Creating a Mediterranean garden on a budget can be an exciting and fulfilling project, bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to your own backyard. With careful planning and creative ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a Mediterranean oasis without breaking the bank. We can help you introduce the charm and warmth of the Med...
The ECO scheme was launched to support energy efficiency measures in homes homes with low energy performance and of those households considered to be in fuel poverty. The ECO4 scheme was implemented in April last year and is the fourth and final part of the government’s effort to help more households of low income create more energy efficient homes. Going forward, new homes will be protected by Part L Legislation....
Renovating your home can be a daunting task. You get a ton of ideas from social media or magazines, or you might be loaded with advice from friends and families and it’s all very exciting until it gets real. There are usually so many questions that pop into your mind such as where should we start? Should we have to move...
Repointing is the process of renewing the pointing, which is the external part of mortar joints, in masonry construction. Over time, weathering and decay cause voids in the joints between masonry units, usually in bricks, allowing the undesirable entrance of water. When your brick mortar is cracked or has fallen out. Water can work its way into the into your building. What does it mean to Repoint? Repointing means to chip out the old mortar and replace it...
We uniquely now offer professional surveyors to provide a full builders cost estimating service for both material and labour, for all our builders and homeowner clients alike. The process is made as simple as 3 steps - see below. Our surveyors offer their services for a full array of residential, commercial and civil projects. It's a simple process, all you need to do is...
Beam and block floor construction is suitable for domestic use and many commercial applications. The main benefits are the speed of construction and the fact that this method can be used where site conditions preclude a ground-bearing construction. Concrete suspended floors are formed using precast concrete beams laid in rows suspended on the inner leaf of the main walls. The gaps between the beams are then infilled with...
A job is only as easy as you make it and it’s important that you have the right tools for the job. Choosing the right paint brush plays a big part in the speed and quality of completing a job as the results do vary based on the type of brush you use. There’s a famous saying ‘a poor workman always blames his tool’ but in this case, the job would look pretty poor without...
Keystone Lintels has teamed up with Roger Bisby from Skill Builder to provide you with the top 10 tips when installing a lintel. Steel Lintels should be installed with a minimum end bearing of 150mm, bedded on mortar and levelled along its length and across its width. The masonry above the lintel should be built in accordance with BS EN 1996-2:2006. Raise the inner and outer leaves simultaneously to avoid excessive eccentricity of loading, with a maximum...
To coincide with our expansion into stocking more lintels we are taking a more in depth look at the steel lintel market and the products available. Steel lintels were first seen in the UK market place in the late 60’s when IG invented the open back lintel which has now become the industry...
Deciding which sort of fencing is the best for your property isn’t an overnight task! Getting it right lies in a number of different areas. Much will depend on not only your garden but also the area in which you live. Aesthetics are always important too – you want your fencing to fit in with the style of your home and to complement the rest of the homes in the area. Think about...
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