If you are building a standard internal stud wall, you won’t need any form of planning permission. As a general rule, most internal stud walls are non-load bearing partitions. Their sole purpose is to divide the internal areas of a property. The wall will usually be made from timber and covered with plasterboard. Insulation will […]
Do you need planning permission for a stud wall? Read More »
Bouncy floors can be sightly worrying. After all, your floors should be solid, so when it moves under foot, this can be a cause for concern. But are bouncy floors really dangerous? Or is it a minor problem with an easy fix? A bouncy floor can be dangerous. It is a sign that your floor
Are bouncy floor dangerous? And how to fix them Read More »
In this article, we will be looking at whether graded timbers, such as C16 and C24 can be used outside. We will look at what these grades mean, and also what is required for timber to be used outside. Timber grades, such as C16 and C24, do not determine whether a piece of wood can
Can C16 and C24 timber be used outside? Read More »
Dot and dab is a common way of securing plasterboard to walls. The process uses a drywall adhesive, that sets solid and sticks the board to the sub surface. In most cases, the adhesion to the surface is very strong. Anyone who has ever needed to remove plasterboard adhesive will tell you, this stuff sets
How to fix loose dot and dab plasterboard (2 methods) Read More »
When fitting skirting boards, your goal should be achieving the neatest job possible. You don’t want any big gaps, your mitres and scribes should be nice and tight, and ideally, you don’t want any big gaps between the wall and the back of your board. However, in most cases a small amount of filling will
Caulk or filler for skirting boards – And how to apply both Read More »
Loose floorboards are very common. They can often be felt moving when you walk on them. Even more annoyingly, they will often creak. This can be quite annoying, but the truth is it is actually very easy to fix. Providing your floorboards are not damaged, or don’t fit properly, they shouldn’t take more than a
How to fix loose floorboards – Without hitting services below! Read More »
