January was a month full of rain that at some points seemed as if an ark was about to crest the horizon. Feeling optimistic leading in to February the rain at least meant that there has been warmer weather and plenty of water for plants waiting to emerge. My garden has been the inspiration for this month’s colours as winter flowers such as Cyclamen, Hellebore’s and Snowdrops add a nice splash of colour to the muddy beds and grass.

After quite an extreme start to the winter, Protek would like to offer it’s customers some New Year cheer with a 10% discount on all colours in the Wood Protector range. Although winter is well and truly here there’s no reason why your gardens can’t be brightened up with a splash of colour from the Wood Protector range.

Make the most of those crisp, bright, wintry days in the garden with a pot of Wood Protector and give your wood a well-deserved coat of protection. The discount will run from 1st January 2011 to 31st January 2011 sos make sure you make the most of this offer.

As a family business and members of the local community, we are keen to support teams and events held in the area. We recently became sponsors of the Shepton Mallet Youth Under 12s football team who now proudly sport our logo on their training kit.

Led by coach Nick Loxton the 16 strong squad have triumphed so far this season and remain undefeated in the Midsommer Norton & District Youth Football League. All team members are committed and avid football fans training every Wednesday night at the Shepton FC playing fields. Every Sunday the team can be found playing league matches or arranged friendlies.

Currently third in the league they have 2 games in hand to the team who are top so stand a good chance of becoming league champions!
 

After trying out some samples a customer went for Gun Metal Grey Wood Protector on their garden office. Nestled in with new planting and landscaping the office is now the perfect place for quiet contemplation and inspiration.

Not only is the Wood Protector providing years of protection against wet cold weather and fungal attack, the Gun Metal Grey colour has been attracting many compliments from family and friends.

Thank you for sending in your pictures and we’re very happy that you’re delighted with the final product!

As part of Protek’s continued drive to manufacture more environmentally friendly products, Decking Stain and Shed & Fence have been re-formulated.

Protek’s Decking Stain is now comprised of a water based acrylic and Alkyd hybrid that incorporates a polyurethane dispersion based on linseed oil, a natural renewable resource.

It still produces fantastic results and in addition to being used on decking, can also be used to protect hardwood and softwood garden furniture and summerhouses.

Shed & Fence has also been re-designed to be even safer. It is a water-based wood stain with very low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) making it the ideal choice not only for fencing and sheds but all types of animal housing from chicken coups to stables.

Protek's Shed & Fence is the cost effective wood stain that can be applied to planed (finished) as well as rough sawn timber and contains wax additives for the extra protection of a water resistant coating.
 

Protek has developed a decorative hard-wearing, water-proof textured roofing paint and sealant. Originally developed as a roofing paint & sealant for sheds, garden buildings and animal housing it has also proved a hit as a textured paint on all wooden surfaces.

Jade Pavilions, one of Protek’s trade clients, design, produce and build oriental tea houses, pavilions, bridges and entrances. Protek’s textured paint was used on the side panels and gable ends of the tea house below to produce a decorative and water-proof finish.

To see more of their stunning and original designs, visit their website www.jade-pavilions.com

You can use Protek’s textured roofing paint and sealant as an alternative to roofing felt by painting two coats to a dry, clean wooden roof. Due to the consistency of this product it is recommended to apply it by brush.

Protek’s textured paint is another product that will be available to purchase through the website in 2011.

Winter is well and truly here and although rather chilly, nature is producing some pretty beautiful colours out there. This Season’s colours are inspired by a recent stay in Exmoor where the snow and ice left a stunning and sparkling display all over the rolling countryside.

Coming soon to the website is the Royal Interior and Exterior range, currently only available to our trade customers.

This has recently been re-formulated as a more environmentally friendly product that provides a superior finish and long-lasting rich colour. It is easy to apply and leaves a water-resistant protective coating.

As a superior product it is ideal for those highly specified architectural jobs and has been designed for high-end wooden products such as summer houses, sheds, exterior doors, garden furniture and animal housing. Inside it is perfect for use on dolls houses, toy boxes, interior doors and window frames, skirting boards, furniture and joinery.

Protek Royal Interior and Exterior is available in the full spectrum of colours from the Wood Protector range. Colours have been designed to match the Wood Protector colours but with a different formulation there will be a slight variance between the two ranges.

The Royal Interior & Exterior range will be available to order through the website in early 2011.