To protect or not protect surfaces during construction

Defects are a constant cause of frustration for builders – but there is an answer that we think it's worth the investment.

To protect (properly) or not to protect?

We get it: the initial outlay for more premium products can seem a little high at the outset, but protecting with inferior products can end up being far more costly in the long run.

By choosing good quality products that are built to last, you'll save yourself time, money and – ultimately – a lot of headaches!

One way to look at it is this is that protecting premium surfaces like marble, stone, or polished concrete – which can cost upwards of $100sqm with $2sqm corflute or $6 per board MDF – is kind of like expecting a boy scout to protect a stockpile of toilet paper after announcing a lockdown... You might avoid defects a few times, but damage is just around the corner, and the impact can be not just financial, since it can also include:

• ​Remediation or replacement of the surface
• Continual requirement on labour to replace the construction protection product
• Delayed completion or scheduling
• Frustrated clients
• Distracted team members dealing with the avoidable issue
• Frustrated site supervisors
• Potential litigation
• Loss of reputation

What the research says is that defects can amount to approximately 4% of the total build cost, and can represent around 7% of the labour time which is diverted from building*

How our surface protection products can save you money and headaches

Our complete range of construction surface protection products available from Honcho Supplies:

Lasts the duration of your project – avoiding the need to repair or replace

Are engineered for the demands of commercial construction – and unlike plastic, corflute, and MDF (which has been repurposed for surface protection) our products don't need constant maintenance or the need of replacement

Require only a single application – thus avoiding labour cost by having to install protection only once

Look sleek and professional – our construction protection products enhance the total presentation of the site by looking clean and professional, and which remain in good condition from start to finish

Are fire retardant and slip rated – many of our products come with additional safety benefits which help to keep your site safe and WHS-compliant

Reusable – given the robust nature of Honcho’s product range, almost all of our surface protection equipment can be easily used multiple times across different sites

Yes, quality construction protection is important to me... tell me more!

Honcho's surface protection products are the best in the business

So, in order to avoid any of the potential issues that can come from not protecting surfaces during construction, here are my top tips

1. Do your research
2. Use good quality products
3. Get expert advice
4. Train your team properly
5. Regularly check and replace surface protection products

We're constantly striving to provide the very best surface protection products on the market, and our team of experts have over 50 years' experience in the construction industry. Our products have been used on some of Australia's largest construction projects, and we're proud to say that we've never had a single complaint about our products or service.

So if you're looking for quality surface protection that will save you time, money and headaches, then look no further than Honcho Supplies. Any questions relating to our terms or policies please contact us on:

Phone: 1300 038 244

Email: info@honchosupplies.com.au

*Defects and Defect Costs in Construction - A study of seven building projects in Sweden. Per-Erik Josephson 1998