Week 3 on The Block saw the build crew turn a construction site into a nightclub, and the neighbours never heard a thing. We step away from the usual room-by-room recap to focus on Protecta Sound Noise Barrier, the acoustic panel system that made it possible: up to 60 dBA noise reduction, lightweight hook-and-loop panels, and the same product builders use every day to keep noisy work near occupied buildings from becoming a neighbourhood dispute. Available to buy or hire.

From 18 August to 6 September, a free pair of Limited Edition Protecta workwear socks is being added to random orders across Protecta warehouses. No entry, no code, no catch. Just a straight-up bonus landing with your delivery.

Now that another season of The Block is officially underway, we're settling in to watch all the action unfold. But before we dive into this year's builds, we're taking a quick look back at last season and the practical site protection tips it inspired.