When starting a new project, it is important to consider what materials are best for the job. The amount of people using galvanised sheeting in both domestic and industrial DIY projects is increasing with every passing day - with up to 50 years more ... Read More
If you’re considering buying polycarbonate roof sheets, then you already know that polycarbonate is a highly versatile roofing material that boasts durability, longevity and resilience in a range of environments.
But you might not be sure what p... Read More
Of all the homes and flats owned and rented throughout the UK, the vast majority were built prior to 1980. There’s good reason for this, many older builds benefit from time-tested techniques with exceptionally strong brick and stone constructions.... Read More
Composite cladding is a fantastic substitute for many more traditional materials such as timber. Whether used on a shed, garage, or extension it is versatile, reliable, and highly resilient in the face of extreme weather and temperature conditions. Y...
If you have been researching how to build a roof – whether it be for a shed, a garage, or even an extension to your home, no doubt you will have come across posts, articles and instructional videos that bring up the subject of ‘continuous dry ver...
Sustainable living is a term that gets thrown around a lot, though its intricacies are wide and varied. Beyond just recycling your waste, shifting to renewable energy and trying out a change in diet they are even simpler ways to help the planet. One ...
Optimising your light intake may not be the first thing on your mind when planning an extension. In all likelihood it won’t have even cracked the top twenty. However, it is commonly understated how important a heathy amount of vitamin D is for the ...
When your van is also your office and your toolbox, it is vital (as much as keeping it running) that it is kept safe from thieves. Many of whom are well aware of just how valuable your equipment can be. More than protecting your tools and materials a...
Whenever you’re about to partake in a DIY project, it’s always best to make sure you have the right kit before making a start. Nowhere is this more apparent than when planning roofing projects, as the lack of the right items – be they tools, ma...
Many words can be used to describe the ‘Great British Weather, and one of those words is most certainly ‘unpredictable’. Homeowners up and down the country could spend weeks on end with no rain only to have a months-worth fall within the space ...
When you look up at your roof, what do you see? You may be thinking, well… roof tiles, shingles, a chimney or maybe even a few pigeons here and there. And you are right, a roof is made up of all of these things (minus the pigeons), however, there... Read More
As with all materials, when scarcity and price put the commonplace out of reach most builders and homeowners will seek out an alternative. This is as true today as it was in the 1970s when, with the cost of asphalt roofs increasing by the day, consum...
