Kingston University has been busy collating information on materials, especially those that have a bit of a sustainability agenda – new uses for old materials, new materials made from waste, etc. A bit of an all rounder really, so not …
I think that people are starting to wake up to the fact that, even in Wales, we have a water shortage. Admittedly the SE of the UK fares worse than the fresh and green west, but water is growing in …
With Spring in the air many people are starting to look at their outside furniture and decking. After a few months of little use you might be looking to revive the look and feel of your wood ready for summer. …
At the end of decorating you will no doubt have some paint left over. These remnants can be very useful for touching up at a later date (especially since claypaints have no static charge and hence do not attract the …
Picture courtesy of Ty Mawr Lime The difference in breathability through a wall is really important. For the past 100 years we have worked with the notion of making the outside more waterproof to stop any water from getting into …
Where plaster / render / drip beads are used to create crisp and square edges on buildings you will often find that they go rusty and discolour paintwork. The reason behind this is that the cheapest beads are galvanised and …
Do you know where your dirty one is? Did you know that you might have a dirty one and a clean one? Well all homes are connected to waste water systems. In some older communities these systems are combined, but …
You may have heard about the reduction planned in the Feed In Tariff (FiT) for PV Systems and the various appeals etc that are currently underway. The picture is confusing, but hopefully this missive from REAL Assurance (with whom all …
What? Never thought about which ways windows open? You are not alone, most people haven’t. In the UK we have a history of outward opening windows or the old sash. On the face of it there is nothing wrong with …
I watched with interest the TV programme DIY SOS this week. Working on a building in Cirencester for a family with a very allergic and depressed daughter. The whole build concept was stressing the need for a clean, dust free …
