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 …
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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 …
Stoves in draughtproof homes
Here is the problem. We love open fires / stoves in the UK as they are part of our heritage, but we are sealing up our homes, thus starving the fires our oxygen. The answer? In the UK we have …
Fitting Lindab Guttering when tight to the tiles
Lindab is a great product. The fittings are designed to be easy to fit, but one issue has been pointed out to me that is of importance, but also that is easily solved. A comment came to me from Edward …
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