Most properties will have floorboards of some kind as part of their floor construction. The exception to this would be solid concrete floors and other types of flooring, such as block and beam. However, when it comes to residential property, the majority of floors will be constructed using floor joists and covered with floorboards. This […]
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Architrave is a decorative feature installed at the beginning of first fix joinery. It is usually one of the first jobs they do, after first fix work and plastering has been completed. Its main purpose is to provide an aesthetic finish around door frames. It will also be used around loft hatches and any other
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Whether you are fitting new floorboards or replacing existing ones, one thing you should consider is the size of the boards. This is especially true if you are matching the new boards to existing flooring. Floorboards tend to come in a few different sizes. The two most common sawn thickness will be roughly 1inch and
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Wood is a solid and firm surface, and it can sometimes be found on walls and ceilings in certain properties. However, you may want to improve your walls by skimming over with plaster, to achieve a smoother surface. Plaster needs skimming onto a good solid subsurface, with a decent key, in order to bond and
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Architrave and skirting are an important part of any building project. They are installed as part of second fix carpentry work and provide a neat aesthetically pleasing finish. Architrave is traditionally placed around doors and other openings. Whereas skirting is fitted around the room at floor level. There function is very much the same as
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There are many reasons you may want to replace floorboards. These could be cosmetic, such as adding new exposed wood flooring. You could be accessing pipes or electric cables. Or it could be for more serious issues, such as replacing boards that have been damaged, by things like rot and woodworm. Whatever your reasons for
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