Just like modern properties, Victorian houses will often have stud walls internally. Studwork was, and still is, a cheap and effective way of building non-load bearing, dividing walls in a property. If we look at a standard Victorian mid terrace property. It would be most common for the load bearing walls, to be the dividing […]
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Ceiling joists are the timber members which span across the width of a property. Their purpose is to provide the structural support to the ceiling. Also in properties with upper floors, the joists will support the floorboards and everything in the rooms above them. If you are trying to find ceiling joists, it can be
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MDF can be cut and shaped in many different ways. Mostly people will use power tools. However, sometimes you may not have access to a certain tool. In this case, you might wonder if you can cut MDF with a hand saw. A good hand saw will do a perfectly good job at cutting MDF.
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A collapsing ceiling can be a harrowing event. Especially if you had no idea that there was a problem. This can be even worse if you were in the room at the time. There is obviously a risk of injury, damage to personal possessions, furniture, and flooring. Plus you now have a big hole in
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The thickness of a stud wall can vary slightly, based on a few different factors. This includes the thickness of timber, which includes whether it is a sawn or planed product. It can also be affected by the plasterboard thickness. The average stud wall is built using 3×2 (75mm x 50mm) timbers. This is the
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In this article we will be reviewing my recent purchase of the Mac Allister MSCS1200 circular saw. The Mac Allister circular saw is a budget DIY power tool. It comes with a 240v plug, so it’s not suitable for work on a building site, where you would need 110v. However, if you are looking for
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