Killing mould naturally
Mould commonly appears where walls / surfaces are cool and damp How to treat mould? Well it is commonly assumed that the best way of doing this is using bleach. However, if you do use bleach you will experience several …
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Vapour Control Layers in Insulation
From RIBA The pressure for energy saving in solid walled buildings is real and tangible. Green Deal and rising energy bills are encouraging us to insulate our walls. Where we have external features / facades that we want to keep …
Why choose an eco paint?
or or Paint is often seen as the gateway into eco products so it is really important to understand and appreciate, but what makes a paint ‘eco’ and why should we choose them over the more conventional options? There are a …
Ventilation – Its an IAQ issue!
IAQ = Internal Air Quality Shame that she has her mask upside down, but nevertheless she is asking a question that many of us are just not fully appreciative of. Internal Air Quality is becoming an area of study that …
Osmo Powergel tested
As I am a believer in trying out all the products that we sell (I always want to be sure that the products work as expected to) and this summer I had a chance to try out Osmo Powergel on …
Water based or Oil based clear wood treatment?
Wood is a great natural product, but to get the best out of it it is often necessary to protect the surface from wear and tear. In order to maintain its’ beauty we often want a clear treatment, but treatments …
Are ‘Eco’ paints all the same?
The simple answer is No! Unfortunately ‘Green’ paint can be full of ‘green wash’. Some paints are seen as eco, just because they are water based. Others are labelled as green because they have reduced the energy used in the …
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 …
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 …
Fitting new wooden doors
I have been having some work done at home and one of the main areas of improvement has been the fitting of new wooden doors. The old doors were rotten, single glazed and draughty, so it has been a job …