Before you can start laying your composite decking, you first need to create a stable subframe. This will be the key to long-lasting decking and will be, if not built right, the first thing to cause you problems down the road.
To ensure your sub-fra... Read More
Everyone knows that the UK has been getting warmer, but very rarely do the knock-on effects of this heat crop up in conversation. All of the UK’s ten warmest years on record have happened in the last two decades, with heatwaves the likes of which ... Read More
It may still be a few more years until solar tiles take over from panels, though it can’t be said that they don’t already look the part.
Solar has been a long-standing sustainable source of energy for homes up and down the UK and with 1.2 millio... Read More
Spring is here and there’s no better time to inspect your roof and get ready for all the temperamental weather that the year will surely throw at you. Including torrential rainfall, heavy winds and the hottest summer in recent memory.
It’s impor... Read More
Spring is in full swing, and now is the best time of year to get an array of outdoor projects done, particularly on and around your roof. Roofs can be very difficult environments to work around.
They get uncomfortably warm in summer, with many roofi... Read More
Make no mistake, sustainable materials will always be an investment. Not just for the planet, but for ourselves as well. Many of the materials below, including cold and green roofs, can significantly lower our home's running costs leading to big savi... Read More
There’s one question that every homeowner will ask themselves at some point – how do I clean my roof tiles? It isn’t an easy question to answer, as it can largely depend on what sort of dirt or debris you’re dealing with, and what type of roo...
Whilst each lease may be worded slightly differently, in most cases, internal repairs will be your responsibility (including electrical and plumbing work) whilst external walls, roofs and communal areas fall within the housing associations/landlord's... Read More
Chimneys used to be extremely important. Long ago, they were one of the only ways a home could be safely heated, with a lit fire in the fireplace warming the home while sending the toxic smoke up the chimney and into the air outside.
However, times ... Read More
Building an extension is a long and costly job, but when done right can add as much as 20% to the value of your home. To get as much value added as possible, however, you’ll need to make sure your extension meets all recommended building regs and h... Read More
Thermafleece among other natural insulation is quickly rising in popularity, able to keep your home warm whilst also being friendly to the environment. ... Read More
Whilst not every insulation is suitable for use around the home, sheep’s wool can be used in a wide variety of applications. These include insulation your water heater, pipes and even baths.... Read More
