Mould at ceiling edge
I have seen a lot of mould at the edges of ceilings, especially where the wall is an external one. So what is the cause of this? There are a number of potential suspects: Lack of ventilation Water ingress from …
Year: 2012
Thermal Mass or Lightweight Build?
Timber framed houses are regarded as being low in thermal mass Stone houses are thought of as high in thermal mass Thermal mass is a simple idea but is actually complex in nature. The general idea runs thus: Lots of …
Damp internal walls
How is this possible? Damp on an internal wall? – So no water ingress from blown render or poor pointing, no leaking gutters, no cracked tiles, no raised pavements above damp proof course, so what is going on? Internal walls …
Silicone sealant, what’s to know?
Many of us do not think about the variety of sealants that are on the market. We tend to rely on builders and others to get the right one for the job. However there is a wide variety of options. …
Give the walls a tap – They might be dry lined
Dry lining is one of those building practices that is commonly known, but little understood. To know if your home has been dry lined just requires a little tap of the knuckles against the wall. If it rings hollow then …
Wood treatment in wet conditions
I thought that it was worth sharing a customers unfortunate situation with regards to treating wooden decking. Having laid a beautiful deck the whole area needed treating and a really good oil from Osmo was choosen. All well and good. …
DIY Gift Idea
Many of us are DIY’ers. Some are keen, some less so. For some people the idea of a hammer drill as a gift can be inticing: as it may just encourage the loved one to get out of the chair …
Ventilation solutions for homes
Positive ventilation system diagramatic Many of our houses are getting sealed up all in the name of energy efficiency. Draughts around doors are being sealed, windows are being replaced (often without trickle vents), chimneys are being blocked up, lofts insulated, …
Is painting a real headache?
“Thanks for painting my bedroom. I love the colour, but I think I need to sleep in your bed tonight!” Extreme? Not for some. Painting (even the ones touted as being eco-friendly because they are water based) can cause a …
The love of a good porch
Call this a porch? Now that’s more like it! Porches are an under-rated element of a home, so often now we see a little canopy that is not even that good at keeping you slightly drier as you search for …