Treating external wood
There are a variety of treatments available for external wood and in this country we tend to look for translucent finishes that show off the grain of the wood and it is these that I shall focus on (although there …
Month: June 2011
Insulating solid walls
Old houses are seen as being a real problem with regards to carbon emissions. Their walls are seen as being really inefficient and difficult to treat. When we use computer programmes to calculate how efficient our homes are we use …
South Wales’ Victorian Terraces – Home, House or Castle?
A strange title in a way, but there is rationale behind it. To many of us, the older terrace housing is a home, something to be loved and cared for as it provides us with the shelter, location and amenities …
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Fed up with filler?
Walls take a bit of a knocking over time. Abrasion, impact, drilling and damp all affect plaster and render. So is there a way of not using conventional fillers? I have used conventional fillers over time and I have a …
Water saving and its importance
We think that there is plenty of water in Wales, but with the expansion of mass building projects in the SE of England, how long will it be before there is a National Grid for water? With the climate also …
Which paint for internal wood
Getting the right eco-wood treatment can be difficult. Not many producers make a gloss finish that works as easily as conventional paint manufacturers. This is because natural oils take longer to cure that high solvent content ones, so there is …
Wooden floor finishes
Wood is greatly enhanced by a good varnish, the grain is accentuated and the colour deepened. You can also get a really hard wearing finish as well. However what to choose? Most builders will use a polyurethane finish as this …
Which is the best lightbulb to buy?
Lighting is a difficult area to understand – there is a whole industry built around designing lighting layouts, however there are some basics that people should understand when looking into choosing lighting for their homes. With incandescent lighting slowly being …
Applying and using natural eco paints
Once you have chosen your paint there are some tips that you need to know about their use. Natural paints are largely designed to work like conventional paints, but there are some differences that can make a big impact on …
Choosing natural eco paint
Choosing paints can be an issue as there are a wide range of considerations that you need to be aware of. Some of which are more important that others. Natural paints are unlike most conventional paints as they are dependent …