Breeze blocks are a very common building material in homes throughout the UK. Most cavity walls are constructed with an internal skin of breeze blocks. This is mainly because the internal skin is not seen, and breeze blocks are a relatively strong and affordable product. As a result, there are many occasions when you might …
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When it comes to laying concrete blocks, there are several materials required. This will include sand and cement which are the ingredients required to make mortar. The mortar plays an important role, as it is used to bond the blocks together. However, the mortar mixture requires the correct ratio of sand and cement. Depending on …
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Structural beams are commonly used in new builds and alterations to existing structures. When installing beams, you need to make sure they are safe and secure. They take large loads and distribute them evenly. For this reason, you must use padstones that are strong enough to support the weight. Padstones are an important part of …
The UK isn’t blessed with dry weather all year round. This means that many construction-based jobs must be tackled in the rain. If this is not possible, it means that projects can be delayed, and as a result take longer. One big job that is performed on the outside of a property is pointing and …
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If you watch a bricklayer at work, you might think it seems quite easy. After all, they just lay one brick next to the other and then begin the next row above. However, this is not true at all, and it’s one of those jobs, that looks much easier than it is. Bricklaying is a …
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Many properties throughout the UK have a render applied to exterior walls. People choose to have their property rendered for several reasons. The most common are the aesthetic it provides. As well as practical reasons, such as weather resistance that render adds to the outside of a property. It’s possible to use render to improve …
