In this article, we will look at why MDF is not a suitable material for any type of sub floor. This includes small patch jobs and replacing individual boards. As well as jobs where larger areas are being covered. The sub floor is a material that is fixed on top of the structural joists in …
MDF floorboards – Why you shouldn’t use it as a sub floor Read More »
There are many reasons you may need to replace floorboards. This could be due to: If you do end up replacing existing boards, there are several ways you can do this. For individual floorboards, you may simply decide to replace them with a like for like material. This would mean buying some new wooden floorboard. …
As energy prices rise and the cost of heating our homes increases, it is understandable that people want to improve the energy efficiency in their homes. One of the best ways to do this, is to ensure that your home is well insulated. The main areas to insulate are the external walls of your property …
If you have a broken floorboard under your carpet, it will need repairing or replacing. To do this, you will need to pull the carpet back, in order to access the broken floorboard. Then you can identify the issue and determine the appropriate solution. In this article, we will look at 3 different scenarios. We …
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Chipboard flooring is a very common type of floorboard in modern properties. This is mainly due to its low cost and ease of fitting, compared with traditional timber floorboards. However, chipboard is lower quality compared to wood floorboards, which often means they may need replacing sooner. This can be due to wear and tear, as …
Cost to replace chipboard flooring – Professional vs DIY Read More »
Boarding out your loft is a great way to add extra storage to your home. For most people, this is an area that is not utilized, and is essentially wasted space. However, boarding out your loft is relatively easy and can add a large amount of usable storage to your home. Every loft is going …
