PlaceMakers product picks – May 2026 

Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully – make your clients happier. Check out our picks for May below!    

Looking to elevate acoustic comfort without compromising on quality? Pink® Batts Silencer® is designed to deliver superior sound control, making it the ideal choice for internal walls in residential and commercial builds.  

Outstanding Acoustic Performance   

At 100mm thick, Silencer® achieves optimal results when compressed into a 90mm cavity – delivering an STC rating of 43, where loud talking is barely audible.  

Sustainably Made  

Over 80% of the glass used in every Silencer® bale is locally sourced and recycled, helping you build better with less impact.  

Easy Identification  

Its unique colour ensures you get exactly what you specified – no confusion, no compromise.  

Thermal Support  

While designed for acoustic performance, Silencer® also contributes to thermal insulation, supporting overall energy efficiency.  

Whether you’re upgrading specs or looking for a smarter solution in a price-driven market, Pink® Batts Silencer® offers tangible benefits that set your project apart. 

 

High Roads supplies PlaceMakers with a dependable and consistent supply of high-quality sand, aggregates and scoria, all carefully selected to selected to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers.  

Whether supporting small DIY projects at home or supplying materials for large-scale construction, their range is designed to deliver reliable performance across a wide variety of applications. Each product is sourced and processed with a strong focus on quality and consistency, so tradies can trust it’ll deliver on every job. 

The 20kg bag option makes handling, storage, and transportation straightforward and efficient, enabling tradies to purchase only what they need, reducing waste and improving job flexibility. These smaller units are particularly beneficial for those working in areas with limited access or storage space.  

For larger-scale users – including contractors and commercial operators – bulk supply by the truckload remains the most cost-effective and efficient solution. However, the 20kg bags still serve as a practical and flexible option for topping up materials, completing smaller jobs, or avoiding the need to order an additional truckload, helping to keep projects running smoothly. 

High-performing, durable and crack-resistant concrete for slabs, driveways, footings and retaining, Dunlop Slabcrete comes ready to use – just add water!  

Dunlop Slabcrete is a high-strength, pre-blended concrete mix designed specifically for structural footings and in-ground support applications around the home and worksite. It’s perfect for projects where strength matters.  

Engineered for durability, it delivers a smooth, workable consistency with excellent finishability on site. With a strength rating of up to 45MPa, Dunlop Slabcrete is suited to professionals tackling load-bearing projects with confidence.  

Ideal for: 

• Deck footings and structural post supports.  

• Retaining wall posts and landscaping structures.   

• Fence posts and other in-ground supports requiring strength.   

Key advantages:  

• High strength 45MPa performance for heavy-duty applications.   

• Crack-resistant formulation with low shrinkage.   

• High early strength gain, making it ideal for colder conditions or faster project turnaround.   

• Weatherproof bag for durability, storage, and protection on site.   

Whether you’re setting posts or completing structural work, Dunlop Slabcrete delivers consistent results with the convenience and reliability of a bagged concrete solution. 

The Makita 40Vmax XGT Brushless 16GA Rebar Tying Tool is built to deliver fast, consistent performance for high-volume reinforcement work. Designed to produce tighter ties, the tool features a reconfigured tying pattern that helps save wire while increasing tying strength across a range of rebar applications. 

With up to three times the tying strength of 18V LXT models, it incorporates a wire pullback mechanism that holds the wire tip and draws it back during the tying process, ensuring rebars are secured tightly and reliably. Speed is another key advantage, offering tying performance up to 46% faster than the 18V LXT DTR181. 

The tool also provides precise control, with adjustable tying strength to suit different applications, and a maximum total diameter tying capacity of up to 63mm for three-bar combinations. Dual brushless motors handle both twisting and feeding, delivering stable and consistent tying using 16GA (1.6mm) wire. 

Ease of use is supported by a one-step wire reel loading system, enabled by a linked cover and gear mechanism. Paired with efficient runtime, the tool can achieve up to 3,900 ties per charge on a 4.0Ah battery (BL4040), making it a practical solution for demanding on-site work. 

Until 31 May, purchase the 40Vmax XGT Rebar Tying Tool & MakTrak Combo Kit (TR001GM102) and redeem one XGT 4.0Ah High Output Battery (BL4040F). The combo kit includes one 4.0Ah battery, one charger, one MAKPAC plastic carry case, one 16GA annealed steel tie wire 32-pack, and one MakTrak rolling tool chest. Terms and conditions apply.