using it
No plumber, no problem: How to fix a leaking pipe in coronavirus lockdown
Here’s how you can carry out an emergency repair to a leaking pipe during coronavirus lockdown when there are no plumbers available
Copper pipe repair – 4 ways to fix a leaking copper pipe
Copper is one of the most commonly used pipe materials in the home, which means that at some point most of us need to how to repair a copper pipe
WRAS approved: What is WRAS approval and why is it important?
Many of Sylmasta’s pipe repair products are WRAS approved – but what is WRAS approval and why is it so important when it comes to water?
What to do if you accidentally drill a hole in a pipe
Accidentally putting a drill into a pipe is one of the major risks associated with home DIY projects. Here’s what to do if it’s happened to you
How leaking pipes can affect your health and make you sick
Leaking household pipes which are left untreated can lead to a host of a severe health problems brought about by the growth and spread of harmful organisms
What can we expect from water companies in the UK in 2020?
Ofwat have released a draft of their forward programme 2020-21, laying out what water companies in the UK must do over the course of the next year
The Sylmasta Pipe Repair Roadshow 2020
The Sylmasta Pipe Repair Roadshow is bringing SylWrap Pipe Repair technology into companies across the UK. Here’s how to book your own onsite demo
Sylmasta and Rouden hit the road in Pipe Repair Roadshow 2020
Sylmasta and Rouden have launched their 2020 Pipe Repair Roadshow, aimed at showing utility services how they can benefit from SylWrap technology