Scaffolding Abandoned
I have had scaffolding left at my house for the past few months that I have been desperate to get rid of, but will the scaffolder come and collect?? The heck he will. Unbelievable. The scaffolder was arranged by the …
Tag: Builders
Important E-Petition
There is a very worthwhile petition that has been prepared by the Heritage Skills Hub in the UK. It is summarised as: Keep traditional skills alive! Construction, repair & retrofit of heritage buildings, must be integrated into craft & professional …
Which qualifications does your builder have?
Most of us will have no idea what qualifications builders have. We invite people, for a number of different reasons, into our homes to work on our most expensive assets and yet, we don’t know whether they are qualified to …
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. …
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 …
How to choose a builder
This is a key factor in doing work to ones home. We look for various things in a builder: Cleanliness Availability Recommendations from others Skills / competence Price Trustworthiness What we don’t look for is any underpinning knowledge of buildings. …