Fire damage can cause havoc in a building. If the fire becomes out of control, the damage may not be reversible. There are preventative measures you can use, to control the unfortunate outbreak of fire and reduce the risk. Here are two ways you can save your timber. Fire-Retardant Treatments A fire retardant is something that reduces the spread of ...

It might not feel like summer yet but it’s getting warmer and warmer. Start making plans for summer maintenance now and you’ll appreciate it next winter! If you do these tasks when the weather is good, it’ll be much easier to complete. It’ll also mean it’ll help to prevent the coming winter weather affecting your property. Vegetation removal If you’ve ...

Street art often causes debates as we can’t always agree – is it criminal or beautiful? Some street art can turn the drabbest surroundings into something colourful and exciting. However, negative or messy graffiti is often unwanted on any property! It seems that often we are more agreeable when the art is something that compliments the area and makes a ...

A decking area is perfect for enjoying sunny days, or even watching the fireworks in winter. If you plan well and use the right tools, you can quickly and easily build your decking area. Then, all you have to do is decorate! Planning tips If you’re installing new decking then you need to consider a few things. For example, do ...

At some point in our lives, we’ll all have to tackle mould when it comes to the properties we live and work in. It can be a nightmare situation, but if you understand the causes you can get rid of the offending mould quickly and efficiently. What causes mould? Condensation is the main cause of mould in most properties. Condensation ...

Looking after woodwork can be tricky, especially if it’s external. As timber is a natural product, you need to make sure it’s well-maintained and protected against the elements. When it comes to timber cladding, which needs to be treated very differently to metal cladding, you want to make sure it’s in good shape and looking great. Primer If you’re thinking ...

Hygiene paint may not always spring to mind as your first choice for a painting job, but in some cases it’s an excellent choice. If you’ve not come across it before, hygiene paint is a specialist paint, which is ideal for anywhere hygiene is essential to the environment. Read on to find out three different scenarios you can use hygiene ...

When undertaking a project with a high performance coating, you need to think about how you will measure the coating thickness to ensure it is applied to specification. The thickness of a coating is often key in ensuring your coating performs the way it should both at the time of application and when in service. Generally the thicker it is, ...